Aldi Specials this Sunday

[Sp!ke]

Looks like some very cheap air tools and a cheap compressor (all with 3 years warranty).

Thought some might find it useful.

ALDI - Sunday Special Buys 14th March 2010

 

[c43 amg]

Could be useful for someone, well spotted.

 

[Will]

All looks very good value for money, but the compressor won't be a lot of use for those tools IMO - okay for pumping your tyres up or blowing dust away as you work but don't expect it to undo wheel bolts with a 1/2" gun.

Will

 

[Sp!ke]

Really? I've been OK with 2.5hp compressors in the past.

 

[Oily Rag]

Kit your garage for around £200

Thanks for the heads up Spike, looks like a decent enough air tool kit for the hobbyist/D.I.Y fanatic, kit your garage out for around £200. Rockin. Regards, Lee.:bannana:

 

[Will]

Really? I've been OK with 2.5hp compressors in the past.

It's the flow rate you need to look at. You could obviously 'pump up' a huge reciever with a 2.5hp pump (but you'd be deaf and it'd take ages) but I'd be surprised if 9.5cfm would be enough to run a 1/2" air gun properly. With only a 24L receiver it'll be cutting in/out loads as well.

I know they reckon on 'average' consumption of 4cfm, but for the initial burst where you really need the torque I think it'll struggle. I know I did when I used mine regularly and that was with a stronger pump and a larger receiver. I guess you could modify/replace the regulator but I guess it's specced relative to the tank/pump.

Will

 

[Will]

There's usually a spec for duty/rest on the pump as well, they're only air cooled and I reckon a 2.5hp would be working hard if you were using a lot of air.

A great little tool for occasional light DIY stuff but clearly that's why it's only £80

Will

 

[bennesspipers]

I agree with Will, that compressor's nowhere near big enough, the spot blasters got me interested though.

 

[AANDYY]

the spot blasters got me interested though.

Indeed, I need to tackle my wheel arches this year .

 

[bennesspipers]

My compressors much bigger than that, V-twin pump,14 cfm with large tank (might be 80Litre,cant remember) & even with that if you're using air gun or air saw or large spray gun you end up having to wait for it to catch up eventually.

 

[219]

These tools come up every so often - I bought the complete set over two years .

I agree re the compressor - I have a slightly bigger compressor : 12cfm and 150 litre receiver , but even that does not give the air wrench any 'oomph' to undo tight bolts ; great for spinning them off once loosened or for spinning them up - but that's about it .

Also - I bought my air wrench , and only found it didn't work when I first tried to use it a couple of months later - exchanged it when the tools came back on sale about a year later .

The air ratchet also didn't have much power - even with specced air pressure applied .

I originally bought the compressor for doing small painting jobs , for which it is fine , besides blowing up tyres etc .

 

[bennesspipers]

I bought one of those spot blaster kits yesterday,ok for £10, dont think the nozzle & jets will last forever,but then,neither do the professional ones. Only one snag, it's not got a BSP fitting on,so iv had to change that.

 

[jaymanek]

I went in yesterday and bought the:
- Compressor
- Air Cutting Tool
- Bench Grinder/Sander

I didnt buy the air wrench or ratchet as im not sure they will be any good.

however fairly impressed with what ive bought...

My last compressor was a 2HP from Netto for £49.99 - This died a sudden death when i dropped it whilst fully pressurised and it catapulted into a wall..

This one is much better and the cutting tool will definately be useful.

Good thing is I already had various tools, hoses etc from my last compressor...
Buying these bits ramps up the cost big time!