I know there have been a ton of posts debating the 7 vs 8 issue, but I still find myself unable to choose.
From everything I have read, there seems to be some consensus that the 7 is a better plane for edge jointing. If money were no object and you could have both, would you buy an 8 for flattening and a 7 for edges?
Is there a disadvantage trying to use something as large as a 7 or 8 for smaller boards? What is the smallest board you would try to flatten with an 8?
Thanks,
Steve