Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
8 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
I don't do DIY. I do DIMEIIKM (Do it myself, even if it kills me.) (Original Post) Siwsan Jul 2024 OP
oh goodness,,,, KarenS Jul 2024 #1
It should have been an easy project Siwsan Jul 2024 #2
aren't those famous last words or something? KarenS Jul 2024 #4
So true!! Siwsan Jul 2024 #5
The on/off switch is always your friend. bluescribbler Jul 2024 #6
My 94 yr old dad got a skill saw from Amazon (we sold all his tools as he was in assisted living), laid ... marble falls Jul 2024 #3
Hubs lost part of a thumb doing something just as dumb with a skill saw. slightlv Jul 2024 #7
I caught the fleshy side of my thrumb in a table saw in my late twenties. I took a piece of wood ... marble falls Jul 2024 #8

Siwsan

(27,321 posts)
2. It should have been an easy project
Mon Jul 8, 2024, 06:44 AM
Jul 2024

I think I'm just too tired for even non complicated stuff, right now. But I sat back, took a breath, switched tactics and finally, SUCCESS!! Oh, and realizing there was an on/off button was 'enlightening', to say the least.

KarenS

(4,667 posts)
4. aren't those famous last words or something?
Mon Jul 8, 2024, 07:10 AM
Jul 2024

"It should have been an easy project"

glad you're ok!

Siwsan

(27,321 posts)
5. So true!!
Mon Jul 8, 2024, 07:26 AM
Jul 2024

I'm going to concentrate on DYI flea killing, today. I'm actually thinking about fashioning some coveralls out of a trash bag to keep them off of my trousers while I'm outside plotting and initiating their demise.

marble falls

(62,394 posts)
3. My 94 yr old dad got a skill saw from Amazon (we sold all his tools as he was in assisted living), laid ...
Mon Jul 8, 2024, 06:47 AM
Jul 2024

... a cabinet door on his lap to "trim it" and put a 4" gash on his leg that took all night in the ER to stop bleeding and managed somehow to miss nerves, bone and major artery. We've caught him with two more before he got to use them, since.

Simple rule for self repairers: "Skill saw: no gloves. Gloves: no skill saw. Otherwise you'll be ordering a round of ten drinks with only eight or nine fingers.

slightlv

(4,398 posts)
7. Hubs lost part of a thumb doing something just as dumb with a skill saw.
Mon Jul 8, 2024, 01:23 PM
Jul 2024

And he wasn't anywhere near 94 yo!!! I now try to supervise when he's using any and all power tools, since I'm not well-versed in them, myself. And try to get other, younger friends to do whatever it is hubs thinks MUST be done "right now." Husbands and power tools... two things that worry be greatly!

marble falls

(62,394 posts)
8. I caught the fleshy side of my thrumb in a table saw in my late twenties. I took a piece of wood ...
Mon Jul 8, 2024, 04:19 PM
Jul 2024

... out of the hands of an office drone, it was too small to be cutting on the big industrial saw. "Hey," he said, " don't you need the guard down?"
"Not if you know what you're doing!" I said as the blade neatly removed a layer of skin. I was very lucky. Took a while for it to heal because there weren't two ends of flesh to heal together.

I am very careful and became safety officer in a couple of places I worked at after. I'm in my seventies and wifey has made me de-acquisition my power tools except for two drills. I did not put up much of a fight. I can do more than enough damage with a hammer and screwdriver. Have you made him give up his collection of screws, nuts and bolts? I have mine hidden!

Latest Discussions»Culture Forums»DIY & Home Improvement»I don't do DIY. I do DIME...