Thread: Aldi table saw

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OP - Probably no practical difference between the aldi one and cheap bunnings ones. There's been a few threads about these saws, do a search.

I would think there is little difference between that saw and the Ozito bunnies has for $148. Both will do a similar job. Now I have had a try of a friends Aldi saw as I showed him how to use it and keep all his fingers intact. Be aware that it has limitations and will never give accuracy like a top end saw but for the money I guess its OK for general DIY.
Of the two I would lean to the Ozito from bunnings. Not because it is any better but you will have less hastle if you have to return it.
Regards
John

Another thread here

Of the two I would lean to the Ozito from bunnings. Not because it is any better but

Absolutely. I had an Aldi shop vac that died, had no response from their service centre by phone, email or Farcebook. Finished up taking it back to the shop, and got a refund, but later got a call from their service centre admonishing me for wanting things straight away; "We're very busy here." Perhaps if their stuff was more reliable they wouldn't be so busy.

There's plenty of these table saws still in my local ALDI.
There's a lot of justifiable complaints that machine woodworking is an expensive hobby to get into. Perhaps one of these small table saws are a good way to start.

Personally I wouldn't recommend one but everyone's circumstances and requirements are different so I wouldn't knock it either.


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I bought one.
only to do small specific jobs on small pieces.
I have a decent bandsaw and planer thicknesses for resawing and dimensioning.
I've had a GMC drop saw for many years which has been fine for small work.
I expect the aldi one to be ok and along the same lines as the GMC
I don't have a lot of room and will build a better base for it with wheels to be easily moved
make sure it has good blades and measure angles and squareness myself with tools that i know to be accurate.
Fingers crossed it will do what i want.
But it's inexpensive and as much as id like a good table saw i just don't have the room.
So we compromise

Originally Posted by mattocks

I bought one.
only to do small specific jobs on small pieces.

How accurate is the fence?




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haven't got it yet.
a friend picked it up for me as I was away.
might be a little while before I can answer that.

If the fence and blade are good enough for ripping pine boards then it might be a good temporary option for someone until a cabinet saw could be justified. Just a thought.

Very easy to adjust to 99.9999999% accuracy

Originally Posted by Jekkil

Hi guys!

I just noticed that Aldi will have a table saw tomorrow for just $149.

https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-b...e-saw-250mm-1/

Would you buy it? Considering that I will use it no more than once per month? Or would you suggest to avoid it at all costs?
Is there really a big difference between this one and the cheapest one I could find at bunnings?

Thanks for your help!

Be aware of it's limitations.
I bought one years ago same saw from a hardware store closing down.Sure it is cheap not real flash ,but if I want to cut up something not needing fine margins for outdoor work then I would say I'm happy with it in fact not having to go to my large combo saw then it has it's purpose at the back of my workshop.It's an added accessory for the shed something that serves a purpose where accuracy is not paramount.

I have had mine (from Aldi) and have no faith in their fence. The cam lock on the front edge works great but sloppy where it ends just behind the riving blade. Work within your expectations for a low end tablesaw and you should be ok.

Originally Posted by antcha

I have had mine (from Aldi) and have no faith in their fence. The cam lock on the front edge works great but sloppy where it ends just behind the riving blade. Work within your expectations for a low end tablesaw and you should be ok.

Maybe there's a way to make your own fence fitted to this saw?
Sometimes a few homemade enhancements to a cheap machine can make all the difference in the world and turn it into something twice as useful as the original.

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