In article , "Paul Sengupta"
writes:

Jay, as long as you know which end of the soldering iron to hold

I guess people learn this one rather quickly.


Back in my working days, one of the techs about once a month would get a burned
palm on one. With the small iron in its holder (not in use) the cord would
hang down in a loop. Pick up the iron (while concentrating on the work) and if
the cord catches on something (like a drawer pull), the iron stops while the
hand keeps moving toward the work. The autoreflex is to grab down on the iron
as it slides out of your hand letting you grip the hot barrel for a split
second while the brain (or spine) figures you should let go.

Chuck