Hello, Paul. Was reading along, and wanted to ask if there are any welding supply stores close to where you are? We have one right up the road,and they have paste solder, and all sorts of epoxy. I bought my 2/0 cable and my hammer lug crimper there. (11.95 on sale!)
:. Maybe you could buy the paste cheaper. Good to hear the finger is ok. Have a good one! Watt.