Part 1: Inspect & Test - How To Set Up a Lie-Nielsen Low Angle Jack Plane

All the basics you need to know when you unwrap that new bevel up plane.

[@Nalhcal]

You do a great job of clearly and succinctly describing and demonstrating the techniques involved, and the video was well edited without any of the fluffing around seen in less professional productions. Much appreciated

[@thejointeffort]

Thank You! I do try to keep as much fluff out as I can… people are busy.

[@XcolocloughX]

Nice camera view on the blade depth. It is nice to see what Mark vision looks like

[@thejointeffort]

It’s so much clearer when you can show it with a clear point of view. Manual focus for the win!

[@XcolocloughX]

@@thejointeffort hands down best view point. Thank you for this!

[@mouppe]

I always check the sole’s flatness etc. when the blade is in the plane (retracted) and tightened up because it can sometimes flex the body a little. Learned that from a David Charlesworth video I think.

[@thejointeffort]

That’s a solid point. My main concern with this video was about checking the bed against the sole(that’s the main problem I’ve noticed with poorly made modern planes), but I should have shown something about checking the flatness of the sole.

[@stevensrspcplusmc]

I’ve seen free hand blades that are skewed, I’ve have the same jig.. one thing about a jig is consistently get the same results and it’s not slow😊👍🇺🇸

[@thejointeffort]

Yep. I like the consistency, and the extra time just isn't that significant. Freehand is a good skill to have, when you need it, though.

[@snh_lname]

I really like the ln62. But, I find that the lever cap is “much” narrower than the blade. Very often, the lever cap comes loose, rotates and knocks the blade out of square. In a review I saw a few days ago, the reviewer (Rex) noted that the Veritas lever cap on their version of the 62 goes literally from edge to edge. I am going to call on support to find out if they have a suggestion for alleviating my “issue.” I do really like my ln62.

[@markhicks1919]

I occasionally have an issue with my lever cap coming loose on its own. I found that if I tighten the screw that goes through the cap 1/2 to 1 turn, it solves the problem. I think it gets loosened when I wipe out the bed during sharpening. I have the Lee Valley and used it for years. It's a great tool... But I like the LN better. #NotSponsored

[@snh_lname]

@@markhicks1919 I tried that but it made the blade too hard to adjust. Does your lever cap go almost side to side or is there room for rotation? I called ln to see if they had an answer for me (dog with a bone). I was fortunate and Deneb answered. His solution was to put the cap on and tighten the cap screw until the cap stops moving. Then screw it down another 1/2 turn. If the blade needs adjustment, loosen the screw 1/4 turn, adjust, then retighten. So far, it seems to work. We’ll see. 😊

[@athmostafa2462]

Now , I bought that plane from lie nelson and waiting it to come on my mail , I hope it's perfectly made and joy to use as they say 😩 it cost me arms and legs 🤔 !

[@thejointeffort]

I hope you like it!

[@ralphpezda6523]

If I could keep only one Lie-Nielsen current production plane that would be it. Another wonder from them was the bronze and rosewood 1/2 inch shoulder plane they no longer make.

[@thejointeffort]

The LAJ is SUCH a great plane. Have you seen the shoulder planes that Conrad Sauer of Sauer and Seiner is making? www.sauerandsteiner.com/ks

[@ralphpezda6523]

@@thejointeffort No. I have used a 1 inch shoulder plane from LN. That's another versatile wonder as is the LN rabbet block plane. There are many different ways to use those planes most individuals never know.

[@allthingsgilmour]

Dude, it's lie nielsen......their planes are TOP NOTCH! they don't come with the different faces not square to each other or the mouth not square to the sole! That's a GIVEN! I've owned quite a few of their different planes, and this has been the case for every single one!! That being said, a lesser plane from veritas perhaps, or a modern Stanley would DEFINITELY need adjusted!

[@thejointeffort]

Yep! I fully expected it to pass all tests... but I still do them anyway. If it failed, I know they'd make it right.

[@acek100]

u wanted too say Wood River right lol

[@thejointeffort]

Nope.

[@acek100]

@@thejointeffort that’s the one I have issues with. What u decribed

[@thejointeffort]

@@acek100 that’s unfortunate. I’ve never used a wood river tool. The only brands I trust are Lee Valley and Lie-Nielsen. I would like to try out Melbourne Tool at some point. Doing real tool tests is expensive, though. You’ve got to spend your own money and order through regular channels to trust the results.

[@acek100]

That’s all I use is lie Nelson now. I also have some older Stanley planes. It took me a while too learn too get a sharp blade.