[Jewelry making - Article 00123] - Re: [Orchid] Shop injuries

[Noël]

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>      I have attempted to move things using fingers after heating with
>     a torch. Not fun! 

    My solution to this, for myself and students, is to always hold a
    solder pick in the other hand. I hold the torch with my left (off)
    hand, and the pick with my right (dominant) hand. This way, if
    something needs maniplulating in the hot area, you're already
    holding the correct tool, and you have your more coordinated hand to
    do it. The side benefit it that the pick in your hand also reminds
    you not to reach in with your fingers. HTH!             


--Noël


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