I use almost all Ullmann carbide tools including wheels for the electric tool. Also have a "long jointer" I got from Brownells decades ago that I've very carefully sharpened with a fine 3-cornered file. These carbide tools are expensive and difficult to recommend to the casual hobbiest.
I use ONLY pull cutter (cut on pull stroke rather than push). I start with a 75* wheel with the electric tool asnd would do the same with a hand tool. After two passes I change to a 90* tool to point-up.
Your advice about time is Very good. Unfortunately us Pros have to extend that. My limit is 2 hours, get up, stretch, walk around, uncross my eyes, etc then one more session for the day. When I start making mistakes, I've been at it too long.
I'm not in the shop right now, will see if I can shoot a photo later...
