I am using cherry.

Andy wrote:
wrote:
I have read in an article that some people can obtain a "glass-like"
finish using a scraper plane (e.g. Stanley #112). I can use my #112 to
avoid tearout issues, but the results are not as smooth as a regular
plane. Do you find that you can get a better finish with a #5 or a
scraper plane? If you get a better result with the scraper plane, do
you have any tips you can share?

Thanks.

What kind of wood are you using? Scrapers don't work as well on softer
woods like pine/poplar.
Andy