On 12/8/05, Alan B. Pearce <A.B.Pearce@rl.ac.uk> wrote:
> >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.

Maybe now is a good time for me to learn to use our microforge...

Although in the grand scheme of this little project, I think the solder/
braze/paint/crimp question may be the easiest to answer.

Mike H.

-- 
http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive
View/change your membership options at
http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist