Some of the problems you all are having with the modified Hitachi might be solved with a product this company offers. (http://www.shapers.com.au/index.htm) The shaper’s barrell is an interesting looking replacement cutting head too. Just added a new link to the Resources List.>>Materials Supplies>>Tools. Shapers Australia has some unique items, shapers barrel, and depth adjustment replacement knob for the Hitachi and some well designed shaping and glassing stands. Prices are in Aus$ so remember to convert. tom.
Some of the problems you all are having with the modified Hitachi might be > solved with a product this company offers. > (http://www.shapers.com.au/index.htm) The shaper’s barrell is an > interesting looking replacement cutting head too.>>> Just added a new link to the Resources List.>>Materials > Supplies>>Tools. Shapers Australia has some unique items, shapers > barrel, and depth adjustment replacement knob for the Hitachi and some > well designed shaping and glassing stands. Prices are in Aus$ so remember > to convert.>>> tom. I have one Hitachi with the grit drum on it, it is great for extremely fine cuts, but can’t remove the material fast enough for deep cuts. I use it to thin the tips of noses on short boards where there is a chance of blowing the stringer apart. It is also good for coming back over the main bands for the tune up work. I equate it to a belt sander that you actually have control over. Jim Phillips