Need recommendation on which to purchase:
1) Veritas DX60 Block Plane, https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/search?query=05P76.71, PM-V11 Steel Blade, $229.00, OR
2) https://www.lie-nielsen.com/products/skew-block-plane-right (Based on Stanley 140) $225.00
The L-N is weaker in design, based on the fact that one side is completely open when the "Removeable Side Plate" is removed for use. The Veritas design has the frame running full length on both sides.
Both have a removeable wood fence on the side, which can be switched out with a much longer, full length of the plane fence, for better stability.
Both are about the same size. Both have similar blade adjustments, except the Veritas has left and right "grub" screws for lateral movement and stability. The Veritas is made of ductile iron and the L-N made of bronze.
Don
1) Veritas DX60 Block Plane, https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/search?query=05P76.71, PM-V11 Steel Blade, $229.00, OR
2) https://www.lie-nielsen.com/products/skew-block-plane-right (Based on Stanley 140) $225.00
The L-N is weaker in design, based on the fact that one side is completely open when the "Removeable Side Plate" is removed for use. The Veritas design has the frame running full length on both sides.
Both have a removeable wood fence on the side, which can be switched out with a much longer, full length of the plane fence, for better stability.
Both are about the same size. Both have similar blade adjustments, except the Veritas has left and right "grub" screws for lateral movement and stability. The Veritas is made of ductile iron and the L-N made of bronze.
Don