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Offline cняis

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Splinter removal?
« on: 10 January 2013, 19:38 »
A question for those who are a bit more hands-on: Any tips for getting a stubborn splinter out?

I've tried digging around with tweezers and nail scissors, heating the hand up in hot water to open the pores, also squeezing around it like a spot, but the blighter won't budge... So close!

Tempted to use a stanley knife blade next... Cut the sod out!
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Offline JC

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Re: Splinter removal?
« Reply #1 on: 10 January 2013, 19:42 »
a needle, and DIG DIG DIG  :grin:
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Re: Splinter removal?
« Reply #2 on: 10 January 2013, 19:44 »
Quote from: Chuff on 10 January 2013, 19:42
a needle, and DIG DIG DIG  :grin:

Tis me trigger finger though, not sure I can deal with an open wound there of all places!
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Re: Splinter removal?
« Reply #3 on: 10 January 2013, 20:47 »
You need to get it out as it will turn septic!
Chuff is dead right! Needle, a good big long sewing needle, give it a wash and some antiseptic if you have it, then dig away!
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Re: Splinter removal?
« Reply #4 on: 10 January 2013, 20:52 »
Thats what ido. Needle. stick it in the gas hob for a few sec to sterylise it. leave it a few seconds to cool. then dig the splinter out
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Re: Splinter removal?
« Reply #5 on: 10 January 2013, 22:34 »
People seem to think whacking a needle on the fire for a few seconds will sterilize it, but really it needs to be Rd hot for it to actually kill any harmful bacteria. But correct, a needle is the best way.
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Re: Splinter removal?
« Reply #6 on: 10 January 2013, 22:50 »
Yeah ment untill it was glowing.

make sure you use plyers to hold the needle.  :grin:
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Re: Splinter removal?
« Reply #7 on: 10 January 2013, 22:52 »
I always keep a large safety pin in my wallet due to the fact i regularly get bits of swarf embedded in my hands at work. failing that i tend to reach for the side cutters or stanley knife on stubborn f**k*rs!
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Re: Splinter removal?
« Reply #8 on: 10 January 2013, 22:55 »
Man up whack out the stanley!
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Re: Splinter removal?
« Reply #9 on: 10 January 2013, 23:00 »
I usually use a Stanley blade. If that doesn't work. Bite it out as you can "feel" it better with your teeth  :evil:
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