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STL 54: Greatest Hit and a Slight Delay

Shop Talk Live · 21 Mar 2014 · 1h 08m

What this episode covers

Robin Lee of Lee Valley Tools and Veritas explains the company's evolution from a 1978 mail-order catalog to a manufacturer of high-end hand tools, detailing the criteria for the Veritas brand and their 'jazz' approach to design versus Lee Nielsen's 'classical' style. Product designer Steve Jones discusses the integration of rapid prototyping, the development of the bevel-up jack plane, and the engineering behind the PMV-11 powdered metal steel, which offers superior edge retention and sharpenability compared to traditional A2 or O1 steels.

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companies scaling up

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Companies
Lee Valley, Lee Nielsen, Stanley, Bench Crafted, Hovart, Woodcraft, Garrett Wade, Constantine's, Taunton Press, Fine Woodworking, Shop Talk Live
Products
Veritas, Mark 2 honing guide, Jackrabbit plane, NX nickel block plane, DX block plane, Double up jackrabbit, Skew rabbit plane
Materials
PMV-11, A2, O1

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