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04-22-2019, 10:31 AM
There can be consequences.
Like the rule about where the other hand goes when using a chisel. Yesterday, I jabbed my thumb with a 1/4” chisel. Sharp pain at first, but then minimal. Not much blood, but I went inside to wash and bandage. Washed it, then noticed my hand was all bloody??? Ummm, the exit hole on the other side was bigger than the entrance I had been washing.
 I started graying out. Just barely got MrNomer called before I blacked out sitting at the table—from the experience, I guess, not from pain. He got me to bed and I revived as soon as I got horizontal. Still insignificant pain—no more than a mild bruise, minuscule bleeding only when pressed, no infection. Everything's cool except I’ll be wearing bandaids for the foreseeable future. Not even a Tylenol. (Tetanus is current.)
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Thanks for the reminder Carolyn and so glad it wasn't something more serious (like losing a digit)! Best of luck with the recovery. Ironically, I "nicked" myself with a chisel also a few days ago. Bandaid and some Neosporin did the trick.
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04-22-2019, 11:20 AM
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Ouch, though it sounds like you're in good shape for what could have been really serious. Don't be surprised if it starts hurting a little more over time. Sure glad that was all that happened, and like Tapper: thanks for the reminder.
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(04-22-2019, 10:31 AM)MsNomer Wrote: There can be consequences.
Like the rule about where the other hand goes when using a chisel. Yesterday, I jabbed my thumb with a 1/4” chisel. Sharp pain at first, but then minimal. Not much blood, but I went inside to wash and bandage. Washed it, then noticed my hand was all bloody??? Ummm, the exit hole on the other side was bigger than the entrance I had been washing.
I started graying out. Just barely got MrNomer called before I blacked out sitting at the table—from the experience, I guess, not from pain.
Blood. I've seen gallons and gallons of other people's no problem, but mine or a member of my family's makes me queasy.
Nice mallet does two things for you. First, it gives greater control, second, it occupies BOTH hands.
I like to boil out penetrating wounds with peroxide.
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Never had a through cut with a chisel. You are obviously much better at sharpening than I. Hope you heal up soon.
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Be thankful it wasn't more serious.
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I have been hurt by non power tools than just about any tool. For me the utility knife is the worse.
I won't mention my latest fight with my radial arm saw.
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Xacto was my worst til now.
Amazing that it appears to have closed. No bandaid needed. I can use the hand normally.
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04-22-2019, 07:01 PM
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(04-22-2019, 06:44 PM)MsNomer Wrote: Xacto was my worst til now.
Amazing that it appears to have closed. No bandaid needed. I can use the hand normally.
Xacto is my worst enemy most of the time. I'm always amazed at how I can cut the hand that is holding the Xacto knife. You must keep that little pinky out of the way!
Glad you're o.k. Carolyn.
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Chisels hate me, and it seems I'm not the only one on the list. Glad you weren't hurt worse.
As I read your description of the chain of events, when you said you started graying out I started to get that quesy feeling that often comes from accidents like that. With the ability to put the reader in the moment maybe you should take up writing novels.
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