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Title: Cheap air compressors and tools at Aldi
Post by: Jimbob on 14 March 2011, 09:25:08

http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/offers_week11Sunday11.htm

look to be some good bits if your in the market  :y

Title: Re: Cheap air compressors and tools at Aldi
Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 March 2011, 09:43:33

Bought a load of that stuff last time it was on offer and it has proved OK. :y

The filter/regulator is a bit pants, IMHO. Very effective at filling your garage with a finely atomised mist of light oil, but not much else. ;D

Having said that, it's probably almost worth having for the hoses that come with it.

Kevin

Title: Re: Cheap air compressors and tools at Aldi
Post by: russ0205 on 14 March 2011, 09:44:00

Not bad for 2.5hp mmmm shall i !!!! :-/ :-/ :-/ :-/

Title: Re: Cheap air compressors and tools at Aldi
Post by: Jimbob on 14 March 2011, 09:47:07

im gonna have a look at the grinder and the blaster, assuming they still have stock.

Title: Re: Cheap air compressors and tools at Aldi
Post by: tunnie on 14 March 2011, 10:48:26

nuts, if only I had the money  :'(

poxy mortgage!

Title: Re: Cheap air compressors and tools at Aldi
Post by: Gaffers on 14 March 2011, 11:02:13

Good shout  :y

Title: Re: Cheap air compressors and tools at Aldi
Post by: Jimbob on 14 March 2011, 12:10:30

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im gonna have a look at the grinder and the blaster, assuming they still have stock.

they did  :D

Title: Re: Cheap air compressors and tools at Aldi
Post by: aaronjb on 14 March 2011, 14:19:33

Is a 2.5hp/24L compressor really big enough to run air tools (impact wrench etc)? It certainly seems a bit small for spraying, to me..

Then again it is cheap.

Title: Re: Cheap air compressors and tools at Aldi
Post by: Jimbob on 14 March 2011, 14:34:27

yes its a bit small, but should be able to cope (decent hose may be needed) as the specs of that compressor and tools do match.

ive had very little success with 'big' tools with my similar compressor, but should be ok for light use, with decent hose.

Title: Re: Cheap air compressors and tools at Aldi
Post by: Gaffers on 14 March 2011, 14:45:15

All 3 pallets were sold in my local by Sunday AM :o

oh well  :(

Title: Re: Cheap air compressors and tools at Aldi
Post by: Jimbob on 14 March 2011, 14:48:48

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All 3 pallets were sold in my local by Sunday AM :o

oh well  :(

everything still in stock at chester - only had 3 compressors, and 1 hose reel left though.  loads and loads of the tools

Title: Re: Cheap air compressors and tools at Aldi
Post by: Andy B on 14 March 2011, 14:51:28

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All 3 pallets were sold in my local by Sunday AM :o

oh well  :(

everything still in stock at chester - only had 3 compressors, and 1 hose reel left though.  loads and loads of the tools

As Chester* has more Rolls Royce per capita I doubt many residents would know what a compressor was if it fell on their head!  ;D ;D ;D ;D

*it's actually Cheshire that has more RR per capita  ;) ...... but Chester suited my argument better  ;D

Title: Re: Cheap air compressors and tools at Aldi
Post by: aaronjb on 14 March 2011, 18:58:43

Damnit Jimbob, you cost me a fortune man! ;D

Just got back from my local Aldi (didn't even know I had one!) and managed to come away with:

Compressor
Regulator
Impact wrench
Reversible wrench
Air cut off tool
Air shears
Media blaster
And a low energy light worklamp


Well.. that's the new garage kitted out with air tools, I suppose!  :y

(For anyone wanting one from Bracknell - I think I bought the last one, sorry! Lots of the air tools left, though)

Title: Re: Cheap air compressors and tools at Aldi
Post by: Jimbob on 14 March 2011, 19:06:12

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Damnit Jimbob, you cost me a fortune man! ;D

Just got back from my local Aldi (didn't even know I had one!) and managed to come away with:

Compressor
Regulator
Impact wrench
Reversible wrench
Air cut off tool
Air shears
Media blaster
And a low energy light worklamp


Well.. that's the new garage kitted out with air tools, I suppose!  :y

(For anyone wanting one from Bracknell - I think I bought the last one, sorry! Lots of the air tools left, though)

Sorry ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Cheap air compressors and tools at Aldi
Post by: aaronjb on 14 March 2011, 19:21:32

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Sorry ;D ;D ;D

So you should be! ;D

(I still need to get the garage built to put them in, sadly!)

Title: Re: Cheap air compressors and tools at Aldi
Post by: Martin_1962 on 14 March 2011, 20:49:04

CUt off, air paint stripper will be found on Wednesday

Title: Re: Cheap air compressors and tools at Aldi
Post by: feeutfo on 14 March 2011, 21:39:50

Guess where I'm going in the morning. I already have the hose real, couple of years now, slight issue with the thread to pump connector, but that might be the pumps fault. Very good value though ime.

Think my pump is a tidly 18 litre, so might upgrade.

Thanks for heads up.

Title: Re: Cheap air compressors and tools at Aldi
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 15 March 2011, 08:06:13

I could do with the air shears and the cut off tool but, not got an Aldi close  :'(

Title: Re: Cheap air compressors and tools at Aldi
Post by: Jimbob on 15 March 2011, 09:35:35

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I could do with the air shears and the cut off tool but, not got an Aldi close  :'(

Ill pick you up a set  :y

Title: Re: Cheap air compressors and tools at Aldi
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 15 March 2011, 16:25:47

Thanks!

Title: Re: Cheap air compressors and tools at Aldi
Post by: Jimbob on 15 March 2011, 16:49:45

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Thanks!

Picked up and will deliver at the weekend  :y