Thought someone might be looking for a cheap one, looks exactly the same as an Argos/Guild version (but sold for ~£70-90 with discounts), but this has a 3yr warranty.
Blade Length: 1400mm
Brand: Workzone
Colour: Blue/Grey
Corded/Cordless: Corded
Dimensions: 430 x 360 x 690 mm
Material: Steel, plastic & aluminium
Power: 350W
Product Type: Power Tools
Reverse Action: No
Voltage: 230 – 240 V
Powerful induction motor provides quiet cutting operation for medium-sized work.
Contents
1 x Band saw
1 x Saw table
1 x Push stick
1 x Parallel guide
1 x Fence clamp
1x Saw blade
1x Instruction manual
1x Quick start guide
1x Warranty Card
Features
300 x 300 mm table top for good support of medium sized work
Solid table which is tiltable from 0° to 45°
Band wheel: Ø 200 mm
Cutting speed: 900 m/min
Clearance height / width: 80 / 200 mm
Powerful induction motor provides quiet, powerful cutting operation
Long ripping fence for accurate, straight cuts
Quick lock for fast and rigid locking
Solid all-steel construction
Generous cut capacity of workpieces up to 80 mm thick
Guarantee/Warranty
3 Years
Suitable Use
Domestic & Semi-professional
All comments (21)
trojan34
5 May 17#1
anybody got any comments re this item?
slimy31 to trojan34
6 May 171#2
Only that I don't need one but I really really want one... :smiley:
I'd want to check the blades , considering they're a consumable item you'd want them to be a standard length so you can get replacements. I've no idea what a 'standard length' is though.
Looks decent although I'd like to see one in the flesh to judge for myself.
dexix
6 May 17#5
Waiting for the "it's crap compared to my £1000 dewalt" comment........
databar to dexix
6 May 17#6
Nearly there...
it's crap compared to my £1000 Startrite
but it only cost £550 :stuck_out_tongue:
seuden
6 May 17#7
Was that an original Startrite or an import?
pat123
6 May 172#8
It's crap compared to my Scheppach HBS20 bandsaw..........except it is a Scheppach HBS20 painted blue.
The Aldi bandsaw is a chinese made Einhell who badge engineer for several makes. It is exactly the same as the Scheppach HBS20 sold by Screwfix for £109.
For £80 you will get a reasonably made little bench top bandsaw which will be transformed by fitting a decent blade as the one supplied is made of monkey metal and cheese. However a decent blade may be hard to find in the correct size.
Anyone who recalls the dreadful Burgess three wheeled bandsaws of the 60/70/80s will think this is a belter of a saw but, thanks to Herr Aldi's super returns policy, once you have used it and realise that it really is crap, you can get a full refund. Fantastic!
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Blade Length: 1400mm
Brand: Workzone
Colour: Blue/Grey
Corded/Cordless: Corded
Dimensions: 430 x 360 x 690 mm
Material: Steel, plastic & aluminium
Power: 350W
Product Type: Power Tools
Reverse Action: No
Voltage: 230 – 240 V
Powerful induction motor provides quiet cutting operation for medium-sized work.
Contents
1 x Band saw
1 x Saw table
1 x Push stick
1 x Parallel guide
1 x Fence clamp
1x Saw blade
1x Instruction manual
1x Quick start guide
1x Warranty Card
Features
300 x 300 mm table top for good support of medium sized work
Solid table which is tiltable from 0° to 45°
Band wheel: Ø 200 mm
Cutting speed: 900 m/min
Clearance height / width: 80 / 200 mm
Powerful induction motor provides quiet, powerful cutting operation
Long ripping fence for accurate, straight cuts
Quick lock for fast and rigid locking
Solid all-steel construction
Generous cut capacity of workpieces up to 80 mm thick
Guarantee/Warranty
3 Years
Suitable Use
Domestic & Semi-professional
All comments (21)
I'd want to check the blades , considering they're a consumable item you'd want them to be a standard length so you can get replacements. I've no idea what a 'standard length' is though.
Exact same machine just a different aldi name ...
Also these are pretty much the same as this saw ... just different brand name Ryobi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBL-CIbyE70
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBMhYJ1IUqc
it's crap compared to my £1000 Startrite
but it only cost £550 :stuck_out_tongue:
The Aldi bandsaw is a chinese made Einhell who badge engineer for several makes. It is exactly the same as the Scheppach HBS20 sold by Screwfix for £109.
For £80 you will get a reasonably made little bench top bandsaw which will be transformed by fitting a decent blade as the one supplied is made of monkey metal and cheese. However a decent blade may be hard to find in the correct size.
Anyone who recalls the dreadful Burgess three wheeled bandsaws of the 60/70/80s will think this is a belter of a saw but, thanks to Herr Aldi's super returns policy, once you have used it and realise that it really is crap, you can get a full refund. Fantastic!