Polycord welding

[DonRotolo]

Originally Posted by jvriezen

4) Heat/melt both ends by pressing against piece of aluminum, and heating opposite side of aluminum with torch. Or use heat gun, but that would seem to be more messy.
5) using angle alum as a guide to align, press ends together firmly for several minutes, then let set for several hours before using.

4: Use a thin flat plate or blade that is hot (like a soldering iron tip) to put between the cut ends, then just pull it away when you have good melting. Heat gun won't work.
5. Once it reaches room temperature it is as strong as it will ever be. Don't need to wait hours. After pressing together, cool it with a little water, no need to wait minutes.