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krollAY t1_j68i6od wrote
I like that they make plane blades for planes they don’t sell. I have a 1920s Stanley that I can purchase a replacement blade from LV. They aren’t the only ones that do that but it’s cool that a tool from 100 years ago can be kept working with new parts if needed
yboy403 OP t1_j68z6hx wrote
Seriously, and if the guy who says he worked at their machine shop is anything to go by, it probably doesn't take much investment in tooling. Just the right drawings and a machinist who knows what they're doing.
Sad to think about how many old things can't be repaired without custom-made parts because there wasn't enough margin for a larger company to still make those parts.
michael_bgood t1_j67lkcq wrote
I like it
pockets_of_fingers t1_j68337u wrote
I worked at their machine shop for a while last year, these were a pain in the ass to make lol
yboy403 OP t1_j68yti8 wrote
Oof, thank you for your service. 😄
colin-mac t1_j67pa5d wrote
Love everything I've purchased from Lee Valley over the years.
Famous_Bit_5119 t1_j683yye wrote
My firm belief is that there is no such thing as a bad Lee Valley product.
Itisd t1_j68raa5 wrote
Lee Valley in general is a great merchant that sells mostly good quality stuff.
Kelsenellenelvial t1_j693jor wrote
Very socially responsible too. From what I’ve heard, the owner only takes a relatively modest salary, pays reasonable wages and does profit sharing with for the employees. One of few places that I’ll go out of my way to shop, or pay a little extra because I know I’m supporting a good company.
yboy403 OP t1_j6915i9 wrote
At a fair price, too. They're not racing to the bottom or cutting corners on quality (at least for most things—I won't vouch for their $15 LED shop lights), but they're not gouging people either.
Depending on options their marking gauges are $45-100, for something a woodworker will use all the time.
khatidaal t1_j68dncb wrote
2004 was nearly 20 years ago...... Where did the time go :(
lynxss1 t1_j698klz wrote
Lee Valley tools are top notch!
justhereforporn17629 t1_j68r96v wrote
Lee Valley rules
ariearieariearie t1_j69o9nv wrote
❤️ veritas
t3m3r1t4 t1_j69sfcu wrote
Lee Valley is the best!
Disastrous-Hotel2414 t1_j6abfle wrote
I’ve just been thinking of how to sharpen mine, should they really need replaced…. Ever?
grumpycat92 t1_j6bnhpr wrote
While I do not have this tool, this post has made me realize 20 years ago was not, in fact, 1990 lol
yboy403 OP t1_j67boyz wrote
Fantastic to see manufacturer support keeping old tools alive. No brand is perfect, and they're all out to make a profit one way or the other, but credit where it's due.
If you're considering buying a new tool from a specific brand, and you want it to last 10-20 years, take a look online and see if you can still get parts for models they were selling over a decade ago. Not a guarantee of anything in the future, but definitely a red flag if you can't.