Lie-Nielsen Toolworks Bench Planes

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Bench Planes are the workhorses of the shop.  Lie-Nielsen now makes all sizes that Stanley did, from the tiny No. 1 smooth plane to the huge No. 8 Jointer.  Each bench plane has its own charm, but personal preference plays a large part in choosing the right bench plane for a particular job.  A beginner needs two basic sizes-- a smoothing plane (No. 4 or 4 1/2) and a Jointer (No. 7 or 8).  A Jack Plane (usually a No. 5) would be the next most useful size. Lie-Nielsen Bench Planes (except for the No. 1) are based on the Stanley Bedrock model.  Bedrocks were the top of the line, heavier and better made than the standard.  The frog design is unique-- a fully machined mating fit between the frog and the body.  The design also allows precise and easy adjustments of the mouth opening from the rear without having to remove the lever cap and blade.

Lie-Nielsen No. 1 Bench Plane (L-N 1)

Based on the famous Stanley No. 1, a miniature Bench Plane, 5 1/2" long with a 1 3/16" blade.  Bronze body only. 

  No. 1 Bench Plane (L-N 1) $180.00  

 

Lie-Nielsen No. 2 Bench Plane (L-N 2)

The Lie-Nielsen No. 2 is 7 1/2" long with a 1 5/8" blade.  Although a small bench plane, the No. 2 is considerably larger than the No. 1 and has good heft in the hand.  The body is available in Bronze (weighing about 3 1/4 lbs.) or cast Iron (weighing about 3 lbs.).

No. 2 Bench Plane (L-N 2)   Bronze  $220.00

  Iron $220.00

 

Lie-Nielsen No. 3 Bench Plane (L-N 3)

Just a bit smaller than the No. 4 this is a serious small smoother.  8" long.  1 3/4" blade.  No. 3 Iron weight 3 1/2 lbs., Bronze weight 4 lbs.

  No. 3 Bench Plane (L-N 3) Bronze $255.00

  Iron  $225.00

 

Lie-Nielsen No. 4 Smooth Plane (L-N 4)

This is a the full size Smoothing Plane, 9 1/2" long, 2" blade, 4 lbs. in Iron 4 1/2 lbs. in Bronze.  Capable of taking the finest shavings from the most difficult woods. 

  No. 4 Smooth Plane (L-N 4)   Bronze   $270.00

  Iron $230.00

 

Lie-Nielsen No. 4 1/2 Smooth Plane (L-N 4 1/2)

The No. 4 1/2 is the ultimate size for a Smoothing Plane-- it is a bit longer and wider than the No. 4 and was Stanley's answer to the heavy English Smoother made by companies such as Norris.  Blade width is 2 3/8", length of the tool is 10 3/8".  Weight is 5 1/2 lbs.  Ductile Iron body, Bronze frog and cap, Cherry handle and knob.  Massive 0.140" thick blade.  The L-N 4 1/2 does a great job, particularly with the High Angle Frog.

  No. 4 1/2 Smooth Plane (L-N 4 1/2)   $280.00

 

 

Lie-Nielsen High Angle Frog

Until now, all Stanley-type bench plane irons were bedded at 45°, or common pitch.  But the famous English Smoothers like Norris are usually 50°, or York pitch.  The higher pitch makes smoothing difficult wood easier.  Lie-Nielsen's unique High Angle Frog quickly converts Lie-Nielsen No. 4 and No. 4 1/2 Smoothers to York Pitch.  These frogs will also fit other Lie-Nielsen planes with 2" and 2 3/8" blades.  Will not fit other makes of planes. 

  No. 4 High Angle Frog   $75.00

  No. 4 1/2 High Angle Frog $75.00

 

Lie-Nielsen No. 5 Jack Plane (L-N 5)

The Lie-Nielsen Jack Plane is 13" long with a 2" blade.  At 5 1/2 lbs.  this tool has great presence and excellent balance. 

  No. 5 Jack Plane (L-N 5) $280.00

 

Lie-Nielsen No. 5 1/4 Junior Jack Plane (L-N 5 1/4)

11 1/2" long with a 1 3/4" blade, makes a very handy narrow Jack Plane.  Weight 4 1/4 lbs. 

  No. 5 1/4 Junior Jack Plane (L-N 5 1/4) $265.00

 

Lie-Nielsen No. 5 1/2 Bench Plane (L-N  5 1/2)

As wide as the No. 7, but only 15" long, this unusual size Bench Plane has the heft and balance one finds in an English Panel Plane.  Blade 0.140" thick Weight 7 lbs.

  No. 5 1/2 Bench Plane (L-N 5 1/2) $300.00

 

Lie-Nielsen No. 6 Fore Plane

This is the Fore or Try Plane size-- midway between a Jack and a Jointer.  18" long, 2 3/8" x 0.140" cutter.  Weight 7 1/2 lbs. 

  No. 6 Fore Plane (L-N 6) $320.00

 

Lie-Nielsen No. 7 Jointer Plane

22" long, with a 2 3/8" x 0.140" thick tool steel blade.  Ground flat, within 0.0015" over the full length, and square within 0.0015".  Bronze frog and cap 8 1/2 lbs. 

  No. 7 Jointer Plane (L-N 7)   $370.00

 

Lie-Nielsen No. 8 Jointer Plane

The largest production Bench Plane, 24" long with a 2 5/8" wide, exceptionally thick three-sixteenth inch blade.  Weight 10 lbs. 

  No. 8 Jointer Plane (L-N 8)    $435.00

 

Lie-Nielsen Bench Rabbet Plane (L-N 10 1/4)

Also referred to as the Carriage Maker's Rabbet or Jack Rabbet Plane, this plane is the largest rabbet plane made.  There have been several versions of this tool.  Lie-Nielsen's is based on the Stanley 10 1/4 and features cross-grain knickers and tilting handles.  This tool is stout and has excellent balance.  The cross-grain knickers cut cross grain fibers ahead of the blade to produce a clean square, vertical cut.  One can adjust the tilt of the handle and knob to either side to more easily get the tool right into a large corner cut. 

  Bench Rabbet Plane (L-N 10 1/4)  $325.00

 

 

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