If the shipping rates are comparable (and if they'll do it), you might save a few $$ by ordering it in Canadian dollars. Our buck has gotten pounded lately, and Lee Valley's exchange rate still looks pretty generous.

: I haven't seen anything in the same price range as a Record, but Veritas
: makes a low angle spokeshave that looks nice for ~$40. I haven't used one,
: but a friend has one and likes it. I'm probably going to order one and
: also one of their low angle block planes. I'll set up my Record 'shave and
: plane to use for roughing out and use the Veritas tools for fine work. If
: you have any questions about it, the instructions are on the web site and
: you can print them out. Just click on the "instr" link near the
: price.

: BTW, if you order the Veritas spokeshave, be sure to order the blade holder
: for sharpening it, too. It's under the "acc" link.