again, thanks for all the input and suggestions. i took suggestions from several sources, and came up with a list of topics for the magazine's website.
check it out:
http://www.eqmag.tv/
go to lessons -> DIY cable construction .
i've got more topics in the works (mixing, mic shoot outs, tape machine alignment, recording footage) - but this one seemed to get at the heart of many people's requests:
how to save money.
there's also a lot of good content on there from the other guys too- so please take a few minutes to poke around.
thanks again,
chris mara