what is the best type of power plainer to buy, are there differences, any suggestions?
I would suggest aquiring the Clark modified Hitachi Planer. The one available at Foam EZ has the vacuum attachment and upgraded sealed bearings already on it. I was amazed to see Al Merrick using one in his “Flow” DVD (thought he would’ve used a Skil). I have heard others here using different brands with good results too…but my recommendation would be the Hitachi.
where could i get a plainer that is Clark modified?
www.fiberglasssupply.com shipping out of Washington State has them still. $375.
I looked at the www.foamez.com site. I’ve been using the earlier version which which was’nt as ergonmical as the present version.
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what is the best type of power plainer to buy, are there differences, any suggestions?
that would be planer.
375$ is a little steep for me, so if i buy a regular industrial planer at a hardware store what kind of difference will it make?
you can buy the Hitachi 20SB planner from lowes without the modification from clark for $99.00
make the modifications yourself over a period of time