Great review I’ve got one and agree with you, just that the link you put up for the sanding disc is for self adhesive and mine is hook and eye Velcro type presuming yours is the same regards

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind comment, I've just checked the link and my sincere apologies, you're absolutely right! I've no idea how I managed to do that (must have clicked on the wrong link). I'll amend the link now, cheers for the heads up 😀

@davidpatterson2093

4 жыл бұрын

Hand-i-Craft haha no prob easy done. All the best Dave

*This is exactly what I needed for trimming the edge of oak boards **MyBest.Tools** I also used the disk to round edges while building an oak - walnut cabinet.*

@Hand-i-Craft

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Brenda 😀

The part where you thoroughly explain how to adjust the tension on the belt is exactly what I was looking for. You have my gratitude kind sir!

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

angelusreseda Glad you found the video helpful😀. Best wishes, Leo

@stevenmason1674

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, but he's doing it completely wrong. That knob has no effect on tension, it is for making sure the belt doesn't drift, and you're supposed to do it with the belt running.

this was the best explanation by this person to do this belt change

@Hand-i-Craft

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind comment, much appreciated 👍😀

Great review. Just purchased one based on your comments. Thanks and keep up the good work.

@Hand-i-Craft

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephen 😀😀👍👍

Got mine today had a quick go and was impressed thanks for the vid Leo

@Hand-i-Craft

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Anthony 😀👍

Excellent review and we'll demonstrated. Just bought mine today. It's well worth the money. Thanks for taking the time to explain everything in detail. All the best.

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

MrMicky1m Thanks MrMicky for the kind feedback, much appreciated 😀. Totally agree with you, well worth the money!

Good work, it's always nice to see someone enjoying themselves and not allowing things to hold them back. Best wishes.

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Ryan Lowe Thanks Ryan, cheers for the kind comment 😀

Hi Hand-i-Craft. I have just this week purchased this belt and disc sander. I had to get the manual from another link? Aldi kindly gave the link, and Rhod from their end was most helpful. However, your explanation and video explains the belt tensioning 100% better. Looking forward to using machine in my hobby workshop. Thanks. Aye, agree with you, it looks and seems a canny piece of kit too.

@Hand-i-Craft

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the message Geoffrey and hope it works out well for you. It’s a great bit of kit that has had loads of use in my workshop 👍👍

Thank you, based on your review I have just purchased one. Thanks for your time creating the video.

@Hand-i-Craft

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you David for your kind comment and feedback. It’s a great piece of kit and hope it serves you well👍👍😀😀

I'm here in July 2020 as this has just gone in sale again and yours was the first video in the list! Great review, very concise & clear and informative. I don't know if I'll use it enough to warrant buying one but I'm sorely tempted! Thanks again for your great video!

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Andy, if your finances can stretch I’d recommend buying one. I was unsure at first but it is so useful once you’ve got it permanently set up. I’m about one year into owning it and very happy with it😀

Thanks so much for this review, Aldi just put them on for 49.99 so its worth a punt for that price!!. All the very best.

@Hand-i-Craft

Жыл бұрын

At that price great value for money👍👍. Hope it works out well for your projects 😀😀👍👍

Great review. Very helpful to many people imho. Thanks for sharing.

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Hans for the kind words, much appreciated 😀😀

Finally a demo where someone is using the downward rotation side of the disc so the dust extraction can actually work :) The number of people using it on the other side and have dust shooting straight up is amazing!

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam for the comment, much appreciated 👍😀

@robmills4709

3 жыл бұрын

It's also a lot safer as it's pulled into the table. 😀

Hi Leo, had mines delivered today, powerful, great little machine. Made a dozen plant labels for the boss and a teardrop bird box, all sanded up lovely. 👍

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Ged Reilly Nice one Ged, thanks for the message. Great piece of kit and fantastic value for money 😀

Great work. Thanks for your review. Keep it up.

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

👍😀Cheers Peter

Excellent review! I've had one eye on this one for a while... good to know it's worthwhile. Now, just have to finish the new workshop... Best aye!

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Nice one Alasdair, it’s a great piece of kit, especially when you factor in the price. Good luck with the workshop 😀

@alasdairmackenzie515

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers! I'll need it... Base just about done. Only the walls and roof to go. A doddle...

Brilliant review and help on the spare belts and discs,they have just come back in Aldi and I have purchased one on the basis of your review thanks.

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob, almost a year on and it’s still going strong and a great piece of kit😀. A guy who works in the industry got in touch with me and confirmed it is the exact same model as the Scheppach with the badges changed and the Scheppach retails over twice the price. Hope it works out well for you 😀👍

Fantastic review I got this from 1 of my kids for christmas being a bench joiner I have a lot of machines already ,Its is more than a match for my very expensive Jet JSG-96

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris for the kind comment, much appreciated 😀. The more I use it the more impressed I am with it, particularly in the value for money department. A guy got in touch with me who works within the manufacturing sector and confirmed what I believed that it is the exact same model as the Scheppach, just with a different badge and well over 50% cheaper 😀

I ordered one of these on Sunday, so was very pleased to find your review of it! (OK, I should have looked first, but there you are!) Also notice you have one of the press drills too which I have so I will now hunt through your videos for your opinion on that. Thank you very much for a comprehensive yet snappy review. Cheers, Dom

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Dom for the feedback. Never done a review of the drill press, it is good though and again good value for money😀, especially if you get one in a store clearance 👍

Thank you very much, your review was very thorough. Best regards

@Hand-i-Craft

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mirek, glad it was of some help to you 😀👍

Really useful, many thanks.

@Hand-i-Craft

3 ай бұрын

Thank you, much appreciated 😀👍

thoroughly answered all my curiosities. Sometimes there isn't a review for what your interested in, thank you for putting the time in to making a video about the product. This will help me with refurbishing old handtools and I would like to get into making bush craft tools to. Thanks again : )

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Connor for the kind feedback, glad to hear my video was of some help to you😀

@connervickrage2742

4 жыл бұрын

@@Hand-i-Craft Your welcome! I have been having a good think and a look about for similar products and the Clarke version of this is almost identical, I do have a question now 😆 can you bolt the sanding table from the rotating disc to the belt? I was hoping you could use the sanding table on the belt set at 90 degrees.. Thanks

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

🤔🤔Mmmmm, leave it with me Connor, I’ll have a look tomorrow. The metal fence at the top of the belt can be set at 90 degrees. If you look at the video I place the piece of wood on the belt and then ‘rest’ the edge against the metal fence, don’t know if that’s what you’re after but will investigate further tomorrow

@connervickrage2742

4 жыл бұрын

@@Hand-i-Craft Thank you, that's awfully kind of you. In the Clarke advertisement video the sanding platform is actually taken off the disc and somehow bolted to that little metal 90 degree ledge that goes width ways across the belt, have a look see what you think it's at 0.50 kzread.info/dash/bejne/fnifzKZvn7aXYbA.html

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Hello Conner, apologies for such a late reply and I’ve only just seen your most recent message. I had a look yesterday and there is no simple answer to it. Firstly, no it isn’t a straight case of removing the lower plate and popping into the socket where the metal fence plate is as the lower plate rod is a different size. However the Allen key to remove the bolts is the same size so I guess with a bit of fettling and ingenuity you could end up with your desired layout. To be honest though I wouldn’t take my word for it as I could well be wrong. I’m sorry this isn’t much help but thank you for your comments😀. Leo

Excellent review, very informative. Cheers!

@Hand-i-Craft

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew for the kind comment, hope the video was of some help to you 👍👍😀😀

Great review saw them in Aldi today £75 they where selling them off came home watched review went back and purchased one 👍

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

preachable Nice one, cheers for the comment preachable and I hope it is as useful to you as it has been to me😀

@preachable

4 жыл бұрын

Hand-i-Craft yes it’s great love it one thing I found was the sanding belt gets clogged quickly a woodworking friend told me about a Silverline 218490 Sanding Belt Cleaning Block got one for £5 off Amazon I was amazed how it cleaned the belt “ perhaps a good future video you could do”

Excellent thanks! I was wondering how the belt was replaced, saved me lots of messing about.

@Hand-i-Craft

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Bob, much appreciated 😀👍

I was a DIY nut but lost all interest, through either work or kids, and I just thought "fucking" but I sat down and watched one of your vids and my mindset changed, i thought 🤔 if this guy can crack on with one working arm, why can't I!? You inspire me mate, and an inspiration to us all that say #ICAN'TDOTHAT

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Nice one, thanks Benjamin for the comment😀. I suppose DIY and making stuff is one of those things that if you actually don’t enjoy doing it, you end up making a half hearted attempt then get even more frustrated at the end when you aren’t happy with the finished product. Maybe a bit of time you’ve had away from it might help get your enthusiasm back. Best wishes, Leo 😀

Nice one! Just bought one and it came without the manual so I was wondering how to put it on 90°, this video has been extremely useful. Thank you sir!

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ramiro for your kind comment😀. To be honest the manual isn’t worth the paper it’s printed on!

@IrishGaucho

4 жыл бұрын

@@Hand-i-Craft hilarious, I actually found the manual and you couldn't be more right. It's absolutely garbage, so thanks again for this video!!!

Even Lidl & Aldi are now selling 'bare' tools, like a lot of the other companies. I think it's a way of getting us to buy into their platform... Good review of that tool mate👍🏻

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks TD. I’ve bought a couple of their one battery tools and have been very impressed. It can be a little confusing though as they are also releasing tools that aren’t compatible with the new platform. For example I bought a cordless nail gun from Ferrex (Aldi) last week and it is a different 18v battery, so that’s yet another charger to get confused with all my other ones😳😀

I've had one of these for around two years... didn't know they went to 90°! Thanks!

@Hand-i-Craft

2 жыл бұрын

90 degree function does come in handy on occasions👍👍. Cheers for the message 😀

A latex 'belt cleaner' is a useful addition to any and all sanding devices. They last for ages. Cost about £9 or so. Rub them across discs and belts and sanding-blocks (abrasives glued to blocks for all sorts of purposes). They clean up the abrasive surface time and again: making the surface clean and effective again; lengthening the working life.

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Colin for the tip, will definitely get one of these😀

I too have one of these although slightly different but from Aldi, maybe a newer/older model. Yes it is a heavy bit of kit, but so useful.

@Hand-i-Craft

2 жыл бұрын

Great piece of kit Steve. I don’t think the current Aldi model when they do have it on sale is as good as the older ones. Think they maybe are skipping corners now on quality to keep the prices down 🤷‍♂️🤔

Very good review will buy one when aldi have them in again.

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Just been using it today pal rounding off some edges. Great piece of kit, exact same model as the Scheppach but different badges and half the price 😀

Good video well explained, just subscribed keep up good work

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers mac, thanks for the kind feedback. Much appreciated 😀, Leo

Ferrex, scheppach, ryobi, landi etc. are all the same machine and all made in PRC (china). The belt alignment can be made without releasing the tension.

@Hand-i-Craft

Жыл бұрын

Cheers 😀👍

Liked your review, my sander was delivered today, Great value for money as you stated, very solid by the way the belt and disc sizes are on P22 under X.Technical data, but I had to scour the manual !! to find the data

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers wilkygr, glad you found the review helpful and hope you get plenty of good use out of it! Best wishes, Leo

Great Review Thanks

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Michael, much appreciated 😀

Great video mate !

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mr Maple😀

Great review best Regards Nuno Portugal

@Hand-i-Craft

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Nuno 😀😀👍👍

Great review buddy. I’m now subscribed 🍺

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

dixy1967 Nice one, thanks dixy, Merry Christmas to you! 😀

Great video. Thanks. I’ve been looking at this for ages. Next time it’s in Aldi it’s on my shopping list. Like other commenters, I love Aldi & Lidl tools and find them to be a great ‘proof of concept’. If I’m not sure if I need a tool I get a cheap one to try out and can upgrade later down the line. So far I’ve found them all to be pretty decent, certainly good enough for a jobbing diyer.

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Nice one, cheers for the message Aby, totally agree with everything you’ve said, and yes keep an eye out for them as it’s a great piece of kit! 😀

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

@Aby Shepherd. Hello Aby, remembered your message from a while back and just to give you a heads up they are back in stock now if you’re still interested. Best wishes, Leo

@abyshepherd6944

4 жыл бұрын

Hand-i-Craft You are a gentleman. Thank you 🙏

Well done mate👌

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Digger👍😀

thank you ive got one so ill take your info on board

@Hand-i-Craft

3 жыл бұрын

Nice one Brian. Great piece of kit, probably the best value for money tool I’ve bought from Aldi👍😀

@brianmoore47

3 жыл бұрын

The links to belts you have to buy 2 lots Is there a link to buy both 5 belts & 5 discs at same time

Nice review again mate. 😁

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

karlpopewoodcraft Cheers Karl, much appreciated 😀

Hi great review, just too confirm cause I’m considering purchasing one, do you need to leave the under plate of for dust extraction.

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Darren Freer Hello Darren, thanks for the comment. In short I’m not 100% sure what the plate is for. I’ve narrowed it down to it’s either there for dust extraction purposes or for safety purposes when the belt is in the vertical position. Either way I’d recommend leaving it on, it is no fuss really removing it when changing the bel and it doesn’t get in the way when you’re using it. Can I ask is there a specific reason as to why you’d want to remove it?

Congrats on the new shop toy, mate 😋👍 Good thorough walk through / review. Good to see your arm out of the sling, must be a bit of relief having that weight off you neck for a spell! 👌 Well done buddy.

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill😀. I’m about 90% out of the sling now, only goes back on when the shoulder nerve pain becomes unbearable.

@Bill.L.Carroll

4 жыл бұрын

@@Hand-i-Craft That's awesome news, mate. 👍 It's a slow process this healing business on a good day. So long as it is healing, then all is going to plan. 👍 Good on ya

Dude, it became quite obvious to me as a woodworker that you are working with only the use of one arm. Bloody hell I struggle because I have only two arms! Well done, bloody well done. I think you should consider incorporating that fact into your videos, helping people with disabilities to understand it does not have to end their world. Also, think about how you could help others by showing them how you get around your common obstacles and I don't mean the wife telling you to get in!

@Hand-i-Craft

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave for your very kind comment 👍. I do incorporate the disability side of things into my content, but not all videos. It’s a delicate balance as the channel is about woodworking and disability, but I don’t want it all to be about the disability side of things if that makes sense? If you watch some of my other stuff you’ll probably get it, but I do appreciate your feedback 😀👍. Take care. Leo

@peterhayesnally4917

3 жыл бұрын

@@Hand-i-Craft can you do a video on how this machine is running over one year later

@Hand-i-Craft

3 жыл бұрын

@@peterhayesnally4917 I’m not planning on doing another video to be honest Peter as I’ve not much more to say. I will say that it is still performing really well and no deterioration in performance or quality at all. Of all the Ferrex tools out there, this is certainly one of, if not the best. As confirmed in the comments section this model is just a rebadged Scheppach which retails for over twice the price of the Ferrex. Big 👍 from me😀😀

@hajco10

3 жыл бұрын

😂 Anyone bought the belt for the motor. And from where Also the sanding belts. Size and best price, where from. Ta

@Hand-i-Craft

3 жыл бұрын

@@hajco10 There is a link in the description for the sanding belts. Apologies I can’t help you with the belt motor as I’ve never had to change it (yet🤞)

Back on sale online at Aldi now. Same price. £89.99. Don't miss it! (Dispatch date 19/07/2020)

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Pete Cleverley Thought they might be Pete as my viewing figures for this video have gone through the roof!😂

@Rumouruk

4 жыл бұрын

@@Hand-i-Craft Got mine in the bag Leo. 😄

@Rumouruk

4 жыл бұрын

As Leo said in the video, same as the Scheppach BTS900. In screwfix at £160! www.screwfix.com/p/scheppach-bts900-4-370w-brushless-electric-belt-disc-sander-230v/591HK?kpid=591HK&ds_kid=92700055256569560&ds_rl=1244066&gclid=CjwKCAjwr7X4BRA4EiwAUXjbt3bDlxls-vxz_is48EMyjY2rAlE8oRM1GhoXfQ9OW-E_XX0L08KYgBoCH3gQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Pete Cleverley It’s true Pete. After I put the video out last year, a guy got in touch with me who works in the industry to confirm that it is the exact same model just with different badges. He did say not all Ferrex stuff is rebranded Scheppach, but this one is👍

Great review bought one on the strength of it.

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Maurice for the comment, I’m sure you’ll get plenty of good use from it. I’ve had mine around a year now and very happy with it👍😀

Great video and I picked up some nice tips, I have an issue that when I place the wood on the top belt the machine shakes a great deal and makes an "unhealthy" noise, do you by any chance have any ideas what might be causing this?

@Hand-i-Craft

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks CB and I’m sorry to hear this about your machine. Apologies I can’t be any help really but it does sound a bit of a concern and may well be worth replacing under their warranty 👍👍

G’day mate, I’ve been hearing about the Aldi Ferrex range & I think that they’ve just advertised some lawnmowers under that banner, obviously an upgrade from the Workzone products. Nicely presented video 🎥🔨👍👍👍

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Sumo. From what I can see, the Ferrex / Aldi range of tools are exactly the same as Scheppach tools. I’m only speculating but maybe Scheppach have excess batches they can’t shift or a replacement product is coming in so they rebrand it and sell it through Aldi for approximately half their own list price. Aldi here call them ‘special buys’ so they aren’t continuously stocked, they have a limited amount and once they’re sold that’s it. Sometimes you can get even luckier in store as one of the shops may have to discount them again to clear the floor space so you could get it up to 50% off the list price 😀

Very good review, but does the sanding table fit at the end, for use with the belt ?

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Mike C Thanks Mike for the kind comment. Not 100% sure what you mean about the table, but the metal fence at the end of the belt can be used with it. With me only using the one hand I can rest the wood on the metal fence whilst sanding a face against the belt. Hope this makes some sense and might be some help to you. Best wishes, Leo

Hi Leo it's my birthday next weekend so I'm looking to buy myself a little gift lol so I've being looking at these as there back in stock. Thank you for sharing your thoughts about this one it will help me decide. Cheers mate, Karl

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Good stuff, thanks Karl. It may be worth keeping an eye out in your local Aldi if you have one near. A few folk in here have been getting some great clearance discount prices 😀. It is a great piece of kit, well put together and I’ve been using it a lot. Great addition to the workbench 😀😀

@karlpopewoodcraft

4 жыл бұрын

@@Hand-i-Craft I know I've heard of people picking one up for £35 crazy must be losing money on that. However I'm no that lucky lol

Enjoyed that. How long do you think the belts might last? I've been attempting to make a bench today and the legs are rough cut - I could have done with one of these.

@Hand-i-Craft

3 жыл бұрын

If you look after the belts, they last for ages. I run a wire brush across them frequently to free up the residue. But apparently there are purpose made devices to do this, whether they make a better job of it I dint know 🤷‍♂️.

Was just Sydney last week and they have Aldi there. Can't believe how cheat the power tools were. Wish we had them in New Zealand. That sander would be very useful. Great video. Thanks

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

It’s a shame they don’t have an Aldi equivalent in NZ Dave. I’m guessing if you wanted to ship one from Oz to NZ it’d cost more in shipping than the actual tool itself!

@davepaine991

4 жыл бұрын

@@Hand-i-Craft yep thanks right.

Thanks for that comprehensive review. I was pleased to hear about the dust extraction. Can you tell me what grit rating the belt and disc were? cheers

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Charles Teuma Thanks Charles. Having used it for a year now, I stand by what I said initially in that the dust extraction isn’t ‘great’, but it is ok and to be honest decent for a tool at this price. Off the top of my head I can’t remember 100% what the grits were on the belt and disc when it arrived but I’m pretty sure they were 80grit. You can obviously purchase additional belts and disc and I have left links in the description to them that are the correct size for the tool. Best wishes, Leo😀

Hi. Many Thanks. Excellent. Could I ask the reason why you turn the machine off and release the tension to adjust the belt tensioner. Please give me your reason. This is not a criticism but a novices question. Ta Ashraf

@Hand-i-Craft

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the message Ashraf. The way I alter the belt tension isn’t how the instruction manual says, but I do it my way more from an extra safety perspective. I only work with one arm so I’m not totally comfortable with changing tensions whilst the belt is moving. It may take slightly longer the method I suggest, but it works fine and it doesn’t require adjustments whilst the machine is in motion 👍

got one today aldi in portsmouth last one marked down from £89 to £39 happy days

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a bargain that is Peter 😳

i am looking for a drive belt for this sander does anyone have any idea where to get one ?

@Hand-i-Craft

3 жыл бұрын

I haven’t had to replace it myself Joe but my understanding is it is the same model as the Scheppach BTS 800, just rebadged. A quick google search of scheppach bts 800 timing belt shows up quite a few options for around £8. I haven’t done this myself so I can’t say for sure but think this will do the job for you 👍

My Ferrex disc & belt sander has just been delivered following your recommendation. It’s on Aldi Special £89.99. Any steer towards where to buy various sandpaper grades the best value would be welcome. Thanks for the review.

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Alright Dave, cheers for the message 👍. I left a link in the description to replacement sander belts and discs. If you click the belts one it’ll take you to a pack of 5 80grit belts that’ll fit it, but below that will also be packs of the same dimensions, just different grits. The link for the discs is a pack of various grits. Hope this is of some help, Leo 😀

@DavetheVillaFan

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy - will take a look

Thank you for an excellent review I looked at in the centre isle and since the last Special Buy I purchased was not good it was the Track Saw which was not accurate and was taken back for a refund and was also a Scheppach rebadge I have lost faith in the accuracy of their power tools. Plus my wife has banned me from the centre isle in Aldi.

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ray. I too bought the Workzone tracksaw, I kept hold of it in the end and done some re-working of it after watching Peter Millard’s series on it. One of the tracks was out of line but Aldi sent me two new one with ‘Scheppach’ labels on them😀. I replaced the blade and changed the splinter guard and it works fine now, but these things in reality should be fine out of the box.

@raysmith1992

4 жыл бұрын

Hand-i-Craft Hi they never offered me that I took it back and got a Titan one

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?

@Hand-i-Craft

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Joshua, apologies for the late reply. My honest answer was I didn’t know so wanted to check it out. It does appear to have a hole of the same size that fits the table onto that would put the table in the position you suggested. Hope that makes some sense, it’s just if it is for that I’ve never used it before 😂😂

@joshuabanghard6204

2 жыл бұрын

@@Hand-i-Craft Thanks for the reply. I was curious as I've seen it used like that on other sanders, but not with a ferrex one. Seems like a really useful feature.

Hi, I have one of these but the switch no longer works (does not stay on without holding the button), is it easy to fix? If so do you know how? Thanks, Jim

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Alright Jim, thanks for the message. It’s a tough one this as, although I’ve never done it myself, I believe it’s a straightforward repair. I believe they’re called nvr switches and are readily available from eBay / screwfix etc. However as soon as you start tinkering with it the warranty is invalidated. So you might be better considering sending it back for repair which means being without the tool for a while🤷‍♂️. If you can cope without it for a bit I’d send it back. If it’s out of warranty (baring in mind it’s 3 yrs) or you simply can’t be without it for any period of time and you have basic electrical knowledge then purchasing your own replacement part might be a different option. Good luck either way! Leo 😀

I got one a few weeks ago very good tool. If any of your subscribers got the ferrex 18v nailer/stapler and need a spare battery the Bauker ABP118W1 from Toolstation their No 201812 is identical cheers mate

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Neil. Funnily enough I ordered the nail gun and it arrived yesterday😀. Haven’t had chance to look at it yet but will be trying it out tomorrow. Do you happen to have any of the Workzone 18v tools? I’ve got the jigsaw/reciprocating saw and wondered if the battery is compatible?

@neilfraser6646

4 жыл бұрын

@@Hand-i-Craft I'm not sure the only workzone 18v tool I have is a drill but it isn't compatible neither are the ferrex 20/40 batteries

Thanks for that, I wonder how it would do on metal.

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Benedict. Apologies can’t help you with the metal question unfortunately, I’ve only used it with wood and resin and it’s more than capable with those.

@BensWorkshop

4 жыл бұрын

@@Hand-i-Craft Cheers

Saw some in Aldi today..£74.99 Came home and checked and found this was a good price. Dashed back to purchase one and at the till it scanned up at £64.99.. Needless to say I kept quiet and got out quick.

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Shedri-La That’s a great price Shedri for a cracking piece of kit. Hope it works out well for you 😀

@Mogul25Years

4 жыл бұрын

@@Hand-i-Craft Hope so too.. Got to get wife to help me lift it though.. Dont want to do my back in again..

Very helpful, thank you very much. New sub here 👍🏼

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Mark Ward Cheers Mark👍😀. My channel is a bit diverse in terms of content, but it is all centred around making stuff in some way, shape or form! Best wishes, Leo 😀

@TheWardagh

4 жыл бұрын

Hand-i-Craft great stuff. I’m a beginner and just got one of these sanders today. Hoping to make some toys for my kids. Thanks again.

Nice one finding about that shepach company

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers. As far as I know all Workzone / Ferrex stuff are rebranded Scheppach tools. I had an issue with my tracksaw rails being bent on delivery so the replacement ones they sent me from Germany were scheppach labelled. If you look at the specs of the ferrex and scheppach belt and disc sander they are identical, yet the scheppach is twice the list price. The only possible reason I could imagine they’d do this is maybe scheppach have surplus stock so instead of tainting their brand as a ‘budget’ tool company, they change the stickers and sell them through Aldi? It’s only my idea and I’ve no idea if it’s correct, it also explains why you can only buy them certain times of the year and not regularly 🤷‍♂️

@drhfhs

4 жыл бұрын

@@Hand-i-Craft oh I see. Yeah that's possible , the machines on sale at my Aldi had teared packaging so you might be right. Maybe it's part of their sales scheme

Hello what size sanding discs does this take thanks

@Hand-i-Craft

3 жыл бұрын

Alright Jordan, there is a link in the description which will tell you the sizes if that’s any help 👍👍. Cheers, Leo 😀👍

Just got this for 27.99 new Aldi store thanks for reviewing

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, that’s practically giving the thing away! I thought it was good value at £80😳. Cheers for the message, much appreciated 😀

@drhfhs

4 жыл бұрын

@@Hand-i-Craft :D

@sawdustandsurvival

4 жыл бұрын

Its good value at 90 I'd say! Very lucky. As Leo says it's always a bit of a gamble holding out for tools to reduce at Aldi. I've won some and lost some. I tried holding out on their 40v batteries and lost out. Now I've only got one and could do with 2 or 3.

Hi, can the belt sander be locked and used in 45 degree position.

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

leslie james Hello leslie, I’m 99% sure it can be. I know it can be locked for certain at 90 degrees. I won’t be able to check for sure tomorrow but will be able to over the next couple of days, sorry can’t answer you for sure now but will get back to you asap

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Hello again leslie, doubled checked this morning and you can lock it at any angle. Hope this is of some help😀. Best wishes, Leo

Thank You for the video and the reply. I was concerned that I might be causing damage to adjust whilst it is in motion. Incidentally the video to change the belt caused a huge sigh of relief. Any idea where to get the drive belt. Link would be appreciated. Ta All the best for the Festive period 👍🏽

@Hand-i-Craft

3 жыл бұрын

Apologies for such a late reply and thank you for the kind comments. I don’t know for sure, but I’m pretty certain this is the correct drive belt as this Ferrex model is identical to the Scheppach: Timing Belt New for Rexon BD-46 a Grinder BD46A Timing Belt Belt Sander 150xl 037/Scheppach Bts 800/Scheppach Bts 900x / Bdsm 150 N Bernardo / Belt Drive Fan Belt www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00B1Q23QG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_2y25FbQ18KCTQ

@hajco10

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You kindly sir. All the best for the coming year and further. Ta

Hi. I bought one about a year ago and only getting to use it now. But I lost the instructions. Thanks to you I can get cracking.... Thanks.

@Hand-i-Craft

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Rock Bun. It’s a great bit of kit and great value too👍👍😀😀. Hope it works out well for you 😀

@brend7061

3 жыл бұрын

@@Hand-i-Craft hopefully. Thanks again. 👍

Can the belt sander be used in vertical position?

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Alright Keith, yes it can be used vertically, you just secure the Allen key bolts at the back to lock it in place 😀

I have one of these rattly things (Scheppach) same machine different name. Cheap and nasty but I paid about £160 for mine from screwfix over 2 years ago. You can adjust the belt by just letting it run and moving the nob, works fine. Think I would buy a better model next time. This week Aldi have the Scheppach one in April 2022 for £99.99. and it looks like they may have thesanding belts in 10 for £1.99, I might give the belts a try..

@Hand-i-Craft

2 жыл бұрын

Tbf James, I get on fine with mine. It doesn’t get used all the time but when I do need it it works fine for me. I’ve noticed an improvement since hooking it up to my bigger dust extractor 👍👍

do they have online store or something I've never seen it in the store itself

@Hand-i-Craft

2 жыл бұрын

Aldi only stock certain power tools at certain points in the year. The belt / disc sander becomes available usually a couple of times a year👍

i received this yesterday, i haven't put it to use yet just lined up the belt - i can get my index finger under the belt in the middle of the belt is this normal - i am used to my belt sander and this is very tight but does have a rubbing pad under it - thanks for a great review - as you say the instructions are not wonderful

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephen for the kind comment. I’m just in the garage now and checked, and yes I can get my index finger under the belt. I suppose as long as the belt is not moving towards or away from you then it should be fine. I haven’t had any issues with the belt being too slack so hopefully you should be ok😀

@stephenbettany2485

4 жыл бұрын

had a closer look - the front inner plate that holds the spindle is bent and fouling on the outer plate so i think it is stopping the tensioning spring(internal) from doing its work. Thought i would post this in case someone else gets the same problem

@basincut100

3 жыл бұрын

If you can fit your finger under the belt it is loose. The most likely reason is that if belt sanders are left with the belt under tension for any length of time the sanding belt stretches which eventually makes it loose. The solution is to pull the belt tension lever out after you’ve finished using the machine thus taking the tension off the belt. That way it isn’t placed under tension any more so won’t stretch. Next time you want to use the machine just push in the belt tension lever and you’re good to go.

I have a Ryobi unit that looks identical (except for the colour). The stick on sanding disc annoyed me so I bought a velco (hook & Loop) stick on disc and use velco sanding discs. Much easier to change when they wear out and great for changing grits.

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

paul mantegna Hello Paul, yeah I’ve seen the Ryobi model and it looks pretty much identical. The hook and loop discs are so much easier to change, could imagine the adhesive ones being a right pain. Since doing this video a guy who works in manufacturing got in touch with me and confirmed the Ferrex model is the exact same as the scheppach, apart from the badges and the Scheppach is twice the price. Ferrex is a great piece of kit and good value😀

Can belts for sanding metal be used on this machine??

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

It’s not something I’ve done a lot of myself Daniel, but I don’t see why not. I’ve used them on occasion to sharpen a chisel, just need to be mindful of the sparks flying everywhere!

On my ALDI model the size of the disc and belt are on the black plate on the back.

@Hand-i-Craft

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Edward. Hopefully folk reading the comments will see this and note it if they purchase one in the future👍

@edward_grabczewski

3 жыл бұрын

@@Hand-i-Craft I wondered whether yours also had the information on that label since so many of these machines are manufactured by the same supplier.

Hi mate, do have a link to where I can find replacement belts for this please?

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Battlescale Wargame Buildings Morning Battlescale, if you have a butchers in the description below the video there is a link in it that’ll take you straight to the Amazon page for the belts. Any problems let me know. Cheers, Leo

@annetimms8431

4 жыл бұрын

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Can the same belt on those be used for metal grinding ?

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

I can’t say for certain to be honest Oskar. What I can say is I’ve used the belt to sharpen my chisels and it has been ok, can’t say whether it Is suitable for metal grinding or not as it’s not something I do. Cheers, Leo

@polishoskar2039

4 жыл бұрын

@@Hand-i-Craft thanks for speedy reply

I bought mine when they reduced them to clear 39.99 well worth it

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

That is incredible value simon! Hope you get good use from it😀

@williamn01

4 жыл бұрын

Where from Simon?

@xenomorph769

4 жыл бұрын

@@williamn01 I bought it from Aldi six months ago .they dropped the price to get rid of remaining stock

@williamn01

4 жыл бұрын

Happy days mate I knew I should have got one when I seen it look decent 👍

@sawdustandsurvival

4 жыл бұрын

Jammy sod!!! Imagine this for 39.99!

Great review 👍 Did you mention how tho change the sanding disc on the virtical wheel? 👍👊

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Hawaiian, I didn’t mention about changing the discs in the review. They simply peel off and you attach a new one. I’ve put a link in the description to replacement discs if you’re interested 😀

@tentotwo8290

4 жыл бұрын

@@Hand-i-Craft thanks, great 👍

Would love to get one of these but the frustrating thing about Aldi and Lidl is they only have them in for a very limited period. If you get to the store a day late all the good stuff is usually gone.

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

I know what you’re saying here Joe. I think it’s why they can keep the prices down as they only have a limited number to sell. I would suggest signing up to Aldi’s special buy email alert. It’s only once a week and it tells you what next weeks special buys are, plus you can also buy online ahead of release date so have a better chance of getting one that way? Cheers, Leo 😀

@jonathang.5092

4 жыл бұрын

@@Hand-i-Craft True. Thanks for the feedback. And great review, by the way!

Any idean what the belt size and disc size is?

@gasken2182

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry, just watched the vid again and you cover this lol

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Chris G cheers Chris, I’ve put some links in the description if you want to know where to purchase the belts and discs. Cheers, Leo 😀

just bought one, on sale £49.99 what a barain

@Hand-i-Craft

Жыл бұрын

Nice one Charlie, hope it works out well for you 😀👍

I'm finding it as an online purchase, still at £90, and would have viewed it as too cheap to be any good if it wasn't for your review - thank you. Longevity is something you can't review, though, and I worry that Chinese quality will show through. Is yours still working alright two years on? Regards, Nick.

@Hand-i-Craft

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Nick, cheers for the message. Yes belt / disc sander still going great two years later. I am a little concerned though that maybe the quality of Aldi tools are quite what they once were. I’ve had a few messages recently to suggest that is the case, but maybe they’re isolated incidents 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️. Will be producing a video to this effective over the weekend to engage in a discussion about it👍

Been looking at these myself. Just got the bandsaw. Theres a review of that on my channel. Feel free to check ot out

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Nice one, cheers Grumpy. Will have a butchers at your review this week😀

My one(grey model) emitted fumes and smoke so not great,still not got refund,very poor service.

@Hand-i-Craft

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Karl, sorry to hear this. Not ideal at all for fault then not sorting the refund

Bought mine for 60 euro (ireland)

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Arann Wilson nice one Arann, great value and hope you get good use from it😀

Hi Leo, great review, not sure if you've come across belt cleaners, see example from Toolstation. They really do work. www.toolstation.com/belt-cleaning-stick/p37031

@Hand-i-Craft

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Robert, I’ll definitely check them out. Looks like they’ll prolong the belts quite a bit👍

Your method of adjusting the belt tracking is wrong. The correct way, and I might add far quicker way of doing it is to have the machine running with the belt tension lever closed as normal, then, if you notice that the belt tracking needs adjustment you turn the belt tracking knob very slightly one way or the other until it is running straight. This is also how you track the belt on a hand held belt sander.

@Hand-i-Craft

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback basin. I’d have to say though how can you describe the method as ‘wrong’ when the outcome is spot on? I’d say my method is ‘different’, it might not be the way other folk do it, but it works great for me and I’m happy with my technique 👍😀. Different yes, wrong no.

@basincut100

3 жыл бұрын

Hand-i-Craft I don’t care one bit how you personally choose to do It but if you’re showing others who may be new to the equipment how to do things you should first learn the correct methods. Your method may well work perfectly after several trials and errors but it’s the wrong method and that’s not what you should be demonstrating to your audience.

How much u bench bro. Guy.. 21kg bro

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Barry Dewhirst Alright Barry, not quite sure if comment is just in jest? I’m hoping so, as mocking my disability isn’t in the best of taste in my book sir.

@barrydewhirst3947

4 жыл бұрын

@@Hand-i-Craft please excuse me I did not realise you had one arm as I was flicking threw your video lol. I'm not that sort of bloke please consider my apology kind regards

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

No worries Barry. It’s just what I do in terms of putting stuff out there takes a fair bit of courage for me as I know the internet can be a pretty unforgiving place at times, but do appreciate your reply. Cheers, Leo

@sawdustandsurvival

4 жыл бұрын

What method to you use to connect this to a vac? I've found the dust port is the size of a tax disc!

@Hand-i-Craft

4 жыл бұрын

Sawdust and Survival I bought a set of hose adapters a while back from Rutlands pal who had them on offer. One kind of fits with the help of some tape to make the port smaller then my wider hose fits onto it ok. Agree with you as the thing is bloody massive 😂

you turn the tracking wheel while the belt is running so no need to keep stopping and loosening the belt.

Really good review, I now own one and you were spot on!

@Hand-i-Craft

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Dale 😀👍