proper tool is best but check this out he he
"Here's a Harbor Freight planer I modified to have smooth depth changing and the handle makes it easy for anyone to adjust. It's very light and great for anyone who i starting out, all my friends who have tried it love it"
http://www.surfboardpainting.com/sbp/blog/7-0_ice9/railband.JPG (Message edited by hawaj on October 16, 2008)