Dec 26, 2020 Inca Band Saws. Inca made three band saws, the Inca Euro 260 (US model 310/320/330/340), the larger Inca Expert 500 (US model 710), and the much more unknown, and smallest, Inca Euro 205. The Euro 260 can be found more often on the second-hand market today than the Expert 500. Aug 20, 2013 INCA (INJECTA) woodworking resources. Manuals, Catalogs, model numbers, 341 Table Saws, 342 Band Saws, 343 Jointer/Planers, 344 Shapers.
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Introduction
To get us off on the right foot - the Inca 710 is the only bandsaw I have ever owned. That said, I cannot compare it to any other bandsaw. So what follows is simply years of experience with this bandsaw.
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I believe that I purchased this bandsaw back in the early 90's. I do remember that it took about 7-months to receive. It was a Swedish machine and that was how long it took to be delivered.
I've been asked many times why I purchased this style of bandsaw over the more conventional two-wheeled versions. I think I liked this bandsaw because its throat depth was greater than the Delta's and other two-wheeled bandsaw's that were offered at that time.
Uniqueness
This bandsaw is unique for a number of reasons. The first and most obvious one is, of course, the fact that it has three wheels. The second is that the operator works from the opposite side from what is considered the norm in perhaps all of the other woodworking bandsaws. The INCA is operated with the spine to the operator's right. Most bandsaws are operated with the spine to the left of the operator.
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At one time I thought the INCA was different because it was of 'European' design, but todays European bandsaws (minimax, Hammer, etc) are operated from the opposite side of my INCA. I have no idea why this is, but I have gotten very comfortable working with my INCA as it is.
The last 'unique' feature of the INCA is that it has flat tires. Most bandsaw tires are crowned in their center.
My INCA has served me very well, but like all other power tools it has its shortcomings as will be discussed below.
Set-up
Instruction Manual
I wanna start laughing, but this instruction manual leaves a lot to be desired. However, after 're-arranging' the pages and re-reading the 'revised' version several times, it finally all came together for me. As noted earlier, this was my first bandsaw, so the lack of a helpful instruction manual was a serious problem initially.
Blade Choice
I have used Wood Slicers, Timber Wolf, and Viking blades with great success. Correct blade length is 104-1/2', but sometimes you cannot get that exact length. For instance, today you can only get the Wood Slicer in a length of 104'. The image below shows that back in 2012 they offered the correct length. That is no longer the case. The best you can do today is a Wood Slicer in length 104'. Fortunately, that length will work just fine.
Roller-Bearing Bandsaw Guides
These can be problematic until you realize their limitations.
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The bearings are adjusted by loosening the set screws as seen in the previous image. Once the set screws are loose, you must use a pair of pliers to twist the guides away from the blade. To tighten the rollers against the blade you can use the pliers or use a small hammer to gently tap the roller back until it just barely touches the blade.
My roller-guide adjustment is as follows: I first raise the guide post assemble to the height of the stock I will be cutting. This is crucial if you are cutting veneer. Then I back out all of the side
Dust Collection
The best I can saw about this is that
Motor
These can be problematic until you learn to work with them.
Operation
Issues
One of Festool's little secrets is a small plastic fixture that rides directly on top of the workpiece which prevents tearout. Simple but very effective. The next photo shows this clearly.
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Jim B
I just picked up a Inca 342 186 BS and looking for the manual. The tires are pretty well cracked so will need to find a pair of them. Looks like the originals are glued on? Does anyone have one of these BS? Only spent a few hundred on in so not too worried if things don't work out. It has a 3/4hp motor below the table it sits on. Not an 'integral' motor like I have seen on some. The gent I purchased it from said it has been sitting in his garage for 15 yrs!
Thanks for any information/help!
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- Inca 342 186 Bandsaw Manual -- Jim B -- 3/10/2013, 8:28 pm
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