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Hammer hands

Stone Conversations : Archive 5 : Message 00423

From: "Simon Brown" <moonsong@zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz>
Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2004 10:15:24 +1000
Subject: Hammer hands

Deb,

After 25 years as a stonemason, I'm still whacking my hand! It doesn't hurt
so much now, I must have desensitised the nerves within hammer range, so I
just accept it as part of the work. I've had my hand stitched back together,
busted a vein open and developed a blot clot like a spare eyeball under the
skin.

I do find that the following add to the likelihood of mis-hits:
1. Loose hammer head
2. Wobbly stone not supported on the banker
3. Unbalanced stance
4. Feeling tired and emotional after a series of mis-hits
5. Having someone laugh at your bleeding hand

Could do with some of your cool weather here now!

Simon

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