Thread: ALDI again

Originally Posted by justonething

Have you tried this guy in Queensland? Ayao Band SAW Blade 1X 56'' 1425mm X1 4'' 6 35mm X 14 TPI Perfect Quality | eBay

Funny you should mention him - just ordered a 1400mm X 3.2 X 14tpi. from him. Not sure on the quality but it was cheap enough so no great loss if it's crap but a bonus if it's good.
Thanks - Peter

Peter
Tell us what you think once you've received the blade. I still haven't opened the box yet. Have to find some space on the bench first.

Originally Posted by justonething

Peter
Tell us what you think once you've received the blade. I still haven't opened the box yet. Have to find some place on the bench first.

i did some quick measurements and calculations last night and the saw can take blades up to 1420mm. There appear to be more blades available at 1410mm so I've ordered one at that length from a different supplier (10mm X 6tpi) to test that as well. They are at the correct thickness (0.014") for the small wheels.
I'll post feedback after I give them a work out.

BTW I Had to do some minor dismantling to correct some problems/poor assembly with the saw but I've been reasonably impressed with its performance for a hobby saw.

Originally Posted by Lappa

Well I splurged and bought the Aldi hobby bandsaw - it's made by Scheppach. Even though the model HBS20 is sold overseas as the Scheppach brand, there appears to be some minor changes. The blade is 1400mm on the Aldi unit but 1490mm on most Sceppsch units sold overseas but I have come across one with the 1400mm blade. The blade is 1/4" (6.33mm), 0.014"(0.35mm) thick and 6 tpi.

There lies the problem - buying other spec. saw blades. The choice is very limited. Henry Bros sell 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" 6 tpi and 14 tpi only in the last two in that blade thickness (limited stock) and all 0.014" blades are becoming rare/phased out.

They say you can't go to 0.025" (0.64mm), which is the most common thickness, because of the tight radius on the smaller wheels.

Ozito used the same size blade but only available in 1/4" 6 tpi and special order.

I'd like to pick up a 3-3.5mm blade in 14tpi but can't find a supplier.

A quick ring around seems to confirm the eventual demise of this thickness blade.

If anyone has another supplier I can try, please let me know.
Thanks for any info - Peter.

You could Google
AYAO PTY LTD

I have ordered 3.5mm x 1400 x 14tpi for $14 and free postage -

Originally Posted by Mufdi

You could Google
AYAO PTY LTD


I have ordered 3.5mm x 1400 x 14tpi for $14 and free postage -

Thanks - see Post 17

Went to go buy one of these at Aldi. But when I saw it I thought it would be a bit fiddly. Only had pressed steel table. So thought it might be a bit inaccurate. Saw the Ryobi on sale. And I am kicking myself I didn't grab it. Are the Ryobi good? I might try and find one second hand. "That's probably not a good idea" he thinks to himself. 😝

Ryobi unit also has a pressed steel table. The Aldi unit's table is quite firm, no problems with warping/bending when using - so far.

The basic thing about bandsaws is that the bigger the wheel the less bending strain is put on the blade, i.e. it's easier for the blade to be bent around a twenty inch wheel than a ten inch wheel. Bigger radius equals less work hardening of the steel. Practical woodworking with bandsaws starts with fourteen inch wheels and then goes bigger. Anything smaller and the blade work hardens and breaks after a very short time. IMHO.

Originally Posted by Lappa

Ryobi unit also has a pressed steel table. The Aldi unit's table is quite firm, no problems with warping/bending when using - so far.

Oh true? Didn't know that. Thanks lappa.

Originally Posted by Toymaker Len

The basic thing about bandsaws is that the bigger the wheel the less bending strain is put on the blade, i.e. it's easier for the blade to be bent around a twenty inch wheel than a ten inch wheel. Bigger radius equals less work hardening of the steel. Practical woodworking with bandsaws starts with fourteen inch wheels and then goes bigger. Anything smaller and the blade work hardens and breaks after a very short time. IMHO.

That's why you are limited to using a 0.014" (0.35mm) thick blade on hobby bandsaws where as standard blades start at 0.020"/0.025" (according to Henry Bros.) That's why blades a somewhat difficult to purchase however I have found a source of genuine blades so happy days as they stock the complete range, not just the selected few you can find in OZ.

Originally Posted by Lappa

That's why you are limited to using a 0.014" (0.35mm) thick blade on hobby bandsaws where as standard blades start at 0.020"/0.025" (according to Henry Bros.) That's why blades a somewhat difficult to purchase however I have found a source of genuine blades so happy days as they stock the complete range, not just the selected few you can find in OZ.

Who are they, Peter? It's not the Queensland mob is it?

Hi Gang, I decided to ring Bunnings to ask about the bandsaw. I rang 3 stores, first one said no stock, 2nd store said they had 3 in stock and could sell one to me for $249, actually thought I was making it up when I said some people have got a bandsaw for $129. I almost gave up and thought I would try another, They said they had one bandsaw, then they said to come in and grab it for $129. I recommend you ring around if you're after one.
Cheers
Ben

Originally Posted by justonething

Who are they, Peter? It's not the Queensland mob is it?

No, it's a distributor in the UK - CPC Farnell. I'm getting quotes on shipping at the moment. Shipping from the UK is a real lottery - my chip chute cost £6.95 freight which was good, this looks like it may be nearer to £20 for 6 blades (CPC quote) so I'm getting my son (who lives in the UK) to get a price once I'm clear on the weight of the blades.

Well done. None near me had stock.