Thanks for the honest feedback everyone! Even with the couple of negatives, he will stay on my list as a source for a scrub plane. After dealing with old custom bikes the last few years, I've had similar hot/cold with the vendors I send my money too. Will also consider buying or building a woodie too. I have the cambered Hock iron on my wish list at Veritas expressly for this purpose. I'm not in dire need of the scrub yet, but I will be wanting it soon, and wanted to start my window shopping. Thanks again!
If it ain't broke, fix it til it is!