Ow! Metal Splinter...

[MrForbes]

Originally Posted by billbo911

Just be gentile

That's some of the strangest advice I've read on CD

but the nail clipper trick might work if the piece is not embedded too deeply.

[billbo911]

Originally Posted by squirrel

That's some of the strangest advice I've read on CD

but the nail clipper trick might work if the piece is not embedded too deeply.

Ooooops, my bad. That's what I get for trusting spell checker to keep me from looking foolish.

[Chris is me]

Originally Posted by JesseK

Oi, looks like a trip to the site's physician then. Thanks for the info!

Yes, do this.

If you do anything else, make sure what you're using is sterile in order to avoid infection.

Placing your finger in a very warm water bath to soak it will loosen up your skin for removal.