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beamie

12-08-2018 10:31 PM

Oh boy. Heal fast slip. I can imagine you being pissed at yourself. Things just happen so quick.
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Rmarsh

12-09-2018 08:58 AM

That had to be painful. Hope you heal up asap.

Raider Ronnie

12-09-2018 09:34 AM

Put some electrical tape on the fingers and get back to work 😜
Heal up Bruce
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Hookedagain

12-09-2018 06:02 PM

Wow Bruce! When I worked in the stair shops I've seen it all too many times. Heal quickly my friend.

JLH	12-09-2018 07:09 PM

Sorry Bruce. Hoping for a speedy recovery!
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Jenn	12-09-2018 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Slipknot (Post 1157022)

Thanks I'll be alright, still have my fingers(most of them)
i'm pissed at myself but i will heal

bad accident with the tips of both middle fingers hitting my 5 hp 18" powermatic surface thickness planer. i stopped planing for a few minutes shutting down dust collector and planer then went back and only turned on the dust collector and cleared the chips out , i have a door flapper where it meets the top of planer. i had headphones on and must have forgot i turned the planer back on, went to swish away some more chips and it happened in an instance, lost both middle fingernails and broke both fingers. lucky it was not worse. the right hand is worse as it is a compound fracture and needs more surgery i imagine. going back to B I on monday to assess. the emergency room in boston called in a hand doc and he stitched what he could, we left there yesterday morning, home now

melissa is taking good care of me. i dont need pain killers, just keeping them elevated.

Ugh so sorry Slip and hope you heal fast without too much or any surgery. I felt your "mad at myself" pain back in March when I busted my arm up. You said "lucky it wasn;t worse" so you already know to be thankful, don't beat yourself up over the accident, it does you no good. think of all the people you know who have done the same action with far worse outcome (I'm sure there's some!) and count your blessings! Our thoughts and prayers are with you for speedy recovery!

Slipknot

12-10-2018 08:42 PM

Thank you all so much for your comments
Your words, thoughts and prayers mean a lot to me. I am blessed.
I got great news today that I don’t need further surgery for now. They are healing well. Going to have to be very careful for quite a while not to bump or bang them but it could have been so much worse. Yes Jenn, many others with missing digits. I hope your arm is good now. I’ll never do that again that is for sure.
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Slipknot

12-10-2018 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Nebe (Post 1157055)

I know that feeling. In fact I wasn’t sure I should post this thread as it’s a sensitive subject but I was just concerned and hoped someone could give an update.

I got whacked by a table saw this spring cutting a piece of 1/2” MDF and while I didn’t get cut by the blade, the kickback felt like I got shot. Half of my belly was black and purple for weeks and I will probably have a scar for life...
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Geeeezus Eben
That ain’t good
You should have had me cut all that stock up for you. If there is ever a next time you’ll have the experience to know what NOT to do now to keep full control. Or call me;)
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Nebe	12-10-2018 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Slipknot (Post 1157186)

Yes I should have had you do it.. time was ticking and I just had to get it all done ASAP.

Looking back I should have gone to the ER. I’m certain I had a little internal bleeding.
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Ian	12-10-2018 11:43 PM

You should get a kick back preventer for your table saw... and commit to always using it
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The Dad Fisherman

12-11-2018 07:35 AM

Damn, I got dizzy just thinking about it. Glad you're going to be OK

Pete F.

12-11-2018 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian (Post 1157188)

You should get a kick back preventer for your table saw... and commit to always using it
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And never stand in the kickback path
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ThrowingTimber

12-11-2018 10:06 AM

Hope you recover quickly Bruce!
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JohnR

12-11-2018 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Slipknot (Post 1157185)

I got great news today that I don’t need further surgery for now.

Well, at least for the hands anyway (just kidding) ; )

That is good news :kewl:

The Dad Fisherman

12-11-2018 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Pete F. (Post 1157216)

And never stand in the kickback path
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I usually come in from the side, just in case.

stripercrazy

12-11-2018 12:32 PM

Wishing you a fast recovery boss
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RickBomba

12-11-2018 04:39 PM

OMG,
This sucks, Bruce. If your fingers did become more even, then maybe we can use the insidious device to even out Chris’ haircut. Get better soon!
Rick
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MAKAI

12-12-2018 08:01 AM

Yikes !!
Heal up quickly then ask big D about his fingers versus a wood splitter 😱.
Lost the tip of my middle finger in a slamming steel door, made it easier to strum a guitar though.
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Rappin Mikey

12-12-2018 09:20 AM

Heal quick my friend

Jenn	12-14-2018 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Slipknot (Post 1157185)

Thanks, still not 100% but getting there. Even when were careful accidents happen, were only human! Lessons learned are be patient and as careful as you can be... Honest to god I tripped twice within days of having the cast off and you know I landed on that arm both times :eek: Murphy's law .....'nuff said!

wdmso

12-14-2018 04:35 AM

Glad to hear it wasn't as bad as it could have been .. have a speedy recovery :cheers:

piemma

12-14-2018 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by nightfighter (Post 1157053)

Spoke with Bruce a bit yesterday. Had to talk about other stuff as talking about it gives me the chills. It is a fear we in the trades live with daily.... So many things we take for granted. I hope this phase of healing goes well for the future repair surgeries to be minimal, Bruce. And best wishes for your bride as well.....

Same sick feeling I got when I heard about the wood chipper accident on the Cape a week ago....

You should run a chainsaw everyday. You either pay strict attention to what you are doing ALL THE TIME or you die. Real simple.

rphud

12-15-2018 08:28 PM

Hope you recover well my friend.

I was a bit scared to read through the rest of the posts when I saw the first one.

Shapers are the ones that make me think thrice....and shiver.

Rockfish9

12-16-2018 05:05 PM

Building a new set of tip ups today..while ripping some lumber with the table saw
. Thinking of his misfortune it made me pay extra attention.
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EricW

12-18-2018 10:08 PM

I hope you get well soon and without too much pain. I'll keep you in my prayers.

TheSpecialist

12-19-2018 05:30 PM

Sorry to hear that Bruce,been there when I dropped a bathtub on my right foot, If you need anything let me know

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