Block plane for my mentor....he's retiring! Row boat building?

[lowell holmes]

https://www.lowes.com/search?searchTerm=block%20plane

https://www.homedepot.com/b/Tools-Ha...s/N-5yc1vZc983

Either store can help you.

[Matt Lau]

I met up with my mentor yesterday, for what I thought was the last time.
I tried not to show it, but felt pretty emotional about it.

Anyways, he has arkansas stones, but only has Home Depot chisels and tools.
I'm pretty set on getting him a Lie Nielson 102, and maybe some Ashley Isles chisels.

Incidentally, the founder and former owner of Japan Woodworker is one of his patients.

[Frederick Skelly]

I met up with my mentor yesterday, for what I thought was the last time.
I tried not to show it, but felt pretty emotional about it.

Anyways, he has arkansas stones, but only has Home Depot chisels and tools.
I'm pretty set on getting him a Lie Nielson 102, and maybe some Ashley Isles chisels.

Incidentally, the founder and former owner of Japan Woodworker is one of his patients.

I have an LN 102 and an Ashley Isles chisel. Together, they sound like a very fine "thank you for everything" gift, Dr. Lau.

[Jim W. White]

My two favorites, would be hard-pressed to survive without either:


Lie Nielsen No. 60-1/2 Rabbet Block Plane

https://www.lie-nielsen.com/products...anes&node=4072
and

Lee Valley Veritas Low-Angle Jack Plane

https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop...gle-jack-plane

[Matt Lau]

The Lie Nielson 102 came in on Sunday night.

Last night, I dropped it off to my mentor with a card.
It was totally worth it to (sorta) see a HUGE smile on his face (under a mask) as he marveled over the craftsmanship of the plane.
It fit perfectly in his hands, and he loved the solid Brass casting.

I plan to get a set of Ashley Iles chisels (the butt ones, since that's closer to what he uses), once they're available.

Thanks for the suggestions everyone!