Cliff Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 Drilling a 4" circle in a hunk of ply it hit a hard spot and yanked it outta my hand. WhiZZZ BANG into my right side of the solar plexus. Knocked the daylights outta me. I got the machine shut down and then shock set in. I was a little dazed for a bit. Got a really nice bloody welt for my runner up prize. Full One Horse Motor too. To drill the rest of the holes ( there are lots of 'em) I set up a capture for the boards. Don't gotta tell me twice. It's an error that - - - well - - - wouldn't have happened on my old DP because the column would have stopped it And there's my thing. I have an obsolete habit that was fine under the older conditions. But this DP is a big Radial and the rules are all different. Gotta learn the new rules. Al B, Artie, HARO50 and 8 others 1 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 OUCH!! Hope the welt is all the damage that occured (other than to your pride). Cal, HARO50 and Artie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stick486 Posted September 18, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 So how long before you do it again?? Cal, Artie, HARO50 and 4 others 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpadave52 Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 Glad you're no worse for the wear Cliff. Thanks for sharing the mishap...good reminder to us all! Cal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyDan Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 Ego killer for sure. Hope it doesn't bring too much pain. Cal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamshovel Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 The heck with the wood I'm hoping you are ok. Preston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallpatch Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 Do you mind showing what you were using to cut the hole... Could be that no one would want to use that type.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Cliff Posted September 19, 2018 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 14 hours ago, Stick486 said: o how long before you do it again?? you wanna watch? I'll have beer and chips for ya Stick486, Artie, Grandpadave52 and 6 others 1 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted September 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 59 minutes ago, Smallpatch said: Do you mind showing what you were using to cut the hole. A heaping helping of stupidity and a 4" Milwaukee hole saw. Gene Howe, Grandpadave52, p_toad and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted September 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 1 hour ago, steamshovel said: I'm hoping you are ok. Just took a thumpin' Artie, HARO50 and p_toad 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatuffej Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 I have a 3/4-inch scar on my left thumb that I must ask as a safety check before I turn on the machine. "Hey, Thumb. Are we good to go?" Us WWers sometimes get into complacency mode as we work through a project. Glad you're OK. hat Artie, Grandpadave52 and p_toad 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stick486 Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 24 minutes ago, Cliff said: you wanna watch? I'll have beer and chips for ya coffee, straight up, will be fine... p_toad, HARO50, Grandpadave52 and 1 other 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallpatch Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 Thanks Cliff. I use hole saws and when I think about it I clamp the wood to the table except when I'm in a hurry......and when I stop and think about it, thats when the accidents usually happen, when I'm in a hurry. JimM and Artie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Buskirk Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 2 hours ago, Cliff said: A heaping helping of stupidity and a 4" Milwaukee hole saw. Cliff, The time for the brewski comes after, not before. Don't ask me how I know this. BTDT. p_toad, HARO50, Artie and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Thuman Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 (edited) Glad you are OK for my DP I have a variety of clamps and never never turn on the DP without the clamps in place. A 4" hole saw generates a lot of torque and you should run it at a lower speed also. Edited September 19, 2018 by Michael Thuman Artie, Grandpadave52, HARO50 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARO50 Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 2 hours ago, Larry Buskirk said: Cliff, The time for the brewski comes after, not before. Don't ask me how I know this. BTDT. And for the diabetics among us..... always check your blood sugars before using power (or sharp) tools! Low blood glucose is the same as being intox-HIC-cated!! John p_toad, Grandpadave52 and Artie 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamshovel Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 2 hours ago, HARO50 said: And for the diabetics among us..... always check your blood sugars before using power (or sharp) tools! Low blood glucose is the same as being intox-HIC-cated!! John Mine was 87 this morning, is that two low? if it is what would I do? Preston p_toad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARO50 Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 You're getting there, but no need to worry just yet. Around 72 you may start to feel a little woozy. There is also a lot of variation between individuals. I'm used to being on the low side, so I don't usually notice anything wrong until I get down to around 55. If your BC tends to be on the high side, you may react around 80 or so. Do you ever see a specialist for your condition? John p_toad and Artie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamshovel Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 3 hours ago, HARO50 said: You're getting there, but no need to worry just yet. Around 72 you may start to feel a little woozy. There is also a lot of variation between individuals. I'm used to being on the low side, so I don't usually notice anything wrong until I get down to around 55. If your BC tends to be on the high side, you may react around 80 or so. Do you ever see a specialist for your condition? John Yes my doctor keeps me up to date. My blood sugar used to run around 200. I give up all the good things in life like ice cream, donuts, m & m peanuts 3 lb. bag. Now I stay around 110. Preston Artie, Dadio, p_toad and 2 others 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARO50 Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, steamshovel said: if it is what would I do? Sorry,Preston, I forgot about that part of your question. Any time you have a low (reaction), take a teaspoon of table sugar or a hard candy, wait about 20 minutes, and check your blood again. If it will be awhile before your next meal, have a slice of bread or the equivalent (half a donut?) as the glucose in that should hold you for an hour or two. Some folks will take a teaspoon of honey, but apparently the sugar in honey is not absorbed into your system as quickly as table sugar. This also holds true for many soft candies, (toffee?) as they contain fats, which bind to the sugars and release them more slowly. John P.s. 110 is just about PERFECT! Right in the middle of the acceptable range. Edited September 20, 2018 by HARO50 Artie, p_toad and Grandpadave52 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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