Aldi FERREX £15 4V Hobby Tools Reviewed | Cordless Glue Gun, Rotary Tool, Soldering Iron

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Aldi just started stocking a range of own-brand Ferrex cordless hobby tools for £14.99 each and in this video I'll be taking a look at the glue gun, rotary tool and soldering iron and giving you my opinion on how useful they might be as part of a modder's toolkit.
Ferrex 4V Glue Gun
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Ferrex 4V Rotary Tool
www.aldi.co.uk/ferrex-4v-rota...
Ferrex 4V Soldering Iron
www.aldi.co.uk/ferrex-4v-sold...
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[@RedDragons23]

Can't wait for the update on the soldering iron once you tried the alternative tips on it. Saw it reduced to £9.99 at my local aldi and was tempted

[@JoeBleeps]

Oh really? I might buy a second one. I've actually ended up using it quite often, the convenience of it being cordless is very handy.

[@paulace2757]

Thanks for the download designs. Useful, decent vid information.

[@JoeBleeps]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching

[@benhallifax1987]

Cheers for this video, picked up the rotary tool at my local Aldi thinking I'd only use it once a year, but so far used it multiple times for home DIY jobs. Only gripe is the cutting disk tool arm broke pretty quickly cutting thick plastic, but it's otherwise a great bit of kit.

[@JoeBleeps]

Yeah the bits are usually the letdown but it's compatible with Dremel parts which is good

[@jhob101]

Thanks for the tip off, picked up the cordless rotary tool today. I've got a corded Dremel which is great, but the cord is a pain particularly for detailed work, which is mostly what you do with a dremel. I've already tried it out fettling my portable raspberry pi dirtywave m8 project and it works great. I'll still keep the corded Dremel as that has a lot more torque and for some stuff you need that, but for 90% off the stuff i do the Aldi cordless will be fine I reckon.

[@JoeBleeps]

That's exactly how I feel about this one. The corded one has way more power but for delicate hobby work this is great

[@drxym]

Soldering iron is made by Positec who also make Worx tools and some other brands. So not terrible device. I've only used it to weld plastic but it worked fine although the hot end only stays hot while you touch a pad to save battery.

[@kevramuk]

I'd been looking at the soldering iron for a few weeks not at £14.99 as it would be handier than my corded iron but never bothered. However, I've just picked up the soldering iron being sold off at my local Aldi for £4.99 - Can't knock that.

[@JoeBleeps]

That's an absolute bargain for a fiver! It's a way better piece of kit than I'd anticipated, very handy to have around. I'd recommend the sponge holder if you have access to a 3D printer or know anyone who has one. Keeps the sponge nice and damp when not in use, and stable when in use.

[@thegreatjonzini]

Nice idea for a video. Thanks for the aldi heads up 🥂

[@JoeBleeps]

Thank you! Yeah it felt relevant to me so was hoping it might be useful to others

[@thegreatjonzini]

@@JoeBleeps I may have made a visit to aldi this afternoon 😅

[@JoeBleeps]

@@thegreatjonzini was it a worthwhile trip?

[@thegreatjonzini]

@@JoeBleeps I'll have a play and let and you know 🥂thanks again for the heads up

[@JoeBleeps]

@@thegreatjonzini what did you get? Yeah let me know what you think. I was pleasantly surprised

[@tonybilco1317]

What is difference between the rotary 12volt one Aldi also sell is the one you reviewed smaller?cheers great video

[@JoeBleeps]

I don't think that one is cordless

[@shortymcsteve]

It looks like the rotary tool also goes by the name of the "Huepar RT4 Apex", and I see there's another brand Hardell with what looks like the exact same unit you have (?). Both are listed on Amazon. The Huepar one has kind of ugly colours, but it's currently 'on sale' for £15. Do you think it's worth grabbing, or should I look at getting something more powerful if I don't already own a rotary tool? I know Lidl also sell some for around £2ish that have decent ratings.

[@JoeBleeps]

I've found this rotary tool to be great for my needs. Cordless makes it so much easier to use than my corded Dremel

[@Volcocysaurus]

Since when did Aldi have things like craft tools 😂 I swear every time I’ve been there there’s never been any, even though I’ve never looked for them

[@JoeBleeps]

The thing with Aldi is that it's so random. They'll have stuff one week and not the next. It's not even just stuff like this, it's the same with their food. But I go there every week so I do enjoy going to the middle bit and seeing what's there

[@facelessvaper]

Soldering iron any good for analog replacement? I got helping hands, but my 30w is dirt cheap, I don't wish to part with much cash as I fear my skill set could prove any upgrade iron would be a waste of cash. I know practice etc but I am too old, to ill and to skint to really invest for a few odd jobs.

[@JoeBleeps]

For the money, it's a great little iron and I've used it on a number of occasions. It's lacking finesse when it comes to finer detail solder work though.

[@facelessvaper]

@@JoeBleeps You are the man - so, I feel I have been over inquisitive, however one more quick question(for now), then I watch your entire back catalogue of vids, promise. Any thoughts for SMD removing pots etc. 8W Cordless Rechargeable Soldering Iron D03322 duratool if not I will plumb for the CS18. TIA

[@JoeBleeps]

@@facelessvaper removing smd pots is tricky, a hot air gun is good or any soldering iron used with a good solder sucker is also an option

[@davidthomson6106]

I got the rotary tool and and the soldering iron. I was looking at the cheap Butane ones but this is much more suitable. They’re a godsend for the occasional usage jobs I need them for in the van on the road away from mains power.

[@JoeBleeps]

Yeah this is absolutely what they are perfect for. I have a butane soldering iron and it's just a messy process and the heating and cooling is less efficient. This is just so straightforward, definitely handy for jobs away from a plug socket such as garden lighting etc

[@yorks_atheist3069]

just bought the glue gun for £5 at my local Aldi guess they are just shifting end of stock

[@JoeBleeps]

£5 is an absolute steal! Going to have to check my local one tomorrow

[@backtoearth1983]

Are these 7mm glue sticks?

[@JoeBleeps]

Yes they are, just the standard small sticks

[@backtoearth1983]

@@JoeBleeps Good timing man. I'm in Aldi right now. Buying one. these look fantastic for craft and light quick emergency jobs

[@JoeBleeps]

@@backtoearth1983 it heats up quickly too

[@BedsitBob]

Glue guns come in a variety sizes, the most common being 12mm. This gun takes the 7mm size.

[@knoxieman]

SUPER VIDEO, SUBBED.

[@JoeBleeps]

Thank you!

[@BedsitBob]

"A cordless glue glun" 😁