I use mine quite a bit, as i do not have a powered jointer or planer. I mill small parts as much as possible with the tablesaw, but I use my jointer plane to create the reference edge and face first. I really like using multiple planes with different tasks, maybe because it saves some immediate sharpening. I may use a scrub, a jack, a jointer and a smoother all on the same piece.

I'm currently using a Woodriver #7. I also have an old Stanely #8 that doesn't get much use any more but it's a fine plane.