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ALDI: Corner Sander 105W

Posted on 20/01/2011 by AlanM52

No load speed: 11,000 OPM Durable Double insulated Impact resistant housing Pad size: 140 x 140 x 80mm Includes 5 x sanding pads

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Mini Greenhouse 4-Tier

Posted on 07/01/2011 by AlanM52

Hey…it works!

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SYMA S006G Alloy Shark Gyro 3Ch RC Helicopter

Posted on 03/01/2011 by AlanM52

I found this heli difficult to fly. Actually I never really got to fly the beast because I could never get off the floor high enough to clear the ground effect thing. I returned and they kindly agreed to fix  … Continue reading →

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ALDI: Adjustable Painting Easel

Posted on 22/12/2010 by AlanM52

Adjustable wooden easel up to 190cm Telescopic legs Adjustable rake for vertical and horizontal painting Easily folds together for easy carrying and storage Leather carry handle and strap

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How do you scare a German shepherd?

Posted on 24/11/2010 by AlanM52

With a mini pin (Miniature Pinscher). Pixie and Shyla

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ALDI: Tevion Power meter $14.99

Posted on 13/11/2010 by AlanM52

Measures household power/energy consumption Multi-measuring formats including current and historical consumption, greenhouse gas emission display I setup the unit and entered our electricity rate. Plugged into entertainment centre GPO, it’s over a month now so should be able to get … Continue reading →

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Projection Alarm Clock Temperature Station

Posted on 09/11/2010 by AlanM52

Purchased this from Bunnings for $10.00 – good buy!

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ALDI Taurus table saw

Posted on 18/09/2010 by AlanM52

On sale 24th June for $199 and purchased on 16th September for $119 – good buy! Did some test cutting and yes, it will be adequate for my needs. I added a simple extension to the mitre gauge. Two blades … Continue reading →

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Can’t open the gate

Posted on 10/08/2010 by AlanM52

Twisting the ring does nothing, the latch bar won’t move up!The latch is 35 years old and well worn, the corners of square bar connecting the inside and outside rings have rounded off – round peg in a square hole.No … Continue reading →

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ALDI: Taurus Router Table $69

Posted on 07/08/2010 by AlanM52

Aluminium main table: 335mm x 450mm Steel extension table: 335mm x 200mm Adjustable in and out feed fence Bought the Taurus router and bit set on the 24th of June but at the time resisted purchasing the router table. Today … Continue reading →

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