This seems to be he most detailed bootable USB drive info I see out there... Several pages, but a methodical procedure that may help keep things straight... Note on the last page he talks of adding a set of utilities.. Just about where we want to be.. I think i'll see if I can pick up a 16 Gb stick later today...
http://macs.about.com/od/diyguidesprojects/ss/usbflash.htm
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