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How a Lie-Nielson hand plane is made - video
Posted: Fri May 30, 2025 7:31 am
by GunnyGene
This is mostly for y'all wood workers, but it's an interesting 30 min video for everyone of how some of the best handplanes in the world are made in the USA.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHaXAFh83VE
Re: How a Lie-Nielson hand plane is made - video
Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2025 7:13 am
by clovishound
I have one of their block planes. They are extremely well made, and extremely expensive.
Re: How a Lie-Nielson hand plane is made - video
Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2025 10:02 am
by GeoBoy
All I can say is WOW! That’s craftsmanship.
Re: How a Lie-Nielson hand plane is made - video
Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2025 12:54 am
by Jdl447
Back in the day I machined tons of castings for the Di-Acro company. Our side of the plant got the raw casting in to be finished. I never worked in the casting side. Our plant used the same machine tools pictured in the video. 1940’s technology.
Re: How a Lie-Nielson hand plane is made - video
Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2025 7:22 am
by Sir Henry
I see this thread subject and keep thinking handmade airplane.
Re: How a Lie-Nielson hand plane is made - video
Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2025 9:48 am
by GunnyGene
Sir Henry wrote: ↑Mon Jun 02, 2025 7:22 am
I see this thread subject and keep thinking handmade airplane.
People still make those also.
Re: How a Lie-Nielson hand plane is made - video
Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2025 9:49 am
by GunnyGene
Jdl447 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 02, 2025 12:54 am
Back in the day I machined tons of castings for the Di-Acro company. Our side of the plant got the raw casting in to be finished. I never worked in the casting side. Our plant used the same machine tools pictured in the video. 1940’s technology.
Sometimes the older tech is the best way.