This past Saturday I decided to hit the lathe and rough out some bowls. Unfortunately, I didn't too far into the blanks when I had a painful accident.
How did it happen? Man, I don't know. The bowl gouge must have slipped past center while hollowing the middle, hit the back side and caught, followed the bowl around as it spun and somehow flew full speed into the meat of my hand where the thumb meets the palm. It swelled immediately and was very painful. I later took myself to the ER just to get it an x-ray.Luckily, no broken bones ... just some deep bruising and soar joints. I'll be away from the lathe for a while as I have no grip strength.
Thought I'd share as a reminder to others ... be careful out there!
How did it happen? Man, I don't know. The bowl gouge must have slipped past center while hollowing the middle, hit the back side and caught, followed the bowl around as it spun and somehow flew full speed into the meat of my hand where the thumb meets the palm. It swelled immediately and was very painful. I later took myself to the ER just to get it an x-ray.Luckily, no broken bones ... just some deep bruising and soar joints. I'll be away from the lathe for a while as I have no grip strength.
Thought I'd share as a reminder to others ... be careful out there!