quote:if you want to stay original a good way to make sure you don't cut through the wire strands is to solder the wire ends it makes a soft but solid base for the screw to bed itself in.
Excellent idea Richard! I hadn't thought of that.
quote:a great way to clean the wire strands before soldering if they are oxidised is to fan the strands out then gentle heat them with a flame and then while still hot dip the wire into plumbers flux, they come out like new!
Another great tip!
Thanks!