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plasmaticD t1_j931ss0 wrote
Reply to Am I throwing away my money by getting Sennheisers if I break everything so far? by [deleted]
Replaceable cables are a plus, and the screw collar type connector at the headset end is more durable than the ones using 1/8" plugs both ends. This eliminates one type of failure, except you'll be buying another cordset then.
BTW, I love my Sennheiser HD 600, which has replaceable cords with 1/8" cords both ends, but has lasted me many years with only reasonable care. Excellent for music. Sometimes offered via Drop (MassDrop) as HD 6xx for better price.
The GSP670 is a terrific wireless gaming headset with mic and Bluetooth. No cords at all except while recharging. Pretty ok for music too. Comfortable. Earpiece cloth came loose but easy to tuck back in. Battery has great life between charges, and you can continue to use corded connected via USB cable.
Their higher end stuff is better quality than the entry level stuff.
Airpods Pro in your budget? Might be more durable
TheMooJuice t1_j9302el wrote
Reply to comment by ExHempKnight in "The longest-lived micrometer than can be bought." J.T. Slocomb micrometers and stand, all fully restored by myself. Each mic is between 70-120 years old, and they're all still accurate. by ExHempKnight
How specifically does this brand compensate for thread wear?
Also what kind of hobbies do you have which utilise these? I have read all your other replies however am unfamiliar with much of the terminology unfortunately
thewander t1_j92z52p wrote
surfaholic15 t1_j92z2wk wrote
Reply to comment by ExHempKnight in "The longest-lived micrometer than can be bought." J.T. Slocomb micrometers and stand, all fully restored by myself. Each mic is between 70-120 years old, and they're all still accurate. by ExHempKnight
Yep, whenever hubby is working with anyone I look at how they keep their tools. If I see precision things mishandled I give him a heads up so he knows to keep an eye on his good tools if he has to use them lol.
He recently helped a friend rebuild a CAT excavator engine. That buddy of his is really professional. Tables laid out, tools and parts organized at all times, everything carefully cleaned and repainted before reassembly. It was a joy to see them doing the job right :-). Winter is equipment maintenance season.
shadowsong42 t1_j92ywbp wrote
Reply to comment by ExHempKnight in "The longest-lived micrometer than can be bought." J.T. Slocomb micrometers and stand, all fully restored by myself. Each mic is between 70-120 years old, and they're all still accurate. by ExHempKnight
No, no, you have a point.
nicaldrogo t1_j92ymiy wrote
Reply to comment by ExHempKnight in "The longest-lived micrometer than can be bought." J.T. Slocomb micrometers and stand, all fully restored by myself. Each mic is between 70-120 years old, and they're all still accurate. by ExHempKnight
Depending on usage, you might need to get them tested for flatness and linearity. Parallelism for a 0 to 1 inch mic as well
dawgEdentist t1_j92y5dd wrote
Reply to comment by ConBroMitch in If you shave, get a shaving handle that uses a simple disposable razor. The razor lasts much longer than anything at your local store and provides a better shave. by bi_polar2bear
stirling soap tremendous
Junior_Ad2955 t1_j92y55x wrote
Reply to Am I throwing away my money by getting Sennheisers if I break everything so far? by [deleted]
Grado is better
mumblemumblething t1_j92xwmq wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in If you shave, get a shaving handle that uses a simple disposable razor. The razor lasts much longer than anything at your local store and provides a better shave. by bi_polar2bear
I don’t shave my head, but get bumps and irritation on my face until I used the feather blades, which seem to be super sharp. I also found I can’t reuse them either because that causes irritation, too.
CardboardGristle t1_j92xg60 wrote
Reply to Am I throwing away my money by getting Sennheisers if I break everything so far? by [deleted]
MDR-7506 from Sony is in the same range as the M50X price wise and is world-renowned and time-tested for being able to take a beating.
Also, might be worth looking into IEMs instead of headphones.
Sennheiser build quality is okay but not incredible. You can take a peek at HD280s though.
Keeks73 t1_j92wmct wrote
Cambridge satchel company. Astonishingly good quality.
moldygrape t1_j92vlca wrote
Reply to If you shave, get a shaving handle that uses a simple disposable razor. The razor lasts much longer than anything at your local store and provides a better shave. by bi_polar2bear
I love safety razors but I always end up leaving a crime scene in my bathroom. Damn knees
ExHempKnight OP t1_j92v6uc wrote
Reply to comment by surfaholic15 in "The longest-lived micrometer than can be bought." J.T. Slocomb micrometers and stand, all fully restored by myself. Each mic is between 70-120 years old, and they're all still accurate. by ExHempKnight
Yeah, it doesn't take much effort to keep things in good shape. But even that seems a tall order for some people. Especially if they're communal-use tools. There's a reason I have my own personal torque wrenches and other assorted calibrated tooling at my job (aircraft mechanic).
IndigoBlu70116 t1_j92v3wu wrote
Reply to comment by IndigoBlu70116 in BIFL Request: veggie chopper like pictured, hoping to add to wedding registry by space_fenyx
Ok, I’m stupid, it is the exact one in the middle.
IndigoBlu70116 t1_j92v06p wrote
Reply to BIFL Request: veggie chopper like pictured, hoping to add to wedding registry by space_fenyx
I love mine. I have the one with different grates and slicing options. Works very well.
ExHempKnight OP t1_j92uvin wrote
Reply to comment by weaselbird in "The longest-lived micrometer than can be bought." J.T. Slocomb micrometers and stand, all fully restored by myself. Each mic is between 70-120 years old, and they're all still accurate. by ExHempKnight
Brown chicken brown cow
Also, thanks!
weaselbird t1_j92urky wrote
surfaholic15 t1_j92uc1p wrote
Reply to comment by ExHempKnight in "The longest-lived micrometer than can be bought." J.T. Slocomb micrometers and stand, all fully restored by myself. Each mic is between 70-120 years old, and they're all still accurate. by ExHempKnight
I can't fathom folks that own precision instruments or truly beautiful tools and don't treat them well. Then again, I learned what woodworking skills I have using hundred years old tools, so that may bias my opinion.
It's like in our work. The disposable stuff from harbor freight gets cared for and not abused, but no extraordinary measures so to speak. Our precision tools get far more care.
You do beautiful work.
SmplTon t1_j92tl84 wrote
Reply to comment by bi_polar2bear in If you shave, get a shaving handle that uses a simple disposable razor. The razor lasts much longer than anything at your local store and provides a better shave. by bi_polar2bear
Totally reasonable; it’s something that takes a lot of patience and that will have inevitable painful lessons. I came up using safety razors so changing my mindset from “whip whip whip” to slow and thoughtful was difficult and slicey. For longevity I don’t think they can be beat, but they are in no way convenient. The razor burn thing sounds like it might have been bad technique
ExHempKnight OP t1_j92tgkf wrote
Reply to comment by surfaholic15 in "The longest-lived micrometer than can be bought." J.T. Slocomb micrometers and stand, all fully restored by myself. Each mic is between 70-120 years old, and they're all still accurate. by ExHempKnight
Some of these were definitely rescues. Previous owners did not show much love to them, which I did my best to make up for.
surfaholic15 t1_j92t6c6 wrote
Reply to comment by ExHempKnight in "The longest-lived micrometer than can be bought." J.T. Slocomb micrometers and stand, all fully restored by myself. Each mic is between 70-120 years old, and they're all still accurate. by ExHempKnight
Well if you get tired of your problem I will gladly shoulder the burden, free lol.
Frankly as far as I am concerned you would have a problem if you were tossing those in a drawer or leaving them out to rust rather than giving them the respect and care they merit.
ifoundacouch t1_j92sosi wrote
Reply to comment by proteinstyle_ in Are Corelle dishes/plates/bowls produced recently safe ? by thehumanbeing_
My mom once dropped a stack of them by accident, and it was a real pain! But she replaced them with more white Corelle dishes. I use the shallow dinner bowls. They're great!
bi_polar2bear OP t1_j92rx3m wrote
Reply to comment by Dr_Fred in If you shave, get a shaving handle that uses a simple disposable razor. The razor lasts much longer than anything at your local store and provides a better shave. by bi_polar2bear
If you kept it in mineral oil, I couldn't see why not. It is very thin steel for the blade. The handle is aircraft grade aluminum. I kept my razor in a cat proof cup on the sink and flick the water out after the final rinse, and didn't get rust.
Carramrod525 t1_j92rnw7 wrote
Reply to If you shave, get a shaving handle that uses a simple disposable razor. The razor lasts much longer than anything at your local store and provides a better shave. by bi_polar2bear
Anyone shave their balls with one of these?
HipsterGalt t1_j932nzn wrote
Reply to comment by ExHempKnight in "The longest-lived micrometer than can be bought." J.T. Slocomb micrometers and stand, all fully restored by myself. Each mic is between 70-120 years old, and they're all still accurate. by ExHempKnight
I swear we'll machine our way to accidentally splitting an atom one day, purely out of that desire to chase 0. Gorgeous mics though and I'm with the original commentor, I'd pay heaps for a set like this. Though I've yet to do so for those Tesa indexable calipers. One day.