Thread: Woodcraft 20% off all LN

Quote: Originally Posted by Al R. Sounds good. Thanks. I just read, there is a guy named James Owen that works at woodcraft stores at this forum ( http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=104539 ) and he explained in detail the measurements they did to the WoodRiver planes, giving a final conclusion that the planes are in general well made. I did not copy the whole thing here because I’m not sure if that is legal, however it is...

I picked up a Woodriver number 6 for my birthday in May. The blade needed honing (no big deal) and I had to flatten the chipbreaker some. Other than that there were no other problems.

Maybe Phil Thien will pop in here. I believe it was him (I may be wrong), who filed a patent dispute against one of the plane makers. They had applied for a patent, on something that they had copied from Bailey, and (from memory), Bailey's patent had expired in the 20's. That said, LN (I have one, a scrub plane) tend to be copies of the Stanleys. LV tend to be copies of Nortons. There are other options, and Stanley is back in the...

I don't know for sure, but I just heard this tonight. I guess from what I hear is Woodcraft is clearing out all stock of LN tools because LN is going to a non dealer manufacturer. I have not checked my local Woodcraft store but I will be tomorrow. Like I said, I just heard this tonight but it may be worth us checking it out. Jeff

Quote: Originally Posted by jussi Man I can't believe I missed that. Did the codes expire? Can't help you with any LN discount code but enter code 11230 during checkout for free shipping. Ends November 30, 2009

Quote: Originally Posted by LinuxRandal Source of rumor? I kinda doubt it, but it would give me an excuse to go $$$, ahem, look. There was a dispute between LN and WC about bringing in the Wood River line which is a copy of LN which is a copy of the early Stanley's. Hence.. the romance ended and the break-up ensued.. The world is a vicious cycle I tell ya..... Makes that LN rabbet block plane which is a basic copy of an old Sargent...

Maybe Phil Thien will pop in here. I believe it was him (I may be wrong), who filed a patent dispute against one of the plane makers. They had applied for a patent, on something that they had copied from Bailey, and (from memory), Bailey's patent had expired in the 20's. That said, LN (I have one, a scrub plane) tend to be copies of the Stanleys. LV tend to be copies of Nortons. There are other options, and Stanley is back in the...