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ALDI Next Week: Kids Watch, Kitchen Appliances, Garden Equipment, Handy Power Tools, Champagne

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ALDI Next Week: Kids Watch, Kitchen Appliances, Garden Equipment, Handy Power Tools, Champagne
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On Sale Next Wednesday 15th October:

On Sale Next Saturday 18th October:

http://www.lasoo.com.au/catalogue/aldi-catalogue-special-buy…

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  • PCAviator on 11/10/2014 - 07:53
    +1

    2-stroke tools may be OK if cared for properly (decent warranty at least) and if used within their limitations. Forget the weed killer… not a deal. Can get 360g/L for $13 for 1L which works out cheaper. Mitre saw stand can be handy. SDS hammer drill handy for the odd light duty masonry drilling task.

  • jv on 11/10/2014 - 08:11

    Are any of these reduced?

    • tomclancy on 11/10/2014 - 08:53

      Nope. Normal Aldi prices.

    • SBOB on 11/10/2014 - 09:07

      So something has to be 'reduced' to be a bargain?

    • CyberGenesys on 11/10/2014 - 10:46
      +4

      What is your alternative?

      • Batteries; more often than not produce pollution/waste in the mining/manufacturing. Only difference is that it is usually located in some obscure 3rd world country where nobody cares. Hell, even China are shutting down some of their graphite mines (primarily used in lithium batteries) due to "air quality issues". Also, a method of manufacturing synthetic graphite is superheating petroleum coke, a byproduct of oil refining. Even when using batteries you are using fossil fuels.
      • Motorless reel mowers, all well and good for a small property, not so great for something bigger

      Is there any other type?

      • StewBalls on 11/10/2014 - 11:01
        +2

        Is there any other type?

        You forgot a scythe…We been spending most our lives, living in an Amish paradise. :P

  • turk182 on 11/10/2014 - 09:38

    the wednesday sale look boring as apart from that kettle

  • rawm on 11/10/2014 - 10:31

    I cant stand seeing '1 Year warranty' plastered all over Aldi's catalogues recently. Australian statutory law states that all items sold from retail outlets that are found to be faulty or don't perform the task required is ONE year. Aldi have to LEGALLY provide this, it isn't some bonus they are kindly giving to consumers…

    • salem on 11/10/2014 - 12:35

      "Australian statutory law states that all items sold from retail outlets that are found to be faulty or don't perform the task required is ONE year"

      You sure? Last I checked, it was a period you would "reasonably expect" an item of that price and purpose and quality to last. There was no hard and fast minimum. Happy to be corrected though, but I can't find any minimum explicitly on the ACCC website.

      http://accc.gov.au/consumers/consumer-rights-guarantees/cons…

      • rawm on 11/10/2014 - 14:41

        Yes, you are correct. That's what im saying; ALDI are deceptive to state '12mths' when in fact that is the bear minimum and in most cases is longer than that!

        • salem on 11/10/2014 - 15:15
          +1

          not quite. you might buy a really cheap crappy lightbulb, and you might expect it to last only 3 months because it's so cheap. The ACCC doesn't say it has to last 12 months. It says it has to last as long as a reasonable person would expect to to last.

          Of course, all the items I see aldi sell I would expect to last at least 12 months (and I think I am pretty reasonable), so I understand your point.

        • jjcf on 14/10/2014 - 11:19
          +1

          In other words, you don't actually know the law and you just made something up.

          Express and statutory warranties are completely different things, and Aldi advertising their express warranty (like every single other company) in no way attempts to mislead consumers about the existence or length of statutory warranties.

          Also, Bear Minimum sounds like a kind of small, cute bear.

  • anonymoususer on 11/10/2014 - 12:11

    Worth getting these Petrol operated garden tools or wait for their 36V battery operated ones from Gardenline?

    • Petrol Line Trimmer 26cc $79.99 - 3yr warranty
    • Petrol Chainsaw 26cc $89.99 - 3yr warranty
    • Petrol Hedge Trimmer 26cc $99.99 - 3yr warranty
    • Petrol Blower Vac 26c $89.99 - 3yr warranty
    • [Deactivated] on 11/10/2014 - 12:55
      +1

      Depending on the size of the job, putting more fuel in is much quicker than charging a battery ;)

  • figarow on 11/10/2014 - 23:13

    I need a cheap petrol chainsaw to fall small trees is this a good option? Currently using a cordless one which is OK but battery goes flat quick.

    • rawm on 12/10/2014 - 08:25
      +1

      Fro $90 I don't think you can go wrong, but you need to:
      1) Keep the box in pristine condition somewhere
      2) Keep receipt taped to the box
      3) Make a note of the date you purchased (pay with cash for ease of later refund with a calendar reminder adding 3 years eg 18/10/17
      4) Keep the chainsaw in good, clean condition
      5) Take it back the week the warranty runs out, collect $89.99!

      • PCAviator on 13/10/2014 - 12:46
        +1

        Why would you want to take it back the week the warranty runs out? Especially if there is no warranty claim to be made?

        • rawm on 13/10/2014 - 19:43

          Because after three years of using it, the 'small trees' he's mentioned are sure to be no more. My guess is it wont be needed by a non commercial person in three years. I'd take it back and upgrade to a branded version if I still needed one.

        • StewBalls on 13/10/2014 - 19:56

          @rawm: What PCAviator is implying, is that it is highly likely that after 3 years, you won't have the benefit of the 60 no questions money back from Aldi; they will simply direct you to their local service centre for a repair or replacement, they won't just refund you unless they have no alternative. They're not stupid.

    • symo on 12/10/2014 - 19:12
      +1

      Please make sure that you have appropriate protective gear and know how to use the chainsaw. Chainsaws can cause horrendous injuries.

      • [Deactivated] on 13/10/2014 - 12:25

        Same goes for the blower vac!

    • symo on 12/10/2014 - 19:14

      delited

    • PCAviator on 13/10/2014 - 12:51
      +3

      The biggest factor with any chainsaw is the sharpness of the chain.No chainsaw will cut well with a dull chain, and the chains need attention and touching up more often than you might think. Buy a $30 chainsaw sharpening kit (manual, not electric) and spend 30 mins watching good youtube vids of how to sharpen a chain properly) and then practice. Do this, and as long as there are no major problems with the chainsaw engine beyond your control, you should be fine.

      Of course, you should also be watching all safety and instruction videos on chainsaw use and care. Again there are many on Youtube, including some good ones by the large manufacturers like Stihl and Husqvarna. This tool needs respect and knowledge and safe practice to avoid injury.

      I've got 4 chainsaws, including two Chinese 52cc units I got off ebay about 5 years ago. Those saws work great, as long as the chain is sharp and kept sharp.

      The biggest issue I find with the cheap chainsaws are that the fuel lines are usually not good quality and degrade faster.

  • PCAviator on 14/10/2014 - 02:42
    +2

    Here are a couple good youtube vids on chainsaw safety, use and maintenance:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUW7JNk7zVw and for sharpening chains this is one of the better videos - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVzkq7_MP60 (note the importance of adjusting the chain rakers). Hope that helps.

  • tarken on 15/10/2014 - 11:30

    Is the 18v Lithium-ion cordless any good? anyone got one?

    • CyberGenesys on 15/10/2014 - 12:31
      +2

      Just a heads up, Titanium seems to be Aldi's premium brand for tools and are priced a little higher. Last time they had these they didn't sell very well and consequently were still on sale weeks after. As per Aldi's common practice they were reduced in price until stock was depleted. I believe they went as low as either $29 or $39. I haven't used one for extended periods of time but they seem to be fairly good. Supposedly Lithium batteries don't have a inherent discharge rate so they should stay charged whilst in storage.

      • tarken on 15/10/2014 - 13:00

        thanks guys

  • PCAviator on 15/10/2014 - 12:27
    +1

    I'd be cautious. Usually cheaper cordless tools have sub-quality cells. This kit only has 1 x 1.5Ah battery. The price is reasonable but you can probably get a far better drill with two batteries for twice the cost. Yes its twice the cost, but would be more than two times better in quality more than likely.

    I'm currently using this drill - http://www.onlinetoolreviews.com/reviews/makita18vcordless.h… - Had it for years. Got it from the USA at the time, and the charger needs a step-down transformer (which I already had) but its an awesome drill that I use almost every weekend.

  • UserInterface on 15/10/2014 - 15:07

    Anyone got any input on the sliding saw and stand? Seems like a OK price to me but would like to know what you all think..

  • paul04 on 17/10/2014 - 15:54
    +1

    Any opinions on the mower, mine has just died, so looking for one anyway….

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