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How to attach wire to aluminum tube?

Im making a light for a project and plan to use an aluminum tube, which is part of the structure, to carry a current through itMy problem is the solder will stick to the wire but wont stick to the tube! How else could i securely attach the wire to the tube without becoming too complicated?

Answer:

Maybe he is cold or has poor circulation in his legs so they are cold no matter the temperatureI have a sweater on my lap all day, all seasons because my legs get coldThe CEO in my office wears a coat, because he is always cold.
What? Maybe he's cold? Why the hell is it your problem if he works with a blanket wrapped around his legs? It's not like you're going to be fired because he chooses to wear a blanket.
Just casually make a remark like it's pretty hot in here, how come you have a blanket or somethingHe might have a medical reason, he might just be attached to the blanketIt's not really your problem though.
You should crimp or solder a lug (probably a ring lug) to the wireDrill a small hole in the tube and use a small machine screw and nut to attach the lug to the tubeI would probably use a 6-32 screw and nut, no largerI know that this is not the answer you wanted to hear but mechanical attachment is sometimes the only good way.

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