Third, since glass grinders use water, make sure that you keep the water in the grinder. Don't allow the grinder to sit in a puddle of water - remember, it is an electrical appliance. Usually the glass doesn't fly around much with a bandsaw, but since we were all issued only one set of eyes, it pays to take good care of them. First of all you will be working with a very hot soldering iron, that is guaranteed to fry your fingers if you pick it up by the wrong end, so don't. One good way to avoid this is to use a soldering iron stand, available from your local retailer.
Most fluxes contain zinc chloride that is harmful to the skin and eyes, and toxic if ingested.
Read the labels on all chemicals you use for safety precautions. There are small, portable fume removers made specifically for eliminating flux fumes, available through your local stained glass retailer. If you find that you are getting frequent headaches or sinus problems, you may be breathing fumes. Flux on the tender, underside of your arm will start a rash almost immediately. Wear these on your arms to protect them when you are soldering something large enough that you have to reach over it.