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In the August 2012 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine (which mails to subscribers on June 13), you’ll find a review of the Lie-Nielsen Toolworks Violin Maker’s Plane (also called the 101), which is based loosely on the Stanley 101. I filmed the short video below to show how the plane comes apart, goes back together, adjusts and works.
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It doesn’t look all that useful for a violin maker, it’s doesn’t have a rounded bottom and it’s too big. But not big enough for when I need a big one. Unless it had a toothed blade then I would buy it.
I also ordered one. Looks like it will make a great addition to my workshop.
Ordered one as soon as I got the new product announcement fromLie Nielsen. On back order already. Looking forward to fretting mine.