[sdiy] Soldering Saftey Tip Reminder

[Scott Gravenhorst]

Ok, for the sake of really making this point, I too
had a similar thing happen.  Fortunately, mine, like
Jim's, was intercepted by mandatory spectacles, but it
was a huge blob, making an almost US dime sized 
sheet of solder, dead center.  I remember when it
happened, I thought, "dang, what if I hadn't had to 
wear glasses!".  I've gotten solder on different parts
of my body, mostly hands and thighs (never solder something
*over* your legs, especially when wearing shorts), but
molten solder in the eye has got to be the ultimate.

One learns as one burns.

"Sean-E" <shudder at optusnet.com.au> wrote:
>
>Hi Jim,
>
>>    This is mostly for the people here who are new to soldering....
>>
>>    Wear those saftey glasses while soldering!
>
>Too late for me. 2 days ago I copped a big glob of well heated solder in the
>corner of my eye. My completely wild reaction prevented much of the pain,
>the injuries resulting from the REACTION were worse :) Glasses will be worn
>from now on.
>Regards,
>Sean
>
>


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