coming at Aldi and Lidl

[VicS]

one egg frying pans ( Aldi) https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuys/thur-27-aug/product-detail/ps/p/one-egg-frying-pan-2/


Useful tools (Lidl)
(now) http://www.lidl.co.uk/en/our-offers-2491.htm?id=620&ar=12
and
( next week) http://www.lidl.co.uk/en/our-offers-2491.htm?id=626&ar=12

 

[ghostlymoron]

I got some of the metal shelf units last time they were offered. They transformed my garage and were very easy to assemble and robust. The adjustable spanners look good too.

 

[Offshore57]

we have one of the one egg frying pans.... because one egg is an oeuf........

coat going on........

 

[VicS]

one egg is an oeuf.

Un œuf

 

[Offshore57]

That too....

 

[Floyd Raser]

Anybody tried the Lidl belt sander?

 

[beerbiker21]

yep...worked just fine..but as always don't strain a tool too much. I think pretty much all their tools are excellent value for the quality

 

[savageseadog]

Anyone any comments on the solar LED light? We could use a couple.

 

[dylanwinter]

Anyone any comments on the solar LED light? We could use a couple.

bought one - it was great for about two months then the pull out array stopped working

the ship was lost for a happorth o tar

 

[KristiferColumbus]

one egg frying pans ( Aldi) https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuys/thur-27-aug/product-detail/ps/p/one-egg-frying-pan-2/


Useful tools (Lidl)
(now) http://www.lidl.co.uk/en/our-offers-2491.htm?id=620&ar=12
and
( next week) http://www.lidl.co.uk/en/our-offers-2491.htm?id=626&ar=12

That multi-meter dos'nt look like very good value for money,you can get some for well under a fiver on ebay that seem comparable.

 

[doug748]

The digital callipers are outstanding.

Worth buying just to look at.

 

[VicS]

That multi-meter dos'nt look like very good value for money,you can get some for well under a fiver on ebay that seem comparable.

I have one. It's bigger and has a few more features than the very cheap ones...

I bought a couple of those when Maplins were doing a 2 for £5 offer some years ago. Maplin have changed their range and their cheapest is now £9.99

You may be able to get cheaper on ebay but it's a little bit more for your £10 than you'll currently get from Maplin.

 

[VicS]

The digital callipers are outstanding.

Worth buying just to look at.

I gave mine away!

Nice to look at but I really did not have a use for it!

 

[VicS]

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Reason
Right Angle Bit Holder, not a drill bit holder, description not relevant.

Read more at http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?438708-coming-at-Aldi-and-Lidl#h2XeqoZTp6BYp0Xb.99

Both available

Either or £4.99 each

past reprts of the rt angle drill drive is that is all plastic and poor value

 

[VicMallows]

That multi-meter dos'nt look like very good value for money,you can get some for well under a fiver on ebay that seem comparable.

Unusually at this price it DOES measure AC current which you may or may not consider important. I have had one (which looks identical except for colour) for 7-8 years. Very robust and calibration is spot on when compared to my 'upmarket' meters. Only problem is that I keep blowing the fuses by forgetting to swap the leads back to 'voltage'

 

[VicS]

Unusually at this price it DOES measure AC current

Good heavens so it does........ Had mine about a year and had not noticed that.

 

[NormanB]

The digital callipers are outstanding.

Worth buying just to look at.

They are very good for the price, BUT they have a massive power draw. You need to take the battery out when finished using..

 

[doug748]

They are very good for the price, BUT they have a massive power draw. You need to take the battery out when finished using..

I have just been down the shed to check mine is the same product, it is. I have had it about 3 years and it still has the original battery, with the spare one still in the case.

If it is a recent buy I would say yours was faulty from new. Their returns policy is very good but, IIRC, you need to ring them and submit a written explanation of the fault, they will send a replacement.

 

[Nicholas123]

I have just been down the shed to check mine is the same product, it is. I have had it about 3 years and it still has the original battery, with the spare one still in the case.

If it is a recent buy I would say yours was faulty from new. Their returns policy is very good but, IIRC, you need to ring them and submit a written explanation of the fault, they will send a replacement.

I did'nt have to ring them when my multi grinder packed up. I just emailed them & they were pretty good about it. Received a new one without any real hassle.

I've just checked my vernier callipers & they are still working after 45 years but then they never did have a battery

 

[NormanB]

I have just been down the shed to check mine is the same product, it is. I have had it about 3 years and it still has the original battery, with the spare one still in the case.

If it is a recent buy I would say yours was faulty from new. Their returns policy is very good but, IIRC, you need to ring them and submit a written explanation of the fault, they will send a replacement.

Hey Doug
I guess you are the lucky guy here.
I have had my Lidl clippers about ten years but I take the battery out because I only use them if I really need too. Most times I just eyeball stuff with a MK1 steel rule. ;-)
Have a look at this vid which looks at the power draw of cheap calipers - a great You Tube channel by the way. ��
http://youtu.be/E8oopG2GpF0