Folks, can anyone guess when Aldi might sell it's Thicknesser again?
I've been watching for quite a while, but so far to no avail. Is there some sort of cycle they use?
Thanks.
ALDI Thicknesser availability?
Lvwq47 on 26/09/2021 - 08:04
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I've had one for two years.
They are a good, basic machine.
Not fantastic, but perfectly suited to basic woodwork.
When it comes back on sale, check Bunnings for the similar Ryobi.bunnings haven't matched with ryobi in recent years.
the ryobi and aldi one look pretty much identical. different power switch is about the only difference i can pick
Thanks folks, that's most helpful. I'll be patient a little longer.
I'd rather a Ryobi warranty, but can see that may cost me.And hopefully Bunnings drop the price of the Ryobi one to match (like last time) as it is better in some important ways.
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/662596
- Ryobi has metal gears for the height adjustment instead of plastic gears on the Ferrex
- Motor to blade drive belt on on the Ryobi one is black rubber like on a car, whereas the Ferrex one is a semi clear orange plastic. I am not sure which is better.
- The metal motor housing on the Aldi one is earthed (3 core cable) while the Bunnings one is not (only 2 core). Not sure this is legal? The Ryobi one is not double insulated as far as I can tell. You can easily touch the metal housing of the electric motor and it is not earthed.
- Ryobi one has a metal guard around for the blade belt pulley.
- Ferrex one has pressed metal side panels, Ryobi ones are plastic.
- Power switch is different. Ryobi has a switch cover with a big red stop button. Ferrex has a clear rubber seal over a more basic smaller switch. I am not sure if either has an NVR feature
- Warranties are differentInteresting that the Ryobi one is not on the Bunnings website, but there is a new Ozito thicknesser which probably means Bunnings is phasing out the Ryobi and will not drop it to match.
planer thicknesser was last sold 28 nov 2020, so i would guess in oct/nov