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The Shop => Tools => Topic started by: matikag on March 10, 2010, 01:22:52 AM

Title: I didn't need it but how could I resist?
Post by: matikag on March 10, 2010, 01:22:52 AM

 :D
For those of you who live in Melbourne and need another electronic caliper - Aldi have them available - on special this week - complete with 2 batteries - for a mere $20.00.
It appears to be the equal of the others I have bought for $60 - $80.00. I got mine at the Bell Street, Preston store. I presume the other stores also have them. Good luck.

Title: Re: I didn't need it but how could I resist?
Post by: Davo J on March 10, 2010, 01:29:27 AM

Thanks,
I am in Newcastle NSW but will keep a look out for them up here, as my grandfather wants a set.
Davo

Title: Re: I didn't need it but how could I resist?
Post by: jatt on March 11, 2010, 03:00:28 AM

Cool.  Could do with another cheapie for the shop.

Title: Re: I didn't need it but how could I resist?
Post by: andyf on March 11, 2010, 04:38:34 AM

FWIW, I have three digital calipers, bought from Aldi here in the UK from time to time. One is about 4 years old, and still going strong. I've just tested it against a good micrometer, and it over-reads by about 2 thou/0.05mm on a 1" test gauge, which isn't too bad considering its age and price. Not the ultimate in measuring devices, but very handy to have around, particularly for those who find themselves working to dual standards.

I did have a fourth, which taught me that the cheapos make just the same sound as more expensive ones when hitting the floor.

Andy

Title: Re: I didn't need it but how could I resist?
Post by: John Rudd on March 11, 2010, 05:17:02 AM

Quote from: andyf on March 11, 2010, 04:38:34 AM

I did have a fourth, which taught me that the cheapos make just the same sound as more expensive ones when hitting the floor.

Andy

LMAO... :D

I got two from Aldi last time they were on offer...Got one from Lidl when I was in Belgium a couple of years ago which is still going strong, and an 8 in one which came from....errmm I forget now..but it replaced an 8in one that I bought second hand from a modelling forum, only lasted a short while and was expensive!! grrrr..