Jon’s Corner of the Whirled

Ok, so I learned my lesson: power tools are to be respected. The problem is, I knew that before I took a chunk out of my middle finger with the router table! I guess I needed a “gentle” reminder.

I was just being stupid. I was attempting to make sure I had the bit adjusted correctly to make the dados for my fence rails. The problem was, the piece of wood was too small to hold securely. The router sent the piece of wood flying away, leaving my finger to experience the bit. I was just starting to construct a gate to go with the fence we finished before our Disney trip:

Unfortunately, it looks like the gate is going to have to wait a least a week before I will be able to do any real work on it. The ER staff at Providence was great! Friendly, compassionate and they even laughed at some of my jokes.

I realize how lucky I am to only have a flesh wound. While on a business trip to Boise last week, I saw a man missing his right arm and leg. This gentleman wasn’t in a wheelchair, nor did he have a crutch. He hopped everywhere. He hopped out of the restaurant, over to his van, and drove away. It certainly made me realize how lucky I am to have all my limbs.

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