>Crimp causes a weak spot- the wire tends to bend at
>the crimp and break off.  The reason for adding the
>extra length of wire is to offset the force
>from the nichrome.

OK, The only time I have seen nichrome soldered was after some soldering
points had been brazed on, effectively tinning the nichrome with some
brazing, and then one could solder to the brazing.

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