Temu Woodworking Tools Exposed: Are They Genuine or Just a Scam?
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2023
- In this video, Bryan is going to take a look at 9 Temu woodworking tools - are they genuine or just a scam?
These tools may look impressive, but are they worth the investment? Or are they just a waste of your time and money? Many of these tools look like they are the real deal, but Bryan will take a look at the features and specs of these tools to see if they're worth your money, and if they're really as great as they seem.
Let Bryan know what you think in the comments below!
(Please note that I have no affiliation with Temu, and I received all of the products in this video for free. Due to my concern about the quality of their products, I have decided to only leave amazon links. If you would like to purchase anything from Temu, you can visit Temu.com, however it is a roll of the dice)
To check out any of the tools featured in this video, please visit the affiliate links below:
General Temu Link -
Temu claims they will give a $100 bonus if you order through this link:
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Universal Wrench - amzn.to/3KSV8tV
FatBoy Pencil - amzn.to/3EbHspZ
(Temu Equivalent) FatBoy Pencil - amzn.to/47LHpPn
(Temu Equivalent) Fluted Step Bit - amzn.to/3Z6Fmlb
Nova Voyager Drill Press - amzn.to/44ox9K4
(Temu Equivalent) Foldable Shelf Bracket - amzn.to/45qGxhB
Woodpeckers 851 Square - amzn.to/47LfHlN
(Temu Equivalent) Protractor Angle Finder - amzn.to/3YSvWt3
(Temu Equivalent) Corner Clamp - amzn.to/3Pa7C2G
Kreg Pocket Hole Jig - amzn.to/3qFVcX8
Kreg Face Clamp - amzn.to/3qS8jEr
(Temu Equivalent) Pocket Hole Jig - amzn.to/45LT8vm
Festool Dust Collector - amzn.to/3YOoAqI
Festool Drill and Driver Set - amzn.to/45o69M4
(Temu Equivalent) Sharpening Angle Fixture With Honing Guide - amzn.to/3EaN2ZM
Veritas Honing Guide - amzn.to/45KAKTO
(Temu Equivalent) Router Bit Set - amzn.to/3KXQ6fs
Kreg Router Lift - amzn.to/3ss803J
Kreg Router Table - amzn.to/3ljpbkg
My favorite tools you might see in my shop:
Major Tools:
Jet Bandsaw - amzn.to/3IhIvHP
Nova Voyager Drill Press - amzn.to/446gHhH
SawStop 3HP - amzn.to/3XeN9dL
DeWalt Table Saw - amzn.to/3YuRWsU
Festool Kapex - amzn.to/3JNvYNG
Dewalt Compound Miter Saw - amzn.to/3JLyxj3
Jet 8'' Jointer - amzn.to/3I1NGvf
DeWalt Thickness Planer - amzn.to/3X91dWg
Shelix Cutterhead for DeWalt Planer
DeWalt Router - amzn.to/3Ypl84o
Bosch 2.25HP Router (In Router Table) - amzn.to/40TeIfD
Kreg Router Table - amzn.to/3ljpbkg
Kreg Router Lift - amzn.to/3liJMFK
Festool Cordless Track Saw - amzn.to/3DKiFtk
Festool Router - amzn.to/40LHL4B
Festool Carvex - amzn.to/43h1zyv
Shaper Origin - amzn.to/41fO3cq
Shaper Workstation - amzn.to/418VqlS
Measuring/Marking
Woodpeckers 642 Square - amzn.to/3wY94vl
FatBoy Pencil - amzn.to/3IxstIK
Woodpeckers TS 32 T-Square - amzn.to/3Gvmx2H
Paolini Pocket Rule - amzn.to/4194fw6
1-2-3 Block - amzn.to/3A2CRUY
Finishing/Sanding
Festool 5'' Sander - amzn.to/3RC4a0o
Festool 6'' Sander - amzn.to/3jD7coG
Rigid Oscillating Belt/Spindle Sander - amzn.to/3MCGjNw
Jet 1632 Drum Sander - amzn.to/40RXejN
Joinery
Self Centering Dowling Jig - amzn.to/3Xaapd7
Kreg Pocket Hole Jig - amzn.to/40Ksf9E
Festool Domino Joiner - amzn.to/3YaqG32
Drills/Drivers/Nailers:
Festool Impact Driver and Drill Kit - amzn.to/3RBgga6
Ryobi Brad Nailer - amzn.to/3jyBCsf
Festool Compact Drill - amzn.to/3ZONw0d
Clamps:
Bessey Pipe Clamps - amzn.to/3JGk6gi
Bessey 12'' Quick Clamps - amzn.to/3DL1cAS
Bessey 12'' F-Style Clamps - amzn.to/3DLcMw8
Corner Clamp - amzn.to/3ITqm3B
6'' Jorgensen EZ Hold Quick Clamps - amzn.to/3zMymhs
Sjobergs Smart Vise - amzn.to/3zQLDVX
Safety
Milescraft Grabber Plus - amzn.to/3JKeJMW
Milescraft Grabber Pro - amzn.to/3JMkdai
Jessem Stock Guide - amzn.to/41PPn6I
Push Sticks - amzn.to/40zQpDr
Bow Featherboard - amzn.to/3q1qhn9
BiFocal Safety Glasses - amzn.to/3KljA65
Remote Switch For Dust Collector - amzn.to/3HJgdFF
Apparel:
Brunt Workwear (use code - FLYNNDOGG10 to get $10 off any order over $60) - bruntworkwear.com/flynndogg10
Other:
TopTes Moisture Meter - amzn.to/3LaLfYQ
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I've had good luck with tools with minimal to no moving parts. The drill chuck adapter helps hold the small drill bits that are used for installing very small hinges. The sanding sponges work well, and they come in grits from 60 to 240. I ordered a 45mm Forstner bit for making candle holders and it works well. I ordered six more Forstner bits, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35mm in a set. I just got them today, so I'll see how they do. It's good to have a set of metric bits because not all measurements are in inches! I'm pleased with what I bought, but you do have to be careful with what you buy.
Excellent! I think those are great items to buy from the website. I think that is a good rule of thumb, if it doesn't have a moving part it is probably ok to get! Thanks so much for sharing and watching oldfart269! Love the username! :)
I have that same kreg pocket hole jig, but mine came with a dust port (and it allows room for to still use the kreg clamp). The dust port is absolutely amazing and there is virtually no clean up when doing pocket holes.
Regarding the router bits, my assumption would be they will be fine, just not as long lasting as higher end bits. So, for those rare bits you only use occasionally a cheap set is fine, but if you have a bit you use all the time, it's probably better to spend some extra money and get a good one.
I have a few Chinese knock off tools and the one's I got seem to be fine. I picked up a rail square for my track saw and it is dead on 90 deg and was waaaay cheaper than the TSO ones. I also got a drill guide that is very good quality and again a lot cheaper than the rockler one or other high end ones. I think it's a hit or miss thing. The higher end chinese knock offs are a great deal...if they aren't a lemon.
Great point wesandell! Another user had made a great suggestion to read the comments on the temu website and they usually give you a better feel for whether something is junk or not.
I hear you on the Kreg Jig. I don't know whey mine didn't come with the dust collection port. I heard nothing but good things about it. I got it so long ago and I'm sure at the time I didn't think that a dust collection port was necessary, but that quickly changed once I began to use it regularly! Thank you so much for sharing your experience, always great to hear! And thanks for watching!
The stuff that costs $100+ isn't trash.
@@jameskirk3 I just read a article on that, and it sounds like they have very few items in that price range as they actually have to go through customs if the total price tag of the order goes above $800. It was pretty interesting, but I agree with you if you are spending that kind of money you should expect quality!
When buying off Temu, read the description very very carefully and then examine the pictures for the product. I've noticed they often put two products in the same picture giving the impression that you are buying both when in fact it is only one of those items that is being offered and the other is a separate (but often essential) item. Evaluate each offer very carefully, because, indeed, the advertising can and often is misleading.
What an excellent point AncoralmparoPiper. I actually noticed that last night. I was thinking about doing a follow up video and when I was seeing products with the same picture, you had to "read the fine print" to see what you were actually getting. One of the items was a clamp for what I was interested in even though they had a picture of the product I wanted. Thanks for watching and commenting!
lol sounds like a great reason to never ever shop there
Aliexpress sellers pull the same trick..
I can also add, you should look at reviews that provides pictures... You probably get a good idea of both the packaging and the product. Sometimes what they actually deliver is the one on picture 9 in the description. Most often they aren't trying to cheat you... They just suck at providing the relevant information in a good precise way.
Keep going!! You tested items I have purchased, but have yet to use!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Awesome! Hope they work for you! Thanks for watching Sean!
Getting lost in the mail? More like delayed going through Customs. Any delays are justified by the prices, IF the item is a good quality item, otherwise it is delayed disappointment. Great video!
You know that never crossed my mind about customs. Good point! Thanks so much for sharing and watching Mr Johnnyboyrebel!
Temu uses slave labor (Uyghurs) to build it's library of items and then ships the items along side bulk orders of things from Alibaba and parts going to other manufacturing so it can skip the import tariffs at the US port. That's why shipping takes so long -- it's sitting in a cargo container on a ship.
Thanks for this video sir!!! It confirmed what we probably all thought.
My pleasure! Thanks for watching whismerhill!
Thanks for your reviews. I’ll try some of these tools.
Thanks for watching Mr.K5man!
Thanks for the video. I got the same T-square and threw mine out also. It was junk. But I love my pencil. I use it all the time. As for the shipping, I've never gotten my stuff in less than 2 weeks, but twice they gave me a $5 credit. They're good like that.
Thank you so much for sharing Michael, that's great to hear. Sounds like we had similar experience. Really appreciate you watching and commenting. Thanks again!
It's refreshing to see a CZcamsr like yourself comment back on a comment. A lot of them don't, especially when I'm asking a question. @@FlynndoggWoodwork
@@michaeldequatro1012 My pleasure Michael. I try and keep up with it. Sometimes I get a little behind, but I think it's important!
The solid red aluminium ones are really good but it’s more of a t square you can get long ones and also any of the other red aluminium tools so far I’ve bought are pretty good
Well I've used Temu a fair bit and as for those garbage tools that were defective or broken or missing pieces, they would all be fully refunded either to the financial institution you used to purchase them , or the fastest way is to have the return credited to your Temu account.
Yes it takes two weeks approximately for the shipping but lots of times amazon takes the full ten days to ship.
If your Temu parcel arrives after the scheduled date your account is credited $5.
Honestly I really have no complaints because when you receive junk they reimburse you fairly quickly and hassle free.
Thanks for sharing church4thetruth. I like hearing everyone's experiences! I appreciate you watching and commenting!
I’ve got the massca pocket hole jig that Temu copied and it’s great no plastic all aluminum and sturdy as hell I mounted it to some plywood that can be moved around and hung up when you’re done 👍
Love that idea baddog! I'm really thinking I might upgrade next time my Kreg bombs out! Thanks for sharing and thanks for watchign Baddog!
@@FlynndoggWoodwork Temu don't make or copy anything.
Temu is just an aggregator, just like Amazon, but based in China/Singapore/Hong-Kong, and with offices in Dublin...
Yep! That is correct. They are just like an Amazon. Thanks so much for watching!
Yeah variable quality, so thank you for taking the risk for us. I got the same pencil from Aliexpress for about five Aussie bucks, and the local hardware sells almost identical ones for $20AUD so that was a good deal, also got a rig for a Dremel that turns it into an tiny palm router that's also extremely good off Temu, then next thing I got a head lamp and it was a no claps thing.
That's awesome! Thank you so much for sharing some of the successful items you have gotten. Love hearing items that might be a good option to get from this website. Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching!
Then you would have got your money back on the hdlamp if you had asked!
Good quality, excellent delivery and incredible prices for some items
Thanks for sharing and watching John!
I've purchased LOTS of stuff from them and most of it is on par with what can be bought off the shelf in brick and motor stores, but you have to be vigilant about what you are buying.
Excellent point pdionne! Thanks so much for watching and sharin!
Wow! the step bit drilled ONE small whole... must be an amazing bit! 😂
Well, I agree with you, you can't know the long term reliability of the bit, but this is one of of those things that I'm literally going to use maybe once every couple of years. Probably should have tested it more! Thanks for watching Mr Nofilter!
I think you could have easily drilled out the metal collars for that pocket hole jig and used it if you had a little patience. Then they would work perfectly. I suspect the holes were undersized because of a slight conflict between old english and metric trill sizes. No big deal.
Unfortunately I don’t think that is the case. The drill bit that came with this pocket hole jig was completely ruined. And I wasn’t going to ruin another bit on this item. It is not engineered well at all. The collars could be glued in, but they are not the right size.
@@FlynndoggWoodwork : I stand corrected. They must have used hardened collars, but the wrong size, I was hoping they might have used unhardened stuff which could be drilled out.
@@garywheeler7039 Yeah, it was a real disappointment, I honestly which they would make the collars that you could screw in, I think that would have solved the problem! Thanks again for watching and commenting! :)
@@FlynndoggWoodwork Maybe the collars were a metric size, did you try a suitable metric drill bit?
What a great idea! 🍻 you’re using 7/8” deep unistrut, for that extra torque or wider pieces, they make 1-5/8” deep unistrut as well, although you may need to find a specialized dealer for that. Thanks for the tips ✊🏽
My pleasure thanks os much for watching fzrjams91!
Bryan....wait, my name is Bryan!! I'm always glad to find a new smaller woodworking channel. Subscribed! Good job Bryan lol
Bryan! Finally a Bryan who spells it correctly. Thank you so much for subscribing and watching! :)
A mixed bag there alright! It’s good to see some of the cheaper low risk items eg, pencil and clamps were not crap. Cheers 👍😎🇦🇺
I totally agree John! Worth checking out if you need that one off tool, etc. I'm actually the most excited about that honing guide set-up now that I have all the pieces (other than the router bits). If it's something I really need, I'll be hitting up old fashion amazon, or going to the hardware store! Thanks so much for commenting and watching John!
@@FlynndoggWoodwork Even if you do not feel tools are good enough try the expendables we go through all the time like cloth sand paper, i buy the blue sanding disks for my grinder they last long and work great!
@@jofloresz great to know Jo! I think expendables are a great idea!
Been a purchaser from Temu for some time. Never had any issues as reactions to delivery issues were immediate.
Quality is satisfactory and most are knock offs . Need to ensure you read all descriptions as there are cheap plastic v actual metal products. Delivery, usually within 1-2 weeks , Melbourne Australia..
Thanks for sharing Beddy! I've heard from others that the Australian experience seems to be better. I imagine there is better logistics there. Thanks for watching!
Hi Brian...I would not even try that wrench as it could easily ruin the nuts/bolts and if you didn't have a vise grip type tool to hand in order to remedy the situation then you would be screwed....better in my view to use a small inexpensive adjustable spanner as would be my preference if I didn't have a correct sized spanner to hand.
I am disappointed at the pocket hole jig...so nearly a perfect tool. I have a solidly built Trend Pocket Jig Pro (same as Masca) and love it, especially for the dust extraction and support rods. That Chinese version looks fantastic and appears to have an even better depth adjustment jig...such a pity they didn't pay just a little more attention to detail with the fit of the drill bit to the guides...shows enormous potential though..
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I totally agree with you on both points. In fact on those lag screws if you look closely, it was marring up the screws pretty badly so that's why I migrated over to a normal nut and bolt.
An its so funny you mention that Trend Pocket Jig. I've been really impressed with that Masca. I'm toying with the idea of getting that since I will be making so much shop furniture after the renovation. Nothing wrong with the Kreg, I just like new toys and heard great things about it. I also was thinking about checking out that Kreg Forman, but I'm not sure I want something that big, although it does look really nice! Thanks so much as always for watchign and sharing!
Very Entertaining Video...and Thanks for the Great Info
I appreciate that Bill! Thanks for watching!
Appreciate it!!! Started looking at Temu tools for a starter set for grandson. How about warranty? Is anything garanteed? If so, how good is the warranty?
Those are all great questions. I've heard that they have a free return policy, The warranties I have not heard too much on. Or at least too much positive on. They are basically a 3rd party selling for manufacturers.
Warrantee? Ha! Ha! Ha! You're kidding, right?
I purchased the same pocket hole jig (mine is blue), used it several times and so far no problems.
Temu has an equally liberal return policy as Amazon. A $26 item I purchased did not work on arrival. They immediately send me another one. I didn't even have to return the broken item.
Great to know Kurtwn! Thanks for sharing. I wish I had your luck with the pocket hole jig. I was really excited about it until that bit issue. Thanks for watching!
Delivery and hand gesturing is super distracting.
@@justinoff1 Thanks for your feedback and thanks for watching!
I have ordered a couple times off of Temu and noticed that shipping does take longer and u can’t track it. I received a product that was defective and told Temu about my problem and without hesitation refunded my $ back. So w the savings that I saw I’ll probably continue to order from them if I’m not in any hurry to receive the product.
Great video.
Thanks so much Brian! Really like hearing everyone's experience with Temu. Thank you so much for sharing and watching!
One of the nice things (I think) is that you don't need to return stuff you're not satisfied with. It may not be 'as advertised', but even if it's not great, maybe you can still get some use out of it...
Hi! I think, those dril guide tubes are different thick dril bits. 😊
Yeah, they are what was supposed to fit the bits that were included. My Keegan bits also didn’t fit into the tubes as well! 🙄. Thanks for watching!
I have bought dozens of router bits. I have been happy with every one. As for your square, mine came in perfect condition and after tightening the screws it works great.
Thanks for sharing your experience calibrecustom! I appreciate it!
Nice job. I believe you gave a very credible presentation. That said, I personally use a variety of cheap tools. It's a matter of risk assessment. I buy quality when I need real accuracy and dependability, but for everyday stuff that gets knocked around a lot I go for Walmart number two or similar from Harbor Freight. I am more then pleased with my Delta contractor table saw and Milwaukee wireless drill and equally happy with my Harbor Freight band saw and planer.
That's a great way to do it hrbricker! I think you have a plan that a lot of us should follow. For those more critical tools, spend a little extra money. For those one offs it's worth rolling the dice. THanks so much for commenting and watching!
Chinese factories are notorious for selling products that they were contracted to manufacture by the companies that originally designed them. Like that pocket hole jig. They used to sell off QA rejects domestically but I suspect that aggregators like Temu are selling some of these. Patents are very hard to get in China (unless you're the presidents daughter) and very difficult and expensive to enforce. I have gotten some great deals om Temu, but I try to avoid obvious infringements. Also some security pros have cautioned me about installing their app on my phone.
All great points ruraloregon, thank you so much for sharing and thanks for watching!
The honing guide is actually very good. Sturdy, well built and accurate. The only downside is you can’t sharpen 1/8” chisels. I think when you use it, it will become your go to guide for sharpening…. Much easier than the Veritas.
That's great to know Brian, it felt like it was very well made. I really like the fact that those wheels are so far apart, seems like it will be a chinese clap in the end. I was just so surprised when I first got it and only got the one piece. Thanks so much for sharing and thanks for watching Brian!
Great video as always Brian thanks for sharing seems like most of the stuff that I’ve seen from there is crap a few ok things
I appreciate it Jim! I think you are right. Another viewer said its worth taking a look at comments, etc. (which I didn't do). He said you can usually find out really quickly if something is a complete piece of crap or if it is decent. Thanks so much for watching!
No wonder TEMU is the man here, they gave you $180!!
Haha! They are doing that to thousands of youtube people, that is why you see so many temu videos out there. Thanks for watchign twagner!
@@FlynndoggWoodwork Thanks for the recognition. You have fun now sir.
Amazon tends to be more expensive, but if I do not like it or it is defective (with Prime) I can send it back and do not have to fight with the seller like with AliExpress.
100% agree! Very rarely does amazon put up a fuss at all. Really important to me. You get the money back as soon as you ship it, and they send you emails through the whole process. Thanks so much for watching Kaunas888!
This is the first Temu review I have seen where everything isn't junk .
Interesting. I do think that some of the bigger channels probably had bigger budgets and were able to buy full fledge tools like routers etc. But for small items I do think there are some opportunities to save some money. BUT it is a total roll of the dice. Thanks for watchign and thanks for sharing tbone!
Very instructive I have been buyng on temu for about 6 month and was pleased by the products
Oh good! I'm glad you have been having success! It's been kind of a crap shoot for me. I've purchased one other time from them, and got two things that worked and two things that didn't. In fact I just threw away a hammer yesterday that I got from there (the head fell off!). Thanks so much for watching Michelbeck!
Hi, if by some chance you still have that Temu pocket-hole jig, I'd love to have it.
Well, shoot, I got rid of it. I didn't want to damage any more bits! :) Thanks for watching Jed-henrywitkowski!
I’ve taken a chance on a couple of Temu purchases. These items were both relatively inexpensive so I was prepared to write off the cost. The first one was a router lift and plate for £16.00 ($20.00) which was very well made and works perfectly. The second was a £4.00 ($5.00) “Powerful” LED flashlight which was quite lightweight and not very powerful at all.
So I guess that, if the price is tempting enough to take the risk, it’s worth the gamble.
That's awesome to hear Colinwilde! Sounds like you picked a couple of real winners there. That's a great price on that router lift and plate! I'm jealous! Thanks so much for sharing and letting everyone know about these two choices!
@@FlynndoggWoodwork
Two things about the router lift:
1. It fits standard trim routers.
2. It comes with a hex head crank for raising and lowering but I just use it for fine adjustment. For faster movement I use a rechargeable screwdriver with a hex bit.
@@colinwilde7178 Oh nice! Kind of nice to have a lift for a trim router! Thank you so much for sharing!
I have purchased from TEMU and the value of everything purchased has exceeded the cost. The packaging is not very good, but a short text or email or phone call has credited my account almost immediately. They have 1/2" shank router bits that are a great value. They also have not asked for the return of the couple of items that were damaged. (Shop vac filters) So a little tape and a dab of hot glue got me free filters. Their photographers are masters of making items look bigger so check dimensions. Good video. Thanks Rob
So.e tools are spot on I to had to try them out so far not bad are able to be used but would keep most as a back up. Thanks for the cool video boss
Haha! Thank you so much for sharing and watchign Adam!
Temu is a portal with different suppliers.
A lot of the products are identical to the cheap stuff you buy from a branded manufacturer locally.
There are plenty of cheap products you buy which are crap, the difference is here you are basically buying direct from the manufacturer, so it's cheaper/
Were I buying something expensive, it would be worth researching but most of the stuff works to some degree.
Read the ads carefully and check the options, as you might only be buying some part of a product instead of the whole thing.
Delivery was fast also.
I think we need to remember your stuff is probably being handled by some poorly paid worker who is rushing to get the order out, which is why the boxes are mangled occasionally.
Thanks for sharing Cheepchipsable. I like to hear everyone's experiences. Thank you for sharing and watching, I really appreciate it!
Thanks for the good investigative reporting
Haha! I never thought of it that way, but I've always wanted to be a reporter! :). Thanks for watching Mark!
Ok I get it had to use that drill press love it ! Go Nova
Haha! Thanks so much for watching Michael! :)
Not sure if writing one line, drilling the smallest hole possible with a step bit, and turning one nut 1/8th of a turn with a wrench is a fair test, especially of Chinese quality
Well, I agree with you. Thanks for watching Easton21
The main reason for any openings in packaging is caused by customs the way they open boxes and parcel post bags is they cut them or sometimes rip them open then they will re-tape the package with packing tape hence the reason for the way packages look when you receive them
Gotcha, thanks!
I have used Temu for many items, yes some were unsuitable and they always gave a full credit without returning the utem.
Delivery times usually 8 to ten days with usually 3 days in Australian customs.
Thanks for sharing Lesbuckley! Really appreciate it. I like hearing everyone's experiences. Thanks again for watching!
Thanks for showing from 🇬🇧
My pleasure! Thanks for watching Claire!
The honing guides bearing wheels are farther apart than necessary. Makes it difficult to use on a narrow sharpening substrate. Weird design choice. On a 2 3/8 smoothing plane blade it’ll be extra frustrating. Oh you mentioned in a few seconds later. Haha well done.
Great comment FearsomeWarrior, I'm actually in the barn right now, and you made me think. Those wheels will run off my Diamond stones if I'm doing larger plane blades. Works well for chisels, but plane blades are going to be an issue, unless I am doing my block plane. Great catch and great comment!
I’ve been ordering from Temu for over a year now, and almost everything I have received has been the exact same quality as what I have ordered from Amazon. Granted, I have bought A LOT of silicone molds compared to the number of tools. I did buy 4 of the shelf hinges, and they do seem very sturdy. The purchase that I’ve been the most impressed with - both quality and price - is a set of 4 black metal table legs for around $22. I had looked at the same type of table legs at Lowe’s, but they were $10 each. I took a chance with Temu, and what I received was EXACTLY the same thing I saw at Lowe’s. The only difference was the ones from Temu also came with little plastic protective caps to put on the bottoms. Now, I have received a few crappy things too, and I just submitted a refund request. Their packaging methods are what has caused most of the issues for me. I can’t get a good resin casting from a mold that has a permanent crease from being folded and crammed into a bag. 🤦🏽♀️ Also, their shipping seems to have gotten slightly faster over the last month or so. My mail carrier and FedEx showed up for deliveries at the same time not long ago, and they were joking about the massive volume of Temu packages they deliver. Whoops! 😂 Anyway, thanks for making this video. I subbed and look forward to watching more of your content.
Oh nice! Thank you so much for sharing this beckie! Those are some great idea of items to get from Temu! Now you have me wanting to look at some of those items. Thanks so much for sharing and watching!
Weird. I left a comment, but it looks like it was taken down. Excellent review as always. Yours and other Temu reviews indicate that the quality of Temu products is either hit or miss. I avoid buying from them because of the articles I've read that state that some Temu products have been created using forced labor. I posted a link to an article, but that may have been what caused CZcams to remove my comment. Regardless, keep up the great work, Bryan!
Oh wierd! I bet that article is what caused CZcams to remove your comment. Yeah, I agree with you 100% I think I'm sticking with good old amazon from here on out. It's just to unpredictable and if there is any truth to what your saying, even more reason to stick to amazon! Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching as always Ted!
Good to know and at least you didn't have to waste any of your own money so that's a plus!
No doubt! It was kind of fun, I was trying to spend every last penny they gave me. That's why some of the tools like the wrench were picked up. The router bits are kind of a bonus to the whole thing, because now I have that strange router bit that I only use once every couple of years! :) Thanks as always for commenting and watching Mike!
it is all returnable if you have the package that it came in. sometimes on small items they just say keep it and give you a refund. Also, if the package arrives late, you get a $5 credit.
Thanks for sharing and watching!
Looks like that pocket hole jig only needs guides slightly redrilled. I would keep it. Also Amazon can loose your package and act like nothing happened hoping customer won't notice. Nobody's perfect. Good video overall, 1.25x works great😊
Thanks for the feedback krashan! I've had pretty good luck with amazon. Never had them question something when it got lost in transit. I appreciate you watching!
I've seen the pocket hole drill work on another channel just fine
@@bulldogboy100 good to know. Sounds like they have some inconsistencies in their manufacture. I was so excited about it until the actual use of it. Thank you so much for sharing and watching!
I did find the Cone cutters a joke
They didnt cut, it was brute force that punched a hole through
Thanks for watching spudnickuk. I don't use those types of bits that often, so good to know if they weren't cutting as usual. Thanks for sharing!
I can imagine most tools are made for the home hobby craft
Meaning for those who use plastic and MDF .
@@spudnickuk Makes sense!
I have purchased many product from Temu and some i needed to return with no problem because of the product arrived damaged or I was not satisfied with the product. Temu except my request for a refund and gave a choice to keep the product and they will credited my account or throw the product away and they will still credit my account equal to the refund amount. I think for the four times i asked for a refund out of many, many items that is not to bad.
However, I must thank you for an Excellent video and service. Your video was very informative. Bless You.
Thank you so much weekendwarrior! thank you so much for sharing your experience with temu! I think it does have it's spot in purchasing some items for sure. You really can't beat the prices and for items that are simple, you just can't beat them. Thanks again and bless you as well! :)
I appreciate your honest and straight forward style.
Thanks so much Michaelthyfault and thanks for watching!
Your lucky on the pencil, I ordered two and did not get the colored refills with either, only black leads.
That is great to know Pat! Doesn't surprise me. When I tried to find the same pencil to post a link, i couldn't even find it again (at least the same one I got). That's another reason why I chose not to leave any temu links in my description. I could not find the exact same things I had ordered just a month ago! Thanks for sharing your experience and thanks for watching!
You might not have selected the right (But not always easy to spot) option switch button
The only things that belong it the trash are the wrench (which wasn't) and the T-square.
I'm curious, were the angle gauge and honing guide sold together in a kit or separately? Either way it's bit unfair to rate the system as as junk because the parts came separately. It's a well made tool, and works as it should. It's probably made in the same factory as your $150 affiliate linked version at a fraction of the cost.
"A high likelihood something would get lost in the mail," why exactly? Have you ever had something lost in international mail? Granted the shipping industry everywhere does lose items, but it's rare. Especially among developed countries. Had it not arrived Temu would have sent you another if you'd have taken the time to inform them of the issue. As a matter of fact they have been known to grant compensatory credit for items that arrive even 1 day later than the due date.
The Enjoywood pocket hole jig is an excellent tool. Did it occur to you that the bit was the problem? Does it seem reasonable that a piece of equipment with such exacting tolerances and obviously high fit and finish would simply fail to drill a pocket hole? Why would you not even try another bit then contact Enjoywood or Temu about replacing the it?
Even if it wasn't the bit, and something like the guide bushings, contact them about the problem. Manufacturers of everything have lemons slip through QA from time to time. Give them a chance to make things right, before throwing a well regarded tool into a trash can.
Well to answer some of your questions, yes, I have had multiple things get lost in the mail on international orders and US orders, including high dollar items such as a solar panel which had a value of $400. I do a lot of online shopping and I have 3-4 packages a year get "lost in the mail". So maybe my experience is not normal, but it happens quite frequently.
The Enjoywood pocket hole jig came with the drill bit, so if they can't do quality control to check to see if the bit can fit in their system, than that is a major problem. If I would have paid money for these items, I would have tried to return them, but the website didn't even show the same items I ordered when I tried to look up the tool after I discovered the problem.
For the honing guide system, I had completed the video prior to receiving the entire tool. That is why I added that clip at a later time. It was a week difference in the time I got the angle guide and the honing guide, so I was a little confused. I hope your experience is better but for me, I'm sticking with buying items on more reputable websites at this time.
I would have tried another bit. Put a little locktite on the bushing and reinstalled it.
LOL. Dude is like "Tool is well made. Parts shipped separately. It's crap!"
@@RaistlinVideos Well I got it two weeks after the first part, and had no way to track it. I wasn't going to recommend a tool that was unable to be tracked and had no communication that it was coming. Thanks for watching!
@@Tommy.461 Well, I did try the Kreg bit after that, and had the same results. It would be nice if you could replace the bushings, but unfortunately you can't and they were destroyed when I inserted the first bit.
I ordered some v groves from Amazon. One of the screws was missing even though the packaging was really good.
Thank you so much for sharing henry, I appreciate it. I agree amazon isn't always perfect as well, especially when they are using third party products. Thanks again for watching!
May work in the short term, but how do they do in the long run? I don't consider a onetime use a proper test.
I totally agree with you. I assume you are talking about the router bits. They work ok, after a few months use. I definitely default to my main bits when I rout something, but I do reach for these bits when I don't have the one I need. Thanks so much for watching!
It seems a lot like the Harbor Freight equation, how many times am I going to need/use a tool plus how likely am I to lose the tool, verses cost. But the cheaper tools seem like a value. Thanks for the Saturday video, enjoy your weekend.
Thanks so much Pat! I would rate Harbor Frieght tools a little higher on the tools scale, just because you know you can always return it. That is my main problem with Temu, its kind of like the way the US used to be in the 20's and 30's before there were any consumer protection. There is no recourse if something is complete junk! Thanks so much for watching as always Pat!
@@FlynndoggWoodwork Temu do have a return policy...
@@paullalekna5478 Yep, that is correct!
My daughter told me that, if you pay by card, they sell your bank details.
Good to know thegeordieweatherman! Thanks for sharing. I'm getting more and more suspicious! :)
A hoary old wives tale that's doing the rounds, with no proof
Actually; your card details aren't safe anyway, in Europe two-factor authentication is now mandatory (but often skipped on sequential buys)...
Your Kreg pocket hole jig must have been an old one. They have a port to attach a vacuum hose to as well as a small clamp.
You are probably correct Mac! I bought it about 4 years ago! Thanks for commenting and thanks for watching!
if you run the drill through the pockethole jig a couple of times it will loosen up and work, at least it did for the other person on CZcams I saw review it
Well, I did try that. The hole actually came out of the jig though and I guess I could glue it back in, but it was so hard to get the whole off the bit, It basically destroyed the bit. I actually had to use clamps and a vice to get one the holes off the bit! Thank you so much for watching mrnegativity! :)
Good tube! My only question is why didn't you know all the router bit were 1/4 drive? was there not a description? Not sticking up for Temu, i used them, but won't anymore mainly because of the shipping!
Great question! Yes, that is correct. I even went back and read through the description and all it said was "Standard" I believe. Probably should have know that standard was 1/4''! Thanks for watching casual257!
Thank you for spending your time and money on this review. It is useful.
BTW. I don't like so many movie cutscenes. One or two times can be fun, but not every half minute.
Have you counted how many you used? Because there were dozens...
Thanks for watching vipcioo!
Clamps are hit and miss, some great, like in the video, some not so much, golf clap at best.
@@jamesowen889 thanks so much for sharing this! I was wondering about the clamps!
Im based in UK and I have bought a lot of stuff from temu and themost stuff is mostly good value for the money, however the tee square you binned I'm supprises you even ordered it ,as it on sale from a lot of shops and been reviewed many times as crap!. good for you getting your stuff free. the honing set is a good kit with a wider and more stable rollers than even the most expensive brands, but you need to have two honing guides for convenence, because for narrow chisels it has to have rollers reversed, and that takes time, so i have 2 guides and its still halve the cost of US or canadian makes and i love it. Here in UK it only takes on average about 7 days delivery, note average 5 days is common, 10 days has happened, as temu is just the sender for lots of little firms, and packing is from them not temu, they only bag up whats sent and forward it on I beleave like a co op.I have bought a bluetooth hearing aid from temu, £27 in a shop £100+ honestly its better than my health service ones. Ive only had one brakage and they ask for a photo, and they refunded me instantly and said not to bother returning it , even returns are free, you just cannot loose
Take that T-square out of the TRASH and remove the straight edge and us it and put the other part back in the TRASH. Might be a good straight edge, maybe.
You and I think so much alike! I actually tried that! I took the straight edge out and then carefully tried to bend it back straight, but the problem was when I was tapping it flat, it actually ended up having little buckles in it, so I couldn't even get it straight! Great idea Karl, unfortunately, I couldn't get it to work! :(
As for the router bits, I’ve purchased a number of cheap ones most are
good, heavy use bits buy better ones cheap bits give us a wide selection when wanted
That nasty little “wrench” I had it’s great grandfather (70’s) when I used to bicycle a lot hated it
I totally agree with you on the router bits. Now I have just about every one for those one off projects, but if I have a huge project that is going to require one of these bits I would order a higher quality one. That’s so interesting that that wrench has existed for quite some time. Had no idea! Thanks for watching and commenting Monte!
The pocket hole jig and the undersized guides.
Wouldn't that be easily sorted just by running a drill through it a few times - the drill would soon enlarge the hole enough that it wouldn't bind.
Sees an easy fix for a toll that is otherwise so good!
Also, I understand your concerns about the possible quality issues with stuff from Temu - but please add the links to the items you found.
Add all the caveats you like, but at least give us the chance to buy the same products you bought - there are a LOT of pocket hole jigs and sharpening guides out there, and you seem to have found some good ones (despite the issues you found with them)
Great points on both. The undersized drill guides completely ruined the bits, which was unfortunate. And they had to be reglued into place, was afraid to use some of my personal bits on the system as I didn't want to ruin any more bits. I tried to initially leave the Temu links but the problem with Temu, is their product lineup changes so much and you can't get the same tools. I spent way to much time trying to find the exact items I showed on the video, and I either couldn't find them or they were differentt products. Great points on both and I probably should have explained better. Thanks for watching Adamc!
Nice video. I have made quite a few orders from Temu. You are right about the time of delivery. Fortunately they have a place in Sweden to make the shipping from. That saves us in Denmark a hell of a lot of money in VAT- Import taxes, handling fees and the list is without ending. I have tried to order some wooden chips that goes between the neck and the body on a guitar or bass. It is very simple chips of wood that was priced to 5 $ in the USA. When I got them I had to pay an extra 250 $ in cost, handling fees and taxes, so I am done buying in America. I can't understand why the Americans don't make the same arrangement. It would save us a huge amount of money and give the companies much more sale. About the quality I have the same experience as you. Some things are just crap but I mostly buy screws, nuts, bolts, router and drilling equipment, ball bearings and that stuff is just as good as from our local stores. They have gone down in quality too as they have been turned into "supermarkets" with the same goods in stock in stead of specialized shops. I am looking forward to your next video. Cheers, JohnnyH-DK
I love hearing from viewers from other countries. So interesting to hear your perspective from buying tools in Denmark. I think you have the right idea, sticking with things like screws nuts and bolts, etc. as you really can't go wrong with those. Thanks so much for watching and commenting Johnny! I really appreciate it!
Cheep Chinese router bits seem to last. I bought a set of 50 from the Homier truck 20 years ago, and they still work. Most never left the rack, but one I used to make over 40 feet of Brazilian Cherry molding, and that one still works. It's good to have a lot of bits so maybe you can match up to existing contours. Even the bearing held up. I have several high quality bits and each one cost more than that whole set.
Awesome! Thanks so much for sharing good to know! I've used those bits a couple of times. Some I've had more success with than others, but the basic ones seem to work. I appreciate you watching and sharing!
Hi, enjoyed your honest review on the products you received from Temu. Everybody in the US seems to have the same problem with Temu packaging. You all seem to receive damaged goods from Temu due to the packaging. I have bought a lot of stuff from Temu and none of the stuff that I have bought has arrived with the packaging beaten up like what yours appear to be. Maybe our delivery service takes a bit better care with goods entrusted to them than what yours does.
thanks so much for watching Terry and commenting. I'm wondering if our customs area, gives it a little more rough treatment. I don't buy a bunch from overseas, but I'm guessing that is part of it. I just recorded a second video on Temu that I'm editing right now, and i had many of the same issues.
How can you determine the actual quality of the router bits by 30 seconds of use? Even the poorest quality router bit will seemingly perform right out of the box. Please let us know how long the bits last with some regular use before rating them.
Oh I hear you, my goal with this channel is to be transparent and if I encounter any problems after regular use of a product I plan on sharing it. Thanks for watching!
I have the fat boy and I didn’t realize the cap was a sharpener. Hell yeah
Haha! Too funny! :) Bonus! Thanks for watchign Berryphoto
I ❤ your humor!!! You had me laughing!!
Haha! Glad you liked it Nora, thanks for watching!
The router bit made good cuts, but how many good cuts will they make before they are junk.
That’s a great question, and one only time will tell. Great point and thanks for watching CmdrX3!
If you need it that much you buy a good quality one. But I’ve found it nice to have the variety for one off projects. And this looks like a great way to get a quick look at what it’s going to look like
Just my opinion. But you are correct they are probably not production quality bitch, but I’m not a production shop and the variety would be nice.
@@elwoodhewitt6832 I agree with you elwoodhewitt! On both points! Thank you so much for watchign and commenting!
Thank you for saving me the money. Personally I'll stick to Rivers and the Lakes that Im used to.
Signs signs, everywhere theres signs! Now I've got that song in my head! I loved teslas remake. Thanks so much for watchign cwb8047!
The knock of router bits tend to work pretty good at first but get dull pretty quick. I would assume it’s the inferior metal quality.
I would tend to agree with you Brandon. I don’t have a whole lot of hope for an extended life for any of those bits. Thanks for sharing and watching!
Hi Flynndogg - thanks for the video, but I do need to disagree with some of your reviews - the shipping boxes and packaging, yes, it can improve, but considering they do come from the other side of the world, a box will also get crushed, so I think the plastic sort of half-ass-way makes %15 sense. I have ordered three times now, and every time they have come within 5 - 10 days - no two weeks or three ... I do really like the way they track it too, they tell you exactly where the package is - in today's world of the internet and scannings, that is an easy thing to accomplish. The prices are good for a lot of products, and for the ones that miss-advertise, they do give you a refund right away - so I have no issues trying something, and if it breaks or whatever, they have a good process to refund you - I also understand that a lot of products advertised by US companies are actually built in China and a cheaper version of it is agreed to be made and sold by China in the deal - I really do not want to EVER pay $18 for a fkg PENCIL...it matters not what it does unless it serves me a readhead woman - 25 years old with 35-22-40 measurements 5' 5" would be fine.
Thanks for sharing your experience wizardmaster! Really appreciate it, and thanks for watching!
35-7/8" maybe? Lol. Enjoy.
I enjoyed the video, however I'm disappointed that he didn't link the items he purchased on Temu. Your entitled to your opinion as to the quality, but show me the courtesy of allowing me to make the decision as to whether I want to purchase something. I was really interested in the sharpening fixture and honing guide. I just purchased some use chisels off FB Marketplace and I would like to sharpen them, but I don't have the budget to purchase the $150 honing system from amazon. It would be helpful to have a link to the one he purchased since at least I have an idea of how good it is and how well it works.
Thanks so much Fr.Z I had every intention of leaving links to all of the products I purchased, but the biggest problem was, I couldn't find them again. The good news is, I know they are available on banggood. Might want to check those out. Thanks so much for commenting and watching!
@@FlynndoggWoodwork I'm glad you took my comments in the spirit of which they were intended. Looking back at it now, it appears to me that I came across more harshly than I intended. As for not finding the products afterward, I can certainly understand not being able to find the products again, I've run into that myself several times on many different sites. Thanks for letting me know. Yours and another video peeked my curiosity, so I went ahead a purchased two things off Temu for the first time last week. I don't think I'll make a habit of it though, I just don't like not knowing what the quality of the product is. I bought some silicon brushes, so I'm not real worried about items like that, but I just not a gambler. I don't even like gambling with fake money.🤣 I'm glad I stumbled across your site and I look forward to watching more videos. May God Bless you and your family!
@@Fr.Z You have the right idea, I think it is a great website for those "items you can't screw up" you hit the nail on the head with the gambling part on higher priced items! THank you so much for your kind words, and best to you and your family as well! :)
I bought a bunch of phillips head bits and bit holders, a pencil, some hand tools and I have mo complaints with any of them. The only problem I've have so far is some dill bits that have broken on first try. I will be buying other stuff and see what happens.
If you hit track order you can see where your order is and I haven't had any trouble sending back anything.
Thank you so much for sharing Kreacher, love to hear everyone's experience with temu. I've been eying some drill bits on there too. Thank you so much as I will probably look else where now. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
@@FlynndoggWoodwork I think the best purchase so far was the 13in tool bag. I bought similar bag from the same manufacturer for 5 times the price on Amazon.
@@Kreacher1974 Oh nice! Thanks for sharing, I'll have to check that out!
When would you ever need a fold down shelf? Maybe in a camper?
Good question, I was thinking maybe for overflow product above my metal cabinet.
My banana showed up perfect. Yes there is a little play, but diligence in measuring works well.
Oh good to know! Thanks for watching dang6832!
@@FlynndoggWoodwork I’d like to defend them a little more, but you’re right. Some is just complete garbage. Funny enough, I ordered 2 rings for less than $2 and they really aren’t bad. Nothing uncomfortable and looks reasonably good. Biggest size is 13 so meaty hands are out.
Router bits, 1 cut does not give a fair assessment.
I 100% agree with you, these will be backup router bits for sure. Thanks so much for watching James
A poor workman blame's his tools.
thanks for watching!
Another CZcamsr said their return policy is excellent and if you get a store credit, it is instant. I've received two orders and only a couple of cheap things, (tape and CA glue) were junk. Watch a lot of these reviews and you will get a sense of what is good and what isn't.
Excellent point Russ, thanks for sharing and thanks for watching!
Do temu sell anything to help with the trip hazard leads you have on your otherwise pristine workshop floor ? 😊
Haha! So true! One of the many reasons Why my shop is being remodeled as we speak! :) Thanks for watching Colintuffs!
You're disappointed because all the router bits are 1/4" shank? You knew that when you ordered them.
No I was disappointed, because I would prefer 1/2 shank and 1/4 inch was all they had. Thanks for watching John!
I bought the pencil but all black as I've no need for different colors. I've not used it but yet but it seems great. I did buy a centre finder for dowels which is built solid and worth the money. My most expensive purchase so far was a large magnifying glass on a movable arm with LED lights for doing soldering work. Cost just over 20 UKP and is rock solid. Might just get me the router bits though. Nice to have a half decent collection plus they're store inside that nice looking case.
Had to click dislike on the video because those videos clips from films are SO FUCKING ANNOYING!!!!
Sorry you didn't like the video. Glad your purchases worked out for you!
Just looking through your back catalog of videos, have you ever made anything you’ve recorded?
My last two videos were project videos. You must not have looked that closely!
You should follow up with attempting to return one of the orders.
That’s a great idea Kevin! The problem with that is that they gave me all that stuff for free. I’m thinking about doing a second video on Temu, where I purchase the stuff and see if I have a different experience. That would be a great opportunity to return something! Thanks for the great idea!
Turned it off after the first review of the wrench, he didn’t even do it finger tight 😂
Thanks for partially watching!
Im wondering about things like screws. nutsnbolts, washers, wire. Things like that.
I think you would probably be safe there! Great idea and thanks for watching quivalla!
For Collectables, Art and Rarities it's an Aladdin's Cave. Expecting: Ouija Door Mat (or use as a Wall Poster), The Good, The Bad and the Ugly Poster, The Day the Earth Stood Still Poster, South Park Hat, Cannabis Hat and Stair Vinyl Stickers. Posters are made from Vinyl and come wrapped around Cardboard tubing. The Shaving Blades are crap, Bamboo Cotton Buds break at 45 Degrees, normal Buds can do multiple 180 bends. They even print your own designs on Shower Curtains and other things.
THanks for sharing Marty! I love hearing other people's experiences with Temu. I think there are definitely some buys on there. You just have to find them! Thanks so much for watching! :)
Very interesting I am a big temu customer and like yourself I find good with the bad
Yep, it's a mixed bag it seems. Some good things you can get for a steel and others, are total junk. Thanjks so much for watchign John!
11:21 I bought that last month ago and never even got a box lol only got all 4 in wrap
I'm getting ready to do a second video on Temu. Just purchased a bunch of new items from them and judging from the packaging (I haven't opened it yet). It's going to be a mess as well! :( THansk so much for watching litahsr!
Another question: have you or any of your subscribers bought any of the router planes on Temu?
Thanks
John
Great question John! I have not but would love to hear if anyone else has. I would suspect that if you got one on Temu the blade would come very dull and would probably not be made of a1 steel but if it isn't something you use all the time it might be worth a shot. You should check out Rex Kruegers channel if you haven't already he shows how to make one from a chisel, pretty cool idea.
@@FlynndoggWoodworkthanks will do
This habit of inserting movie clips into an otherwise interesting video has gotten out of control
Thanks for your feedback. I'm a work in progress.
Try the step drill on 1/8 and thicker metal. The sheet metal was not a real test
I totally agree with you. I wish I had some! I was actually surprised I was able to find that little cut out! Thanks for watchign danr-ur4sw!
great stuff
Thanks so much and thanks for watching!
You said items can't be tracked, I've bought quite a lot of items from Temu and every item was tracked and i could see exactly where in the world my package was and an estimated day of arrival.
Interesting that was not the case with me. It only had vague estimates.
I’ve ordered quite a few items, mostly ended up in the garbage. The only item any good were the pencils
great to know Vern! I think that seems to be the common theme with the items from temu. I would have to add another item in the chinese crap bin after making this video. One of those corner clamps had a spring fly out and I lost it, making one of them useless! Best to stick with reputable websites I think. Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching!
@@FlynndoggWoodwork Most corner clamps are useless anyway, they may hold the pieces at 90°, but they don't guarantee holding them in close contact, you need either long clamps, or strap-type clamping arrangements
@@paullalekna5478 Yep I would agree with you for the most part. There are some that push and pull on both sides that I have that work pretty well, but they are a little pricey, I only have two of them. Long clamps with some support work best I think. Thanks for watching paullalekna!