[Jewelry making - Article 00119] - Re: hand damage

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>     Allan: jeez! I don't do nearly as much work as some of you but what I've
>     seen recommended is to have a tub of water to rinse in after pickling (you
>     ARE using copper tongs I hope) THEN have a tub of water with baking soda
>     in it. This will neutralize whats left quickly, maybe something I should do
>     also. Dave

    I learned this trick in woodworking:

    If you are using a base solution, like lye, you wash it off immediately;
    then to neutralize any vestigal remains, you use something acid (like
    vinegar). I would suggest keeping something slightly base, like milk,
    nearby; wash your hands, soap up well (soap is slightly base, anyway);
    after rinsing, douse your hands with milk, and then soap up and rinse well
    again. Use some sort of handcream after you are finished working--something
    heavy duty, like corn husker's lotion or udder creamYou cannot keep
    subjecting your hands to this kind of abuse without negative effects. As a
    person with carpal tunnel syndrome, I can tell you that I miss having hands
    in perfect working order.


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