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68steppsidee · 03-20-2011, 08:47 PM

first or second time welder haha but welded all the holes and two of the 4 stake pockets and was grinding one of my not so pretty welds and not having all wood planks in the 68 stepper bed i slipped and the grinder caught the end of my index finger and cut it nearly off.. overall learned a little about welding hahaha

heeroyue2002 · 03-20-2011, 08:50 PM

[pictures?

67chevy1series · 03-25-2011, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by heeroyue2002

[pictures?

lmao!

cerjio · 03-20-2011, 08:50 PM

I was filling in the holes that all the PO had put in over the years I was upsizing some of the holes with my half inch drill using a half inch bit, when it caught spun the handle around an cought me under my right eye , yep instant black eye, of course it was good for several laughs latter when i had to go to my wifes office party , all night long I would just say Yes Dear !!!!

68steppsidee · 03-20-2011, 09:01 PM

yeah sounds rough haha i'll send pics but it'll be later its wrapped with bandage and scotch tape

**Daddy Brim** · 03-20-2011, 09:29 PM

oooooouuuuuuch!!!!!!!! super glue & duct tape

68steppsidee · 03-20-2011, 09:50 PM

brother wouldnt let me he used scotch tape

bosco200 · 03-20-2011, 10:03 PM

Please post a picture lol.

Slick67 · 03-20-2011, 10:09 PM

You are still typing good!!! Stop grinding your fingers off to get out of work.

Heal quick bro!!

krazy_texan · 03-20-2011, 11:00 PM

Ah a finger is nothing I once had an 8" grinder kick back on me and came about 2-3" from taking my manhood. Thank god I was wearing coveralls it got wrapped up in them and stopped the motor before it could do any serious damage but definatly scared me.
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68steppsidee · 03-20-2011, 11:07 PM

It could have been worse i'll lose my nail probably just bad pic where i took with my phone ....

Shyguy · 03-20-2011, 11:50 PM

I was using a cut-off wheel on my 4.5" grinder a few days ago and it came apart. Luckily I had on safety glasses and only got a few hurt spots on my face.

I guess I will have to quit using the keep cut-off wheels, lol.

ItsRandy · 03-21-2011, 01:19 AM

Angry power tools or angry women...stay away from both. One can make you bleed, the other can make you bleed AND take half of your stuff!

Jacfourteen · 03-21-2011, 02:07 AM

today I had a 4.5" cutoff wheel on my grinder blow apart and it was about 10" away from my face, also I moved my sawzall and hit the trigger by accident while my finger was up against the trigger. Luckily neither incident caused any blood loss!

However I did hit my self with a hammer two times while I was beating out rivets and holding a center punch, no blood but did cause a few profanities!

vasquezmrysvll · 03-21-2011, 02:36 AM

all this 4.5" grinding stuff brings back memories....almost lost my head literally! the pics are brutal!

frednoah · 03-21-2011, 02:42 AM

I'd probably take a trip to the doctor or urgent care in the morning to make sure its good and cleaned out. If you miss any little pieces of grinding wheel that are in there, you could get a pretty nasty infection.

My father had a grinder kick back at work and skip up his forearm while laying on his back working overhead. Didn't sink deep enough to even bleed, and he cleaned it up/wrapped it as best he could asap. Still ended up with a trip to the doc, a mild infection, and some antibiotics.

vasquezmrysvll · 03-21-2011, 02:49 AM

safety glasses didn't do any good in my case

Tmwoodall · 03-21-2011, 10:34 AM

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safety glasses didn't do any good in my case

Im convinced. Not turning on my grinder until I get a faceshield.

vasquezmrysvll · 03-21-2011, 11:24 AM

yes, INVEST in a face shield

Jacfourteen · 03-21-2011, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by vasquezmrysvll

safety glasses didn't do any good in my case

Ouch! Man that IS brutal.

yob2kanobe · 03-21-2011, 12:30 PM

WOW. thats bad.
Always buy the expensive name brand disks!

eagleuh1 · 03-21-2011, 09:38 AM

Faceshield, gotta buy me a faceshield. Man, that is brutal, Vasquezmrysvll. I've been lucky, mine have all gone the other way.

big_al_71 · 03-21-2011, 10:31 AM

My father lost three fingers last year , I am so worried everytime I use a grinder, jigsaw, sawzall or circular saw..Sorry about your misshap.

longhorn70gmc · 03-21-2011, 02:25 PM

WOW, I am glad your okay. Makes me not want to use mine anymore.

vasquezmrysvll · 03-21-2011, 02:26 PM

i was unsure of picking one up again.... then i had to put my purse down.

03-20-2011, 08:47 PM	#1
68steppsidee Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 196	Attepmted amputation first or second time welder haha but welded all the holes and two of the 4 stake pockets and was grinding one of my not so pretty welds and not having all wood planks in the 68 stepper bed i slipped and the grinder caught the end of my index finger and cut it nearly off.. overall learned a little about welding hahaha

03-20-2011, 08:50 PM	#2
heeroyue2002 fat old dude Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: fresno, california Posts: 1,424	Re: Attepmted amputation [pictures? __________________ 1972 c-10 shortbed 350/400 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389157 1968 workhorse http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446216 Accepting part donations

03-20-2011, 08:50 PM	#4
cerjio Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: coffeyville, Kansas Posts: 195	Re: Attepmted amputation I was filling in the holes that all the PO had put in over the years I was upsizing some of the holes with my half inch drill using a half inch bit, when it caught spun the handle around an cought me under my right eye , yep instant black eye, of course it was good for several laughs latter when i had to go to my wifes office party , all night long I would just say Yes Dear !!!!

03-20-2011, 09:01 PM	#5
68steppsidee Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 196	Re: Attepmted amputation yeah sounds rough haha i'll send pics but it'll be later its wrapped with bandage and scotch tape

03-20-2011, 09:29 PM	#6
Daddy Brim Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 632	Re: Attepmted amputation oooooouuuuuuch!!!!!!!! super glue & duct tape

03-20-2011, 09:50 PM	#7
68steppsidee Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 196	Re: Attepmted amputation brother wouldnt let me he used scotch tape

03-20-2011, 10:03 PM	#8
bosco200 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ste. Genevieve, MO Posts: 526	Re: Attepmted amputation Please post a picture lol.

03-20-2011, 10:09 PM	#9
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: Attepmted amputation You are still typing good!!! Stop grinding your fingers off to get out of work. Heal quick bro!! __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

03-20-2011, 11:00 PM	#10
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	Re: Attepmted amputation Ah a finger is nothing I once had an 8" grinder kick back on me and came about 2-3" from taking my manhood. Thank god I was wearing coveralls it got wrapped up in them and stopped the motor before it could do any serious damage but definatly scared me. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

03-20-2011, 11:07 PM	#11
68steppsidee Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 196	Re: Attepmted amputation It could have been worse i'll lose my nail probably just bad pic where i took with my phone ....

03-20-2011, 11:50 PM	#12
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: Attepmted amputation I was using a cut-off wheel on my 4.5" grinder a few days ago and it came apart. Luckily I had on safety glasses and only got a few hurt spots on my face. I guess I will have to quit using the keep cut-off wheels, lol. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

03-21-2011, 01:19 AM	#13
ItsRandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grand Terrace, Ca. Posts: 1,607	Re: Attepmted amputation Angry power tools or angry women...stay away from both. One can make you bleed, the other can make you bleed AND take half of your stuff!

03-21-2011, 02:07 AM	#14
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: Attepmted amputation today I had a 4.5" cutoff wheel on my grinder blow apart and it was about 10" away from my face, also I moved my sawzall and hit the trigger by accident while my finger was up against the trigger. Luckily neither incident caused any blood loss! However I did hit my self with a hammer two times while I was beating out rivets and holding a center punch, no blood but did cause a few profanities! __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

03-21-2011, 02:36 AM	#15
vasquezmrysvll "the other guy" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olivehurst California 95961 Posts: 901	Re: Attepmted amputation all this 4.5" grinding stuff brings back memories....almost lost my head literally! the pics are brutal! __________________ God Said,"Building A 10 Second Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still....."EXPLETIVE"

03-21-2011, 02:42 AM	#16
frednoah 86 Scottsdale Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 473	Re: Attepmted amputation I'd probably take a trip to the doctor or urgent care in the morning to make sure its good and cleaned out. If you miss any little pieces of grinding wheel that are in there, you could get a pretty nasty infection. My father had a grinder kick back at work and skip up his forearm while laying on his back working overhead. Didn't sink deep enough to even bleed, and he cleaned it up/wrapped it as best he could asap. Still ended up with a trip to the doc, a mild infection, and some antibiotics.



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03-21-2011, 02:49 AM	#17
vasquezmrysvll "the other guy" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olivehurst California 95961 Posts: 901	Re: Attepmted amputation safety glasses didn't do any good in my case Attached Images __________________ God Said,"Building A 10 Second Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still....."EXPLETIVE"

03-21-2011, 11:24 AM	#19
vasquezmrysvll "the other guy" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olivehurst California 95961 Posts: 901	Re: Attepmted amputation yes, INVEST in a face shield __________________ God Said,"Building A 10 Second Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still....."EXPLETIVE"

03-21-2011, 12:30 PM	#21
yob2kanobe Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SE Washington state Posts: 80	Re: Attepmted amputation WOW. thats bad. Always buy the expensive name brand disks!

03-21-2011, 09:38 AM	#22
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: Attepmted amputation Faceshield, gotta buy me a faceshield. Man, that is brutal, Vasquezmrysvll. I've been lucky, mine have all gone the other way.

03-21-2011, 10:31 AM	#23
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Attepmted amputation My father lost three fingers last year , I am so worried everytime I use a grinder, jigsaw, sawzall or circular saw..Sorry about your misshap. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

03-21-2011, 02:25 PM	#24
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: Attepmted amputation WOW, I am glad your okay. Makes me not want to use mine anymore. __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

03-21-2011, 02:26 PM	#25
vasquezmrysvll "the other guy" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olivehurst California 95961 Posts: 901	Re: Attepmted amputation i was unsure of picking one up again.... then i had to put my purse down. __________________ God Said,"Building A 10 Second Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still....."EXPLETIVE"

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