AU-Aldi Special Buys_Digital Drill Press. - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Muttley Snickers
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 23, 2020, 07:13:42 am
content: I wouldn't normally promote many products from Aldi but if anyone is interested they have a small drill press with a digital display coming up on sale next Saturday (28/11/20) here in Australia. I already have much larger drill presses and a milling machine so have no need for one of these gadgets.These types of mini drill presses can be rather expensive down here so the $169 price tag appears to be reasonable when you start comparing to similar sized units. I hate Aldi's dodgy practice of not listing more detail, better quality images and proper product manuals. Note to purchasers: Keep your receipt.https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/special-buys-sat-28-november/saturday-detail-wk48/ps/p/digital-drill-press-710w/

author: jono80
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: May 21, 2021, 07:18:04 am
content: It's back on sale next weekend (29th May 2021), though only 1 year warranty this time:https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/special-buys-sat-29-may/special-buys-sat-29-may/saturday-detail-wk21/ps/p/digital-drill-press-710w-1/Did anyone buy one? Any good? There are some reviews of similar models from Aldi UK, they have a different chuck and maybe different internals (different speed range).

author: wilfred
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 21, 2021, 08:21:48 am
content: I was curious about these as well. I didn't find any reviews on YT but I thought this one, about a Scheppach BD60 was possibly relevant. I am assuming they are either related or copied from the same source brand name product. One obvious difference is the Aldi one has a keyed chuck. Another is the speed control is not front mounted that I can see and I can't tell if there is a two speed gearbox.You don't get a rotating table to help with angled drilling. But changing speeds by moving a belt is a pain that I shouldn't not do so much.I bought the older Aldi Drill press a few years ago for A$60. It needed a mounting bolt thread tapped out to enable assembly. Nothing I've bought from Aldi is so bad I didn't find it good value at the price I paid. They depend on customers buying it with confidence quickly. It's in and out so quickly. They do give a 60 day return option. It's hard to go far wrong.I also wish they put more effort into the description and pictures and had a PDF link for the manual. But they're far from alone in that shortcoming.Anyway this review is one I watched

author: beanflying
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 21, 2021, 08:50:36 am
content: It is fairly comparable with the Bosch I have. Consider it more like a light duty 1/2" vertical drill on a stick rather than a robust Engineering Drill press. That is not to say it won't do heavy work just need to peddle a bit softly compared to hunks of Cast iron. I replaced my old Cast Lump and have no regrets doing that.Bit more of a quick look at the photosit may only be a single speed drill?Only an issue for heavy or large hole saw type of work. Keyed chuck is a minor PITA too.If you want a Lab/lighter duty Drill that can go under the bench or on a shelf when not in use then it's perfectI dropped a modded base on mine for doing larger panel work and avoiding the column getting in the way, it copes well with large hole saws in timber. details of the mod are herehttps://www.eevblog.com/forum/3d-printing/3d-printer-yet/msg2893800/#msg2893800and a few posts below.Bosch for rough comparison PDP30

author: jono80
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: May 21, 2021, 10:53:08 am
content: Thanks beanflying / wilfred, I only need it for light duty work so this should fit the bill.Can't go wrong with the price and returns policy (if it sucks)

author: kaz911
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 21, 2021, 02:12:07 pm
content: In the UK Aldi is selling the Einhell Bench drillhttps://www.aldi.co.uk/einhell-digital-bench-drill/p/803864448614400seem quite similar.

author: johnh
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 22, 2021, 06:24:36 am
content: They dont' like Australians in the UKAccess DeniedYou don't have permission to access "http://www.aldi.co.uk/einhell-digital-bench-drill/p/803864448614400" on this server.Reference #18.dbed32b8.1621664600.1f0e5390

author: beanflying
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 22, 2021, 06:31:18 am
content: Quote from: johnh on May 22, 2021, 06:24:36 amNot quite the same but Cached version works. Why you would put a geoblock on a commercial website is just strangehttps://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:xLs2lt9JcnkJ:https://www.aldi.co.uk/einhell-digital-bench-drill/p/803864448614400+&cd=4&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=au

author: Muttley Snickers
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 22, 2021, 09:28:30 am
content: I've seen this happen many times with various posted links and it's quite annoying to have to search the web just to see what somebody has mentioned or made reference to. I think if people are going to post a link to a product or listing they might as well grab a screenshot and include it in their post so others don't have to spend half the day searching for stuff.The opening post included a snapshot of the original Aldi listing so others didn't have to click a link to see the product, this worked out well actually because it shows that Aldi had a three year warranty originally and now it's only one year as mentioned earlier, this might be an important or deciding factor for some people in regards to making a purchase.

author: PlainName
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 22, 2021, 12:47:40 pm
content: QuoteUseful but, please, if this is going to happen, make it a SMALL thumbnail that can be expanded. A raw 4K monitor screenshot every few posts will be a drag.

author: Ant
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: July 04, 2021, 01:14:31 am
content: Hi,Purchased one of these drills (Ferrex Bench Drill) in June 2021 from Aldi.Unpacked, and found bottom stand pitted in multiple places, rust showing through.Took the base back and was given another one without issue.Assembled drill and tested with small bits, worked fine, but noisy and speed seemed to surge every 1or 2 seconds.OK, thought just a cheap product.It's now about 3 weeks.The led display no longer works.The laser indicator no longer works.The speed buttons still work, but no speed is displayed.I have drilled about 20 small 3mm holes in timber.Really not happy with this product but not sure whether I want to go through the painof getting another as I stupidly through the packaging away.Others seem to have had much better epxeriences than me.I have found with Aldi, returning product to the store gets you a much better response than dealing with theoriginal suppliers who always seem less inclined to acknowledge faults.This is not a well engineered product.

author: Muttley Snickers
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 04, 2021, 02:30:11 am
content: Thanks for the heads up in regards to the lack of quality on this product. I would still return it for a refund regardless as it sounds like this product is not fit for purpose. Their website states "Ideally with packaging" so you might be okay to return it as is.Special BuysWe will refund or replace any non-grocery specials within 60 days. Please provide your original receipt (or other proof of purchase), ideally with packaging, when you return the item to us.https://www.aldi.com.au/en/about-aldi/returns-policy/

author: beanflying
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 04, 2021, 02:48:31 am
content: The one item out of maybe 30-40 I had to return the receipt was fine. Joining to leave a bad review is a bit ordinary and I doubt they will be back soAlso in this crowd it would be more an invitation to take it apart and find out which wire/switch has come loose

author: james_s
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 04, 2021, 05:08:43 am
content: If I were in that situation, it wouldn't even be worth driving back to the store to return it. I'd just open it up and fix it, it's probably something trivial like a bad solder joint or a loose plug and while you're in there you might find something you can improve upon. With this cheap Chinese stuff I just expect to have to do a bit of rework out of the box to make it as good as it can be.

author: Ant
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: July 04, 2021, 07:56:09 am
content: Dear BeanFlying.I noticed your comment about joining.I placed my comment as a warning to others to be careful when acquiring these products.In my life I have worked as an Electronics Engineer for Rank and do have the skills to fix it, but I should not need to.I have pulled quote a few Aldi products apart and the results are often interesting.I will be back as the forum looks very interesting.Yes I am Australian, and like many Australians I have English heritage.Buzz B

author: temperance
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 04, 2021, 08:08:01 pm
content: There are many drilling machine reviews on YT where people measure run out in the wrong way.1. measuring close to the drill chuck or on the shaft.2. Many of those low cost machines have a lot of slack on the main shaft and it requires some force to push the shaft sideways.3. Drill chucks come in various qualities and the run out might be caused be the drill chuck.Those low cost machines are not stable either. They resonate like hell which makes it impossible to drill proper holes.Don't expect any precision or stability from a low cost pillar drill. A very old and rusty second hand pillar drill might be much better then a new one. A little bit of cleaning, some paint and a little oil and it looks like new again.

author: johnboxall
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 06, 2021, 01:17:21 am
content: Quote from: Ant on July 04, 2021, 01:14:31 amYou don't need the original packaging to return a faulty product. Just take it all back with the tax invoice for a refund.https://www.accc.gov.au/consumers/consumer-rights-guarantees/repair-replace-refund

author: wilfred
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 06, 2021, 02:57:58 am
content: I suspect they only want the packaging to either:a: Try to dissuade some from returning things for minor issues. orb: To make handling of possibly many accessories and bits easier when returning it to their supplier.Aldi will surely get credits from their suppliers and hence why they have a generous refund policy. It costs them only the staff time wasted dealing with problems.I bought an old analogue style drill press from Aldi as the last one in store for $60. I had to tap out a threaded hole a bit to get the bolt in. Anyone who couldn't do that would've returned it but it works well and for the price I ain't complaining. Plus I didn't want the cash refund and they couldn't replace it. And I didn't want to disassemble it and package it back up.

author: PlainName
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 06, 2021, 08:58:34 am
content: QuoteOther way around, perhaps. Some time ago I approached a UK supermarket contact to make them aware of a cool product I thought would be good for them to stock, and the thing they wanted to know was how much I was going to pay them to let me have shelf space.

author: beanflying
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 06, 2021, 09:28:54 am
content: These products are self imported by Aldi along with most of their Tech/Tool range and the same thing goes for the UK for them and Lidl and I would assume elsewhere around the world. So NOTHING is going back to a supplier and I suspect it goes into a blackhole for disposal without even a glance toward making it go or on sell it as broken for someone else to have a go at.

author: aargee
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2021, 12:56:36 am
content: Yes, this is the Amazon model that a lot of businesses are following.