Hawk Posted August 5 Report Share Posted August 5 Would you believe that after decades of scrolling I actually ran my finger into the blade (DOH!). I was cutting a piece for an intarsia project I'm working on, was concentrating on the line to such a degree I didn't see my finger heading for the blade. I sure realized it when my finger hit the blade! Good thing I still have decent reflexes even at my age (lol.) JackJones, ChelCass, Gene Howe and 5 others 1 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted August 5 Report Share Posted August 5 30 minutes ago, Hawk said: Would you believe that after decades of scrolling I actually ran my finger into the blade (DOH!). I was cutting a piece for an intarsia project I'm working on, was concentrating on the line to such a degree I didn't see my finger heading for the blade. I sure realized it when my finger hit the blade! Good thing I still have decent reflexes even at my age (lol.) I did that too. Did it on my table saw too. MarieC, Gene Howe and Me and my buddy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk Posted August 5 Author Report Share Posted August 5 3 minutes ago, OCtoolguy said: I did that too. Did it on my table saw too. That sounds like it REALLY hurt. Table saws are soooooo much more aggressive. Hope it wasn't to bad Me and my buddy and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted August 5 Report Share Posted August 5 It could have been bad but luckily my reflexes kicked in and I jerked my hand back. It just nicked the end of my thumb. I now have a small scar and a dead spot on my thumb. MarieC, Gene Howe and Me and my buddy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAIrving Posted August 5 Report Share Posted August 5 That looks painful! Glad to hear it wasn't any worse. I did not know they would cut that much. What size blade were you using? I would not think you could do that with a #1 or smaller. I have touched the back and sides of a scroll saw blade while cutting and was surprised at how hot they get. OCtoolguy and Me and my buddy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Fengstad Posted August 5 Report Share Posted August 5 I gave myself a similar owee a year or so ago when using a #7 blade. Me and my buddy and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted August 5 Report Share Posted August 5 If you put your blade in backwards it's not as sharp and won't cut you.. might get a burn though. It also makes a single project last 3 times longer..so you don't go through so much wood.. Glad you had quick reflexes and wasn't worse than it was.. Me and my buddy, Hawk, MarieC and 3 others 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted August 5 Report Share Posted August 5 I don't think I ever cut my finger on the scroll saw, but that could be a senior moment. OCtoolguy, Me and my buddy and danny 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flarud Posted August 5 Report Share Posted August 5 I've always said that one of the differences between a band saw and a scroll saw is that if you cut your finger on a scroll saw,, a band aid is needed. If you cut your finger on a band saw,, a hospital is needed! MarieC, OCtoolguy, Hawk and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim McDonald Posted August 5 Report Share Posted August 5 I have drawn blood twice on the scroll saw: First time was pure inattention and the second was a tight cut and I had a sudden sneeze when my finger was too close. Hurts like crazy, but doesn't do much damage. On the other hand, I have trimmed a fingernail or two through the years. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk Posted August 5 Author Report Share Posted August 5 7 hours ago, TAIrving said: That looks painful! Glad to hear it wasn't any worse. I did not know they would cut that much. What size blade were you using? I would not think you could do that with a #1 or smaller. I have touched the back and sides of a scroll saw blade while cutting and was surprised at how hot they get. I was using a #5 - 2 way cut. Funny thing I try to always be aware of how close to the edge of the wood I getting because I know the blade will "pop" out as it exits the wood. I was so tuned into the line I failed to see the wood! OCtoolguy and TAIrving 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will M Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 When I bought my Hegner in 1998 at a wood working show here in Jersey,the salesman was advertising the saw as one that you could not cut yourself on.Of course he did not demonstrate it by using his fingers.I have been very lucky not to ever cut myself on my scroll saw,but i did several time on a band saw,that really hurts. Will OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 (edited) I only have two hurts on a scroll saw, one I, like Kevin, touched a hot blade, and got a blister. The second hurt, although so far I have survived, is breaking a blade on my Hegner. Many near heart attacks! All the years I have had it and I still have a near heart attack when it happens! Now on the table saws. One finger is about 1/16” shorter than it used to be. several big bruises and hits that put me on my knees. And a trip to emergency for 20 stitches to get the back of my hand sewed back down. I almost lost the use of my important middle finger. How could I express myself without the use of that finger? Edited August 6 by Scrappile Gene Howe, Hawk, kmmcrafts and 3 others 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieC Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 I haven't cut my self on a miter/chop saw, scroll saw or band saw....hope never to do that. I did have a close call on the table saw....sooo happy I have a saw stop! danny, OCtoolguy and Hawk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 It is never good reading of accidents that happen in a shop. any tool in a shop can hurt but any tool that has a cutting blade can hurt that much more. stay safe and work with much care. My biggest accident was with an exacto knife. i was cutting the molds off I use for my pen blank making that I use when pour resins, and the blade slipped and it was a decent cut. Bandaid did the trick but being on blood thinners, that was not pretty. What a mess. MarieC, OCtoolguy and Scrappile 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmansbike Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 No scrollsaw injuries but I do have one finger that’s flatter on the end than the others because of a homemade disc sander. Trying to sand a small piece of wood on it. I knew better but I was in a hurry. That’s when accidents happen. MarieC and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb.j.enders Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 Sad to say.....been there, done that! Twice!!!! OCtoolguy, MarieC and Hawk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munzieb Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 I did have an incident with a hacksaw blade on my finger. Held it together before it started to bleed and had my wife apply some CA glue over the cut. It never bled and healed in 3 days!. When I had my L-4, L-5 back fusion done, they CA glued a pad over the incision instead of stitching and it healed and came off in a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 2 hours ago, munzieb said: I did have an incident with a hacksaw blade on my finger. Held it together before it started to bleed and had my wife apply some CA glue over the cut. It never bled and healed in 3 days!. When I had my L-4, L-5 back fusion done, they CA glued a pad over the incision instead of stitching and it healed and came off in a few days. Those are my vertebra numbers that get screwed up on me the most. Have had them go out so many times and the worse was during the pandemic. My chiropractor would not open the office because we were in lock down so for 2 months I suffered in pain. How did your surgery go? was there any side effects? Do you have limitations like movement with the fusion? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudson River Rick Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 I'm 3 months into recovery from major back surgery, about a month ago I was able to ditch the walker. I have been useing a cane that actually belonged to my grandfather, I was given one of the newer aluminum canes by the girl who was my PT instructor, but I didn't like it. I am having balance problems now, but THANKFULLY, I am not experienceing any pain. This is a picture of a model the doctor showed to me and Ann Marie before the surgery. Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munzieb Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 Rick I went through almost the same thing L-4, L-5 fusion back in Dec 22. A little less hardware than you. It took me about 9 months to get close to normal. They had me walking right away but it wasn't easy but got easier as I got to the 9 month point. Now trying to do 2-3 miles a day. It will get better. danny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munzieb Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 1 hour ago, JTTHECLOCKMAN said: Those are my vertebra numbers that get screwed up on me the most. Have had them go out so many times and the worse was during the pandemic. My chiropractor would not open the office because we were in lock down so for 2 months I suffered in pain. How did your surgery go? was there any side effects? Do you have limitations like movement with the fusion? Thanks. It was an overnight stay in the hospital and walked out with some pain. Sleeping was an issue. Had to move around various beds and couches like a cat trying to find a good spot. It got better day by day but the original pain before the surgery went away. JTTHECLOCKMAN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 I had a close call with a table saw, but likey I have a saw stop and just a nick, could have been missing a finger with any other table saw, RJ kmmcrafts and MarieC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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