Yep, Aldi do have some good specials, but always check eBay first. I bought one of these 3 years ago and use it all the time... I haven't even changed the battery yet
Wow - the eBay one is about half the price of the Aldi one.
However, note the restrictions on where that particular seller will deliver it to - almost nowhere outside of the capital cities.
Murray
Possum3 said
03:51 PM May 27, 2015
Not even capital cities; Excludes: Adelaide Metro, Brisbane Metro, Melbourne Metro, Northern Territory, NSW Regional, Perth Metro, QLD Far North, QLD Regional, QLD South East, SA Regional, Sydney Metro, Tasmania, VIC Regional, WA Regional, WA Remote. (Basically I think that's all Australia)
Ondabeach said
04:12 PM May 27, 2015
Didn't notice that, I just put up the cheapest one I saw.
Here's one that posts anywhere in OZ and it's only 80 cents more
You might even find a cheaper one if you want to scrounge... just search for 'laser thermometer' and you'll get dozens of hits.
Cruising Cruze said
07:41 PM May 27, 2015
I just received one 2 days ago after the previous one we ordered was a no show
we had our money back from Pay Pal
it was not the amount of money ( $9.60 ) but the principle
this one we only paid $13.99
Cheers John
jade46 said
09:39 PM May 27, 2015
The beauty of Aldi is you can return it no questions asked 12 months warranty?
aussie_paul said
09:54 PM May 27, 2015
Cruising Cruze wrote:
I just received one 2 days ago after the previous one we ordered was a no show
we had our money back from Pay Pal
it was not the amount of money ( $9.60 ) but the principle
this one we only paid $13.99
Cheers John
In was in the same boat and bought the $13.99 one after Paypal returned the $9.60. That is the first time I have had any problems with Ebay purchases. Be handy to check wheel bearings etc, AND to make sure the coffee machine is up to scratch!!!
Aussie Paul.
aussie_paul said
10:21 PM May 27, 2015
Olley46 wrote:
Digital Infrared Thermometer on sale June the 6th.
Lance C
I would be interested in having a look at the drill bit sharpener but I can't find it online Lance. Any chance you could take another pic to the left please?
Aussie Paul.
Olley46 said
10:32 PM May 27, 2015
This is for you Aussie Paul, I had one of these sharpener,s one time not a very good unit well mine wasn't.
Thanks Lance, I guess for $10 it might be worth a try. I was never much good at sharpening them as I was never taught, BUT now with old Diabetic affected laser treated eyes worse.
Aussie Paul.
aussietraveller said
10:14 AM May 28, 2015
Aussie Paul, I have tried these drill sharpeners before and not found them to be much good.
aussie_paul said
10:36 AM May 28, 2015
aussietraveller wrote:
Aussie Paul, I have tried these drill sharpeners before and not found them to be much good.
Ok David, I had one years ago and could not make it work, I thought it was me BUT maybe they are not up to the job!!!
Aussie Paul.
TommyG said
01:17 PM May 28, 2015
Don't waste your time or money on drill bit sharpeners. None work to any degree of satisfaction, put the money towards buying better quality drill bits.
Just for fun most people think they need a quarter inch hole, in fact they need a quarter inch drill bit.
TommyG said
01:18 PM May 28, 2015
Don't waste your time or money on drill bit sharpeners. None work to any degree of satisfaction, put the money towards buying better quality drill bits.
Just for fun most people think they need a quarter inch hole, in fact they need a quarter inch drill bit.
Cupie said
03:07 PM May 28, 2015
aussietraveller wrote:
Aussie Paul, I have tried these drill sharpeners before and not found them to be much good.
Ditto from me.
My son has an industrial grade one.
I just take my box of drills over to him & he does them all for me. Won't trust an old fart with his good stuff. Which suits me fine.
My Son in Law had an old tradesman (about my age I suppose) in his last factory who would do them by eye in a wheel. Just a couple of deft twists of the wrist. SIL's moved on to other employment so that option is no longer available.
In another life I used to teach trainees how to sharpen drills but my eyes & grindstone are not up to it anymore & I no longer have a drill angle gauge anyway.
-- Edited by Cupie on Thursday 28th of May 2015 03:20:03 PM
Cupie said
03:15 PM May 28, 2015
aussie_paul wrote:
Cruising Cruze wrote:
I just received one 2 days ago after the previous one we ordered was a no show
we had our money back from Pay Pal
it was not the amount of money ( $9.60 ) but the principle
this one we only paid $13.99
Cheers John
In was in the same boat and bought the $13.99 one after Paypal returned the $9.60. That is the first time I have had any problems with Ebay purchases. Be handy to check wheel bearings etc, AND to make sure the coffee machine is up to scratch!!!
Aussie Paul.
I too ordered one of those 'no show' thermometers & got my money back.
I might have another go at one of the $10.99 ones that Ondabeach mentioned.
I want one to check wheel bearings, Air Con temps at home & in the van, might try it on the BBQ too. Be interesting to see how hot my propane fuel canisters get.
diggerop said
03:48 PM May 28, 2015
Also good for checking the fridge and freezer temperatures.
Digital Infrared Thermometer on sale June the 6th.
Lance C
Yep, Aldi do have some good specials, but always check eBay first. I bought one of these 3 years ago and use it all the time... I haven't even changed the battery yet
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Non-Contact-LCD-IR-Laser-Infrared-Digital-Temperature-Thermometer-Gun-New-XBY-/191351930829?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item2c8d76bfcd
However, note the restrictions on where that particular seller will deliver it to - almost nowhere outside of the capital cities.
Murray
Didn't notice that, I just put up the cheapest one I saw.
Here's one that posts anywhere in OZ and it's only 80 cents more
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Nice-LCD-IR-Laser-Infrared-Digital-Temperature-Thermometer-Non-Contact-Gun-/380807577162?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item58a9e67e4a
You might even find a cheaper one if you want to scrounge... just search for 'laser thermometer' and you'll get dozens of hits.
I just received one 2 days ago after the previous one we ordered was a no show
we had our money back from Pay Pal
it was not the amount of money ( $9.60 ) but the principle
this one we only paid $13.99
Cheers John
In was in the same boat and bought the $13.99 one after Paypal returned the $9.60. That is the first time I have had any problems with Ebay purchases. Be handy to check wheel bearings etc, AND to make sure the coffee machine is up to scratch!!!
Aussie Paul.
I would be interested in having a look at the drill bit sharpener but I can't find it online Lance. Any chance you could take another pic to the left please?
Aussie Paul.
This is for you Aussie Paul, I had one of these sharpener,s one time not a very good unit well mine wasn't.
lance C
Thanks Lance, I guess for $10 it might be worth a try. I was never much good at sharpening them as I was never taught, BUT now with old Diabetic affected laser treated eyes worse.
Aussie Paul.
Ok David, I had one years ago and could not make it work, I thought it was me BUT maybe they are not up to the job!!!
Aussie Paul.
Don't waste your time or money on drill bit sharpeners. None work to any degree of satisfaction, put the money towards buying better quality drill bits.
Just for fun most people think they need a quarter inch hole, in fact they need a quarter inch drill bit.
Don't waste your time or money on drill bit sharpeners. None work to any degree of satisfaction, put the money towards buying better quality drill bits.
Just for fun most people think they need a quarter inch hole, in fact they need a quarter inch drill bit.
Ditto from me.
My son has an industrial grade one.
I just take my box of drills over to him & he does them all for me. Won't trust an old fart with his good stuff. Which suits me fine.
My Son in Law had an old tradesman (about my age I suppose) in his last factory who would do them by eye in a wheel. Just a couple of deft twists of the wrist. SIL's moved on to other employment so that option is no longer available.
In another life I used to teach trainees how to sharpen drills but my eyes & grindstone are not up to it anymore & I no longer have a drill angle gauge anyway.
-- Edited by Cupie on Thursday 28th of May 2015 03:20:03 PM
I too ordered one of those 'no show' thermometers & got my money back.
I might have another go at one of the $10.99 ones that Ondabeach mentioned.
I want one to check wheel bearings, Air Con temps at home & in the van, might try it on the BBQ too. Be interesting to see how hot my propane fuel canisters get.