Hi All
Had a bit of an incident today with my minigraph 4E this is the full electric machine with electronic pedal.
The return spring in the pedal broke making the machine miss fire. Nothing unusual in a miss fire as the pedals are sensitive. So as I went to clear the pins it fired again my foot no where near the pedal. Result 3 x 10mm pins lodged in my finger and an afternoon in casualty. One very lucky framer could have easy took the end off with the clamp. Photo attached for your amusement/ warning!!!
Underpinner Warning!!!
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M8djt
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Re: Underpinner Warning!!!
I hope that heals soon. Ouch! I think I'll stick to my manual underpinner.
Presumably there is no fail safe on the underpinner to stop it firing without warning, that seems a bit dangerous to me?
Presumably there is no fail safe on the underpinner to stop it firing without warning, that seems a bit dangerous to me?
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Yow that looks really sore.
I can't believe you went to casualty to get it sorted out before posting it on here.
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Ouch
Suggest a warning for those of a sensitive nature before looking at that, I nearly saw my breakfast again.
Dave
Suggest a warning for those of a sensitive nature before looking at that, I nearly saw my breakfast again.
Dave
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Just having my lunch 
Hope you'll get over it soon
Hope you'll get over it soon
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They don't seem to have stacked very well, are they soft or hardwood wedges?
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Sorry you caused yourself this damage - think I'll keep to manual as well!!
Hope all recovers well.
Hope all recovers well.
when all is said and done - there is more said than done.
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Ouch!!!!!
How did you manage to type and take a photo? I would have fainted.
Worried not just for you and your framing, but you other uses for your finger!!!
Example - piano playing for those with a dirty mind.
How did you manage to type and take a photo? I would have fainted.
Worried not just for you and your framing, but you other uses for your finger!!!
Example - piano playing for those with a dirty mind.
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FAIR DO's!!
Looks pretty sore - hope there's no lasting damage there mate!
Anyone ever had dramas like that with a pneumatic machine?
Looks pretty sore - hope there's no lasting damage there mate!
Anyone ever had dramas like that with a pneumatic machine?
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How did you mange to type!!!???? My fingers turned to jelly just looking at the pics!!! You must drink iron bru
Hope things work out for the best
Hope things work out for the best
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They must make you lot tough up-North, how is it now? - can we see some "after" photos??
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It's merely a scratch.
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Any update on the finger??