On Thu, 8 Dec 2005, Mike Hord wrote: > On 12/8/05, Alan B. Pearce 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. Can't you electrochemically deposit something on the wire ends that can be soldered ? Like Copper or Silver ? Peter -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist