Veritas® Cabinetmaker's Installation Kit

[jacko9]

I noticed that Lee Valley is offering a very nice starter kit in a Sys 1.  I came across this kit while reviewing their new PM V-11 Butt Chisels.

http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=71776

Looks like a very reasonable priced kit for young people getting into woodworking.

Jack

 

[NHSP759]

Have you got any experience with the Lee Valley planes? I just got my first plane ever, a Lie Nielsen low angle block plane. I've been scoping out the Veritas ones and they look quite nice.

 

[jacko9]

Have you got any experience with the Lee Valley planes? I just got my first plane ever, a Lie Nielsen low angle block plane. I've been scoping out the Veritas ones and they look quite nice.

Chris,

I've been wanting to buy a Veritas Bloack plane for a while now and just haven't pulled the trigger.  I did get one of their chisels with the PM-V11 steel and I'm very impressed with it's edge holding ability even when chopping mortises in white oak.  I've used this chisel very hard and the edge stays sharp. 

When I do buy one or more of their hand planes I will be getting the PM-V11 optional steel blade.

Jack

 

[NHSP759]

Thanks Jack!

 

[mouppe]

Have you got any experience with the Lee Valley planes? I just got my first plane ever, a Lie Nielsen low angle block plane. I've been scoping out the Veritas ones and they look quite nice.

I have several Veritas planes. As well as a #4, I have the large router plane, a block plane, the 3/4" shoulder, the plough plane and a couple of spokeshaves.

I'm very happy with all of them for the most part? Is there anything specific you want to know?

 

[Kev]

Thats a nice looking little kit. I'd be interested to know how good the things in it are ..

 

[jacko9]

Thats a nice looking little kit. I'd be interested to know how good the things in it are ..

Kev,

I can only attest to the quality of the PM-V11 chisel which I have been using for about 6 months now and it is one of the best I've ever purchased.

Jack

 

[tiralie]

Have you got any experience with the Lee Valley planes? I just got my first plane ever, a Lie Nielsen low angle block plane. I've been scoping out the Veritas ones and they look quite nice.

The Veritas Low angle block plane in that kit is very very good. Highly recommended. It is bigger and beefier than the LN LA block plane.

 

[jacko9]

Have you got any experience with the Lee Valley planes? I just got my first plane ever, a Lie Nielsen low angle block plane. I've been scoping out the Veritas ones and they look quite nice.

The Veritas Low angle block plane in that kit is very very good. Highly recommended. It is bigger and beefier than the LN LA block plane.

In addition the block plane comes with two blades with the PM-V11 material.  That's pretty nice when your out on a job site and don't have time to stop and sharpen if you have a mishap (stuff happens).

Jack

 

[Tinker]

I have a couple of Stanley LA block planes.  The older one does not have the adjustable throat on it, but holds the blade adjustment well while in use.  The newer one has the adjustable throat, but the iron keeps going out of adjustment while in use.  I have been thinking of getting a Veritas for quite some tie now.  I have a couple of LV planes, but Veritas has been coming up with several improvements the seem very creative. 

I have heard (read) good things about their new v-11 steel used in their planes and chisels.  I have a few old chisels (1970's and '80's vintage)  Mostly Stanleys and, i think, Marbles.Also a couple of un-named.  I have been working on a couple of projects recently where i tried chopping mortices into ash and oak.  the "named" chisels just did not hold up to the oak.  The Stanleys were especially weak.  The two un-named chisels held their edges much better.  I am thinking to try a couple of Veritas chisels. 
Tinker

 

[jacko9]

I have a couple of Stanley LA block planes.  The older one does not have the adjustable throat on it, but holds the blade adjustment well while in use.  The newer one has the adjustable throat, but the iron keeps going out of adjustment while in use.  I have been thinking of getting a Veritas for quite some tie now.  I have a couple of LV planes, but Veritas has been coming up with several improvements the seem very creative. 

I have heard (read) good things about their new v-11 steel used in their planes and chisels.  I have a few old chisels (1970's and '80's vintage)  Mostly Stanleys and, i think, Marbles.Also a couple of un-named.  I have been working on a couple of projects recently where i tried chopping mortices into ash and oak.  the "named" chisels just did not hold up to the oak.  The Stanleys were especially weak.  The two un-named chisels held their edges much better.  I am thinking to try a couple of Veritas chisels. 
Tinker

I have compared the Veritas PM-V11 to my Marples mortising chisels, the Narex mortise chisels and my old Japanese chisels (blacksmith and steel unknown) and my new Matsumura Japanese Blue Steel chisels.

The Matsumura and the Veritas PM-V11 held edges the best chopping mortises in white oak the others either had chipped edges or rolled edges after very little work.

Jack

 

[FastEasySmartTOOL]

Yup... I'm a young person and I have this kit

Wanted to say that I was really impressed with the Japanese files/rasps in the set.  And of course, the Systainer is a great bonus.