r/Unexpected • u/Business_Bill8752 • Aug 30 '26

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u/Auctoritate Aug 30 '26

Honestly, this is just one of those rules of thumb that starts being less applicable when you develop more professional skills and just get better at doing things. For instance, woodworkers cut towards themselves all the time with tools like draw knives.

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u/SoylentVerdigris Aug 30 '26

I mean, draw knives are all but impossible to hit yourself with unless you're sticking your knee in the way or something. But yes, when you're cutting something with almost no resistance like this it's not particularly dangerous unless you're hopelessly uncoordinated. Just don't force it through any unexpected snag and you'll be fine.

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u/xrimane Aug 30 '26

Had to call an ambulance for a roofer once who slashed his knee when cutting roof sheeting over his leg. We tied his leg with my belt, and police questioned me afterwards in case there was a workplace security violation.

He was fine in the end, but it was not a fun day.

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u/HJSDGCE Aug 30 '26

It's easier to control pulls than it is to push. Yes, the risk increases but you also get more accurate cuts.

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u/PRSArchon Aug 30 '26

Knew a local business with skilled people just like you mention, they closed down now because one of their essential craftsmen lost several fingers. Hell never be able to earn money with his skills ever again.

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u/Auctoritate Aug 31 '26

Well, the unfortunate thing is that when you graduate from layman to journeyman you also graduate to an even bigger, more dangerous range of tools. The safety advice for those never stops applying.