A quick review - it's still in stock at £79.99.

Solidly built, all metal base, fast cutting, very clean cutting. Turntable has no position lock, but it doesn't need one due to the firm engagement of angular positions. What it's like if you're cutting an odd angle without an indentation I don't know. Max cut length over 12", max cut depth 7.7cm. The motor is angled upward giving welcome space, and the cutting head can tilt in both directions (left & right) upto 45 degrees.

The cons:

The release whatsit that enables the head to go down is plastic. The saw will work fine if it gets broken, but it wouldn't then be workplace legal. Not hard to fabricate one, but then you'd have a modified saw.

The turntable angle pointer is also plastic. It's only needed for odd angle cuts.

The laser points down the centre of the cut line, not down one edge.

The spring pushing the cutting head up is OTT. If you're using the saw a lot it creates more fatigue than necessary.

Overall a good performing saw, but wouldn't say no to a few minor design points sorting.


NT

wrote:

Turntable has no position lock

Two of the photos on the website show a locking knob ...

On Thursday, 19 May 2016 21:58:10 UTC+1, Andy Burns wrote:
tabbypurr wrote:

Turntable has no position lock

Two of the photos on the website show a locking knob ...

Site's detail view won't load. There are knobs I initally assumed were turntable lock, but turned out to be for the clamps.

I forgot to mention one other shortcoming. Clamp metalwork is chrome plated, making it difficult to clamp up without doing up all the screws on them first. My Rexon OTOH clamps fine with all the screws undone, a real time saver.

Also the Aldi has a split fence, which gives much more support than a traditional fixed 1 piece fence.


NT

wrote:

Andy Burns wrote:

tabbypurr wrote:

Turntable has no position lock

Two of the photos on the website show a locking knob ...

Site's detail view won't load.

The black knob at the front?

https://cdn.aldi-digital.co.uk/Double-Bevel-Sliding-Mitre-Saw-C.jpg?o=GTiBqiRJV8DRE18sw3hnRjf7GX0j&V=tIZ3&w=480& h=600&p=2&q=77

On Friday, 20 May 2016 11:02:01 UTC+1, Andy Burns wrote:
tabbypurr wrote:
Andy Burns wrote:
tabbypurr wrote:

Turntable has no position lock

Two of the photos on the website show a locking knob ...

Site's detail view won't load.

The black knob at the front?

https://cdn.aldi-digital.co.uk/Double-Bevel-Sliding-Mitre-Saw-C.jpg?o=GTiBqiRJV8DRE18sw3hnRjf7GX0j&V=tIZ3&w=480& h=600&p=2&q=77

It's not here now for me to look at. All I can say is that's a long way from anywhere where moving turntable meets stationary base.


NT

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Turntable has no position lock

Two of the photos on the website show a locking knob ...


But strangely not the initial one...
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On Thu, 19 May 2016 13:40:39 -0700, tabbypurr wrote:

A quick review - it's still in stock at £79.99.

Solidly built, all metal base, fast cutting, very clean cutting.
Turntable has no position lock, but it doesn't need one due to the firm
engagement of angular positions. What it's like if you're cutting an odd
angle without an indentation I don't know. Max cut length over 12", max
cut depth 7.7cm. The motor is angled upward giving welcome space, and
the cutting head can tilt in both directions (left & right) upto 45
degrees.

The cons:

The release whatsit that enables the head to go down is plastic. The saw
will work fine if it gets broken, but it wouldn't then be workplace
legal. Not hard to fabricate one, but then you'd have a modified saw.

The turntable angle pointer is also plastic. It's only needed for odd
angle cuts.

The laser points down the centre of the cut line, not down one edge.

The spring pushing the cutting head up is OTT. If you're using the saw a
lot it creates more fatigue than necessary.

Overall a good performing saw, but wouldn't say no to a few minor design
points sorting.

A couple of years ago, somebody here recommended the Evolution saws.

£100 at Screwfix, but there's always B- and C-grade on eBay from their
official outlet store.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112000231085

The B-grade I bought has stood up very, VERY well to reasonably heavy
domestic use - the "B-gradeness" of it seemed to be an ex-display model,
with a couple of holes drilled in the legs to secure it. The blade was
brand new, and there were no other signs of use.

Gotta be a better bet than an Aldidl one with some design problems.

On 5/20/2016 8:09 AM, Adrian wrote:
On Thu, 19 May 2016 13:40:39 -0700, tabbypurr wrote:

A quick review - it's still in stock at £79.99.

Solidly built, all metal base, fast cutting, very clean cutting.
Turntable has no position lock, but it doesn't need one due to the firm
engagement of angular positions. What it's like if you're cutting an odd
angle without an indentation I don't know. Max cut length over 12", max
cut depth 7.7cm. The motor is angled upward giving welcome space, and
the cutting head can tilt in both directions (left & right) upto 45
degrees.

The cons:

The release whatsit that enables the head to go down is plastic. The saw
will work fine if it gets broken, but it wouldn't then be workplace
legal. Not hard to fabricate one, but then you'd have a modified saw.

The turntable angle pointer is also plastic. It's only needed for odd
angle cuts.

The laser points down the centre of the cut line, not down one edge.

The spring pushing the cutting head up is OTT. If you're using the saw a
lot it creates more fatigue than necessary.

Overall a good performing saw, but wouldn't say no to a few minor design
points sorting.

A couple of years ago, somebody here recommended the Evolution saws.

£100 at Screwfix, but there's always B- and C-grade on eBay from their
official outlet store.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112000231085

The B-grade I bought has stood up very, VERY well to reasonably heavy
domestic use - the "B-gradeness" of it seemed to be an ex-display model,
with a couple of holes drilled in the legs to secure it. The blade was
brand new, and there were no other signs of use.

Gotta be a better bet than an Aldidl one with some design problems.




Glad you posted that, I have one of these too and was thinking exactly
the same thing. The Evolution blade will also cut aluminium and steel,
very useful (but you get sprayed with sharp chips). Very good for
cutting dexion. Mine is out on loan to one of the kids at the moment so
not sure of the model. The knob for locking the turntable angle has come
adrift from the screw although you can still tighten it, I will need to
pin and/or glue it when it comes home.

I think I bought a medium sized one (210 mm?), there were larger and
smaller when I bought mine. No sign at all of "wear" on my B grade, I
guess I might find that the knob has already been glued back before.

"newshound" wrote in message
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On 5/20/2016 8:09 AM, Adrian wrote:
On Thu, 19 May 2016 13:40:39 -0700, tabbypurr wrote:

A quick review - it's still in stock at £79.99.

Solidly built, all metal base, fast cutting, very clean cutting.
Turntable has no position lock, but it doesn't need one due to the firm
engagement of angular positions. What it's like if you're cutting an odd
angle without an indentation I don't know. Max cut length over 12", max
cut depth 7.7cm. The motor is angled upward giving welcome space, and
the cutting head can tilt in both directions (left & right) upto 45
degrees.

The cons:

The release whatsit that enables the head to go down is plastic. The saw
will work fine if it gets broken, but it wouldn't then be workplace
legal. Not hard to fabricate one, but then you'd have a modified saw.

The turntable angle pointer is also plastic. It's only needed for odd
angle cuts.

The laser points down the centre of the cut line, not down one edge.

The spring pushing the cutting head up is OTT. If you're using the saw a
lot it creates more fatigue than necessary.

Overall a good performing saw, but wouldn't say no to a few minor design
points sorting.

A couple of years ago, somebody here recommended the Evolution saws.

£100 at Screwfix, but there's always B- and C-grade on eBay from their
official outlet store.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112000231085

The B-grade I bought has stood up very, VERY well to reasonably heavy
domestic use - the "B-gradeness" of it seemed to be an ex-display model,
with a couple of holes drilled in the legs to secure it. The blade was
brand new, and there were no other signs of use.

Gotta be a better bet than an Aldidl one with some design problems.




Glad you posted that, I have one of these too and was thinking exactly the
same thing. The Evolution blade will also cut aluminium and steel, very
useful (but you get sprayed with sharp chips). Very good for cutting
dexion.

Which dexion are you talking about, the roughly 5x3" angle with
very large holes in it for bolts, or the 25mm square black slotted
tube with knock in corners ?

Mine is out on loan to one of the kids at the moment so not sure of the
model. The knob for locking the turntable angle has come adrift from the
screw although you can still tighten it, I will need to pin and/or glue it
when it comes home.

I think I bought a medium sized one (210 mm?), there were larger and
smaller when I bought mine. No sign at all of "wear" on my B grade, I
guess I might find that the knob has already been glued back before.

On Saturday, 21 May 2016 07:18:35 UTC+1, Rod Speed wrote:

Which dexion are you talking about, the roughly 5x3" angle with
very large holes in it for bolts, or the 25mm square black slotted
tube with knock in corners ?

I've never seen Dexion that size


NT

On Sat, 21 May 2016 02:12:05 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

On Saturday, 21 May 2016 07:18:35 UTC+1, Rod Speed wrote:

Which dexion are you talking about, the roughly 5x3" angle with
very large holes in it for bolts, or the 25mm square black slotted
tube with knock in corners ?

I've never seen Dexion that size

Nor me. 25mm square black (unslottted) tube with knock in joints
sounds more like (Dexion) Speedframe?

Cheers, T i m

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On Saturday, 21 May 2016 07:18:35 UTC+1, Rod Speed wrote:

Which dexion are you talking about, the roughly 5x3" angle with
very large holes in it for bolts, or the 25mm square black slotted
tube with knock in corners ?

I've never seen Dexion that size

I was just guessing, didnt bother to look it up, presumably its 4x2" or
something.

On 5/21/2016 7:18 AM, Rod Speed wrote:


"newshound" wrote in message
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On 5/20/2016 8:09 AM, Adrian wrote:
On Thu, 19 May 2016 13:40:39 -0700, tabbypurr wrote:

A quick review - it's still in stock at £79.99.

Solidly built, all metal base, fast cutting, very clean cutting.
Turntable has no position lock, but it doesn't need one due to the firm
engagement of angular positions. What it's like if you're cutting an
odd
angle without an indentation I don't know. Max cut length over 12", max
cut depth 7.7cm. The motor is angled upward giving welcome space, and
the cutting head can tilt in both directions (left & right) upto 45
degrees.

The cons:

The release whatsit that enables the head to go down is plastic. The
saw
will work fine if it gets broken, but it wouldn't then be workplace
legal. Not hard to fabricate one, but then you'd have a modified saw.

The turntable angle pointer is also plastic. It's only needed for odd
angle cuts.

The laser points down the centre of the cut line, not down one edge.

The spring pushing the cutting head up is OTT. If you're using the
saw a
lot it creates more fatigue than necessary.

Overall a good performing saw, but wouldn't say no to a few minor
design
points sorting.

A couple of years ago, somebody here recommended the Evolution saws.

£100 at Screwfix, but there's always B- and C-grade on eBay from their
official outlet store.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112000231085

The B-grade I bought has stood up very, VERY well to reasonably heavy
domestic use - the "B-gradeness" of it seemed to be an ex-display model,
with a couple of holes drilled in the legs to secure it. The blade was
brand new, and there were no other signs of use.

Gotta be a better bet than an Aldidl one with some design problems.




Glad you posted that, I have one of these too and was thinking exactly
the same thing. The Evolution blade will also cut aluminium and steel,
very useful (but you get sprayed with sharp chips). Very good for
cutting dexion.

Which dexion are you talking about, the roughly 5x3" angle with
very large holes in it for bolts, or the 25mm square black slotted
tube with knock in corners ?

There are two sizes of the perforated angle iron, more like 4 x 2 or 2 x
2. Over here we tend to call the square stuff speedframe.

It's fine for cutting either of them.

On Thursday, 19 May 2016 21:40:42 UTC+1, tabbypurr wrote:
A quick review - it's still in stock at £79.99.

Solidly built, all metal base, fast cutting, very clean cutting. Turntable has no position lock, but it doesn't need one due to the firm engagement of angular positions. What it's like if you're cutting an odd angle without an indentation I don't know. Max cut length over 12", max cut depth 7.7cm. The motor is angled upward giving welcome space, and the cutting head can tilt in both directions (left & right) upto 45 degrees.

The cons:

The release whatsit that enables the head to go down is plastic. The saw will work fine if it gets broken, but it wouldn't then be workplace legal. Not hard to fabricate one, but then you'd have a modified saw.

The turntable angle pointer is also plastic. It's only needed for odd angle cuts.

The laser points down the centre of the cut line, not down one edge.

The spring pushing the cutting head up is OTT. If you're using the saw a lot it creates more fatigue than necessary.

Overall a good performing saw, but wouldn't say no to a few minor design points sorting.


NT

Now 50 quid. Remarkable deal imho.


NT

On Friday, May 20, 2016 at 6:40:42 AM UTC+10, wrote:
A quick review - it's still in stock at £79.99.

Solidly built, all metal base, fast cutting, very clean cutting. Turntable has no position lock, but it doesn't need one due to the firm engagement of angular positions. What it's like if you're cutting an odd angle without an indentation I don't know. Max cut length over 12", max cut depth 7.7cm. The motor is angled upward giving welcome space, and the cutting head can tilt in both directions (left & right) upto 45 degrees.

The cons:

The release whatsit that enables the head to go down is plastic. The saw will work fine if it gets broken, but it wouldn't then be workplace legal. Not hard to fabricate one, but then you'd have a modified saw.

The turntable angle pointer is also plastic. It's only needed for odd angle cuts.

The laser points down the centre of the cut line, not down one edge.

The spring pushing the cutting head up is OTT. If you're using the saw a lot it creates more fatigue than necessary.

Overall a good performing saw, but wouldn't say no to a few minor design points sorting.


NT

I bought their Miter saw stand too & its sturdy enough but the bolts that hold it together are made out of zinc plated cheese. They snap before you even put a spanner on them. Soon as you take a wrench out of your tool box the saw stand knows and the bolts snap.

replying to tabbypurr, HandsomeMan wrote:
I bought their miter saw stand & it's sturdy enough but like all of the Aldi
stuff the bolts that hold it together were made out of zinc plated cheese &
snapped with very light tightening. If you are prepared to replace the bolts
etc. it's OK I guess.

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Could it be that they were over tightened in the first place?
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replying to tabbypurr, HandsomeMan wrote:
I bought their miter saw stand & it's sturdy enough but like all of the
Aldi
stuff the bolts that hold it together were made out of zinc plated cheese
&
snapped with very light tightening. If you are prepared to replace the
bolts
etc. it's OK I guess.

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Brian Gaff wrote:
Could it be that they were over tightened in the first place?

More likely some ham fisted owner. Some people manage to shear any bolts.

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