Stop in for a cup of coffee

I wouldn't feel bad. If it's stuff he doesn't need, he is probably glad to see it get used. There are other ways to return the favor. Hoppy needed windshield install help. He gave me a motor. He then gave me wheels. I build him a table. None of which was ever a 'deal', just helping each other out...
I guess you're right. Since I'm new at this and he lives 1,000 km away, I'm having a hard time making it up to him. Yet.