Insulated pliers

Finally, take each leg of the igniter wire, and position it on opposite sides of the Q-Tip shaft. Cut a section of speaker wire roughly one inch long. Pull the wire out of it, then with a razor blade slit it down the middle so that one has two separate hollow insulator tubes. Slide these tubes down the two legs of the igniter wire until half of it is inside the cap body, and half outside. Then with a pliers crimp the top of the cap body loosely shut so that the wires, the Q-Tip, and the insulators are held firmly in place. Then apply some bathtub caulk around the top of the cap so that everything is sealed in place. 

Measuring tape Hacksaw Angle grinder, half-round metal file, or emery cloth Safety goggles Insulating gloves Bench vise or clamps Butane torch (optional) Needle-nosed pliers Rawhide or wood mallet or a hammer covered in cloth... 

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