stooopid is me

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  1. Stagehand

    Stagehand Member

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    I use to see some of the injuries posted here and wonder how one could be so careless.
    Now I am looking in the mirror.

    Today I tried to remove my right thumb with a hatchet. Did a pretty good job of it if I might say.

    Was splitting some kindling and went to set the hatchet in the end of the stick.
    No I didn't use a baton, that would have been the smart thing to do.
    I held the stick 8" below the blade (stoopid!!), set the hatchet on the end and dropped the whole mess
    about an inch. The beard went in 3" and hit a knot. The stick split to the knot and then chipped out freeing the blade. I now have a nice 2 1/2 gash across the top of my thumb just below the hand / thumb joint.
    No apparent nerve damage but I might have nicked a tendon. I have to see a hand surgeon tomorrow.

    This wasn't a case of a dull tool. The edge is shaving sharp.
    Part of the issue is the stick was probably to small in diameter (1 1/4") to be split in this fashion.

    What really makes me angry is I Know Better!

    Don't be one of those guys that say It will never happen to me.
    It Can. Be Careful!!
     
  2. ManOfSteel

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    That's why I use the Mors method, hold both and lay the hatchet on top of the stick, stick on top of a log or table, and split it.
     
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    I'm a batoning heathen for this reason. I struggle splitting with a hatchet. A big knife is safer for me.
     
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    I debated grabbing my 3 or 5 but the hatchet was closer by 6'.
     
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    Last winter I almost messed up with a hatchet making kindling. I cut myself deep but didn't mess up bone. Batoning for me. Much safer.
     
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    Been there done that. Same deal making kindling, with a brand new wetterlings Hudson Bay axe. Sunk it into my index finger. Had to pack my mule back up and ride about 7 hours back to town to get stitched up. 7 stitches.
     
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    Double like... !!!
     
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    I always use a sissy stick now....
     
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    pics? need those injury pics! WE'RE all twisted like that :D
     
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    Ask and you shall receive. Oh! And it was in the rain too.
     

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    Niiccceeee!!!:D
     
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    Let's be honest. Injury pics are always needed.
     
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    Woo Hoo, hand surgery tomorrow!
    Pctures to follow.
     
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    We are a loony lot, with scars and stories to match. Removed 3/4's of my "FU" fingernail and a slice of meat underneath last year with that excactly same maneuver. :). Luckily there was quick clot sitting not 6 ft away.
     

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