I recently had a mishap while using my hand plane and ended up taking a chunk out of my pinky. It wasn't a power tool or a chisel, just the edge of the wood that caught me off guard. I felt the sting and when I looked, blood was already coming out. I rushed to the medicine cabinet—you know, that 'shame' cabinet—while my wife asked how I managed to hurt myself this time. Thankfully, I had some liquid bandage on hand, a gift from my kids that I somehow use regularly. I'm just a bit of a clumsy woodworker! Anyone else share my struggle or have similar stories?
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You're definitely not alone! One time while planing, the corner of the wood was so sharp that it sliced my palm. I felt accomplished for getting the plane setup right, but the pain was a surprise! I guess woodworking comes with its fair share of battle scars.
Haha, so true! Gotta love the sweet pain of success in woodworking.
Haha, I feel you! When I started sharpening my chisels, I quickly realized just how much blood a very sharp chisel can draw. I’d put them away only to find blood on the blade from where I accidentally nicked my finger while checking the sharpness. It's almost a rite of passage, right?
That sounds just like my weekend! I was sharpening too and ended up slicing my finger without even realizing. Gotta love the learning curve!
Same here! It's like a bad badge of honor. It's crazy how easy it is to misjudge the edge.
I’ve been there! I keep a stash of bandaids in my shop now. The last time I sliced my finger, I didn’t want to make that walk of shame again. Just grab a bandaid and get back to work!
Totally agree! Having first aid supplies nearby just makes life easier when you inevitably nick yourself.
Oh, I know that feeling! It's impressive and infuriating at the same time. Just a reminder that wood can be just as dangerous as any sharp tool.