Ferrex 10" Bandsaw Unboxing And Set Up

[@RhysMogg]

Cheers James, just got my Ferrex bandsaw on the latest round of Aldi Special Buys. It was a bit of a faff to set up, but following your guide to blade tracking and bearing alignment made it a lot easier. You can definitely tell this thing is cheap - paint in the threaded holes for the vacuum port needed to be tapped out, table isn't very flat and needs a fair bit of adjustment, extension table guides weren't in line with one another and prevented the table from sliding, lower plastic blade guard was badly fitted and rubbed on the blade, and the wheels struggle to tension thicker blades. That said, it's solidly built even if the attention to detail isn't quite there. After messing with it for half a day, it's happily resawing 25 metres of 100mm thick timber with a new SabreCut blade from TuffSaws, so I'm pretty happy with it. Great video, much appreciated!

[@thethirdman225]

10:48 The lower bearings can be adjusted before you put the table on. That should make it a bit easier.

[@mrb4408]

My wife works at Aldi, and she’s always bringing me home discounted tools, grinders for a Fiver, packs of flap discs a quid, cordless drill a tenner, cordless mower for £20 etc, etc. I really can’t fault Workzone/Ferrex tools as the price they are for the quality is spot on. Great vid bud. I’ve just bought the evolution RAGE 5S table saw after watching your review. It’s a real step up from my Aldi £79 quid one.

[@JamesManCave]

You lucky bugger! That's some great deals you have mentioned. Personally I prefer the ferrex range to the workzone I think it's a step up in quality. The rage 5s is a fantastic tablesaw, the wing extensions I find really useful, recently changed the blade on mine and tuned everything up, still works and cuts brilliant

[@mrb4408]

@@JamesManCave yep, the Ferrex seems a bit more well thought out, I’m trying to find out what the cut outs in each side are for, the large slot under the blade holder(I’m guessing the fence) and the odd shaped slot under the push stick holder?? Cheers.

[@OldCharlieRum1903]

Back on sale today (on-line only) £160 inc delivery.

[@davidbuchan2224]

Hi James. Just unboxed mine... got rid of the blade immediately as I'd heard elsewhere it's blade was pants (I think Peter Millard) and I have spent the past hour trying to get all those f**king bearing wheels a papers width off the blade. It seems impossible?? I rarely read instructions - where's the fun in that? - but it does say to tilt the table before opening the bottom door... just so you don't dink your paintwork! This was a super useful vid - thank you - I hope I get mine to behave like yours... I can barely slide the table extension on! I will file it tomorrow.

[@jimpike3489]

Hi James, I watched this video 7 months ago when first posted and I saved it as I was planning to build a workshop, workshop is now built and I used your video to set up my bandsaw. Thank you so much, the screw to tighten the table was insane but followed you. Thanks mate.

[@JamesManCave]

Hi Jim, thanks for the comment, glad to have been of some help to you! Hope the workshop build went well and your pleased with the out come. Love to build my self a new workshop, but many other things that need doing first! 👍

[@andyb2965]

Mine arrived today and happy to say that the bottom door doesn't foul the bolt, not sure if it's because a shorter one has been used or if there's been a different tweak. Good to see notice being taken of issues like this. Thanks for the vid, made setting mine up pretty simple.

[@JamesManCave]

That's good to here, it's a small issue, but still an issue. Glad to have been of help 👍

[@RhysMogg]

Same here... Maybe they fixed it, or it could just be variation within the parts themselves...

Hello my friend. This is a nice bandsaw brand. You will do great things with this. You set up the band saw well. Nice assembly. Best wishes. Thank you for the introduction and information. See you. stay healthy and happy. Big greetings.

[@JamesManCave]

Hello my friend, thank you for the comment. I am very happy with my new purchase, and looking forward to making many future projects on it. Keep well and safe 👍

@@JamesManCave yes, I am sure you will do great things. We watch too. See you. big greetings.

[@MD-gc4xq]

Just ordered mine, hopefully getting it in a few days, cheers for the advice

[@tonyalways7174]

Another good review. I’ve had the 8” saw for 3 or 4 years. Cheap as chips and it feels like it in every respect but for all that it’s still going strong and with an upgraded blade it does everything I need it to do so I’d recommend it to anyone. This 10” saw looks like a step up though so if mine ever packed in I’d be looking for one of these when Aldi has them in.

[@9700am]

Very impressed with your demo. Just waiting for the saw to come back on sale.👍

[@JamesManCave]

I think it's in stock now

[@Saladzingers]

The Snodgrass method is for saws with crowned tyres - these are flat so the tension should be equal across it, so teeth don’t need to be in the middle, the blade would be better centred on the tyre.

[@BarryM60]

Do you de-tension the blade when it is stored and not it use? Just bought mine and setting up - following this was a help thank you.

[@paulcooper9187]

Got one myself and must say I am very impressed. Took a bit of focus to get it set up right. The only downside from my perspective is that the base was bent badly on one corner, in production by the look of it, as the paint is untouched. Checked all the angles and cutting square and cleanly. Put a 18mm ply base under it to compensate, and its working well.

[@JamesManCave]

Oh dear that's a real shame that it turned up like that, but, happy to hear you managed to get it sorted! 😁 Also, that makes you, me and David (from grumpys workshop) the only 3 people I know to have one of these 👍

[@grahambleach]

Got mine a couple of days ago and it has a big bend in the base too. First thought was that the courier had dropped it, but I think you might be right about it happening before or during production as the weld line on the base to frame joint is banana shaped. Decided to send mine back, which is a bit of a shame as it seems decent for the money and I expect they will be out of stock by the time they come to send out a replacement.

[@petrokemikal]

Mine was the same, It looked like to me that it was a strap that crushed it, probably have them on pallets stacked up in pre production parts, lifting the pallet with straps and some of them are getting crushed...

[@golgothadiver]

Just bought this model on the strength of your review, and I've now come back to your video to set it up, as the Aldi instructions are dreadful and incredibly confusing to follow. However the machine itself seems good quality and I've already bought a couple of Tuffsaw blades to upgrade to, when the originals get past their best. Many thanks for posting your video, it's been very helpful for me!

[@JamesManCave]

Thanks. Hope you find the bandsaw very useful

[@MrDandrix]

Aldi selling them for £149.99 now!!!

[@tabriff3832]

I bought the Sheppach badged version, before I saw this review. I got over the first hurdle. 2 out of 5 people seem to have had their purchase damaged in transport. The fence is excellent, I’ll give it that. And that’s where it ends. The table needed some bending to get the two halves, either side of the gap, level. It’s done. Thanks for the heads up on the Snodgrass method. Invaluable. But won’t fix a cheap bandsaw, sadly. I have tried everything, but the blade moves significantly in both planes. The backwards forwards movement leads to the sideways movement, so only one problem really. Either the top wheel is wonky in some way causing it to track badly, or the blade is not made to a high tolerance. It will cut, but I’ve got a rough, and wavy finish. Do I send it back. Have I got time to get a quality blade and try that before my 30 days are up? Decisions decisions. I could use the side bearings to keep the blade straight, but you’re not supposed to are you? Nearly forgot. That lever for the tilt, a faff to put on, and having to take the table off again to get better access to the lower bearings, it’s now barely working. Could find a wheel. The final straw is the upper guide unit... there is so much play in it, that when you reposition it, you have to check where the back bearing is, and hold the unit while you tighten the knob. There goes convenience. Looks like you’ve got a good’n there. I’m not going to work a bandsaw hard, but I do need accurate and clean cuts, or my future plans are out the window. I didn’t expect much for the money, so I shouldn’t be surprised with the quality of the components. Bearings that barely turned because they’d left off a washer. Lower side bearings with two washers which put the bearings too far forward on the blade, even with the carrier unit set as far back as possible. Not thinking of selling yours are you.😃

[@JamesManCave]

Hmm, when you said about the movement of the blade I was thinking it might be a poor unaligned weld on the blade, so was gonna suggest getting a new one. But with all the others you have mentioned it may be worth sending it back and asking for a replacement. My table was straight and level out of the box, I think had it of not been, I would have sent it back then. Hope you get it sorted

[@tabriff3832]

Just having my third look at it. The wheels themselves seem perfectly round, but if you watch the rubber tread you can see it is not. Might not be a consistent thickness or crudely glued on. What I an seeing on the top wheel is the rubber is not wide enough to fill the track and there is not a consistent gap to either side. I think that is throwing the tracking off, moving the blade forwards and backwards and because it is a crowned wheel the blade moves side to side because the circumference of the wheel is in effect changing. Pity, it has some string points and maybe I could fix the poor bits (also mitre guide sloppy in track). I can see the blade moving about coming off the bottom wheel as well. Anyway, thanks for your reply, I think it’s going back. Not sure where to go from here. Seems like a lottery under £300. Many seem to share the same frame and main parts as well. Cheers and enjoy your bandsaw. PS will check blade on a flat surface, though I have tried both blades they give you.

[@stefanbadass5357]

Great review James. Lots of clear instructions to help me re-set up my Cheapo Screwfix. Thanks.

[@JamesManCave]

No problem mate, what one do you have? I have been using this technique to set up my bandsaw's since end of last year when I was getting to much blade wonder, works a treat this way 👍

[@mickeyfilmer5551]

Hi, My Ferrex bandsaw arrived today- and what a nice piece of kit- well made and with a 550watt motor and the option of two speeds. It was virtually set up to exact needs, and your video was a big help, in making the whole process a bit easier. Only one minor problem- the front vacuum connector holes had been tapped and then painted so I had to run a 6mm tap through to ease the threads- otherwise perfect and all for £149.99 delivered as they refunded the £9.95 because of the shit delivery company who were 5 days late.

[@paul-fk7de]

Great review am actually thinking of buying a band saw but still to choose one

[@tladoux]

This seems so much better designed than my 10" Rikon. I like the table extension and the dust port location.

[@JamesManCave]

Thanks for the comment, it's definitely a Bandsaw that has a few good features on it. One of the dust ports is 4inches, so I'm yet to try a dust hose on that, but I'll get that sorted soon, so would be good to try it with both ports being used

[@mikeb3010]

@@JamesManCave I bought the ferrex workshop vacuum, has the auto on/off function in conjunction with the bandsaw, works well

[@Giddykippa65]

hi james great video very informative ive just ordered one of the ferrex 10" bandsaws and was planning on buying a better blade can you tell me what size i should be looking for as aldi doesn't mention any specs on diameter or width or t.p.i ?

[@MartynStubbsTBS]

Do you recommend changing the blade? . I see you can buy this band saw on line at aldi. Fantastic video thankyou.

[@JamesManCave]

Stock blade is fine, but a higher quality blade will improve the saw further

[@cheesewhisk]

Great video, I managed to get one before Christmas but haven't had chance to set it up yet.

[@JamesManCave]

Thanks, it's a great bandsaw I'm over the moon with it

[@stobbsy67]

Just got the band saw it looks great but having a problem putting the fence on as the last part of the metal strips we’re the fence fixes to is out of line anyone can help please

[@Saladzingers]

So, I hadn’t realised this until just now, but did you know this has 2 speeds?! And I’ve just looked at mine, it looks like it’s set to the lower speed! So I was already pretty happy with it, but looks like it might be able to perform even better, because the faster speed would be more suitable for wood.

[@mikeb3010]

Sorry, just seen this 🙄

[@Saladzingers]

@@mikeb3010 Ha! No worries! In that time I’ve upgraded to a second hand Jet 14” 😁

[@roystheboy]

Looks a good bandsaw but a shame it's no longer available

[@stuartosborne6263]

Looks like a really good, value bandsaw James. I don’t know how you get all this kit from Aldi’s I can’t even get a set of chisels! Brilliant review, thankyou for sharing.

[@JamesManCave]

Hi mate, cheers! 👍 This bandsaw is online order only, I pre-orderes it about week before it was released. Im lucky, my nearest Aldi is about 1.5 miles from my house and I pass it going to and from work, so any excuse to "pop" in for a quick look 🤪

[@urbannpa]

I could not find that brand(I like the expanding cut top).

[@JamesManCave]

Hi, the ferrex brand is a Aldi supermarket brand. They are re badged tools from scheppach. Google Scheppach HBS261 250mm Bandsaw and you will find this one 👍

[@mikeb3010]

Late to the party here, just got mine and set it up, a little fiddly but done in an afternoon, just wondering if you’ve changed the rpm and what difference it makes? Would you consider doing a ‘year of’ having it? All the best.

[@FixitFingers]

The Ferrex seems to be a step up from the old WorkZone. More metal, a little more thought.Interested to see how long it holds up.

[@JamesManCave]

Deffo James, I tried a couple of workzone stuff, didn't think much of it. Took a gamble on a ferrex bench Sander, and now this is my 3rd big ferrex tool. They are really great, good value for money. I can't faulty them 👍

[@GrumpysWorkshop4]

Thought you would like it. I was well surprised how good it was when i got mine. I agree with the points you made. Used mine a lot & still love it.

[@JamesManCave]

Yep, it's a fantastic bit of kit! I've been using it a lot this weekend, really happy with it, should have bought this one in the first place lol. Looking forward to watching the last part of your garden build later 👍

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

Great review and setup James! I couldn’t get the stock blade to cut that well, but swapping it out for a 1/2” tuffsaw blade made a big difference. Are you getting much vibration from it? Mine shakes about like a washing machine on full spin - doesn’t affect the cut, but makes it uncomfortable to use! 🤷‍♂️👍👍

[@JamesManCave]

Hey Peter, thanks. I was a bit concerned about the blade before I set it up as the weld on the join didn't look very good, but doesn't seem to affect the cut at all. I've also bought a 1/2" Dakin Flathers blade to swap out for the stock blade. I'm not getting much if any vibration from it, doesn't move on the bench whilst using it, but I know what you mean as I had that type of vibration on the little parkside bandsaw I bought. This is the 3rd Ferrex machine I've bought, and so far all seem pretty good value for money. 👍

[@10MinuteWorkshop]

@@JamesManCave Interesting, thanks! Yes, the vibration was bad enough I almost returned it, but it was fully sold out by then, so decided to stick with it and I’ll see if I can sort it out later on - might get a video out of it! 😂 Yes, the Ferrex branding seems to have marked a shift in Aldi’s buying; previously they seemed to be lately re-badged Scheppach, with Scheppach handling customer service, returns and warranty claims. The Ferrex stuff I have is all marked as ‘made for Aldi in China’ so I guess they’re buying direct, albeit likely from the same factories as other ‘manufacturers’ 🤷‍♂️👍👍

[@JamesManCave]

Yep my Parkside bandsaw is a re-badged scheppach, just like the workzone one that you had a while back. That's a shame about the vibrations, because I've had nothing but a good experience with this bandsaw. Hopefully it's not the wheels out of balance as that would be quite a pain to sort🤔👍

[@mikeb3010]

@@JamesManCave The Weld.. me too, was catching on the bearings, so took a little emery cloth to it, much better but not perfect

[@SujMenon]

Nice one James. This newer model looks far better built and powerful than the previous Aldi model that I have (its the old workzone model). My old one is still going good, but then again, I use it only like once in a month or so for my kind of hobby stuff. The only upgrade done was to get a couple of different TPI blades from tuffsaws website. Regarding Dust extraction, mine is spot on with just a shop vac attached to the port. Very few dust on the lower wheel area.

[@JamesManCave]

Hi mate, yea I have the parkside Lidl version of the older type bandsaw. I liked that one, apart from the rip fence and the height of cut. This one has a much higher depth of cut which will suit my needs better, as for the dust collection, it has 2 ports on the machine, a normal size port, and a 4 inch port. So to really see how good it is I'm going to have to get one of those metal bin type dust extractor's 🤔🤪

[@smokeydk7712]

Does the table slide right if so just slide it to open door...also keep an eye on the tires on the pulley they come off and take the blade with them..I just replaced mine with the orange tunsten ones

[@JamesManCave]

Thanks for the info about the tyres, I'll keep an eye on them. Yes the table does slide out, and your right, you could slide the table out of the way, I hadn't thought of that. To excited trying the saw out 🤪👍

[@The-Old-Scotsman]

The new one just went live on aldi. 😂 Just ordered 😁

[@MartynStubbsTBS]

How do I adjust the tracking what knob do I use please?

[@grahambleach]

It's the one in the middle of the back of the top cabinet.

[@MartynStubbsTBS]

@@grahambleach thankyou

[@reaper060670]

I've been on the lookout for one of these for the past 18 months and never get it. My local Aldi in Dublin never has it. I'm gutted. I'm gonna have to get one of me family in ENG to grab one for me the next time they're in a store there. haha! I will not be spending my hard earned money on the Parkside one. I hear bad things about it all the time. I nearly went for the Titan one but stopped myself. I went to LIDL this morning for DOG FOOD and came home with a bloody WOOD LATHE.. i SPENT OVER 220 EUROS ON TOOLS AND BITS. It happens me all the bloody time mate. I go in for one thing and come away with a load of weird tools. I can't help myself. TBH I was after a wood lathe but I was going to build one myself. It cost me 149 euros today. It's a better one than the ones I've seen made of plastic. That middle aisle in LIDL is the bain of my life pal. I got a bog of Dof food for me dog though. I DIDN'T FORGET his food. haha! Great video mate. Is that the same as the Sheppach one I think is called the BS 261? or something like that??

[@davidshortall9302]

Great down to earth review as usual James. Cant believe the cut of that veneer. Amazing accuracy :)

[@JamesManCave]

Hi David, thanks! Yep a real pleasure to use this one. Couldn't believe I got results like that, even using the cheap blade that's supplied with it. If you couldn't tell from the video, I'm really happy with it 😁🤪😂

[@StuartGrimshaw]

I don't know if you're still watching for comments on your older videos ... I've just got round to unboxong my Ferrex bandsaw but I'm stummped right that the first hurdle. I can't get the handle to screw into the nut that holds the handle underneath thge bed (the first one you screw in on this video. There's no downward force on the bolt so when I offer up the handle to scre it in, it just pushes the bold out of the way. What am I missing?

[@JamesManCave]

Try doing it up side down. It does take so fiddling about to get it to lock in, a lot of people have mentioned this

[@StuartGrimshaw]

@@JamesManCave I tried that but it just falls out of the hole 😆 I think I'm going to hot glue it in place, screw it in them remove the glue.

[@sawdustandsurvival]

Great video there! Thanks for making that. Do you find that the rise and fall guard throws out the positioning of the bearings? It's resulted in me just leaving it fully up at all times which obviously reduces accuracy. Minor niggle. Tip for opening the bottom door- tilt your table to 45 using the lever underneath. Then you can open it without messing with the bolt. Thanks again! Andy

[@JamesManCave]

Hi, yes I have started to get that, I'm thinking it might be something to do with the teeth on gears, I'm going to try and add some masking tape on the teeth of the gears to see if that helps it. Thanks for the tip on tilting the table, I hadn't thought of that one. 👍

[@MD-gc4xq]

Just been using my new saw and I’ve noticed the extension table isn’t square, is there anyway it can be raised a couple of mm to level it off with the saws table? Cheers

[@MD-gc4xq]

Which blade would you recommend as a replacement? Cheers

[@richienorthcott]

I have one of these, thanks for the review. Can I ask you a quick question? On mine there's lots of 'play' in the top blade guide when you loosen the clamping knob on the front. Is that normal? When re-tightening it i need to be careful of the alignment of the whole assembly so the blade guides are in the right place. Does that make sense?!

[@JamesManCave]

Hi, it is normal for this machine, due to the price of this machine there are things that aren't as good as they could be. On a much more expensive machine, you wouldn't get this issue

[@robfalcon3404]

Hi just ordered a einhell band saw looking 4ward to gettin stuck in

[@JamesManCave]

Excellent! I looked at those as well, what size did you go for?

[@robfalcon3404]

@@JamesManCave 200m I got the last one off Amazon so when I look it up it ain't there anymore but the order pic shows it so fingers crossed lol

[@JamesManCave]

Haha, yes fingers crossed it arrives 🤞

[@robfalcon3404]

@@JamesManCave cheers james look forward to your next vid all the best

[@Unknown-mm9oq]

Thanks for the review. Aldi have a Ferrex bandsaw listed as coming soon, possibly the same one but in a different colour. Can you please tell me how much vibration travels through to your hands when cutting?

[@JamesManCave]

Well this is a hard question to answer, as what I may think is minimal vibration, you may think is a lot. But, that said, thinking about it, I've never thought about the vibrations when using it, so I guess it's pretty minimal, certainly not anything that has bothered me

[@Unknown-mm9oq]

@@JamesManCave I wanted to make sure any vibration isn't excessive, I probably should have worded my question differently. You have still answered it perfectly. Thanks for responding and for your help.

[@shanedraper240692]

what's the purpose of the bolt at 2:09 ?

[@BarryM60]

it brings the two halves of the table top into alignment otherwise the runner would ca tch

[@martincroft6569]

Hi James I recently got a cheap band saw I have done the setting up I watched the snodgrass method but I still keep braking blades I don’t know were I am going wrong can you help cheers Martin

[@JamesManCave]

Hi Martin, this question need a bit more detail from you, does it break in the weld? Are you cutting curves or straight lines when it breaks? Etc . . . . .

[@martincroft6569]

@@JamesManCave hi James it’s Martin re, bandsaw blade keep breaking, when I done the initial setup all seems well then after a few cuts a strange noise like a slight shudder and then a few swear words later just feel like throwing it in the skip is it because I bought the last set of blades of the internet could they be sub standard the size is 1400mm 6tpi x3/8” I think I need to invest in a better model I do like using the saw many thanks James keep up the good work cheers Martin

[@colinjamieson3417]

How the hell do you get the tilt knob to fit onto the screw - mines just disappears up into the housing on the table ?

[@BarryM60]

I used a screwdriver pushed into the slot and held the top of the screw down whist my son went ahead and did the tightening part of the operation - fiddly for one person

[@Thesidingsworkshop]

Great review mate keeping my eye out for when it comes back on aldi again 👍 😀 👏

[@JamesManCave]

Cheers mate, well impressed with it so far. Hope you manage to find one 👍

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

Nice video Mate and thanks for going over the setting up 👍 😊

[@JamesManCave]

Cheers Tony, that style of set up has worked really well for me since I found out about it

[@PhilsWorkshop1953]

Hi James what’s the depth of cut from the table up nice vid as usual very precise

[@JamesManCave]

Hi Phil, thanks. The max depth of cut on this bandsaw is 130mm, on my smaller Parkside one its 80mm, so quite a bit of difference.

[@Peter-pf6bz]

Is the table self-aligning or did you have to set it up yourself? If you set the table up please show how you did it.

[@JamesManCave]

The table adjust with the lever on the back of the table, when you release it you can tilt the table to get it level, then there is a adjustable stop under the table so you can keep it level

[@tomhami]

Question, I've got one also and am quite impressed. Have to say it's my first one so nothing to compare to. Anyhow, does it run smoothly? Mine the whole thing had a bit of a wobble that I can't get rid of like a wheel or something isn't true! Thinking on giving the warranty number s call. Great video anyway!

[@JamesManCave]

Hi, Peter Millard over at the 10minute workshop had the same issue, can't say I've experienced it. If it is something like the wheel not true deffo ring the warranty line. Peter solved his vibration issue by putting rubber feet in each of the corners, may be worth a try? Or try clamping the base down

[@tomhami]

@@JamesManCave Thanks for your reply. I've put a quick video up of it, certainly does a wobble! kzbin.infoYQju5NXeYts Getting sooner Tuffsaws blades today hopefully so will try one of those.

[@Babbolla]

Hi James, have you tried changing the blade yet to a smaller detail blade? If so what are your thoughts on the saw’s performance? Cheers, Jim

[@JamesManCave]

Hi Jim, as of yet I haven't changed the blade on it. I do have 2 blades here for it from Mr bandsaw, a wider rip cut blade and a think detail blade. So once I give them a try I can update you then. But I really do recommend this saw from the use I've had out of it so far

[@botyokyok9623]

Sir .. what is problem when the blade is getting out of wheel? That is my problem now.. 😭😭

[@JamesManCave]

Seems like a tracking issue. Either your wheel is tilted to much forward, or to much back

[@botyokyok9623]

@@JamesManCave i all ready try it.. its the same... now, the rubber wheel and blade come out together when i turn on..😭😭.. how can i fix it.. same brand of you ferrex.

[@petrokemikal]

I have a recordpower bandsaw, a big unit from probably the 90s and I actually sold it to buy one of these.. The recordpower is built like a tank, but it was more trouble than not with it.. Blades hard to source for it, no mater how many times I tried to balance the wheels, I could not get rid of the wobble, Such a shame because its a saw that would easily last a lifetime, but just not accurate enough for the small work I do with my buisness.. Fence was trash on it also.. I picked one of these up under the original scheppach name for a bargain, it was missing the mitre fence and the base was twisted a bit, I slap of a hammer bent it back into shape, I have a far better mitre fence with my table saw anyways so noting lost..

[@benwaterson8867]

Can you put metal blades in?

[@JamesManCave]

If you mean metal cutting blades then yes, there are blades out there that will fit this

[@benwaterson8867]

@@JamesManCave great I’ll pick one up from Aldi, they’re just in this week at Aldi Australia

[@JamesManCave]

I've used it a fair bit now since I first got it, and it's done everything I've chucked at it problem free 👍

[@joe123452]

Hi James, just wondering how are you finding the bandsaw now nearly year later please? had much usage, holding up well?

[@JamesManCave]

Hi Joe, well so far I'm still very happy with my purchase. The factory supplied blade was ok, but I changed it for a slightly better quality one and it's really completed the Bandsaw. I've used it a fair bit, and I can't really find anything to moan about. Would buy another if/when this one breaks

[@joe123452]

@@JamesManCave Ok good to hear! thanks for reply

[@JamesManCave]

If you want more info, then the Bandsaw is a re-badged version of this one www.toolstation.com/scheppach-hbs30-350w-200mm-bandsaw/p47621

[@joe123452]

@@JamesManCave Ah brilliant, thanks again!

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

What's the power of the motor? It looks like a good bit of kit. I really need a bandsaw now.

[@JamesManCave]

It's got a 550w motor on it, I ripped a large piece of oak down on it yesterday, it did it ok, but slow, but no blade wonder and a nice cut

[@MrGeoffreySmith]

@@JamesManCave I checked it on line but, as you said, no longer available.

[@JamesManCave]

@@MrGeoffreySmith that's a shame, I think the scheppach version of this is about £250. Quite a bit more unfortunately

[@josehontiveros9432]

Hi, I'm Jose Hontjveros from the Davao City, Philippines. How or where cojld I buy that kind of bandsaw (Aldi's Ferrex bandsaw)?

[@JamesManCave]

Hi, search for scheppach hsb30. This is the manufacturer of the bandsaw

[@josehontiveros9432]

@@JamesManCave thnak you very much my friend.

[@ruinunes8251]

How about the blades? Can you find them easily from another manufacturer?

[@JamesManCave]

Good question, absolutely yes you can! It's a standard 1790mm blade that fits this, I've bought 2 different blades my self. 1 blade for ripping, and one thin blade for tight curved cuts

[@ruinunes8251]

@@JamesManCave nice to know man. Thanks

[@sumosprojects]

Good review mate, I lined up last week at Aldi in Mooroopna ( shaming the store lol ) for half an hour & when I got inside to buy the brushless drill, impact driver they hadn’t got it in 😳😢, anyhow I like there products & was driving 120mm screws into a deck build I did last week so they work well 🎥🔨👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@JamesManCave]

What a bummer! They had those over here last month, in fact, when I went shopping last weekend they still had one or 2 sets in the store. By the way Dirk, I've now reached your level of bandsaw greatness, I am also the owner of 2 bandsaw's now! 🤪🤪🍻🍻🍻

[@zacandmillie]

My God man !! You used a flat screwdriver on a Phillips head screw. Off to the Gulag for you!

[@frankslittleworkshop]

Nice setup and review James 😁. You had that "New tool" excited look all over your face 😂🤣. Looks like a big upgrade to the Parkside unit. Hope it serves you well. Nice video James. Stay safe mate 😁👍

[@JamesManCave]

Haha, yep my poker face let me down on this one. Thanks Frank, hopefully me and this bandsaw can have many happy years together 🤪👍

[@jerryminyard9442]

Identical to a Tacklife I just put together. 🤞🏼

[@jerryminyard9442]

I easily bend the lower door down just a smidgen to avoid that bolt.

[@jerryminyard9442]

I hope mine cuts as well as yours. I agree with your assessment so far.

[@JamesManCave]

I didn't know that Tacklife even made bandsaws! That said I think this is generic model that is produced for people to rebadge. Thanks for the comment

[@malcolmoxley1274]

does the job,not bad

[@JamesManCave]

Exactly Malcolm, that's what I'm after, and this does the job very well

[@malcolmoxley1274]

@@JamesManCave your tips on setting it up I can use on my old bandsaw,now I see where I was going wrong lol

[@Crunch2327]

been hoping they come back on sale, like hens teeth atm.

[@JamesManCave]

Yep i know, I pre ordered mine the second I saw it come up online for future deals. Unfortunately they only seem to so these once a year

[@Pete.Ty1]

😊👍

[@JamesManCave]

Cheers Pete 👍

[@resinAce]

Another new toy! Your garage must be like Dr Who's Tardis! 🤣♠

[@JamesManCave]

In my language, a tradis means a bloody great mess! 🤪

[@derkhedemann5606]

ferrex has good tools for a small price

[@JamesManCave]

I've got a few ferrex tools now, and I'm really happy with them, can't fault them at all

[@waynethomas9957]

I wish we got this one in Australia the aldi is a piece of junk here even though it's still a schepper

[@JamesManCave]

Have you guys still got the workzone branded tools? I've found since they have moved to ferrex they have been a much better quality

[@niallchurch2679]

Looks like it's made by scheppach!

[@JamesManCave]

It is, the model of this bandsaw if you search for scheppach is HBS30

[@kirstyben4280]

Thanks James' Man Cave for this set up, I started to use it to setup....then ...... everything stopped !!!. Upon trying to initially tension the blade the top knob turned about 4 then the blade TWANGED OFF the upper wheel !!, tried it several more times and did the same thing. Took to bits and noted the top square ended nut thread (cheap rubbish) had stripped threads after 1 cm down, luckily the 'barrel' which the handle turns threads was still intact. Local DIY shop had hardened steel bolt and all was good. Looking forward to good service from now on ;-), Thanks for the guide setup excellent. Bought new Tuffsaw blade as recommended: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWeYe6N4j9SUZtU who bought me to your setup ;-)

[@johnrobinson1020]

Don't waste your money on this saw, it is garbage, I threw mine into the skip last week.

[@JamesManCave]

Would be a much more helpful comment if you were to explain why you have that opinion

[@velcroman11]

Junk, junk, junk.

[@JamesManCave]

Based on what?