I say listen to watercraft, all that Mitch says is correct. He has them all so I would take his advice. The only thing that I can add is that the old Clark Hitachi is a very good tool and they do not fail if used with a vacuum attachment, I buy them every time that I see them up for sale.
Matt
(second photo) I used to be a roof cutter. That’s what I used to cut the plumb cuts on a full rack of rafters all in one shot.
Barry, what parts do you need to get that typ5 into service.
Mitch,
All I need to get that Type 5 going is a front shoe & lever, blades (the older Type} and a belt.
The rest is just bolts.
I’m stoked to nearly have that thing up and running.
The longer shoe isn’t the point. Most shapers cut 'em off at the handle. Just in the way unless you are doing nothing but minimal rockered planks. Lowel
thanks for your .02! I’ve always wanted a skil100, but w prices $500+ I’m always short on $… so I’ll probably just buy a modded Hitachi. Would you know if they’re powerful enough to build an occasional lb?if not, I may just save for a skil.
Don’t have a lever. I’m looking for a shoe myself. But PM me your shipping address. I’ll send you a new belt. (no charge).
Maybe I missed something, are the blades like the skil or do they have spiral blades like the Hog?
Skil. Check out their website. It’s worth the visit. L