Which block plane?

[Mirboo]

In other words I think a #140 comes a long way down the line when one is buying planes.

I agree. There are a lot of planes you'd use more than a 140.

 

[Alf]

it's unlikely I'd be springing for a Clifton as well. Probably.

Little bit of doubt creeping in there :-k :lol:

Never say never, Mr Bond... :wink:

 

[David C]

L-N 60 1/2 does it for me.

I completely agree with Woden that the 140 would benefit from a redesign, though Thomas L-N tells me that the iron version flexes less than the bronze version.

David Charlesworth

 

[Rknott2007]

there must be one which you are leaning towards i say go for that one, trust your own instincts.

 

[Vormulac]

It's nice to see this thread, as I have decided I've bought SWMBO enough presents lately and fettling up second hand planes is eating too much of my limited spare time, so I'm going to buy a new block plane. Based on what I've read here I think the Veritas Low Angle block plane sounds like a good bet.
Does anyone have any recommendations for the best place to get one on this side of the pond?

 

[Modernist]

Amazing how much mail this subject generates!.

Just a couple of points. I bought my LH iron 140 from Axminster who will happily order it.

I dont think it substitutes or clashes with a 601/2. It is mainly for cheek trimming at which it excels and I have just finished some diagonal fielded panels where it was ideal for cleaning up the fieldings.

Being right handed I ordered a LH version to clean up tenon cheeks on my right hand side. ie the removeable side is on the left.

I agree with several above that the iron is both stiffer and leaves no marks rather than the bronze version.