Sounds like you are having good times in the shop. Don't never stop.
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Sounds like you are having good times in the shop. Don't never stop.
Sharpening stones, I like sharpening stones! :D
My first hand plane was a #4. I own a scrub plane, and it is smaller than the #4. If you are thinking scrub plane, take a #4 or #5 and use a more heavily cambered blade with a wide mouth; especially since you are space limited.
If I were to cut back on my planes and I was choosing between a #4 and a #5, I would own a #5. I currently have two usable #4 planes (I send you a PM about one of them). I think that I have a third one in a box. it is new in original packaging and I have not had time to check it. I think I also have a #5 in the same condition. I do not remember how many usable #5 planes I have (could be two, but I just do not remember).
Steve mentioned creating your own Chisel plane as though it was a trivial task... I am way to busy to complete all my tasks, but, this sounds like something to look into.