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Aldi Sun 28th - Bench Grinder With Belt Attachment - £19.99
Mr G - 28/2/10 at 05:18 PM

As title, comes with 2 spare belts this time instead of the single one last time. Pop some decent belts on it and you've got a very handy tool for the garage/workshop


Dual-purpose system: keeps tools razor sharp for safer/easier use and sands down wood, metal and plastics to a super-smooth finish.

* 240W
* No load speed: 2950 rpm
* Belt size 50 x 686mm
* Includes 2 spare sanding belts (Grade: 240)
* Grinding disc (for metal): 150 x 20 x 12.7mm
* Abrasive grinding belt (fitted): 50 x 686mm (Grade: 150)
* 1.5m cable


Some people have even been a bit keen and 'modded' theirs



Aldi Link

G

[Edited on 28/2/10 by Mr G]

DavidM - 28/2/10 at 05:31 PM

Does that mean you can only buy them on the 28th, or are they available from the 28th?

David

Mr G - 28/2/10 at 05:32 PM

Available from today onwards

thunderace - 28/2/10 at 05:33 PM

its only 240w
didnot think it would be any good
i tryed a b&q one my mate had and it was 350w and was really bad stoped dead evry time i used it.

MakeEverything - 28/2/10 at 05:51 PM

quote:
Originally posted by thunderace
its only 240w
didnot think it would be any good
i tryed a b&q one my mate had and it was 350w and was really bad stoped dead evry time i used it.


What was you doing with it? It shouldnt stop dead, and you need to bear in mind that these are DIY / Hobby grinders, not pedestal mounted industrial ones.

Mr G - 28/2/10 at 05:57 PM

As above, your looking at £47 plus delivery for the clarke version from machine mart which is still 240watt.

LINKY

[Edited on 28/2/10 by Mr G]

se7en - 28/2/10 at 06:18 PM

I bought one of these the last time Aldi had them; it works a treat, no problems - doesn't stop as long as you use it properly (don't try to take too much off too quickly).
I bought a load of spare belts for it as I didn't know if I would be able to get them anywhere else.
This grinder also has a three year warranty on it whereas the B&Q unit has only a one year warranty.

zilspeed - 28/2/10 at 06:26 PM

Don't forget the electric hoist too.



The 250kg lift will be on double pull.
Mine is just like that one and has been pretty much invaluable.

I can lift the front end of my car with mine with ease.

Mr G - 28/2/10 at 06:38 PM

quote:
Originally posted by zilspeed
Don't forget the electric hoist too.


Was thinking about picking one of these up as I've only just noticed that there is a RSJ in place on the outter roof above the 3ft'ish of loft space in the workshop. What length of cable does the remote have zil? (as a rough idea)

Cheers

G

splitrivet - 28/2/10 at 08:33 PM

That screwdriver set is top notch as well bought one 2 years ago and use it daily at work.
Cheers,
Bob

zilspeed - 28/2/10 at 08:38 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Mr G
quote:
Originally posted by zilspeed
Don't forget the electric hoist too.


Was thinking about picking one of these up as I've only just noticed that there is a RSJ in place on the outter roof above the 3ft'ish of loft space in the workshop. What length of cable does the remote have zil? (as a rough idea)

Cheers

G


I'll go and check.......






Right, the dead size of the cable is 1500mm.
By the time you add on the hand control, the effective length is around 1600mm.

With the hoist at 2.4m as in my case, the lead has plenty of length to be able to push the hoist across with one hand and control the hoist with the other hand.

Mr G - 28/2/10 at 10:09 PM

Most appreciated sir