I've been wrestling with my wrist breaker Makita 12" planer for several years now and no matter how I lube or clean it out I can still twist that thing about off the table if I try to adjust the head without holding on with both hands.
Yesterday I tried the Ridged 13" planer at HD and just fell in love with that smooth easy adjustment system that moves the cutter head up and down.
Does anyone have and use this? It's kind of pricy but that slick movement might be worth it to me.