Took a punt on this as I wanted a small recip saw for tight spaces and garden work, it was cheaper to buy this set than buy just a recip saw so essentially the drill and torch were free.
https://www.aldi.co.uk/p/70739/0
Judging by the looks of it this set is made by Bosch, the tools and battery are suspiciously similar and it even comes supplied with what looks to be an L-Boxx minus the clips. Looked online though and while almost identical to bosch batteries, they are not the same. Shame, but to be expected.
So a quick review so far, not used in anger yet.
Box, as I said looks just an L-Boxx, foam interior with no annoying blow moulded parts. Holds the tools well but also versatile should you never use those hard cases, like myself.
Saw, bit on the noisy side but feels powerful and is very fast, no adjustable shoe but the tool fitting is easy to use. Comes with 8 assorted blades which feel ok.
Drill, fast and smooth, very very compact, smallest cordless drill I have ever seen and very comfy in the hands. speed selector switch is a bit stiff and trigger doesn't feel the sturdiest but not bad.
Torch, not massively bright considering it's 10.8v, only a 1W LED, I would have expected better to be honest. However that being said it weighs absolutely sod all without the battery, since I will have the drill and saw in my bag, throwing this in will take up hardly any space and no weight so handy to know you will always have a torch with a battery.
So all in all, excellent value for money, some ranges you would be hard pressed to get 2 batteries for £70, let alone all the other stuff. Certainly not trade quality but feels pretty solid for DIY. The drill will great for small spaces such as kitchen fitting, same for the recip saw, with the right blade it would be perfect for cutting access panels or awkward pipes.
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Re: Aldi 10.8v Tool Kit
milwaulkee and bosch both share some tools slightly altered for each brand
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Re: Aldi 10.8v Tool Kit
Oh yes so they do, very similar design again. Battery also almost identical but as usual they move the contacts slightly so they are not compatible.
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