I've had similar experiences but that looks like the same box with the same parts, so theres a very high chance its the same as the Super B kit made in the same factory.Had very mixed results with aldi tools. Bought a $9 angle grinder, which had as much longevity as a disposable razor. Their drill press is sweet, works really nicely at significantly lower cost than opposition. Table saw was good apart from one part of the guide which sucked, still we managed to cut skirting boards for the entire house on it so it worked rather well. Metal cut off saw is great for coarse work, but for exact cuts is a bit variable. So aldi isn't quite get what you pay for, more like buying a lottery ticket-some stuff works beautifully, other stuff is terrible. Although I would avoid those bike shorts if I were you, I can't see a way for it to end well.
No, no no no no no NO! The difference isn't in the quality that you "feel" when you use it. Good tools are better in all the things they DON'T do:But to me at the end of the day a tool is just a tool, i mean how much difference can there be between a so call "good tool" and a "bad tool", at the end of the day a tool is just a tool. Yes you may feel a quality difference between a better tool compared to a cheaper tool, all it has to do is complete the job you desired.
I learned that the hardwayTry next week
"Bike Tool Kit coming out this thurs 7th October"
Fark ... Jim is that you ???*snip
There's a massive difference between good and bad tools, even between the Chinese made tools. Just ask anyone who works with tools as part of their job, like me. A tool has to do the job, it has to do it properly, without making you struggle, without damaging the part and without destroying itself in the process. These tools might all look the same, but that doesn't mean they are the same. Being forged in the same mold is just a tiny part of the process....i mean how much difference can there be between a so call "good tool" and a "bad tool", at the end of the day a tool is just a tool... all it has to do is complete the job you desired.
Ye of course there is a difference and of course you want a good set of tools especially if it's your job! But if your just a rider who just occasionally does some tweeking with the bike why spend $400 for a good tool kit? why not invest that $400 on better parts for your bike.There's a massive difference between good and bad tools, even between the Chinese made tools. Just ask anyone who works with tools as part of their job, like me. A tool has to do the job, it has to do it properly, without making you struggle, without damaging the part and without destroying itself in the process. These tools might all look the same, but that doesn't mean they are the same. Being forged in the same mold is just a tiny part of the process.
I have to admit that after using my mates tool to fix my bike/car going back to my el-cheapo socket wrench and side cutters etc. sucks. This same guy was willing to spend 900 bucks on a decent tool set for the common items (sockets, spanners, allen keys, hammers etc.) and still couldn't justify spending the dosh on park tool equipment that he'd only use every once in a while.Stay the hell away from ANYTHING in Aldi that isn't edible... and even if it is edible, be wary!
Those tool kits are, frankly, total piles of shit. They include all sorts of massively outdated tools you'll never need (as someone mentioned before, flat spanners for threaded headsets? Who has a threaded headset on a real bike that's been made in the last 15 years?), that are made from the equivalent of warm cheese. Often tools like that aren't even stamped, let alone forged, they're cast. The equivalent would be having a bike frame made out of plastic.
Honestly man, $50 should get you a good set of allen keys and half a nice hammer. Cheap tools are absolutely NOT worth your money. Want to do something productive with that $50? Gamble it away at the pokies. At least that way there's a small chance you might actually get something back for it.
No, no no no no no NO! The difference isn't in the quality that you "feel" when you use it. Good tools are better in all the things they DON'T do:
- They DON'T break
- They DON'T wear out fast
- They DON'T damage the stuff you're working on
- They DON'T skin your knuckles when they slip and/or snap
- They DON'T make you regret your purchase 5 years/months/minutes down the track
- They DON'T force you to go and purchase another better set of tools later, thus increasing the total price you pay
Everyone buys cheap tools thinking "Well I'll probably only use it once or twice". The reality is, if you ever have a need for a tool once, it's likely you'll need it again for the same reason. That mentality is like buying a shit sleeping bag because so far you're only planning to use it this weekend. Once you've got it, you'll use it again, and you'll hate yourself for not buying the right stuff the first time.
Haha nice sum up. I think ill just stick with the Aldi jerseys thenThe quality of the tools in a blokes toolbox directly represent both his intelligence and mechanical aptitude.
A good mechanic can complete tasks with tools in any quality.The quality of the tools in a blokes toolbox directly represent both his intelligence and mechanical aptitude.
But chooses not to, unless absolutely necessary.A good mechanic can complete tasks with tools in any quality.
I knew I was a dipshit butter fingersThe quality of the tools in a blokes toolbox directly represent both his intelligence and mechanical aptitude.
A good mechanic can, but doesn't.A good mechanic can complete tasks with tools in any quality.
I have a few PRO branded tools. They are great IMO. Not as pretty as parktool stuff (read less shiney and less blue) but cannot fault them.I know Park and Pedros are generally at the 'upper' end of the tool quality spectrum but what is the general consensus on the 'Pro' brand? (Example).
At last check, it was a derivative of Shimano so I assume that quality wouldn't be too bad...?