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   RGJ | Jan 14, 2007 12:08am | #1

   That's quite a review. I had a gun like that once. I didn't think about sleeping with it however. Did you pick it up from LN or someone else? Is there an advantage to buying from LN?

    

   RGJ

   
   

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   Edited 1/13/2007 4:57 pm ET by RGJ

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   citrouille | Jan 14, 2007 12:39am | #2

   Now that you make me think, I do have a gun like that !
   My excellent 28 ga. AYA side lock.I bought the 102 from Garrett Wade just because I had a gift certificate.
   In my experience, buying directly from the manufacturer doesn't give you the best price.C.

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   derekcohen | Jan 14, 2007 04:03am | #3

   I will tell you my favourite story about the #102 - the first LN plane I bought.

   Several years ago I brought this home and nestled it to my bosum at night. It was like a little jewel. The #102 - with its 12 degree low angle bed - was specifically chosen for its ability to cut end grain. I did not want a standard angle (20 degree bed) because it was known to be a poorer tool in this regard.

   For some years I marvelled at this plane's ability to slice-and-dice end grain. It fit so well into my hand, yet was surprisingly heavy and planed with authority. The bronze body did that. Even today, if you asked me which was my favourite plane, this is it.

   Then, about two years ago, I saw an ebay (Australia) item for a LN #60 1/2 low angle block plane. For some reason (the Gods Only Know) there were no bids, so I put in one at the end - and won the plane for about a half the new price. It duly arrived in the mail and I did the usual thing - I adhoring gazed at the assembed line up of LN #102, LN #60 1/2, and Stanleys #65 and #18 knucklejoint block planes, which were my weapon selection. Something looked a little odd .. the bed of the #102 was higher than the bed of the #60 1/2 .... then it dawned on me .. and I looked closer at the inscription (my eyes for reading are not what they used to be) .. this was no #102, this was a #103!

   Moral of the story - standard or low angle, #102 or #103 - they all work very well with a sharp blade. Did you read The Orange Block Plane?  

   Regards from Perth

   Derek

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   gmoney | Jan 14, 2007 04:08am | #4

   ah yes, the obp. i remember the story fondly!

   102, 103 whatever it takes.

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   dukeone | Jan 14, 2007 06:05am | #5

   C. Just a note of interest: I had a 102 for about a year when I decided I wanted the adjustable mouth. L.N. took back the 102 for full credit and sent me the 60½ for the difference in price. Is that a great company or what! Duke

   "... Buy the best and only cry once.........

   
   

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   Edited 1/13/2007 11:11 pm by dukeone