Probably well known to most, but just in case we have members that are
new to tinning with a solder pot:
I was tinning the ends of flexible antenna cores in a manufacturing
job many odd years ago. Simply dipping the core about 1 inch deep for
a few seconds was working well, dipping a few at a time was getting
more parts tinned faster, but a larger handful created a "thermal
shock" when the cores touched the molten solder.
The melted solder self-evacuated the pot instantly, and I and
everything near me was treated to a molten lead shower.

FWIW, I was NOT wearing safety glasses or any protective gear at the time.

Luckily only my clothing took any permanent damage.

Even if the base is stable, the solder in the pot can launch itself if
you are tinning too much/too fast. Please use caution and wear
appropriate safety gear.

This concludes todays safety lesson. There will NOT be a quiz on this mater=
ial.
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