Well. The neighbor's contractor just cut his finger off on a table saw.

[LuckyCharms]

On Mother's Day, no less.

He's the second guy I know who has done that. The first guy cut 3 fingers off.

I hate table saws.

I always make the sign of the cross before I use one.

[ret5hd]

1. i love table saws...but they demand respect (nt)

[LuckyCharms]

5. I have one of those 10 inch Delta ones. A cheapo.

Adjusting the fence is a pain in the ass, because when you lock it down, it shifts about 1/16 inch.

I took the guard off it so I can see what I'm doing.

I worry about kickback, so I always stand to the side. I have a ton of different push sticks.

I repeat a mantra to myself whenever I use it: I use it: "If your fingers are not near the blade, then you won't cut your fingers off".

This guy today...he had it sitting on the ground instead of on a stand. And he was in a rush.

No good.

[Marthe48]

2. Awful

Hope he's ok.

[True Dough]

3. Sounds terrible!

Some UFC fighter did something just as bad or worse several years ago. Warning: link is rather graphic.

https://talksport.com/mma/413764/ufc-fighter-bryce-mitchell-ripped-his-nutsack-in-half-with-a-drill-in-freak-accident/

[LuckyCharms]

10. Jesus!

[Americanme]

14. I retired from a utility company,

back in the 80's we used bore rods and a tractor-mounted motor to bore under roadways. A worker straddled the rotating rods to aim the bore shot, and it caught his scrotum and ripped it off. The company had him film a video that we were all required to watch, telling us what not to do.

[True Dough]

15. OWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!

I get the heebie-jeebies just thinking about it!

[Ptah]

4. Does he want to be the next Jerry Garcia?

[LuckyCharms]

8. He may be the next Jerry now!

I'm not sure which finger it was with this guy today.

Jerry's brother cut Jerry's off by accident when they were chopping wood as kids.

[Ptah]

17. Did the contractor give you the finger?

[LuckyCharms]

18. I'm stirring my tea with it.

I should cool it with the dark humor, but what are you going to do in cases like this?

[True Dough]

20. Just glad

it was his finger he cut off and you're not stirring your tea with a different appendage!

[Harker]

23. I recall as a lad coming across an article about a construction worker who sawed off a thumb.

He had a big toe amputated, and attached to his hand as a substitute.

My father practically lost a big toe in a shooting, and I've seen the dynamic loss of balance that followed. Quite a trade-off.

[waterwatcher123]

6. Sawstop has a table saw that prevents this happening.

My understanding is they (Sawstop) were willing to give away the technology to other companies. However, they were rebuffed by the other manufacturers due to the added cost.

[LuckyCharms]

7. I'd buy one of those if I used them more than I do.

I would still be paranoid about the brake failing though.

[Freddie]

9. One of my good friends did that

He used to play the piano ☹️

[LuckyCharms]

11. I'm sorry, Freddie.

[ProfessorGAC]

12. Our Guitar Player's Dad Had A Table Saw Accident

Not as bad as what you're describing, but pretty bad
No finger lost but he was wrapped for at least 6 weeks.
All those years as a mechanic & never hurt himself. Then messes himself up on a hobby.
Bummer.

[EYESORE 9001]

13. I knew a guy who lost both arms in an agricultural accident

Both were reattached with some usefulness restored. Groundbreaking surgery for the late 70s.

[Niagara]

16. Sending healing vibes to this unknown contractor

[surfered]

19. Still remember sitting in class in Junior High,

Hearing screams in the hall and when changing classes, seeing the blood on the floor coming from Shop class. Some of today’s table saws come with a sensor and brake. It stops and won’t cut a hot dog weenie.

Also had an uncle lose fingers .

[TommieMommy]

21. Oh no 😯 any saw is dangerous. We have always been very careful using them

[Phoenix61]

22. I like them more than a circular saw.

It's easier, to me, to keep fingers, limbs etc away from a stationary blade than one I'm holding with one hand. Granted it's an old Craftsman and is heavy as hell. If I used one more I'd invest in a lighter one.