VERY Graphic cut hand"WARNING!"

[bubbantenn]

Now let's see...where did I put that guard?? Seriously, this person is fortunate that all of her digits are still intact.
Thanks for the safety reminder. It's ALWAYS appreciated.

Bubba

[miniwoodworker]

She is extremely lucky, IMHO. She could have easily lost most of her hand with that attempt.

It is a good reminder to use tools as they are intended. And, to take ALL of the safety precautions needed, from jigs to safety glasses. Thanks for sharing, even though I hated to see that cut. But, it will be a reminder for a long time.

[lucky788scroller]

I agree, she was VERY lucky! It could have easily been much worse. Its a good thing someone was nearby to help her once the accident occurred, but a shame she didnt think to get help before attempting the cut.Things like this happen all to often, and for every one that does happen I bet there are hundreds of close calls equally as dangerous that nobody learns from. Things like this one really make everyone take a step back and really look at exactly what they are doing and how they are doing it. Things like this also make me cringe when I read about people locking themselfs in their shop so they do not get interruptions or startled while doing things, in a sense locking out anyone coming to aid in a tragic situation. I wish her a good recovery.

[KtownScroller]

If the work is secured properly you can do a variety of things with a table saw. Just winging it is where all the bad problems start. Hand held and hoping never really works.

[jblock9907]

unbeliveable

[john voorhees]

Ben there, done that!! I almost lost my thumb 8 years ago making very small trim on my
cabinet table saw, dock wanted to cut it off and I refused as that I play the scottish bag p;ipes and NEED the thumb. ONE CARELESS MOVE and its over so BEWARE from a person that knows JOhn

[Riverlady]

OUCH, that sucks, I don't ever use the table saw I always make my husband cut for me
I'm scared to death of that thing
Erin

[sawdustus]

OWWWWWIEEEEEE! I sure wish you friend a speedy recovery and hope all her mobility returns. Safety warnings are always to be obeyed. I was told(or read) once that if you think that what you are going to do may cause a problem or be dangerous, rethink what you are going to do and how you are going to do it until you eliminate the problem or danger. And, if you think that bad accidents only happen to us amateurs, think again.

Many years ago a wood shop teacher friend of mine was demonstrating the use of the table saw to a class. All the safeties were installed and working but his hand slipped off the push stick he was using and he took off the nail knuckle of three fingers. Fortunately, the kids did not panic. They called for the nurse, shut off the saw, got another teacher to come and help, helped the teacher stay calm, found two of the three joints and put them in cold water until they could get some ice from the cafeteria to try to save them. The doctors were unable to reattach the two joints and my friend was out on disability for 6 weeks while he recovered. He did come back to teaching wood shop for several more years.

george

[Pajaro]

OWIEEEEEEE Owieeeeee OOOOWWWWWIIIIEEEEE Man that is one nasty cut. Hope she gets better..... Makes my finger tip cut look like a scratch. Mine took 6 stitches. A pipe? length wise?

[jim_mex]

I'd love to use stronger words but from one who also knows I'll just say "Oh No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I guess it was plastic pipe she was cutting and she wasn't using a holding jig.

Just as an aside I visited my friendly restaurant pal's workshop again last week - the scene of my bad accident - and found that in my absence the local plumbers had been cutting plastic drainpìpe into lengths on the craftsman tablesaw. They left the saw blade absolutely covered with a hard thick layer of fused plastic which made for an ideal kickback accident. I really ripped into my mate about this and he sheepishly spoke to his workers but i could tell from their expression they are going to do the same thing again in the future.

My conclusion - Until you have an accident and suffer a little (or unfortunately a lot) human nature kids you into thinking its never going to happen to you and you tend to ignore or push into the background any sound advice given. What's the saying? 'to err is to be human, but to make the same mistake twice is to be pig-headed or just plain stupid!!

Hope she makes a quick recovery, but doesnt forget the lesson learnt and how lucky she was