mansr Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 25 minutes ago, Samuel T Cogley said: The computer nerd in me likes the Ubiquiti WAP 👍 I didn't know they made audiophile gear. Samuel T Cogley 1 Link to comment
Popular Post The Computer Audiophile Posted January 7, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 7, 2020 5 hours ago, Ralf11 said: a nice cordless drill is good too Not a fan of them. Been through more batteries over the years than I care to remember. There are always battery issues when I need the drill most. Plus, I believe corded drills have better power. Sam Lord and sandyk 1 1 Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
esldude Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 9 hours ago, The Computer Audiophile said: Great stuff. My network is all UniFi. Yep, without Ubiquiti I wouldn't have internet. Pretty much look at them first for any networking or wireless needs. And always keep in mind: Cognitive biases, like seeing optical illusions are a sign of a normally functioning brain. We all have them, it’s nothing to be ashamed about, but it is something that affects our objective evaluation of reality. Link to comment
4est Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 6 hours ago, The Computer Audiophile said: Not a fan of them. Been through more batteries over the years than I care to remember. There are always battery issues when I need the drill most. Plus, I believe corded drills have better power. Modern professional cordless tools are generally pretty good. Older Ni Cad battery powered stuff left something to be desired and would always need to be charged if they weren't used often. For the typical infrequent user you are correct to stick with the corded variety. A quality corded tool will out live most home owners. sandyk 1 Forrest: Win10 i9 9900KS/GTX1060 HQPlayer4>Win10 NAA DSD>Pavel's DSC2.6>Bent Audio TAP> Parasound JC1>"Naked" Quad ESL63/Tannoy PS350B subs<100Hz Link to comment
Popular Post Jud Posted January 7, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 7, 2020 1 hour ago, 4est said: Modern professional cordless tools are generally pretty good. Have literally drilled through an inch of stone several times with mine to make the house number sign below (just the regular 18v Ryobi hammer drill w/lithium batteries - have 2 batteries and by the time one’s done the other’s long since charged). Went through a couple of masonry bits that I have to get re-sharpened, but the drill’s just fine. esldude, The Computer Audiophile and jcn3 3 One never knows, do one? - Fats Waller The fairest thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science. - Einstein Computer, Audirvana -> optical Ethernet to Fitlet3 -> Fibbr Alpha Optical USB -> iFi NEO iDSD DAC -> Apollon Audio 1ET400A Mini (Purifi based) -> Vandersteen 3A Signature. Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 this site needs a cordless tools debate! (honestly, the newer Li batteries are much better than even NiMH ones - try a cordless drill and see how you like it) Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted January 7, 2020 Author Share Posted January 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, Ralf11 said: this site needs a cordless tools debate! (honestly, the newer Li batteries are much better than even NiMH ones - try a cordless drill and see how you like it) Such a subjective response without any statistical data to back your opinion. As if I can't have an opinion unless I've tried it, blah blah blah. Only joking. I know we all have good senses of humor and need to exercise them once in a while :~) Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 I have anecdotal "data" - here we go! My el cheapo Ryobi Li cordless does a much better job than my pro Milwaukee NiMH based unit ever did and it weighs less. I am not able to overcome epidiectic memory (or whatevah) to compare them side by side for torque or battery life as the Milwaukee died after falling off a ladder a few times. it was hard to kill but eventually succumbed. The Computer Audiophile 1 Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 3 minutes ago, The Computer Audiophile said: Only joking. I know we all have good senses of humor and need to exercise them once in a while :~) got any Sven & Ollie jokes? The Computer Audiophile 1 Link to comment
Popular Post Jud Posted January 7, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, The Computer Audiophile said: Such a subjective response without any statistical data to back your opinion. As if I can't have an opinion unless I've tried it, blah blah blah. Only joking. I know we all have good senses of humor and need to exercise them once in a while :~) You obviously can’t know how the drill really works until you try drilling a hole in your floor blind. The Computer Audiophile and Ajax 2 One never knows, do one? - Fats Waller The fairest thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science. - Einstein Computer, Audirvana -> optical Ethernet to Fitlet3 -> Fibbr Alpha Optical USB -> iFi NEO iDSD DAC -> Apollon Audio 1ET400A Mini (Purifi based) -> Vandersteen 3A Signature. Link to comment
Popular Post 4est Posted January 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2020 On 1/7/2020 at 1:53 PM, Ralf11 said: this site needs a cordless tools debate! (honestly, the newer Li batteries are much better than even NiMH ones - try a cordless drill and see how you like it) This isn't just about the batteries. The newer brushless motors are much stronger and more efficient. The Computer Audiophile, Jud and marce 1 1 1 Forrest: Win10 i9 9900KS/GTX1060 HQPlayer4>Win10 NAA DSD>Pavel's DSC2.6>Bent Audio TAP> Parasound JC1>"Naked" Quad ESL63/Tannoy PS350B subs<100Hz Link to comment
jcbenten Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 On 1/7/2020 at 12:10 AM, Ralf11 said: not the Sears ones... Craftsman is now a Stanley Black & Decker brand and sold at Lowe's. All the Sears around me have closed. QNAP TS453Pro w/QLMS->Netgear Switch->Netgear RAX43 Router->Ethernet (50 ft)->Netgear switch->SBTouch ->SABAJ A10d->Linn Majik-IL (preamp)->Linn 2250->Linn Keilidh; Control Points: iPeng (iPad Air & iPhone); Also: Rega P3-24 w/ DV 10x5; OPPO 103; PC Playback: Foobar2000 & JRiver; Portable: iPhone 12 ProMax & Radio Paradise or NAS streaming; Sony NWZ ZX2 w/ PHA-3; SMSL IQ, Fiio Q5, iFi Nano iDSD BL; Garage: Edifier S1000DB Active Speakers Link to comment
Jud Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 5 hours ago, 4est said: This isn't just about the batteries. The newer brushless motors are much stronger and more efficient. How much newer (or to ask another way, how recent)? One never knows, do one? - Fats Waller The fairest thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science. - Einstein Computer, Audirvana -> optical Ethernet to Fitlet3 -> Fibbr Alpha Optical USB -> iFi NEO iDSD DAC -> Apollon Audio 1ET400A Mini (Purifi based) -> Vandersteen 3A Signature. Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 AFAIK, the Milwaukee M series of any year and current DeWalt items are best. I have a 10 year old Ryobi which is fine for heavy DIY use. - not a precise answer but hope it helps Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 On 1/6/2020 at 8:13 PM, The Computer Audiophile said: Not a fan of them. Been through more batteries over the years than I care to remember. There are always battery issues when I need the drill most. Plus, I believe corded drills have better power. This thread revival reminds me of two things... First, you can get much better power and more precise hole location if you change your drill's power cord to a drill-o-phile version - very expensive but worth it! Second, even the best corded drills will be afflicted by noise transmitted along the cord. You -could- upgrade your electrical panel, but with a cordless drill, noise will be greatly reduced, (tho not completely eliminated as the inherent chemical nose from the battery will still be present). So there are 2 choices - a lot will depend upon whether your drill uses tubes or not. Speedskater 1 Link to comment
Racerxnet Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Mine is solid state. My friends wife's is battery operated.😃 Link to comment
Popular Post The Computer Audiophile Posted January 16, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2020 I need to cryogenically treat my Sears drill first. AudioDoctor, Ralf11 and Speedskater 1 2 Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
fas42 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 On a serious note, I bought a heavy duty electric garden shredder years ago - serious stuff, made from thick sheets of metal, all welded together, with a commercial quality electric motor. Had a big warning in the guide, "Do not use a long extension cord!!" - IOW, the voltage drop when sucking big amps could be a problem. But I wanted to shred waaay down in the back yard - so I started a hunt for serious power cable, and finally found the one local place that sold 240V/25A cable by the length - emptied half the shops reel! 😁 Lovely, juicy copper in it, it was a battle to get the cord into the plugs at either end - and worked nicely. Unit had plenty of grunt - now and again triggered the circuit breaker on that spur when working on some really meaty branch; had to wander back to the house and reset it, 😉. Link to comment
Popular Post The Computer Audiophile Posted January 16, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2020 7 minutes ago, fas42 said: On a serious note, I bought a heavy duty electric garden shredder years ago - serious stuff, made from thicks sheets of metal, all welded together, with a commercial quality electric motor. Had a big warning in the guide, "Do not use a long extension cord!!" - IOW, the voltage drop when sucking big amps could be a problem. But I wanted to shred waaay down in the back yard - so I started a hunt for serious power cable, and finally found the one local place that sold 240V/25A cable by the length - emptied half the shops reel! 😁 Lovely, juicy copper in it, it was a battle to get the cord into the plugs at either end - and worked nicely. Unit had a plenty of grunt - now and again triggered the circuit breaker on that spur when working on some really meaty branch; had to wander back to the house and reset it, 😉. This is my go-to place for extension cables. https://www.badassextensioncords.com/ Speedskater and fas42 2 Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
4est Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 4 hours ago, Jud said: How much newer (or to ask another way, how recent)? You cannot really pin point by age, but by tech. As Ralf has pointed out, you want the LI batteries, and a brushless motor. I cannot keep track of all of the brands. Although my shop has duplicates of all corded stuff, I am crossing over to all cordless rarely thinking that I need to grab a corded one specifically. I buy Milwaukee and Makita. FWIW, the Li batteries hold a charge much better than NiCad or NiMH, but if you only use it twice a year, get a corded tool. Forrest: Win10 i9 9900KS/GTX1060 HQPlayer4>Win10 NAA DSD>Pavel's DSC2.6>Bent Audio TAP> Parasound JC1>"Naked" Quad ESL63/Tannoy PS350B subs<100Hz Link to comment
fas42 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Note that when you need plenty of copper, it starts to cost money! This is the sort of thing I had to use, to get the job done, https://www.badassextensioncords.com/100-foot-10-3-sjtw-bad-ass-lighted-extension-cord-blue Link to comment
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