Type of machine
Jointer Planer ComboManufacturer
IncaDesigned in
Switzerland
Production status
Vintage
User rating (1 vote)
 Jointing width: 260 mm |
 Power: 1150 W |
 Max jointing depth: 3 mm |
Tables length: 800 mm |
| Type of Cutters: 2-blade standard cutterblock | Fence Tilt: 45 ° |
| Planer width: 260 mm |
Power: 1150 W |
| Max depth of cut: 3 mm |
Table length: 400 mm |
| Max workpiece height: 160 mm | |
The Inca Automatic Jointer Planer 343.190 (US model 510 to 570) comes in two versions, one common to North America, which has the motor mounted on the side, and one version with the motor suspended underneath the table. The version with the motor on the side has a lever to set two feed rates (slow and fast).
This is an excellent vintage jointer-planer which is increasingly sought after, and therefore also increasing in price. Its build quality is unparalleled at this price level, with several moving parts being made from brass to make for smooth movement.
The only part that is quite prone to breakage are the cogs made from plastic. Some users have connected a separate motor to the feed system, which means less chance of breaking and manual control over the feed speed.
There are versions with standard cutterblocks (which use set-screws to set the height of the blades) and versions with a tersa cutterblock (which means you can quick-change the blades and only have to set them up once).
Replacement Blades: There are still a few places selling replacement blades for the Inca Automatic. For example on eBay (shipping worldwide), or Amazon.
Excellent vintage jointer planer. Very precise and made of high quality parts.
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Machine Atlas Guides
Guide to Inca Woodworking Machines
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The best Jointer Planer Combo for every budget (2022) – Buyer’s Guide
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Reviews and Videos
Comparison of two INCA 510 models
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Brian Wood looks at two models of the INCA 510, one in perfect pristine condition along with several accessories. Great find.
DIY: Added Motor to Control Feed Rate
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Youtuber 'thesergeant' has added an excellent feed-rate system to his Inca Jointer-Planer, which allows him to control it with a separate motor
Feed Rate Adjustment and Dust Port
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Youtuber Brent McDonald also added a manual feed rate system, as well as a dust port add-on.
General
Inca Automatic Tuning Guide by Garrett Wade
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Very detailed guide on how to set up and finetune the Inca Automatic by Garrett Wade.
Inca guide on how to use a jointer planer
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Official guide from Inca on how to use a jointer planer.
Inca Owners' Group
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The oldest and probably most dedicated community of owners of Inca machines. Full of knowledge and a very helpful community.
Repairs
Guide to adding a separate motor for the feed rollers
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Short guide (with images) on how to add a separate motor to drive the feed rollers. By a user from the Yahoo Inca Owner's Group.
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.
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.
Inca Machines
incamachines.com
French company which sells refurbished Inca machines and spare parts.
Eagle Tools - USA spare parts
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Company in California which still has spare parts for Inca Machines.
Manuals
Manual for Inca Automatic with Motor below the table
inca-maschinen.ch
Manual in English, French, and German.
Manual for Inca Automatic with Motor on the side
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Manual in English, French, and German.
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All the specs and options for the Inca Automatic Jointer Planer 343.190
| General | |
|---|---|
| Weight (standard configuration) | 35 kg |
| Motor | |
| Motor Voltage | 3x 400V 1x 230V |
| Extra Features and Options | |
|---|---|
| Extended Tables | Option |
| Jointer | |
|---|---|
| Jointing width | 260 mm |
| Max depth of cut | 3 mm |
| Tables length | 800 mm |
| Type of cutters | 2-blade standard cutterblock |
| Fence tilt | 45° |
| Planer | |
|---|---|
| Planer Width | 260 mm |
| Max depth of cut | 3 mm |
| Table length | 400 mm |
| Max workpiece height | 160 mm |
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I repaired one of these once, and I really liked the quality of the materials they used. Moving the table up and down goes quite smoothly because of the brass plates. The fence feels a bit flimsy though.
I just bought one and I agree. The fence is flimsy and enough of a distraction that it makes using it unsafe. I clipped the very tip of my finger trying to get it up and running. It only took 1/8″ of the tip so it should heal up normally – I was very lucky. But before continuing with it, I need to find a way to stiffen it up so I can press against the fence and focus on the important part – the blades. Also, this is my first time using a euro guard and I don’t think its safe either. You have to pull it to the side when doing edges which leaves the blades exposed. I’ve been using the spring loaded pork chop guards for 30 years without an issue, so this has been a very rough start with a machine that comes with some great reviews. I started with a push stick, but all it takes is a distraction or two for you to forget about that blade spinning at 30,000 rpm. Anyways – If you have any recommendations for stiffening up the fence, I would love to hear it. I’m picturing a clamp style screw bolted to the side of the outfeed table that can be adjusted to meet the back of the fence….
Hi
Please assist…
My dad passed away recently and I inherited all his tools. One of them is an INCA thickness planer. I can send photos if it will help
Can you help with a model number and from photos what is missing
Or if you have a manual so I can see images of what is missing and how to operate the machine.
It has a motor at the bottom which runs a pulley belt up to the planer…
My apologies gies for not having more info but I can send you some more images if that would help.
Also if I need some parts, if you are aware of a supplier in South Africa…
Any help would be highly appreciated…
Hi Jihan, I’m sorry for your loss.
Regarding the INCA, the 343.190 exists in two main versions: one with the motor on the side (as shown above), and also the motor below the table. So your machine is very likely the 343.190.
To lower and raise the thicknessing table you use a handwheel. This handwheel is not attached to the machine, so it’s possible to lose it. You mount it on the hexagon-shaped pin on top, besides the jointing tables. You can also use another tool (hex wrench) to turn this.
Hope that helps! If you need some more info, feel free to send me photos to robbert@machineatlas.com
OAnd to add to above comment, it looks like you can feed a piece of wood beneath the planning surface aswell that has a setting for thickness.. But I cant figure out how to move it up and down… It looks very simular to the picture of the 343.190, but the motor is at the bottom of the machine with a pully running up to the planer…
Hi Rob
Thank very much. This helped a lot thus far. I will give it a go and if I get stuck I will mail you.
Thanks again for your assistance. I have read on the internet that they stopped producing this machine in 1975…so its 2 years older than myself but apparantly still a great piece of machinery… 👍
I inherited an Inca jointer planer 343.190. I am now in need of finding it a new home. Do you have any recommendations? I live in Bucks County PA.
Hi Barb, if you’d like to make sure your inherited Inca goes to someone who appreciates its quality and will pay a fair price, I would suggest posting it to the Inca Owner’s Group. There’s a good chance there will be someone from your area who is interested.
Hope that helps!
I’m interested how much
i am very interested in your machine if still for sale please call or text me john 7 one six three nine 7 three 7 one seven thank you
I have been given an Inca planer jointer with the motor on the side, but the tables for making it a jointer are missing. I have the fence and guard, just not the tables. Does anybody have, or know where they can be had? I’m in Canada. Thank you
Ron, I have exactly the same issue and concern. I inherited an INCA jointer/planer, but it appears I’m missing the receiving table. I’m also looking for the user manual. Have you any new information since making your post on this site?
I recently picked up ones of these and this is great list of content! Thank you!
I bought one second hand 343.190 lnca jonter planer. It works very well and i need its operating and service manuals ( in english) . would any one please send me this manuals files .i live in iran .
I have an Inca planer 343-190 that is would like to sale. The motor is underneath the table. There are two blades. It works well. What is a fair price for this?
I live in Canada and have the side-mounted motor model. The drive belt to the thicknesser just broke (after decades), and I’m struggling to find a suitable replacement. Any suggestions?
It’s a flat belt, roughly 1 cm wide by 66 long.