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Re: egg cartons- parts. These have been replaced by Plano boxes, a growing number of Plano boxes. Luckily they are cheap at Homey-D.

Here's the state of the egg boxes to date, although I just bought two more and have parts on the way... more when the BYOC store is working again...


But here's a tool I use a lot for cables and for pots...


Neutrik plugs require a different jig that I'm working on later to hold the cable and plug in line and to snug them down. They are a pain but people like them.

Now THAT is what I call an egg carton.

things I can't live without
wire stripper


Reverse Tweezers


side cut wire cutters


stripboard spot cutter



wire wrap tool



Spudger

All of those are useful tools, but I'd miss the wire strippers and side cutters more than anything. After having a set of nice wire strippers, it is painful going back to the old style hand strippers.

I haven't used my wire wrap tool in years, though. I used it a ton on an old flight sim I built, but these days it doesn't see much action.

it's the reverse tweezers I use most of all, what I do is use a heatsink clip (mentioned earlier) and then hold the heatsink clip flush with the board to make the component nice and straight + safe from heat

Hi all,
I'm very new here. But, I've left a trail of death and destruction enough to probably get a nod from other DIYers. After reading all six pages the only thing I thought may be of use to add is one of those round rubber jar openers in your kitchen junk drawer. If you have to pull a non-set screw knob from a spline pot shaft off they don't damage the surface and give you tremendous purchase for cheap.

There's a great deal at Harbor Freight right now for helping hands! Only $2.99!

http://www.harborfreight.com/helping-hands-319.html



I had a 20% Off/Free Flashlight coupon, so it made my purchase after tax = $2.58 with a bonus LED flashlight!

Here's a printable coupon for you to use: http://www.dealsoff.com/images/harborfreight0228.jpg

power supply i bought at csi

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