50 (very careful) years without a scratch - and then...

[LinuxRandal]

Rod, Sorry your not going to be biking for a bit. Hopefully, you won't need to move anything on it. With my schedule, I am more likely to have something like this happen (working tired), so I have gone to a guide system. You might post later what your setup was when you were cutting thin strips later. We all have learned from you before, this would be another good lesson.


now OT

It is SO good, to see Adele posting as well. How is your recovery going?

[cobob]

Best Wishes. Scares the 'pee wadin' out of this amateur. I know it's only a matter of time before I do something similar. When I first bought the saw, I wouldn't turn it on for weeks. It just looked like an inevitable accident. When I turned it on, it scared the 'as above' out of me for weeks; I was very careful. Now It's a matter of time before I get tired, distracted careless. Your story will only delay my date with the inevitable.

I included this link. It seems on the up & up, but I have found no one to corroborate it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxhi4Q8EDTU

[stormdog74]

I hope you feel better soon and it doesn't slow you down too much. I appreciate your sharing your story as it is always good to be reminded to be careful. It is such a dangerous hobby and we are all one slip away...

[os1kne]

I'm sorry to hear of your accident. I hope that you heal soon.

[messmaker]

I am very sorry to hear about your accident. I wish you a speedy recovery.

[LarryG]

Distressing and sobering news, Rod. Heal quickly and fully, and try to take some small comfort in knowing that your misfortune is serving to make a whole lot of folks be a lot more mindful of the dangers of this hobby.

[dealweb]

Hey Rod. Sorry to hear about losing your thumb. So were you just reaching around the guard and got sucked into the blade? Anything you would have done differently to prevent this horrible accident?

[Sam Conder]

Well dang. I am truly sorry to hear this Rod. Even though we're oceans apart, let us know if there is anything you or Carole need. And be sure to DO WHAT SHE SAYS so you can recover soon!!!

[smc331]

Rod,

I'm sorry to hear of this...I don't make it in here a bunch these days...to see something like this is very sobering.

Get well soon!

[gad5264]

Sorry to hear of your mishap Rod. Speedy recovery!

[Rand]

That totally sucks Rod. I hope you feel better soon.

[thestinker]

How are you doing Rod....any updates?

[RodKirby]

Thanks for asking.

Pain gone, off the meds last Friday Doc visit this afternoon.

More (pics?), later...

[gary]

please post a pics warning in the thread title so us queasy folks can bypass. I'm glad you're doing better.

[Ed62]

Pain gone, off the meds last Friday

That surprises me. Glad to hear you're doing well.

Ed