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Old 07-02-2012, 05:40 AM   #4
pompous
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Originally Posted by Frodo View Post
Yeah, for sure. Never did much wrenchin' before I got the Box, but I learned pretty quick: Whenever I'm gettin' ready to start crankin' hard on a nut or a bolt that I know is going to take a LOT of torque to break loose, I always ask the question: Where's my hand (especially those oh-so-vulnerable knuckles) going to go when it breaks loose, or the socket slips off? I'm by no means immune (is anyone??), but I sure don't injure myself as often as I used to!
I sure learned that one the hard way as well. Lost a fingernail about a year ago. That sucks!!
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