Soldering Techniques?

[nachoman]

For clamps, you can try alligator clips from the electronics store, small "binder clips" from the office supply store, and I have found some small spring clips in the discount bin at the hardware store that work great after you peel the rubber grips off.

I like to tin the wire and the rail first with a little solder, then all I need to do is hold the wire to the rail and heat.