Unfortunately, after close examination, it's obvious there is no way to
connect the lead to the pin except with solder. So there it sits, giving me
inadequate level, and
I'm stuck without the one tool and skill set which would solve this whole
problem.

Looks like this is a job for a soldering friend. Now the challenge is to
find a soldering friend. Which means one more hurdle, namely sweet-talking
a master solderer. I better
start talking!

A cheap soldering iron from a hardware store or DIY shed will only cost
you a few quid. Practice on a few bits of scrap wire and then you will
then have acquired a new skill.

Even my 7 year old daughter can do this!....
--
Tony Sayer