David wrote:
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Thanks for the reminder that nailgun safeties are far from foolproof,
and they can cause some big injuries. Especially to the hand holding the
wood, and (for some reason) to the thigh and knee. I'm not quite sure
how you get hit in the head, but I'm sure people find ways.

David S.

I almost copped it in the head while framing a house. My brother was
nailing 2 90x45's together when the nail deflected off a knot hidden
inside the timber. The nail must have moved about 12 inches from its
intended direction the knot separated the 2 pieces of pine and ended up
about 45 degrees from where it should have gone. Now I have learned my
lesson and don't place myself or anyone else within 180 degrees, forward
of the gun.

Andrew