I've got four block planes: #18, #65, LV LA, and some really tiny non-descript thing. I love the LV LA. I got it after struggling for far too long with a cheap craftsman. Best money I've spent. I would highly recommend it, but then again, I do plenty of stuff where it is nice to have. I picked up the 18 at a flea market and the 65 on the bay, each around $20. I like low angle because you can have different attack angles with a single unit.