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jacko - 24/10/09 at 05:20 PM

Tools for sale on the 25th
hss drill bit set £7.99 i have some from last time they were for sale and use them a lot at work very good for alloy / fiber glass
sorry i cant do links

coozer - 24/10/09 at 05:27 PM

Step drills..

http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/2827_11677.htm

40inches - 24/10/09 at 06:38 PM

http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/2827_11674.htm Looks like a good buy, especially with the diamond disc.

RichieW - 24/10/09 at 07:20 PM

I second the step drill recommendation. I bought some during previous offers at Aldi and picked up a couple more sets when I found them reduced a few weeks later.

They are great for drilling larger diameter holes without having to change the bit in the chuck in order to go up the sizes. I've done a fair bit of drilling 12mm holes in 3mm plate and they stand up well.

Machine Mart charge about forty quid for the same gear. Some of the Aldi offerings are a bit rubbish quality wise and I'm trying to wean myself off buying cheap tools but the step drill sets are good.

[Edited on 24/10/09 by RichieW]

jacko - 24/10/09 at 08:17 PM

And the Reciprocating saw 650w at £19.99 + 12 piece blades at £4.99

maartenromijn - 24/10/09 at 08:36 PM

quote:
Originally posted by 40inches
http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/2827_11674.htm Looks like a good buy, especially with the diamond disc.


I have one of those. Works fine, however the soft starter gave it away. now it is only hard starting. Dangerous for your fuse and dangerous because of the movement when starting. Another con is that the lock for changing discs is not up to it's job. Now I have to us a spanner.

Edit to say it's quite heave too. Suitable for heavy building jobs. Not so much for working on your car...

[Edited on 24/10/09 by maartenromijn]

MikeR - 24/10/09 at 09:15 PM

I'll third (or fourth) the step drills, brilliant and make life so much easier. I'll be buying some more for when the current ones are knackered.

jacko - 25/10/09 at 02:10 PM

I have just got back from Aldi with a
Reciprocating saw fantastic for the price
and spare blades + the saw head twists 90%
+ another set of step drill bits

Jacko

Rod Ends - 21/10/10 at 11:18 PM

Jacko, you're being quoted by Aldi:

aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/special_buys3_16044.htm

RichieW - 23/10/10 at 06:56 PM

I saw this today too when shopping.
Are Jacko or ChrisW getting royalties? I think we should be told.