[sdiy] Sound kits suitable for a 12 year old?

[Tom Wiltshire]

On 7 Aug 2007, at 10:18, Seb Francis wrote:
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> Seb (who's been soldering with lead since a young age!)

I agree with Seb. I don't think there is any great health risk to  
individuals from lead solder. We all know lots of people who have  
been using it for years, and no-one is suffering from any lead- 
related ailments.

Instead, the motivation for the European crusade against lead (and  
other heavy metals) in electronics is to keep it out of the  
environment, where it can build up as a result of dumped electronic  
waste. (Aside: Isn't the environment where all the lead came from in  
the first place?!)

  My technology teacher of years ago told me that the worst danger of  
soldering was getting fumes or splashes in your eyes, and we all had  
to wear goggles. These days, I wear glasses.

So, be careful and don't suck the end of your solder whilst you think  
about which way round that transistor goes and you'll be fine!

Tom