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Title: Tis Merely A Flesh Wound
Post by: Ragnarok Forge on January 23, 2011, 06:06:00 PM

Well gang I got a good reminder of how dangerous bladesmithing can be today.  I was working on a blade the same way I always do. The next thing I know I feel a hit on my forehead and my hat goes flying.  The unsharpened blade hit me a glancing blow and left a Frankenstein scratch on my forehead.  

Anyone care to guess what I was doing when the blade became airborne?

A face shield would have prevented this injury.

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Title: Re: Tis Merely A Flesh Wound
Post by: magnus on January 23, 2011, 06:13:00 PM

I'm no bladesmith but my guess would be grinding. Glad your ok. Good reminder for everyone!

Title: Re: Tis Merely A Flesh Wound
Post by: sticshooter on January 23, 2011, 06:29:00 PM

ouch... maybe buffing wheel?<><

Title: Re: Tis Merely A Flesh Wound
Post by: DANA HOLMAN on January 23, 2011, 06:39:00 PM

Either what frank said or you had it on your drill press, face shelds are cheeper then stitches
Dana

Title: Re: Tis Merely A Flesh Wound
Post by: Lin Rhea on January 23, 2011, 06:50:00 PM

Wow. I know how it is. It can happen fast. I'm glad it's a flesh wound.

Title: Re: Tis Merely A Flesh Wound
Post by: amar911 on January 23, 2011, 07:04:00 PM

Glad you're okay Clay. That definitely can be dangerous. Dave McCroskey, who makes knives here in Oklahoma, has told me that he has had a number of times when a knife goes flying off his wheel and up into the rafters of his shop, and he occasionally never finds the blade. Sounds pretty scary to me.

Allan

Title: Re: Tis Merely A Flesh Wound
Post by: Ragnarok Forge on January 23, 2011, 07:06:00 PM

After the whack in the head.  I checked on the scratch and went back out to work in the forge.  Tricia came home from shopping and walked past me several times before she noticed it.  She then gave me that look all wives have and told me to be more careful.  All while dragging me into the house to clean it up.

Title: Re: Tis Merely A Flesh Wound
Post by: skullworks on January 23, 2011, 07:12:00 PM

I vote buffing. Aw shucks...it will give you character!

This is what happens when you don't tape a sharpened blade and don't clamp it down when drilling a hole in the tang and your bit sticks.
 :)

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Title: Re: Tis Merely A Flesh Wound
Post by: amar911 on January 23, 2011, 07:22:00 PM

Clarence, you and Clay and the others need to stop trying to remove body parts! Especially your head, Clay.

Allan

Title: Re: Tis Merely A Flesh Wound
Post by: OconeeDan on January 23, 2011, 07:25:00 PM

Hey LOOK, it cut off your hair too!  :D  
Sorry, I couldn't resist.  
Skully, that looks like it hurt.

Maybe someone should start a topic about shop safety, with only safety tips, and get it stuck at the top?
Dan

Title: Re: Tis Merely A Flesh Wound
Post by: oldpaths on January 23, 2011, 08:47:00 PM

The buffing wheel would be my guess,I consider it the most dangerous tool in the shop.
Glad your ok bro.

Title: Re: Tis Merely A Flesh Wound
Post by: Steve Nuckels on January 23, 2011, 08:57:00 PM

Glad your both OK!

Steve
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Potomac Forge

Title: Re: Tis Merely A Flesh Wound
Post by: Ragnarok Forge on January 23, 2011, 09:18:00 PM

I was forging the tang of a large knife to a different angle.  I didn't have the grip I thought I did on the blade end.  Then, Bam! Another scar on the bald head.

Title: Re: Tis Merely A Flesh Wound
Post by: Toecutter on January 23, 2011, 09:28:00 PM

OUCH!!!

Title: Re: Tis Merely A Flesh Wound
Post by: kansas stik man on January 23, 2011, 10:08:00 PM

dang that is pretty scary stuff.  glad you are ok clay.

Title: Re: Tis Merely A Flesh Wound
Post by: Bodork on January 23, 2011, 11:39:00 PM

Clarence, I did the same thing with slightly different results. You really learn how many nerve endings are on your fingertips when something like this happens!
 Clay, looks like you were very lucky not to loose an eye! Glad you are O.K.!
 
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Title: Re: Tis Merely A Flesh Wound
Post by: Scott Roush on January 24, 2011, 06:32:00 AM

Glad it was Dan who went there and not me! I was sorely tempted :-)  Glad it didn't hit the eyeball Clay.

Title: Re: Tis Merely A Flesh Wound
Post by: Cody D Works on January 24, 2011, 08:23:00 AM

wow... I got a face shield at lowes for $14 because I nearly hit myself in the face with a red hot rr spike. This makes me even more glad I did. Glad it didn't hit anything more vital.

Title: Re: Tis Merely A Flesh Wound
Post by: gudspelr on January 24, 2011, 07:27:00 PM

Hey, buddy-glad to see it wasn't more serious.  Knowing you, I'm a bit surpised you didn't throw a little saw dust or some other clotting agent on your head in the garage and just keep going  :) .  Glad you have your wife there to keep things going well.  In all seriousness, I know how big on safety you are-glad all is well.


Jeremy