I Had a Major Woodworking Shop Injury - What Did I Learn? What Can I do Better?
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- Опубліковано 25 гру 2020
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After 15 years in the trades I had my first major woodworking shop injury on my jointer. I really learned a lot and know I can do better in the future. Although I am embarrassed I did something stupid, we don’t hide our mistakes and I know that my story can help us all learn more about shop safety. Let me know what you’d like to see next. Thanks for watching! Please like, comment and subscribe. Cheers!
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*The guard was in place when I made the cut. My thumb pushed it out of the way when I forgot to move my hand. I moved it for the video*
There are two types of experienced wood workers the ones missing fingers that can tell you from experience what not to do and the ones that have all there fingers who know how to avoid injury. Both have lots of knowledge but it depends on the topic the one missing fingers has hindsight the one not missing fingers has the foresight to not lose a finger.
Get well and ty
Jon, don’t feel bad about the injury. Every safety advocate I’ve met has had their own story and none of them showed embarrassment over the incident. You’re my go-to shop safety guy and I’ll always look to you for advice no matter what! Stay safe and get well soon! Happy holidays!!
I'm glad you're ok, thanks for the video. I'm a newbie and I look forward to the one you're going to do on safety. Keep the videos coming.
Looks almost EXACTLY like what my dad did to his thumb using my Jointer. He's an experienced wood worker, but hadn't been in a shop for a while and never owned a jointer himself. Luckily it healed up ok for him, but he has definitely been a little more nervous about using the tools since. Hope it heals quick.
Even the most careful can make a mistake, showing your mistakes may help another to not make the same mistake. Thanks for sharing.
"We don't hide our mistakes"
Way to stick to your guns even when it's tough. Making videos like this makes us think about safety, makes us consider what we have been doing and whether we need to make changes. Glad you'll fully recover!
Hyy friend 🙏🤝🤝🇮🇩
Thanks for posting this. When I was in the Air Force my boss used to say that in crisis we default to our lowest level of training. Drilling for an earth quake or, in this case, a jointing accident always seems dull and unhelpful in the moment. But for those who find themselves in a high stress situation rely on these basics. In my case, ten years ago I was struck by a pickup truck while crossing the street (distracted driver made a left in a hurry without looking for pedestrians). She was in shock, but I did exactly what Johnathan did: I took a breath, and relied on that previous emergency training. She walked up to move me and I had to tell her that I might have a spine injury (I didn’t thank god). Told her to. All 9/11. And when a bystander came up to me, after asking me basic things like my name and stuff I knew he had basic first aid. I told him I knew he was responsible for me until paramedics arrived. He confirmed and then took over for the other driver and bystanders who came to help as well. Long story short, it’s never a bad idea to plan these out even if you think it’ll never happen.
Looking forward to the first aid video in the new year.
It always happens when you're rushing. Had a mishap on a table saw and it was do to me rushing through something. Luckily it just needed a few stitches. Thanks for sharing because hopefully it helps someone avoid this mistake.
I give him props for admitting it most educators wouldn’t even think about it
I got the tip of my finger on a table saw not long ago, blade hit an insane knot and bent the entire guard around the blade down. Luckily can't really tell by looking but I'm still feeling the pain from the damaged nerve in the finger tip.....I have too much pride ever brag about it to any of my friends so nobody knows about my day in the hospital haha
@@davidhunt4129 lol I feel ya I was cutting cholla cactus on a miter saw without bracing it down. It shifted an got me in the shoulder no big injury but god it hurt.
False, bro. Most experienced workers in this world will spread their mistakes as a point of pride.
"Ah yes, I've made that mistake too"
@@chadbingham8069 maybe depending on the friends you have I guess, none of mine are into the woodworking thing like I am so the conversation will likely never come up about mistakes with tools
I've mounted a framed photo of my finger injury at my workplace as a warning that injuries can happen to ANYONE, regardless of experience. It has that statement in the frame. I teach high school students who think they know it all. My tablesaw injury occurred after 20 years of teaching. Looking at my finger now, you wouldn't know anything had happened, but on the day....
Sharing honest mistakes and advice is the sign of a professional. We learn more through failures then success. Thank you for sharing your wisdom from the incident
As Adam Savage said in one of his videos. "Calm people live, panicked people die" and that goes so much for a shop injury
I saw the thumbnail and didn't want to watch it. I've seen a couple of these now and I make myself watch them. Sometimes more than once. It's easy to get complacent from time to time and these type of videos remind me to stay vigilant. Thanks for sharing. It's something every woodworker needs to see.
I’m sorry you got hurt. Thank you for posting this video. It’s so important to be truthful with people who look up to you as an authority on woodworking. It only increases my respect for you. Peace.
Take it from an "old guy", a real woodworker isn't one who is missing a finger or part of a finger. The REAL woodworker is one who has the courage to keep practicing their passion even after an injury.
This resonates with me. I made myself get out and finish the small thing I was doing with my crappy miter saw the following day. I just did it really slow and steady and didn't annoy my stitches. I knew I couldn't let the fear set in and rule me.
Fast forward a year and I finally upgraded to a sweet 36v makita miter saw :D
An interesting fun quote. It took me a couple months to recover from cutting off the end of my finger, which allowed for a lot of mental build up in that time. I was for sure not excited to get out there, but I was also determined to finish the piece. Not sure if it was being a "real woodworker" or being incredibly stubborn and not liking a defeatist attitude in myself. For me it was much harder to gain the courage after the injury of doing things I had done for years, than the first time learning them. I was fearful learning, but excited, while I was more fearful after the injury. I still have that fear with me today when working out in the shop, but I like to think of it as a useful reminder of safety vs a limiting characteristic. Somedays it works out that way, somedays it doesn't, but eventually I make it out there. Accidents happen to all of us, just the results will vary.
@@NicholasTuck I feel you man. I remember the first time turning on my table saw after my injury. My body went into fight or flight mode for a few minutes.
Honestly Jonathan, your complete honesty, candor and humility in this situation makes me respect you even more! Your ability to take this unfortunate event and turn it into an incredibly valuable teachable moment speaks volumes of you, your character and why people like myself come to your channel to learn. Thanks for being the man that you are and I'm glad that you're going to be fine and make a full recovery.
I'm sorry to hear about your injury Jonathan! Thanks for sharing your story, and reminding us all about safety in woodworking! Stay safe!
I needed this video, I've been slacking and what's worst is I know I have.
Dude, I was just thinking the same thing.
I think it's very interesting and apt what you say about focus. I have spoken about this as well how I consider safety equipment the third most important thing to prevent injury. First and foremost you need to have knowledge about the machine you're using, how it works and how it can bite you. Secondly you need focus, absolute focus on what you're doing. So much focus that hell could open up behind you and you still have the focus to turn off the machine before turning around. Every time, hands down, I have hurt myself beyond nicks and scratches it's because I have lapsed in my focus. I still hold the belief though that in everyday use hand tools, especially knives and chisels, are a heck of a lot more dangerous than power tools simply because one tends to do stupid things with them, not respecting them for the sharp tools they are. And yes, I'm looking at my own scarred hands when I type this.
Glad to see you're not worse off than you were, and get to keep all your fingers!
My chisel is really sharp, there is proof on my finger... "Im just gonna" is the biggest warning! :D
@@MrAdsghf yep, that's exactly how I stabbed a utility knife just about clean through my thumb, because I was too lazy to reach for the proper tool, and thus not focused on what I was doing. Just don't do it, it's not worth the ten seconds it would take to get the right tool, even compounded over hundreds of times doing it, if you're going to end up with an unusable hand for a while as you have to heal.
@@SwitchAndLever yep, recently took a utility knife to my thumb also trying to rush. It slipped and cut so fast and clean. Worst injury I’ve had yet.
My shop teacher from junior high would always tell us that the chisel is the most dangerous tool in the wood shop.
My cousin almost killed himself with a chisel when we were teenagers, he was carving a piece sitting down, slipped and stabbed his leg, he missed the main artery by 1mm
These are the best kind of videos JKM, and I think you should do even more of them. As much as we can learn watching you do things right, seeing what you did wrong has much more of an impact, especially to us new woodworkers. Human nature is that we all get comfortable and cocky and wind up cutting corners. This is a great reminder of the price for doing so. Great work brother!
I really appreciate your up front honesty and willingness to educate the woodworking community. Thank you for sharing your recent experience in real time. Looking forward to what you have to share with us in 2021. Take care.
No need to be “ashamed” or “embarrassed”, your actions proved your mortality amongst woodworkers! This unfortunate experience will, undoubtedly, resonate more with your less experienced viewership, like myself, who learn from your tutelage and tips, as well as benefit from your products. Your plight makes me realize that I can never become so relaxed or comfortable while woodworking that I can afford to lose even an ounce of focus, particularly under the pretext of gained experience ... and to always, absolutely always think SAFETY FIRST!
☺🤝🤝
John, one of the things I'd advise is: when doing narrow pieces of stock in the jointer, "choke up" on the fence, so that very little of the cutter head is showing. Too many people joint small pieces with the entire cutter face open, and it is asking for disaster. Glad you are ok.
exactly 👍
Good advice. I've never thought of doing that. Will do from now on.
Yeah then it would never happen. European guards are also better since they are above the piece and cutter head. And the work piece goes under it.
@@terrybollenbaugh7622 it's quick Terry, I will change it up to ten times in a long day if I'm doing a lot of processing👍
I was thinking the same thing.
I know what you're going through. This time last year I was waiting for my SawStop to be delivered. I became paranoid about my old saw even though I kept working and stuck the end of my thumb in the blade and ended up with a twin injury to yours. I felt stupid and angry but thankful that I didn't hit bone. One thing to prepare for is it will take a long time to heal completely.
This summer my friend stuck his thumb into my SawStop and would have lost the whole digit, the saw shut down as advertised and he wondered what happened. He didn't even know his thumb hade hit the blade. Saw paid for itself right there. SawStop replaced cartridge for free.
Such a great, wonderful introduction. Being brave to acknowledge and discuss your mistake here has produced one of the best educational videos you've done.
There's nothing I can add that hasn't been said here already. I just want to say I'm glad you're OK.
Nearly the same experience and thumb injury on, of all things, a 2" forstner bit on the drill press. Dad lost part of three fingers on the jointer at 83 after a full life woodworking without an accident. It happens fast, and only takes a moment of lost focus. Every point you made is spot on.
Glad you are ok JKM. This is one of my favorite woodworking channels, as well as a major inspiration to me and to know that you took a serious injury is very eye opening. I try to be as safe as i can be, but stuff happens that we cant avoid sometimes. So glad you are ok and i wish you a speedy recovery.
Thanks for showing your shortcomings. It means very much to me and I’m sure others. We woodworkers often learn to hide our mistakes and appear perfect but no student ever learns if mistakes don’t happen. Thanks for being real and helping me and other be better,
I was friends with a guy who had a serious accident on a jointer . Forty years later, and I still have thoughts of him each and every time I turn my jointer on.
So the jointer killed him?
@@tylersmith9868 No , but took some of his fingers, A few friends would get together and play music, that ended his guitar playing.
I really admire your honesty! This video just shows how accidents happen in a second thank you 🙏
Thank goodness you're alright! I saw "jointer injury" and had Perkins brother's jointer injury in mind and had me squirming...
Take care and speedy recovery
Good to see that you're ok, thanks for sharing. We can all learn a lesson from this, as I'm sure we all have those moments where "It will be fine just this once.." but we're gambling with our health.
Good on you for making this video. Extra credit and respect. Keep at it, you're among the best.
My full respect that you "looked in the mirror", and that you "showed it to us" as well.We are all just people, and we make mistakes .... the only question is whether we learn anything from them.
I’m grateful for the video, and I hope you recover as soon as possible.
Glad you’re alright! Thanks for the video! Honestly I love the fact that this video sheds light on shop safety and what you mentioned lazer focus on what you’re doing.
Thanks so much for taking safety seriously! I quit the construction industry because of safety concerns, I have unfollowed and avoided UA-camrs because of safety concerns. Its so important and so many people don't take it seriously.
Good on you for sharing, and particularly for saying that there's always a couple of seconds, cut by cut, where you need to pause and ask yourself, "How does this go wrong?" So important.
Thank you for the reminder. I'M new to woodworking and this really drove home the reason to never cut corners on safety.
Thank you for making this video. I put my finger through my router a few months ago, I was so incredibly embarrassed I almost quit woodworking. Happened at the end of the day; was tired, not focused, said ok one more cut then I’m done. Should have listened to my instinct like you said. Appreciate your honesty and your humility!
That first time back at the tool that "bit you" is always a weird one. I myself had a fight with a jointer 6 months ago. Good to see that you're back in the mix
Jonathan. This is probably one of the single most important videos I’ve ever listened to. I’m a safety nut as well. I have grippers, plush blocks, and feather boards up the gazoo and in 2017, after 35 years as a woodworker, I made a mistake on my table saw and lost three fingers. I hope everyone listening will always slow down, take a moment before performing some action in the shop and refocus on what they’re about to do.
The more I see stuff like this the more I feel wreckless not getting a Sawstop when I could afford one if I made it a priority. I'm new to woodworking, and I'm as careful as possible, but reading this, and seeing the video, is a reminder that mistakes happen to everyone at some point.
The saw stop is very very worth it if you value your digits. I will never use another table saw without one after my accident.
Mike, thanks for that comment. I gotta get a SawStop. Been thinking about it for a while.
Glad it wasn't any worse dude, that's terrifying. A guy I work with lost his pinky to a dado stack. I heard about it the day after it happened, and at the time I had my dado stack in my saw. I didn't touch my saw for weeks after hearing about it, and it didn't even happen to me!
A guy I work with lost two fingers and halfway mangled the other two with a dado...those things are meat grinders for sure. Makes me glad I'm a plumber and don't mess with table saws much, lol.
Wow! Super scary accident! You are the second woodworking channel I watch that has had a serious injury, Stumpy Nubs being the first.
I truly appreciate your frankness and humility! Mad respect to you for being so honest with us. Speedy recovery to you. 😎👍
I took a chunk out of my index finger 1 week ago on the table saw. Thanks for making me feel like not such a screw up
"How is this tool going to hurt me? "... sage advice. The most painful injury I've every had was from a large horizontal belt sander. If you aren't comfortable, step back and get help or at least rethink your process.
I'm sorry you got hurt. Prayers got a quick and complete recovery. Here's to a happy and healthy new year!
Dang what happened?
@@rebeccaperkins3609 I was young and dumb. Was sanding the saw marks off a long, skinny piece of scribe molding. The dancer grabbed it and yanked it right out of my hand leaving the middle the fingers of my right hand (that had been pushing into the molding for pressure) getting sanded by an 8' horizontal belt sander. Those 3 fingers were flat and I was missing at least half the nail on each finger. Let's just say it throbbed for days and using the restroom was awkward because I'm right handed.
Dude, had no idea. Glad for the warning!
@@rebeccaperkins3609 just be aware. Any tool can get you. If you aren't comfortable, step back and say so or get further instructions.
"Rushing to get things done" Jonathan - that is a very important video!
Jonathan, I’m so glad you’ll be ok. You can be proud that you teach safety to all that watch. And you’ve reminded me to keep my head in the shop 100% when I’m in there working. Thank you.
Thanks for your honesty, modesty, and humility. These are some of the reasons I love your channel.
I'm glad you're back in the saddle!
I know that this isn't the exact same, but my dad always told me that riding a motorcycle is just like a power tool so it kind of adds up in my head. He always said to ride a bike like everyone on the road is out to kill you. I mean I've seen it personally where people don't pay attention and it backfires real quick. That idea has permeated much of my thought process when dealing with dangerous tools. This is not only an eye opener to you, but to the rest of us who see what a slip of the mind can cause. I thank you for letting us know and hope that everything goes well with your recovery.
I can relate 100% to this. I make a similar correlation between motorcycle riding and power tools, also because of my dad. Many people think acknowledging all the ways something can kill/injure you is morbid or a sign of weakness, but it’s the only way you can adequately prepare and avoid those situations. It honestly becomes second nature after awhile. Here’s to practicing “defensive driving” in the wood shop!
I am both a woodworker and a rider and I agree you constantly need to be thinking of what you are doing at all times , as soon as you become complacent that's when it happens .
Agree, it has happened to be on a bike (20 years ago), ..became absent minded for short moment, something ran across road in front.. in a panic I hit front brake harder than rear, bike skid, got dragged few meters, ripped deep skin in chest....
I learnt a phrase that I will always remember.
"Familiarity can Breed Contempt".
I also imagine the worst accident that can happen.
Even more over the top if I am not using it, it is Unplugged.
Looks exactly like what I did to my thumb on the table saw, so man do I feel for you! I'm glad you're ok, and thank you for using your platform to teach safety like this.
Thanks for sharing and being honest! This is a really good reminder that no matter how experienced safety still needs to be at the forefront. Wishing you a quick recovery and happy new year.
First off I’m glad your ok and it wasn’t worse!! Thank you for showing your mistake and how to avoid it!! I actually had an accident with kickback and broke my hand that requires surgery. I get that done on deck 30th. But on my channel I also show what my mistakes were and how to avoid it! It is always good to show this so others learn. Thank you again!!
I respect you more that you showed this rather than hiding it. Honestly this is one of my favorite woodworking subscriptions.
This is definitely one of the most important videos I’ve seen in a while. Thank you for making this. Working in EMS for 5 years I’ve seen quite a few injuries like this, and yeah accidents happen but I hate when people glorify it like it’s a funny rite of passage. Thanks again for putting it out there even when it was you who had the accident.
My better half sliced her thumb open last weekend. Took a few stitches to close it up. The Dr said for finger injuries a rubber band around the base of the digit is a great way to stop bleeding. He even used one while putting in the stitches.
Hm I never would’ve thought about that
I tried film bandage some weeks ago. Very good for nearly full restauration. Very stinky in the first weeks, but its worth.
We us a specific brand in our Emergency Department called the "Tourni-Cot". I'd have to say the "green" size is the one I use most often. Makes for a nice bloodless field when closing wounds. marmed.com/products/tourni-cot/
@@boyneskibum Interesting.
Is there a max amount of time for one of these or rubber bands should be left on?
wont need stitched off a surface planer and they probably be nowhere to put that rubberband either
That could have been way worse! Glad you're fine! Thanks for the video, I'm sure people will be extra careful after these advice, myself included.
Glad you’re okay, thank you for posting this and helping new woodworkers like myself.
So glad you’re ok! Thanks for sharing, teaching others. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas! Happy new year coming.
1) don't work when you are tired!
2) don't get overly invested in "completion"!
3) mentally work through your process before each cut!
4) use the guard unless removing it is unavoidable....
#3 saves on a lot of mistakes, not just the bloody kind. *&^%$# compound miters in crown molding.
6 December 20 I almost lost my finger on a table saw. I’ll admit I lost my focus as well. Have a FDP tendon laceration and was out 4 months. Finally making my way back into woodworking. Definitely learning more and more each day to respect the tools even if they are hand tools. Mad respect for admitting you made a mistake Jonathan. That Suizan dovetail saw I just bought from you is also super sharp 😅
Thanks for your humbleness! I like the sentiment that we don't good our mistakes, and it's a lesson that we can all learn to be less prideful. You're definitely a good mentor for people to have, and I'm glad you're okay. Also glad that the helical head didn't pull your thumb between itself and the indeed table 😬
Glad you're okay, Jonathan! I've heard a lot of jointer horror stories, too. That injury could have been a lot worse. Happy to see you're going to be able to make more videos for us! I've learned so much from you and I can't wait to build my own wood shop some day.
The best advice: ask yourself “how can this hurt me?”, every time you switch the power on.
Better to ask it before you turn the power on 😆
Glad your ok Jonathan thanks for your honesty 👍
110% respect to you and your teaching methods. We can never get complacent and never forget safety with every hobby / job.
I sincerely appreciate your words about how a serious accident in the woodshop does not have to happen. I'm pretty new to the hobby and I've had the same thoughts about quitting after hearing about other people losing fingers, etc. It's extremely helpful to hear someone with your experience say outright that it doesn't have to happen.
One thing I’m guilty of not doing on the jointer, is moving the fence over where the cutter head only exposes the width of the wood. It’s just laziness on my part really. But I have suffered a router accident about like that on my thumb. Not cool at all. Was so mad at myself that I finished routing what I had to finish before stopping. It was already so numb from the injury that I figured I’m not gonna stop lol.
Phil, about the fence you are quite right, buts lets be fair; the knives are always developing nicks and we are always searching for an intact stretch of cutter head, aren’t we? A good argument for the euro-style bridge guard versus the porkchop.
Remember a dull chisel is more dangerous than a sharp on.
Sharp one
Sahrp oen
not if you drop it on your foot, ill take the dull one in that scenario
Thanks for making this and in the face of feeling embarrassed. I think we can all relate to the chain of events and distractions that led to working less safely, and this is an important reminder not to take shortcuts on safety for any reason and to trust our inner voice when things feel sketchy. I wish you a good recovery. Thanks.
I really appreciate how honest you are in your videos. I’m learning a significant amount watching your videos. Thanks for making this.
Everyone makes mistakes, thanks for sharing
JKM-thanks for posting this although it’s never pleasant; I learned a similar lesson with a terrible kickback incident because of 1 careless lapse in judgement.
I REALLY appreciate this video man. Glad to hear you’re going to make a full recovery!
Honestly, I’m really thankful and proud of you for making this video. I personally believe it’s important to utilize your platform to help educate, especially when the educational opportunity expands into panic response. Hoping for fast healing!
Never liked "leg-o-mutton" guards, since an early instructor clipped his finger when demonstrating one. Always prefer the "European" style guard now, limitations and all. Good clip, thanks for sharing. Very helpful in looking at how easy complacency creeps in (even if only for a second...).
Yes a European guard would have prevented this.
Could you show us what an European guard looks like? Please.
@@leonardorojas1781 The Euro style is a "bar" that covers the blades and you adjust it to the width of what you're joining. martin-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Suvamatik-300x225.jpg
@@leonardorojas1781 Here's a combination machine with one... www.machines4u.com.au/view/advert/12-Combination-Planer-Thicknesser/270124/
I have had a couple of injuries over the years and some close calls. It only takes a momentary lapse of attention and power tools can give a very serious injury indeed. You were lucky. God bless u and ha e a safer year ahead.
Thank you for the honesty in your injury, wish you a speedy recovery and hope to see you back in the shop soon JKM
Anybody that gatekeeps woodworking behind hurting yourself, of all things, is absolutely off their rocker.
Glad to see you're on the mend, Jonathan. Stay safe out there!
Other possible safety measures with the jointer: that red guard that's pushed out of the way & moving the fence forward for narrow lumber so there is only enough blade exposed to cut the workpiece. I hope this helps someone.
The guard was in place. I moved it for the video.
@@katzmosestools oh yeah. I figured as much. I just hadn't heard it mentioned as a safety precaution in the video & I was throwing it out there for anyone who has removed theirs or doesn't use it.
No offense intended.
@@katzmosestools you may want to think about puting a "european-style" guard on your jointer. It forces you to take your hand off the piece when you come close to the blades.
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@@ensen89 is that the one that is a “bar” that goes across & over the cutting area?
@@ironwood1621 yes. I put a link in my last command to a picture. Is that not shown to you? I wanted to avoid confusion, would be sad if youtube did not let me.
A company I worked for had a motto about safety: " All accidents a preventable". If you believe that, I have a bridge to sell you. This company had a catastrophic boiler explosion, 2 of their employees will never work again a third is a basket case but still employable. Could your accident have been avoided, yes. For those who have interruptions while wood working, stop, completely stop what you have been doing and start the process over with a clear mind and all your thoughts on what you were doing when interrupted.
I am missing the pad on my right hand index finger and an eighth inch of bone on my third finger same hand, same accident. You will heal but will remember this experience for the rest of your life, mine happened 50+ years ago, I remember it to this day. Happy New Year!!!
I would still say that accidents are preventable. Maybe the ones affected couldn't, but something was wrong with the boiler or its operation.
Not an accident, its a incident, human error, mistake
@@bmack8062 Oh, you bet there was something wrong with the boiler, the brand new pressure relief valve didn't relieve the pressure in time. Could it have been avoided, certainly, should have hired the other company to do the work on replacing the bad pressure relief valve. The other company was only 2 weeks behind on their jobs, but it would have save this company 3 months of down time if they hadn't been behind.
This is super valuable. Don't be ashamed of your mistakes - you're using this as an opportunity for tons of people to learn from them. Huge net positive there my man.
Thank you for telling your injury story. While I’ve been blessed with only a few minor injuries, I’ve had some close calls. One never forgets them and tries to learn from them.
Sorry to see that this happened, but did you at least get it in super slow-mo? 😂
19000 fps! I wish. Was remaking something I screwed up so I wasn't shooting.
@@katzmosestools just imagine the video title "I cut my finger off at 19,000 fps" instant 5 million subscribers minimum
I'd get to box the Paul Brothers within the week!
Love the twisted humor !
You win the internet for the rest of the day, do with it what you will. 👍😂😂😂
Yes, everyone should take the First Aid courses Red Cross offers.
I'm so sorry that happened to you and I know that was not easy to share. Keep taking those deep breaths, Jonathan. You are worth it, to us, to yourself, and to your family. Again, thank you for your transparency in such a vulnerable moment. We look forward to seeing your next video whenever you are ready. (But, don't take too long as it only gets harder the longer we take to push the fears away.) Stay safe and heal quickly! (Prayers for that, btw.)
You know what they say: it happens to the best of us. I am glad your injury is "only" this, and I hope you will recover soon, so you can continue making great content, Jonathan!
Thank you for spelling out s-h-i-t so that you didn’t hurt my ears the way you did your finger
Glad you weren't hurt to bad, it could of been a lot worst...as you mentioned yourself.
I personally believe all injuries can be avoided. Curious why you were not using the guard, nor did you mention using it in the future.
Thank you for been straight up honest! They say you learn from your mistakes! So lesson learnt. I hope you still had a great Christmas and spent the valuable time with your beautiful family!
Thank you for sharing your learnings with us!
Those 3 seconds where you showed your thumb where hard to look at, but this gives all of us the opportunity to learn from your mistake. I guess this video will save a couple of thumbs from being sawed off.
I have systematically determined that the quickest way to get to see a dr in the emergency room or the "doc in a box" is to bleed on their floor. The only people ahead of you will be heart attacks and gunshot victims.
💯 can confirm!
Speaks volumes how helpful you are to the wood working nation by doing this video.
My Man! Thank you for making this latest video and keeping it real. Prayers for a speedy recovery.
Man... Glad you're okay. Thank you for the thoughtful review of lessons learned and sharing.
Sorry to hear you got hurt. Happy to see it was "minor” & you'll be OK.
I had the misfortune to witness a much worse thumb vs jointer accident when I was in high school. (Mid-1960's). One of the shop teachers came over to the woodworking shop to run a piece of wood through the jointer. It was lunchtime, a short piece of wood and he was in a hurry. Basically violating half the safety rules he and the other instructors had hammered into us. When the predictable happened, he ended up with less than half his thumb. I know I learned to stop & think. Haven't yet had an injury from a power tool. And I have a checklist for each of them & review it before each use.
I'll keep an eye out for the episode with the first responder, especially as my shop is more than 100 ft from the house.
Thank you for sharing. I just got into woodworking this year and it is good to hear these stories to help me realize anything can happen at anytime. I've learned to trust my gut but I can see how it is so easy to rush things and get comfortable with these tools. I'm glad you are okay. It seems it could of been so much worse. Praise God.
Great job and thank you for sharing. I’ve learned so much from you and appreciate your focus on safety. It’s truly valuable to hear of your mistake and couldn’t have been easy to share.
Jonathan, sincere thanks for this. I just got a jointer and was afraid to fire it up, now I’m extra scared, but that’s good. I’m so glad you’re ok and thanks for showing humility. Best wishes for recovery.
I am happy to hear and see that you are okay! Thank you very much for sharing your story with us and how to prevent that injury in the future! All the best to you in the new year!
You've put out a lot of great videos but this PSA on safety is my favorite because it took courage to admit your mistake, and more importantly a reminder for everyone walking in the their shop to be more focused!
Thanks!!
I'm glad you're okay! Beyond the lesson here, and beyond injury itself, what hit me the most is that you remember every part of what happened and how it happened. I broke my neck in a car accident 22 years ago and I still remember every second leading up to it, through it, and after it. To me, that's a valuable thing, too, because it made me a much more conscientious driver once I'd recovered. I'm willing to bet your injury makes you MUCH more conscious about safety than you already were.
Thanks for posting this. Don’t be ashamed-a little embarrassed is quite enough-don’t beat yourself up. Man, stuff like this happens at the speed of light. We are so vulnerable working by ourselves in a garage or shop. I’m sure this video will save quite a few students from damaging their fingers.