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Aldi specials again (23 Feb 2018)
AdeV:
--- Quote from: Brass_Machine on February 25, 2018, 02:55:39 PM ---We have Aldi here in the States... I never see the tools you guys get in yours tho...
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They must do them occasionally.... the only review I could find for an Aldi scroll saw was from your side of the pond (he swapped the blades for Ryobi ones IIRC. Seems like the blades are the achillies heel of this particular item...
I haven't unboxed mine yet. It's too damn cold in the workshop to be doing anything...
Fergus OMore:
Thanks. When you open the box, you will find that it only contains 2 pegged blades which only look like coping saw ones.
Realizing the possible shortage was the reason for my shopping trip to Screwfix. there was also Axminster offering them but is some distance away.
So I wish you luck- when the 'Beast from the East' goes away.
Cheers
N
millwright:
I'll back up Ian's comment about Heger Blades, Olson is another excellent blade obviously it depends on what material you are using the saw for. soft woods and plastics cheap blades are ok. steel aluminium brass quality blades pay dividends. carbon fibre wears any blade out very quickly. I found that out myself!!!!!!!!
John
howsitwork?:
Hmmm, haven’t tried any carbon yet. Not really thought it worth the hassle for the RC models as with my (lack) of skill level and weight savings are outweighed by the glue from the repairs !
Never tried Olsen blades but they do get honourable mention from several sources. If it’s possible it’s worth modifying the blade grips to take flat blades as there’s a far greater range of these available. I’ve cut 40mm mild steel on my hegner, took a while and lots of oil dripped on but it did it. If you’re cutting wood I would recommend setting up an extractor nearby the table. Yes it’s a pain but otherwise the fine dust really gets to you . Nothing fancy needed even the vacuum cleaner hose nearby on the opposite side to you helps.
On plastics I NOW turn the speed right down. It’s possible to weld the blade into the materials don’t you know? Very embarrassing and had to write that one off.
Ian
MetalMagus:
Olson do a conversion kit to allow you to use flat blades rather than pegged.
There's a list of the saws it was designed for but they all seem to follow a generic theme so will probably work on others.
I have a kit waiting to be fitted to my B&Q saw that I bought many years ago.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Olson-SA4961-Scroll-Blade-Conversion/dp/B005ELXNX6
Regards
Sean
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