i've just done a write-up on a way to install the thermistor in the E3Dv6 hotend, which is much less hassle and reduces risk of damage to the (very thin) thermistor wires: if anyone is interested it's here: [hands.com]

That's a nice trick. I've had some much trouble with this that I've been giving up and buying ready made studs like this one: [www.ebay.com].

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See my blog at [moosteria.blogspot.com].

That's how I did mine too :-)