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Old October 2nd 06, 08:12 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
Helmut Wabnig Helmut Wabnig is offline
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Default Solder to Aluminum?

On Sun, 1 Oct 2006 22:33:59 -0400, "Jimmie D"
wrote:


Actually regualr old 40/60 solid core works fine . the trick is the flux.
Use 10w motor oil. Over the years Ive won more than a few after work beers
from guys around here by soldering a copper wire to a pop top ring.

How strong does it hold, can it be pulled off easily?
w.