Confession time!
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Confession time!
Friendos, I just thoughtlessly almost did something that I know better than to do. I am, genuinely, horrified and a smidge embarrassed. So I’m taking a minute to turn this into a teachable moment.
I was using a drill to make pilot holes for installing the handles on the kitchen cabinets I recently finished assembling. No big deal. What my derp-ass failed to do until the drill was actually running was realise that my hair wasn’t tied back. I almost *never* wear it loose, so it isn’t really something I usually have to think about! Which is still not a good excuse.
Now, if you have never had a safety brief by a handy relative or a gruff shop manager, lemme explain.
Any tool that turns under power can very quickly snag an errant strand and do some extremely bad damage to your look.
(Anyone who feels inclined to share a gruesome personal experience in the comments, please CW that appropriately for folx who may need to moderate their intake of that kinda detail.)
So in that spirit:
I’m your builder daddy now. If you have long hair, pull it back completely. A long ponytail or braid that hangs over your shoulder isn’t safe enough.
If you have earrings that dangle, a necklace, a bracelet, or a ring on your finger. Take it off before you start.
It doesn’t take an industrial machine. Any basic DIY powertool that has a rotating element can mess you up.
Maybe you’re used to working with all the powertools, but for your whole life until recently you’ve worn your hair pretty short. Consider this part of the learning curve for dealing with long hair… along with maybe needing an assist opening jars.
and I love this for you. You can do this diy thing. Make stuff! Fix stuff! Seize the means and take back the commons! But please know your tools and use them safety.
Also, I’m proud of you.
#SafetyFirst #RightToRepair -
Confession time!
Friendos, I just thoughtlessly almost did something that I know better than to do. I am, genuinely, horrified and a smidge embarrassed. So I’m taking a minute to turn this into a teachable moment.
I was using a drill to make pilot holes for installing the handles on the kitchen cabinets I recently finished assembling. No big deal. What my derp-ass failed to do until the drill was actually running was realise that my hair wasn’t tied back. I almost *never* wear it loose, so it isn’t really something I usually have to think about! Which is still not a good excuse.
Now, if you have never had a safety brief by a handy relative or a gruff shop manager, lemme explain.
Any tool that turns under power can very quickly snag an errant strand and do some extremely bad damage to your look.
(Anyone who feels inclined to share a gruesome personal experience in the comments, please CW that appropriately for folx who may need to moderate their intake of that kinda detail.)
So in that spirit:
I’m your builder daddy now. If you have long hair, pull it back completely. A long ponytail or braid that hangs over your shoulder isn’t safe enough.
If you have earrings that dangle, a necklace, a bracelet, or a ring on your finger. Take it off before you start.
It doesn’t take an industrial machine. Any basic DIY powertool that has a rotating element can mess you up.
Maybe you’re used to working with all the powertools, but for your whole life until recently you’ve worn your hair pretty short. Consider this part of the learning curve for dealing with long hair… along with maybe needing an assist opening jars.
and I love this for you. You can do this diy thing. Make stuff! Fix stuff! Seize the means and take back the commons! But please know your tools and use them safety.
Also, I’m proud of you.
#SafetyFirst #RightToRepair@mycrowgirl I very much appreciate these kinds of "learn from my experience" lessons.
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