Category Archives: Tools

ALDI Workzone bench drill.

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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Digital Photo Tachometer

Posted on 26/08/2014 by AlanM52

Purchased one of these off Ebay for around $20 bucks so I can measure the speed of things, in particular the bandsaw.   Been going around measuring stuff that rotates – interesting.

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Makita 6012HD 9.6V battery

Posted on 02/04/2014 by AlanM52

Brought my Makita 6012HD 9.6V battery drill back to life!As with most NiCds of this vintage the 9.6V battery pack will not accept a charge.I have a Odyssey PC680 car battery lying around from a Subaru WRX, it’s still in … Continue reading →

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Bench drill press

Posted on 21/03/2014 by AlanM52

Purchased a used Ryobi MODEL BD513 Drill Press for $40.

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Timber Drill Vice

Posted on 15/03/2014 by AlanM52

I don’t have any sort of bench drill vice, a machine vice is on the shopping list so in the meantime decided to make one for timber – from timber. Cut off the turn screw from a old but hefty … Continue reading →

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ALDI – Multifunction Tool $49.99

Posted on 13/10/2012 by AlanM52

Early start this morning – off to ALDI to purchase the Multifunction Tool before they sell out. They open 8:30am and I was there before 8:00am and chatting to a few others at the entrance to ALDI. Around 8:15am there … Continue reading →

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ALDI: Mini Soldering Torch Kit 135W $34.99

Posted on 18/02/2012 by AlanM52

Been waiting for this one to come around again – straight into the trolley Electric ignition Ideal to use for flame welding, soldering, blazing, hot air shrinking and hot cutting Cordless and easy to use Anti-flaring flame Continuous working lock Shut-off … Continue reading →

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Taurus Router Table instructions – scanned

Posted on 05/01/2012 by AlanM52

  View Full Album TTA-7801 cover to cover scans.

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ALDI: Bought a few items

Posted on 09/06/2011 by AlanM52

No particular immediate need for any of them, just stocking up the work shop. Pipe Wrench or Bolt Cutter $ 14.99 Choose from 450mm Bolt Cutter with drop forged steel blades or 1.5” Pipe Wrench with inductive hardened teeth Pipe … Continue reading →

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ALDI: Digital Caliper $19.99

Posted on 11/04/2011 by AlanM52

Measuring capacity: 0-150mm Large 6 digit LCD display Sliding wheel for precise adjustment Includes storage case Although I have had a good quality vernier caliper for many years decided to get one as the eyes even with close-up glasses have … Continue reading →

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