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I would recommend you buy an old Marples, Stanley etc or any other maker of years gone by.
That is what I have and they are wonderful. Just make sure the pins are long enough so they can last your lifetime.
I just love the patina, proportions of the older tools. PS they also work better than the new.
Try Jim Bode Tools, or The Best Things they both sell quality older tools at fair prices.
Remember it may seem expensive, but if you plan to use the tools for twenty years or so, is it really expensive.
And yes make one yourself, but I would still buy an older one to see the standard that you want to aim for.