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
In my novice opinion, the combination of the ergonomic handle position, the sliding front depth shoe with the ability to change the depth clicker to work as a smooth zero to max depth of cut is what made the Skil the industry standard. Also, the fact that it it a well built tool.
Yes, the Skil 100 has its Achille’s heals: the front shoe is prone to cracking (when treated roughly) and current parts availability and a space number of repair shops willing to work on them.
If you look at planers that are modified for surfboard shaping, the objective is to mimic the Skil 100’s ergonomic handle location/angle and on the fly depth adjustment.
Two things about Accurate Planers; 1. They are louder than a Skil. 2. The bearing seat in the housing.
That’s why I no longer lust after the Accurate planers. They sure look awesome though, but I think planers are already loud enough, lol.
Yeah, put one of those on a Shop-Vac like those red or orange ones from Home Depot or Lowe’s and you’ve got more db’s than Ozzie Osborne could take.