Instruments & such

[tom cloud]

>I have a question kind of related to DIY-EFI.  I've noticed several list 
>members posting about testing this or that with an oscilloscope or some 
>other high-priced widget.  Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced 
>source for such instruments?  Is there such a place?  Used?  Any help 
>would be greatly appreciated.
>
>  [ snip ]

Some places we use:

****** equipment:

Techni-Tool; 800-832-4866; http://www.techni-tool.com

Extech Instruments;617-890-7440; FAX 617-890-7864; extech at msn.com;
        http://www.extech.com

****** components:

Active Electronics (quality, name-brand semiconductors and other
        discretes at reasonable prices); 800-677-8899

Digi-Key (discrete components at good prices; mail-order type);
        800-344-4539; http://www.digikey.com

Mouser Electronics (discretes, some top quality, some not -- be careful;
        assortment of mechanical stuff others don't carry, like rotary
        switches, transformers, cabinets, tools); 800-346-6873;
        http://www.mouser.com

****** hobbyist / mail order

Hosfelt Electronics; 800-524-6464

Edlie Electronics; 800-647-4722

RSR / Electronix Express (cheap parts) 800-972-2225

****** replacement parts

Parts Express; 800-338-0531

MCM Electronics; 800-543-4330


****** 
disregard previous post about Fordham, the 800 number belongs to
someone else, and they are not listed with 800 info.  BUT, if
someone knows about them, let me know.  They were an excellent
source of test equipment (Fluke, Hitachi, Simpson, Tektronix, etc)
at good prices.
****** 

hope this helps
Tom Cloud