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In lugnet.general, Luke Ma writes:
> First of all, Legomaster, let me just say that with your amazing creations
> such as the GG Mech...I don't see how anybody creating those can AVOID hand
> pains ;)
Oh, hey, that's nice of you to say. I certainly pushed the limits when I was
builing the Gomgile. My pulpy stumps grew back. It's a right of passage.
> I'm a pianist (not professional) so I try to take care of my fingers
> too...but what really gets me is my wrists (since I also do a bit of CS
> work). I find that while your fingers can take a beating and heal from cuts
> and bruises, putting pressure on your wrists repeatedly is much harder to
> relieve. My advice is somewhat trite but take a break! :) Even for a
> minute per hour, let your hand loose, rotate your wrists around...flop your
> hand up and down. This won't relieve much finger abrasion but will help
> prevent carpal tunnel like pain.
Yes, the wrists! Hey you play Piano! I took lessons when I was younger!
Good advice about stopping and resting. I try to do the same with my eyes.
I learned that if you look at close objects for long periods of time, it
helps to stare at a far off corner of the room so your eyes can "stretch"
and relax.
> Also, I always keep a spare axle around for poking out pins and other axles.
> You probably do that already though. Brick separators are nice but I think
> in the end, nothing beats the ol' hands...they're fast, accurate, and that's
> why we'll abuse them time after time ;)
>
> Good luck with your hands and keep up the awesome work! (I know that's some
> what paradoxical).
>
> Luke
Thanks Luke!
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