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I have been using a rotary cutter for many years and have always poo-poo'ed the idea of using a glove. Well, I was cutting strips on Saturday and sliced my left index finger. A trip to the ER and 4 stitches later, I ordered a klutz glove! Doc said the cut was very deep, is near the top knuckle, and I have to keep stitches in for 14 days!!
Be careful with those rotary cutters!!!
By the way, I had considered changing to a new blade prior to that cutting session!!
lynne:icon_cool:
ouch, did that a couple weeks ago. Cut the side of my index finger off. I just kept putting a splob (technical term) of Neosporin on it and wrapped it with bandaids. Was nothing to stitch back together. All healed up quickly. Neosporin is the bomb!!
Oh my! Hope it's better soon!
OOh Ow, so sorry. Hope it does not hurt too much.
I did that a few months ago myself! That rotary cutter hopped up over the edge and bam...right into my finger all the way into my fingernail! Talk about blood....I don't know what was worse, that or the pain. Took us ten minutes to get the bleeding to stop and I wanted to go to the doctor for stitches and he kept saying a bandage would be fine. About five days later he was telling someone about it and admitted we should have gone for stitches...oh well! It was numb for about two months, but that is gone now and I can see the scar, but it's barely visible at all.
I was going to purchase a Klutz glove, but I spoke to a couple different women at quilt shops and they all told me that those gloves won't prevent you from getting cut again, just slow it down. I came across O'Lipfa Safety Shields that you permanently attach to your rulers and I am no longer in fear of ever cutting myself again!! Wish I had known about them a long time ago.
Yikers! I feel your pain literally! I've forgotten how many stitches I had to get on my finger - all I know is that I suffered nerve damage and it was deep and hurt like .......... I was told that I was lucky that I was using a brand spanking new cuter and blade at the time. It turns out that my favorite ruler had a nick in it which caused my blade to fly. I immediately purchased one of the gloves but find it difficult to use as it is huge on me so I usually don't use it.
I have had a couple of very bad cuts on my fingers-once when I was learning to cut glass for stained glass (sliced into the knuckle of a finger on my left hand) and once when I was trying to repair an outdoor hose and sliced into my thumb. I have grippers on my rulers and also have a klutz glove. Even if it doesn't completely prevent an accident, every little bit helps.
Does that mean you don't have to wash dishes and such for 14 days?
I did not buy one of the klutz gloves because I already have a pair of Kevlar gloves that I use with my mandolin. Yes, I did indeed slice off the end of my ring finger with the mandolin, hence the purchase. So far they have been great, and they come in sizes, so mine fit well. Got them on amazon. Gives you that sick to the stomach feeling when that happens, doesn't it?
I hope you heal fast.
I second Bubba's O'Lipfa Safety Sheilds! After seeing some of the cuts posted here, I followed her lead & bought one of the shields. I absolutely love it! I can cut much faster, plus I seem to be able to put more pressure on the ruler to keep it from moving. Bought mine from Amazon.
Ouch!!!! We all seem to have our 'moment' with our cutters. I hope you heal quickly.
Yes indeed ouch!! I cut the top/side of my index finger, and it bled profusely... actually, it just poured out. Couldn't get it to stop. So reluctantly we went to the ER (10:30 at night) and waited forever. Had 2 opinions, and the consensus was that it would just fall off anyway, so need for stitches. That was upsetting!! But yes indeed, it did 'dry up' and fall off. I still don't have full feeling in the tip of my finger... and it's been over 2 years. Just got careless, because we get so familiar with things. Heads up! Never lose the 'fear' of the sharp blade - my husband still cringes when he sees me cut. Always reminds me to be careful!!
I used to work at a slaughter house in my younger years....and no stranger to bad cuts. As the adage goes, it is better to be cut by a sharp blade than a dull one. Well having experienced both, I can tell you it hurts like blazes no matter what! Remember ladies, safety first....use anything that you are comfortable with to help you avoid a slice! And healing {{hugs}} to our walking wounded. :icon_hug:
ouch! and welcome to the forum :)
I was lucky......my cut area did not dry up and fall off, it all grew back together. I religiously kept it bandaged, neosporined, and even had a splint on it for a couple weeks to protect it.
I agree that when you use the rulers with the O'Lipfa attached you are able to hold it in place better. I need to get them on my smaller rulers still, as it's only on my 24" one right now. The other two just sit there staring at me!
I fly by the seat of my pants. Plus I process fish at work 8 hrs a day, using filet knives the whole time. Wearing latex gloves.
I think I'm very lucky so far. Attachment 87944
Oh Lynne, eww, ouch, cringe, shudder! So sorry, hope it heals very quickly! Maybe I should get some klutz gloves as well............hmmmmm!
Years ago my dear aunt came up with this idea. She used the clear corner guards on her rulers. The type you use on the wall. Something like this Wall Protex U4100SS Universal Adhesive Corner Guard - Wood Moldings And Trims - Amazon.com
She didn't really use them as handles but if the rotary blade jumped it would hit the guard instead of her fingers.
