[TheForge] burns

[Saint Phlip]

Yeah, that's the first best thing. When I'm teaching people, I tell
them that, and tell them exactly what might be in my slack tub so that
if it looks dirty they won't hesitate. Looking at mysterious gray
water to put your anatomy in is a bit off-putting, compared to knowing
that there's water, rust, maybe a few ashes and fire scale, and
perhaps some borax.

On Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 8:42 AM, Cindy and James
<jallcorn at suddenlink.net> wrote:
> Like most of you, I too have suffered burns while working in the shop.
> Most were minor but a few were significant.
>
> A dermatologist friend commented to me once, "Hot grease burns!"
>
> We all have a slack tub around the forge.  When I get a burn of
> sufficient consequence to bother me, the first thing I do is stick my
> hand/arm (whatever) in the slack tub and keep it there for a while.
> Never mind what might be in the tub, the cooling effect is
> instantaneous.  While it won't cure the burn, it does limit damage
> somewhat by removing the excess heat.
>
> After I get it cooled down, then I go look for first aid, aloe, ice,
> etc.  The slack tub is the closest and first line of defense.
>
> James
>
>
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Saint Phlip

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Heat it up
Hit it hard
Repent as necessary.

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