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    Had an Ooops in the shop Monday

    Little accident on the joiner. Kinda amputated the tip of the pinkie finger. Didn't hurt and still dosen't. Took off some bone almost to the first knuckle. Couple of stitches and now I can be called "Stumpy Finger."
    George

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    Thankfully it wasn't worse George. Glad to hear you are doing all right. The jointer has always been the tool that scared me and its exactly for what happened to you although my nightmare was worse.

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    Was it a porkchop or euro guard?

    Funny how stuff like that doesn't hurt.

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    Porkchop guard
    George

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    So sorry to hear that. Get a good habit out of this cut that will protect you in all future work.

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    I was edge joining a narrow piece and I must have had my finger hanging down. I have never had my fingers hanging down before, Definitely will be more observant of what I am doing in the future. I was mid point on the length of the piece.
    George

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    Quote Originally Posted by George Bokros View Post
    I have never had my fingers hanging down before
    Or in the future, since it won't reach now.
    Kidding aside, glad it wasn't worse. These things happen so fast, and only take a second of distraction.

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    Sad to hear that, George. I hope you heal quickly!
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    Heal quick.
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    Edge Jointing barrow pieces is always tough. Any suggested practices? A power feeder would be one, but impractical for most.

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    George,
    I'm sorry to hear this happened. I hope you continue to have no pain and that you heal quickly.

    Fred
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    “If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.”

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    Thanks for posting George, good reminder for the rest of us.

    Hope you heal fast!

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    Thanks for all the kind words everyone. Showing healing signs already. Stitches out next Wednesday.
    George

    Making sawdust regularly, occasionally a project is completed.

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    "didn't hurt and still doesn't." Sometimes a little neuropathy isn't such a bad thing. Seriously, sorry about your accident.

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    Wish I could find something cute to say other than ouch. I use this to edge joint skinny pieces:
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    NOW you tell me...

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