Warning.....Graphic Pics

[Bryan Cowing]

I would have the hole in the fence just big enough for the cutter to fit through. I made the same item years ago on a shaper but had the use of a power feeder.Isn't there an after market jig with handles that will clamp onto the stock to make handling small items safe? Something like this from Lee Valley, http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.a...80&cat=1,43000 . I did something similar but with my biscuit joiner, trying to hold 3/4 sq. stock about 12" long and had a dull blade which kicked out the stock, letting my left hand middle finger into the cutter. Loss of nerves in that finger makes using that finger difficult now.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Shelley.....again...thanks for your post! Glad to see you had the courage to get back into the shop! Great idea on the guide blocks!

[Jim Becker]

Oh, my, Shelley. Definitely a wake-up call to all. I hope you heal well and don't have too many issues with your fingers. Ouch!!

[John Cavanaugh]

Shelly,

Good luck with the recovery and Im glad it wasnt worse... I had a little run in with my router about 2 yrs ago, not as bad as yours, but it definitely taught me to be more careful in the shop.

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John Cavanaugh

[Tyler Howell]

What's with the killer routers this week
Feel better soon Shelly

[Chris Padilla]

Shelly, sorry for your loss and pain. The word you are looking for is complacency.

[Bruce Page]

Shelley,
Ouch! It wasn’t easy for me to view the pictures – I’ve been passing by this thread all weekend long (I'm a big pansy). I hate it when people get hurt like this. Don’t ignore those premonitions!

Baby yourself and heal quickly!

[Matt Meiser]

I wish I had read your thread before Saturday. Might have gotten me thinking a little more! Glad you were able to make it back into the shop quicky.

[Rob Blaustein]

I'm sorry this happened to you, but I'm glad you posted. Many of us are self-taught and reading about these mishaps really does help us think about safer use of tools like routers. Get well soon!

[Jeff Sudmeier]

Shelly,

Thanks for the post! Your pictures aren't too gross, at least you took them after it had been cleaned up

Here's to hoping that you recover fully!!

[Rich Torino]

Shelly thanks for the "safety reminder". Unfortunately it look like a painfull one.

It brings up a question though.. What type of coping sleds are out there for router tables?? Who has made them, who as bought a over the counter? I've used a rail and stile set up on a number of raised panel doors without incident but I normally try to make the cope cuts on a 6"ish wide board then rip to width for the rails.. After reading/seeing Shelly's post I'm going to re-think that whole process out again and use a sled..

Rich

[Aaron Montgomery]

Thanks for the post Shelly, but you really didn't have to go to that much trouble to remind us about workshop safety. That looks really bad though and I hope it heals up soon. I think the router is the tool that I fear most for exactly the reason you posted.

Keep us posted on your progress.

[Ian Barley]

Shelly

Thanks for posting. There is only one thing smarter than learning from your own mistakes and that is learning from the mistakes of others - you just gave us all a chance to do just that. I hope that you heel quickly and are back in the shop soon.

[Dick Parr]

Wow Shelley, I'm really sorry to hear/see that. That has got to hurt. I hope you heal up real soon.

[Robert Watsek]

Geez Shelley!

I was aware you had a accident with the router and hoped that it wasnt this bad. And yes it could have been worse but that was bad enough.

I had a accident some yrs back which amputated the end of my left index finger it wasnt a shop accident but it was work related and it hurt like #%*#* for some time. I'm sure glad you posted in the turners forum as I dont often come up here.

Take care of that hand and heal up quickly. Mike is going to have to keep closer watch over ya.

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Bob