fatfranky
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| posted on 3/7/04 at 12:44 PM |
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Digital vernier caliper £9.99
I've already mentioned this in another post, but in case anyone's interested Lidl supermarket (similar to Aldi) are seeling 0-6"
digital vernier calipers from Thurs 8 July for £9.99.
For those that hven't used Verniers, they can do the work of an external micrometer, internal micrometer and depth micrometer, they are normally
a bit more dificult to read but with a digital one even this problem is overcome.
I shouldn't think they'll be top quality but for atenner what do you expect?
Hope this is of some use
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philgregson
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| posted on 3/7/04 at 02:35 PM |
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Had one of these from lidl last time round - has proved to be most excelent and useful.
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Browser
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| posted on 3/7/04 at 05:37 PM |
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Dunno what their quality is like, most of the time you are looking for repeatability when measuring. You might find these work OK but don't
bounce too well if dropped or, cannot be repaired/recalibrated if needed. That having been said, at that price who the hell can grumble? A Mitutoyo
would set you back about £60 for the same type of device.
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tractorboy
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| posted on 3/7/04 at 07:01 PM |
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i brought a similar set from netto(also similar to aldi) and they have been fine no probs at all and even came in a hard case with a spare battery!
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MarkL
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| posted on 3/7/04 at 10:11 PM |
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They also have a 400mm laser level with tripod and case for £9.99 very useful and cheap.
Also a 580 piece nut & bolt set containing M5-M8 nuts, self securing nuts, machine screws, washers, split washers and locking screws including
sturdy organiser box for £3.99.
If some smart arse tells me it's cheaper at screwfix direct then I think I will invest in the Blood pressure monitor on page 2 @ £14.99.
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Staple balls
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| posted on 4/7/04 at 12:10 AM |
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it's cheaper at screwfix! 
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Peteff
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| posted on 4/7/04 at 07:31 AM |
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it's cheaper at screwfix!
140 over 80 thanks. Does that shelf look straight to you?. Is the caliper a metal one with metric and imperial settings? if it is I'll get
one. Some of the offers are gone if you don't get there quick. They appear on ebay the week after as "buy it now" with double prices
and postage on top
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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MarkL
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| posted on 5/7/04 at 09:33 AM |
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Heres the link to the special page with the bolts & calipers.
http://www.lidl.co.uk/gb/index.nsf/pages/c.o.oow.20040708.index
They don't sell these at Screwfix. The blood pressure Monitor can be found here
http://www.lidl.co.uk/gb/index.nsf/pages/c.o.oow.20040705.index
And for the smart arses check out the Bottom Row 99P  
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andyps
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| posted on 5/7/04 at 12:43 PM |
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The DIY supprt and DIY support arm could be useful.
Andy
An expert is someone who knows more and more about less and less
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sb_scottmonkey
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| posted on 5/7/04 at 08:21 PM |
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shall be down there for one of them!
See: www.astragte.tk
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givemethebighammer
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| posted on 5/7/04 at 10:43 PM |
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Nut and bolt set doesn't look to be high tensile stuff so no good for those critical areas.
the calipers however are a "must have"
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fatfranky
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| posted on 8/7/04 at 07:31 PM |
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Well that'll teach me to tell you lot about a bargain!
Went to 2 different branches and they were all sold.
Anyone in the Newcastle area who got one hang your head in shame
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Noodle
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| posted on 8/7/04 at 07:46 PM |
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My father in law was there at 9am and was about 30th in the line.
One of the calipers had fallen down the back and he got me the last one!
He said there were blokes grabbing armfuls of stuff. Presumably these will appear on EBay very soon 
Seems OK. Results tally with the manual one I borrowed from a friend.
Cheers,
Neil - The digital-caliper-owning-person
Your sort make me sick
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givemethebighammer
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| posted on 8/7/04 at 09:19 PM |
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already on ebay ?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=20766&item=4312273811&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
well one set at least...........
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nicklondon
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| posted on 9/7/04 at 06:24 AM |
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had loads left at Tottenham at 10 thur.
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Chris_R
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| posted on 13/7/04 at 06:53 PM |
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I bought a dial vernier at Cromwell for a fiver, but it was crap. I then bought a normal vernier caliper, made by Oxford Precision, for £15. Not quite
as cheap, but nice and sturdy.
A bit of slapstick never hurt anyone.
http://www.chris.renney.dsl.pipex.com/
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 13/7/04 at 07:08 PM |
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like the hawian shirts
[Edited on 13/7/04 by theconrodkid]
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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Chris_R
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| posted on 13/7/04 at 07:13 PM |
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Hey, there's nothing wrong with a cheesy shirt.
[Edited on 13/7/04 by Chris_R]
A bit of slapstick never hurt anyone.
http://www.chris.renney.dsl.pipex.com/
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Bob C
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| posted on 16/7/04 at 07:32 AM |
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IDENTICAL OFFER
ALDI next thursday.
Start queueing guys...
Bob C
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Peteff
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| posted on 16/7/04 at 09:29 AM |
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Already on it...
In bargains elsewhere.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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James
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| posted on 16/7/04 at 03:08 PM |
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Well drove blinkin' miles to find a Lidl.
Did they have callipers? Did they buggery. What they did have was a very scary shop full of weirdos.
.... and that was before all the Locostbuilders came in asking for callipers!
James
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BMF
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| posted on 16/7/04 at 03:11 PM |
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James
I did the same, drove all the way to Farnham last Thursday, got there at 10, and they had all gone, and yes it was full of wierdos!
Going to try the Aldi in Camberley next Thursday!
Cheers Ben
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James
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| posted on 16/7/04 at 03:19 PM |
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That's where I've just been!
It's better than the one in Redhill. The pykey quotient was even higher there! 
Tell me next week what time you're going Thursday and maybe we can meet there for safety in numbers!
James
EDIT: The Aldi and Lidl are opposite each other in Camberley.
[Edited on 16/7/04 by James]
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 16/7/04 at 03:36 PM |
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yo james,get me one if ya find them
re safety in numbers.... a kick boxing champ and bmf,is that big mean f****r?
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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Surrey Dave
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| posted on 16/7/04 at 04:10 PM |
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I'm local to Redhill!!!,
Saw 'em there last week and tossed it back , and bought 1200 chipboard screws instead for 3 x £1.49.........+ a tool tidy
thingy.............none left this week.........
I work as a 'Mental Health' support worker ,and there are lots of 'clients' in the Redhill area.
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