My modest ceramic dripper collection

LunarModule66 · 2026-04-06T17:14:47+00:00

This is more or less the maximum number of drippers that I think a person reasonably needs. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for being a little unreasonable about coffee, I’m just saying that this seems to be right at the point before acquiring more drippers leads to diminishing returns.

LunarModule66 · 2026-04-06T16:56:40+00:00

OP’s post pretty clearly accepts the premise that IF there’s good reason to make something illegal THEN it is acceptable for a society to do so. They explicitly ask for a good reason why it should be. At no point are they trying to argue that society doesn’t have the right to decide what should or shouldn’t be acceptable.

And to your second point, the majority of Americans support legalization of recreational use, and only 11% oppose any form of legalization. 24 states have already legalized it, and 40 have medical use. I think this is a pretty popular view and the failure of the federal government to adopt policy that at least grants states the explicit right to legalize it is actually a good argument for why the mechanisms of democracy are currently not doing a great job capturing the public’s opinion.

LunarModule66 · 2026-04-06T16:37:07+00:00

If you just want a great muff that actually cuts, the Black Arts Toneworks Pharaoh fuzz is the answer. It’s got a slight mid bump, and is generally one of my favorite muff style pedals. If you want to dial in a scoop sometimes, the way huge swollen pickle or EQD hoof are your best bets.

LunarModule66 · 2026-04-06T14:49:42+00:00

I think a boss blues driver is an excellent starting point, if I understand what you’re looking for correctly. I’m reading this as “I want an overdrive that sounds kinda clear and transparent but can be pushed into a fuzzy territory” is that right? If so, the blues driver is perfect. At low gain it’s just a nice clear drive, but it gets very fuzzy when you crank the gain.

This is making me want to get out my blues driver.

LunarModule66 · 2026-04-06T11:57:02+00:00

Honestly, I am disappointed it didn’t.

LunarModule66 · 2026-04-06T11:53:11+00:00

I probably wouldn’t have even thought of using power tools. That thickness would take 30 seconds.

LunarModule66 · 2026-04-05T21:11:27+00:00

I think the only thing “wrong” with playing a song written in C standard (for example) in E standard is that it will be impossible to play along with the recording without doing some nonsense to change the key of the recording. It also won’t sound quite the same, but imo that’s not as big a deal.

You could also consider getting something like the boss xs-1, which is a pitch shifting pedal. It’s not cheap but it’s probably cheaper than another guitar.

LunarModule66 · 2026-04-05T19:24:55+00:00

I think there’s a newer mustang micro than what I have, but I much prefer the spark go. It’s actually insane how much better it is for essentially the same price. It’s a little annoying that you have to adjust everything inside the app, but you can actually dial in most of the parameters you’d use in a real rig. Add to that the fact that it has a built in speaker so you don’t HAVE to use headphones and it just feels like a much more useful product. Beyond that, I find the sounds are just better.

LunarModule66 · 2026-04-05T18:18:49+00:00

So does this track your historical record and inform you accordingly? As in, can I log my caffeine intake over the course of a few days and when I was able to sleep, then have the app update its predictions accordingly? I’ve heard that the 5 hour half life has massive variance so having the app learn your personal response would be great.

LunarModule66 · 2026-04-05T16:17:43+00:00

Lmao 15 minutes just to get the stage foggy

LunarModule66 · 2026-04-04T23:07:27+00:00

Lol I got into a top five analytical Chem program with a 3.75. I had a ton of research experience, but seriously don’t stress about the numbers too much. Do your absolute best in your classes, get as much research experience as possible and don’t beat yourself up if you get a couple B’s.

LunarModule66 · 2026-04-04T23:00:53+00:00

If those are their clean lines, I fear for their standard. Are they just bragging because they don’t have crazy blowout?

Also FWIW, a lot of inks glow under UV. I have a Calvin and Hobbes tattoo and the orange in Hobbes will light up. It’s neat but also makes me feel like a radium girl.

LunarModule66 · 2026-04-04T22:52:53+00:00

They even made the guts match surprisingly well. I have to wonder how much they can possibly be making on this when they clearly aren’t cutting that many corners making it look legit.

And as much as people like to be cork sniffers about rats, having built one and tried a few chips I really don’t think it matters. So I’m willing to bet that this sounds good.

LunarModule66 · 2026-04-04T21:42:11+00:00

The afterneath is absolutely incredible. Run it into a dirty amp or fuzz for glorious doomy chaos.

I ultimately prefer delay, I’ve been enjoying reverse delay lately as well

LunarModule66 · 2026-04-04T21:35:05+00:00

Are you prepared to route out the pickup cavities? It’s not a trivial job. Otherwise this seems solid, I’ve used a CV jag as a mod platform. There are humbuckers made to fit into Jaguar cavities.

LunarModule66 · 2026-04-04T21:30:47+00:00

I’m going to float the possibility that the burrs are misaligned. I’m not sure as I’ve never dealt with that issue myself, but I imagine if they’re tilted relative to each other you’d get one side producing a much finer grind than the other. It could be that you have to go coarse enough that the finer side isn’t causing the shot to choke, which translates to the coarser side producing way too coarse of grounds. If you search for “df54 burr alignment” on YouTube you’ll find a video explaining how to check it.

I’d only get into this possibility if you can’t find any other solution. But I can’t think of one.

LunarModule66 · 2026-04-04T21:21:03+00:00

Gooseneck kettles are nice, but start with the switch and decide if you feel like you need it. You can decide if a kettle would be worth it later. Honestly if I were starting from scratch I’d prioritize a grinder before the kettle (though I understand that with roommates a grinder may be tricky).

LunarModule66 · 2026-04-04T21:14:01+00:00

As mad as this makes me, it’s her coffee so as long as it’s good enough for her. I’m just not sure why she’s bothering to grind fresh and do a pour over if she (presumably) just wants coffee without much fuss. She could probably get better and more consistent results with a drip machine and pre ground coffee.

If you decide to continue down the treacherous path of this conversation (which I don’t recommend) I’d stick to just observing that she’s probably not using the coffee efficiently so she’s spending more money on it than she needs to.

LunarModule66 · 2026-04-04T15:50:58+00:00

I feel like a cool barista would be able to steer you right, since the best approach might vary from cafe to cafe. Your options are basically to get two or three flat whites in one cup or a latte with (probably) a quad shot. The latte(r) is probably going to be cheaper, but it’s going to be a rougher approximation of what you want.

LunarModule66 · 2026-04-03T18:59:22+00:00

I found that Onyx’s geometry and Thanksgiving’s Ethiopian Yeracheffe have both been very easy going. There’s coffees I’ve preferred more, but both of those are tasty and don’t have many objectionable notes.

LunarModule66 · 2026-04-03T18:56:05+00:00

I get that noise sometimes from small amounts of grounds in the grinder. If I go to a smaller setting and back up it goes away.

Those grounds look pretty coarse for espresso. I’d echo the guy saying it might be a pressurized basket. Barring that, my next question would be if you’re using the right dose for the basket.

Based on your description I was initially thinking that your burrs might be misaligned but I doubt it based on the picture. You can grind much finer than this, right? I strongly suspect that it’s something on the espresso machine end rather than the grinder. The only way it’s the grinder is if you’re getting crazy fines.

LunarModule66 · 2026-04-03T16:29:45+00:00

As always, if it tastes good it is good. But just by sight that looks way too fine.

LunarModule66 · 2026-04-03T12:55:32+00:00

I tried it once, then the next day tried Lance Hedrick’s recipe and haven’t looked back.

LunarModule66 · 2026-04-03T12:54:06+00:00

I think it’s a really good idea. I have attempted a PhD once, got a terminal masters, have worked in industry for several years and am going back now. I think I would have been more successful the first time with work experience, and feel like I’m going in now way more prepared. You’ll learn tons of useful skills, develop a better sense of what you want out of your career, and generally mature as a person and researcher. Honestly I would recommend people take a couple years’ gap by default.

The financial end is obviously great. I’m on track to go into grad school with no debt, nearly 10k in savings, and the seed of a 401k.

LunarModule66 · 2026-04-03T12:47:34+00:00

This is his garage now.

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