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Re: [motm] Re: Cables

2001-06-28 by Microtonal

They look like Hosa patch bay cables.  They come in packs of 8 and lengths
of 1', 1.5' and 3'.

A hair dryer will not work.  Get a heat gun, you'll appreciate it.  Makes
kit building easier too.

John Loffink
microtonal@...

----- Original Message -----
From: <jpotter@...>
To: <motm@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2001 1:26 PM
Subject: [motm] Re: Cables


> Well, I'm definitely not looking for more work than necessary.  Just
> thought it would be much cheaper and a simple matter (ie. less than 5
> minutes/cable).
>
> Out of curiosity - does the shrink-wrap require a heat gun or will a
> regular old hair dryer work?
>
> Paul, if you find that phone number for Wacky I'd be interested...
>
> Anyone know approx. price for a single 3" Wacky cord w/ 1/4"
> connectors?  I realize the price probably goes down as qty. ordered
> increases - just looking for a baseline.
>
> Thanks,
>
> John
>
> --- In motm@y..., "George Kisslak" <groovyshaman@s...> wrote:
> > I make my own cables with switchcraft connectors and high quality
> shielded
> > wire.  I use color-coded shrink-wrap tubing at the ends.  They work
> great
> > and look cool, but it's not much fun.  I build three cables after
> completing
> > a module - to sort of spread out the pain.  Alas, since I bought a
> large
> > quantity of connectors and wire, I guess I'll be doing this routine
> for a
> > while.  After that, it's "Wacky" all the way.
> >
> > George
>
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