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Wormius · 09-27-2012, 12:19 PM

I think my first experience with any kind of rotating saw I got kickback from a 2x4 that I was cutting. Even though I wasn't hurt or anything, I have had a healthy respect for any power tools, especially the ones that need to be plugged into a wall-outlet to operate.

I did once, recently, try to use my drill when putting a Philips-head drywall screw into a wall for a shelf. It was an awkward position and I had to use one hand to hold up the shelf bracket, and another to hold the drill with the screw loosely held in. The screw wasn't going into the wall, so I pressed harder on the drill slipped off the screw and ended up drilling into my thumb with the Philips screw bit.

So, in short, I blame Philips head screws.

09-27-2012, 12:19 PM	#58
Wormius Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Somewhere down the crazy river. Exp:	I think my first experience with any kind of rotating saw I got kickback from a 2x4 that I was cutting. Even though I wasn't hurt or anything, I have had a healthy respect for any power tools, especially the ones that need to be plugged into a wall-outlet to operate. I did once, recently, try to use my drill when putting a Philips-head drywall screw into a wall for a shelf. It was an awkward position and I had to use one hand to hold up the shelf bracket, and another to hold the drill with the screw loosely held in. The screw wasn't going into the wall, so I pressed harder on the drill slipped off the screw and ended up drilling into my thumb with the Philips screw bit. So, in short, I blame Philips head screws.