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!
tuffsaws will be able to custom make any size blade you like, and their blades are fantastic
nlman
6 May 171#11
Where do they mine monkey metal??
mozzer99
6 May 17#12
I had one of these an no matter how I adjusted it the blade wandered sufficient to make it useless.Can't recommend.
smallsteve to mozzer99
7 May 17#13
Years ago I bought a similar sized unit, different make,and had exactly the same problem. Used it once and sold it.
bonzobanana
7 May 17#14
It's not really a chinese made Einhell. Einhell are an importer just like many others who buy from the chinese company that makes them. It's as much a Scheppach, Guild or other slap on brand importer as any other. If you wanted to find the real manufacturer name you'd have to look on alibaba.
electrogear
7 May 171#15
Looks good for the price, as long as you know what to expect from it. With a 350W motor it'll be fine for cutting thin wood (e.g. plywood) and plastics, but as you edge over an inch thickness the blade will start to wander and the motor will start to slow so you'll need patience and a slower cut.
electrogear
7 May 17#16
Looks good for the price, as long as you know what to expect from it. With a 350W motor it'll be fine for cutting thin wood (e.g. plywood) and plastics, but as you edge over an inch thickness the blade will start to wander and the motor will start to slow so you'll need patience and a slower cut.
pat123
7 May 17#17
True enough but Einhell import these Workzone bandsaws on Aldi's behalf and provide the warranty support should anything go wrong.
The only difference between the saws is the price and mark-up negotiated by the importer/brand and the length of warranty.
Were I in the market for a small benchtop bandsaw like these, the Aldi price and 3 year warranty would be a no-brainer.
jaydeeuk1
8 May 171#18
Like the aldi pictures of the man using the band saw with it perched on the dining room table.
Proper bloke right there.
swatboy79
11 May 17#19
Picked one up today - been posed to buy a band saw for years after using an awesome DeWalt :smiley:
bilbo
13 May 17#20
If anyone has any details on replacement blades please let me know.
Thanks
Burgessfan
14 May 17#21
I bought a Burgess 3 wheel bandsaw in 1964 and its still going. Yes it used to be a problem but there were a couple of mods brought out by other users and shown in the Model engineer magazine. I did both mods and its ran like a dream ever since. In fact since I retired 14 years ago its been in almost daily use with absolutely no problems whatsoever so I can safely say it has mor than paid for itself many many times over.
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Opening post
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!
The only difference between the saws is the price and mark-up negotiated by the importer/brand and the length of warranty.
Were I in the market for a small benchtop bandsaw like these, the Aldi price and 3 year warranty would be a no-brainer.
Proper bloke right there.
Thanks