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Need new (another) block plane.I worked with a cabinet maker helping with the install and used his old Stanley No.118.I really liked it and appreciated the retractable iron.Did a quick search on used tools and found this seems to now be a “collectors” tool and goes for about $100.I’m not that much into nostalgia.Are the new Stanley versions “Low Angle” worthwhile? Are Record brand planes worth the extra money for the same design.Thanks.
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Need new (another) block plane.I worked with a cabinet maker helping with the install and used his old Stanley No.118.I really liked it and appreciated the retractable iron.Did a quick search on used tools and found this seems to now be a "collectors" tool and goes for about $100.I'm not that much into nostalgia.Are the new Stanley versions "Low Angle" worthwhile? Are Record brand planes worth the extra money for the same design.Thanks.