Aldi Bargains

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Posted 10 years 5 months ago #144127
That famous European supermaket have done it again, 47 piece 1/4 inch drive socket and bit set for just under 18 quid. (Very good quality, bought Saturday and already used).
Set of ratchet spanners for 13 quid, although not tried these.
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Replied by PQD44 on topic Aldi Bargains

Posted 10 years 5 months ago #144128
Thanks for that. The socket set only goes to 14mm but small enough to stick behind the spare wheel in case you need to do a roadside repair.

The ratchet spanners are fantastic, one of the bits of kit from Aldi I use most regularly on the F.

This Sunday they have a 32" LCD TV for £169, back in the day they cost £3000, pity other things haven't reduced by the same percentage, if they had we'd all be driving a Ferrari :bust:

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Replied by adamelphick on topic Aldi Bargains

Posted 10 years 5 months ago #144129
I've got the Aldi ratchet spanners too... great bit of kit.

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Replied by David Aiketgate on topic Aldi Bargains

Posted 10 years 5 months ago #144130
+1 on the flexi head ratchet spanners. :broon:



Keep your eye on the next lot of motoring bargains they sometimes do a similar set with a few different sizes included. ie 12mm and 14 mm :yesnod: At that price two sets gives you a good coverage and still only about the same price of 2 equivalent spanners elsewhere!

David
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Replied by cairnsys on topic Aldi Bargains

Posted 10 years 5 months ago #144133
+2 on the spanners, they're excellent.

It cost me more for the infill spanners than the whole set.

Robin ;)

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Replied by Tattie22 on topic Aldi Bargains

Posted 10 years 5 months ago #144148
I got the ratchet spanners in their "clearance" back in March......wait for it.......£4.49......now that's a bargain even for a Scotsman like me!!
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Replied by John and Sue on topic Aldi Bargains

Posted 10 years 5 months ago #144160
Don't normally go for cheap tools, but those spanners look worth a go.
Thanks for the heads-up guys. :broon:

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Replied by adamelphick on topic Aldi Bargains

Posted 10 years 5 months ago #144161
I have a few Aldi / Lidl tools and have to say I find them really good quality - far better than cheapo ones from Halfrauds (where the pro range is the only one to go for!)

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Replied by Beth557 on topic Aldi Bargains

Posted 10 years 5 months ago #144166
I was in Lidl at the weekend and was considering the precision grinder they have in there just now, not sure how much I would use it but can imagine it would be like my electric saw- very useful to have in certain situations.
They are selling generators just now too.
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Replied by PQD44 on topic Aldi Bargains

Posted 10 years 5 months ago #144170

David Aiketgate wrote: ..... Keep your eye on the next lot of motoring bargains they sometimes do a similar set with a few different sizes included. ie 12mm and 14 mm :yesnod: ...


I have the set with the 13 and 15mm which I purchased years ago. I never realised they did a set with the other sizes :slapme: I have not looked at them when they've had them in store, thinking they'd be the same. Thanks for pointing that out David. :yesnod:

John don't hesitate buying these ratchet spanners they are very handy and they have a fine ratchet action meaning you can use them in places with very restricted access.

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Replied by Bigwigsdad on topic Re:Aldi Bargains

Posted 10 years 5 months ago #144173
I picked up a mini grinder from lidl yesterday, seems a good bit of kit for £20, apart from none of the accessories fit it because the collet is partially blocked. Will be getting swapped today.
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Replied by mgtfbluestreak on topic Re:Aldi Bargains

Posted 10 years 1 month ago #150874
I BOUGHT SOME RATCHET SPANNERS SOME YEARS AGO ................FIND THEM GREAT TO USE.......ESPECIALLY THE 10MM..........WHICH IVE USED FOR UNDOING THOSE ANNOYING BOLTS UNDER THE T BAR FOR ATTACHING THE ENGINE COVER................YOU CAN REDUCE TIME ON THIS JOB BY HALF..............
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