Thanks folks, it's good to be back again.
Yes, like I said in the video, on that genesis mod, you might want to use a different adhesive (no-lead solder or braising might be more ideal) or none at all and a different heat shrink as well like the clear heat shrink BlueprintDK uses in his video. If you compare his original genesis mod video with mine, you'll see I fiddled with this mod for awhile, trying to figure out how someone could make it without cutting and drilling the metal tubes, etc, as easy as I could figure it out. And when I tried it without the ceramic cup he adds, I found no difference, so took that out as well.
The genius of his mod is using two sewing needles and the bent metal center post to hold one of them crimped in. He uses a second piece of smalll metal center tube from an old clearomizer to hold the negative needle, whereas I figured out if I used a long enough needle, supported at the top and bottom, that was plenty enough support to hold it in place.
Anyhoo, howdy Canada!! One of these days, I want to get up there and see your great country. It looks so beautiful from images I've seen, documentaries & such.
P.S. Striker, again let me congratulate you on making your Elmo mod!!
