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aldi impact wrench and other aldi gear

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Post by the_fatman »

nairbo wrote:Has anyone tried the Aldi nailguns that are in the stores now ? , are they a "Brad" nail or a "T" nail ?, I think that is the correct terms for the nails as I need a T nail gun.
Have one of the aldi nail guns, used it to secure ply in an old van and it worked a treat, also used it on thin timber and worked fine, have no dramas with it :)
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Post by nairbo »

the_fatman wrote:
nairbo wrote:Has anyone tried the Aldi nailguns that are in the stores now ? , are they a "Brad" nail or a "T" nail ?, I think that is the correct terms for the nails as I need a T nail gun.
Have one of the aldi nail guns, used it to secure ply in an old van and it worked a treat, also used it on thin timber and worked fine, have no dramas with it :)
Fatman do you know what size they call the nail ?
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Post by lump_a_charcoal »

Aldi do not copy products, they rebadge them...

Honestly, I have not heard of any issues with their equipment yet.
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Post by me3@neuralfibre.com »

I've been using one of their petrol $140 chainsaws around the house and camping. Given it a flogging.

It cuts wood.

I've taken it with me for firewood and it copes. Also cleared a tree that blocked the track - about 20cm diameter lodged chest high, dry, hard, dead. Bit slow, but you expect that. Saved backtracking 15km.

I'm sure a Stihl would be better, but at the price.

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Post by me3@neuralfibre.com »

They have a compressor in this catalogue.

The air intake is through the crankcase, like the ARB. THis means the inlet valve is in the piston. That would help cooling. I wonder if it runs the same interseting rocking piston design.

Anyone seen this type before and care to guess how it flows compared to the new ARB? I'm sure it exists elsewhere under another brand.

I'm not talking longevity, just airflow. I know original ARB compressors that ust won't die, their owners wish they would so they can replace them with somethign that actually moves some air.

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Post by dad »

the 9500lb winch is back in their catlogue, in stores thursday :armsup:

Ive seen them in action, they do a decent job, im getting one for my zook.
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Post by the_fatman »

nairbo wrote:
the_fatman wrote:
nairbo wrote:Has anyone tried the Aldi nailguns that are in the stores now ? , are they a "Brad" nail or a "T" nail ?, I think that is the correct terms for the nails as I need a T nail gun.
Have one of the aldi nail guns, used it to secure ply in an old van and it worked a treat, also used it on thin timber and worked fine, have no dramas with it :)
Fatman do you know what size they call the nail ?
Sorry man i read it wrong, i have one of their electric staple guns lol but yeah, it did everything i said withour dramas...i'd buy thier gear again, trying to get the $500 for the winch this week...
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Post by Ben »

me3@neuralfibre.com wrote:I know original ARB compressors that ust won't die, their owners wish they would so they can replace them with somethign that actually moves some air.
That'd be me. They are without a doubt the most useless farking things ever made. I don't think it's physically possible to blow any less air any slower.
Apparently people think I'm too patronising (that means I treat them like they’re stupid).
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Post by fester2au »

I recently bought one of their stainless steel BBQ's. Wasn't sure as couldn't see one set up in the shop but rang the head office who said there was a 2 year warranty if I didn't like it. Bought it checked it out full stainless and works great. The frame work is pretty thin like a lot of cheap stuff like that but the burners and everything is stainless and the hot plate is a solid 5mm plate so hard to go past. I'd be pushing it at work to make one for much less than that by the time I sourced burners and bits and pieces.
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Post by GU-ish »

http://www.aldi.com.au/au/html/offers/2827_8356.htm

makes for an easy pipe notcher, couldnt make something like that for the price.
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Post by Ben »

Yep planning to pick one of those up, freaking bargain!
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Post by davenmarcia »

For those interested there is still 4 winches for those in newcastle at the wallsend Aldi store

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Post by dumbdunce »

6 winches at Seven Hills NSW yesterday afternoon
Free air locker to the first 20 callers!
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Post by bugshifter »

There was 4 at strathpine but only 3 now :lol: :lol: :lol:
Your sister is hot but your mum does that thing with her tongue. :)
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Post by grazza »

Next Thursday is their annual ski gear sale. Usually some good stuff.
Check it out on the site.
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