Thread: Aldi Advice

I'd like one of those Safety Gloves! So much more convenient than using a clamp to secure the workpiece!

I have the belt/Disk sander 12 months or more now works well APIA to change belts due to the case and same with the sander cowling so I left it off last time. Disc sander has stick on type so I replaced it with velcro

Yes, I have this belt and disc sander and find it very good
The rod that supports the belt sander is ok ,because you can lift the belt to run in the vertical position
Regards
David

I've just bought the Scheppach in the H&F sale - $165. My first reaction to the news about the Taurus machine was "bugger". But I have to say the tracking knob and belt release lever on the Taurus look like accidents waiting to happen - they stick out beyond the relevant parts of the housing too far for my liking.

- Michael

I have the Aldi belt sander, It is not called Taurus as Taurus is a replacement name for the previous Aldi Tool line. It looks the same though, possibly from the same factory.

Mine does everything I want it to which is not much. A more expensive one would be of no benefit for me.

Peter

I have the belt sander and it does what is required of it. The belt change is a pain because the guarding all has to come off. There are better sanders out there but for the money you cant complain. One tip is always use dust extraction. A belt will last many times longer if you do. If grinding steel on the belt take the guards off because sparks will collect inside and set fire to the wood dust. Alarming seeing smoke come out of it.
Well it survived all that abuse and is still going. Earned the right to live in my shed.

Thanks for the recommendation/advice but unfortunately (for me) too many people knew about it!

I pulled into the Aldi car-park at precisely 9:10 and was surprised to see so many Joinery tradesmen trucks and utes about. Then it hit me, well nearly, trolleys coming out with up to three boxes of sanders in each!
I found the spot where they should have been and asked an employee if there were any left out the back and she shook her head saying no and that it was "amazing", the entire pallet sold in 5 minutes.

Greedy bastards! lol.

LOL and these same tradies will be charging like they have bought the top of the range

I picked up a disc & belt sander at Aldi yesterday. I must admit I was a bot worried about the quality but once I got it into the workshop and assembled and running I am more than happy, not bad for $90, only time will tell

Bought a set of the hole saws a while ago and love them. Haven't tried them in steel but they easily cut 2mm aluminium plate.

Bi-metal means that the teeth are cut from a strip of HSS that's welded to a mild steel body - same as the Sutton ones but you get a whole set of these for the price of half a Sutton.

Also bought a set of their ratchet spanners and have had no problems

I have brought a few tools from Aldi, with no issues, regards the hole saws, if used on steel keep the speed down, and use a lubricant / coolant, in the cut.

JEFF

One of these days, we poor schmucks in the West may get the benefit from Aldi or a similar store, but I'm not holding my breath. Rather frustrating seeing all the bargains that you guys can get and all we can do is look on in envy.

Originally Posted by LifetimeBan

One of these days, we poor schmucks in the West may get the benefit from Aldi or a similar store,

you guys got the mining boom instead )

I Have bought some selected items from Aldi for home use, Most needed additional work, fabrication, massaging.
If you are buying from Aldi, don't expect their product to perform in a commercial environment. If you see commercial contractors buying from Aldi, take note of business name and do not engage this contractor. You get what u pay for !!