Woodwork stuff from Aldi
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Chems
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I have their clamps which aren't great but are ok for light applications. The tiny clamps are really good thou, quick clamps I mean the smallest one can exert and hold good pressure.
I also have the spray set from Aldi which has been fantastic. It sprays stuff lovely, what more could I want?
I also have the spray set from Aldi which has been fantastic. It sprays stuff lovely, what more could I want?
The Weegie
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I have bought a set of router cutters from Aldi and they have lasted me well.
I also bought plug cutters which were of great value.
I also bought plug cutters which were of great value.
brianhabby
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I've had quite a few good buys from Aldi. A couple of routers, loads of cutters at a fiver a box (50p each can't be bad even if you use them once only). A 9" angle grinder, great value at £20 odd quid. Lots of other bits & pieces.
I also bought a computer and camera for my wife' anniversary. A suit for £25.00. shirts at £5.00 each, shoes, gloves - in fact all sorts.
And I don't like supermarkets :lol:
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Brian
I also bought a computer and camera for my wife' anniversary. A suit for £25.00. shirts at £5.00 each, shoes, gloves - in fact all sorts.
And I don't like supermarkets :lol:
regards
Brian
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Nothing from Aldi really. I bought the router table a while back and slung it straight back in the box. Rubbish. Lots of interesting stuff from Lidl over the years. Like the Digital callipers that I use daily and the drill bits.
I got their router and bits for xmas just gone - used them lots! No probs with the cutters, the spring on the plunge has gone a bit 'sticky' recently though.
Wizer - could you p.m. me about the table please - if you've still got it, can you let me know what's wrong with it? I may be able to tinker it, or take it off you (for £££) to see about rebuilding it? That's the one thing my swimbo didn't get at the time, and ours had sold out when I went to get one...
Wizer - could you p.m. me about the table please - if you've still got it, can you let me know what's wrong with it? I may be able to tinker it, or take it off you (for £££) to see about rebuilding it? That's the one thing my swimbo didn't get at the time, and ours had sold out when I went to get one...
pren
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I've had a fair few bits from Aldi. Jigsaw blades, drill bits, sanding belts ... All very good!
I did try the router table. Found it to be far too flimsy to be of any real use. I did strip the NVR switch and the insert plate from it to use on my current, home made table tho. Cheapest NVR switch was £20 on ebay, so for the same money from Aldi, I got that an the plate.
I've had a look at their power tools, but never really went for them. They just seemed a bit too plasticy (even for me!!
:lol: ) I was tempted by the table saw, but after the router table, I was a bit put off.
Cheers,
Bryn
I did try the router table. Found it to be far too flimsy to be of any real use. I did strip the NVR switch and the insert plate from it to use on my current, home made table tho. Cheapest NVR switch was £20 on ebay, so for the same money from Aldi, I got that an the plate.
I've had a look at their power tools, but never really went for them. They just seemed a bit too plasticy (even for me!!
:lol: ) I was tempted by the table saw, but after the router table, I was a bit put off.Cheers,
Bryn
motownmartin
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I got a Bench pillar drill for £30 and it drills holes where I want them
jlawrence
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Likewise I had one of the router tables - not a lot of use, way way to flimsy.
Useful for the NVR and insert though.
Useful for the NVR and insert though.
hivisvest72
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I bought the router and router table a few years back - I couldn't get the router to fit into the plate of the router table. Ended up buying a cheap router from B&Q which did fit.
The table was too small and flimsy to be of any great use though, although I still used it plenty. Got rid in favour of a floor standing table and fitted the same B&Q router to it (and as someone else said, nicked the NVR switch to power must router and dust extraction on the same switch).
I've currently got an Aldi band saw - not too bad for quick trims etc - the blade wanders a little, might just need adjusted (and the rubber/plastic bushes that you put against the blade seem a bit brittle). it does me for what I need it for though.
I did buy a checked working shirt (padded for my cold garage, button front, trying to be like NY Norm!) but the blue dye on the collar kept coming off on my neck, leaving me with very strange blue markings after a few hours of work. That got binned!
I've also bought a fair amount of their electrical stuff over the years the Tevion/Median brands are getting better each year for sat nav, signal transmitters, PCs etc.
Lastly, have you tried their belgian waffles - little pack of 6 I think - delicious when lightly toasted with a bit of golden syrup added!
Cheers
Alan
The table was too small and flimsy to be of any great use though, although I still used it plenty. Got rid in favour of a floor standing table and fitted the same B&Q router to it (and as someone else said, nicked the NVR switch to power must router and dust extraction on the same switch).
I've currently got an Aldi band saw - not too bad for quick trims etc - the blade wanders a little, might just need adjusted (and the rubber/plastic bushes that you put against the blade seem a bit brittle). it does me for what I need it for though.
I did buy a checked working shirt (padded for my cold garage, button front, trying to be like NY Norm!) but the blue dye on the collar kept coming off on my neck, leaving me with very strange blue markings after a few hours of work. That got binned!
I've also bought a fair amount of their electrical stuff over the years the Tevion/Median brands are getting better each year for sat nav, signal transmitters, PCs etc.
Lastly, have you tried their belgian waffles - little pack of 6 I think - delicious when lightly toasted with a bit of golden syrup added!
Cheers
Alan
TobyT
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I've bought 24v drill, router table, morticer and bench grinder/belt sander.
The drill is good, a bit on the heavy side, but it drills and the battery lasts reasonably, although not if left in the charger. A good brand would provide as much power for less weight and longer lasting batteries, but not for £25.
The router table has only been used a few times. I have put my big Triton in the bottom but it was a bit of a fudge. I haven't bothered with the side tables and I really need to replace the fence but it's good enough for occasional jobs until I build my own.
The morticer I'm less happy with. £60 I think. The machine itself is big and heavy and has two posts to slide on. Power seems to be OK in softwood. However, the fence didn't hold very tight, the holddown didn't fit, the depth stop kept slipping, the chuck fell out and it was lifting a bit when withdrawing sometimes. A variety of fettling has fixed most of the issues, and I'm sure buying some decent chisels (rather than silverline) would help as well. Overall though it's taking up valuable room without me being that confident in it. I need to use it a few more times to justify the cost then it's being freecycled (as I assume I won't find a buyer for it).
I recently bought the sander/grinder as I thought there's not much that's critical in that. I'll replace the wheel and if it spins then it does the job. I have yet to turn it on though...
My opinion on Aldi gear now is that if you want it to do a basic job then it's generally good enough. However if it's a tool with adjustable parts that needs repeatable accuracy then look elsewhere. I left the biscuit jointer well alone.
The drill is good, a bit on the heavy side, but it drills and the battery lasts reasonably, although not if left in the charger. A good brand would provide as much power for less weight and longer lasting batteries, but not for £25.
The router table has only been used a few times. I have put my big Triton in the bottom but it was a bit of a fudge. I haven't bothered with the side tables and I really need to replace the fence but it's good enough for occasional jobs until I build my own.
The morticer I'm less happy with. £60 I think. The machine itself is big and heavy and has two posts to slide on. Power seems to be OK in softwood. However, the fence didn't hold very tight, the holddown didn't fit, the depth stop kept slipping, the chuck fell out and it was lifting a bit when withdrawing sometimes. A variety of fettling has fixed most of the issues, and I'm sure buying some decent chisels (rather than silverline) would help as well. Overall though it's taking up valuable room without me being that confident in it. I need to use it a few more times to justify the cost then it's being freecycled (as I assume I won't find a buyer for it).
I recently bought the sander/grinder as I thought there's not much that's critical in that. I'll replace the wheel and if it spins then it does the job. I have yet to turn it on though...
My opinion on Aldi gear now is that if you want it to do a basic job then it's generally good enough. However if it's a tool with adjustable parts that needs repeatable accuracy then look elsewhere. I left the biscuit jointer well alone.
