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by Max N
Wed Aug 02, 2023 12:46 pm
Forum: Speakers
Topic: Quite possibly my last speakers
Replies: 42
Views: 3984

Re: Quite possibly my last speakers

I haven’t done any composite design for a long time, but from what I remember… The typical use would be: skin - film adhesive - core (rohacell or aluminium honeycomb) - film adhesive - skin Vacuum bag to consolidate and into the autoclave for curing. The main thing is that the core must do two thing...
by Max N
Sun Jul 30, 2023 6:55 pm
Forum: Speakers
Topic: Quite possibly my last speakers
Replies: 42
Views: 3984

Re: Quite possibly my last speakers

Rohacell sheets might be worth a try. Possibly easier (less messy) than expanding foam, and more consistent. But one of its attractions is low mass, which may not be important in a speaker?
by Max N
Sun Jul 30, 2023 11:13 am
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: General Raspberry Pi stuff
Replies: 260
Views: 112132

Re: General Raspberry Pi stuff

Pi hut has 4B in stock
by Max N
Mon Jun 26, 2023 12:26 am
Forum: Your Fave Artists
Topic: What Are You Listening To Right This Minute?
Replies: 5929
Views: 1621711

Re: What Are You Listening To Right This Minute?

Just been to see Jack Johnson at a lovely new venue, on the mount at Wasing. A small natural amphitheatre surrounded by forest. Jack was on top form.
by Max N
Sat Jun 24, 2023 7:03 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Nothing In Particular
Replies: 15844
Views: 3659597

Re: Nothing In Particular

Ethernet connectivity between my laptop and the CNC router is now flaky and dropping out frequently. Lead is fine when I checked it. Had a quick look for industrial rj45 connectors, but am drawing a blank for anything sub £100. As thought I would change the socket on the CNC to something you can sc...
by Max N
Wed Jun 07, 2023 10:51 pm
Forum: Garrard Turntables
Topic: 401 bearing issues
Replies: 69
Views: 17784

Re: 401 bearing issues

Lubricating oils are designed to work over a certain temperature range, depending on the application.
So with motor oil I would be worried that the viscosity might be too high at room temp.
Slideway oil and fishing reel oil do sound like better candidates
by Max N
Thu May 18, 2023 10:51 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Nothing In Particular
Replies: 15844
Views: 3659597

Re: Nothing In Particular

See if you can find an adapter that allows you to fit current production batteries from Ryobi or someone to your Hitachi tool. I am planning to do the same to allow me to use my dewalt tools again, after the aftermarket batteries from Amazon died after a few cycles
by Max N
Sat May 13, 2023 1:39 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Help with what speakers to take to the WAM show.
Replies: 14
Views: 2926

Re: Help with what speakers to take to the WAM show.

Paul Barker wrote: Sat May 13, 2023 1:08 pm Its about time I thought to myself, better research this WAM show…..


You can keep it, not my bag

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Try Googling hifi wigwam show
by Max N
Sat May 13, 2023 1:25 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Nothing In Particular
Replies: 15844
Views: 3659597

Re: Nothing In Particular

I picked up the cable tester from Screwfix (identical model to Nick’s but different branding) Tested end to end (from the powerline all the way to the cabinet in the loft) and #4 was open. Then tested the in-wall cable on its own, and it checked out OK - big relief. Then tested all other cables and ...
by Max N
Sat May 13, 2023 12:22 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Graphic equalisers
Replies: 4
Views: 1036

Re: Graphic equalisers

I remember the days when graphic equalisers (along with FFT type displays) were common, often built into the system.
Some of them had a bypass or direct switch, and I can’t remember hearing a big difference.
I suppose there are filters - are they passive? Would they introduce phase lag?
by Max N
Fri May 12, 2023 10:54 am
Forum: Solid State
Topic: DIY Transistor Amp Using NVA Boards
Replies: 435
Views: 129158

Re: DIY Transistor Amp Using NVA Boards

Actually, looking at your photos, I reckon you've got that loop pretty small :-)
by Max N
Fri May 12, 2023 10:40 am
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Nothing In Particular
Replies: 15844
Views: 3659597

Re: Nothing In Particular

I've ordered that cable tester. I can't help thinking it's quite a coincidence that a few hours after I hooked up a powerline adapter for the new inverter in the garage, the powerline network stopped working.....and the fault turns out to be a network cable in the house that has been happy for proba...
by Max N
Fri May 12, 2023 10:30 am
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Nothing In Particular
Replies: 15844
Views: 3659597

Re: Nothing In Particular

You can run 100Mbs on two pairs if you can find two pairs that are still ok. Need a cable tester Brian Good idea, thanks Brian I used one of these to check the cable when I wired in the new office here (and just moved the other end last week in advance of getting rid of the old office/shed) https:/...
by Max N
Fri May 12, 2023 10:24 am
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Nothing In Particular
Replies: 15844
Views: 3659597

Re: Nothing In Particular

They were never supposed to work very well on different ring mains, though I never seemed to have much of a problem. Maybe they're better now, or maybe the 17m distance is an issue? That signal actually has to go from the lounge socket to the house consumer unit, through the cable from the house CU...
by Max N
Fri May 12, 2023 10:09 am
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Nothing In Particular
Replies: 15844
Views: 3659597

Re: Nothing In Particular

Aaargh Apologies, false alarm. The ISP router at the front of the house is connected to the middle of the house by a pair of ethernet cables. (I was only able to retro fit in-wall cabling to a couple of places in the house). One of those cables has decided to stop working. It happened to be the cabl...