I Made An Unbelievable Mistake

[@maddieadams75]

As a surgical/ER nurse my advise to all, the 10-25 seconds to put your safety gear on is far easier than the months and months of reconstructive surgery and recovery. I’ve seen far too many accidents that could of been prevented or injuries reduced if we only took that time to be safe.

[@MoonpieCreations]

I think the first time I realized how important safety gear was, was when I was in the ER after running a table saw blade down my finger.

[@apismellifera1000]

Safety first

[@michaelross8794]

PEW! PEW! PEW! Every time you bring out the drill...the anticipation!!!! Didn't really expect the whole shebang...to go bang, Glad you weren't hurt.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Haha, I love lasers. It sucked, but sometimes laughing about it helps.

[@gaylanlee6447]

Feel your pain. Was looking awesome too.😬

[@MoonpieCreations]

Tell me about it. I think a buddy is going to try to fix it.

[@KismetSarken]

That was looking awesome, sorry for the wood failure. The resin & wood colors were a beautiful match. Dude, I'm an over the road truck driver, safety is not a maybe but a must. I hit 7 years on the job in May. Thanks to paying attention to my pretrip inspections, and being conscientious of everything around me while behind the wheel, I am about to hit a million miles with no tickets, all inspections passed, and 1 accident that was counted as unavoidable due to a drunk hitting me. Safety first, safety last.

[@MoonpieCreations]

That is awesome. Congratulations. Can you come to SC and teach our truckers how to stay in a lane? 😂

[@KismetSarken]

@@MoonpieCreations I wish! A lot of the time it has to do with the roads themselves. Most of the time it's because they're doing stuff they shouldn't while behind the wheel. Watching TV, texting, urinating (dudes & piss bottles, I just don't get it), any # of things.

[@PohlBarnProductions]

Shoulda Woulda Coulda ! glad you were not hurt either ! seems we were COPYING each other again this week, everyone told me so and it does look like we Collabed this one again ! LOL I plan to fix mine that way also, can't wait to see what happens to this one, thumbs up as always

[@MoonpieCreations]

Ha ha my wife always says that it’s very strange how we always do the same things but never talk about it LOL.

[@missromiea]

So glad that you are OK. Stay safe. The bowl looks cool so far. Can't wait to see what you do with it.

[@vickirothe3761]

Glad you weren't injured!

[@stevewhite8161]

Dang Ken, that was looking really cool brother. Just glad it didn't hit you and take you out. I'm sure you'll be able to do something with the left overs.

[@raydriver7300]

So good of you to share your mistakes as well as your successes. It certainly makes me feel better. I’m getting quite good at turning perfectly respectable pieces of timber into shavings! 🌞

[@MoonpieCreations]

Great to hear Ray. It's a lot of fun too.

[@TheDellaniOakes]

I'd still love to see it, all shined up. I bet it's gorgeous! The colors that went into it were fantastic.

[@MoonpieCreations]

I'm not sure I'm done with this one.

[@TheDellaniOakes]

@@MoonpieCreations I have books I've started writing and haven't finished. However, I go back many years later, when they start "speaking" to me again, and find an ending. I hope this project is the same for you.

[@TheDellaniOakes]

I actually showed this to my 2 week old granddaughter. It held her attention for 32 1/2 seconds. But she was wet and hungry, so that was it. However, I believe that I will successfully make her a fan one day!

[@frankierzucekjr]

Before I get too far in I wanted to point out that Blood Red is a beautiful color, with the shimmer. I'd love to see something done with just that red. Looks like car paint..

[@MoonpieCreations]

It is a really cool color for sure

[@pattiauburn9109]

Too bad. So glad you didn't get hurt. On the other hand, I love what the resin was doing on the inside of the bowl - looks like lichen or coral - very cool. Safety gear - I ALWAYS wear my helmet when I'm on my bicycle, because I have fallen and hit my head n the pavement when at a complete standstill, trying to dismount (in front of a dozen people of course - I have no shame anymore), I am a klutz!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Hahaha, I am too.

[@randyarmel6747]

In the early years of my lathe experience (and before learning the importance of a face shield) I had a bowl fly off and awarded me with a lot of blood and a broken nose 😁 Big fun, lesson learned!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Ugh, I know how that felt. I had a face shield on and a bowl flew off of my cole jaws and broke my nose. That's a pretty big deal with this big thing.

[@randyarmel6747]

@@MoonpieCreations cole jaws suck! They're really useful but just a 'fly-off' waiting to happen.

[@carolwood1733]

Thank-you for taking the time too add subtitles as I watch these when work is slow 🙂 PS that really was a beautiful bowl x

[@MoonpieCreations]

You’re welcome 😊and thank you.

[@davedavem]

Damn, it was looking amazing! Shame to lose a shit-ton of resin. I guess we know what shelf that's going on... Definitely do the kintsugi thing if you find the bits!

[@MoonpieCreations]

If I can find the pieces I will, but if not I am sending it to a buddy and he will do something with it on his channel.

[@davesabo3995]

Woops on that one! Glad there were no gashes!

[@jeanlong5965]

Oh man that was going to be a beautiful bowl. The pieces will show up sooner or later. Glad it missed your face.

[@MoonpieCreations]

You and me both!

[@cindylivingston8818]

Sand it out for a truly unique piece! It is still beautiful!

[@MoonpieCreations]

It would be unique for sure. Thanks

[@funo6581]

Years ago I was grinding down a piece of stained glass on my wet grinder. I had my oversized safety glasses with side guards on. Some how a large chunk of glass flew up and got in my eye.. although I didn’t know that at the time. I quickly ran and rinsed it out. I couldn’t feel anything so I thought I’d got it out. The next day while I was grocery shopping this 1/4” saucer shaped piece of glass literally popped out of my eye, I actually caught it! That razor sharp chunk of glass was in my eye for over 24 hrs and I didn’t know it.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Holy crap!!!!!Glad you are okay.

[@BeastOfSoda]

I'm glad you're fine and didn't get hurt, that could have been scarier.

[@MoonpieCreations]

It sure can. Thanks

[@johntribou4715]

As a good friend said the enemy of good is better no when to stop. I haven't learned the lesson yet I am to stubborn but still wise advice. The perfectionist in all of us.

[@rayworstine4399]

Good early morning, Ken. Sorry this bowl didn't work out. It had great potential for a really cool bowl. I have turned two rescue bowls this year. Hope the next one ends on a positive note. You are sneaking up on 70k.

[@MoonpieCreations]

When I took my break in January, my channel crashed. Still having trouble getting my views back up. But 70k should hit in 2 months. Used to be 2 weeks. lol

[@christinadavis6440]

Wow ! I’m glad you had your face shield on .. it was looking good too I see a redo coming

[@MoonpieCreations]

I am sending it to another channel for them to fix. Just want to try and find the pieces first

[@davidwilliams8387]

When it comes to anything creative, DIY, woodworking, metalworking, repairing anything etc etc etc, I am about as much use as a man with his hands tied behind his back and then blindfolded, but you do seem to have a number of disasters in your very enjoyable videos. I have seen videos of a number of other woodturners who rarely show any problems, or is it that you are just honest. Love watching, your successes are normally inspired.

[@MoonpieCreations]

My wife says I am accident prone. But the truth is I try things I normally wouldn't do for videos. I make around 5 bowls a week. 3 being wooden. I only video some.

[@davidwilliams8387]

@@MoonpieCreations I tip my hat to you and look forward to many more happy accidents. Have you ever considered buying a suit of armour?

[@penny_the_wiser413]

Glad you're ok. It was a nice piece. The colors were awesome.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks

[@Horsewomann]

I’m a former paramedic and ER nurse, so I’ve seen more than my share of shop accidents. I’ve had enough small projects explode on the lathe that I almost always wear a full face shield now. Eye injuries make even me nauseous.

[@MoonpieCreations]

I normally never turn on the lathe without my face shield. But, every now and then.

[@jeanetteevans356]

Aw no unbelievable that both yourself and Doug over at pohl barn have had the same thing happen in the same week glad your ok and unhurt hope you cane sort it x

[@MoonpieCreations]

My wife laughs how Doug and I have some many of the same projects and things happen.

[@joeslifejourney150]

Would it be better to stabilize the box elder with cactus juice? Also saw a guy take the skin off his thumb with a pressure washer. Safety gear and guards weren't in place.

[@margaretcassidy7830]

You were very lucky. I'm so happy for you that you did not get hurt.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thank you Margaret

[@frankierzucekjr]

Man it looked so much bigger lol. I'd still love to see it finished. That color was freaking awesome. It was cool to see the different colored resin pretty much have a mind of it own and roll into each other when you were almost done pouring them. Very cool

[@MoonpieCreations]

I have searched and searched, but cannot find the missing pieces. I have a buddy who wants it to do something with it.

[@frankierzucekjr]

@@MoonpieCreations you can break it up and add it to something. The pieces are probably in your ceiling hahaha. You'll find them when you're not looking for them. It always seems to happen like that. Lol

[@stephanielovatt2787]

Yeah, well...Stuff happens! If you don't feel like repairing it, you could part off a goodly chunk, and make a sweet little dish, rather than a bowl. Alternatively, you could flatten the side opposite the new gap; fasten a waste block, and finush turning the bowl...just with a different angle. No, I haven't tried these methods, yet, but I probably will, at some stage. It does have lovely colours!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks for the tips. I think I am sending it to a buddy, who will try to do something with it. Unless I can find the rest of the pieces.

[@ericcartrette6118]

Years ago, I was having trouble sleeping. I only got about 4 hours of sleep between two nights. I work in a sawmill, sharpening bandsaws. I went to work on my 4 hours of sleep in 48 hours and was changing the 50-grit grinding disc on my 4 1/2" angle grinder. Because I was sleepy, I decided that it was safe to leave the grinder plugged in while I changed discs. Just as I tightened the disc down, the grinder slipped, and the switch caught the edge of my saw anvil and turned the grinder on. In a flash, the grinder cut straight through my long-sleeved shirt and ground a swath into my arm. Lessons learned: 1) Abrasions HURT! 2) The grinder is ALWAYS unplugged when I'm changing discs.

[@MoonpieCreations]

I have seen sleep depravation get people hurt many of times in the military. Glad it wasn't worse.

[@adamlaceky8127]

Hey. we learn from mistakes. That's why your channel is so educational.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks Adam.

[@kelvincolemanAnimal]

When you came on the video at the beginning with your awesome smile I knew we were in for a funny video. Thank god you are ok and not hurt. Not to rub salt in your wounds but that piece looked as though it was going to be awesome I do hope you find the other pieces and can repair it I really would like to see the colours. I had just watched Dougs video where he had the very same happened to him. Keep laughing and stay safe my friend 👍👍👍😊😊😊♥️

[@MoonpieCreations]

Doug is a big copy cat. lol We think alike on a lot of projects.

[@Yosenku]

I was wood burning carving. I didn't put my leather apron on I was doing a touch up. My 500° metal tip on my tool broke off and shot into my lap. Thankfully it landed between my legs on the cement floor. Scared the crap out of me. Since than i always wear my leather apron and safty goggles

[@fleetswoodshop3339]

Ken hello my friend .it happens can i buy the bowl .i have a idea i would like to try.im serious id love to have it.ill pay shiping also

[@stevenparaons9347]

Dam shame. I hope you do finish it. It was looking awesome. I know a lot of us would like to see it if or when you do.

[@MoonpieCreations]

I can't even find the pieces that flew off. lol

[@stevenparaons9347]

@@MoonpieCreations well that sucks. I've had my share of shop accidents over the last 40+ years. They seem to get closer together the older I get. The count on my right hand is up to 30 some stiches and I have 98% of my fingers. I got fractured rib from a bowl that broke when I was turning it. I've come to believe that I have gotten over confident in the shop. All it takes is that one little thing. Anyways thanks to you Doug and a few others. I have not been able to get to the shop since June last year. Covid screwed up my lungs. So until I'm back you guys help fill that void. Stay safe many thanks.

[@jmparmacpl]

back in the 90's I was laying under a car 1987 Plymouth Turismo, putting a exhaust on. I was under the car feet toward passenger side , head at drivers door. The car on ramps on the driver side front and back a cinder block under the passenger front and a bottle jack on the passenger rear. Well I tugged to hard on the exhaust and the car rolled back kicking the jack out and busting the cinder block. I was pinned to the ground. My knees caught the frame rail and it held my feet to the ground. That is what saved my life. .. my legs... the floor pan was probably 2 inches from chest. we had like no neighbors and the house was at least 50 feet from the driveway.... my wife did not hear my screaming because she had the washer and dryer running... when she came to check the clothes she heard me...she was hysterical ... I had to walk her through using the jack. I was on crutches for a few days with swollen knees. My parents bought me a set of jack stands the next day.....Ken...glad you are ok and not hurt.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Holy crap Jason. You were lucky for sure. Glad you’re okay.

[@justplayin7799]

What a shame! I really wanted to see the resin color patterns. Hope you try that one again, maybe stabilize the wood first next time.

[@petwog]

I was trying a skew out….I’ve not a lot of experience with them….just messing around….no face shield….or course it caught, flew back and glanced off my neck! Only the handle hit me but lesson learned. 1/2 revolution could have been a disaster. Great channel BTW.

[@MoonpieCreations]

I absolutely suck with the skew. I've had some pieces fly when I use it. Thanks

[@chrisgiftshop3127]

I'm saving some "oops" clips and one in preticular shows why we wear safety gear. Don't have enough for a full video yet. But since I've been turning have had blow outs as well as stuff fly off the lathe. One hit me in the face and left a mark on my glasses I see everyday.

[@MoonpieCreations]

I could do a bunch of videos. lol. I look forward to seeing it when complete.

[@chrisgiftshop3127]

@@MoonpieCreations my wife watched some of my clips and laughed. So hopefully not only a psa about safety gear, but a good laugh along the way.

[@williamellis8993]

Well, Ken. Sometimes you're the bug and sometimes you're the windshield. I was sawing a piece of plywood on my table saw (many years ago) and when it caught, it jumped out and hit me in the stomach, bounced down, hit the blade and hit me again. Ever since then I use board buddies when I'm sawing. BTW - I didn't get a notification on this video and it doesn't show in my sub list either. Take care. Bill

[@MoonpieCreations]

Apparently I unhit the "Put in Subscribers Feed" button. I hate KZbin.

[@alun7006]

Oof, a lucky escape. Hopefully you can salvage the bowl at some point. I am a radiographer. The first X-ray I ever did as a student was of a guy who had got a finger caught in a belt sander in his garage. It was only still attached to him by a little scrap of flesh, and the bones were basically powdered. Not salvageable. I'll always remember that.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Oh man, ugh 😱

[@jnol9009]

Sorry it blew up on you Ken. It was looking really cool. Apparently you and Doug are having the same luck! As with his I look forward to what you come up with for the fix! Thx for sharing and take care...oh and thx for the sexy music. It always gives me a chuckle.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks. We don't even colab on projects and they turn out very similar.

[@miganooshpetrossian8818]

Do this again with same colors with different wood. I would love to see please.

[@MoonpieCreations]

I believe I will do it again with a different would probably pecan or oak

[@richardedwards3098]

ive found that carbide grabs is usually what causes the shattering like that!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Straight carbide definitely does grab. You have to be gentle with it. In this case I lost my grip on the tool and it slammed into the piece.

[@richardedwards3098]

@@MoonpieCreations that’s what i’ve found as well! a hand slip, or slight loss of concentration, and that sucker will shatter quickly! great video! im glad that you show your mistakes and failures. it just proves that you’re human and still humble! kudos!

[@SylviaRustyFae]

Given how brittle that wood is, id not be the least surprised if the wood portions shattered on impact with the ground. I still think this bowl can be an awesome one once you touch up that side and make it look prty cool.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Great point! I never did find the other pieces.

[@ritafarris1618]

Well, it was probably one of the nicest bowls and I couldn’t wait until it was completed. Damn, could you try that color scheme again?

[@MoonpieCreations]

I am hoping soon. Thanks

[@timmyreeves9170]

That looks like it was going good gutted but glad your ok 👍🏻

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks Timmy

[@steveblake3141]

Thats a shame. As for safety, was splitting wood with an old axe. Head went through the log into the block, shaft broke right behind the head causing the head to spin backwards at my face. Somehow I managed to flinch out the way. Tool maintenence is a form of safety!

[@MoonpieCreations]

It really is. Thanks.

[@markmalin60]

Hot glue 2 plastic sheet walls and refill with resin, pressure pot, wait, go again... Gently. Good you posted this though, worthy lessons.

[@MoonpieCreations]

That would be a cool fix. Thanks

[@SylviaRustyFae]

I dont work anymore for mental health reasons and cuz ive got an awesome fiance that loves spoilin me like that... But one of my first jobs i ever worked as a teen in school still taught me the importance of proper footwear for a job. As well as the importance of regular safety checks and keepin areas clean (sadly neither of those tasks were mine there so i was too busy with my actual task to do such). So i was workin in the cook room of a cannery, doin some sorta QC on the cans (its been half a lifetime since then, so my memorys very fuzzy) and this had me rite between where the cans just got filled with boilin hot water and the liddin machine; meant to act as eyes to look for any unfilled cans prty much or ang debris (tho a machine wud doublecheck this later heh). Well, rite underfoot of me but under a box i stood on was the grates and a drain for excess green beans and excess boilin water to run off. And therein lied the problem, the beans wud routinely clog the drain bcuz of the bad design where the beans wud get stuck on the drainage chute. When it wud get stuck, the floor wud flood under my box. I had a simple fix which was to stick a can under the chute tor raise it off the ground. Well, id just got back from lunch and not checked that as it turned out the janitors cleaned it off. For the first half hr things were fine and it all drained rite at first cuz it was empty, but by an hr in it had started to flood down there; which i found out when i slipped (cuz of dyspraxia, i legit can trip on air; wasnt even anythin that tripped me up, just my whole body coordination doesnt work sometimes) and quickly stuck my foot down to catch myself and placed my sneakered foot rite under the part of the chute that the boilin water was overflowin off of. Ended up with blisters that lasted for a few days and made it impossible to wear shoes. I cudnt work til the followin Tuesday, and it happened on a Thursday evenin. Luck wud have it tho it meant i got the weekend off and was able to still go to the local corn festival, which was a rather corny tradition of mine :P So like, i was actually glad i burnt my foot, esp cuz when i got back they had welded some shit together to prevent such from happenin in the future. It was that simple of a fix but just wasnt an issue they knew about to fix. Ofc, as id find out at later jobs... Even when they know somethin is a safety issue, that doesnt mean theyll fix it necessarily; unless and until forced to, far more often than not. But that cannery was actually a halfway decent employer that abided by the law instd of just payin the fines.

[@vinniebaio2535]

Crap, the curse of "just one more pass" strikes again. That was a good looking bowl. Hope you find all the pieces and fix it.

[@MoonpieCreations]

I have looked everywhere. They have vanished into another realm.

[@pame4345]

Ben’s Worx has a video where the lid of his vacuum chamber exploded. He said the glass had a crack in it. I think it hit his face

[@karengilchrist9774]

Yeah, that was really scary! Doug at Pohl Barn had a piece explode unto several pieces that flew all over his shop. Happened so fast!

[@MoonpieCreations]

I saw that. I check my vacuum chamber each time I use it. I will never use it if it has a crack. lol I stand over it and watch it, so if it blew up I would be out of luck.

[@wellsmoon13]

looks like a turtle shell I like it

[@Oxyte]

Your t-Shirt is awesome!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks!

[@MarklTucson]

Bummer, that was looking really good. The Lord was watching out for you on that one for sure. Stuff like what you showed has convinced me to be more diligent wearing a face shield when turning. Funny thing (not really) I’m subscribed to your channel and have notifications on, but didn’t get notified for this or your last video. Going off to watch that one now

[@MoonpieCreations]

A lot of people have said this about this video. The views showed it too. After 2 hours I only had 150 views. Good old KZbin.

[@KassFireborn]

"It's coming out *nicely*." Congrats on effective use of dramatic irony in a woodturning video.

[@MoonpieCreations]

😂😂😂😂Thank you very much!

[@theresapalmer2432]

Better luck next time! It was looking really nice. Can you save it? I want it! Any chance?

[@MoonpieCreations]

If I can find the rest of the pieces I’m going to recast it with gold in those cracks.

[@SylviaRustyFae]

10:10 Not sure what ya end up doin here... But lookin at it rite here, id say this is a perf moment to lean into a mistake and use it to improve the bowl even further. I think itd be rly cool if you filled the removed portion with resin of a differin colour or translucent fiery colours even or clear resin; that way theres a cool contrast between the wood and the first resin and the repair resin.

[@MoonpieCreations]

That's a neat idea, thank you.

[@penny_the_wiser413]

I used to have to clean a meat slicer. We had a chainmail glove for cleaning the blade. One day I didn't put it on and cut my finger. Luckily I didn't need stitches. Lesson learned v

[@MoonpieCreations]

Oh man, I was cringing at what could have happened.

[@simonrourke9817]

It's a shame about that. It was looking like it was going to be nice. 👍👍

[@boris2342]

I believe you

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks.

[@BadAppleWoodwerx]

So, I drive racecars on the weekends and yeah, you need your safety gear. Especially when you catch on fire! 😲 You can check that out on my other channel - kzbin.info/www/bejne/sITWkphql5mtaq8

[@MoonpieCreations]

I'll go check it out. Thanks

[@BTAJoe]

Why didn't this show up in my subscriptions feed?

[@MoonpieCreations]

I’m really not sure what’s going on with it. Views are way down 🥺

[@frankfowler8295]

Sorry about the failure. I wear a face shield when I turn as the resin chips constantly are flying at my face. Even if you don't get large pieces dust blowing right at your eyes is a bad idea.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Truth. Thanks

[@Loan--Wolf]

i would put it back in and pour more epoxy and just make a new bowl

[@MoonpieCreations]

I think I will send it to a buddy who says he has an idea.

[@petricabistricean1806]

Super tare 🍯🍯🍯👍👍👍

[@MoonpieCreations]

I appreciate that.

[@joallawestervelt6918]

I am so glad it did not hit you. Wow close call.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Still can't find the pieces.

[@joallawestervelt6918]

@@MoonpieCreations wow. Maybe they will show up when you least expect them to.

[@phyllismulkey3778]

glad you didnt get hurt

[@mikebass823]

Oups!!. Glad you didn't get hart. Try again 🙂🙂👍

[@MoonpieCreations]

Thanks

[@nevannarence6542]

it could still be used as a deco item

[@MoonpieCreations]

Someone mentioned putting teeth marks in it like it was bitten. Cool idea.

[@BadBoy-ie6ic]

Oopsy 😬

[@timpardoe7623]

Carve teeth marks into the bowl huge rescue!

[@MoonpieCreations]

Haha, great idea. So good you could eat it bowl.

[@morgancalvi6675]

Why is safety gear important? August 23, 1997, my fiance (who asked me to marry him the night before) was changing the motor on an Oldsmobile Cutlass with a motor from a Caddy. The car slipped off the jacks and the sharp metal strip that goes around the wheel well, punctured his heart...making him a 'late fiance'. He had no wheel chocks. The really sad thing...based on his eye position and hand position...and the scream...he saw it coming.

[@MoonpieCreations]

I am so sorry for your lose. I can only imagine how horrible that must have been.

[@morgancalvi6675]

@@MoonpieCreations yeah...I can only imagine how horrifying it was for him...knowing it was over. Safety's important.

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Oops...

[@MoonpieCreations]

That's an understatement Mark. lol

[@MrRonfrank]

Jackson Pollock?

[@MoonpieCreations]

Haha, exactly.

[@oewcreations5169]

Thats a shame Ken

[@RebekkaRN1962]

How come I don't get your notifications anymore? 😔😢

[@MoonpieCreations]

For some reason KZbin did not send a notification out on this one. Maybe I pissed them off?!?

[@RebekkaRN1962]

@@MoonpieCreations 🤣🤣🤣👍

[@c.franke4144]

😳

[@MoonpieCreations]

I know right?!?!

[@charleskloentrup9153]

now that stinks.

[@MoonpieCreations]

Yes, yes it does

[@karendale7297]

😢🤦‍♀️

[@MoonpieCreations]

I know right?!?!

[@erbakantiftik9397]

Hİ 👍👋👌

[@MoonpieCreations]

Hey Thanks.