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    Default Aldi Tools & Thanks to Morrisman Mike

    Today, I noticed a "Special" on at Aldi for a $20 Recharchable Screwdriver pistol grip tool, that can also be quickly configured to a straight tool.
    I went & purchased it, & got to thinking about a Digital Vernier Caliper purchased at the same place 12 mths ago, on Morrismans prompting. The Vernier was all of $20
    The Digital Vernier has performed so well, that confidence was gained in these various Tools.
    OK got a bit carried away!
    Purchased.....
    Torque Wrench
    Auto Shading Welding Shield
    5" Angle Grinder
    Csk Drill set.
    Set of Hole Punches
    I keep saying "one cannot have enough tools"
    Thanks again Mike for motivating me to get more tools!
    regards
    Bruce

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    Hehe, guess where I am now, in the checkout line...... I got one of the auto welding helmets a few weeks back and the quality of the unit is surprisingly good. Some drill bits and plug cutters fell in my shopping nag just now....
    1915 17"x50" LeBlond heavy duty Lathe, 24" Queen city shaper, 1970's G Vernier FV.3.TO Universal Mill, 1958 Blohm HFS 6 surface grinder, 1942 Rivett 715 Lathe, 14"x40" Antrac Lathe, Startrite H225 Bandsaw, 1949 Hercus Camelback Drill press, 1947 Holbrook C10 Lathe.

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    Default ALdI

    Yes I noticed the welding helmets there last week. I haven't seen the torque wrench at my local store yet , but no doubt it will turn up . I bought the O ring set , in those plastic boxes , like 200 in a box or something like that . I think the stock varies from state to state . The hose clamp sets work very well, they are ideal to have in your car in case a hose lets go sometime .

    The tap & die sets are a good buy , the set comes with a 1/4" BSP tap which is very handy as most rural hardware suppliers sell those fittings .

    You have to be selective , some of the tools look a bit iffy but the overall quality is better than the Super crap Auto junk .

    Mike

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    I noticed on the 18v battery drill that the after market support is an email to Einhell, even though the tools are branded Taurus. Unfortunately for me I already have a 10mm 18v battery drill. In the last 2 weeks, I've needed my old 1/2" Makita battery drill . . .
    Pat
    Work is a necessary evil to be avoided. Mark Twain

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    I find Aldi tools fantastic all of my airtools are from them and they are yet to fail after about 2 years and the quality seem good.
    BETTER TO HAVE TOOLS YOU DON'T NEED THAN TO NEED TOOLS YOU DON'T HAVE

    Andre

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    Hi all,

    Just came from Aldi and noticed they are selling a 750ml capacity ultrasonic jewellery cleaner. It may be a bit on the small side but for $25 someone may have a use for it with small parts.

    Cheers,

    Simon

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