Table saw accident - Hand update - Page 3

Table saw accident - Hand update · 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!!!

sapwood · 10-02-2009, 10:47 AM

Sincere wishes for a speedy and full recovery, Charles

Roger

farmerbw · 10-02-2009, 11:51 AM

Glad to hear the surgery went well, hope you have a speedy recovery.

Brian.

BobcatBob · 10-02-2009, 10:40 PM

Glad to hear that the surgery went well. Now for the healing process. You are going to want to start doing things in the shop after a week when the pain goes away, but give it time to heal. You don't want it to get infected. That would be bad. My prayers are with you for a speedy recovery.

Bob

Trent Mason · 10-03-2009, 07:59 PM

Charles,

I'm glad the surgery went well. Like you said, it certainly could've been worse. Just take some time and let it heal. I echo Dolan's wishes that 2010 is a brighter year for you.