proper tool use

[Greg Newell]

Sorry to hear of your misfortune John. Does go to drive home the point of 
always cutting away from yourself though doesn't it?

Best healing,
Greg Newell


At 10:13 PM 5/7/2004, you wrote:
>List,
>
>Pianotek bushing cloth cutter (#JCC-1, p. D-25)is very, very sharp!
>
>Found out today as I got to use it for the first time today. I was not
>expecting it to be so sharp - was holding a keystick in my left hand
>while gently applying pressure to the bushing to be cut. It cut through
>the wood (not much there 'cause it was a spinet), then cut an inch-wide
>incision about 0.5-0.75" deep into my left index finger. No stitches -
>just Steri-Strips. But an emergency room visit ain't cheap. (It was
>nearly 5:00 p.m. and couldn't get to a clinic in time.)
>
>Stupid me, yes, I know. Y'all be careful out there - someone's done did
>it so you don't have to. Always have the keystick on a workbench or
>floor when using this tool. Hands out of the way! Great tool, though....
>:-)
>
>Johnnie "the Blade" Formsma
>
>
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Greg Newell
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