Lee Valley's slick Vaccuum Switch

[Al R.]

That may be true, but what does it cost you to stop what you're doing, start up and drive your vehicle to the woodworking store? I know for me the cost is much more to do the driving. Just keeping it all in perspective.

I agree with you, and that’s why I usually order online for new tools.
For all the orders I have placed in the past and recently with LV the shipping has been around $12. They usually ship from NY and I live in South FL, and so far their online customer service has been very good. Once I even sent an email to Mr. Lee Leonard (the founder), and he had responded me in a short period: that was very appreciative. I really like their products, I know the planes I have from them with good care my son will use it one day when he becomes an adult, and still will remain for future grandchildren.

[LCHIEN]

seems like all the stores are having periodic free shipping... including Rockler, Woodcraft and Lee Valley. I think LV had one such promotion recently. get on their mailing list and they may offer it again soon.