Aldi Bench Grinder

[Tank]

Just seen these come back into Aldi for £30. Can anyone let me know if you have one and if its worth getting?

https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuys/thur-15-oct/product-detail/ps/p/bench-grinder-assortment/

Cheers T.

 

[Dave]

I have one. Very handy indeed. Hobbyist machine.

You can also modify it , without too much difficulty, [as someone did on this site, and posted an in depth thread] by adding buffing wheels on one side.

 

[Tank]

Cheers Dave, I will have a look for the mod thread

 

[Bluebs4]

great just asked wifey to get me one as the last one got pinched ( i even left it in box for them).

 

[Tank]

great just asked wifey to get me one as the last one got pinched ( i even left it in box for them).

That was very kind of you, hope you left the receipt in there for them as its got a 3 year warrent too

 

[British Red]

The motor isn't hugely powerful, but its fine for the money. Too much pressure on the belt sander will stop it

 

[ged]

I have one. Very handy indeed. Hobbyist machine.

You can also modify it , without too much difficulty, [as someone did on this site, and posted an in depth thread] by adding buffing wheels on one side.

I think you mean this thread by Aaron ('biker' of this parish):

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=61458

 

[Dave]

Yes, that the one Ged, thanks.

 

[Tank]

I think you mean this thread by Aaron ('biker' of this parish):

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=61458

Cheers Ged

 

[Tank]

 

[greencloud]

I have one and really like it. It is low on power, but if you don't have a belt sander (like I didn't) its still very useful and very cheap compared to all alternatives.

Glad I seen the thread as I can stock up on belts if they have the spares packs in!!

 

[Bluebs4]

That was very kind of you, hope you left the receipt in there for them as its got a 3 year warrent too

lol , thanks tank im made up that i got another

 

[Macaroon]

I was passing a Lidl shop today and they have what looks to be pretty much the same machine, although badged up as "Parkside". I bought one for the thirty squid and have been having a play with it. I can't really fault it for the money, at 240 watts the motor is fine for small and delicate stuff and there seems to be a decent selection of belts to be had in this size, saw one @ 360 grit on the 'net, that's the kind of work I'll be using this for.

I'm going to fit a polishing wheel where the grinder is now. I see this as the cheapo Dremel of the grinding/sanding world and it'll fill a gap very nicely for me

 

[Herbalist1]

I got one when they had them a while ago. Good for the price and for the occasional job which is what I needed. I guess you get what you pay for and if you're going to put it to some serious use may be worth paying more for a better quality machine. But this suits me for my current needs and is certainly value for money.

 

[dewi]

Very similar to what I have... good bit of kit for the money.

 

[woodpoet]

Just bought Lidl version for £29.99. seems really good value. Will be trying it out at week-end.