On Sat, 23 Dec 2006 23:37:08 -0500, wrote:

On Sun, 24 Dec 2006 02:51:03 GMT, Tony Hwang wrote:


Hmmm,
What about physical strength, flexibility. Stiff solder joint may crack
and break.


That is why the code says the joint must be mechanically secure before
you solder it. If you make a Western Union splice and solder it you
have a joint stronger than the wire.

What is a Western Union splice?