Guess who wrote:
On 31 Mar 2005 10:18:36 -0800, "TheNewGuy"
wrote:

Glad you're enjoying it. I have one that used to belong to my father
...and I'm old! I still use it all the time, along with a few
others.
Keep it sharp and aligned, and always let the tool do the work.

Yup, while I was able to use it "right out the box," the next skill set
I need to acquire is sharpening! (A book each on hand planes and
sharpening are in the "basket" alongside that shoulder plane I
mentioned to Charlie above...)

Thanks,
Chris