How about 'tinning' the copper first??

"Gary V. Deutschmann, Sr." wrote in message
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Hi Dave

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As far as steel to copper, nickel is a good go between between the two
metals. You can weld to steel with nickel and put a nickel coating on
the binding area of the steel rod.

TTUL
Gary



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