Rumblestripe Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Just a heads up for anyone looking for a cheap temperature controlled soldering iron. Lidl have this fellow on offer from Thursday 22nd January for £8.99 I don't think it will be of the highest quality but all the stuff I've bought from there has been of basic workmanlike quality. This is the specification from their website: Compact station with soldering iron holder and soldering sponge Temperature adjustable between approx. (°C): 100 - 500 Includes replacement tip and 2 rolls of 10g electric solder stored conveniently inside of station accessory compartment 48W I'll be bagging one, for less than a tenner you can't really go wrong. This and other offers including mini tool assortment http://www.lidl.co.uk/en/our-offers-2491.htm?id=472 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Legend Posted January 15, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 15, 2015 It always fascinates me that you nip into Lidl or Aldi for your grocery shopping and come out with a Deep Sea Divers suit or welding set , because it's on offer. To me this is part of the appeal of these shops, you never know what you will find! This looks like a good deal, I feel a visit coming on 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold martin_wynne Posted January 15, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 15, 2015 It doesn't actually say "temperature-controlled", i.e. thermostatic. The control knob may be just a triac power control, similar to a lamp dimmer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold martin_wynne Posted January 15, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 15, 2015 It always fascinates me that you nip into Lidl or Aldi for your grocery shopping and come out with a Deep Sea Divers suit or welding set , because it's on offer. To me this is part of the appeal of these shops, you never know what you will find! This looks like a good deal, I feel a visit coming on The last time I went in for a bottle of milk I came out with a Wall Map of the World for £1.99. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 I came out with a kilt today !!!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Titan Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 A new V6 for £3? I'll take two!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gismorail Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 wow timeless Monty Python no wonder the live shows last year were total sell outs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decauville1126 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I noticed when in Lidl yesterday (buying a battery charger in this week's offers!) they have bagpipes! Could be ideal for those with Scottish-flavour layouts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted January 16, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 16, 2015 Here in rural France we receive every week a shoal of leaflets from various supermarkets etc, telling us what this week's bargains will be. Lidl is among them, so you know exactly which day the new whizzo piece of affordable technology will appear. Be there or miss the boat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Steve Purves Posted January 16, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 16, 2015 Bought one last year, wired three layouts with it, went pop on wednesday night wiring the fourth. Will buy another one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSB Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I have bought quite a few bits and pieces there over the years. The only problem I have found is that they don't always get in all the things they have advertised in their leaflets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted January 16, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 16, 2015 (edited) it's the only 'super'market that I have ever seen a queue of blokes waiting outside for it to open! (Penzance 2001 - laser levels!). Edited January 16, 2015 by Tim Dubya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Traxson Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I've found it worthwhile subscribing to their (and Aldi's) e-mail newsletter, they tell you what will be in your nearest store on this. Another bonus is that if you click on an item in the list they send it gives you access to the next list too, hence I got Aldi's list for Sunday today and also next Thursday. Phil T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted January 16, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 16, 2015 it's the only 'super'market that I have ever seen a queue of blokes waiting outside for it to open! (Penzance 2001 - laser levels!). My stepdad went there once to get the weekly offer only to find they had opened early because of the queue and all of the item had gone, he then had a minor under his breath hissy fit and abandoned his trolley in the shop in disgust...... .....only to then have to sheepishly return for it to get his £1 back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 We bought a garden shredder from Lidl - with a two year guarantee - it broke down after 18 months and they replaced it without a murmur. They could not have been more co-operative, so I reckon they are worth sticking with. Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butler Henderson Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Both the Aldi and Lidl website carry full details of current and forthcoming offers www.aldi.co.uk www.lidl.co.uk Lidls also includes copies of product instructions. Also for those lucky enough to have a cheap Sainsburys www.netto.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butler Henderson Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I have bought quite a few bits and pieces there over the years. The only problem I have found is that they don't always get in all the things they have advertised in their leaflets! Not neccessarilly the case, depending on the store they often have offers on sale earlier than the date specified. Of last years folding picnic tables in my local Lidl there was only one left at 7.30pm the evening before they apparently were on sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Ron Ron Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 While we're flagging up model railway related bargains from these discount supermarkets, how about this one from this week's offerings at Aldi. Perfect for those model railway shows and an essential for all exhibitors...... Aldi Bargain of the week. . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
County of Yorkshire Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Anyone think that this would suffice for constructing brass coach kits? Cheers, CoY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted January 17, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17, 2015 The last time I went in for a bottle of milk I came out with a Wall Map of the World for £1.99. Bet they don't sell Bratwurst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Dyson (onslaught832) Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 I wonder if replacement tips are available for the solder station?........if not I would not buy personally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy2 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 (edited) There is supposed to be a spare bit with the iron. Looks like the same hipster is using the multitool in France: I'm so convinced by that... Edited January 18, 2015 by Smiffy2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 (edited) Bought one last year, wired three layouts with it, went pop on wednesday night wiring the fourth. Will buy another one... Wow! didn't realise you could wire a layout with bagpipes. Never heard bagpipes go pop. Must get to my local Lidl and buy some... Porcy Edited for spilling mistakes Edited January 18, 2015 by Porcy Mane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwinian Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Wow! didn't realise you could wire a layout with bagpipes. Never heard bagpipes go pop. Must get to my local Lidl and buy some... Porcy Edited for spilling mistakes They only go pop if you squeeze 'em too hard. Bagpipes that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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