re: Lessons learned...or what every new woodworker should know...

That’s terrible, Monte. I remember 7th grade shop class and we did lots of foolish things but fortunately I don’t remember anything like that happening.

I always try to be hyper aware when using power tools or sharp tools. I cut my hands on a daily basis still, and it’s always the dumbest thing that doesn’t involve those kinds of tools. Case in point – yesterday I was hand sanding and drove my thumbnail right into my other hand and tore off a good sized hunk of skin. Who knew thumbnails could be so sharp?