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   bakesale1 | Dec 02, 2006 06:13pm | #1

   bump

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   RyanC | Dec 02, 2006 06:24pm | #2

   I don't much about these expensive brands (having not owned one) but I think it would be a safe bet to get the jack plane due to its multitude of uses.

   -Ryan C.

   Edited 12/2/2006 10:24 am ET by RyanC

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   derekcohen | Dec 02, 2006 08:37pm | #3

   My review of the LV BU Jointer is at

   http://www.wkfinetools.com/contrib/dCohen/LVBevelUpJointer/index.asp

   Regards from Perth

   Derek

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   bakesale1 | Dec 03, 2006 09:20am | #6

   I enjoyed reading it. You mentioned that for the project you attempted to use the BU J as your only bench plane. But you didn't elaborate on this aspect. My budget enjoys versatility.(I already have a LV BU block plane.) I'm wondering it you think I could use the jointer for smoothing too?

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   derekcohen | Dec 03, 2006 09:37am | #8

   I'm wondering it you think I could use the jointer for smoothing too?

   The only reason I used the Veritas BUJ so extensively was as a challenge to myself. It was a bit of fun. So I did all the dimensioning, from rough to ready, as well as the final smoothing with the one plane. But I would not advise this on a general level. I prefer a short plane as a smoother - it is more efficient (removes less of the thickness to smooth the surface). For large, flat surfaces the BUJ is very capable of producing a finish as good as any dedicated smoother. This is not simply because it has an adjustable mouth, but the blade is thick (3/16"), well bedded, and you can set it up at any cutting angle you prefer.

   This is what I built. The other "plane" was a spokeshave (I stopped short of trying to plane an inside curve with the BUJ!).

   Jarrah and Blackbutt from the salvage yard:

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   The top was three boards. I enjoyed using the BUJ for jointing.

   View Image 

   Regards from Perth

   Derek

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   Lapun | Dec 04, 2006 02:22pm | #9

   I get a great deal of pleasure from working jarrah. Not only does it look good, it has such good properties for almost any application.I
   wish I was closer to the source.The table looks rich.Lapun in Brissie.

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   EdHarrison | Dec 03, 2006 02:43am | #4

   Since few have opined, I'll throw in two cents.  I'd buy all three planes and then use a belt sander for the redwood fence cap.  The romance of using handtools for deck building wore off for me the first time my Clifton jointer hit the unexpectedly high top of a deck screw.  But good luck whatever you do,...Ed

    

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   user-211435 | Dec 03, 2006 07:35am | #5

   I think it would have been much easier and better to have jointed and planed the material prior to installation.

   If you want the plane, just buy it and quit making excuses!  We promise we won't tell your wife.

   Hal

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   bakesale1 | Dec 03, 2006 09:23am | #7

   Busted! No, really I bought the wood finished but green. I'll let it dry out until next Fall and then clean up the surface before applying a finish.