Category Archives: Shopping

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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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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ALDI: Premium Planer $14.99

Posted on 05/08/2010 by AlanM52

Red beech wood construction Premium steel hardened and shaped blade Length: 230mm Got this a few weeks later for $10.

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Black & Decker WM536 Workmate

Posted on 17/07/2010 by AlanM52

Bought one of these today from Bunning’s for $99. Dual working heights can use as a workbench, bench tool stand, vice, or sawhorse Dual clamping cranks increase clamping force and versatility Portable for easy transport and storage Folds flat compact … Continue reading →

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New printer purchase

Posted on 26/06/2010 by AlanM52

Just came home with a new printer from Officeworks for $196 bucks.This is to replace a Brother MFC which would not print black – blocked.I managed to get black working but decided to get the Canon anyway. Canon Pixma MP640 … Continue reading →

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ALDI Router 1200W + Bit set

Posted on 20/06/2010 by AlanM52

Thursday 24th June. I have been thinking of getting one of these for a while now and resisted the last time they were on sale. $49.99 No load speed: 11,500-30,000RPM Maximum cutting capacity: 38mm Variable speed Safety switch with dust … Continue reading →

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Digitech 2.4Ghz Wireless AV Sender/Receiver

Posted on 15/06/2010 by AlanM52

The AR-1830 is a high quality Wireless Audio & Video transmitter and receiver. It delivers clear video and stereo audio at distances up to 100 metres in open areas. Features: Watch FOXTEL Digital Cable TV, DVD’s or Optus Cable TV … Continue reading →

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Toshiba 10″ Netbook

Posted on 10/06/2010 by AlanM52

Toshiba 10″ Netbook – Intel N470 1.83 GHz CPU ,Wireless 802.11 B/G/N ,Webcam via Toshiba 10″ Netbook.

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