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Comment by Bad Finger (Eric) on September 10, 2011 at 10:36am

Cheers John. I'm left handed and have a strong hand shake. What do you suggest?

Comment by Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw on September 9, 2011 at 10:08am

Ouch. Avoid left handed people with strong handshakes. Hope it heals quickly and completely.

All the best.

John

Comment by Bad Finger (Eric) on September 9, 2011 at 10:03am

Ugh.  Bad Finger looks worse with no fingernail.  U-G-L-Y.  Peeled that beeotch off this afternoon.

Comment by Bad Finger (Eric) on August 24, 2011 at 2:25am

Yep.  I've done myself some good pain over the years, especially growing up on a farm, but this booger really hurt.  I haven't tried the red hot poker method, but my tiniest drill bit in a pin vise works great to relieve the pressure.  It is a little freaky when that initial breakthrough occurs and the drill bit is left sticking out of the nail.

Comment by Richard G Caudill on August 23, 2011 at 2:03pm

OOOWWWW  THAT HURT !!!!    I use a gem clip ,, heat it red hot ,, touch the nail and instant pressure release is almost organist  !!!

Comment by Bad Finger (Eric) on August 23, 2011 at 1:13pm

Yes indeed. Once the drill bit is removed, that is.

Comment by Uncle John on August 23, 2011 at 1:05pm

Looks almost like a human hand.  

 

And it looks like it should heal okay.  Good job on the drill job.  Isn't that about the best when the pressure is reduced?