technical resources
How to correctly measure temperature from a thermocouple?
(shows the importance of thermal anchoring dissimilar-metal junctions along the lines)
http://www-bcf.usc.edu/~anthonkl/2012/correct-use-of-thermocouple-from-Omega.pdf
Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD) - http://www.omega.com/temperature/z/thertd.html
Types of electrical connectors for vacuum feedthroughs:
http://www.mdcvacuum.com/DisplayContentPage.aspx?d=MDC&cc=677a0182-244d-42a3-a5d2-921b33653c3f
SHF - Reynolds HV connection
http://www.teledynereynolds.com/product/1singlepin/other/page44.asp
taping drillbit charts for all threading
http://www.physics.ncsu.edu/pearl/Tap_Drill_Chart.html
How to DIY a SHV cable for Glassman/Spellman/...etc HV power supply
http://www-bcf.usc.edu/~anthonkl/2012/HV-cable-connection.pdf
Basics of gas torch welding
https://sites.google.com/site/vitalyslab/home/useful-tech-info/basics-of-gas-torch-welding
Soldering Stainless Steel
http://www.bssa.org.uk/topics.php?article=150 or https://sites.google.com/site/vitalyslab/home/useful-tech-info/sodering-ss
A Nice Website for Machining & Tool Enthusiasts (recommend)
http://www.micro-machine-shop.com/
Dividing head and rotary table: http://www.micro-machine-shop.com/rf_mill_accessories.htm
Discussion on the software Simion
http://simion.com/info/grid.html
More detail about magnetron vacuum sputtering
https://sites.google.com/site/vitalyslab/home/useful-tech-info/magnetron-sputtering-theory-side
How to connect to electrical feedthroughs (glass or ceramic) without soldering
How to correctly find an IR beam from a laser, and how to correctly measure the laser power or energy without burning your meter head
NIM, TTL, impedance matching, electronics related (MCA, SCA)