Cheap Band Saw Review - Ferrex 10" Bandsaw from Aldi
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Published 2021-11-26
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I bought the lidl bandsaw 8 years ago. I built two spruce strip canoes and a single seat aircraft using it. Superb piece of equipment. Around that time I also bought the planer from Aldi. After stripping don and cleaning it thoroughly I used this to plane the strips and all the wood for the canoes and aircraft. The planer can plane to one tenth of a millimeter. Both are still in use today.
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I am new to woodworking and I find your videos so easy to understand. have heard so many people and I will only view others if you haven’t made a title. Thank you.
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I bought my bandsaw nearly 50 years ago when I was living in Canada. I've moved several times since and it's still the most useful machine in my workshop. It's very good for sawing up frozen bread!
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Now to convince she who must be obeyed that a bandsaw is actually an essential kitchen utensil that I'd be happy to buy her for Christmas... wish me luck.
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When I was a small child, my dad used to bring me along to the butcher. I vividly remember him using the bandsaw and I was probably well into my teens or even young adulthood before I realized bandsaws where used by carpenters and woodworkers. Thanks for bringing these nice memories of my dad back 😊
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I'm a woodworker so yes I have a larger bit of machinery (but its not the first bandsaw I bought and I started off with a much smaller/cheaper model)... big tip is use your spirit level and get it right angled to the floor.... also on a faster belt it cuts faster and straighter (but mistakes are all quicker) - great video and I watch most of your footage as I'm still on a learning curve
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Highly informative and so clearly put over. Thanks Stuart.
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I bought a DIY Electra Beckum 315 over 20 years ago and never had a problem with it . Cost 300£ with floor stand . I have modified it , upgraded with new bearings , rollers etc . As a professional restorer - conservator this machine has been perfectly adequate and tackled every task
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And a top tip to fix the wobbly mitre gauge - pop a strip of duct tape on either side of the mitre bar and the wobble will be gone!
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My advice is to always count your fingers before and after using any saw especially a bandsaw. I've seen so many professional woodworkers with fingers or parts of fingers missing.
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Stuart, I've been umming and ahhing about buying a bandsaw for a while, I didn't think I could justify such a purchase. Having seen this video and how cleanly these saws cut, I'm going to have a look at one of these. Thanks so much for sharing this.
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Perfect timing as I ordered mine on Wednesday, just waiting for it to be delivered. Love the channel, keep up the great work!
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I cant stop laughing at the last bit, I cant wait to see the goodie goodie brigade launching in about that section. keep up the good work
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There is absolutely nothing wrong in buying cheap woodworking equipment like this band saw, because most of us will use these tools a handful of times in a year. Of course, if you are a professional woodworker, you would be advised to get the best. But for the rest of us that might only need a tool once or twice, cheap makes sense.
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This reminds me, I've got one of these sitting in my office, that I bought about a year ago. I really should get around to unboxing it and giving it a go. Thanks for the reminder and great video Stuart..
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I’ve got one - and it’s one of the most used tools in my workshop. Mines set up on a stand with wheels so I can easily get to it with awkward pieces.
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Great content as ever, and loved the fact you weren't "sheepish" about using it to cut those chops! 🤣
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You may find a feeler gauge helpful when setting up those guide wheels
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Great review Stu. Sold out at the moment, but will look at one when back In stock. I was a butcher for 20 years so I've cut a few legs of new Zealand 🇳🇿 lamb in my time and millions of T-Bone steaks. Thinking back now our bandsaw was lethal! You certainly had to be in the wide awake club. I've still got 8 fingers and 2 thumbs though, bonus. I moved into engineering then for 10 years, a bit of a change.
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Another great video packed with great information. Thank you for teaching me new skills
