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@mikeprutz – I was actually looking for a rusty plane to rehab, but it is hard to find one without a broken tote, cracked sole, or a worn out blade that sells for anywhere less than $30. Yours is a great find.
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I have been using an old ECE Primus 704 plane for smoothing up until now. The 704 has a 50 degree bed, which is favorable for reducing tearout, but the mouth is not adjustable and is probably too open for the thinnest of shavings. I do love the feel of wood planes, and the 704 does a pretty good job, but the way you can wrap your fingers around the tote on the No. 4 makes it feel more nimble perhaps. It will be interesting to compare the two.