SKIL 100 CUT DOWN?

I Have a skil 100 planer, need to know if I need to cut the base plate down to work on short boards as well as longboards? Give me the pros and cons.

I Have a skil 100 planer, need to know if I need to cut the base plate > down to work on short boards as well as longboards? Give me the pros and > cons. …leave it just the way it is,no need to cut it down.There’s not much weight loss,or controlability gained by chopping the body.Plus it’s worth more in full length. If you’re really worried about the shorty’s ,just go buy a hitachi.Herb