Lie-Nielsen 102 & 103

[Eric Commarato]

Just got a couple of Lie-Nielsen planes a 102 & 103. Really nice tools, but very tiny. A lot of people I showed them to thought they were toy planes. I really like them thought, does anyone else think they are tiny?? Kind of a dumb question I guess...

[Andrew Homan]

does anyone else think they are tiny??

Depends on your perspective, I guess. I just got an old Stanley #18. Previously my only other block plane (besides the #62) was a little bronze LN. Now the #18 looks huge to me!
-Andy

[Mark Singer]

I have the 102 and don't let the size fool you.....it is a performer! Very versitile....I even use it as a smoother...great for flushing joints on panel glue ups....bevel edges....fitting doors...Terrific!

[Ken Werner]

Well, they are small, but do the job for which they are made beautifully. And small in your hand can be a really good thing when you're trimming a piece in tight quarters, or with an extended arm.
Good luck, and enjoy your new tools.
Ken

[Eddie Darby]

I work with smaller planes than the 102 and 103. So I guess it depends on where you are coming from.

I love my Lie-Nielsen low angle 102 block plane! How did I ever get along before without it!:)

[Fred Krow]

I also have the LN 102 & 103, they are used as much as my standard sized planes when involved in smaller work.

We have a cabinetmaker locally who always carries the LN 102 in his pocket, to the coffee shop, grocery store, etc. Some carry a pocket knife,,,,,,,others a LN block plane.

Regards,
Fred Krow

[jeremy levine]

I got both of these from Lee Valley , I used them to fine tune the fit of a bunch of doors ( where the door meets about a 1/4 inch of trim ). They were sharp and perfect for the job. And the right price