Being lazy (and old) if I were doing it I'd get some of these split-shot lead fishing sinker weights:
https://www.amazon.com/Pfeibk-Removable-Splitshot-Assortment-Round-120Pcs/dp/B0DL5P6GZG/ref=asc_df_B0DL5P6GZG?mcid=d2629beec5573aaf93a954cf091240e0&hvocijid=1660016733625218846-B0DL5P6GZG-&hvexpln=73&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=721245378154&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1660016733625218846&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9021556&hvtargid=pla-2281435177378&th=1&psc=1 Carefully crimp it closed around the loop at the end and then fill in the split with melted solder. On Friday, April 18, 2025 at 11:39:13 AM UTC-5 Ted Durant wrote: > Ok, for you talented folks who are good at soldering dynamo connectors, > maybe you can help me with this. I need to re-rig a model sailboat that was > made by my wife's grandfather 80 years ago. The standing rigging is what > appears to be stainless steel single strand wire, with loops at the ends > secured by what looks like solder balls. Photo attached. > > Anyone recognize this technique? Any suggestions for how to make and > secure loops at the end of wire this fine? > > [image: P4180002.jpeg] > > Ted Durant > Milwaukee WI USA > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/24eae6ee-8d0b-4a8f-a2f8-afb08d0d6bc3n%40googlegroups.com.
