Beckerheads? More like BeckerHands.....

[keroscene]

So, a few months ago, I cut myself w/ my 14 causing 5 stitches. Flash forward to present. Yesterday, I was removing the grips from my 9 with my DeWalt drill (like a dumbass) and the drill turned the knife into a whirling blade 'o death, which hit me directly on my pinky finger knuckle. Of course it was very sharp, so here's the result....

should've gotten a pic b4 the stitches. Everytime I bent my pinky, you could see what the joint looks like! All that bone and tendon was pretty cool!!

 

[tueller]

Ouch bad spot. Was a drill to take off those little scale screws really necessary? I am guessing hind sight 20/20. I have been there many, many times. Heel up friend. And post a pick once those bloody scales are swapped out!

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[tradewater]

No way. You did not do that. Everybody knows you use a drill press for that.

 

[Ulf Krogstad]

Jesus man. Stitches twice in two months? I hope your planning on just buying a good stapler so you can close the flesh together yourslef next time or learn how to sew/stitch. I'm sure/hope that will be the last time you use the drill to turn the 9 into the "whirling blade o' deth" unless you have to work your way through a horde of zombies. Hope you heal well. I refuse to get stitches anymore unless hits a major vein. Scars remind you your alive and of the dumb things/mistakes you should not attempt to do again.

[video=youtube;RC1d7dw24Gg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RC1d7dw24Gg[/video]

 

[granitestateofmind]

No way. You did not do that. Everybody knows you use a drill press for that.

Actually, you're supposed to use an impact wrench.....

.....and stay away from sharp things for a while, especially if you're gonna keep taking hallucinogens.

 

[Chameleonbear]

Are you trying to take The Kid's title from him?

 

[tradewater]

My most sincere apology. An impact wrench is the proper tool. An air impact wrench. With the knife held in your "off hand" of course.

 

[Eero]

No way. You did not do that. Everybody knows you use a drill press for that.

Wait....your not supposed to use a drill press?

 

[granitestateofmind]

My most sincere apology. An impact wrench is the proper tool. An air impact wrench. With the knife held in your "off hand" of course.

Wait....your not supposed to use a drill press?

I think either would work. It's just that the drill press offers unnecessary safety features, such as a table to clamp down your work, that might prevent just this sort of learning experience. Plus, it's usually best to start with handheld tools before moving up to floor machinery, a point that the OP has so graphically illustrated.

 

[Zuluninja]

keroscene and the kid, battling for the title!

if there is a prize, I hope it is not a knife

 

[keroscene]

I don't know if I can ever take his title away, but I'm sure working on it! Think I'm just gonna avoid power tools when removing scales altogether, lol. Just got finished removing them with a ratcheting screwdriver and an Allen bit. Much better results!

Btw Ulf, that movie clip was a classic! Too funny.

 

[NJBillK]

No bueno, heal up quick bud.

Ulf: that clip was Ridiculous. I fast forwarded from 1:30 just to land on the part with the zombie holding onto legs due to his torso being essentially part of the room decor...

 

[Chameleonbear]

if there is a prize, I hope it is not a knife

Pretty sure the prize is a stihl chainsaw.

 

[cbwoods67]

Dude, what were you thinking?

Everyone knows that the proper way to take off Becker scales is to chuck it in a vise and use a hammer and punch.

Amateurs.

 

[keroscene]

I think either would work. It's just that the drill press offers unnecessary safety features, such as a table to clamp down your work, that might prevent just this sort of learning experience. Plus, it's usually best to start with handheld tools before moving up to floor machinery, a point that the OP has so graphically illustrated.

Indeed I did. In fact, what most of you do not realize is........I did this to teach others how to avoid such heinous results! If marring my pinky saves just one Beckerhead a trip to the ER, then it was worth it

 

[keroscene]

Oh, and the whole reason I was removing the scales was to shine up the blade a bit. I got a chance to actually do it today, so I guess I should post pics of the results, AFTER the blood was cleaned off the scales and blade.

 

[Ulf Krogstad]

Looks good. :thumbup: ^^^Wanna put a choil on my 9 soon too.

 

[granitestateofmind]

Oh, and the whole reason I was removing the scales was to shine up the blade a bit. I got a chance to actually do it today, so I guess I should post pics of the results, AFTER the blood was cleaned off the scales and blade.

HOLY $#!+ that is SHINY!

 

[Zuluninja]

dude... looks good, but it would look better wayned. Off with that ramp! and remember, the best way to take that ramp off is with a chainsaw.

 

[tanglediver]

It only takes once...or maybe twice.

The old whirling Becker of Death trick eh? I saw Indiana Jones use that trick on a big German boxer once.