[jacquesm]

I wasn't allowed one either so I soldered with a screwdriver heated up on the gas stove when my parents weren't home...

[orthecreedence]

"We need laws to keep children away from soldering irons"

Later that day...

[ggambetta]

That's pretty hardcore, respect :)

[jacquesm]

It also taught me valuable lessons about hardening.

[giantrobot]

Your parents: A soldering iron is dangerous!

You: I'll show you!

[pixl97]

I am not in danger.

I am the danger.

[Sticks glowing hot screw driver in molten lead]