Hitachi Planer Mods w/ on the fly adjustment (I hope)

General Discussion
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I took Mako’s advise and drilled and tapped the shaft collar and then drilled and tapped another hole into the planer body to act as a stop. I used a dab of epoxy on the and screwed in the set screw that would act as the stop pin. Worked perfectly. 

I used set screws that way if anything needs repair I have the ability to take it apart.

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With everthing working as planned and it time to wrap this build up. Anyone is is free to ask any questions and I would be more than happy to answer. 

First, let me show the action on the depth adjustment, it is just about a 1/4 turn from zero to full cut. I am very happy with the results!

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Here is the finished product!

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And here is the parts list of everthing I used to make these modifications

Parts list:

  • 3/8"-16 Threaded Rod - Home Depot
  • 3/8" Washers - Home Depot
  • Assorted Box of Springs - Home Depot
  • JB Weld SteelStik - Home Depot
  • JB Weld - Home Depot
  • 5 Min Epoxy - Home Depot
  • 8-32 x 1/2" Set Screw - Home Depot
  • Pop Rivets - Home Depot 
  • 1” Aluminum Bar Stock - Home Depot
  • Twist Wire Connectors- Home Depot
  • Shimano Type D Coaster Brake Hub - Part 12 (Clutch Cone) - Ebay
  • Shimano Type D Coaster Brake Hub - Part 14 (Clutch Driver) - Ebay
  • 3/8"-16 Threaded Shaft Collar (Part CTC-210) - Essentra Components 
  • Soft Touch Knob 3/8"-16 (Part RK-135) - Essentra Components 
  • 25' Cord - FoamEZ
  • Vacuum Attachment - FoamEZ

The only thing I may change is replace the set screw on the shaft collar with a lever. 

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Brilliant.  Thanks for documenting this in such great detail.

Next someone should replace the green housing with all carbon fiber.  Kidding.  Sort of.

all the best

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Looks great. I still get contacted constantly on the videos I did years ago. I love that people are continually making /progressing  the mods for the  better. I love that knob and will switch to using them myself.

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Thank you for that!

I used the sink hot/cold stem method and I think I hate the spring I put in there.

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YAAAAASSSS!

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Awesome _m/

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Newleaf, I appreciate the videos that you posted.  They helped me through all of the other modifications and actually got the wheels turning on my version of the depth adjustment. Thank you!

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Great stuff.  My compliments.  Lowel

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Hey @Mreuther
This is awesome. I’m just wondering if you would be able to re-post or send the pictures? They somehow arent getting displayed and I’d love to see them.
This seems like a manageable way to get the on-the-fly adjustment done and id like to try it.
Cheers

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Pictures were lost in the transition to the new format. Some were mine. Anyway, here is a step by step easy to follow set of videos on how to set up the depth adjustment on an inexpensive planer. Same concept can be used with many brands and models. Go to his channel for the rest of the series.

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I spent a little time looking but unfortunately I couldn’t find any of the picture. I thought I PDF’d the thread but can’t find where it is saved

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I can’t see the current pictures. The pictures from your first post were great, nothing visible after that though. What format are you using?