Make Your Own Patch Leads LIVE CLASS

This is a recording of a live cable making class we recently did free of charge for anyone that was interested. In the coming weeks we will be doing more complex cables and techniques to forward your pedalboard building abilities! We've edited out unnecessary parts of the video out for time.
Feel free to comment below which cable we should do next. The one with the highest amount of votes will win! Some options to consider:
TRS Cables
Insert Cables
Midi and Midi to TRS Cables
DC Power Cables
XLR Cables
Instrument Leads
Format
00:00 - Intro
02:53 - Tools
14:30 - Cable Making
15:35 - Jacket
16:00 - Ground wire
16:48 - Dielectric
20:13 - Hot / Center wire
20:45 - TS vs TRS Plugs
22:05 - Soldering and Flux
23:56 - Timid tapper
24:55 - Soldering the sleeve
25:25 - Checking joints
27:15 - Bad connections
28:55 - Heathshrink / strain relief
32:45 - Don't forget the shell!
34:39 - Short straight plugs
39:49 - Testing
41:38 - Looping the cable
43:56 - Q&A
47:31 - Closing remarks
Keep an eye on our instagram for signups for new classes: @goodwoodaudio
RAW PARTS MENTIONED IN VIDEO
TS Pancake Plug -
goodwoodaudio.com/collections...
TS Short Body Straight Plug - goodwoodaudio.com/collections...
Mogami 2319 - goodwoodaudio.com/collections...
TOOLS MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO
* not 100% necessary, but nice to have
Soldering Iron - amzn.to/3p1MiCs
Multimeter - amzn.to/3p42yCH
0.032" (0.8mm) Solder - amzn.to/3N26RXk
Utility Knife - amzn.to/42AMmGP
Fume extraction - amzn.to/3WZEXjl
Irwin Wire Strippers - amzn.to/43AU9pl
Guitar pedal / block of wood to hold plugs for soldering
NICE TO HAVE TOOLS
*Flush Cutters - amzn.to/43YBBiR
*Cable Tester - amzn.to/3qF6uKP
*Mini USB Powered Drill - amzn.to/3N4mLAh
*0.050" (1.27mm) Solder - amzn.to/3PbcnJM
*Third Hand - amzn.to/3p7gL1L
*Pliers - amzn.to/46c9Y7Z
*Rosin Flux - amzn.to/42xq48V
*Flux Bottle - amzn.to/3oST9Oy
*Solder spool single - amzn.to/42AMZjF
*Solder spool double - amzn.to/3P8PiHI
*Heat Gun for heat shrink - amzn.to/3Cofzdt
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[@DanFrancisBand]

This was a fun class a couple of weeks ago. I hope you do some more in the future!

[@GoodwoodAudio]

I had fun too! Thanks Dan! I think we will.

[@tylerostermayer6726]

I made designed and wired up my pedalboard about four years ago. I've made every mistake you listed today, and after getting all the problems sorted, I can say my rig has been going strong ever since. I've never had a cable fail after playing more gigs than I can remember.

[@GoodwoodAudio]

Im so glad to hear I'm not the only one making those mistakes...although I feel bad for you as I know those mistakes are so frustrating in the moment!

[@rogerloydmccoy]

This is so good!! Would love to see more; power cables, TRS, midi.. thanks for this. PLEASE add a comment when the jig is available.

[@GoodwoodAudio]

thanks for the feedback! I'll post on our social media / email list when the jig is done (I'll definitely forget to post here if I'm honest) @goodwoodaudio on insta / email list is on the bottom of our home page at goodwoodaudio.com

[@DanielC__]

I just got a 3 pack of those cutters…lol. Hakko 951 is awesome soldering station. I’ve had it for 11 years and zero problems. Heats up in a flash and tips last a very very long time

[@GoodwoodAudio]

good to know! 951. Love it. Good price too.

[@TGM38931]

Thanks for this; you had some great tips (cable and advice). One question though, if making a permanently set board and you want your cables cut to length, is the aforementioned looping of the cable going to allow for clean cable runs, or is there better practice on a board where things won't be moving around and you don't want any extra slack?

[@GoodwoodAudio]

That's why we started 'looping'... you get clean cable runs and the slack needed. Check out our insta... we do this all the time on our setups and it looks great.

[@anthony6399]

I’m just curious what size soldering tip (mm) and solder (.050 vs .032) you’re using? And do you use that same setup with your DC plugs too?

[@GoodwoodAudio]

0.8mm chisel tip and for DC I'd use the 0.032... for 1/4" plugs, I use 0.05. Anything small (midi, 1/8", DC I use 0.032)

[@logant7936]

Hey where’s the best place to buy dual lock?

[@GoodwoodAudio]

our parts store! ha. If you get a full roll, you won't find anywhere cheaper.