MOTM

so what is everyone doing for patch cords?  
which plugs are recommended, and which wire is recommended?  I saw some metal 
plugs in Mouser for under 2 bux a pop...  Now wire - Coax?, or is it not that 
important?  Is there a source for readymade cords with reasonable prices? I 
dont mind making them but you know, its not the funnest..  readymade, 
colored, in a few lengths would be ideal..  I know Blacet sells kits for 
making 1/8 patchcords, any kits out there for our 1/4?
and an idea I had.     Imagine a patch cord with an inline on/off switch 
nicely molded into the length of the wire maybe 6 inches from one of the 
jacks.  Anyone know of any switches made to go in the middle of a length of 
wire? I know they make inline pots for volume control on walkmans etc, but 
switches?  Mouser and digikey had nothing too great.  With these, you could 
turn on/off patches easier and faster, maybe making live peformances a bit 
smoother............
food for thought,
thanks,
~Steve