If you could just buy one premium plane (new lie nielson, veritas, woody) what would it be and why?
Just curious as I often scan various websites, oogle the nice tools, but then get scared away at the price tags and think "If I was to spend 300-500 on a plane, what would really give me the best return on investment" as far as actually needing a precision ground body, adjuster, blade, whatever. I'm my mind it's either the jointer or smoother. But what would it be for you? Let's include the other specialty / joinery planes as well.