LIE - NIELSEN No 62 LOW ANGLE JACK PLANE W/Sock & Box,
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:2812124 | Brand: Lie-Nielsen |
| Original/Reproduction: Contemporary Original | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
Lie-Nielsen No. 62 Low Angle Jack PlanePlane Sock and Original Box includedGreat Condition
I just don't get out to the shop very much anymore. So, I'm letting go of my beast of a Lie-Nielsen No. 62 Low Angle Jack Plane. As you might expect, I'm sorry to see it go, but I'd rather it have a good home than just sit on the shelf.This No. 62 plane is clean, never dropped, well-maintained and oiled & polished up for arrival at your shop. Full description is below.I used to work with a... lot of highly-figured hardwoods. As you know, these have a tendency to tear out if you’re not very careful, or if you don’t have a low-angle plane. What I loved most about this plane is that you can adjust the blade and mouth to take the slightest of cuts, which helps to reduce tearouts. Nothing was more satisfying than getting a thin, see-through shaving coming out of the plane. It works well on end grain, too.This plane is in very good condition, well cared for and always stored in the sock and box. The auction includes the official Lie-Nielsen Plane Sock, which helps cut down on corrosion in a humid environment, along with the original box. The box is in very good condition; it has a few oil spots and scratches, but it did what a box is supposed to do.Yes, the plane has some DNA on the surfaces. It was used well in a fine woodworking shop, after all. I've tried to take good pictures of the various details so that you can see exactly what you're getting.The callouts I see are:
There are some light scratches and tiny pits on the side from normal use, nothing bad at all. Along with those, there are some light stains along the sides and sole. You can see them*, but not feel them. The iron body tends to pick up these marks more readily than a bronze body.There is a bit of paint missing along the left rail, near the front. This is due to fingers and fingernails contacting that area while working. Further back on the same left rail, the edge has lost a bit of its paint.There is a very small, very slight dent on the front edge. This does not impact performance in any way; I’m just being thorough in my description. Sorry about the out-of-focus picture on that one.There is the typical light scratching on the sole, expected during normal use. They are light enough to level out, if you care to do so. I wouldn't bother.You will want to re-bevel and re-sharpen the blade. I don't know what angle I left it at last time. It'll probably work just fine as it is, though. It is sharp at this time.
* Note: In the pictures, I 'boosted' the closeup photos to clearly show the light stains and scratches mentioned above. They aren't that bad in person, but I want you to see what you're getting. Consider it an extreme and unforgiving closeup; please remember that this is an extreme magnification. If you view some of the more overall images, you'll see that they aren't that noticeable.
Aside from the above minor flaws, there are no substantial dings, scrapes, or gouges to be seen. It's a wonderful piece of kit.
Check the pictures carefully for the above mentions.
The L/N No. 62 currently retails for $245.
PayPal only. No early offers accepted. No local pickup. No returns, as this plane is represented fairly in both verbiage and pictures.Buyers with (0) eBay Feedback must contact me before bidding.
Any questions? If you're here, you know exactly what you're looking at: An heirloom quality tool in great condition. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.If you just want to read on a bit, here is information from the Lie-Nielsen site:
No. 62 Low Angle Jack PlanePatterned after the Stanley No. 62, the Low Angle Jack Plane is one of our most versatile and outstanding planes. The massive blade is set bevel-up in the milled bed at 12°, giving you maximum support of the cutting edge and a low angle of attack. The precise depth adjuster, moveable shoe for adjustment of the mouth opening, and the hefty blade allow you to tackle the most difficult jobs with the power of a Jack or the finesse of a Smoother.14" long.Included blade is 2" wide x .175" thick, bedded at 12°.Iron body, Bronze cap. Weight 4.55 lbs.
The trick to getting the most out of this plane is to have multiple blades honed to different angles for a variety of tasks.For example: 25° for end grain work, 35° for smoothing, 40° or more for tackling wavy grain with less tear out, a Toothed Blade for aggressive removal of material with less effort, and a 90° Scraper Blade.
Low Angle Jack PlaneThe Lie-Nielsen Low Angle Jack Plane is based on the Stanley No. 62, one of the three large format low angle block planes that Stanley made. At 14" long, the No. 62 was the largest. It was produced between 1905 and 1942*. It is often referred to as a butcher’s block plane, giving you an idea of one use it was designed for. It features an adjustable mouth and a 12° blade angle in a full-size bench plane scale. The No. 62 is useful in a wide variety of jobs, from rough work to smoothing, and our version with the 3/16" blade and heavy Ductile Iron body is an outstanding performer.For the best finishes, use a very sharp blade set to take a fine cut. The mouth opening should be no larger than necessary to pass the chip. When you want to cut more aggressively, open the mouth more and advance the blade for a deeper cut. For best results on end grain, set the blade and mouth fine.
Geometry:The blade sits in the body at 12°; it comes with a 25° flat ground bevel, making the included cutting angle 37°.
Sharpening:The blade comes ready to use, but honing a secondary bevel of 5° or 10° will increase performance, help achieve a razor edge quickly, and improve edge life in hardwoods.
Blade Adjustment:Blade adjustment is simple, direct and positive. Hold the tool in one hand with your thumb on the cap. Loosen the cap iron thumbscrew all the way, then tighten slightly until there is a little resistance. Adjust depth of cut with the stainless steel nut. Sight down the base of the tool from the front, and judge depth and squareness of blade by the thin dark line of the blade showing against the sole as it protrudes. When you are done, snug the cap thumbscrew. Do not overtighten. Make sure the mouth is adequately open before advancing the blade to avoid damaging the edge.Mouth Adjustment:Hold the tool in one hand and loosen the front knob about 1/4 turn. Adjust with the brass lever. Tighten the knob again firmly, but do not overtighten.
Lateral Adjustment:The Low Angle Jack Plane intentionally has very little lateral adjustment of the blade. This is an advantage. As you adjust the blade, it will track squarely with the sole. The disadvantage is that you must sharpen the blade square.
I just don't get out to the shop very much anymore. So, I'm letting go of my beast of a Lie-Nielsen No. 62 Low Angle Jack Plane. As you might expect, I'm sorry to see it go, but I'd rather it have a good home than just sit on the shelf.This No. 62 plane is clean, never dropped, well-maintained and oiled & polished up for arrival at your shop. Full description is below.I used to work with a... lot of highly-figured hardwoods. As you know, these have a tendency to tear out if you’re not very careful, or if you don’t have a low-angle plane. What I loved most about this plane is that you can adjust the blade and mouth to take the slightest of cuts, which helps to reduce tearouts. Nothing was more satisfying than getting a thin, see-through shaving coming out of the plane. It works well on end grain, too.This plane is in very good condition, well cared for and always stored in the sock and box. The auction includes the official Lie-Nielsen Plane Sock, which helps cut down on corrosion in a humid environment, along with the original box. The box is in very good condition; it has a few oil spots and scratches, but it did what a box is supposed to do.Yes, the plane has some DNA on the surfaces. It was used well in a fine woodworking shop, after all. I've tried to take good pictures of the various details so that you can see exactly what you're getting.The callouts I see are:
There are some light scratches and tiny pits on the side from normal use, nothing bad at all. Along with those, there are some light stains along the sides and sole. You can see them*, but not feel them. The iron body tends to pick up these marks more readily than a bronze body.There is a bit of paint missing along the left rail, near the front. This is due to fingers and fingernails contacting that area while working. Further back on the same left rail, the edge has lost a bit of its paint.There is a very small, very slight dent on the front edge. This does not impact performance in any way; I’m just being thorough in my description. Sorry about the out-of-focus picture on that one.There is the typical light scratching on the sole, expected during normal use. They are light enough to level out, if you care to do so. I wouldn't bother.You will want to re-bevel and re-sharpen the blade. I don't know what angle I left it at last time. It'll probably work just fine as it is, though. It is sharp at this time.
* Note: In the pictures, I 'boosted' the closeup photos to clearly show the light stains and scratches mentioned above. They aren't that bad in person, but I want you to see what you're getting. Consider it an extreme and unforgiving closeup; please remember that this is an extreme magnification. If you view some of the more overall images, you'll see that they aren't that noticeable.
Aside from the above minor flaws, there are no substantial dings, scrapes, or gouges to be seen. It's a wonderful piece of kit.
Check the pictures carefully for the above mentions.
The L/N No. 62 currently retails for $245.
PayPal only. No early offers accepted. No local pickup. No returns, as this plane is represented fairly in both verbiage and pictures.Buyers with (0) eBay Feedback must contact me before bidding.
Any questions? If you're here, you know exactly what you're looking at: An heirloom quality tool in great condition. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.If you just want to read on a bit, here is information from the Lie-Nielsen site:
No. 62 Low Angle Jack PlanePatterned after the Stanley No. 62, the Low Angle Jack Plane is one of our most versatile and outstanding planes. The massive blade is set bevel-up in the milled bed at 12°, giving you maximum support of the cutting edge and a low angle of attack. The precise depth adjuster, moveable shoe for adjustment of the mouth opening, and the hefty blade allow you to tackle the most difficult jobs with the power of a Jack or the finesse of a Smoother.14" long.Included blade is 2" wide x .175" thick, bedded at 12°.Iron body, Bronze cap. Weight 4.55 lbs.
The trick to getting the most out of this plane is to have multiple blades honed to different angles for a variety of tasks.For example: 25° for end grain work, 35° for smoothing, 40° or more for tackling wavy grain with less tear out, a Toothed Blade for aggressive removal of material with less effort, and a 90° Scraper Blade.
Low Angle Jack PlaneThe Lie-Nielsen Low Angle Jack Plane is based on the Stanley No. 62, one of the three large format low angle block planes that Stanley made. At 14" long, the No. 62 was the largest. It was produced between 1905 and 1942*. It is often referred to as a butcher’s block plane, giving you an idea of one use it was designed for. It features an adjustable mouth and a 12° blade angle in a full-size bench plane scale. The No. 62 is useful in a wide variety of jobs, from rough work to smoothing, and our version with the 3/16" blade and heavy Ductile Iron body is an outstanding performer.For the best finishes, use a very sharp blade set to take a fine cut. The mouth opening should be no larger than necessary to pass the chip. When you want to cut more aggressively, open the mouth more and advance the blade for a deeper cut. For best results on end grain, set the blade and mouth fine.
Geometry:The blade sits in the body at 12°; it comes with a 25° flat ground bevel, making the included cutting angle 37°.
Sharpening:The blade comes ready to use, but honing a secondary bevel of 5° or 10° will increase performance, help achieve a razor edge quickly, and improve edge life in hardwoods.
Blade Adjustment:Blade adjustment is simple, direct and positive. Hold the tool in one hand with your thumb on the cap. Loosen the cap iron thumbscrew all the way, then tighten slightly until there is a little resistance. Adjust depth of cut with the stainless steel nut. Sight down the base of the tool from the front, and judge depth and squareness of blade by the thin dark line of the blade showing against the sole as it protrudes. When you are done, snug the cap thumbscrew. Do not overtighten. Make sure the mouth is adequately open before advancing the blade to avoid damaging the edge.Mouth Adjustment:Hold the tool in one hand and loosen the front knob about 1/4 turn. Adjust with the brass lever. Tighten the knob again firmly, but do not overtighten.
Lateral Adjustment:The Low Angle Jack Plane intentionally has very little lateral adjustment of the blade. This is an advantage. As you adjust the blade, it will track squarely with the sole. The disadvantage is that you must sharpen the blade square.
