Thread: Ouch, I need a bandsaw.

I did this ripping a 1/8" strip off a 3/4x3/4x6" piece of wood on a table saw. I didn't cut myself on the blade, the larger piece caught an fired back against my thumb that was pushing it along. Just a simple square corner lifted about 1/2x3/4" of skin, all the layers I think.



I know the smarter way to do things, I just do what is fastest and easiest first.

Originally Posted by Hart

I did this ripping a 1/8" strip off a 3/4x3/4x6" piece of wood on a table saw. I didn't cut myself on the blade, the larger piece caught an fired back against my thumb that was pushing it along. Just a simple square corner lifted about 1/2x3/4" of skin, all the layers I think.



I know the smarter way to do things, I just do what is fastest and easiest first.

That is nasty! I feel your pain.

Are you going to get it stitched?

Dave

Doesn't look too good. For a second there I thought you were trying out some ever popular hand stropping.

Skin grows back fortunately

My grandfather had to have 3 fingers re attached from pushing wood on a bandsaw... All his life a cabinet maker as well!

make one of these

Just looking at that made me wince.

I give you wood working guys alot of credit. I work in a machine shop, when we have an accident we usually just mangle, You wood guys cut digits clean off and do it usually without even knowing. Table saws scare me to death.Get well...

ooouuucccchhhh looks like it would say wonderful wonderful wonderful with each heart beat.
should this go in the cut of the day thread also ???

Murphy's law - "if it can happen, it will"

should add this to workshop safety threads safety first no point rushing as it could cost you an arm or leg.

Pushblock! Like Iceni showed, but you probably know that. That could have been worse. And still stand to the side, then if all hell breaks loose just let go and let things fall where they may.
Those table saws have to be respected

Thanks for the advice everyone, but as I said, I know better but just didn't do it.

No stitches, it's crusting up nicely. The rubbing alcohol hurt as much as the injury.

Man, that makes my thumb hurt just looking at that pic.I hope your doing well.Take care and Happy Shaving.