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Sound guy Xmas – ScrewDrivers

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You can’t just buy one or two screw drivers for xmas, a whole set is a MUCH better idea.

I’ve had nothing but a fantastic experience with WIHA drivers.

This 33 Piece Drivelock screw driver set is a versatile and lightweight solution to carrying around 33 full size drivers.
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  • Includes Both Soft Cushion Grip & MicroFinish Non-Slip Grip Handles
  • Slotted: 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5.5, 6, 6.5
  • Phillips: #0,#1 & #2
  • Square: 1 & 2
  • TORX: T6,7,8,9,10,15,20, 25,30,40
  • Nut Drivers Inch 3/16, 1/4, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2
  • Nut Drivers Metric: 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,11mm
  • Inch HEX: 3/32, 7/64, 1/8, 9/64, 5/32, 3/16
  • Metric HEX: 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6mm

If you have never seen the Drive Lock system in action check this out

If the above is too big, a great starting point is the Drive-Loc VI 15 Pc. Combo Set in Pouch They roll up nicely into any gig bag.
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 Wiha also offer this 51 piece Precision screw driver set that will last your professional a lifetime!
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  • Slotted Tips:  0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.5, 1.8, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0mm
  • Phillips Tips: #000, 00, 0, 1
  • Hex Metric Tips: 1.3, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 4.0mm
  • Hex Inch Tips: .028, .035, .050, 1/16, 5/64, 3/32, 7/64, 1/8, 9/64, 5/32
  • Torx Tips: T1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, & T10
  • Nut Drivers: 1.5, 1.8, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5mm

In the same vein as the drive lock drivers, the System 4 screw drivers also offer complete mobility by reducing the weight of screw driver handles.

 

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Sound Guy XMAS!!!!! Rigol DS1054Z 4 Channel Oscilloscope –

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Xmas is coming!  As we know sound guys are the most difficult people to buy for.  Over the last few year I’ve posted some suggestions, here is day 1!


Day 1 – Rigol DS1054Z 4 Channel Oscilloscope
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This came to my attention from the EEVBLOG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETCOhzU1O5A love this guy.

It’s an awesome price for a very powerful little machine.  Include probes and USB cable.

For $507 Canadian Electro Meter in pickering can hook you up!

 

 

SOUND GUY XMAS! The family delivers sound guy gifts!!

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I’m so lucky to have such thoughtful family.
I know how difficult it is to shop for us sound guys.
I hope the ideas I’ve been sharing have been of inspiration to eager shoppers.

I thought I would share some of the ideas my family and friends came up with that I missed and appreciate as professional tools and inspiration to learn from!

Super bright LED flashlight.  This one is very small, takes 4 AAA batteries and I bet will last a very long time!
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Gear tie Flexible ties.  I’ve never seen these! This things are very soft and wont scratch anything.
http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=67776&cat=1,43326,59481
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Maped pencils.  These are awesome because they are orange and they are triangular.  Very nice to work with!

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Ike Zimble of Zimble Audio hooked me up over the holidays with a product he really enjoys.
Rawn America’s Tefrawn, I’m very excited to try it out!  Truly a Sound Guy Gift!! 
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I’m very protective of my hearing (and the family knows this).
I’m going on a trip this week and there will be swimming in the ocean.  Aqua Ears!

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Make it stick – the science of successful Learning,  a very very good read.  I got 1/2 way through and gave it to a teacher that needed it more than I did. 
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Flex X-RAP Finger protection.  I’ve never seen anything like this stuff.  If you’re making a bunch of cables and want to move faster this is the ticket! http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=64762&cat=1,42207,64762

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A KAZOO!!!!  Because I’m easily entertained.

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Happy holidays to everyone!  You’re all an inspiration to me and mine!  Keep the feedback coming!