patrick j wrote:


From here on in I will strip slightly more insulation, twist and double back
the conductor.


Aye, that's the business. Unless you're wiring a nice MK plug, or
similar post connector (rather than a feed-through hole). In that case,
you strip a surprising length of insulation off the core (pi being as
big as it is ;-), form a nice loop around your small screwdriver, turn
the end under the part closer to the insulation (clockwise, of course,
to emulate the thread on the post), and ease it down onto the plug post.
Tighten the slotted-knurled-nut-with-captive-washer firmly onto same.
Now you've got a nice broad contact area for your electrickle
connection; once you have the habit you won't be able to shake even if
you're wiring a 15W lava-lamp rather'n kettle, 3kW fan heater, or other
high-load appliance where it could possibly matter ;-)

Stefek