Going to be a while till I can cast/ reload again. Table saw accident

[ravelode]

Lost two fingertips to the first knuckle and a third chewed up. Lesson learned use a push block every time. Diabetes might slow the healing process. Just asking for prayers. God bless

[Ozark mike]

My aunt about cut off her hand with one. I don't let anyone use my radial arm saw BC they can be even more savage. I'm guessing you're down around Dillon.

[ravelode]

Butte

[bruce drake]

Learn to shoot pistols with your offhand while your other hand heals. I do recommend not doing casting when you are one-handed.

Bruce

[Hamish]

Learn to shoot pistols with your offhand while your other hand heals. I do recommend not doing casting when you are one-handed.

Bruce

I give this post one and a half thumbs up!

240386

ravelode,

Sorry to hear it, hope yours heals well! I was very lucky, I can still grab most things and though I can't bend the last knuckle of my trigger finger, I can still shoot.

[Boaz]

Praying for healing and recovery .

[jcren]

Prayers sent

[USMC87]

We are holding you up in prayer.

[Sig556r]

Healing prayers your way...

[beemer]

I've been close a few times myself, got a few scars. I worked in furniture all my life doing wood working. I know how fast things can happen.


Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[Pine Baron]

ravelode, Finger tips are over rated anyway.
Praying for healing and a fast recovery.

[Hickok]

Praying for healing and recovery .Amen to that. Did the same thing with a table saw when I was younger. Split my left index finger down to the first knuckle. Like you say, I learned about the importance of a push block.

God's best to you as you heal and mend.

[DocSavage]

Prayer for fast healing. Used to help a relative in some building projects and he was always in a rush with power tools especially table and circular saws.me I wasn't slow per se but I always took a little extra time to make sure all body parts were clear of spinning blades. Relative would get all bent out of shape with me my attitude was I came into the world with 10 fingers and that's how I'm going out. Have to admit that there are times when power tools and what they can do to you scares me.

[mattw]

So sorry to hear this... Prayers sent you way for good and proper healing and for good mental health during the recovery. I am in my mid 50's came along late in life, my dad would have been in his mid 90's now. I remember so many of his old farming buddies were missing fingers, hands, arms and legs from the depression era and earlier farming. Now days the equipment is designed to be so much safer, but all it takes is seconds. I am guilty of not using a push block from time to time, I always think about it... but you know in a hurry! I am glad that the outcome was not worse.

[jmort]

Praying for you Brother

[sniper]

Aw Man, that's terrible! When I was working, I came across a device that would do an emergency brake on a table saw if a finger got even nicked! I recommended it for our school shops. I can't remember the name but the claims for it were impressive. You may wish to investigate, although I suspect it will be expen$ive. The video advertisement was impressive. A hot dog was used for the demonstration. It would stop the blade if the hot dog was even touched! Rapid healing! Prayer sent.

[RED BEAR]

Sorry to hear bout this will pray for speedy recovery. Did the same thing a couple years ago but not as bad were able to fix my finger.

[pworley1]

Sorry to hear this. I hope your healing goes well.

[ravelode]

Appreciate all the goodwill and prayers. Will get stiches out when they change the dressings in two weeks then two more weeks before i can put any pressure on the stubs.

[ravelode]

Appreciate all the goodwill and prayers. Will get stiches out when they change the dressings in two weeks then two more weeks before i can put any pressure on the stubs.

[Hickok]

Ravelode, which hand? Are you right handed or southpaw?

[curdog]

Praying for a speedy recovery. Sorry to here that.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,curdog

[Markopolo]

Sooo sorry sir... prayers sent.. you will adapt and overcome..

[Conditor22]

I'm very sorry it happened to you, it only takes an instant.

I don't want to scare you, but forewarned is forearmed. (I lost 2/3 of a finger to a table saw) you will keep "reliving/feeling the pain of the accident again in short bursts for a long time to come as the nerves heal :( this does eventually end.
All I can say is keep them clean and dry, pay special attention to your diabetes during this time and they will heal before you know it. It takes a while to adjust to the loss but that also will come in time. [I had to switch carrying change in my right pocket to my left pocket because the change kept falling through the hole where my missing digit was :groner:

[bdicki]

https://www.sawstop.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1KTa157u4QIVRR6GCh09uA7qEAAYASA AEgJE3_D_BwE

[ravelode]

It was my left hand and I'm right handed.

[Hickok]

It was my left hand and I'm right handed.That is truly something to be thankful for, as your shooting hand and trigger finger is still intact. (only us shooters and hunters can appreciate that fact.)

Praying all will go well with the healing and mending of your injured hand.:smile: