TFTT057 Aldi / Workzone Bandsaw Review
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- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
- Every now and then Aldi have DIY specials available to buy. And sometimes one of the specials is a small hobby grade bandsaw.
I've had one for about ten months, as of the time of uploading this video, and Aldi are just about to have another batch of the bandsaws available to buy in the UK. So here's my thoughts on it.
The bandsaw is available in-store or from their website: www.aldi.co.uk...
If you have any questions, pop them in the comments and I will try to answer them. I do try to answer all comments.
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Good review Andy, ticked all the boxes and answered the questions that people tend to ask. I have one of these I bought last year(Couldn't refuse it when they were clearing the last couple at £30 😁👍) I'd like to add...as you mentioned, they're essentially a rebadged sheppach...the customer service is also handled by sheppach....and I can vouch for it. It's second to none! I had a crack in a casting out of the box...emailed them with a few pics and they took possession of the problem and got it sorted with replacement parts shipped directly to me(I requested the part as it was an easy quick fix). Glad to hear you are happy with yours too. I think it's fantastic value for £80 and a capable little machine to boot.👍😁
Thanks Huey, I've not needed to access the customer service so that's good to know.
Spot on review Andy, it’s not the worlds greatest bandsaw but it’s only 80 quid! I like mine, and you’re right about the blades, I’m on my third now. Cheers mate.
Thanks Richard.
At £80 I'm having one of those. Thanks for the review!
I would suggest investing in a better blade. Axminster have a good selection at a reasonable price. I hear that Tuffsaws is another good supplier.
Ive just popped in from phils/barneys workshop. Ive just ordered the latest ferrex bandsaw from aldi. Cant wait to see what thats like
Thanks for stopping by. I wonder if the Ferrex will be the same as the Workzone. I suspect so. The Ferrex tools that I've seen look good to me. If I had the spare cash I'd certainly get some more of them.
@@TalesFromTheTinkerage i will be doing a video on it when it arrives. It looks good spec wise. 500w motor 5inch depth of cut. We will see
I've just had a look. That's the 10" one with a proper fence and a cast table. That looks loads better than the table on the Workzone one. And a decent amount of extra power. Looks good value for the cost. I'll keep an eye out for that video.
Very good video Aldi tools are very reliable, I think you need a new plaster lol
You're weren't wrong.
Good stuff man. I'm always curious when I see work zone stuff at Aldi's. Got some chisels there and they are pretty nice.
Some of the stuff is really good. Others not so. The style of chisels they used to do get great ratings, the newer ones, less so.
I bought this tool recently, and was very happy with the blade. I bought a highly recommended replacement blade from Tuffsaws, and it was terrible in comparison. The stock blade worked far, far better.
That's interesting. I know quite a few people that rave about the blades from Tuffsaws.
Great video and review Andy, though I cannot get one this time I shall continue my vigil waiting for them to come around again.
Thanks!
They're a great small/first bandsaw for those on a budget.
I've had this machine for about a year and now the guard won't wind down. I can't see much dust on it. It's a common problem apparently. Any ideas? Ta
Sorry. I thought I had replied to you. I did have an issue with mine not winding up. I dismantled the whole thing, which was a little tricky but not too difficult. It has worked okay since. I did have a build up of sawdust but I don't know what else it could be. Some of the finishing on the metal isn't the best so it may be that. It's been fine ever since though.
@@TalesFromTheTinkerage Thanks for that but I've just worked it out. Dismantled it and just needed a new circlip to get it going again. Lovely little machine
@@catrinslade9804 That's excellent. Apologies once again for the delay in replying.
Great video Andy! Just wondering can I just sign up for an email to find out when the Aldi tools are going on sale?
Thank you.
If you register on their website then they will send you emails to let you know what specials are coming up.
Brilliant review mate thanks just in time for a possible purchase as long as my boss in door agrees lol thanks mate
Thanks. If you do, consider getting one or more new blades. I bought the bulk pack from Axminster. Six blades for less than £40.
@@TalesFromTheTinkerage Cheers mate appreciate it
A great little saw. Specs and appearance change from time to time when on sale and country to country. I did change the band from 6 x 6tpi to 8 x 14tpi, it gave a cleaner cut. The motor is a little under powered, 250w in my case, so don't push it. One big complaint was the upper bearing at the back of the band was under sized, no way would it support the band, so I fitted a larger one. No big deal for me but average Joe may not know. My 2c worth.
That's useful input. Thank you!
Looks like a handy little machine.
It is, for the money. I'm going to try and make a better table and fence at some point.
If I can only buy a band saw or scroll saw, which should I buy?
That's a good question. It depends on what you mostly want to do. If I had to choose one? I'd go for the bandsaw even though it would mean cutting the inside of some of my carvings using a fret saw/coping saw/jewellers piercing saw.
@@TalesFromTheTinkerage I'm leaning towards band saw, as for what I'm going to use it for I don't even know.
I think, given the types of things you make, that a bandsaw would be more versatile.
@@TalesFromTheTinkerage that's what I was thinking, especially after seeing Maker Monster cut bread with one, if I remember correctly.
Stephen 8x6 also did as well.
Great honest review! I do have a question... if you were going to buy a better one, which one would it be?
That is a really good question. Something from Axminster, Record Power or Jet. Cast iron table with a decent fence and maybe a mitre slot. and the largest cutting depth and throat I could afford, both space and money wise. Realistically I couldn't fit anything much bigger in the Tinkerage but there are higher quality machines of about this size.
I wish Aldi sold stuff like this in the US. Their lawyers probably told them not to -- too dangerous.
Hopefully they will at some point. I wonder if they would struggle to compete against Harbour Freight.
Excellent review Andy. I started with this machine myself and It worked like a charm. On mine the pressed steel table was dish-shaped but and not that flat. But that was easily fixed with car-body filler and a sheet of melamine. I tinkered with it to the point it cut square true and with very little blade drift and was able to cut very thin veneers. You can't beat the price. But it's not available all year around. I only replaced mine because John Clothier was selling his Aximinster saw, and it's not gone anywhere I having tucked it away and secretly don't want to see it go.
Hopefully, I will upgrade at some point but yes, for the money it's good. My table is pretty flat but I'm thinking of trying to make a better table and fence for it.
Great review mate! Covered all of the questions I would have asked. Thank you!
Cheers.
Thanks for doing a great review. I have just ordered one. Can you please reply with a link to the replacement blade you bought?
Cheers
Andy
Excellent. Here's the replacement blades I bought: www.axminster.co.uk/axcaliber-bandsaw-blades-bulk-packs-ax876224 1400mm length. You can of course pick individual blades from them. I went for a bulk pack to give some variety and to make the order up to the free delivery point with some scroll saw blades.