Dewalt DW160 almost took my finger off.

Collapse
X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 3
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous 1 2 3 template Next
  • ejnight
    Forum Sponsor
    • Apr 2007
    • 3488
    #1

    Dewalt DW160 almost took my finger off.

    Before I even start, Yes it was plugged in when I changed the bit. If you say you have never done it you are one in a million. :bow:


    I just need to talk about that a truly dangerous drill the Dewalt DW160 is. The trigger is a long bar that runs the length of the handle. So you pick it up and its on. I have been a Dewalt owner for 20 plus years and I love there tools for the most part.

    Last night as I went to use this for the first time. As I was tightening the chuck with the Key the unit fired up grabbed my glove and pulled my fingers in. I was only able to free my self after pulling the plug. I lost most of my middle fingers skin to the teeth of the chuck. As I tried to stay calm my young daughter asked, daddy why are you bleeding. This tool is a true menace, and it does not even have reverse.
    Thanks for letting vent.

    Eric
    Last edited by ejnight; 09-12-2011, 08:27 AM.
    Custom Made Skid Plates For Sale.
    http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=111469
    http://raceskids.com/
    Tags: None
    • Pac1373
      E30 Mastermind
      • Feb 2008
      • 1746
      #2
      ouch... yada yada safety this, yada unplug ththatis...hope you are ok, and heal quick. power tools have no mercy.
      Originally Posted by ACMF74
      i clicked on this cuz i saw p3nis

        Comment

        • Texas Toast
          E30 Addict
          • Jan 2011
          • 510
          #3
          The Dewalt must feed

          Seriously though, hope to a speedy recovery!
          Wrecking cars, closing bars.

          Tie rod spacers for sale: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=245785

            Comment

            • imsotyerred
              R3VLimited
              • Oct 2005
              • 2529
              #4
              what use is a drill that doesn't have reverse?
              BRUTE

                Comment

                • slammin.e28
                  שמע ישראל
                  • May 2010
                  • 12054
                  #5
                  In for pics.
                  1974.5 Jensen Healey : 2003 330i/5

                    Comment

                    • YeOldeBuggy
                      Wrencher
                      • Oct 2010
                      • 208
                      #6
                      2nd for pics

                      Thad.
                      Need BMW parts?
                      http://www.blunttech.com
                      or face ultimate peril.

                        Comment

                        • CHIF8008
                          No R3VLimiter
                          • Nov 2010
                          • 3447
                          #7
                          pic or it didnt happen
                          -FREEDOM- is cruisin at 80, windows down and listening to the perfect song-thinking "this is it"
                          -The Beauty in the Tragedy-
                          MECHANIC SMASH!!- (you all know you do it)
                          Got Drop?? ;-)
                          Originally posted by JinormusJ
                          But of course
                          E30s are know to be notoriously really really really ridiculously good looking

                            Comment

                            • ejnight
                              Forum Sponsor
                              • Apr 2007
                              • 3488
                              #8
                              You blood thirsty bastards.
                              Custom Made Skid Plates For Sale.
                              http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=111469
                              http://raceskids.com/

                                Comment

                                • ejnight
                                  Forum Sponsor
                                  • Apr 2007
                                  • 3488
                                  #9
                                  Its cleaned up, I guess I should have took pix when it happened. This is the deepest part. its a big hole to the bone. Keeping it clean has been a bitch.

                                  Custom Made Skid Plates For Sale.
                                  http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=111469
                                  http://raceskids.com/

                                    Comment

                                    • slammin.e28
                                      שמע ישראל
                                      • May 2010
                                      • 12054
                                      #10
                                      So...uhh.....what would happen if I were to call one of those phone #s?
                                      1974.5 Jensen Healey : 2003 330i/5

                                        Comment

                                        • ejnight
                                          Forum Sponsor
                                          • Apr 2007
                                          • 3488
                                          #11
                                          Originally posted by slammin.e28guy
                                          So...uhh.....what would happen if I were to call one of those phone #s?
                                          Some one would answer the phone.
                                          Custom Made Skid Plates For Sale.
                                          http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=111469
                                          http://raceskids.com/

                                            Comment

                                            • slammin.e28
                                              שמע ישראל
                                              • May 2010
                                              • 12054
                                              #12
                                              Originally posted by ejnight
                                              Some one would answer the phone.
                                              Touche.
                                              1974.5 Jensen Healey : 2003 330i/5

                                                Comment

                                                • joshh
                                                  R3V OG
                                                  • Aug 2004
                                                  • 6195
                                                  #13
                                                  Well there's you problem...real men don't use gloves.


                                                  I did cabinets for a number of years and got used to not wearing anything on my hands even a wedding ring. They are well known for being the item that ends up making people lose fingers with tools. The only gloves i use for pretty much anything are rubber gloves for automotive use.
                                                  Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.

                                                  "I cannot undertake to lay my finger on that article of the Constitution which granted a right to Congress of expending, on objects of benevolence, the money of their constituents. Charity is no part of the legislative duty of the [federal] government." ~ James Madison

                                                  ‎"If you've got a business, you didn't build that. Somebody else made that happen" Barack Obama

                                                    Comment

                                                    • browntown
                                                      No R3VLimiter
                                                      • Jun 2004
                                                      • 3524
                                                      #14
                                                      I thought we were talking about a simple drill, I had to look it up, thats a big ass drill

                                                        Comment

                                                        • joshh
                                                          R3V OG
                                                          • Aug 2004
                                                          • 6195
                                                          #15
                                                          ^^Those and the Milwaukee larger drills are known for breaking wrists.
                                                          Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.

                                                          "I cannot undertake to lay my finger on that article of the Constitution which granted a right to Congress of expending, on objects of benevolence, the money of their constituents. Charity is no part of the legislative duty of the [federal] government." ~ James Madison

                                                          ‎"If you've got a business, you didn't build that. Somebody else made that happen" Barack Obama

                                                            Comment

                                                            Previous 1 2 3 template Next
                                                            Working...