What’s Veritas Up To?
This thread on WoodNet hints about some upcoming hand planes from Lee Valley/Veritas. Rob Lee talks a little about what they’re working on and considering for production.
One thing Rob says they’re working on is a “high end” line of planes. Seems like there’s already a lot of competition in the high end with Lie-Nielsen, Clifton, and others. And I hear rumors that Anant will be coming out with a line of “Premier” hand planes. It’ll be really interesting to see what Veritas can come up with that beats their already excellent line of modestly-priced planes.
And they’re working on their version of the side rabbet planes like the old Stanley 98/99. They’re also looking at a plow plane reminiscent of the Stanley 289.
Whatever new planes the engineers and designers come up with, I’m sure they’ll be top notch. I can’t wait to get my hands on them.