I have never used a plane...dont have one in the shop but this looks interesting. I make wooden flutes so it could be of some interest or help..Whats your idea? What kind of plane would work best for me as a another tool in flutemaking...not necessarily on the lathe but a plane to use when I couldnt turn in on the lathe like maybe if I had a piece of wood that had a bow in it? I have a piece of cedar I experimented with boring it and letting it dry and it bowed but is still a nice piece.I think it will make a good flute but just has a bend in it.(I love a challenge sometime.)  What about a spokeshave?
     As far as planes go I know very little as there are so many kinds.I dont really want a really expensive one ..just one to remove material and have a good finish.
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One can spend on a small block plane perhaps as little as $25 and as much as $150 or more, and unfortunately you get what you pay for, in terms of blade holding an edge, ease of adjustment, et cetera.  My experience has always been I was spending my time working on inexpensive planes and working with Lie Nielsen hand planes.

The difference between green and hard wood may be similar for hand planes as for lathe tools, I've never used a hand plane on green wood.

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Mike, I just watched the video you linked to and have to say I don't recommend this method.
While the physics make sense, the tool is not made for this, period.
The blade is not made to be used in a power tool setting, (not the proper steel). While it may be less likely to get a catch as the operator mentions, it is possible if the blade is set incorrectly (like there's a correct way to use a plane incorrectly
The sole of the plane shouldn't touch anything other than wood, (they are not made of very hard steel) certainly not to be used on a hardened steel tool rest.
IMO
This is just a quick & dirty shortcut and shows little respect for the tools.
If you need to remove a "bend" from a piece of turning stock, either mill it before hand or turn it true with the appropriate lathe tools.

As someone once said, "I can open up a can of paint with a chisel, but it doesn't do either one any good"

I did stumble onto a plane designed to operate under power on a lathe.

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I found it interesting that the cutting blade and assembly is the same as that traditionally used on many metal spokeshaves. 

Used to make tapered pieces such as chair spindles for windsor or latter back chairs, chair legs.   Might even work for flute production.

Very British!!