Category Archives: Shopping

ALDI – 20V sliding mitre saw update

Posted on 12/01/2018 by AlanM52

As posted last week picked up this saw from Waverley Gardens for $49 marked down from $99. They came around in October for $140 so I was happy with the purchase. Was in the Wellington Park store this afternoon and … Continue reading →

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ALDI – 20V Sliding Mitre Saw

Posted on 01/01/2018 by AlanM52

ALDI – a lucky tool purchase. Why lucky…was waiting for ET at Waverley Gardens and while guarding the trolley this nice elderly ethnic (maybe Italian) couple came strolling past me. The gentleman was pushing a trolley with a big box … Continue reading →

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Christmas shopping trip

Posted on 20/12/2017 by AlanM52

Another shopping round trip – Scoresby, Knox, Stud Park and Springvale. Finally home and pooped out. Christmas present for a family member and a pizza spatula for the BBQ oven box.

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Bunnings shopping trip

Posted on 17/12/2017 by AlanM52

Wanted to spend my 70th birthday Bunnings gift cards (pooled) on a Ozito Multi Purpose Saw and also get a 30cm wooden barrel to repair the Bamboo Water Spout feature in the gazebo area. Unplanned purchase – this is the … Continue reading →

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Today I got some new wheels

Posted on 29/07/2017 by AlanM52

For the desk chair. The original castors don’t roll smoothly any more, not helped by being clogged up with dog hair which is to hard to remove. Just get a new set.

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Caribbean Market

Posted on 26/07/2017 by AlanM52

Look’s like they are closing in the south east side (lake side) of the main market complex which is good news for everyone on those inclement weather days.

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New bathroom door stopper

Posted on 29/06/2017 by AlanM52
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Desk chair – new castors

Posted on 29/06/2017 by AlanM52

Road test.

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Ozito 350W 5 Speed Bench Drill Press

Posted on 04/05/2017 by AlanM52

Off this morning to get this for Mothers Day This to replace one of the two bench drills lost in the 2016 shed fire. Still waiting for the ALDI WorkZone drill press to come around on sale.

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Workshop – Pocket hole drill bit

Posted on 08/02/2017 by AlanM52

Nifty mail box delivery this morning, a funny looking drill bit. It’s a pocket hole drill bit with collet for depth adjustment used to join two pieces of timber by drilling into one at a angle to the right depth … Continue reading →

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