->  RJT> I'm not saying that it *can't* be done successfully,  just that it
->  RJT> isn't a real good idea if cells with tabs are available as an
->  RJT> alternative. 
->         
->         Yes, right. But even with the tabs, you will have to solder some
->         unless you own a spot welder. Do you ?

 Yes but the Heat is not directly applies to the Case of the barrery.
Even thin though it should be a quick in and out with the Iron. Just
enough to get a secure connection. 
Which by the way without the Case of the battery "Heatsinking" away the
heat is a lot easier to solder.

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