Chuck:

Thanks for the review. Like their earlier, smaller, shoulder
plane, the new one appears to reflect LV's innovative approach
to things. They don't add Froo-Froo type whistles and bells
but rather little things that make a tool work better, make
it easier to set up and to use. The fingerhole is an example
of one of their "Of course! Why didn't someone do this before!"
innovations as is adjustable angles for knobs.

Good gripping positions seem to be the shortcoming of the
Stanley, Clifton and LN shoulder planes. I understand the
constraints of the tool needing to be use on both sides
and the bottom. but the LV "small" shoulder plane got
around that one with the swivel knob and an O-ring to
act as a friction device to hold it in position while you
lock it down there.

With the refinements, improvements - it's surprising
to see that the $170US price tag is over $50 less than
the LN version. More for less - what a concept!

Some questions

How wide is the iron?
Where the sides to bottom really really square?
Was the bottom really, really flat?
What's it weigh - give or take an ounce

thanks again

charlie b