I've been trying to learn more of using hand tools lately. Since I don't know anyone local who can help, it's all been internet learning, and trial an error. Last night I needed to rip a 9* angle cut off the face and cross cut a 15* angle off the end of a board. I debated firing up the bandsaw, but decided to do it by hand.
I've learned the secret to getting good with a hand plane. The trick to being good with a plane is being bad with a saw. Got to where I needed to be though.