I have been here for a very long time.  I fully understand that we have
been called the support group from the ether regions. However, I am looking
for an honest answer.  I have been thinking of a shooting plane foe a
while. The Veritas, and the Philly come to mind, and I actually have the
skills to build my own strike block plane.

I recently re ground my iron to 23 degrees on my 605 1/2 c. And I get
tissue thin shavings on cherry end grain when I use it in my shooting
board.  Am I likely to get enough of an enhanced performance with a real
shooter to justify the cost or hassle?