addy mixer - TilersForums.com

[curlycan]

Just been looking at lidl web site and noticed they will be selling a paint/addy/plaster mixer for just £39.99. If your a newbie then this may be a good buy to get you started. I have bought tools from Aldi before and they have been very good quality for a good price, but not bought from lidl before but have read that their tools are of good quality aswell and at £39.99 even if it lasts a year it would be a good buy. What are your thoughts.

 

[diamondtiling]

Tools from aldi and lidl? Never been in one so cant really comment on them.

I use a proper tool supplier as you have much more backup in case something goes wrong. A 110v mixer packed up for some reason and I had a replacement the next day. That was over 12 years ago and its still going strong, not cheap at £400 but powerful and dependable.

I very much doubt that these shops sell tools designed for heavy everyday use?

 

[redlee]

Looks a good buy for under £40, 1400 watt and a 3 year warranty. If i remember i'm going to pop in and have a look at one.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Had 2 mixers in approx 12 years and only replaced first one when it got pinched!
Both Rubi and now they are only about £100 now through major tile suppliers.
Like the cheap wet cutters they serve a purpose for a particular market but for everyday use between pension day, bingo and holidays its worth getting a good one.:lol:

 

[SandyFloor]

How far wrong can you go for £40?

 

[Stewart]

I've had my dewalt mixer for over 5 years and paid under £200 for it, but at £40 it's almost disposable and if it doesn't need to be used every day then could be a cheap alternative....

 

[Ian]

I've never bought a non-branded tool and they have always lasted at least 3 years. At 40 quid it's got to be worth a go surely? My grandad gave me a chop saw that he got from Aldi and I've only used it a couple of times (don't do much woodwork!) and in fairness it's not bad, I think the make is Parkside.

 

[Gall.B]

The tools from Aldi Lidl are normally good buys and German stuff to, need to be quick tho cos the tools normally fly of the shelves, think im going to get one for private jobs.

 

[White Room]

I find these tools are ok for mixing a bit of adhesive, you try mixing dry wall adhesive and plaster they won't last that long.

 

[suave]

when are these mixers due on the shelve anyone know?