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Ferrex (Aldi) Belt And Disc Sander Review - One Year Of Ownership
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Күн бұрынThe Ferrex bench sander has been a tool i've owned for a year now, it's one of those tools that you think you can do with out, but, that is until you buy one you realise that you should have bought one much sooner.
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@resinAce 4 жыл бұрын
My local butcher uses sawdust to stuff the ends of sausages. He said it was hard to make ends meat 🤔♠
@JamesManCave 4 жыл бұрын
In Somerset they have an annual sausage tasting show, I've never gone, but it's very popular apparently 😁
@burstfireno1617 3 жыл бұрын
Lool 😄
@adeh503 2 жыл бұрын
You can buy abrasive restorer sticks for the sanding belts, cleans them up and gets rid of the clogging, they're pretty good and make the belt last longer
@PsyllyCymon Жыл бұрын
Use a piece of dry silicone bro. Works like a charm
@tonyalways7174 2 жыл бұрын
Good review but absolutely identical to the Scheppach BTS800, which I own, and the Clarke one, the DrillPro one and in fact every other machine of this size on the market except for one or two micro points like screws replaced by hex bolts etc. That tells me they are all built in the same Chinese factory and are all equally good and bad so my advice is to buy the one with the best price at the time (currently Aldi flogging the Scheppach for £89 quid if anyone interested).
@karlpopewoodcraft 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent breakdown of the machine James I fully agree with your opinions on the tool. Cracking bit of kit for the money. When I change the sanding disc I place a piece of paper down in between the velcro and table, slide the disc into position and then remove the paper, boom attached no removing anything 📄😁
@JamesManCave 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Karl, it's a great machine I think for the price and what it does. I tried the paper method, but got a paper cut and got annoyed 😁🤪👍
@karlpopewoodcraft 4 жыл бұрын
@@JamesManCave 😂😂😂 that's hilarious 🤣
3 жыл бұрын
Hello my friend. These types of disc sanders are very useful. The biggest problem is the aging of the belts. I used a similar machine last year. However, I had a major engine problem. And still in repair. Thank you for sharing the information. See you all the time. Big greetings. stay healthy and happy. Best regards.
@JamesManCave 3 жыл бұрын
That's a shame, I really like being able to have the use of this sander, I can't believe I went so long without one
3 жыл бұрын
@@JamesManCave You're welcome. See you. greetings.
@Crunch2327 3 жыл бұрын
just gotta hope they bring it out again.
@JamesManCave 3 жыл бұрын
Yep they will, only released it last year
@seadog158 Жыл бұрын
Bought one a couple of years back, Just to sharpen chisels, Had very little use , Then it started making a bit of a smell , like something was getting too hot, then the on /off switch stopped working, I’m no electrician but I took the switch off to see if there was any obvious problems, One of the wires looked like it had been overheating, the outer plastic had melted, Never used it since , just been gathering dust, Suppose you get what you pay for, Wouldn’t buy any other tools from ALDI.
@nickarcher4775 4 жыл бұрын
Honest, no nonsense video
@JamesManCave 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@sunpointstudio4472 Жыл бұрын
Ferrex, Lidl, Scheppach, Ryobi, Landi etc. are all the same machine and all made in PRC (china).
@TreasureDivers 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@nickpotter5728 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate just ordered one from Aldi
@JamesManCave 4 жыл бұрын
Great, I'm sure you'll be happy with it 👍
@Hand-i-Craft 4 жыл бұрын
It’s a great piece of kit James😀. If you factor in value for money against how useful it is then this probably comes out as one of the top of the list tools in my garage!
@JamesManCave 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Leo, you right it's absolutely perfect for my needs, really good value for money. So far I'm quite happy with the ferrex range of tools I've bought
@Thesidingsworkshop 4 жыл бұрын
Great review mate and just in time for my Sunday trip to aldi to get one ....... cheers mate 👍
@JamesManCave 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers buddy, that was my planning in getting it out today, can give people a heads up before they go and buy one tomorrow 😁🤪
@stuartosborne6263 4 жыл бұрын
Another great review James thankyou. The sander looks pretty good value.
@JamesManCave 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Stuart, yea it's worth the money in my opinion
@RpR_Makes 4 жыл бұрын
Really good review mate. I have the Rutlands version of this which is basically the same but was on special offer at about £75 at the time. Great little sander.
@JamesManCave 4 жыл бұрын
That's a great price, it's funny, as I said in the video I hadn't really considered buying one of these machines, once I did I became aware of all the different ones out there
@SujMenon 4 жыл бұрын
I love these Aldi tools. As you said James, the build quality isn't the greatest, but then again it only costs that much..+ 3 years guarantee!
@JamesManCave 4 жыл бұрын
They are pretty good most of the time, I've had 2 questionable tools out of the 10/12 I've probably bought over the years.
@derkhedemann5606 3 жыл бұрын
with an old vacuum cleaner mouthpiece you can make a good hose connection attachment yourself
@JamesManCave 3 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea, I own a 3d printer, so I just ended up printing a dust hose attachment. But took me ages to pull my finger out to make it!
@Everythings_Adjustable 4 жыл бұрын
Came for the sander stayed for the Hair 😁 Thank you very much for the shout out Mate people are going to be burning plastic milk bottles all over the country 👍 😁 😁
@JamesManCave 4 жыл бұрын
No problem Tony, was a great idea you had. I've just come back from Sainsbury's, people are fighting over the remaining milk bottles 🤪😁👍
@Everythings_Adjustable 4 жыл бұрын
Do you think we've started a new run of panic buying milk? Thanks again for the shout out I've had about 60 extra people look at that video today👍 😊
@JamesManCave 4 жыл бұрын
@@Everythings_Adjustable quite possibly, all I can smell in the air is burning plastic! 😁🤪 No problem Tony, it's a great idea, I don't know why you didn't get more views in the first place. 🤞 It takes off
@robertandrews7573 2 жыл бұрын
Good review James. Certainly sold the sander to me. Just have to await Aldi getting these back in stock (albeit at a higher rice tag now)
@jibsonator7 Жыл бұрын
Just bought one for £54 delivered
@paulalderson6920 10 ай бұрын
It looks identical to the Ryobi 370 W machine available from Bunnings (Australia) for A$219. And I really mean identical, Ferrex is blue, Ryobi's is yellow, that's the only difference.
@JamesManCave 10 ай бұрын
I worked out there are about 4/5 different manufacturers that have this exact model, might have a different motor in them, but identical in looks. Must be a generic design
@Martins-allotment-plot 4 жыл бұрын
Awsome review mate... i have ordered 1 of these to be delivered as thought it was a online only so im 1glad to see your review before i use mine 😀😀
@JamesManCave 4 жыл бұрын
Hey, no problem, glad it was of help. I really do like this machine, so I'm sure you will be happy with yours 👍
@colinwilde7178 4 жыл бұрын
Just received mine from Aldi, no delivery charge. There have been a couple of design changes since you got yours: 1. The swivel pin and clamp for the table are now mounted directly on the body of the machine rather than on a pull out arm. 2. There is not a drive belt adjustment screw under the sanding belt. I’ve not used the machine yet so I don’t know if the changes make any difference.
@JamesManCave 4 жыл бұрын
Ooo thanks for the update Colin, there must be a belt adjustment somewhere on there, all it does is adjusts the motor height to tension the belt.👍
@colinwilde7178 4 жыл бұрын
James' Man Cave I’ve looked at the manual and there’s no mention of how to adjust the drive belt. Having looked over the machine I noticed that there is an Allen screw at the bottom of the drive belt housing. I suppose this could be for adjustment but I’d have to remove the housing to be sure. I’ll let you know.
@JamesManCave 4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, thanks that will be great 👍
@stephendavidson2004 2 жыл бұрын
Waiting for mine to arrive. Any comments re' replacement belts? I see Screwfix do some within 1mm of the size quoted by Ferrex. A nice easy to understand video by the way...thank you.
@frankslittleworkshop 4 жыл бұрын
Nice review James 😁. I did think about getting one of these but ended up digging quite deep in my pockets and got the Triton oscelating belt sander ... which is still going well since I did my review. But this would have been my alternative weapon of choice 😁. Thanks for the video James. Stay safe mate 😁👍.... nice hair by the way 😂🤣.
@JamesManCave 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Frank, I've looked at those Sanders a few times, I'd really like one, but unfortunately I just don't have the room for one. Same to you buddy 👍
@kevingriffiths7748 2 жыл бұрын
Looks remarkably like the Axminster AW150BDS…
@jasonmcbride Жыл бұрын
Thanks! great video, but where is the link to your mate with the dust extraction thingy as mentioned?
@mickeyfilmer5551 2 жыл бұрын
Well I'm convinced. I am going to order one on Monday, when I get some time to myself. So far I have watched your Bandsaw review, and this one , but am going to binge watch a few. I have also put a link to the Bandsaw video in my review of it for Aldi. (hope that gets you many more hits as it was exceptionally inforamtive and I found setting up a doddle after watching it ( Just one niggle was the front dust connector- I had to run a 6mm tap through the holes as they had been painted after tapping! )
@kierondesmond7791 4 жыл бұрын
Nice review. I didn't buy one because the pictures for the current model show (don't show!) an inferior mount for the disc guide table! The 'old style'? mount you have looks much better! I suppose the table could be mounted differently/directly to the bench or a board that the machine could be screwed to? Probably not a problem for most people =D
@JamesManCave 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, yes someone else mentioned that, I've no idea why they have changed it. It works well how I have it on my one. I've since been told the Axminster craft range is identical to this one and only a few pound more if that helps
@chasinsunsets917 2 жыл бұрын
mitre guide for 45 degree angles..mush easier
@sumosprojects 4 жыл бұрын
Good review mate, Ferrex is relatively new here but at the price & the recommendations you’ve made it looks very good, I always love watching machinery reviews & this is a good un 🍻🍻👍👍👍👍
@JamesManCave 4 жыл бұрын
Ferrex only came out in the UK about 18months ago, they seem to be much better quality then the workzone range of stuff the replaced. I've got the ferrex planer/jointer also, which again seems great
@MikeS1935 4 жыл бұрын
Have ordered before a saw you very good video which has given me some tips and confidence. thank you 👍
@JamesManCave 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely no problem Michael, I'm sure you will really happy with your purchase 👍
@garvielloken3929 4 жыл бұрын
Love your vids mate
@JamesManCave 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much, hopefully I'll be able to get a for more out in the future 🤞👍
@karlwarnes6062 2 жыл бұрын
The ferrex model slightly different to yours,was a poor quality machine sept.2021. The fumes and then smoke left me very ill all night.still not got a refund and it's november. Bought a vonhaus,very pleased
@liammiller3395 4 жыл бұрын
Great review pal. Just a heads up the drive belt is different to the scheppach as I have just found out 🙄
@JamesManCave 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Liam, thanks for the heads up on the drive belt, I've not done any research on the parts, but I'll bear this in mind with other parts also 👍
@bakofff7146 2 жыл бұрын
If you tilt the table, it looks like the edge of the table moves away from the sanding disk. Surely this would be a problem, no?
@nerdsaw.workshop 4 жыл бұрын
That is identical to my Axminster craft AC150. Never realised there was belt adjustment on it, that explains the vibration ii have been getting from it. Nice review James What are those discs btw? did they come with the sander?
@JamesManCave 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Ant, no worries. The belt adjustment on mine works by lifting the motor up to tension the belt 👍
@ChickenboneJohn 3 жыл бұрын
The vibration may not be the drive belt, but may be the bearings. I've had (and worn out) a few bench sanders, and in each case it was the bearing on the drive side that had caused the problem, but it's taken me a while to figure out that this is THE weak point in these machines. They will seize up and then start rotating against the drive shaft itself, wearing a groove all the way round, causing a lot of play and rendering it useless.I've had this happen on Clarke (Machinemart) sanders and on a more expensive Record Power sander. If you are checking or changing the drive belt , I'd advise you to also check that the bearings are turning freely and that there is no play between the bearing and the drive shaft. I've learned the hard way, and in future this will be part of my regular maintenance check and I'll keep a couple of spare bearings in stock. I've just got one of these Ferrex sanders and to be honest it seems no worse than the Record, and indeed is put together more accurately -the Record sanding bed was way out of flat and needed a lot of tinkering with to get reasonable results.
@juanvalerio3038 6 ай бұрын
What’s the cost
@joshuabanghard6204 2 жыл бұрын
Hello mate, is the support table thats used for the disc sander able to be fitted onto the belt sander when in the upright position?
@sanjaypanchasara4007 Жыл бұрын
muje lena hai to kaha milega
@tommyzee589 4 жыл бұрын
Size of the belt shoul be on a sticker/ front plate of the sander
@JamesManCave 4 жыл бұрын
On the one available in Aldi from tomorrow they seem to have added it on the front sticker, but I've been all over the sander and there is no mention on the stickers of the belt size, only the disc size
@burstfireno1617 3 жыл бұрын
Wow this machine looks like exact copy of the ryobi disc/belt sander 😲 Think i might skip the ryobi
@JamesManCave 3 жыл бұрын
As far as my research found out, this machine I a re-badged scheppach. I have seen the Ryobi one before, but never compared to 2
@mikehopkins4040 2 жыл бұрын
Can the flat bed be used in the upright position?
@GrumpysWorkshop4 4 жыл бұрын
Nice review. Would like to buy one but just cant justify spending £90.
@JamesManCave 4 жыл бұрын
I know what you mean, but compared to similar machines it's quite cheap
@GrumpysWorkshop4 4 жыл бұрын
@@JamesManCave i have the parkside 5inch disc sander £29.99 as im a cheapskate😉
@JamesManCave 4 жыл бұрын
Haha, we've all considered buying that one, were all cheapskates deep down 🤪
@Mogul25Years 3 жыл бұрын
What type of replacement disc does it take? In regards to fixing in place.
@JamesManCave 3 жыл бұрын
It's velcro, I show this in the video
@Mogul25Years 3 жыл бұрын
@@JamesManCave thanks...I should have paid more attention ..sorry.
@ruinunes8251 3 жыл бұрын
At 6:53 those 2 lights behind you, are they from a manufacturer called eiger? Where did you buy them?
@JamesManCave 3 жыл бұрын
They are indeed. I bought them from Homebase about 3 years ago, they no longer sell them, but I think they do ones by another brand now
@ruinunes8251 3 жыл бұрын
@@JamesManCave I have one of those. When I decided to buy another one they didn’t have it anymore. The only issue with them is battery life. It is a very bright light, however in full power the battery goes flat very quick.
@JamesManCave 3 жыл бұрын
@@ruinunes8251 yea I agree, considering the time it take to charge them up! I only really use them when I'm working on the car or bike and need some light from underneath
@gerryshort1426 4 жыл бұрын
HI JAMES CAN IT BE USED TO SHARPEN CHISELS ETC, AND CAN THE DISC SANDER FOR SHARPENING DRILL BITS ?
@JamesManCave 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Gerry, I don't see why not. I used it to make a knife and grind the angles in the blade with it. If you made up a jig for it, I'm sure it would work well
@gerryshort1426 4 жыл бұрын
thank you
@bitesizebicky 3 жыл бұрын
Great straightforward review, thanks. My own experience of Aldi return process is that it's impossible to get in touch with them! No email address. 0800 helpline number is chargeable on mobile phones and never once had anything less than an hour queue! Just saying!
@JamesManCave 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, that's useful for people to know. I bought a planer/thinknesser from them last year, turned up without any instructions, rang them up, wasn't on hold very long and they emailed me a digital version of the plans
@bitesizebicky 3 жыл бұрын
@@JamesManCave Glad you've had better experience than me. I have the cordless jigsaw. It's useless. Only £20 but still would like a refund so can invest in a better quality one. Also I didn't mention, the technical helpline on the leaflet you get with the tools didn't rely to my email about the jigsaw. So Aldi not working for me!
@JamesManCave 3 жыл бұрын
That's a shame to hear. Is it a workzone or ferrex jigsaw? Only asking as my experience with Aldi tools is that the ferrex brand seem to be a much better quality tool then the workzone stuff
@bitesizebicky 3 жыл бұрын
It's a Ferrex. I've got a few Ferrex, most are OK. But the cordless jigsaw and cordless circular saw are both a bit poor. They are worth trying I guess as some will turn out to be fine but would like the return process to be easier for when the tool isn't up to it!
@jonofham6658 2 жыл бұрын
Crazy that Axminster sell the same thing - just with their name on - for £60 more....and Clarke for £70. Shameful.
@andrewbooth7352 2 жыл бұрын
I've had the same machine for just over a year and can't fault it. I made an adapter for the dust extractor but it could be better. The only issue I've had is the velcro pad that holds the sanding discs has come unstuck. Any suggestions? Gorilla tape doesn't work by the way Great video
@joeennis2571 3 жыл бұрын
i am looking for a drive belt for this sander does anyone have any idea where to get one ?
@JamesManCave 3 жыл бұрын
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@joeennis2571 3 жыл бұрын
@@JamesManCave thanks for reply but it is a serpentine belt not a toothed one
@JamesManCave 3 жыл бұрын
Hmm that is odd, my is a toothed belt
@loskop100 Жыл бұрын
Any one know where I can buy a toothed drive belt for this in Australia?
@velcroman11 2 жыл бұрын
Junk, junk, junk.
@JamesManCave 2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful comment
@rhallmedia8473 4 жыл бұрын
What size are the discs to get replacements?
@JamesManCave 4 жыл бұрын
The disc are 150mm. 👍
@rhallmedia8473 4 жыл бұрын
James' Man Cave Thanks. Does it need bolting down when using? Or is the weight heavy enough. Just ordered one 👌🏻
@JamesManCave 4 жыл бұрын
@@rhallmedia8473 hi, once you fit the antivibration feet it doesn't need to be bolted down, no. I've never bolted mine down and not had a problem with it, I move mine all around the workshop
@rhallmedia8473 4 жыл бұрын
James' Man Cave Perfect thanks. Your video was the perfect video review I was looking for before pressing the buy button.
@JamesManCave 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, that's great to know 👍
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