Dave Davis writes: "I haven't been brave enough to try the heating trick, but since it worked for you, I may try it next time." Don't even hesitate, there isn't even a "learning curve" or necessary experimentation except maybe in getting the best temp with your heating device. As I wrote before, with the wire in at the tip of the inner flame on a propane torch, counting to 5 or 6 was about right. I tried a little less and it only went in about halfway--had to unscrew it and reheat. 10 seconds is way to long. You don't have to hold the wire with a tool, just hold it 4 or 5 inches from the screw threads. When you push it in, it pretty well bottoms out and stops at the bottom of the hole, so getting uniform depth isn't a problem, either. After pushing it in, if the temperature is not too hot, there is usually a little popping sound and then you can watch the plastic quickly re-form around the wire. Hold it just a second longer to make sure it sets straight, then just lay it down and grab the next wire. 88 elbows takes about 15 minutes once you are all set up and running. Wonderfully easy, fast, and nearly foolproof. Thanks for the tool tip on the wippen bit. Alan Barnard
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