ALDI multipurpose saw

[Michael Cox 1Participant @michaelcox1]

[Michael Cox 1Participant @michaelcox1]

ALDI are selling their multipurpose saw again starting Sunday 7 September.

This is a good piece of kit that will cut through up to 6 mm sheet steel with ease and leave a good edge. The saw is only £29.99 which is considerably cheaper than other metal cutting circular saws. Spare blades are also available at £4.99

I have reviewed the saw here:

http://mikesworkshop.weebly.com/work-zone-multi-purpose-saw.html

No connection with ALDI other that as a satisfied customer.

Mike

[Les Jones 1Participant @lesjones1]

Hi Mike,
I also found that the blade works well as a slitting saw. I used it mounted in my X3 mill to cut the slit when I was making your design of table for my bandsaw.

Les.

[Michael Cox 1Participant @michaelcox1]

Hi Les,

I know that John "Bogstandard" has an Evolution Rage saw mounted for use as a slitting saw and that this worked very well. This blade is very similar to the ALDI blade.

I hope the bandsaw table works out well for you. It is surprising how many times the vertical mode is used when it is only a question of flipping the table into position. Prior to the flip down table I hardly ever used the vertical mode.

Mike

[Gary WoodingParticipant @garywooding25363]

Hi Mike,

Some years ago I purchased an APTC115 bandsaw, which, because of space limitations remained in its packing case until recently, when I finally assembled it. The packing included the original receipt – dated 27/01/1997. Yes, that's right, its been languishing in its case for 17 years!

It works fine, but because it didn't come with the vertical table I need to make one. Is it possible to see your design?

Gary

[Michael Cox 1Participant @michaelcox1]

Hi Gary,

Have a look on my website **LINK** and click on bandsaw modifications. Also on the yahoo 6 x 4 bandsaw group there are some drawing for the hinged table.

I hope this helps. If you have any problems then get back to me.

Mike

[Les Jones 1Participant @lesjones1]

Hi Mike,
The table works very well and is much more convenient than the original table. The only modification I made was to add a magnetic catch to hold it in the position for using the bandsaw normally. I went a little OTT machining the radius on the edge of the plate.

Note the tailstock supported the end of the plate while machining but was removed to take the picture.

Les.

[Engine BuilderParticipant @enginebuilder]

Neat use of the drilled block for workholding, I like it!

[Les Jones 1Participant @lesjones1]

Hi Engine Builder,
Here is another setup using a 1"-2"-3" block to machine the V groove in a jig for sharpening tangential tool bits.

Les.

[Diane CarneyModerator @dianecarney30678]

Going back to the OP: I have also heard that Aldi are selilng a 1200 watt Ash Vacuum for £29.00. Perfect for smokeboxes and woodburners!

Diane

[Engine BuilderParticipant @enginebuilder]

Thanks Les for the pic, I had not considered using the blocks for lathework holding. I must put some on my Christmas list.

[Gary WoodingParticipant @garywooding25363]

Thanks Mike, I'll certainly make one – I like the seat too.

Gary

[Ray LyonsParticipant @raylyons29267]

I have had one of these saws for some time and would recommend using full protective gear when using because the shrapnel gets everywhere. Full face mask and gloves at least.

I think I have become an ALDI/LIDL addict. My reliable and ancient VAX lost a wheel, not a disaster but enough of an excuse so a few weeks ago, I bought a wet/dry vacuum cleaner from LIDL. This has all the fittings for the shop/car. I like the additional power socket for power tools and when used, flick the switch over and the vacuum responds to the power tool use. I used it on Wednesday on my thickness planer and when finished, the drum was full to overflow, enough for a half fill large plastic bag. From now on I think it will be used more in the workshop than the home.

Having acquired so much shavings/sawdust which has a limited recycling value, I saw that ALDI were selling one of those waste paper log makers and yesterday, I bought one. I thought that perhaps a mixture of wood shavings and shredded paper would make useful fuel for a wood burner. The next job will be to get a woodburner for the shed.

With winter coming on, I wonder if ALDI or LIDL will put a workshop stove on their specials.

[Engine BuilderParticipant @enginebuilder]

My nearest Aldi is about 30 miles away so combined with a day out I called in and picked up a saw and a couple of spare blades.

I do a lot of aluminium casting and use alloy car wheels for the doner metal. Cutting them up is not easy. I have an Evolution saw which cuts through the thinner sections like a knife through butter but the teeth get clogged and when they are cleared can break off easily so it's quite expensive on blades.

I have tried the special thin aluminium cutting discs in an angle grinder but the discs wear quickly.

I thought I would give the Aldi saw I try. I was a little disappointed at first as after a couple of cuts the spring return on the blade guard came off exposing the blade. I found a replacement spring in workshop though and it's fine now.

I am very pleased with the saw's performance for my purpose. It is slower than the Evolution but I have just cut up a complete car wheel and all the teeth are still on the blade.

Not sure if blades are easy to get in the future,bu there is a connect email and phone number on the literature.

[David ColwillParticipant @davidcolwill19261]

Thanks for the heads up on this. I now own one which will be used for chopping wood up for the wood burning stove and other jobs. I also bought some spare blades and noticed that they say wood , plastic and soft metals. I would take this to mean non ferrous. The blade look the same. Any thoughts?
Regards.
David.

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