need some help and advice on glove?

Hello everyone,

I am trying to learn to solder, but can't due to my disability. I would like to know if there is a special kind of glove that can prevent me from getting burn?

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jw0752 over 9 years ago +5

Hi PaoGe Ge You might check out the type of gloves that people who work with knives use to prevent cuts. They would provide protection against bumping the solder iron for a short period of time. I am only…
dougw over 9 years ago +2

I just ordered a silicone glove (~$4) which is sold as an oven mitt. They are excellent at insulating from heat and I have seen a review where it survived an open flame. I don't think they are good for…
mcb1 over 9 years ago in reply to dougw +2

Are you sure the cat will wear it?

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beswickat over 9 years ago

Hi PaoGe Ge,
clumsy gloves might make your problems greater. However, the soldering iron in a vice looks like a good start. Add a couple of blocks (books, bricks, wood etc) so that your arm does not rely on muscular control for support, or perhaps slide your arms across the tabletop, that might help a bit as well. If you have good control over your torso, it might also help to brace your arms against your waist and move your torso to slide your hands along the tabletop. With the soldering iron stationary in a vice and your hands resting on a tabletop, you might have enough control.

Also, have you considered solder paste and an heat gun? You might be able to get some gadget made to help with squeezing the syringe, and the heat gun does not need fine control.

All the best
Alan
Australia
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beswickat over 9 years ago

Hi PaoGe Ge,
clumsy gloves might make your problems greater. However, the soldering iron in a vice looks like a good start. Add a couple of blocks (books, bricks, wood etc) so that your arm does not rely on muscular control for support, or perhaps slide your arms across the tabletop, that might help a bit as well. If you have good control over your torso, it might also help to brace your arms against your waist and move your torso to slide your hands along the tabletop. With the soldering iron stationary in a vice and your hands resting on a tabletop, you might have enough control.

Also, have you considered solder paste and an heat gun? You might be able to get some gadget made to help with squeezing the syringe, and the heat gun does not need fine control.

All the best
Alan
Australia
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