bloody knuckles

[Andy578]

every time i work on something i seem to end up with blood everywhere and i know the same is true for a lot of other people so i wanna hear your stories

heres mine

was installing my new Cobra lightbar and everything was going smooth, slow but smooth then i ran into a problem this 1 bolt just did not want to move i tried everything and it just wouldnt budge

as the rage started taking hold i grabbed the wrench and pulled with all my might, ofcourse i smashed my thumb on something and the blood was flowing but the bolt came loose so i felt no pain only a sense of accomplishment so happy that dam bold finally moved

after i finished i looked at the bike and there was blood all over so i had the joy of washing it all off lol

only thing left to do is go for a ride and maybe get a tetanus shot lol

[rkforrest]

A hammer struck Impact Driver helps to avoid this.Motorcycles are Notorious for seizing bolts as steel into Aluminum isnt a good match.

[rb608]

Originally Posted by rkforrest

A hammer struck Impact Driver helps to avoid this.Motorcycles are Notorious for seizing bolts as steel into Aluminum isnt a good match.

And if that doen't work, get a bigger hammer.

[Big B]

I have worked in the mechanical field of some type for 30 years and rarely bloody my hands. Same w/ projects at home.

[93gc40]

Originally Posted by Big B

I have worked in the mechanical field of some type for 30 years and rarely bloody my hands. Same w/ projects at home.

I bet, that you don't get bloody, now, wasn't the case 25 years ago, though.
I have worked on my own stuff all my life, well the last 40 years of it. I am NOT a mechanic by trade, only necesity. So yeah, if there is a sharp edge, or a way to get pinched and bloody... I will find it.

[JHoggSDCA]

Originally Posted by Andy578

as the rage started taking hold

This is when it's time to take a five minute break, get a drink, go back and re-assess whats going on.

you'll come out on top in the long run

[brewman]

+1. It's probably rare when we're working on our bike, car, plumbing, house, whatever that we don't have the thought, before it happens, that "if I keep doing this I'm gonna ..." insert your bust-your-ass story here. A five minute break with approach reassessment goes a long way.

Originally Posted by JHoggSDCA

This is when it's time to take a five minute break, get a drink, go back and re-assess whats going on.

you'll come out on top in the long run

[93gc40]

Originally Posted by Andy578

only thing left to do is go for a ride and maybe get a tetanus shot lol

I'd skip the viral injection and just pack the cuts with fresh grease and go for that ride.

[Andy578]

Originally Posted by JHoggSDCA

This is when it's time to take a five minute break, get a drink, go back and re-assess whats going on.

you'll come out on top in the long run

ya your prolly right but im to stubborn for that lol also it did get the bolt off so i guess it was a win

also i actually did kinda take a break and just worked around that bolt till i had no choice but to get the thing off

[gat803]

Anybody that turns wrenches regularly, especially for a living, gets bloody on occasion. It happens less as you get experienced, but it still happens. I've needed stitches many times from not using enough care with various tools, machines, and equipment. As long as noboby loses a body part, it's usually not worth mentioning.