Thread: Habco - NOT Hafco Tablesaw

Looks like a good buy. and heaps of fun to play around with.



Cheers


Steve

Looks like a great buy to me. You might be interested in this old thread from these forums first started in 2004.

Thanks, Steve & John for your comments and best wishes.
John, I had a look at the earlier Habco threads the other day when I was considering whether to buy the saw or not. I only had very vague memories of the brand from long ago and was seeking information - and once again the Forum came in handy
With the saw-table I got recent receipts from the previous owner showing the bearings had been replaced and also that the motor alone had been re-conditioned at a cost of $151 - so I am very happy with my purchase.
Cheers
Mick C

did you get the spindle head with it ? i got given one today with all sorts of bits and pieces and he said he has a bandsaw attatchement for it somewhere will follow it up..............bob

Hi Bob
The machine I bought came with the spindle moulder attachment, grinding wheel with taper fitting for buffing wheel, jacob's chuck, 9 inch sanding disc and a few odds'n'ends I haven't worked out yet. I still haven't been able to find anyone with a Manual that I could get a copy of. As well as asking on the Forum, I placed an advert. in the "In Search" section of the Daily Telegraph, all to no avail.
Definitely no bandsaw attachment with mine. There is also supposed to be a dowelling jig for them as well.
Mick C.

Sounds like you got a top deal Mick.
A workshop in one machine.
Good luck with the manual,
you've been very lucky with that machine;
someone will know or have one.
Cheers, Crowie

Originally Posted by mañana

Hi Bob
The machine I bought came with the spindle moulder attachment, grinding wheel with taper fitting for buffing wheel, jacob's chuck, 9 inch sanding disc and a few odds'n'ends I haven't worked out yet. I still haven't been able to find anyone with a Manual that I could get a copy of. As well as asking on the Forum, I placed an advert. in the "In Search" section of the Daily Telegraph, all to no avail.
Definitely no bandsaw attachment with mine. There is also supposed to be a dowelling jig for them as well.
Mick C.

exactly what i got ,plus a couple of extras,and homemede jigs,the guys dad bought it with all his compo money following a bad accident,i think it was in the 50,s then he cutt his hand off and didnt use it again,thats why it is in great condition dont know if i will keep it but then again it would look good just sitting there...bob

Yes Bob
The Habco is a very handy little machine. Quite versatile. I hope the previous owner's dad didn't lose his hand while using the Habco. As mentioned in my first post. I did get a couple of pages of info. from the bloke I bought it from. They are on the Post. If you are unable to read them, I can possibly PM you a PDF copy. Basically it says to take the saw-blade off when using the jointer, otherwise the whole machine is liable to take off and vibrate itself to pieces.
Mick C.

dont think he lost his hand on the habco????????? here are a few photos , uncleaned or touched yet,tried the jointer works ok ,although i had to help the motor along with a spin to build up the revs, could be the capacator ,as the motor runs ok once it gets going, and it runs smooth and quiet,will see whats involved,also comes with a flexi drive ,similar to the one on a dremmell except thicker,will play with it for a while or it may find its way on to ebay who knows................bob

G'Day Bob
Did you get one of the attachments shown in the photo, and more importantly, do you know what it is? 2nd photo shows beside the Spindle Moulder for size comparison. Something blade-like is held in place by the bolt and lock-nut - but what?
Hoping
Mick C.

Originally Posted by mañana

G'Day Bob
Did you get one of the attachments shown in the photo, and more importantly, do you know what it is? 2nd photo shows beside the Spindle Moulder for size comparison. Something blade-like is held in place by the bolt and lock-nut - but what?
Hoping
Mick C.

i think it is for the spindle to do trenches, i have one and its got long straight blades like about 2'' long with it.??????????.............bob

i have decided i will sell mine,just have to work out whether to place it on the forum or ebay couldnt imagine a big call for them on the forum,a bit long in the tooth i fear.bob