Amazing the time, patience, and workmanship that went into that original splice!
about 20 odd years ago i worked for a small outfit run by two brothers
the old man was still around, dubbed at this & that
come to find out he was a K&T man back when it was bit & brace to wire
he told me that they used some sort of small forge, in the basement, or back of a truck where the 'iron's would be kept rotating in/out as they ran up into the attics to solder joints
i felt kinda whimpy using power tools around the 'ol timer....
~S~
