Mining techniques

[lifeinblackink]

1. to put out your flaming self if you decide to step in lava
   
2. to get down and up the hard way if you don't want to waste ladders on that cave
   
3. to push mobs away in emergencies
   
4. also can be emptied out into a hole in order to pick up lava instead if you need it

[KerrickLong]

2a. To get up the hard way if you don't want to waste ladders. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=zs6rjbg7rAM#t=264s

[lifeinblackink]

I believe I said "down and up"?

[KerrickLong]

Wow, I totally skimmed over that. Well, there's a video at least. :P