harrysin

Under extreme pressure from Glenmore, I extricated myself from my recent bout of lazyitus and made four slimline pens, these being the quickest to make. I was part way through trimming the tubed blanks on the band saw prior to sanding when one of the previously cut scraps prevented me from pushing the current blank through the blade, so I flicked it away with my left forefinger and promptly caught the tip of my thumb on the blade! I know, I know, it was a stupid thing to do and fortunately the damage is minor even though it hurt like mad, but it is a reminder to us all to not relax our guard for an instant.
As I started to turn the first blank it occurred to me that it was a good opportunity to try to put myself in Pete's position and use only one hand. As you can see, I was not very successful and had to finish using both hands. I cannot even start to imagine how many times during his rehabilitation after his accident, Pete must have sat down and cried with frustration. The very high standard of his work must be an inspiration to disabled people around the world.

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challagan

Good looking pens Harry and glad you didn't hurt yourself worse!

Corey

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harrysin

Thanks George, when my thumb heals I'm going to attempt a shallow dish.

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curiousgeorge

OUCH!!! Harry, that is going to be very sore for a while. At least you still have a thumb to be sore. Glad it was only a nick.

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Dr.Zook

Harry, Harry, Harry, what can I say? Nice looking thumb, the pens are so-so!
Please work "SAFE" and thank GOD you were not seriously hurt.

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chippypah

Oh Harry what can I say, but it is a reminder to all that a moment of not thinking can end in injury.
As for the attempt at one handed woodturning, um don’t give up the day job hahaha.
Cheers
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harrysin

Thanks guys, the pain has subsided so I'm going to attempt a dish sooner than anticipated. The photo-shoot won't be a show & tell, but a "please guys, show me how it should be done" type of post.

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karateed

Glad you're ok Harry, and the pens look great....thumb not so much....

These things happen when a person gets too 'comfortable'. I'm still enough of a beginner that I'm very leary....but I can see that the more proficient you get, the more careful you have to be.

Ed.......:-)

bobj3

Hi Harry

I don't know what to say, I'm glad you'er OK but where is your push stick.. ?

You of all people should know better ...I guess you are going to need to buy some meat cutter cloves...(the small chain link type) if you are not going to use your push stick..

Aging I'm glad you still have all your parts...by the way I sure like your pens

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What the hey Harry that is a wood bandsaw not a meat saw. Sorry to see this. Pens look great though. And of course it's my fault that you cut your thumb pushing you into making some pens. Just happy you still have your thumb. A thumbs up with a cap. Right back at you.

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