Thread: Aldis crazy tool prices

Originally Posted by wheelinround

Ok did the shopping today .

Yeah, me too wheelin..
I bought the Aldi rotary tool for shmbo...($24 with flex shaft and collets and bits).
.I'll take it to the shed tomorrow and give it a hard time and let you know how it survives..
I don't expect it to perform like the dremel equivelent ($175) but I am still constantly surprised by Aldi quality..
will let you know..

I got the tile cutting machine as shortly I will be doing a fair bit of tiling. The special came just in time.


Peter.

Originally Posted by underfoot

Yeah, me too wheelin..
I bought the Aldi rotary tool for shmbo...($24 with flex shaft and collets and bits).
.I'll take it to the shed tomorrow and give it a hard time and let you know how it survives..
I don't expect it to perform like the dremel equivelent ($175) but I am still constantly surprised by Aldi quality..
will let you know..

John I bought LOML hers some time back (now mine) only thing I think is different is the multi-collett sizes any chance of a pic?

Oh ours is doing well doesn't get hard work out but is worth every $

Originally Posted by wheelinround

Ok did the shopping today with LOML ok so I went so i could get to see and buy what I wanted (who needs food).

1 Marble chopping board for flat surface for a number of things, marking out, sharpening tools, flattening stones.

2 packs of remote light switches one for workshop one for in doors, dimmers not powerfull enough for machines rest work fine on 1hp dusty & Nova 2hp lathe.

Picked up one of the sensor thingys for finding studs, metal and wiring works well for nails in wood.

Spotted a few oxes of Chisels at 1/2 price from a few weeks ago, engine stand, block n tackle.

Great grocery store eh?

Originally Posted by munruben

Great grocery store eh?

Changed my attitude to going grocery shopping John...........but I make sure I check out all the specials first ....Ah no honey you'll be quicker without me this week

Originally Posted by wheelinround

any chance of a pic?

I gave it a bit of a workout this morning.
using a fairly course burr I played around with some red cedar (soft) and silver ash (moderately hard) on slow and high speeds and it seemed to work just fine.
the flex shaft seems of reasonable quality and doesn't complain too much when run at high speed.
it has the usual collection of accesories that are mostly useless for woodwork..(the extra collets and the two mandrels are handy)
I like the shaft lock on the flex shaft..pull back the hand grip and it exposes the chuck and locks shaft ...(this may rub on the chuck when being pushed hard..see pic)
all in all, from my brief testing I reckon it's a bargain for $24.. recommended

Aldi in Belmont Geelong still has some Digital vernier Calipers,going cheap at $15 /set

Hmm might have to git me one of them whirly gig things

Originally Posted by FenceFurniture

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6. Hmm...have my doubts about the Disc/Belt Sander


Regards, Brett

It looks just like the one GMC make or Ryobi or Scheppach. If so, not bad for $79.

Whirly Gig aquired, will give it a test in the next few days and report back.

Originally Posted by underfoot

I gave it a bit of a workout this morning.
using a fairly course burr I played around with some red cedar (soft) and silver ash (moderately hard) on slow and high speeds and it seemed to work just fine.
the flex shaft seems of reasonable quality and doesn't complain too much when run at high speed.
it has the usual collection of accesories that are mostly useless for woodwork..(the extra collets and the two mandrels are handy)
I like the shaft lock on the flex shaft..pull back the hand grip and it exposes the chuck and locks shaft ...(this may rub on the chuck when being pushed hard..see pic)
all in all, from my brief testing I reckon it's a bargain for $24.. recommended

Thanks John yep only thing different is the colour mine is grey yes even have the colletts I recently ditched the plastic box and have stored everything ATM in containers and draw. These plastic cases are becoming ARPIA so much wasted space.

John Bunnings have a set of carving/roughing bits approx $10 and some time ago at STWWS i picked up Dremel bits Tungsten Carbide set
High speed set

McJings have some great bits available not sure if they are all on their web site.

I have been following this thread for a while now.

I can only say, I wish we had "ALDIS" in Hobart.

Paul.

Originally Posted by Tiger

It looks just like the one GMC make or Ryobi or Scheppach. If so, not bad for $79.

I got one and it runs just fine, light work . My carbatec has been screaming at me, so new bearings needed. This should do for the year or so it will take me to do the repairs.

Originally Posted by HOOKED.UP

I have been following this thread for a while now.

I can only say, I wish we had "ALDIS" in Hobart.

Paul.

Well mate you can ask someone or myself if you know what you want I'll ship it for you.