Billy Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 So, below is an x-ray of my foot just above the heel. The little white piece to the right of the 'R' is a 5mm piece of a steel krause burr. Another small piece resting in the bone. My rotary tool, that had the burr in it, was accidentally knocked off my bench and hit my foot that was resting on the side of my stool. When I picked up the tool the burr had broken off and a small trickle of blood rolled down my foot where I thought the burr had simply 'scratched me'. I couldn't find the broken piece but because it really didn't hurt that much, I was convinced it was not in my foot and simply continued carving. That was about 6 weeks ago. It did eventually heal and seemed ok even though it was a touch tender but by no means painful. Then, I was running for my bus the other week and it seemed to aggravate it, to a point when I was in a bit of pain. So as you can see, a trip to the doc to get an x-ray revealed that the burr is lodged well into my foot. And apparently not that easy to get out. Especially as the wound had healed over. I'm booked in to have it surgically removed under a general anesthetic next month. So, I guess I can stake claim to be one of the few, perhaps only bone carver to stake claim to carving their 'own' bone. Cheers, Billy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted April 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 The x ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathy Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Carving your own bones whilst still in use hey,lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt K Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Ouch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bella Nicol Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Ouchy! We now know you get your calcium! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Ummm, think I will put my safety glasses back on next time I carve... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony N Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 dam thats must be a pain nice xray by the way all the best and by the way next time wear shoes when carving lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Townsend Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I was doing some work on my jointer when low and belold my finger slipped off the end of my work piece and cut the nd of my index finger clean past the nail bed. This is what it looks like just after the mishap and then a year later. Don't try this at home with your wife present. This is pretty bad so look at your own risk. But let it be lesson to you, it was to me I installed the guard soon after. ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuri Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 That should come with a parental warning, you know... If not outright R18 warning. I have had a few of my fingers chopped around too, so I know this firsthand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Seton-Browne Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 ouch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted August 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 You win. I haven't had a good look at the pics as they make me a little squeamish lol. My wife has a similar injury, but hers is the middle finger, and it was a water skiing accident . Thanks for sharing though haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 well if you lose a finger look at it this way now you get a 10 percent discount on your manacure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Anderson Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I built an airplane out of fiberglass. When I finished I swore to never again run a tool that made dust. Seeing these pictures I'm happy with my decision. Now you know why I love engraving/carving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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