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Aldi; Drill Bit Set - 149 Piece in Carry Case $24.99 Pickup + other DIY

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Aldi; Drill Bit Set - 149 Piece in Carry Case $24.99 Pickup + other DIY
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SomeGuyOnOzB on 17/10/2012 - 11:18 aldi.com.au (2564 clicks)
Last edited 24/10/2012 - 21:33

I'm a beginner at DIY and am finding my limited set of drill bits are often not the best for the job.

Bunnings had a similar Craftright 100+ item set in Carry Case but I think their set was near $80.

This set from Aldi looks like it could be good at just under $25.

update I found Masters has a 90 piece set for just under $36. This doesn't look like as big a deal as it did a few minutes ago, but it still looks pretty good to me

update 2 Bunnings now has a Craftright 130 piece drill bit set out the front of the stores (Box Hill South) for $26.88 … I'm going to type the details in a comment below so I can compare it to Aldi's offer

update 3 Bunnings put the ~ $70 set of drill bits out the front. My mistake. It's not ~ 100 pieces. It's 300 pieces :P

They also had some other DIY deals that look like they could be good
Turbo grip wrench set of 2 for $4.99
Drill bit set - glass - 6 piece for $9.99

There are also a heap of other deals but I'm not sure how good they are.

Home & Garden 149 Piece Drill Bit Set

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  • Click_It on 17/10/2012 - 11:21
    +2

    I got this last time they sold it (about 6 months ago?)

    It's come in handy a few times, I only do the odd jobs around the house with it. I tore up one of the screw bits oh which quality is questionable but all in all it's a steal to get all this for $25. I'm tempted to get another for spare parts!

    EDIT: I also have the Turbo Grip Wrench Set (another previous sale) which makes light work of stubborn oil filters. They look cheap but work great - better than the more expensive ones I bought from Bunnings! If you only use it once to dislodge a stubborn oil filter under a hot car in summer it pays for itself I reckon.

    • SomeGuyOnOzB on 17/10/2012 - 11:26

      Can I ask, what were you doing when a screw bit was torn up?

      • Click_It on 17/10/2012 - 11:30
        +1

        Was putting up shelving in the garage drilling into a hard wood beam. I share the blame equally, it was the end of a long day and I was rushing to finish up. May still have the bit if I took my time who knows :)

        EDIT: Did I say screw bit? Sorry I meant drill bit. It was a smaller drill bit I destroyed.

        I still recommend these for the part time home handyman, there's a bit of everything in there you'd be surprised what comes in handy.

        • salem on 17/10/2012 - 12:03

          I used a hammer drill to screw in a screw one time, got stuck, ended up with the very tip of the cheapo screw bit sheared off perfectly in the phillips screw head. luckily it was far enough in for me to not mind too much….

  • _Bruce_ on 17/10/2012 - 11:25
    +1

    Probably fine for very light duty work, but I suspect if you try to put these under any load at all they will just go blunt.

    For general purpose personally I would avoid, I like to have bits that can be used to drill a variety of things.

    • [Deactivated] on 24/10/2012 - 15:23

      Agreed you'd be far better off spending $25 on a few quality bits in no more than 2-3 sizes you're ever realistically going to need.

  • abc on 17/10/2012 - 11:31
    +1

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  • TheBooleanOne on 17/10/2012 - 11:31

    I was looking at the 100 piece tool set http://www.aldi.com.au/au/html/offers/2827_23866.htm at $149

    I have a friend at Aldi and apparently they are made by Meister Werkseuge - a german brand and are pretty good quality. I would say it's the same for the drill bit set.

    • _Bruce_ on 17/10/2012 - 12:04
      +1

      I'ld be very surprised if they were the same. The grinding of the bits probably is, but the differences come in the material used and the surface treatment of the cutting edges.

  • p1owz0r on 17/10/2012 - 11:38
    +1

    I bought a similar looking set from Bunnings - all I will say is that the first bit I tried broke off in my wall when i used it.

    If you want to drill into proper concrete or brick, I suggest paying a bit more for quality materials.

    • SomeGuyOnOzB on 17/10/2012 - 12:18

      Ahh, I know a friend got a set of 10 concrete drill bits (Bunnings) in a carry case for under $10, so I thought maybe this wasn't too unusually cheap

    • Geewhizz on 16/11/2012 - 07:24

      DON'T buy cheap drill bits from Bunnings, they're rubbish.

      • SomeGuyOnOzB on 16/11/2012 - 09:05

        But they seem to be fine for my purposes?

        I've used them a number of times now without issue on plaster, wood and cement sheeting

        (I got the drill bit set from Bunnings in the end)

        If you meant the $10 concrete bits, they were fine too for drilling a few holes in bricks

  • jcsantos on 17/10/2012 - 12:08
    +2

    you get what you pay for but its a bit tempting , i rather buy something with a good brand to last forever

    • kumak on 17/10/2012 - 12:12
      -2

      Nothing last forever

      • jcsantos on 17/10/2012 - 12:18

        you did not get the message

      • p1owz0r on 17/10/2012 - 12:37
        +8

        November Rain!

  • eug on 17/10/2012 - 12:16
    +1

    I agree with the others. A friend gave me a similar-looking set (lots of bits, fold-up carry case like that). There were heaps of bits… multiples of each size. I realized why - they go blunt REALLY quickly.

    Sets like these are great for light, occassional use. But if you have an actual project you'd like to complete, I would definitely recommend something tougher. If you're thinking of drilling into metal (other than aluminium), I wouldn't bother with cheap bits at all.

    The screwdriver bits are a bit soft too. Great for light occassional use, but they'll wear out quickly. That's why they provide so many of them. :)

    • SomeGuyOnOzB on 17/10/2012 - 12:20

      Thanks. I'm looking at light, occasional use. I did see Bunnings had a $24 100+ set of drill bits only, with heaps of multiples. I was wondering why, but now you've told me.

      I've got a very small metal project, and I have a small set of metal drill bits for that.

  • deal88 on 17/10/2012 - 12:17
    +2

    These sets are great for a quick job, and i do own an Aldi and a Bunnings version. However, the parts are cheap and some drill bits and drills may not even last one job. However, when you just need a certain tool, it is invaluable. If you find yourself using certain bits a lot, go and buy the good version of those. (ie. i now have Bosch masonry drills and Irwin drill bits and they last at least 10 times longer than these).

  • SomeGuyOnOzB on 17/10/2012 - 12:21

    Thanks everyone for all the tips and help :) It's been really informative :)

  • montorola on 17/10/2012 - 12:34

    Guys, while we're on the topic of tools…does anyone know what's the best bang for buck shifter spanner? I don't know any specific brands, but I'd like quality (and obviously cheap would be nice), but quality being priority.

    • jcsantos on 17/10/2012 - 12:59

      i always trust stanley :)

      • bonbon on 17/10/2012 - 13:27

        oi Stanley is my kid's name

        • eug on 17/10/2012 - 13:28
          +1

          Is he trustworthy?

  • c64 on 17/10/2012 - 13:35

    are any of the bits for steel?

    • Ultraman on 17/10/2012 - 13:50

      Nope, no steel bits:

      Features a variety of drill attachments including various black-finished twist, masonry, wood, flat wood and hex shank drill bits
      Hole saws and adapter, sanding drums plus much more also included
      41pc x Black finished twist drills: 1.5 x 4, 2 x 4, 2.5 x 4, 3 x 3, 3.2 x 4 .5 x 2, 4 x 3, 4.5 x 2, 4.8 x 2, 5, 5.5 x 2, 6, 6.5 x 2, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 10, 11 & 13mm
      8pc x Masonry drill bits: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10mm
      17pc x Wood drill bits: 3, 3.2, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 4.8, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5 & 10mm
      6pc x Flat wood drill bits: 10, 12, 16, 18, 20 & 25mm
      4pc x Hex shank drill bits: 1.5, 2, 3 & 4mm
      4pc x Sanding drum 13, 19, 25 & 25mm
      4pc x Hole saws with hole saw adapter 32, 38, 44 & 54mm
      1pc x How saw adapter
      1pc x Magnetic holder
      3pc x Depth stops
      1pc x Counter sink

    • SomeGuyOnOzB on 19/10/2012 - 10:49

      adding the rest of the Aldi kit description so I can compare it to the Bunnings one, below

      40-25mm Screwdriver bits:
      - 6pc x Slotted: 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 5.5mm, 6mm, 7mm
      - 5pc x Philips: #0, #1, 2 x #2 & #3
      - 5pc x Pozi: #0, #1, 2 x #2 & #3
      - 12pc x Star: T6, T7, T8, T9, T10, T15, T20, T25, T27, T30, T35 & T40
      - 9pc x Metric Hex: 1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, 3.5mm, 4mm, 4.5mm, 5mm & 6mm
      - 3pc x Square: #1, #2 & #3

      10-50mm Screwdriver bits:
      - 4pc x Slotted: 3mm, 5mm, 6mm & 7mm
      - 3pc x Philips: #1, #2 & #3
      - 3pc x Pozi: #1, #2 & #3
      - 9pc x Nut drivers: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13mm

  • SomeGuyOnOzB on 19/10/2012 - 10:38

    Details of Bunnings Craftright 130 piece set (measurements in mm)
    - 13 Titanium coated High Speed Drill Bits: 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.2, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 4.8, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5
    - 3 Hex shank Drill Bit: 1.5, 2.5, 3.0
    - 4 Wood Drill Bit: 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 8.0
    - 4 Masonry Drill Bit: 5.0, 6.0, 8.0, 10.0
    - 5 Wood Spade: 13, 16, 19, 22, 25

    • 60 Piece - 25 mm Screwdriver bits:

      • 14 pce Slotted: 3x2, 4x2, 5x2, 5.5x2, 6x2, 7x2, 8x2
      • 10 pce Phillips: #0x2, #1x3, #2x3, #3x2
      • 10 pce Pozi: #0x2, #1x3, #2x3, #3x2
      • 11 Pce Metric Hex: H1.5, H2, H2.5, H3, H3.5, H4, H4.5, H5, H6, H7
      • 9 pce Star, T10, T15, T20, T25, T27, T30, T35, T40, T45
      • 6 Pce Square: #1x2, #2x2, #3x2

    • 18 Piece - 50mm Screwdriver bits

      • 4 Pce Slotted, 3, 5, 6, 8
      • 3 Pce Phillips, #1, #2, #3
      • 3 pce Pozi: #1, #2, #3
      • 5 pce Star: T15, T20, T25, T27, T30
      • 3 pce Square: #1, #2, #3

    • 9 Nutdriver: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

    • 4 Sanding Roller Attachments
    • 3 Drill Stoppers: 6, 8, 10
    • 1 Counter Sink
    • 1 Bit Holder
    • 1 Plastic Gauge
    • 1 Metal Ruler
    • 1 Iron Pencil
    • 1 Quick Changer
    • 1 Carpenter Pencil
    • bargin424 on 19/10/2012 - 14:22

      So which is better? And is it ALL bunning stores or just that one?

      • SomeGuyOnOzB on 19/10/2012 - 21:17

        I don't know which is better.

        Bunnings has the advantage of including a plastic gauge so you can quickly work out which drill to use for which screw.

        Bunnings also says they have Titanium coated high speed drill bits. However I'm not sure if that means high speed steel drills.

        Bunnings set seems to focus on screwdriver bits, giving you doubles of many and some larger bits that Aldi (if you'll be working with larger screws, that could help).

        Aldi has a focus on drill bits, with many more pieces.

        To repeat, I don't know. I was kind of hoping someone would tip me off on which set seems better.

        It might need a call to Bunnings to ask if those Titanium coated high speed drill bits can even handle metal work. If so, then I think it beats the Aldi set for me, as Aldi doesn't suggest their drill bits are for metal.

        Is it all Bunnings stores? I don't know. I've only been to one in Box Hill South. You could probably ring your local if you are interested in it.

        If you call them before I call mine, can you post up if the titanium coated high speed drill bits in that case are for drilling metal?

        • kumak on 20/10/2012 - 21:46

          My local Bunnings doesn't have it.

        • SomeGuyOnOzB on 20/10/2012 - 22:58

          Huh … that leaves me confused :S

          I guess it was a lucky coincidence for me then …

      • SomeGuyOnOzB on 19/10/2012 - 21:28

        Skimming the internet it sounds like titanium coating beats black oxide coating according to Wikipedia and a Canadian site that I haven't visited before

        http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drill_bit
        http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/ResearchCentre/ToolsDrillBits…

  • frewer on 20/10/2012 - 13:13

    Ahhh so confuse, i think i go with OP opinion. Since i only do DIY stuff.

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