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Thinking either the Japanese saw 4 piece set or the marking set. Haven't decided, but leaning towards the saws.
The one thing that I would say is Japanese saws are amazing and last a decent amount of time.
Buuuuuuuuut.
In my mind, a present for the big 4-0 (especially one from your parents) should outlast you and be passed on to kids / grandkids / someone else you think a lot of.
In this respect Japanese saws are not ideal as unless you spend a truly eye-watering amount on a handmade blade and matching highly specialised saw files then you are essentially buying a disposable blade with very nice bamboo handle. Because the blades are so thin, they blunt easily. To overcome this the teeth are impulse hardened making the points of the saw very hard while the rest of the blade remains flexible. This way blades last a lot longer than they should but will eventually dull and because the teeth are so hard no file will cut them, so they are a consumable item. Workshop heaven will sell you a replacement but..........
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They are definitely consumable. Something like a plane is a lovely thing to treasure though. At least you can sharpen the blade. Veritas do an apron plane that is perfect or Clifton/Veritas for the big ones.
A good set square is another nice lifetime tool. You need to know which type you prefer though.
Sharpening kit is another thing that works for all your tools and makes every job better.
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A hammer or an axe can be a lifetime investment as well, no matter how many times you replace the head or the handle : )
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Plane was where my head went last night too. I think the idea behind the saws originally was that the set is not something I was likely going to buy for myself. But the consumable point makes total sense.
I have a few cheap planes that I have managed to sharpen well (somehow) and are a joy to use. I can only imagine a better put together one would be a nice thing to have.
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Depends on span and expected style, finish.
I'm a sucker for cleft chestnut
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Nice work! I'm thinking something like the below, a chance to work on some mortice and tenon joinery. I might make it in some cheaper wood first off then think about getting fancy.
https://www.diy.com/departments/grange-timber-infill-gate-h-0-9m-w-0-9m/255269_BQ.prd
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Hence the practice run! Will have to wait until I have the shed and therefore the big workbench. Really looking forward to having somewhere big, dedicated and flat to work. Hoping to have a 6' x 4' MDF topped central workbench with a couple of side board type benches along two walls then for pillar drill and mitre saw use.
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The capping is available in plastic or metal and also as a conduit. One advantage on building sites is the wires won't be damaged by a plasterers trowel. It helps if you need to fish a wire out of the wall though.