I have had my eye out for a smaller smoother for a while. I already had an LN 4 which I like a lot. And I have a soft spot for brass tools.
Larry Rose offered to sell me his #2 for a wonderful price. He also shipped it before he ever received payment!
It works wonderfully taking thin shavings without even a particularly sharp blade. I think the narrow blade, narrow mouth, solid bedding and thick iron contribute to that. Of course I cannot hold the grip like a normal plane but I can cup the whole plane similar to how I hold a No. 212 and it is very comfortable like this. My kids also love to make shavings and I think it may actually fit their hands
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Thanks again Larry!
Salem
Larry Rose offered to sell me his #2 for a wonderful price. He also shipped it before he ever received payment!
It works wonderfully taking thin shavings without even a particularly sharp blade. I think the narrow blade, narrow mouth, solid bedding and thick iron contribute to that. Of course I cannot hold the grip like a normal plane but I can cup the whole plane similar to how I hold a No. 212 and it is very comfortable like this. My kids also love to make shavings and I think it may actually fit their hands
.Thanks again Larry!
Salem
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