These are all the things I have done to this planers:
Handle has been moved,
1/4 turn depth control, 1/4 turn = 3mm / .120in. Upgraded solid brass mechanism.
Rounded base plates,
Exhaust dust port,
Shaved drive belt housing,
Razor sharp blades,
25ft cord,
all bearings have been serviced or replaced.
I use a modification kit from Wave shapers in Western Australia.
The kit itself is $220 +shipping.
The planer works perfectly and ready to go.