 Blade Diameter: 178 mm |
 Power: 750 W |
 Max cutting height: 55 mm |
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| Arbor size: 15 mm | Weight: 9 kg |
| Blade Tilt: 90-45° |
The Inca Universal (US model 150/159) table saw is a small but very accurate machine. It is still quite sought after on the second-hand market. It is known for its high precision and small footprint. It is the smaller brother of the Inca Major.
The Universal is driven by a pulley and belt from a motor suspended under the table. This means the motor can easily be replaced. There also is a version called Inca Compact, which is essentially the same machine, but with the motor integrated underneath the saw.
A unique aspect is that the table tilts rather than the saw blade. This makes angled cuts more dangerous.
The Universal is excellent machine for beginners who are looking for the quality and precision of higher end machines, but don’t want to spend too much. Its size is a limiting factor, and it can be worth looking for an Inca Major instead, which is not much more expensive.
There are several attachment available, namely a mortising, tenoning, moulding, and sanding attachment. The tenoning jig is considered especially well-designed.
Replacement Blades: The Inca Universal can use up to 7-inch (178mm) blades. However, because it has an unusual arbor (15mm) you will need to use a reducer ring to fit modern saw blades (usually from 30 to 15mm). For example, this one sold by Axminster.
North American saw blades of up to 7-inches often have a 5/8″ bore, so you’ll need to use a different reducer ring.
Highly precise, affordable, and small. May be too small for some people, and angled cuts are difficult.
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Machine Atlas Guides
Guide to Inca Woodworking Machines
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An overview of all the Inca woodworking machines, and a look at what makes them still so popular today.
Reviews and Videos
Video of Inca Universal in use
youtube.com
A video showing the machine being used, as well as the mortising attachment. Do not copy his method of cutting with the miter gauge and fence simultaneously.
How to change the blade and riving knife
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Short video tutorial on how to change the blade and riving knife on the Inca Universal
General
Inca Owners' Group on Yahoo
yahoo.com
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The oldest and probably most dedicated community of owners of Inca machines. Not the easiest to use, but full of knowledge and a very helpful community.
Doebeli.ch - Inca Parts and Manuals
doebeli.ch
Doebeli.ch still has stock for many spare parts of Inca machines and also list many manuals and part numbers on their site. If you cannot find your answer there, try to contact Roland Gloor.
Repairs
Inca Maschinen Switzerland
inca-maschinen.ch
Featured Resource
New Swiss company that took over the stock from Doebeli. Also repair and sell refurbished Inca machines.
Inca Machines
incamachines.com
French company which sells refurbished Inca machines and spare parts.
Manuals
Manual in PDF format
inca-maschinen.ch
The official manual in English, French, and German
Mortising Table Manual
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Manual for the mortising table that could be attached to the Inca Universal (and Inca Major).
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All the specs and options for the Inca Universal 341.017
| General | |
|---|---|
| Weight (standard configuration) | 9 kg |
| Motor | |
| Motor Voltage | 3x 400V 3x 230V 1x 230V |
| Extra Features and Options | |
|---|---|
| Extension Tables | Option |
| Mortising attachment | Option |
| Sanding attachment | Option |
| Tenoning attachment | Option |
| Moulding attachment | Option |
| Table Saw | |
|---|---|
| Maximum Cutting Height | 55 mm |
| Table Dimensions | 420 x 340/640 mm |
| Saw blade | |
| Saw Blade Diameter | 178 mm |
| Tilt | 90-45° |
| Arbor diameter | 15 mm |
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Sometimes the riving knife for this machine is missing, but you can make it yourself (get it laser/water-cut or cut it yourself, not too expensive). On the Inca owners group there is detailed scan with precise size markings which you can print and use as a guide.
Hi can anyone help me with details on the chuck i require for the mortice attachment.
I bougt a inca table saw on line but the chuck is missing Can you supply me with chuck tapper size please
I own an INCA Major 341.018 table saw. There is a problem in raising and lowering the table. Can you provide assistance in what I can do to repair the saw? Thank you
Hi Edgar, this is a common problem with the Inca Major. Usually it’s due to a lot of gunk and dust built up inside. Do not try to force it, or you may break something. This video shows specifically what to clean. Taking the machine apart is a bit of work, but not too difficult actually.
Hope that helps!
Hey folks, I have this saw and I am looking to see if anyone has the plans for the table it mounts to? I have it rigged up now but would be nice to remake the original design.
Hi everyone, I have recently been given an INCA table saw, but for the life of me I can’t find a serial number on it. It doesn’t have the integrated motor, so I’m tending to think it is the Inca Universal 341.017. Are there other potentials?
Hi Dave, another easy way to see the difference between the Universal and the Major table saws is the shape of the mitre slot. The Universal has a dovetail-shaped miter slot, while the Major’s is square.
Hope that helps.
hello all, I have one of these saws in original condition on a Buck and Ryan(?) steel frame with inbuilt dust extraction and accessories which is lovely. How much is this worth and where can I best sell it?
Looking for the chuck taper size
How is the Inca machine now