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

[John Luciani]

On 8/6/07, dj hohum <djhohum at gmail.com> wrote:

> While we're on the subject of electronics for kids what do people
> think about leaded vs unleaded solder?  I've heard that unleaded
> solder is very difficult to use for hand soldering? Is this true? I've
> never actually used it. I've also read that avoiding touching one's
> face and washing one's hands after soldering dramatically minimizes
> the potential for lead ingestion. I don't want to put kids health at
> risk, but, I don't want to be a mamby pamby about it either. I want to
> be as safe as necessary without sucking the fun out of the activity.

For kids I have the following rules ---

  * No food or drink at the soldering bench
  * Wear eye protection
  * When you stop soldering or working on exposed circuit boards you
    *immediately* wash your hands.
  * Clip leads into a waste basket not at your buddy across the room.

As was previously mentioned I would worry more about the flux fumes. Work in
a ventillated area and have small boxer fans on each bench moving fumes
away from the operator(s).

For woodworking I have the following general rules ---

  * If a machine is running you do not come into the shop if you are not
    wearing safety glasses.
  * Hearing protection is required when any machine other than the drill press
     is operating.
  * Breathing protection is required when sanding or running the bandsaw.
  * Face shield is required for the lathe

(* jcl *)




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