Type of machine
Jointer Planer ComboManufacturer
MetaboDesigned in
Germany
Production status
New
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 Jointing width: 260 mm |
 Power: 2200 W |
 Max jointing depth: 3 mm |
Tables length: 1040 mm |
| Type of Cutters: Two replaceable two-sided knives | Fence Tilt: 90-45 ° |
| Working height: 960 mm |
| Planer width: 260 mm |
Power: 2200 W |
| Max depth of cut: 3 mm |
Table length: 400 mm |
| Max workpiece height: 160 mm | Feed rate(s): 5m/min |
The Metabo HC260 jointer-planer combination is the successor of the original Elektra Beckum HC260, with a few modifications. It is one of the most popular mobile jointer planers, and one of the most affordable among the ‘reliable’ manufacturers.
Unlike the earlier Elektra Beckum models, the Metabo HC 260 cannot be upgraded with a mortiser. The fence of the two models is actually very similar and the Metabo one can be used on older EB models. The blade guard has been changed, however, and now can be raised or lowered at the end of the outfeed table.
Some versions come with resharpenable blades and some with two-sided replaceable blades. The throwaway blades are generally preferable, because you only have to align them with the tables once, and then you can maintain the same setting forever. They are also not very expensive.
To convert the machine from jointing to planing mode, one side of the tables needs to be taken off, the dust-port flipped over and secured to the body of the machine. This should take no more than 2 minutes.
Replacement Blades: If you’re looking for some new blades, you can buy one-sided resharpenable ones on eBay, Amazon Germany, or on Amazon UK.
If you’re looking for the two-sided replaceable blades, you can find them also on Amazon Germany, eBay, or Amazon UK. eBay seems to be slightly cheaper most of the time.
Good machine that's proven its worth over 2 decades. Can't really go wrong with it.
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Reviews and Videos
How to video: Setting up the Metabo HC 260
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Detailed video showing the unboxing and set up of the Metabo HC 260 by youtuber Badger Workshop
Review video of the HC 260
youtube.com
Review video of the Metabo HC 260 after some time in use, also by youtuber Badger Workshop
General
Official page on Metabo's website
metabo.com
Official page of the HC 260 on Metabo's website
Repairs
Parts list and exploded drawings
metabo-service.com
Detailed parts list with exploded view drawings. Most parts can still be ordered readily online. Some will also fit the older Elektra Beckum HC 260.
Manuals
Official manual on the Metabo website
metabo.com
Official HC260 manual on the Metabo website
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| General | |
|---|---|
| Working height | 960 mm |
| Weight (standard configuration) | 71 kg |
| Total height | 960 mm |
| Total width | 620 mm |
| Motor | |
| Motor Voltage | 3x 400V 1x 230V |
| Jointer | |
|---|---|
| Jointing width | 260 mm |
| Max depth of cut | 3 mm |
| Tables length | 1040 mm |
| Type of cutters | Two replaceable two-sided knives |
| Fence tilt | 90-45° |
| Planer | |
|---|---|
| Planer Width | 260 mm |
| Max depth of cut | 3 mm |
| Table length | 400 mm |
| Max workpiece height | 160 mm |
| Feed rate(s) | 5m/min |
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