The way we used to do it is probably not environmentally acceptable

anymore.

 > Twist the wires together, then hook both wires to one side of a electric
 > cord, put the other side of the cord in a pool of mercury under a layer

of

 > oil, and dip the couple junction down to the mercury. The arc welds a

nice

 > little ball on the end. Usually used a variac to cut the voltage down,

but

a
 > 12 volt car battery would probably work.
 >
 > Bill Schertz
 > KIS Cruiser #4045

 That sounds great Bill! LOL Where do I buy the mercury?
 Can I just heat it with my tig welder?

 Paul Lamar

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I would think that would work also :-)

Bill Schertz
KIS Cruiser #4045

 
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