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Dangerous Handtools--AGAIN :~(

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Dangerous Handtools--AGAIN :~(

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Dangerous Handtools--AGAIN :~(

Todd O. Cronkhite Native of Maine

>So there I was merrily contining to skin up the inside of my shed with wafer board this afternoon and dang if I didn't cut my self with my handsaw on my left index finger right on the knuckle.

the wafer board I am using is all scavenged, so I had to do some "scabbing" in today. I cut one piece just ouside of the line and wouldn't you just know it would fit by just that much. So, I take it stand it up on edge in my workmutt and figure I'll just use my Jack Pro saw and just skim to the line. Right hand holding saw, teeth towards me, left hand holding other end of board, stoke, stroke, SLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLIP! right into me poor finger. I think four teeth got me. Bled like a stuck pig. I didn't say nothing except maybe OOPS, but no naughty words. :~) Went and stood on the cement steps and let it bleed for a while just to let it clean itself out, then went inside rinsed it with cold water, pressed it to stop the flow, and went back to work in about 5 minutes.

Ran out of Wafer board, so I went back to the dumpster and scored enough to finish the job tomorrow.

Also managed to to stab my lefy index finger with that Yankee Screwdriver again to day too. :~( Wasn't as bad as yesterday tho. Today it was more more a graze and a small pinch.

I thinking of using power tools tomorrow, what cha' think?

Todd O.

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How about wearing kevlar gloves?

Pam Niedermayer - Austin, TX

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Charles

>I was working with a chef from Africa once. He sliced his finger deeply. He then poured salt into the wound. I asked him why he did that. He said it would stop the bleeding. I then asked if it hurt. He shook his head yes as tears came out of his eyes. It did quit bleeding though.

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Salt on a cut

Johanna in Placitas, New Mexico

>Don't do it. It does stop the bleeding, but it damages the tissue. Use pressure, instead.

Johanna (EMT)

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Do me a favor Todd

Bob Hackett

>Don`t go licking any envelopes any time soon.

I want you to be able to talk when I call to see if you made it thru the weekend.;^)

Mainely,Bob

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Re: Do me a favor Todd

Todd O. Cronkhite Native of Maine

>Where is my Shock Collar button when I need it?

I might not make it thru the weekend, I've already nicked my left thumb with my Jackpro handsaw this morning. No blood tho, just a chip out of the nail and a slight nick in the skin.

Woke up the morning and the finger I cut yesterday was a bit swollen and stiff, but I'll live I think.

gonna go help a buddy egde out some giant slabs of Magnolia and Walunt this weekend. He built a monster sled so we can do it on his 3hp Uni-saw. Say a Prayer for me won't cha' all? ;~)

Just for you indo Mr Smartguy Bob, as it turns out I have 3 envelopes to send today. Think I'll use a sponge to dampen the glue. Mithder Thmartguy. :~)

Todd O.

Todd O.

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tell me Todd

Jeff Tapke

>that your "day" job isn't as a surgeon???

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Re: tell me Todd

Todd O. Cronkhite Native of Maine

>Rest assured Jeff that you'll never go into surgury and see my smiling mug looking down at you. Currently I'm going to school for HVAC, so you might see me in your back yard one day mucking about with your AC unit. If you don't see me, you'll probably know I was there by looking at all the little red spots on the unit, or you might me find me fried like toast because I forgot to turn off the breaker before grabbing those wires. :~(

I did hear of Bob being called Hatchet Hackett once, so maybe he is, but certainly not me.

Todd O.

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