Steve, Are you refering to the wiper or brush that makes contact with the stator? If so, it's a piece of spring type material, or is in the ones I've seen. I'd have to see a pic of it and where it broke at to really recommend anything. Best, Will > > Hi Guys: > > On the subject of soldering, permit me this timely question. > > I'm 'restoring' an old brass variable capacitor for use in my 1929 AM rig > project. > > In the process, I broke the flexible lead from the rear stator to the back > plate. > > I'd appreciate suggestions on how I should fix this connection. > > Thanks, > Steve > WA2TAK > _______________________________________________ > Amps mailing list > Amps@contesting.com > http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/amps -- ___________________________________________________________ Sign-up for Ads Free at Mail.com http://promo.mail.com/adsfreejump.htm