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    Quote Originally Posted by Chesand View Post
    I photo-copy all receipts that might be needed for a warranty and staple the original to it.
    I just take a photo of the receipt with my phone.
    Bunnings actually told me to do that

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    @RossM,
    I’m well aware of wheel diam vs blade thickness vs weld flex which is the reason I buy blades suited to the smaller wheel.
    In all the time I’ve had mine I’ve only broken 1 blade and that was a 3.2mm blade that came off the wheel because the rubber band came off the wheel. I’ve now glued the bands on (they weren’t glued on from new) and no more problems.
    If your’ve had problems, sorry, but my unit is fine for what I use it for as I have previously stated.

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    OK lets go another way - what bandsaw that can be stored under a table would people recommend?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lappa View Post
    @RossM,
    I’ve now glued the bands on (they weren’t glued on from new) and no more problems.
    Do you mean the tyre? How do you replace it with a new one if it's glued. Or do you mean something like belt grip?

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    I also have one from Aldi, I think if you push the saw as hard as you are able to, then it will certainly break at some point. But if you take it easy, know that its a handyman quality bandsaw. it is quite handy for box making and things like that. I think its about the same quality as a Ryobi.

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    They were thin rubber so more like runner bands than tyres

    I used a water based contact cement. It’s not that hard to remove with solvent and a scotchbrite.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Moti View Post
    It's a toy. Save your money.
    Sir I can assure you if you put your finger there you will lose a finger, this is most definitely not a toy.
    Well, not in Australia anyway...

    Having said that, if someone in VIC wants to go the mini table top BS route (and doesnt want my used ALDI one ) Bunnings in South Oakleigh has a nice special today.
    Thats what I'd get

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    Would the ALDI bandsaw be a good way to learn how to use such a tool for a beginner? Or I would just waste my money?
    Please consider that I am just passionate of doing things with my hand, but not a professional. For me it's just a creative way to spend some time on the weekend

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kuriatko View Post
    Would the ALDI bandsaw be a good way to learn how to use such a tool for a beginner? Or I would just waste my money?
    Please consider that I am just passionate of doing things with my hand, but not a professional. For me it's just a creative way to spend some time on the weekend
    Do bandsaws scare you? They did scare the crap out of me, so starting small helped me put my hands around a running blade and make some cuts, and then I took it one step at the time.
    If you are fearless, don't be fearless. But if, say, you have someone around at first to show you the basics and make sure you're not doing anything dangerous then yeah you might want to start with something better. Not because you will necessarily need it as such, you never really know what you need until the blade meets the timber. But because Bandsaws are amazing machines and it's a shame to be stuck with the crappiest one in the world. Because honestly that's what this is, other than cost and size there's really no other reason to buy it.

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    Might be a bit late but here is an unbiased review of the Aldi saw.

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    It is a pile of rubbish - save your dollars.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Inswinger View Post
    It is a pile of rubbish - save your dollars.
    During these “not a good idea to travel” times I decided to knock up some animated toys.

    This one is cut from laminated 40mm hardwood on your so- called “pile of rubbish” and it didn’t even raise a sweat and very little clean up required. Used a 1/4” 6 tpi blade.

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    I know it’s limitations so I don’t push it, but it does a great job for a tiny price and takes up very little space!

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    Ive been using mine for many years, seems to work well. Broke the blade once when trying to cut metal. Otherwise works well for wood.

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    Default Aldi Bandsaw opinion

    I'll add my 2 cents worth.
    I don't use the Aldi bandsaw much as I use my 12" radial or 10" table saw generally, but......
    When I need a bandsaw for a myriad of odd little things, it is perfectly adequate for the money I paid for it, and I do not regret it in any way.

    I know it's a cheap Aldi special, and I treat it accordingly. Had it 2 years now, and it has proved to be a really useful tool.
    I see it rebranded at Bunnings and other tool places with a variety of brand names.

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