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Re: Re: carry spares

Subject: Re: Re: carry spares
From: "dave a. anselmi" <>
Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2005 13:24:45 -0700
Wouldn't that be acid-core solder (for metal/plumbing/etc), vs.
resin-core solder (for wires)?

I only ask b/c acid-core is not recommended for wiring; a mechanical
connection would be better.

dave a.

Syd Curtis wrote:

>And how was the soldering effected?  The Surveyor had a supply of very thi=
n
>wafers of solder of the exact size to wrap around the steel tape and fit
>neatly within brass sleeve.  Low melting point solder such that when all w=
as
>in place one merely struck a match and held the flame under the sleeve.
>Solder melts and sets again in place.  Job done.
>=20
>



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