2016 Difficult Pen Bites Back (NSFW)

[alankulwicki7]

Hey all,

You may not remember but back in February I entered this pen in the IAP Difficult Pen To Write With Pen Contest:

Well, I got some flak from a certain member who shall remain nameless (Brian G) about my pen being not being a worthy entry in the contest.

But just a few weeks after the contest, I was using my pen to write a check when it slipped from my grip and bounded across my wrist. This is the result:

A trip to the Urgency Room and 5 stitches

You see, Brian. Looks can be deceiving!

Actually, I did get 5 stitches in my wrist but it wasn't because if the pen. I was pulling some electrical wire in my basement and cut my wrist on some metal strapping. Not exactly how I wanted to spend my afternoon....

 

[CREID]

:biggrin:I'm sure glad you kept (Brian G) anonymous.

 

[jttheclockman]

This is why us electricians get the big money. You thought it was easy:biggrin:

 

[Curly]

I saw that coming. Heal fast.

 

[Dalecamino]

No super glue? :biggrin:They did a good job sewing you up. What's next? :biggrin:

 

[stonepecker]

Doug, That will teach ya to be carefull.

Actually, I hope you also got a tetanus shot. We don't need to loose such a gifted member to something as simple as pulling some wiring. You know that you only had to ask for help. Of course I can already hear that reply......"I have done this so many times before. Who would have thought I would slip up and cut myself."

Keep smiling buddy. Glad you are alright and it was only 5 and not 25!

 

[Dale Lynch]

Heal quickly.

 

[BKelley]

When did you first notice the cut?

Ben

 

[thetalbott4]

Yeah, definately should have treated it using the pen turners method. Several layers of CA and polish to 12000. It gives your wounds great depth and keeps it protected.

 

[sbwertz]

I've found if you use a thin layer of Kleenex with the CA it makes a nice waterproof bandage that lasts several days, even through showering and dish washing. I just put on a little thin CA, then place a small piece of tissue, and another drop or two of CA. DON'T USE ACCELERATOR!