I love my LA block. I have a second blade so I can change the bevel angle in a snap. I also got the tote and knob to make it a sort-of No.3. If I had to do it again I would probably get the
ball-tail but, that's me. Mom and dad got me the apron plane for Christmas and it has become my go-to where I used to use the block plane. This is OK as I just leave the tote and knob on the LA block.
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