Soldering (Was: Re: HP-IB, Amigo/cs80 ... )

On 19 Feb 2010 at 16:17, Keith wrote: I saw that being flogged in Design News. While it may save your fingers, it does so destructively (to the saw). I wonder if a green hunk of softwood (as is likely to come from the mill) would also trigger it. It seems that one trend of late is to use green framing lumber in new construction. If that did stop the saw, it most certainly would have me cursing the inventor. I'll stay with my push sticks, thank you. But it got me to thinking about how soldering and electronics construction might have a parallel in the kitchen. I wonder if this fear of getting hurt and sharp knives is related to the phenomenon that few cook their own meals anymore. A big sharp knife is much safer than a small dull knife in the kitchen. As in soldering, keeping your attention on what you're doing matters a lot. --Chuck