GraemeD
Established Member
Having recently rebuilt an old Wadkin planer, my faithful Elektra Beckum HC260 Planer-Thicknesser is up for grabs. It is an original German built machine which is really solid and well made.....way better than the Chinese clones which seem to be based on its design. It has a 3HP motor and zips through oak at its full 10" cutting width with ease.
However what really makes this unusual is that the motor is attached to the side, rather than slung underneath, and is removable via a quick release fixing. This arrangement does have a couple of advantages which could be really significant for some. It means that the machine is semi-portable (easily movable by one person when the motor is removed), and best of all can be used on a bench top.
I used it with a simple stand, which is literally just a box to allow for floor-standing; but as you can see from the pics, it works just as well on a bench. This can therefore be a really solid and capable bench-mounting P/T, which could be lifted onto the bench when needed, and put away in between times if space is limited. Usually, bench mounting P/Ts are much smaller with less capacity, and not rated for heavy duty use like this one.
Comes with the full extraction kit as shown, a pair of reasonably sharp HSS knives, and a spare drive belt. Looking for £275 ono, collection from Herts/Cambs border. Please PM me if interested....I have lots more photos I can email out. I also have a matching mortising table attachment available separately if required.
All the best
Graeme
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However what really makes this unusual is that the motor is attached to the side, rather than slung underneath, and is removable via a quick release fixing. This arrangement does have a couple of advantages which could be really significant for some. It means that the machine is semi-portable (easily movable by one person when the motor is removed), and best of all can be used on a bench top.
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I used it with a simple stand, which is literally just a box to allow for floor-standing; but as you can see from the pics, it works just as well on a bench. This can therefore be a really solid and capable bench-mounting P/T, which could be lifted onto the bench when needed, and put away in between times if space is limited. Usually, bench mounting P/Ts are much smaller with less capacity, and not rated for heavy duty use like this one.
![IMG_0295r.JPG](https://proxy.imagearchive.com/eb5/eb5cf46f8284dc2e703093d10b381ab3.jpg)
Comes with the full extraction kit as shown, a pair of reasonably sharp HSS knives, and a spare drive belt. Looking for £275 ono, collection from Herts/Cambs border. Please PM me if interested....I have lots more photos I can email out. I also have a matching mortising table attachment available separately if required.
All the best
Graeme