Sorry to bump this thread.
I just wanted all to know, the mod made it safely to me this morning (Saturday)
When I got home this evening... I fired up the iron, and fixed the center post on the atty connector.
This is very nice... Heavy, but, nice... I understand how this mechanical PV works. It is indeed worth trying.
(For those that haven't)
The Original (Hex) Copper - repaired! Free! Rockin!
Thank you L-Bug!