Mr. Fixit Does It Again
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Skippack PA
Thanks for the laugh, glad you're okay and have a good sense of humor about it. So, when you were holding the **** with one hand and drilling with the other, did you ignore the little voice that kept telling you it this was a bad idea or just not hear it? 
Pro
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Fort Walton Beach FL
Don't feel too bad. I did the exact same thing with a butter knife and a tray of burnt brownies. The best thing is to laugh it off like you did. 
I have definitely lost count of how many times I used my hand as a vice/pliers/ruler/pry bar/etc.
Good luck in the recovery... palm injuries are a b*tch!! But at least you have a backup.
I have definitely lost count of how many times I used my hand as a vice/pliers/ruler/pry bar/etc.Good luck in the recovery... palm injuries are a b*tch!! But at least you have a backup.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: DFW Texas
Heh, here's to healing
Last week when installing headers I was grinding the flange on the bottom of my car and there was barely enough room for me under the car much less myself plus an angle grinder. Long story short, I caught my wrist with the angle grinder and sent a good chunk of skin/flesh straight to hell.
Don't worry, it happens to the best of us.
Last week when installing headers I was grinding the flange on the bottom of my car and there was barely enough room for me under the car much less myself plus an angle grinder. Long story short, I caught my wrist with the angle grinder and sent a good chunk of skin/flesh straight to hell.
Don't worry, it happens to the best of us.
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From: Bonney Lake Washington
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From: Bonney Lake Washington
I hear many voices, just don't know which one to listen to......
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Bonney Lake Washington
Thanks for all the replies, it's helped pass the time. And, a gentleman by the name of Pipedreams who states he is the original manufacturer of the white Hurst **** has offered to send me one. A genuinely kind offer which he made via individual e-mail. What a genuinely classy offer.
My clumsiness is matched by his kindness and the method he chose in offering it. Many, many thanks......
My clumsiness is matched by his kindness and the method he chose in offering it. Many, many thanks......
All very funny. Glad you're okay and laughing about it.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: North Western Connecticut
I gotta say that actually had me laughing seriously big time!! I'm not laughing at you just the entire idea of destroying a new part and a hand all in one foul swoop. I had a rough day and your story was a welcome relief....Seriously I hope it heals fast and without complications. Very nice gesture by Pipedreams.... very nice. Wishing you the best and be careful with those little projects hence forth...
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