I'd like to say the worst thing to happen in the woodshop is a case of brown-snot. (To clarify, brown-snot happens after sanding without grabbing a face-mask. You get thick brown boogers.) And I'm proud to say that we are very safe—doing our upmost best to protect our eyes, ears, and lungs—the three bits most vulnerable to woodworking’s inherent faults (noise, flying bits, and dust).
But once in a while we get a harsh reality check on our performance. As these images show, all it takes is one careless moment.
As you can see, when bandsaw and finger fight, the bandsaw wins. Even after a month I have to be careful when reaching in my pocket, just in case I snag the fabric.
Hopefully I won't have to add to this page ever again. But if I do, I'll make sure it's a good story.
UPDATE MARCH 20, 2015
As much as I'd like to not post this fact, I promised myself that I would, to ensure that this kid of thing wouldn't happen. But accidents do happen and here it is:
When thumbs come into contact with saw blades, the blade will demolish said thumbs. I was lucky in that I barely touched it, but here it is, in all of its glory—and as a lasting reminder that safety is paramount once you walk in the shop.
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