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[REGP]

Ouch!
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Did a similar thing quite a few years ago when trying to lay new Lino in bathroom on Xmas eve, hooked end of Stanley left two inch gash on thumb.
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Family did a good job of holding it together with plasters and bandage (steri strips weren't around then) until after Xmas but I still ended up in A & E for a number of stitches and that all important Tetanus jab, don't miss out on that.
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Ray

[jonclox]

Ouch  bad luck Lawrence hope it heals ok
I think that over the years I must have abused  my hands in just about every way (burned,crushed,drilled, cut and even given them a taste of mains electrics) but they generally seem to recover and stride towards the next catastrophe that are instore for them both   

[Newportnobby]

This about seems to sum it up


Reg Prescot Makes a Cabinet

[BobB]

I'm just about to start doing some work on the layout so this was a timely reminder to be careful. Must update my tetanus jab !

I use purpose designed scapal type knives which are sharper but the disadvantage is that they don't sting. Ever tried getting dried blood off of the moving blades of a point ? It's more annoying than cutting yourself in the first place !

[Matthew-peter]

I have to admit having a similar accident, took a few mill off my finger tip and now have ddamaged nerves there.
Just goes to show accidents in the hobby happen no matter how much caution and attention you put in.
Hope it heals ok though Lawrence 

[Lawrence]

Good news, my tetanus is up to date  so just need to keep an eye on it for any infection over the next few days, certainly wont stop me going to Wigan and even better news, it's not my drinking hand 

[Newportnobby]

certainly wont stop me going to Wigan and even better news, it's not my drinking hand 

I'll dismantle the intravenous drip then

[Malc]

You don't generally need to worry about tetanus when working indoors, it is mainly passed on by animals. So unless horses have been grazing on your layout, you should be OK.

[galway]

You don't generally need to worry about tetanus when working indoors, it is mainly passed on by animals. So unless horses have been grazing on your layout, you should be OK.

I don't know, some of the layouts on here are that realistic I wouldn't be surprised if the animals were real!

[brbluewill]

done the exact same thing couple of years back with a stanley knife.bit of superglue and insulating tape soon fixed it but my thumb now has a weird shape to it ;Dwas bloody sore i feel your pain lawrence

[Dock Shunter]

Iv'e met Stanley a few times myself.........
He's usually alright but sometimes he does get under your skin......

No need to wear your forum T/Shirt for Wigan at the weekend Lawrence.......
Looks like you're going to stick out with a sore thumb

[davieb]

No need to wear your forum T/Shirt for Wigan at the weekend Lawrence.......
Looks like you're going to stick out with a sore thumb

   

Hadn't thought of that one 

dave 

[Tank]

At least you know the blade was still sharp.   Glad to hear you're alright.