I Got a Gentle Reminder Today

[MrWhoopee]

I was removing the pin from some Torx security screws on the lathe today. Small, close work, so I had my cheaters on and was leaning in close so I could see. Suddenly I realized my head was being pulled towards the ways. Fortunately it was slow enough that I had time to realize that my braid had been snagged by the lead screw and reverse the power switch, freeing myself. Just lucky the QCGB wasn't set for 4 tpi.

How many times have I admonished an employee about something similar?

 

[jbobb1]

I was removing the pin from some Torx security screws on the lathe today. Small, close work, so I had my cheaters on and was leaning in close so I could see. Suddenly I realized my head was being pulled towards the ways. Fortunately it was slow enough that I had time to realize that my braid had been snagged by the lead screw and reverse the power switch, freeing myself. Just lucky the QCGB wasn't set for 4 tpi.

How many times have I admonished an employee about something similar?

Luck was on your side today my friend!

 

[brino]

Luck was on your side today my friend!

....but let's not test it too often, okay?

 

[SLK001]

These are the best type of learning experiences - those that teach us a lesson WITHOUT us having to sacrifice a limb or something. I had a similar lesson using a chainsaw recently. It didn't cost me any limbs, but man I sure learned that lesson.

 

[DavidR8]

Oh boy, so glad you weren't injured!

 

[WhyW8]

WOW.. that was close.. Glad it turned the way it did!

 

[snoopdog]

Glad you weren't injured, Seems like it takes these things from time to time , to keep us aware.

 

[matthewsx]

Wait, Mr. Whoopee has a braid????

 

[mmcmdl]

Wish I had to worry about my hair getting caught in the lathe . Glad you're OK Mr. Whoop !

 

[SLK001]

Wish I had to worry about my hair getting caught in the lathe .

Even when I had hair, it was never in a braid! What is he, some kind of hippie?