Aluminum bar as stationary electrode holder? (fwd)

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Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2007 21:59:40 -0700
From: Jon Danniken <danniken@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: Tesla list <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Aluminum bar as stationary electrode holder?

I have some tungsten electrodes, and am considering using aluminum bars as 
holders/connectors for them on my SRSG.

While I would prefer to use brass, I already have the aluminum, and it would 
be convenient to use what I already have on hand. .

Will the oxide layer on the aluminum cause me trouble when using the metal 
as a stationary tungsten electrode holder/connector?

Thanks for any tips,

Jon