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   derekcohen | Apr 06, 2008 06:38am | #1

   Hi Scotty

   Isn't that just the grandest sensation!

   The LN #4 1/2 is going to spoil you for just about anything that you might own. Life is not going to be the same. :)

   Of course, you are all welcome to come along and do it again at the next Perth Woodshow (in August I believe), at which I will be demonstrating LN planes/tools on their stand.... (now THAT will confuse a lot of forum members!).

   Regards from Perth

   Derek

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   Scott_y | Apr 07, 2008 05:36am | #3

   Yep. When I finally pout it down, I exclaimed to the guy at the booth, "Damn, now I'm gonna have to throw away all of my planes!" He grinned and agreed. I don't know how many conversations I had with folks who said it was an addiction. I can sure see how.

    

   Scotty

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   b52 | Apr 17, 2008 08:34am | #4

   Well, I guess I've gotten in where you left off.  I just bought my very first "real" plane, the Lie-Nielsen 4-1/2.  I've had a Stanley low-angle block plane for years and have used it to ease edges and shear end grain, but I've never gone into hand planing until now.  I'm about to start a bookcase of cherry and it struck me that smoothing the top and shelves -- especially the top which won't fit through my planer -- might best be done with a grownup tool.  I hope to prepare the iron and chipbreaker tomorrow.

   I suppose I won't have the same appreciation for the L-N tool that you have.  I'll try to remember that I'm getting spoiled right away.

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   JeffHeath | Apr 06, 2008 07:06am | #2

   Lie Nielsen Toolworks will be at Jeff Miller's shop in Chicago, Illinois next Friday and Saturday.  I'll be there if my health improves.  I've had a wee bit of a relapse the last few days with the pneumonia.  Hope to see any and all there.

   Jeff