utility knives and thumbs don't mix (gaphic pic)

[zambonikane]

While cutting a small piece of drywall to make a patch, I scored one side, broke it, and went to cut through the back side. I was doing this on a nice piece of poplar ply that was going to be used as wainscoting, so I decided to cut in an upwards fashion. As I approached my left hand, I slowed to a stop to think it through. I thought that if I just ease up on the pressure to reach the small amount that I had cut in from the other edge, I would be good. Nope, even eased up, that knife went through my flesh like my wife through the latest Us weekly. 3 hours in the ER and 7 stitches later, my spring break of productive work has crawled to a stop. At least there was no tendon or nerve damage.

[Josh]

Man... from that angle it looks like you cut clean through your finger. Good news on the tendons being ok. Should heal quick.

[PLUMBER RICK]

sorry to hear and see that.

my wife was freaked out:eek:

thanks for the heads up.

you could have waited 7 months. (oct. 31) you would have won most realistic costume:D

when you need to hide the scar, ask me. i have a good old trick that works on scars;)

rick.

[Newman]

Ouch!

Years ago, I was using a mini hacksaw handle, the ones that hold a standard hacksaw blade. I had a broken hacksaw blade in it with the broken end facing the handle (crappy design with open end in handle). Somehow as I was cutting a metal panel, the saw got jammed and the blade got pushed back through the handle and slit open the palm of my hand. A dozen stitches later and the scar remains...