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09-26-2009, 01:24 PM
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#1 | | Table saw accident - Hand update Name: Charles City: Wilmington State: NC County: New Hanover Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 62  09-26-2009, 01:24 PM
I have always taken pride in being overly cautious when using tools, but . . . .
Yesterday I was ripping some pieces to make drawers for an entertainment center I am building. While cutting the last board (always seems to happen on the last board), a bug or something landed on my neck. Reflex is to move so I guess that's what I did, not really sure. You can guess the rest of the story. I did not cut my right thumb off, blade went from thumb tip toward the joint, at an angle. It did cut through the tip of the bone. Lots of messed up tissue and thirteen stitches plus a very nasty looking thumb. I was using a push stick, but once I'm back in the shop, my first job will be to modify it.
Sorry about the gross story, just use it as a reminder that you can never be too careful!!! | | Views: 1141 | |
09-26-2009, 03:05 PM
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Name: eyekode City: Apex State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Jan 2009 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 7.08 over 180 days | Re: Table saw accident - gross
I am sorry to hear about your accident and am glad it was not worse. I hope you heal fast!
Please also share with us the modifications you are making to your push stick.
Best wishes,
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09-26-2009, 03:12 PM
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Name: Trent Mason City: Wrightsville Beach State: NC County: New Hanover Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 29 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.77 over 180 days | Re: Table saw accident - gross
Charles, I'm very sorry to hear about the accident, but I'm VERY happy to hear that it wasn't worse. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.
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09-26-2009, 03:20 PM
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Name: Danny City: Seagrove State: NC County: Montgomery Join Date: Oct 2006 Age: 52 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.77 over 180 days | Re: Table saw accident - gross
Charles, Sorry to hear of the accident.  I hope it heals alright. It has been 5 years sense I cut my thumb.  Will be thinking of you.
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09-26-2009, 03:48 PM
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Name: Charles City: Wilmington State: NC County: New Hanover Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 62 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 4.82 over 180 days | Re: Table saw accident - gross
Thanks guys. I just hope this just helps to keep safety on others minds.
Eyekode, I have been using a simple 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 12 stick type with a tapered, notched end and finger groves sanded into the other end for a steady grip. I am going to cut out an approx. 2"x6" piece of ply. with a notch on bottom for gripping wood and a curved handle on top to get the hand higher away from the blade. (Norm style!) | |
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09-26-2009, 03:58 PM
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Name: Ernie City: Chocowinity State: NC County: Beaufort Join Date: Jun 2008 Age: 64 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.49 over 180 days | Re: Table saw accident - gross
Thank goodness it wasn't worse. Those of us who have done similar things on a table saw know what it's like ..... those who haven't - you don't wanna know. I hope you heal quickly and completely.
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09-26-2009, 04:39 PM
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Name: Bas City: Raleigh State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Aug 2007 Age: 36 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.96 over 180 days | Re: Table saw accident - gross
Ouch! Hope you make a full and speedy recovery. And thanks for posting, it is so easy to forget these tools are dangerous. No such thing as too many reminders.
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09-26-2009, 05:23 PM
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Name: Russ City: Tarboro State: NC County: Edgecombe Join Date: Jul 2008 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 4.32 over 180 days |  Re: Table saw accident - gross
I wish you the fullest recovery possible, as quickly as possible. I have never forgotten watching my brother do the same thing years ago, so much so that I don't even care if this next part seems insensitive, so I apologize in advance if I offend anyone.
If you add the cost of your table saw to the final cost of your hospital/doctor & physical therapy bills, you will see the true value of a Sawstop, not even counting the grief of you and your loved ones. I didn't want to be writing your story; it was tough enough seeing it happen to my brother, so I bit the bullet and bought one. For the record I am in no way affiliated with Sawstop, just a fan hoping these words might prevent someone else from experiencing what you just did.
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09-26-2009, 07:03 PM
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Name: Robert Arrowood City: Mount Holly State: NC County: Gaston Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 50 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.65 over 180 days | Re: Table saw accident - gross
Charles I hope you get better soon.I really sorry that it happened.My stepson walked up behind me the other day.I let him know REAL quick,NEVER "NEVER" walk up behind ANYONE while the equipment is on.Much less while they are using it.NEVER!! | |
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09-26-2009, 07:10 PM
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Name: Phil Ashley City: Charlotte State: NC County: Mecklenburg Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 34 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.11 over 180 days | Re: Table saw accident - gross
hate to hear it! i cut my thumb about 4 yrs ago. it's no fun | |
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09-26-2009, 09:24 PM
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Name: Ken City: Whittier State: NC County: Jackson Join Date: Mar 2009 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.61 over 180 days | Re: Table saw accident - gross
Been there done it,it only take a split second.Glad it wasn't any worse.
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09-26-2009, 09:47 PM
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Name: Tracy City: Salisbury State: NC County: Rowan Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 48 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 7.00 over 180 days | Re: Table saw accident - gross
This brings back some not too fond memories, different machine, worse results. Hope you heal quicker than I did. I didn't listen to the Doc. completely.
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09-26-2009, 10:48 PM
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Name: Phillip City: Lexington State: NC County: Davidson Join Date: Jun 2008 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.92 over 180 days | Re: Table saw accident - gross
Sorry to hear about that Charlie - hope you will heal quick with a full recovery
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09-26-2009, 10:52 PM
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Name: Dolan Brown City: Wallace State: NC County: Duplin Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 61 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 5.09 over 180 days | Re: Table saw accident - gross
OUCH!! That hurts just thinking about it. Glad it wasn't worst.
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09-27-2009, 12:28 AM
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Name: Jeremy City: Charlotte State: NC County: Mecklenburg Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 31 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.92 over 180 days | Re: Table saw accident - gross
Take care of yourself and let it heal. Sorry to hear of this.
On a positive ... seems like a good reason to get a SawStop and it's easy to reason the purchase now! | |
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