I have a Stanley #5 that I restored and it works great. I also have a LN block plane. Looking at getting a #4 smoother, but I am wondering since I already have the #5, am I better off just setting that up as a smoother and getting something bigger like a #7? Or should I go with a #2 or 3 so there is more of a difference in size from the #5? I am a tall guy, but my hands aren't huge.
I build primarily furniture for personal use. Try to do most of my milling with power tools, although I don't have a jointer and have been unimpressed by the results I get from my planer sled, so often use the #5 to get one side close to flat to run through the thicknesser.
I don't see myself ever having 10 planes, so I don't want to regret spending the $ on something too similar to what I already have.
Thanks for the advice.
Ted