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    Default Aldi angle grinder

    https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-b...grinder-1200w/

    I grabbed one of these angle grinders today - they look pretty good - you can never have enough grinders

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    Did you grab some of those diamond cutting discs while you're at it I bought the grinder, the reciprocating saw and two packs of grinding discs.

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    Default Variable Speed Angle Grinder

    Quote Originally Posted by WelderMick View Post
    https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-b...grinder-1200w/

    I grabbed one of these angle grinders today - they look pretty good - you can never have enough grinders
    Thanks for the reminder WelderMick.
    Although I have a couple of fixed speed Angle Grinders I just purchased the Variable Speed Grinder from Aldi.
    The variable speed is handy for Scotchbrite discs & the like !!!
    Thanks again for the prompt.
    regards
    Bruce
    ps
    Andre (Welder) on this Forum says "Better to have tools you don't need than tools you don't have"
    I agree with him.

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    Quote Originally Posted by justonething View Post
    Did you grab some of diamond cutting discs while you're at it
    Of course - doing a renno at the moment and its amazing how useful those disks are.
    Also got a couple of packs of the normal abrasive disks for hack work and the little micro bench grinder (thought it would be good for tungstens).
    I was tempted by the little drill press and recip saw, but I've got those bases covered already.
    I wasn't kidding about never having enough disk grinders - I think they're the one tool that really are worthwhile having multiples as I will often use a grinding disk, flap disk and wire wheel all within a couple of minutes - so 3 grinders will be perfect for me. Maybe I need 4... scotchbrite.... hmmmm
    Cheers
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    I bought one last time they were out great if you buy the disk they have that fit the arbor.

    Mine however doesn't fit normal size arbor holes I have had to make up a shim. Normal 3" disk are too small to fit in outside dia and centre hole to big as were the holes of the other disk they sell.

    The variable speed is great.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wheelinround View Post
    I bought one last time they were out great if you buy the disk they have that fit the arbor.
    Mine however doesn't fit normal size arbor holes I have had to make up a shim. Normal 3" disk are too small to fit in outside dia and centre hole to big as were the holes of the other disk they sell.
    I just checked - mine's the same... a bit disappointing that, but I think I'll keep it (might just have to go and buy a few more disks).

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    Default Splurging out

    Thanks WelderMick for the tip.

    Just raced down to my local Aldi's looking for the angle grinder. After walking up and down the aisles, and nearly giving up, finally spotted them tucked in a corner.

    Not bad for $30. Feeling indulgent, splurged out on a $10 wrist watch, and a $10 dry fire extinguisher for the car.

    I'm happy with that.

    Struth, they even had bandsaws, routers, planers, tool chests and drill presses, plus cheap wine, ahem, I mean bottles of "medicine" impressive.

    Ken

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    Quote Originally Posted by neksmerj View Post
    Struth, they even had bandsaws, routers, planers, tool chests and drill presses, plus cheap wine, ahem, I mean bottles of "medicine" impressive.

    Ken
    A bloke I knew referred to that as "snakebight cure", and even if we are huddled over the heater right now, Summer won't be far away, so you'd better stock up on Snakebight Cure
    Rob

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    Default Snake bight?

    RT, snake bight or snake bite? Is one less severe than the other?

    Grab a bottle for me!

    Ken

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    Default Snake Bight Cure

    Quote Originally Posted by neksmerj View Post
    RT, snake bight or snake bite? Is one less severe than the other?

    Grab a bottle for me!

    Ken
    In addition to the RT angle Grinder, I did grab a pack of Masonry & Metal Grinding wheels
    Also never leave Aldi without a few bottles of the "Snake Bite Cure"
    We live in the bush & its essential to have a substantial stock on hand.
    My favourite from Aldi is the A.C Byrne Coonawarra 2012 Cab Sav @ 10 bottle..... good stuff, with proven medicinal qualities !!!!
    regards
    Bruce

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    Quote Originally Posted by WelderMick View Post
    I just checked - mine's the same... a bit disappointing that, but I think I'll keep it (might just have to go and buy a few more disks).

    Mick double check the arbour sizes of disk's as well I just recalled they to are different.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wheelinround View Post
    Mick double check the arbour sizes of disk's as well I just recalled they to are different.
    The bore to these discs are 7/8" which is the same as most that are sold in Bunnies and masters.

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    The Packets of Angle Brackets are excellent value as well.
    Shane

    Got the square peg in the round hole, now can't get it out !!

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    Whats the spindle size of these A/g's

    Grahame

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    Quote Originally Posted by justonething View Post
    The bore to these discs are 7/8" which is the same as most that are sold in Bunnies and masters.
    Thats right thought so which is to big for the arbour for the Aldi's grinder

    Grahame Collins
    Whats the spindle size of these A/g's

    Grahame
    Grahame I'll have to climb on the stool and get mine down to mic it will let you know maybe someone who has theirs at hand can do it quicker.

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