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  Lead warning for people who solder
 
I noticed a lot of people are making homemade electronic Lego projects. I just thought I'd warn everyone of the dangers of lead based solder. Even though it can be absorbed through the skin, most people poison themselves by not thoroughly washing (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  RE: Lead warning for people who solder
 
(...) ^^^...^^^ (...) Mark, you are right about taking precautions about lead/tin solder products. The acid core solder (nobody is using this, right?) is corrosive to the board and components, so be sure to wash the board thouroughly. The newer (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: Lead warning for people who solder
 
Thanks for the safety tip. Most people, including myself, don't take the time to be safe like they should. If just one mishap is averted by taking safety precautions, all the extra time is well worth it. I have spent quite a lot of time working with (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)

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