The Day I Lost 2 Fingers

Otherwise known as the Tale of Two Fingers...
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[@ShervinShares]

brooo im so sorry - this story made me tear up. you are a legend for bouncing back

[@Sky-._]

As someone who lost the tip of only one finger in a similar accident, I'm SUPER impressed by your ability to just keep going. When I got home from the hospital the first thing I did was completely disassemble my table saw and repurpose it for lathe parts, I just couldn't stand looking at it.

[@JordanStuddard]

The fact that you’re still making is what matters! Can’t let the tools beat us 😤

[@Enhancedlies]

a lathe is supposed to be less scary?!

[@suntzu6122]

You using a real face mask with that lathe?????? Like a heavy duty shield for your head?

[@MrAwawe]

@@Enhancedlies If you have trauma from a table saw but not a lathe, then yes. Trauma isn't rational, it's not something you can just decide not to have.

[@GeneralPadron]

That is all this guy lost. The tips of two fingers. Not the whole fingers.

[@gunkid6368]

So I recently bought a cordless circular saw and I decided to read the manual and I'm not joking the first thing it says under safety was "if both your hands are on the saw properly your fingers will never be near the blade"

[@TwinSimian]

This is exactly right, and another thing I learned back in the day when I worked for a cabinet builder, he said he learned it in the Army I think: "If one of your hands isn't involved in what you're doing put it behind your back." If you are conscious and deliberate about what your body parts are doing, it becomes second nature to be aware of where your hands are at all times.

[@Bloodbain88]

One thing I was always taught to think about is "where is the blade? Where are my hands? Where is the blade? Where are my hands?" Just helps to keep you aware of where your extremities are at all times in relation to the blade or saw.

[@harrisonkl]

I’m happy to see that you’re doing okay after such a traumatic event.

[@somethingtojenga]

This guy is a social media strategist whose strategy is losing fingers while building an adult playroom, and you feel bad??? You deserve to be a follower of this guy lol

[@MaxReisinger]

I admire how you're handling such a shocking event. Much love to you

[@twinkleblink3073]

You have such a great attitude to face your fear and to persevere. My music partner got an infection in his finger from a cut on a camping trip. We watched it mummify to the demarcation line, then to be amputated. He found that he could still play the guitar, but differently. Yet, more time passed and with all the antibiotics he was on, a low grade sepsis was burning. He eventually died in the hospital from what started was a tiny cut at a joint. Four years later, I still have his music and his art. We were hippie married for 18 years. The doctors made good choices for you to keep you safe from infection.

[@dropdead266]

This f sucks😢 was the infection preventative?

[@twinkleblink3073]

@@dropdead266 The cut was not cleaned properly from the beginning. It was at a tricky location at the knuckle. We checked for redness and got him in to the doctor when it started. Then his breathing changed. They misdiagnosed him with COPD, when I believed it was sepsis. He was scheduled to see cardiopulmonary but the appointment was 4 months out! He was on a list to get in if someone cancelled. He was put on inhalers that did'nt work. Had he got in early they could have ruled COPD out and did some other investigating. Everything took too long. The hospital was terrible. I wanted to sue. Then Covid hit. The case would have been too big.

[@_artorical_]

♥ I’m sorry for your loss.

[@f4llenstarr]

Coming from the studio build video to this. I have to say, you are strong for bouncing straight back into completing your goal. The studio looks amazing and this is now a part of your story. It shows we have to persevere through tough times.

[@jooorley]

Crazy how some things are permanent. In our Ctrl-Z age that's sooo hard to grasp. Love to see how you deal with it! Sending you love and strength from Germany

[@DevonLadd]

Ctrl-Z age... mhm.. very well put

[@AlexandraRobinson]

It wouldn’t be possible to praise you enough for how you handled this situation. I’m just so glad you’re still able to do what you love. Thanks for the inspiration 🌟❤️

[@KenKojis]

As an amputee from a worksite accident, I lost lower right ankle, so I am now a Lower Right Below The Knee. I know what you are feeling. I saw your most recent video and its truely remarkable that you went back to work. That's all I wanted to do when I lost my leg. I wanted to ride my longboard. It took a year to the date until I had the strength on my prosthesis to ride again. Great story, Jordan.

[@SketchInkRepeat]

The amount of mental strength you needed to stay focused and bounce back from that is inspirational. Wish you nothing but success in your new studio! 🔥

[@lw8882]

Rushing, distracted, ignoring your usual safety procedures and rules. It's always how these stories go.

[@tkthree]

I don’t know anybody more determined and focused than you man, so proud of how you’re handling it and your journey. Thank you sharing this story, you got this ❤

[@tedrzz]

I'm a hobbyist woodworker and this made my heart sink for you...much love and respect..wishing you all the best

[@hudsontarlow]

This is one of the most moving short films I’ve seen on KZbin. You’re a great filmmaker and really inspiring human! Love how you still ended up completing the building project.

[@IronFudge]

Came from Casey's video and your studio video. Takes a lot to open up about this. Thank you, and you're awesome for bouncing back!

[@TylerCheeseman]

wow, I don't think I could imagine someone dealing with this sort of thing in a more graceful way. thanks for sharing your story

[@HunterWeiss]

Your mindset through this all has been admirable. Thanks for sharing this

[@Raymando]

Fuck man, I wish you had included more of this story into the NYC Studio video, and expanded the storytelling to include the struggle. Huge props for having the kind of strength you did. Please do take a break if you feel the need to do so, and take care of yourself. This couldn't have been easy. Glad to have found your channel, and hope to see more of your videos.

[@coolman_coffeedan]

love you Jordan

[@loves__art]

Dude I remember seeing your post about this on TikTok and I was shook. Honestly props for seeing the project fully through. Been a long time follower over there on TikTok, but new one here. Keep making

[@thebeauhollis]

What a great video. It’s raw, real, and vulnerable. That’s why it’s so great. Absolutely love it. ❤

[@Zenavesta]

Bless Up Jordan! Glad you are processing this in a positive manner. Damn that’s rough, but, “just gwaan hold the faith” as people would say where I’m from 👊

[@grantandrews4826]

Dude, i got SO lucky. I severed a tendon in my left thumb with a box cutter type knife. I was on the job, and rushing to get home. Had my hand in a cast for a month, but it works just fine now. But it sucked. I had nightmares, i got depressed. People, please be careful, these things take no time to happen, and the only forgiveness you'll get on the far side is the forgiveness you give yourself. ❤

[@RTMZ06]

Congratulations on being strong enough to walk back in that room and pick up the tools with a smile on your face willing and able to work, that shows a lot of strength of character. Cheers to you and your journey of healing.

[@jarvo3256]

good on you for getting straight back to it bro and not letting fear take over your dreams. i had a similar situation a few months ago using a mitre saw at work but luckily the blade was just shy of hitting the bone. i still finished my work day as there was an hour left before i headed to the hospital. all healed up like it never happened, just some scars and a stronger mindset of how careful we have to be to do this kind of stuff. wish you all the best man.

[@TuckerPearce]

This happened to a good friend of mine 20+ years ago making wooden Kayak paddles in North Carolina. He went on to do great things and it's very obvious you will as well. Sorry for your loss Jordan.

[@rsolsjo]

Mad props for getting back on the horse so to speak. I'm sure every person handles a crazy situation like this differently, but in the long run I do not doubt it'll be immensely helpful.

[@TwinSimian]

Thank you for sharing this. Glad you are able to keep going. I'm a musician but I also love to fix things and build things, hand injuries can be a real downer. Stay positive!

[@corgi_loafness8986]

The little moment of figuring out a thumbs up hit me different. That pushing forward, adjusting to the change, trying to encourage yourself despite it all is really moving. As someone who considers themselves a fearful person, who runs away from something if I have one small bad memory associated with it, you just gotta push through and adjust to the change

[@franborrero]

I can’t imagine how scary this was man… ❤ your strong Jordan!

[@Lostin2024]

I feel horrible about what happened to you but also blown away by your strength and determination. Please keep chasing whatever dreams you’re chasing! 😢😊

[@BennettCoast]

this turned out to be a sacrifice you had to make while passing through but I still cant believe how optimistic you were immediately after

[@adrianvvlogs]

Thank you for sharing dude, this is beautiful example of “Just keep swimming” you’re incredible dude ❤️

[@Debio4ko]

I’m so sorry! 😞 I always have the fear of losing fingers. I hope you’re better! Stay safe! We love you!

[@sledzeppelin]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I'm sure you've helped a bunch of people you won't even know about.

[@tspmcfarlane]

This was actually incredibly inspiring in your own quiet way. Very honest and genuinely impressive seeing you face this head on. You’re going to be absolutely fine.

[@AlexErika]

Damn, what a story. Having just watched your studio video build, its great to see that you didn't let this stop you from finishing the project! ❤

[@SubPablum]

Thank you for sharing this. It's a hard reminder things go bad real fast. Your handling it great too.

[@chefbrittan84]

Those guards are in place for a reason folks. I’m 40 years old and still have all my fingers, because I don’t remove or mess with the guards.

[@nylabone8782]

Just came across your channel via this video. Thank you for being brave and sharing your experience.

[@AnneliesVeldman]

This was a wild story to hear... Keep on trucking man, hearing your mindset on all this: I've got mad respect. Looking forward to what's next for you

[@GuitarSlayer136]

I feel like being around firearms has really been a blessing for me. I am so goddamn mindless sometimes. Ill get ready for a goofy cut, and just before im about to go, realize my fingers are WAY too close to the blade and completely readjust. The only saving grace is that my time with firearms has transferred trigger discipline to my power tools. My finger is nowhere near that trigger unless im cutting.

[@conorbrady1839]

A must watch for anyone using a circular saw for the first time. The blade guard is important. But equally important is setting the blade depth. You wouldn't have 4" of blade sticking up for a ¼" cut on a table saw. Same goes for a circ saw. Reducing the blade depth is minimising exposure to the pointy bits.

[@PaulaHeartland]

What a beautifully filmed, deeply moving film. Congrats on pushing for okay-ness. You're more than okay.. ❤

[@HumilityListens]

This really hurts to watch man. Don't ever give up! You still have some of those fingers!

[@courtclimbs]

“I just have to do something, otherwise I’ll be too scared of it” 💛💛💛💛💛

[@whachuupto]

Oh my god. I had just finished a project for my channel with my circular saw and I feel so nauseous imagining being in your shoes. The story telling made me viscerally hurt. You're a trooper for going through this and working through the trauma.

[@ChengyuanYang]

First time ever I tear out from a youtube vedio. Respect how you can bounce back and went straight back to business. Steel spirit there. RESPECT.

[@gabrielgrassmayrtoo]

Woahh that is a wild story! So sorry to hear that but glad that your still keep going

[@n16161]

Good attitude brother. Mindfulness will help anyone in this kind of situation. It is impossible to effectively avoid your reality (in a healthy way at least). If you let your consciousness experience the pain, acknowledge the present, live in the present, that makes it much easier to get moving forward. Like you said, too often we get stuck in the “coulda shoulda woulda” of our past decisions and that can absolutely ruin us.

[@rogerpence]

Welcome to the Brothers of the Stub Club! I put my thumb through a table saw blade many years ago. You just gotta do what you're doing. Get back on the horse and ride. Carefullly! Your superb video is gonna save some fingers.

[@spicy_fiona]

I have so much feels for this😭🥺❤ you are the definition of perseverance in a traumatic event😰 thank you for sharing❤

[@carters2]

I lost 1/3 of my right pinky last October to a 28 ton log splitter. The accident didn’t hurt that much surprisingly but getting it cleaned up at the hospital was excruciating. You are so right about that first night trying to sleep. It just plays over and over again in your head all night long. I’ve lost a good amount of my grip strength as a result of my injury which is the worst part. I’ve pretty much given up on trying to ride my dirt bikes, a hobby I have had for the past 15 years because I just can’t hang on to the bike like I could before.

[@creativevit5961]

So sorry about that. Things will get better. They tend to. Life goes on and we need to stay strong

[@EwenBell]

Respect. Immense respect for you and your craft and your spirit. Thankyou for sharing this.

[@jpdst29]

I knew a guy who cut four fingers off with his circular saw. He was making a narrow rip and he was holding the edge to catch the falloff piece and his four fingers were underneath the board. He had the blades set deep and as he cut across the board he cut through his fingers as well.

[@yuddhveersingh710]

be positive man. everything will be good❤

[@trixonic6934]

I’m down 3 fingers and still going strong. My grandpa was the greatest wood worker I ever met and he only had 1 arm and proved that anything you put your mind to is possible

[@simmonsguy]

Rough time - I appreciate you sharing how your accident happened.

[@cancledacc]

We are proud of you man

[@HallgarthMusic]

Hell yeah keep creating man!

[@athmaid]

You're exposure-therapising yourself, that's awesome! I bet many would just stop woodworking altogether after such an accident

[@DiHandley]

10/10 for bravery. You’re a better man than me.

[@jacobhosler1982]

I had second hand PTSD, from watching a guy lose 2 fingers fo a table saw. This was 5 years ago, on my birthday, and I helped find the fingers.😮❤

[@chopsjazz1]

This is not as sever as your injury, but I feel for you. My left hand is so messed up because my right hand is the one with the power tool in it. The Phillips bit slipped off the screw head at high speed and bored straight through my left thumb. It took about a minute to realize that I had blood coming out of the wound at the top AND the bottom of my thumb. Don't let this derail you, but let it be a caution light to keep you safe. Get better soon.

[@Maggus-ts1sj]

You are a mental machine. I thought I am doing good by just crying every second day or so now the second week after I lost the movement and the nail of my strong hand`s thumb. Living through it in nightmares once or twice again, but just the moment afterwards. I lost the memory of what I did exactly in the moment of the accident. They reattached it, but this also means no machine work for several months, as the rest of the tip`s bone and the shortened middle bone need to grow into each other. Lucky, I had such great surgeons and caregivers here in Switzerland. The tip was smashed and squeezed a lot by the hand-held circular saw (looks about the same as yours).

[@DoubleDowner]

all the best to you mate x

[@stellawunder]

love you so much jordan - you’re a force to be reckoned with and i can’t wait to see what new stuff you make next ❤️

[@beaudanner]

Getting back on that horse. Astounding. I got hit by a car outside pier 76 in August and haven’t been back on my EUC since 🤕

[@grimmmorio]

my father lost four of his right hand when he was quite young while at work. I don't think I know a person more invested and able in making things as him, from making pasta and biscuit to sewing and the usual handy work dads are expected to do. we never talk much about about his injury and I almost forget about it when I think about him. that is to say that things are gonna be alright, I guess

[@Elv3ganR4sta]

Partially cut my distal phalange with circular saw, it's just a split second, it's amazing how all this just happens and there's no undo. Doc was able to re attach but ended with ankylosis between distal and medial phalanx ended up three days in the hospital with wide spectrum antibiotics due to the conditions of the workshop. Definitely coming back and finishing the table I was doing that day helped me find closure. PTSD is a b!t$h but 2 years and a half later I can say there's no day I regret that moment and know exactly what I would've done different

[@ProcrastinationDaily]

I almost cut my left pinky off two weeks ago, got my stitches out yesterday and feel super lucky that it looks like it will fully heal. I am amazed you got right back to work...I am still getting that sense of dread when I think about getting back to work.

[@baroozles]

I hope you have a good therapist and lots of support. This must be incredibly traumatic for you. ❤

[@parkerh9317]

Most of my life, I saw a missing fingertip as a sort of badge of honor for a handyman, maybe with an accompanying funny anecdote. Now, I am a handyman, and I work with my hands daily. I am so thankful for my hands and everything they enable me to do. They are the very mechanism by which I interact with this world. I imagine how lonely those fingerless handymen of my childhood probably felt when they had their accident. Thank you for this video- I am sorry that you lost your fingers.

[@kidheadcase]

I’m very sorry. You’re being very brave.

[@Christmasprancer]

im so sorry this happend to you hope it doesnt bother you much anymore but love you man keep up the content

[@AECAMEL]

Thank you so much for talking about this. I broke my wrists (both of them) 2 times, yes, two times, both of them a few years ago and half a year ago i had an accident on my longboard and broke both of them again. I have pain every day. I want to stay fit, it's very hard to do training. But you know what? I found a way to do fitness. I have pain every day, but i'm happy, because like you i focus on other things in life. It's ok :) We are all one, make the best out of your experience buddy. Much love from Austria

[@Ma_K95]

I didn't see any comments say it yet, i also have never seen your channel, i assume there may not be many people here that know, and I just wanna help. Eye protection is easy, cheap, and almost the least you can do. I highly recommend it if cutting anything with a circular saw. I'm sorry about your experience and loss. I know it's late, but good luck!

[@cheezballs6489]

never watched your channel, but I watched this whole video. Im glad that your doing alright

[@Filkersons]

Ruthless, sorry that happened. I’m a joiner by trade and have that exact saw, I think the problem with the little battery powered saws is they feel harmless, almost like a toy. It took me some getting used to from using a larger circular saw moving to that it actually felt dangerous. It does amaze me some of these things are available off the shelf to anyone with no training, especially chainsaws 😂

[@KillerTacos54]

I'm so sorry man, hope you're doing well

[@mattgray5311]

My left hand got smashed by a paramotor prop, all fingers sliced through bone and tendons and little pinky amputated. I know that feeling of go mode when alone. Adrenaline is a wonderful thing at that time. Don't feel silly or stupid for what happened. It happened and accidents do all the time. Look after yourself!!

[@vothqualitycreative]

Damn! Great attitude dude and way to overcome it! Pinkies out!

[@kristians6525]

Thank you for the reminder! No pice of wood or room is worth a finger. Be safe folks, never be in a hurry working with saws.

[@brodylund390]

From a purely pedantic standpoint, I would still count you as having 10 fingers.

[@greenmoxy]

I hate the circular saw guard. It makes cutting stair stringers almost impossible. I once put a screw in the guard to lock it in the up position. Ran that saw for a few years and luckily never had a problem. I was running a table saw when I was his age and dropped the small piece I was working on and tried to catch it via reflex. Next thing I know my shoulder hurt a lot. The blade hit my thumb and forced my arm backwards behind me. My thumb pad was inside out but only my shoulder hurt. Drove to the hospital and luckily got stiched back together with full function. My thumb pad sensitivity was different for around 5 years.

[@guidohiemstra9357]

The human mind can be so strong! You got this!💪🏻

[@john.minelli]

You smiled after you made your first cut post injury. I must have watched it 5 times. Pinkies Up.

[@machinebeard1639]

I am the son of a mortician, and I work for a company that cleans up accidents. Complacency kills, brother.

[@tacticalskiffs8134]

I have that saw, and while I am sure it is designed within all the safety rules, it is actually offputting. I have a Makita rear handle 36V saw, a Dewalt Rear handle corded, a Bosch right side corded, and PC, left side corded, and a Makita 36V Track Saw. That Dewalt is the one that is scariest. Something about it, small and light, it has to have the lock on it because of the battery, but it makes it seem awkward. I am very careful with it. Battery saws don't bog down, so they will come back hard. Particularly the chainsaws. And it is so light. Also, one can't get much of one's weight behind it. Further, I use it for crazy things like cutting wood up in parking lots. In my shop it isn't a primary saw. Lifting the guard is standard on circular saws, I took a fiberglass boat apart with that saw just yesterday, and it required a lot of plunge cuts. I did set the blade exposure so it was about an inch, obviously enough to take a hand. I needed full exposure for some of the cuts that went through beams. The correct position for holding back the guard is with the thumb on the lever, and the finger wrapped over the top. Also, it is almost always some kind of plunge cut, so the base is in contact. I learned from this video, for which I paid 60 bucks for: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5mZlICHo7x6raM

[@eightatheart_music]

This is a prime example of the indomitable human spirit

[@TodayTestfbsfbsfbs]

That is shit, when I work with powermachines then you need 100% concentration, I always wait 5 seconds thinking about what I want to do before I start and what I want to do.

[@shelbys2015]

I slammed my finger in a car door relaxed my finger was stuck and instinctually ripped my hand back. And that’s how I ripped the tip of my pinky off 🙃 couldn’t reattach. Just had surgery yesterday to amputate more. I slept like a baby when it happened 3 days ago. Now after surgery I can’t sleep and am in pain. I have two toddlers and have to rely on my kids dad and my new boyfriend to care for them. I feel helpless. I kept apologizing to everybody because I felt so stupid

[@diceey2208]

Reminds me of the time I cut my index finger with a hedge trimmer. One moment your fine, and the next your life has changed. I luckily kept my finger but I cant feel anything past my knuckle.

[@kchastain3]

I think I’ll cancel that circular saw order now. Always why I’ve been afraid to get one.

[@NicholasBaker]

back to the studio the next day 🔥💪

[@hashtag3073]

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[@Collin_Cornwell]

hell yeah Jordan, love you man… pinkies ⬆️

[@sadderdaze391]

I've liked, subscribed, told my friends to watch and apologies for the fingers but where are those green pants from at 4:00. thanks