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Clifton vs Lie Nielsen - mvflaim - 06-21-2019
Out of curiosity, which plane is better, Clifton or Lie-Nielsen. I hear tons about LN, but virtually nothing about Clifton. Is Clifton the LN of England?
RE: Clifton vs Lie Nielsen - David Katz - 06-21-2019
(06-21-2019, 07:38 PM)mvflaim Wrote: Out of curiosity, which plane is better, Clifton or Lie-Nielsen. I here tons about LN, but virtually nothing about Clifton. Is Clifton the LN of England?
Yes, it is. I own both, and both are exceptional examples of top-tier craftsmanship and excellence.
RE: Clifton vs Lie Nielsen - Tony Z - 06-22-2019
I own both and a Clifton #3 is my all time favorite. Both (and LV) are very well made.
RE: Clifton vs Lie Nielsen - AHill - 06-22-2019
Any reviews I've seen that rated both favored LN. LN has higher quality workmanship.
I found this review of a Clifton plane by Chris Schwartz that might be of interest.
https://www.popularwoodworking.com/woodworking-blogs/settling-debts-update-clifton-handplanes/
RE: Clifton vs Lie Nielsen - TGW - 06-22-2019
I have one Clifton plane. A shoulder plane. Have seen a few others.
I would say the quality of this particular plane is roughly equal to a what I rekon a pre-war Amercan made Stanley was when it was new. A mighty good plane though not quiite perfect in such details that don't affect how it works.
No idea what a Lie-Nielsen is like...... I have once seen one but never used one.
RE: Clifton vs Lie Nielsen - David Katz - 06-22-2019
(06-22-2019, 02:23 PM)AHill Wrote: Any reviews I've seen that rated both favored LN. LN has higher quality workmanship.
I found this review of a Clifton plane by Chris Schwartz that might be of interest.
https://www.popularwoodworking.com/woodworking-blogs/settling-debts-update-clifton-handplanes/
From the above review:
"With the Clifton, I was definitely impressed. After 10 strokes on a coarse stone, the leading edge was flat. Then it was just a matter of finishing the job on the polishing stones. It was every bit as good as a Lie-Nielsen or the super-dang-flat Veritas irons."
RE: Clifton vs Lie Nielsen - C. in Indy - 06-22-2019
The ghost of actor Clifton James came to my basement a few years ago; he said, "they're pretty good" (or maybe, "you're that British Secret Agent!"):
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I particularly like a sturdy Bedrock with round sides -- a Clifton in other words!
Chris
RE: Clifton vs Lie Nielsen - mvflaim - 06-22-2019
(06-22-2019, 06:23 PM)C. in Indy Wrote: The ghost of actor Clifton James came to my basement a few years ago; he said, "they're pretty good" (or maybe, "you're that British Secret Agent!"):
I particularly like a sturdy Bedrock with round sides -- a Clifton in other words!
Chris
I'd love to own one just to see how it stacks up to my old beat up Stanley's. I have a dream of getting feather-like shavings from planing birds-eye maple.
RE: Clifton vs Lie Nielsen - Tony Z - 06-22-2019
If I remember correctly, at the time of the negative review, Clifton had some issues (12 - 15 years ago?). Clifton released a number of planes into the US at bargain prices. This is when I got my #3, from The Best Things, for, maybe $150 or so. Not a thing wrong with it, though the internet was a-buzz with others not so lucky.
RE: Clifton vs Lie Nielsen - mvflaim - 06-22-2019
(06-22-2019, 07:56 PM)Tony Z Wrote: If I remember correctly, at the time of the negative review, Clifton had some issues (12 - 15 years ago?). Clifton released a number of planes into the US at bargain prices. This is when I got my #3, from The Best Things, for, maybe $150 or so. Not a thing wrong with it, though the internet was a-buzz with others not so lucky.
Wasn't it Clifton that sold a No 45 style plane at Garrett Wade for $500? I barely remember but I thought it was them.