Word of caution

[dreadroberts]

I know everyone here is careful, and I thought that I was too... Three short years of wood working experience and I made a stupid mistake. I was working on a non-pipe related project, a pen, and I needed to disassemble the pen for a little tweaking. I grabbed the nearest object that would fit into the barrel of the pen and "disassembled" the pen. And my hand.... severed both tendons in my little finger with a very sharp parting chisel. It happened in the blink of an eye. Surgery and 12 weeks of physical therapy required. Be careful even when you think that you are.

[taharris]

Ouch!

We should nnever forget that turning is a dangerous business.

I hope you heal quickly.

Todd

[The Smoking Yeti]

Which is why I prefer the etch-a-sketch technique... somewhat safer

I hope you heal soon man, that sounds REALLY painful. Thanks for the reminder!

Cheers!

Yeti

[pipedreamer]

I know what a pain in the ass injuries are, since Iv'e had my share of them.Learn while your down and come back better than before.Eat well, do what they tell you, and come back soon.

[dreadroberts]

Thanks for the well wishes. I did manage to finish my 3rd pipe. I've now upturned my wood shop looking for another suitable chunk of wood to practice on. This hobby is a ton of fun.

[Literaryworkshop]

Ouch! Hope it heals up properly.

I've still got a nice scar in my left hand from a stupid slip with a paring chisel, though thank heaven I missed all my tenons.

[RadDavis]

Ouch! Hope it heals up properly.

I've still got a nice scar in my left hand from a stupid slip with a paring chisel, though thank heaven I missed all my tenons.

Dude! There's a big difference between tenons and tendons.

Rad

[The Smoking Yeti]

Ouch! Hope it heals up properly.

I've still got a nice scar in my left hand from a stupid slip with a paring chisel, though thank heaven I missed all my tenons.

Dude! There's a big difference between tenons and tendons.

Rad

Well fuck!