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Accident's? #1: Dont Push Yourself When Tired

Blog entry by Robert Smith posted 601 days ago 431 reads 0 times favorited 20 comments Add to Favorites Watch
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I was tired it was 2:30 am, thought i would continue i didnt like much more. i told myself. Ended up with 20 Stiches , and no Told not to Carve for about a week, never mind i have an order to fill. Please Let’s All be more Carefull And not PUSH OUR SELF’S WHEN WE ARE TIRED

-- Robert, mountainwoodcarving@netzero.net


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DocK16

710 posts in 981 days


posted 601 days ago

VERY good advice. Most accidents happen when either tired, distracted or rushed.

-- DocK, WV

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Danette Smith

126 posts in 1174 days


posted 601 days ago

Sorry to hear of your injury. Yes, we must put things aside when we get tired…you learned the hard way. Take care…prayers for a speedy recovery…hugs…Danette

-- Dangee's Pyrography by Artist Danette Smith

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Bob #2

3037 posts in 915 days


posted 601 days ago

2:30? Man unless you are a fireman or the like you should be in your nug till morning.
That’s a dangerous time to be working with tools as most folks aren’t around to help you if you get in a fix.

I wish you a speedy recovery and hopefully a lesson learned.

Bob

-- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner

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juniorjock

790 posts in 659 days


posted 601 days ago

I hate to hear you got hurt Robert. But I have to ask, which was worse, the injury or having to go to the ER? Just kidding man. Take it easy and give it time to heal up some. I was wondering if your ears were burning Sunday….. I went to see my buddy that works at MECC. He was talking about how good your projects turned out.

-- JJ...... I guess you could say I'm a 54 year old "juniorjock". — Make things with wood.

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Betsy

2386 posts in 790 days


posted 601 days ago

Sorry to hear about your injury Robert. Hopefully you can fill your next week with some relaxation and rest. Give your client a call, I’m sure they’ll understand the problem.

Speedy recovery.

-- You can't get a hug from Facebook.

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dalec

580 posts in 782 days


posted 601 days ago

Sorry to hear about your accident. You are absolutely right as far as working when you are too tired. The chances of making an error or worse having an accident climb dramatically when tired.

Take care of your self and heal quickly.

Dalec

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Russel

2057 posts in 833 days


posted 601 days ago

That’s good advice and a terribly unfortunate way to learn it. The need and desire to get back to it can be very frustrating. I can only wish you patience and wisdom.

-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.

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Karson

25793 posts in 1294 days


posted 601 days ago

Sorry to hear about your accident. Take care and relax and reflect on changes in your work habits.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

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Scott Bryan

20629 posts in 716 days


posted 601 days ago

I am sorry to hear about your accident as well. Too often we try to get in that one last cut or simply need one more part and push ourselves too hard. I hope you get back to carving soon and please be careful.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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ND2ELK

6174 posts in 668 days


posted 601 days ago

Sorry about your accident. Get well soon.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

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Lee A. Jesberger

3710 posts in 873 days


posted 601 days ago

Sorry to hear about your mishap.

It’s all too easy for us to get involved in something and keep going long past the point of being safe.

Get well quickly!

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

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GaryK

9521 posts in 882 days


posted 601 days ago

Good advice. Sorry to hear about your accident.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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Bob A in NJ

522 posts in 893 days


posted 600 days ago

Wow, that’s too bad, what actually happened? What was cut?

-- Bob A in NJ

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rikkor

11335 posts in 768 days


posted 600 days ago

Sorry to hear about your accident. Prayers for quick complete recovery.

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snowdog

808 posts in 876 days


posted 600 days ago

Take care of yourself and don’t be to hard on yourself.
With a little luck we will all learn from our experiences. If that were only true I would be much smarter :)

-- "so much to learn and so little time"..

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MsDebbieP

14156 posts in 1054 days


posted 600 days ago

ouch :(
Don’t push the recovery or you might end up worse than when you started!
2:30 …. I’m almost starting my day by then!

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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Dick, & Barb Cain

7035 posts in 1193 days


posted 600 days ago

Sorry about you unfortunate accident. Take it easy.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

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Critterman

546 posts in 704 days


posted 600 days ago

Sorry to hear when something like this happens to a friend, or anyone else as far as that goes. Funny how we know better, but push ourselves anyway. Well the clients will wait, like Ms Debbie says don’t push the recovery it just ends up being more days away if you do. Take care.

-- Jim Hallada, Chesterfield, VA

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Robert Smith

99 posts in 815 days


posted 600 days ago

THANK’S FOR ALL THE KIND WORD’S, I HOPE I LEARNED SOMETHING. BUT SOME HOW I DOUBT IT

-- Robert, mountainwoodcarving@netzero.net

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Billp

329 posts in 1094 days


posted 600 days ago

Get better soon.

-- Billp

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