"Mekon" wrote in message
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I walked in today after coming back from a New Zealand holiday and saw my
TS
and felt a little nervous. The last time I used it I cut 2 fingers and
gouged a hole in my thumbprint. I think I came close to losing my left
index
finger, a few mil to the right and I would have.
I know what I did wrong, I know how to avoid it happening again, I know I
will be more careful, and yet still I am a bit anxious. Could I be losing
my
nerve? Will I get over it?

Mekon


Nice to see you back.
20+ years ago, I nicked my left index finger on the table saw. Lost the nail
and a tip of the bone. I now know, never try to flick a loose cutoff before
the blade come to a stop. Will you get over it? I hope not. You will
however, understand your apprehension and move on with your work. I have
never forgotten the incident and it has made me a better woodworked and I
work more carefully now.

Dave