Thanks RKA for the recommendation!
Tough system radio, after itās dropped from a Crain. That thing is tough and in my opinion it sounds better than all other jobsite radios.
As a PB Swiss fanboy (I blame Toolguyd!), I see thereās now an Insider Stubby Ratcheting Screwdriver, among the PB Swiss new stuff for 2017. This could be worth reviewing, next time thereās a Toolguyd review of ratchet screwdrivers or EDC tools.
How about extensive reviews on the Makita subcompact kit and the Hitachi Triple Hammer? Allusions have been made that reviews are forthcoming but those were months ago. Hereās hoping!
Mr. TOOL GUYD
Please: Information about floor and table DRILL PRESSES.
THANK YOU:
Hi Stuart, Ben. I know youāre probably very busy, especially now withā nps 17, but would you consider reviewing ISOtunes pro earbuds. Thanks.
Iām actually in the market for another Bluetooth hearing protection solution myself. My previous kludge stopped working and Iāve had to go back to ear buds under hearing protectors ā which frankly sucks.
The ISOtunes have been on my radar and Iāve been watching what the other tool reviewers think. Iāve seen a lot of āoh, Iām trying out these ISOtunes pro ear buds today,ā but I havenāt 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 Iāve been spoiled. I think they were these ones:
https://www.amazon.com/Bose-QuietComfort-Wireless-Headphones-Cancelling/dp/B01E3SNO1G
Iām 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.
Iāll 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 thereās a few others that would as well.
ALso wouldnāt 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 donāt 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 donāt 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 Iāve 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 ā or something Iām doing wrong. Iāll have to play with some other sources.
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Iāve only listened to a few podcasts so far and the audio quality isnāt anything special ā itās adequate. Iāll try some music tomorrow.
Give me a week or so and Iāll 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 ālaterā this year).
I know youāve 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 Iāve 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 donāt think Iāve 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 āwera2goā, 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
Iāve been working on cross-beam laser line levels, mainly Bosch. I havenāt looked at other brands, but so far Iāve 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. Theyāre 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.
Iām also interested in the green vs red discussions. Iām not even clear of the supposed advantages of either. One site says the green laser is more visible outside, which seems unlikely if youāre using it to build a fence. But as far as throw distance, it seems Iāve 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 Iāve done more remodeling than most, Iāve been asked to join a home inspection company. It sounds like a great opportunity as my āretirementā 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. Iām looking closely at the Flir series but they are not iPhone compatible yet. In the meantime, since Iām already a member of the Milwaukee eco system, their M12 Infrared camera might fill the bill. There may be others including Fluke. Iāve 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 donāt work that way. At least the models I tried, the self-leveling lasers have to be within a certain deviation from level, letās 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.
Whatās your budget? Whatās 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.
Flirās computer software allows you to modify image displays.
If I were in your shoes, Flirās E4 ($949), or newest version of that, is where I would look first. Itās what I own, and I think it checks all your boxes. If you need higher thermal sensor resolution, features, or video capture, youāll have to spend a lot more.
Budget? ROI? Well, the issue is that Iām 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 isnāt and suggest possible issues and repairs. Although my thought of how a home inspection should work might be more detailed, its what Iād like to see for me and as such, its what I want to provide. However, Iām 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 Iām 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. Iām 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