Meta - Tools of the Trade

[PatinaCreme]

Here are some threads that came in use to me. You are welcomed to help me out and add a link when you see one.

HAND TOOLS
A cool little multi-tool
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=12949&highlight=tools

pocket tools
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=10231&highlight=tools

[ Poll ] Hand Tool brand: Xcelite vs. Crescent
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=7954&highlight=tools

Molex crimp tool
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=8846&highlight=tools

Drill Bit Sharpening devices
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=12717&highlight=drill

Solder
Solder: Quick Question.
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=12265&highlight=xlr


POWER TOOLS

the drill press thread:
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=13330

Dewalt 36V cordless tools?
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=12391&highlight=tools

Mini milling machines...
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=12070&highlight=tools





CHASIS/ METALWORK

One More Vote for a Metalworking Thread (CNC & Hand tool
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=12958&highlight=tools

How thick should a chassis be?
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=12373&highlight=drill

panel stuff
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=5349&highlight=furniture

Front Panel Designer - How to make custom thru holes
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=8261&highlight=tools

Custom made rack tutorial
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=3910

Good chasis hole Tool
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=10743&highlight=greenlee


WTT Punches
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=12555&highlight=greenlee
XLR punch finally
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=10942&highlight=greenlee

OK metal workers Whats that Tool Called?
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=12301&highlight=greenlee

Making Face Plate Need some Advice
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=7955&highlight=greenlee

How do I make a chassis and where can I get powder coating?
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=12504&highlight=tools

XLR Panel mounts need help
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=6090&highlight=greenlee

Punches and Project Boxes
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=3035&highlight=greenlee

24mm Chassis Punch in US
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=943&highlight=greenlee

XLR punch, finally!
http://www.groupdiy.com/forum/search.php?mode=results

Metal work
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=985&highlight=greenlee

Im drilling my first rack case tomorrow..Help!
http://www.groupdiy.com/forum/search.php?search_id=206737406&start=40


cutting slits for faders
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=11543&highlight=tools

Dent Pullers
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=11126&highlight=tools



Working with Plexiglass?
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=11310&highlight=tools

Wire and Interconnects

CABLES
http://www.belden.com/college/college.htm
Tube Mic Cable
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=6437&highlight=mogami

3 Core Shielded Cable
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=15802&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=

Starquad
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=2558&highlight=mogami

Bantam
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=1346&highlight=mogami

Recommendations
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=6647&highlight=gotham
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=13122&highlight=canare


SoS Forum
Especially My Robjohns and 0VU
http://sound-on-sound2.infopop.net/2/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=215094572&f=884099644&m=5953016447&r=4763076747

http://www.soundonsound.com/forum/showflat.php?session=254c5eaae626401939c1df59fe916695&Cat=&Number=143632&Main=126849

Studio Cables -
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=13122

Cable Recommendations?
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=6647&highlight=switchcraft

Where do you guys buy your TT (bantam) patch cables?
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=1346&highlight=switchcraft



XLR
Mogami question, what to do with the copper
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=12528&highlight=xlr

quick xlr ground question
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=11869&highlight=xlr

XLR ground, regarding balancing
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=11723&highlight=xlr

Nuetrik or Switchcraft XLR panel mounts?
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=6438&highlight=switchcraft

connector suggestions for unbalanced patchbay
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=11723&highlight=xlr

anyone ever use these connectors B4
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=6864&highlight=switchcraft

Microphone sockets as used by manufacturer
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=1058&highlight=switchcraft

Mounting with screened cable PCB
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=175986#175986


STUDIO FURNITURE

DIY Studio Furniture
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=4509&highlight=furniture



MACINTOSH

Spectrum Analyzer plugin. Where can I find one?
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=15841




Parts List-
I don't know if this fits here but it looks like someone could use this:

Greg's Parts Lists - ALL
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=14059&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=

 

[gyraf]

Good collection.. :thumb:

..added to meta-meta...

Jakob E.

 

[buschfsu]

suggestion for this meta

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?t...ghlight=&sid=dc64e915e9f23950d6734897b7d9ceef

 

[gyraf]

Above, in shorter form:

"drill bit sizes"
http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=27632

Jakob E.

 

[mrphotodude]

here is a great link that will give you a ton of info...
for instance..i get stuff for free samples from fairchild and there are other places to get stuff too.


http://www.ladyada.net/resources/procure/samples.html

If you click on "hobby" you will find a list of surplus electronic places for goodies as well.