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Hi Stuart, Ben. I know you’re probably very busy, especially now with nps 17, but would you consider reviewing ISOtunes pro earbuds. Thanks.
I’m actually in the market for another Bluetooth hearing protection solution myself. My previous kludge stopped working and I’ve had to go back to ear buds under hearing protectors – which frankly sucks.
The ISOtunes have been on my radar and I’ve been watching what the other tool reviewers think. I’ve seen a lot of “oh, I’m trying out these ISOtunes pro ear buds today,” but I haven’t seen anybody actually follow up and say how they worked.
When we were hanging out at the airport after the Milwaukee event, Paul (Toolpig) let us try his Bose noise canceling headphones, so now I’ve been spoiled. I think they were these ones:
https://www.amazon.com/Bose-QuietComfort-Wireless-Headphones-Cancelling/dp/B01E3SNO1G
I’m not sure if they were the 25 or 35s
Hopefully the new Dewalt 20V chainsaw (DCCS620) and 20V fan (DCE511) are on your to-do list.
I’ll second the OBD too thing - with a side flavor of Mobile app tools. I recently bought the OBDlink system of BT scanner - there are many out there. But also a few devices like the NEW Innova handheld and Autel devices. That supposedly scan everything a Tech 2 or Ford Diag will do on cars older than 2014 - with updateable software. Just like the new Tech 3 standard.
Anyway - There are some new things out there in ODB scanners and if you work on cars as Hobby or Shadetree it would be nice to have a concentrated roundup. And I would offer to help if you wanted. I bet there’s a few others that would as well.
ALso wouldn’t mind a review of OPE cordless like the Dewalt vs Echo vs Ego ____________ whatever but that might be too subjective.
Uhm A new run at Ratchets IE basic hand ratchets. ONly because I am looking to replace 2 and don’t want to just punt to Proto or Snap ON for that. (or MAC I guess I should also throw MAC on there).
Maybe Other automotive tools - LIke Jacks, or Impact Wrenches - or something along those lines.
The IsoTunes and IsoTunes Pro are on sale at Rockler (I don’t know how long) for $50 and $80. The IsoTunes Pros are $10 cheaper than I can find anywhere else and the IsoTunes are on par with other stores at the sale price.
http://www.rockler.com/isotunes-pro-noise-isolating-bluetooth-earbuds-27-db-nrr
http://www.rockler.com/isotunes-noise-isolating-bluetooth-earbuds-26-db-nrr
I picked up a pair of the IsoTune Pros this morning and have used them for a few hours. They charged in an hour or so and paired easily with my phone. They work pretty much as well blocking noise as any other in ear foam protector I’ve used.
So far I have two issues:
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I have to listen on the lowest and second to lowest volume level, anything else is too loud for me. This might just be my phone – or something I’m doing wrong. I’ll have to play with some other sources.
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I’ve only listened to a few podcasts so far and the audio quality isn’t anything special – it’s adequate. I’ll try some music tomorrow.
Give me a week or so and I’ll probably write a formal review.
Thanks.
Would you be able to find out if/when it will be available in black (I saw one of the questioners on Amazon asked about black, and the company responded that it will be available “later” this year).
I know you’ve got more than enough to do given the recent surge in home remodeling and new tools. But I have recently had need for two devices I’ve never researched prior to this: laser levelers (the cross-beam types) and IR sensors of the sort you would do a heat loss audit with. I don’t think I’ve ever seen either reviewed in depth anywhere but the manufacturers websites and you can predict their comparative analysis.
Gary
Has anyone seen/bought the new toolbags/organiser from wera “wera2go”, are they any good ,I have a number of their sets and like the idea of velcroing the most commonly used to the outside of the bag
I’ve been working on cross-beam laser line levels, mainly Bosch. I haven’t looked at other brands, but so far I’ve been quite pleased with Bosch experiences.
If you have a particularly urgent need, I can try to help you via email.
With IR sensors, how sophisticated are you interested in? IR thermometers can be used, but Thermal imagers are much more capable. They’re also quite pricey.
I tried to show what different classes of thermal imaging equipment can do, here: http://toolguyd.com/thermal-imaging-camera-image-quality-comparison/
Thank you.
For cross beams, it occurred to me that the option to turn the crossbeam such that it can place the cross on the floor to ease floor tile installation might be worthwhile. I assume the laser could care less which way its pointed, but it does need some sort of option that would make it possible to point it straight down.
I’m also interested in the green vs red discussions. I’m not even clear of the supposed advantages of either. One site says the green laser is more visible outside, which seems unlikely if you’re using it to build a fence. But as far as throw distance, it seems I’ve had some trouble with my ancient Craftsman laser level outside but its worked well inside. In doing more remodeling it would seem a crossbeam laser would be better.
Thx in advance for your advice.
Gary
As far as IR sensors, since I have both plumbing and electrician experience, and I’ve done more remodeling than most, I’ve been asked to join a home inspection company. It sounds like a great opportunity as my “retirement” job. I want to be able to provide an energy audit using printouts of suspected energy leaks. But I also want to identify hot water issues and especially point out wiring and circuit breaker box issues. I’m looking closely at the Flir series but they are not iPhone compatible yet. In the meantime, since I’m already a member of the Milwaukee eco system, their M12 Infrared camera might fill the bill. There may be others including Fluke. I’ve been using Fluke DVMs since retiring my RCA Volt-Ohmist and have never had one fail despite being dropped, kicked, run over, left out in the raid, and painted. I have several for my electronics workbench, one for auto and a few more for around the house and property work.
BUt at this point, they seem quite expensive for my meager needs.
Gary
They don’t work that way. At least the models I tried, the self-leveling lasers have to be within a certain deviation from level, let’s say 10 degrees as an example. Aiming it down would result in an error.
Red: perfectly fine for lots of tasks.
Green: better visibility in bright light or longer ranges.
Some products that feature green lasers also have improved optics or other enhancements that make the better than by the merits of the green wavelength alone.
Keep in mind that sunlight is very, very bright. You need a lot more power for a beam to be clearly visible outdoors.
Milwaukee: Great features, great bang for the buck.
Fluke: Great reliability, their Festool Connection devices work great, there might be some thermal reporting features you like.
Flir: Far better imagery at lower thermal sensor resolutions, thanks for MSX contrast enhancement.
What’s your budget? What’s the return on investment?
The newest Flir devices are said to have built-in WiFi connectivity.
Flir has pocketable devices, the C2 and new C3, although handhelds might provide you with better features. I like my E4 handheld better than my C2 sample.
I would stay away from smartphone-dependent devices for serious work.
Flir’s computer software allows you to modify image displays.
If I were in your shoes, Flir’s E4 ($949), or newest version of that, is where I would look first. It’s what I own, and I think it checks all your boxes. If you need higher thermal sensor resolution, features, or video capture, you’ll have to spend a lot more.
Budget? ROI? Well, the issue is that I’m a repairman first. I like knowing how something should work correctly and when it breaks, I like being able to return it to its original state or better. Its just the technician in me. What I wanted to provide with an IR sensor is to show a prospective homeowner a home is tight, or to show them where it isn’t and suggest possible issues and repairs. Although my thought of how a home inspection should work might be more detailed, its what I’d like to see for me and as such, its what I want to provide. However, I’m no longer providing field service, nor am I working in an auto plant which lowers my expectations of how well an instrument performs and how much it costs. Certainly $1000 for an instrument that meets my needs is not out of reason. But I’m also as certain that $2500 is out of reason when the tool is not absolutely necessary to do the job.
THe only reason I was gravitating towards an iPad based instrument is that I already have a number of the laying around. The bigger screen would seem to provide a better look but the iPads are already network and Bluetooth capable for easy connectivity. I’m also in the process of authoring some software for the job to make things easier and integrating an iPad into the program would be relatively easy.
Gary
Consider reviewing this socket holder:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M5DN7M9
Seems to get outstanding reviews. I saw the Westling review on here. Would be interested in how they compare.
I still like to see an occasional knife review. I just picked up a benchmade grizzly ridge that I think deserves a good review.
I want to see reviewed is how to make a hand crank super capacitor hand drill
here is a super capacitor hand drill that charges in 15 seconds with a 5 volt 55 watt plug from my wall
https://www.amazon.com/BLUCAVE-DSD-46FL-2BLU-Flashcell-Cordless-Screwdriver/dp/B012CHMW5Y
here is a hand crank that is charging a fan
I need my hand drill to work everywhere, no matter where I am, I need my tools
Please do a review in hopes someone will make a hand crank super capacitor hand drill
Its a very small subject that when it is covered will be answered and everyone will be allowed to use their hand drill everywhere, thank you for letting me post
I previewed that tool a few years ago, and haven’t heard anything about it since.
https://toolguyd.com/blucave-flashcell-cordless-screwdriver
I think that 3.6V cordless screwdrivers end up being simpler and more economical to make or buy. Charge it up once, and it’ll hold that capacity for a long time. The Blucave driver is interesting from a technological standpoint, but would have to be more attractively priced and heavily marketed to be more widely appealing.
You’re probably not going to get a lot of work out of a tool like this, but then again, I am now increasingly curious about what its limits might be.
However, it also looks like the tool was bought out by liquidators, which would limits its availability in the near future.