lovekraft Posted May 8, 2004 Report Share Posted May 8, 2004 Just trying to find out what everybody carries arouns in their bag o' tricks. Here's my field tech/ gig emergency kit contents: Cheap $3.00 multimeter ( I have a nice DMM on my bench, but it doesn't travel)Jeweler's screwdriver set (flat and Phillips)SAE and metric hex wrench setsWire cutters (dykes)Small needlenose pliersSmall wire cutters (pc board size)25 watt pencil soldering ironwhite Scotchbrite pad small roll of light gauge rosin core solder4 rolls of stranded 24 AWG hookup wire (red, white , green, black)cheap Stanley utility kniferefillable "Xacto"-style razor knifeassorted heat-shrink tubingZippo lighter 6x magnifierMag light penlightcyanoacrylate/"Super" gluebandaids, alcohol disinfecting wipes, burn ointment ( for obvious reasons)small aerosol WD40Radio Shack aerosol TV tuner cleanerJust comparing notes - plus maybe some of the less-experienced guys can get an idea of what they'll need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonamemx Posted May 8, 2004 Report Share Posted May 8, 2004 Lets see. . . . in a freaking shoebox. . . . 1. 30w soldering iron 2. small roll of rosin core solder 3. large roll of solid core hookup wire 4. masking tape (because I ran out of electrical tape. It blocks signals just fine) 5. scissors 6. needle-nose pliers 7. heat sink clip. 8. Misc. bag of diodes 9. Misc. bag of resistors 10. Misc bag of capacitors 11. several gummed up 500k pots. 12. Small soldering iron stand 13. towel 14. Screwdrivers (regular and tiny ones) 15. half assembled Ansul sustainer PC board. 16. Cheap multimeter, that i cant figure out how to make work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpa Posted May 8, 2004 Report Share Posted May 8, 2004 I got tools and parts all over the place. Too many knickknacks in cardboard boxes, shelves, drawers, cabinets and just laying around, to list. The amazing thing is, I know where to find everything when I need it! Here is whats in my toolbox with all the tiny shelves: Hanging off the sides: stainless magnetic dish (tired of losing screws) wire cutters needlenose pliers angled needle nose pliers toothbrush calipers Inside: multi-driver flux paste soldering iron triangular file assorted needle files another toothbrush leftover fretwire rosewood oil lemon oil stainless polishing compound soldering iron tips flat file tiny screwdrivers small bubble level small utility knife allen keys all-purpose rosin core solder 4 spare strat saddles swiss army knife folding pliers pots, caps and switches shielded wire 16X magnifying glass 16 ml. syringe small wood blocks magnet from hard drive (v/ strong) 1 complete set of used tuners (cheap ones) tweezers abalone blanks more fretwire springs assorted dentist drill bits jeweller's saw blades more fretwire tuner bushings strap buttons stainless fretboard protectors small wrenches Dylon clothing dyes computer screws lock nuts for pots etc. small wood screws (black) stainless screws (slotted and philips) 4" long stainless machine screws feeler gauges acoustic bridge saddles plastic and bone nuts acoustic bridge pins graphite lube Hey thanks! That was fun. Its always good to do a little inventory now and then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhoads56 Posted May 8, 2004 Report Share Posted May 8, 2004 I carry too much stuff.... this is what i take when i work at the local music store. They have some other bits and pieces there also. sand paper needle files fret work files nut files toothbrush assorted fretwire fret slot cleaning tool kit rosewood oil lemon oil lacquer polishing compound metal polishing compound super glue and accelerator soldering iron tiny screwdrivers small straight edge medium striaght edge allen keys small socket set assorted wrenches (t handle) solder and iron basic electronic components inc wire, pots, etc glue syringe tweezers drill bits japanese saw stainless fretboard protectors feeler gauges graphite lube small clamp small spring clamp off cuts of alder, maple, mahogany, swamp ash, spruce, ebony and rosewood assorted graphtec, tusc, and bone nuts pad and pencils calculator invoice book (most important) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalefish Posted May 8, 2004 Report Share Posted May 8, 2004 You guys carry a helluva lot of stuff with you.. In my 'gig bag' I've just got the following: -Wire cutters -Needle nose pliers -Wrench -Jeweller's screw driver set with a small pair of tweezers -Allen keys I travel quite a bit so I like to keep things light.. After many band trips, I've found that this suits my needs pretty well.. Also, I tend to end up fixing (or trying to fix) any of the instruments that need it.. Should carry some duct tape, though.. Hmm.. At home I've got: -40W soldering iron -Soldering clipping holder jaws thingy -Wire strippers -More decent screw drivers -Feeler gauge -Multimeter (which sucks) -Assorted guitar fret and finish cleaners -A crappy drill with not so crappy bits -Anything else I can find in the family tool box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Rosenberger Posted May 8, 2004 Report Share Posted May 8, 2004 Assuming you're talking about a Gig, Extra Strings Spare Cables Wire Cutters Extra Guitars Flashlight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhoads56 Posted May 8, 2004 Report Share Posted May 8, 2004 Assuming you're talking about a Gig, I thought we were talking about mobile techi's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalefish Posted May 8, 2004 Report Share Posted May 8, 2004 Assuming you're talking about a Gig, I thought we were talking about mobile techi's Ok, now I feel stupid.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovekraft Posted May 8, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2004 I thought we were talking about mobile techi's Yes, that was my original intent - I have to admit that out of habit/paranoia, I take my tech kit to all my gigs. Only needed the soldering iron once, but it was there. The band keeps gaffer's tape, nylon ties and flashlights in the PA "tack box", but sometimes you need a little more. Your mobile kit is bigger than my bench setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ansil Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 i drive a station wagon so its all in my car.. all of the stuff listed plus plaster of paris in case i need to make a mold of something real quick while at a gig. every conceviable socket ever made. soldering gun. 96 piece jewelers screwdriver set. 120 piece allan wrench linemans pliers and four different types of cutters. three different needle noses garden wire from walmart the stuff you use for flower baskets.. makes great ground wire. three mulitimeters three types of solder as i never know whcih one i will need i have eight rolls of wire all different sizes and a whole box of sliver wire in a rainbow of colors. i am out of heat shrink tubing now.. darn it. various fire devices and heat devices. epoxy's glues and solvents. as well as my first aid kit a spare little clean amp and distorted amp that i can let someone use to finish the show. and well too much more to list lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jehle Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 I have a tackle box filled with all sorts of goodies. The little compartments inside also are really handy to keep everying tidy. * Knackered old pencil type soldering iron * holder and sponge (to clean the iron) * rosin core solder * various resistors, caps, volume pots, inductors, 1/4" jacks, LED's, etc... * heat shrink * wire * needle nose (2 pair, one fine tip, one normal), wire snips * the SOLDER MONSTER (a little weighted base with aligator clips for hands) * solder sucker * a metal box with a pair of 1/4" jacks mounted works great to test any modification before soldering, used with... * aligator clip wires * breadboard (great for prototyping anything you can dream up) * XActo knife * Pocket knife (I cut'chu man) * + and - screw drivers * ratshack multimeter * Hex key assortment that folds up like a pocket knife (I hex'chu man) and there's probably more that I can't think of at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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