Lie-Nielsen No. 51

[Dangermouse 2nd]

Well it arrived yesterday in a big old wooden box and I must admit i'm very impressed. The first LN plane I have purchased, but as no one else makes a no.51 and i had a bit of Xmas money to put towards it I dived in. The construction is bang on, lovely engineering and well finished as you would expect. I know some will say not worth it for a single use plane, but life is short and damn it a little bit of tool porn isnt going to kill me, lol.
Next job is to make a no.52 board, all the materials are on order and I've done a drawing for my friendly local engineering workshop. I'll keep you all updated if anyone is interested in the progress of the no.52.

 

[gasman]

I hope you enjoy using it. Ive had mine for 4 years and it is truly a masterpiece. I never worry about mitres etc now - that are all spot on and perfect. I made my own shooting board using the LN plans - fully intending to get a 52 shooting board if and when LN made one - or even like you to get my local angineering shop to help me make one - but then I saw the Veritas shooting board track - the lone one (600mm) is about £45 from Axi - and that has complemented it so well that I am sorted. Just thought I would give you my experience
BW
Mark

 

[Dangermouse 2nd]

Thanks Mark, I'm sure it will be a delight to use !

 

[Derek Cohen (Perth Oz)]

Pictures to motivate your build ...

The original ..

And to your build ...

I can supply more photos of the #52 if you need.

Good luck and keep us up to date.

Regards from Perth

Derek

 

[Dangermouse 2nd]

Hi Derek, thanks for the pics. I found your very interesting "Shooting planes compared" and your "The #51 Shooting Plane: Stanley and Lie-Nielsen" posts online. An amazingly indepth bit of writing. I used both to help in my drawing of my slightly modified no.52. Lots useful photos and information. Many thanks for taking the time to write it all.

 

[Derek Cohen (Perth Oz)]

You've very welcome. Yell out if you need any info.

Incidentally, I recall that Jim Kingshott built a #52, and there are plans in his book, "Making and modifying woodworking tools".

Regards from Perth

Derek

 

[Dangermouse 2nd]

Yes had that book for a few years now, very good info in it.