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Hand Plane Comparison: Stanley vs. Veritas
I'm wanting to purchase my first real hand plane (smooth plane), but I don't
have the $ for a Lie-Neilson (the Cadillac?). Therefore, I was going to get a Veritas. After reading reviews and shopping online (and according to the 2005 Tool Guide from Taunton), the Veritas planes appear to be the best value for the money. But the Stanley planes *look* descent enough, and are about half the price of a Veritas. And I have seen photos of Stanleys in professional wood workers' "favorite hand tool" selections. So I was wondering if anyone out there might have first hand experience in providing a side-by-side comparison of the Stanley vs. Veritas hand planes (in particular smooth planes). Amazon had a nasty review for the #4 Stanley, but the fellow didn't say why it was such a horrible hand plane. So what's the difference? Please help. TIA. -Mike |