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."
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
Making sawdust regularly, occasionally a project is completed.
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.
Was it a porkchop or euro guard?
Funny how stuff like that doesn't hurt.
Porkchop guard
George
Making sawdust regularly, occasionally a project is completed.
So sorry to hear that. Get a good habit out of this cut that will protect you in all future work.
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
Making sawdust regularly, occasionally a project is completed.
Sad to hear that, George. I hope you heal quickly!
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The most expensive tool is the one you buy "cheaply" and often...
Heal quick.
"A hen is only an egg's way of making another egg".
– Samuel Butler
Edge Jointing barrow pieces is always tough. Any suggested practices? A power feeder would be one, but impractical for most.
George,
I'm sorry to hear this happened. I hope you continue to have no pain and that you heal quickly.
Fred
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."
“If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.”
Thanks for posting George, good reminder for the rest of us.
Hope you heal fast!
Thanks for all the kind words everyone. Showing healing signs already. Stitches out next Wednesday.
George
Making sawdust regularly, occasionally a project is completed.
"didn't hurt and still doesn't." Sometimes a little neuropathy isn't such a bad thing. Seriously, sorry about your accident.
Wish I could find something cute to say other than ouch. I use this to edge joint skinny pieces:
NOW you tell me...