Aldi belt & disc sander

[Ex contributorParticipant @mgnbuk]

Just had an offers e-mail from Aldi offering a belt and disc sander

Online only (not available in store) for £90 (+ carriage presumably – not ordered from Aldi online).

Looks similar to one I have had for some years that came from Netto that works quite well – mine has a 375W motor & can be stalled if you get too enthusiastic with applying pressure to either abrasive surface. The Aldi abrasive disc is also Velcro attachment, which is probably more convenient to change discs than my self adhesive arrangement

One advantage of this style of machine is that the swarf is kept away from the motor – on the Clarke equivalent from Machine Mart the swarf is drawn through the motor, as the cooling air is used to aid dust extraction. This isn't a problem with wood, but metal swarf eventually gets into the windings & they fail – killed two at my last employment due to this.

Might be of interest to someone ?

Nigel B.

[Ex contributorParticipant @mgnbuk]

[John HaineParticipant @johnhaine32865]

That link looks dodgy – try this one

**LINK**

[lee websterParticipant @leewebster72680]

The one I bought from Aldi is poorly made and inaccurate. I thought it would be a re-badged tool from the far east, but it appears to be German made. It does however remove metal or wood quite well, just not with a great degree of accuracy. I have seen old used belt/disc sanders (not Aldi brand) at car boots etc, and they seem to be well made. I am sure the Aldi model could be made a lot better if I had the time.

Lee

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