"AAvK" wrote in newsH8of.425$Bv.371@fed1read03:

If I were you I would definitely get the LV LABP, I got one, and it
is really nice quality. But also check out eBay for a nice looking
Stanley #5 jack plane (avoid the color maroon, dreadfull, blue is
okay), you'll need that, and you can upgrade the blade with a Hock
or LV A2 or HCS steel blade (easier to sharpen than A2). That's
the basics, then there's tuning the #5.



Thirded, or fourthed, ... not sure. The LV LABP would be a great starter
plane. It'll work great, right out of the box; and it's not terribly
expensive; and useful as all get-out. If you want to chamfer, get the
little chamfer attachment for it as well.

I, too, in a fit of ignorance, bought the evil Buck Bro #5 from the
borg. Don't go there.

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Regards,

JT
Speaking only for myself....