Jaime. I had a similar accident with a skill saw. No where near what happened to you. I was down. I thought my life would change forever. It caused depression. Yet. To see what you went through. To see your positive attitude. For you to find a level of humor. You lifted my spirits. As much as I’m sorry, I’m equally thankful for you. By documenting this injury, you are inspiring others. Thank you.
I’ve been a builder for 12 years and in the trades for 20...in my time I’ve seen people injure themselves pretty bad. Yet I’ve never seen a man bounce back like this before. Your spirit is one of rarity. Cheers to you bro!!!
I've been a builder for 30 years, I'm not at least bit surprised that it happened due to the fact not one man wearing jeans or work boots on this site. Safety is an after thought to these guys. If an arc flash hit one of these guys like it did me, they all be dead. Commercially speaking.
Your spirit is great, man. My dad lost his entire right arm past the elbow in an accident when he was 14. He was electrocuted in a farm accident and they had to amputate. They told him he would never have kids and would never really "recover". He kept the same attitude as you and went on to ride motor cycles (with his prosthetic arm), fly planes and drive stick shifts. I'm the oldest of 5 kids, and it has never been a handicap to him or us. The one thing he got tired of is always being asked by strangers what happened to his arm so he started making up stories. I was like 14 before he finally told us what happened. LOL It became a thing, he would always have to make up a new wild story on the spot when asked by a stranger, and we had to try and keep a straight face. He's a really good story teller so his stories would get wilder and more animated every time. IT. WAS. HYSTERICAL.
@@348Tobico There've been so many I wouldn't even know where to start, and he changed them on the fly. Some were really gory (with the humorous intent of making the person sorry for asking! LOL) Some of my favorite were shark attack, hang gliding incident, and the one about how he had is arm hanging out of the window of a car when another car t-boned his. My all time favorite was about it getting caught on a meat hook at a processing plant and ripped off.
Much respect for still being in the field .. I am a carpenter with 38 years exp. ..Hands over that many years get smashed .. It's inevitable . I fell 30' years ago and did the Nestea Plunge and snapped every bone in my left hand .. Then in 2012 .. Aggravated on the job with all the loud music .. Thought I'd put in my MP3 and void it out the noise .. Skilsaw in hand and barely paying attention .. Trying to save that brittle end of a piece of cedar siding .. Bammm .. ran the saw right across my hand .. detached a finger and mowed off my thumbprint .. Fortunately a few year earlier , I had built a home for a hand surgeon and when the call came in that it was Me .. He did his best and fixed me up and saved a finger .. Never asked for a dime .. He said it was his way of paying me back for doing such a good job on his home .. Last year I noticed my right hand thumb nail becoming brittle and darkened .. Went to a Dr .. told it was a fungal infection .. I worked in pain for a year .. Just me and another carpenter built framed , sided and trimmed a 7,000 sq ft home .. Nobody ever saw my hand without a blood stained bandage .. I maintained .. Until one day , ready for work .Picking out my jeans ,, I dropped them and the coathanger hook ripped right through .. I tried to tough it out .. I finally called The Hand Surgeon .. I hadn't looked at my hand in 2 months .. always bandage changed in the dark with a bucket of soap and bandages laid out .. I unfurled my hand to the surgeon .. His eyes widened ! "Oh man " It looks like melanoma . Cut a couple of chunks off and sent away for biopsy .. Eventually the News !!! .. Stage III Melanoma , The thumb had to be removed and other surgeries .. Had to have a port put in my chest for chemo . I am a carpenter and this is all I have done . I also have been playing guitar semi-pro since 1979 .. My heart broke of not having use of my thumb any more ..So I went to work learning to grab a saw again .. No problem and making use of the other fingers . The Chemo makes me sick . but I know I gotta keep on keepin on .. Some days I about throw up and pass out from the sickness .. By The Grace of God .. I was asked by a helpful neighbor to design an addition for him and build it .. Pencil to paper .. I created a masterpiece . At no charge .. I said this is my swan song and I have to do this before I die .. Last night I told him " If I am at only 50% strength that day , I will give you 100% of that 50 " .. I am relying on God to walk me through this and show me the way as always .... No matter the pitfalls and things that slow you down ..Keep on .. Funny thing the other day .. When describing how accurate the form work was dimensionally.. I took my finger and "Thumb and said it was only this far off .... I was trying to describe a 1/16" when my fingers represented a 1-1/2" His wife fell down to the ground laughing and laughed straight for 2 minutes .. It was funny !!! .. The keys to any thing . Always laugh . accept the loss , do your best and my secret weapon in all my years of carpentry .. Pray!!! .. When you run into something that seems too hard to figure or unravel . That tool is prayer .. The best tool I have ever carried .. Sometimes in the past I asked " How did I figure that out " and amazed that mistakes turned out to be opportunities .. When homes are finished .. I always look at awe .. When Thanked .. I say . It came through me .. Thank God not me and I couldn't have done it with all those that worked with and for me .. Always put your heart into what you build .. Even if it took you longer to do your best .. Good work will beget food on your table and a good nights sleep being wore out . It will make you jump out of bed in the morning , Excited for the day .. Take Care .. I love young carpenters that reach and put their best work out there
If only you had put your faith in medicine early on with your thumb issue rather than ignoring your digit might still be intact. The problem with common sense is it’s not too common!
Jaime, I feel your pain. I had a similar incident 63 years ago. I was only 8 years old on roller skates, slipped and fell across my dad's joiner.. Took out all but my thumb and part of my index finger. Fortunately at 8 YO I healed quickly. (14 surgeries later.) You will find some things a bit more difficult to do, but you adapt. It's what we do. With your positive attitude and the advances in medicine today I know you will have minimal issues. Keep the faith. Best to you.
"It's not as bad as Jaime's" - 11/10 I hope that if I ever face such a life-changing injury, I take it with as much humour, positivity, and grace as Jaime
Be careful who you get the fingers from, some of them guys there is no telling were their fingers have been!!!LOL🤣🤣 Glad too see your comeing along so well, 👍
Jaime, you have a great attitude and an awesome support crew, which is the most valuable thing a person needs in life. I've been going to physical therapy for 21 years for a multitude of injuries and surgery rehabilitations. My last injury ultimately cost me my job, as I did it at home and didn't have enough sick time to cover a long recovery. After 25+ years with my department, I was suddenly done in a matter of moments. It was tough. Keep focused and do not dwell on what you can't do. Focus on what you can do! You are an inspiration and I, for one, appreciate the efforts that you make, the challenges that you endure, and your successes. Keep up the great work, and thank you for sharing your progress with us!
Keep on that physio. As someone who never went for it and was really lax with the stretches from the dr, I can tell you a bad injury will get worse if you don't put the work in now. (10+years later and I still have limited mobility in my wrist when I should have been fully functional again after about a year)
Healthy being able to talk about it - and not get stuck on pain drugs like so many laborers and workers in the construction business. Awesome attitude and please keep posting educational videos about your accident / injury - so people can learn - that you can overcome horrific set backs with a humble grateful attitude! Peace. M
I was listening to you and the guys laughing and joking about your hand. It reminded me of growing up listening to my dad and anyone that just happened to be at the house. My daddy lost both legs when he was 21 in a car accident. Some years later he and my mama met in front of the theater in our small town. They had us five kid's. We grew up not ever seeing him with his real legs. My daddy had the best attitude about losing his legs. He new every joke you could think of about one leg no legs or arms. I know I'm rambling on but I'd like to thank you and the guy's bringing back fond memories of just listening to you. My daddy and other men of his generation and like all of you are what set an example of how real men should be in my eyes. I love watching your video's.😊
You sure as heck have a great attitude and that's half the battle ! You are young and strong and a darn good carpenter , you'll be in this business for years to come ! You're blessed to have such a strong family support system in your brothers and your wife and kids! Many folks out here are praying for you bro, keep on keepin on!
My older brother hurt his hand pretty bad recently, and he called and said "Looks like you're next", because a few years back my younger brother hurt his hand as well in a window repair accident. I had to remind him that when I was two I fell down the stairs into the basement and damaged my finger and it never healed. So I was actually first. My hand was very different and I learned to do things (adapt) but I never really felt whole. I leaned how to play piano, work on computers and live a "normal" life. There is no Normal. It's your attitude and outlook that make life worth living. Your attitude on display is great!! In those quiet times, just know that you are helping so many people with your story. Anyone who has challenges, just know you are not alone and we can all get through this together. We have two hands for a reason, and we have each other if someone is missing something. God Bless everyone on this thread.
Jaime, we all love you and your positive attitude. Having spend 3 years in war torn Afghanistan, having been kidnapped as a child, and even lived through a bank robbery as a teller in 1991; you sincerely motivate me. I love your positive attitude and appreciate you whole heartedly. You are a true inspiration to us all. Thank you. P.S. I'm a super fan of your long-detailed explanations (some of us need it), they are the best, you are incredible, keep it up no matter what your brother says!
Man, Lost 4 fingers and still smiling? That's really inspiring. You are very positive. If people have the same attitude there will be no more argument. I like your inspiration.
Been following and watching all your vids. Finally got to these and didn’t realize it was so recent. I’m impressed with your teams building skills, attention to detail and good natured humor. I can say now I’m impressed with your character. It takes a strong person to bounce back like that so quickly. You’re a tough son of a ...
A wonderful attitude and dedication to your therapies will get you the farthest from your accident. You can still do just about anything, you'll just have to learn how to go about it now. Just a quick thought. They have "Steering wheel spinner knobs" that allow you to attach a ball to your steering wheel for easier steering wheel movement and control. You can use you right hand or your left, whichever feels best for you.
I really enjoy your guys' videos. I am a new instructor at CMU Tech in Grand Jct. CO. I have been in the trades for 35 years and am using some of your videos in some of my classes. You do beautiful work, friendly crew, caring crew, and keep it comical to not lose intrest. My students enjoy you guys too! The side home stories are great especially the struggles Jamie went through. It works good in my construction safety class. I also use one of your start to finish videos. Keep it up guys! God Bless!!!
Have been watching your videos off and on for a year or so. Just learned today of your accident. So sorry that happened, but your attitude is inspiring for dealing with any adversary. Quite impressive. On another note, I have a vintage jointer without a guard, been using it for about six months, always in the back of my mind to make a guard. Unfortunately, your accident is making my jointer guard my top priority in my shop before I work on anything else. Thank you for sharing your story, your quite the man. 💪👍🇺🇲
As a hobbyist woodworker I had a table saw accident. Cutting the tip of my index finger badly. I have a ptsd type issue with my table saw now. Watching you go back to working with your jointer give me the gumption to get back at it in my shop. Thank you for your inspiration. I greatly enjoy your guys videos keep up the great work.
Your co-workers know how easily and sudden an accident can happen....They will be quick to poke some shit at you, but they love and respect you and what you have been through. Keep the faith!...
First i want to say, "i love this channel..!! Ive been carpenter for 18yrs and enjoy comparing our methods.. But i just want u to know my father lost his leg in an accident and things r hard at first but everything will get easier with time.. Just believe in yourself and never take no for an answer..
Man the way that you talk and see how was the accident, I can tell you that you did it pretty well with the recovery, mentally and emotionally, congratulations man
You don’t need a finger from each of your crew...only half of each one! You don’t know me, but everyday you’er in my ear telling me to learn something new, work smarter not harder, and keep my head in the game and work safe. Thank you my friend!
Thank you for sharing your traumatic experience! I am about to start an carpentry apprenticeship and needed this reminder to always respect the tools. Praying for you
Thanks for the update Jaime! Yes in this day and age transplant therapy should be an option. I love your positive approach! Mike from Bruce County, Ontario. BTW I am building an addition to a 60 year old cottage on Lake Huron. It had no footings but was built on Stoney ground close to the limestone bedrock. It has held out surprisingly well. I have just framed the footings with rebar.... Lol. Love videos - keep on Rockin’! 💕💕🎸🇨🇦
Since I saw you in the hospital, You have come a long way. Attitude is totally amazing, And your hand looks pretty damn good. All these guys you sit in with Is this called, The bad hands group. You're doing really well. See you later.
Dude! So sorry to hear( and see) of your accident! It's a real eye opener as far as safety is concerned. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and glad to see your already back at it.
I feel your pain. I have a middle finger with the same problem. About 2 months after I lost it, I reached down to shift my truck, rammed the stub straight into the shifter, and felt the buzz all the way to my toes. Don't worry, 30 years later, now it doesn't affect me the same. Switched from standard to automatic! 🤣
I've been watching your latest videos wondering about the hand adapter you wear and has no clue how recent that accident was. The way you use it really shows how dedicated you are to bouncing back and still in construction. Pretty awesome and inspiring Jamie!
If everybody in the world had your fantastic attitude, the world would be a far, far better place. I'm glad you're doing well. Please keep your followers posted.
Seeing that putty exercise reminded me of Charles Bronson in the Mechanic, where when he was waiting for his target he would use a ball of wax and squeezed that while waiting, which made his finger strength stronger, I think at one point he showed someone where he put his pinky and ring finger into a wine glass and spread his fingers apart and broke the glass. keep up the exercises from your recent videos you show your ability to adapt to a very high level, kudos to you!
I have heard veterans talk about how they still feel missing limbs itch and pain! So I can only imagine How you feel. But Speedy healing and Keep Moving Forward! OORAH Semper Fi and Can Do
Your Awesome!! Great sense of humor... I Pray you overcome as many issues as you can from not having your full use of your hand.. Take care and be safe...
Your attitude is what will make you very successful. When I fell three stories I broke almost 80 bones 5 vertebrae in my neck, five in my back, seven ribs a couple of toes on each hand it was real bad wasn't suppose to make it through the night here I am 32 years late it's not about what happened to us its about what we do with our lives after the accident. Your going to do very well Jaime I pray for you bro.
Impressive, your attitude and general outlook are amazing. Trust me everyone of us is very impressed with your resilience and ability to adapt, stay strong like we know you will. You are the example I will use to inspire others that I encounter who are struggling.
I am so sorry you lost your fingers, I pray the Phantom pains are not bad for you. my father had cut the fingers on his hand after seven years of using
Nothing will get you back in action faster than a great attitude. Hands down---middle fingers included. Also the great attitude of your buddies makes a difference. As far as donations go, I like the offer of the middle toe.Gimme his info quick. I am a mani/pedi lady and have been for years. I lost the big toe, second toe and most of my arch after a Brown recluse bit me 6 or 8 times because I disturbed it in my snowmobile boot. It was really pissed. So I haven't been putting pretty colored polish on my toe nails and I miss the flash and sparkle. So I think I could get 3 middle toes from several male volunteers and train those toes to accept nail polish. What do ya' think??? If you're not going to use them as finger transplants maybe we could work out a deal. Best of luck all you guys.
I've been a woodworker in the pipe organ trade since 1997, a colleage of mine was reaching over the table saw blade repeatedly to cut small pieces of wood and placing them on a cart next to him, but at some point he wasn't paying attention and his fingers contacted the top of the blade, it did enough damage/degloving that they wound up amputating his index finger, half his middle finger and the tip of the ring finger. I remember chatting with a friend in the trade who owns his company, and he mentioned how one of his employees was doing the same thing you were- planning boards on the jointer and he hooked his fingers over the end of the board not thinking and my friend said "he jointed all 4 fingers to the same length" Not hearing the machine is running is something I see all the time, and those silver colored blades and cutters on jointers and table saws turn so fast AND they are the same color as the table- they are almost invisible unless you look right at them. Would be so much better if they annodized or otherwise colored the blades and cutters bright yellow or red. Ive always made it a habit to look AT the saw blade as I work and not take my eyes off it, and also use push sticks. A power feed is perfect on table saws AND jointers- the power feed does all the work and it covers the blade/cutters and also prevents kickback etc. You could get a powerfeed for your jointer, it may need some mounting holes drilled or otherwise adapted, but we did it at the old shop- the power feed was bolted to the top of the shaper, and on the other side was the large jointer, so the feed could be used on either maching by just swinging it around. I try to use the powerfeed whenever possible
Holy crap brother... I have not been able to watch your videos since you had your accident. I finally put on another one of your videos and I had to turn it off... Not because of you but because I know the pain... I have a hard time reliving it. I am sure that I will watch your videos again but it may take some time for me. Please keep making positive videos you are in inspiration.
With a handful of middle fingers you can super flip someone off. 😂 Good to see you in good spirits and with a lot of support. Then mental frustration afterwards is the toughest part
Dang buddy, you bounced back good. I lost the tip of my middle finger when I was 10. The pain was never the problem, it was the phantom itching. I can’t imagine 4 at the same time.
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You can always gauge the character of a man by how he reacts through adversity. You the man.
underrated.
Dont change your swing man
. Try swinging one handed. For wedge play
He is the man!
He really is the man!!!!
just came to the comments to say this. dude's temperament may be his most valuable asset. really inspiring.
Jaime. I had a similar accident with a skill saw. No where near what happened to you. I was down. I thought my life would change forever. It caused depression. Yet. To see what you went through. To see your positive attitude. For you to find a level of humor. You lifted my spirits. As much as I’m sorry, I’m equally thankful for you. By documenting this injury, you are inspiring others. Thank you.
I’ve been a builder for 12 years and in the trades for 20...in my time I’ve seen people injure themselves pretty bad. Yet I’ve never seen a man bounce back like this before. Your spirit is one of rarity. Cheers to you bro!!!
I've been a builder for 30 years, I'm not at least bit surprised that it happened due to the fact not one man wearing jeans or work boots on this site. Safety is an after thought to these guys. If an arc flash hit one of these guys like it did me, they all be dead. Commercially speaking.
It's called drugs and yes they do miracle work!!!
Your spirit is great, man. My dad lost his entire right arm past the elbow in an accident when he was 14. He was electrocuted in a farm accident and they had to amputate. They told him he would never have kids and would never really "recover". He kept the same attitude as you and went on to ride motor cycles (with his prosthetic arm), fly planes and drive stick shifts. I'm the oldest of 5 kids, and it has never been a handicap to him or us. The one thing he got tired of is always being asked by strangers what happened to his arm so he started making up stories. I was like 14 before he finally told us what happened. LOL It became a thing, he would always have to make up a new wild story on the spot when asked by a stranger, and we had to try and keep a straight face. He's a really good story teller so his stories would get wilder and more animated every time. IT. WAS. HYSTERICAL.
Man 'o man would I like to hear those crazy stories! Fun in it's purest form.
@@348Tobico There've been so many I wouldn't even know where to start, and he changed them on the fly. Some were really gory (with the humorous intent of making the person sorry for asking! LOL) Some of my favorite were shark attack, hang gliding incident, and the one about how he had is arm hanging out of the window of a car when another car t-boned his. My all time favorite was about it getting caught on a meat hook at a processing plant and ripped off.
What a man!
@@jetlaggedchef6806 oh my gosh! I just saw the story synopses. 😖 Lol!
Much respect for still being in the field .. I am a carpenter with 38 years exp. ..Hands over that many years get smashed .. It's inevitable . I fell 30' years ago and did the Nestea Plunge and snapped every bone in my left hand .. Then in 2012 .. Aggravated on the job with all the loud music .. Thought I'd put in my MP3 and void it out the noise .. Skilsaw in hand and barely paying attention .. Trying to save that brittle end of a piece of cedar siding .. Bammm .. ran the saw right across my hand .. detached a finger and mowed off my thumbprint .. Fortunately a few year earlier , I had built a home for a hand surgeon and when the call came in that it was Me .. He did his best and fixed me up and saved a finger .. Never asked for a dime .. He said it was his way of paying me back for doing such a good job on his home .. Last year I noticed my right hand thumb nail becoming brittle and darkened .. Went to a Dr .. told it was a fungal infection .. I worked in pain for a year .. Just me and another carpenter built framed , sided and trimmed a 7,000 sq ft home .. Nobody ever saw my hand without a blood stained bandage .. I maintained .. Until one day , ready for work .Picking out my jeans ,, I dropped them and the coathanger hook ripped right through .. I tried to tough it out .. I finally called The Hand Surgeon .. I hadn't looked at my hand in 2 months .. always bandage changed in the dark with a bucket of soap and bandages laid out .. I unfurled my hand to the surgeon .. His eyes widened ! "Oh man " It looks like melanoma . Cut a couple of chunks off and sent away for biopsy .. Eventually the News !!! .. Stage III Melanoma , The thumb had to be removed and other surgeries .. Had to have a port put in my chest for chemo . I am a carpenter and this is all I have done . I also have been playing guitar semi-pro since 1979 .. My heart broke of not having use of my thumb any more ..So I went to work learning to grab a saw again .. No problem and making use of the other fingers . The Chemo makes me sick . but I know I gotta keep on keepin on .. Some days I about throw up and pass out from the sickness .. By The Grace of God .. I was asked by a helpful neighbor to design an addition for him and build it .. Pencil to paper .. I created a masterpiece . At no charge .. I said this is my swan song and I have to do this before I die .. Last night I told him " If I am at only 50% strength that day , I will give you 100% of that 50 " .. I am relying on God to walk me through this and show me the way as always .... No matter the pitfalls and things that slow you down ..Keep on .. Funny thing the other day .. When describing how accurate the form work was dimensionally.. I took my finger and "Thumb and said it was only this far off .... I was trying to describe a 1/16" when my fingers represented a 1-1/2" His wife fell down to the ground laughing and laughed straight for 2 minutes .. It was funny !!! .. The keys to any thing . Always laugh . accept the loss , do your best and my secret weapon in all my years of carpentry .. Pray!!! .. When you run into something that seems too hard to figure or unravel . That tool is prayer .. The best tool I have ever carried .. Sometimes in the past I asked " How did I figure that out " and amazed that mistakes turned out to be opportunities .. When homes are finished .. I always look at awe .. When Thanked .. I say . It came through me .. Thank God not me and I couldn't have done it with all those that worked with and for me .. Always put your heart into what you build .. Even if it took you longer to do your best .. Good work will beget food on your table and a good nights sleep being wore out . It will make you jump out of bed in the morning , Excited for the day .. Take Care .. I love young carpenters that reach and put their best work out there
If only you had put your faith in medicine early on with your thumb issue rather than ignoring your digit might still be intact. The problem with common sense is it’s not too common!
Jaime, I feel your pain. I had a similar incident 63 years ago. I was only 8 years old on roller skates, slipped and fell across my dad's joiner.. Took out all but my thumb and part of my index finger. Fortunately at 8 YO I healed quickly. (14 surgeries later.) You will find some things a bit more difficult to do, but you adapt. It's what we do. With your positive attitude and the advances in medicine today I know you will have minimal issues. Keep the faith. Best to you.
Still, with it all, your mentality and positivity far outweighs everything. Thank you for sharing your journey to healing your body and soul.
Really - I know a handful of whiners who could benefit from watching how you've handled adversity!
"It's not as bad as Jaime's" - 11/10
I hope that if I ever face such a life-changing injury, I take it with as much humour, positivity, and grace as Jaime
You’re doing awesome, Jamie.
Already operating better than a bunch of carpenters that I know.
Your mental strength is amazing.
Keep at it, man.
Ive had some really close calls through my 20 yrs in the trade,but by the grace of God I still have all my fingers. Speedy recovery bud.
Be careful who you get the fingers from, some of them guys there is no telling were their fingers have been!!!LOL🤣🤣 Glad too see your comeing along so well, 👍
Rehab. Time and patience. Sometimes it's difficult to see the progress, but I can see you've made much progress, Jamie. Keep it up 👍
Your compliance with the physical/occupational therapy is an inspiration.
Jaime, you have a great attitude and an awesome support crew, which is the most valuable thing a person needs in life. I've been going to physical therapy for 21 years for a multitude of injuries and surgery rehabilitations. My last injury ultimately cost me my job, as I did it at home and didn't have enough sick time to cover a long recovery. After 25+ years with my department, I was suddenly done in a matter of moments. It was tough. Keep focused and do not dwell on what you can't do. Focus on what you can do! You are an inspiration and I, for one, appreciate the efforts that you make, the challenges that you endure, and your successes. Keep up the great work, and thank you for sharing your progress with us!
Keep on that physio. As someone who never went for it and was really lax with the stretches from the dr, I can tell you a bad injury will get worse if you don't put the work in now. (10+years later and I still have limited mobility in my wrist when I should have been fully functional again after about a year)
I am amazed at how you have overcome such a drastic change in your life.
Healthy being able to talk about it - and not get stuck on pain drugs like so many laborers and workers in the construction business. Awesome attitude and please keep posting educational videos about your accident / injury - so people can learn - that you can overcome horrific set backs with a humble grateful attitude! Peace. M
I was listening to you and the guys laughing and joking about your hand. It reminded me of growing up listening to my dad and anyone that just happened to be at the house. My daddy lost both legs when he was 21 in a car accident. Some years later he and my mama met in front of the theater in our small town. They had us five kid's. We grew up not ever seeing him with his real legs. My daddy had the best attitude about losing his legs. He new every joke you could think of about one leg no legs or arms. I know I'm rambling on but I'd like to thank you and the guy's bringing back fond memories of just listening to you. My daddy and other men of his generation and like all of you are what set an example of how real men should be in my eyes. I love watching your video's.😊
You sure as heck have a great attitude and that's half the battle ! You are young and strong and a darn good carpenter , you'll be in this business for years to come ! You're blessed to have such a strong family support system in your brothers and your wife and kids! Many folks out here are praying for you bro, keep on keepin on!
I was born with dwarfed fingers, not much longer than yours post-accident. I empathize with your new-found challenges. Improvise, adapt & overcome.
My older brother hurt his hand pretty bad recently, and he called and said "Looks like you're next", because a few years back my younger brother hurt his hand as well in a window repair accident. I had to remind him that when I was two I fell down the stairs into the basement and damaged my finger and it never healed. So I was actually first. My hand was very different and I learned to do things (adapt) but I never really felt whole. I leaned how to play piano, work on computers and live a "normal" life. There is no Normal. It's your attitude and outlook that make life worth living. Your attitude on display is great!! In those quiet times, just know that you are helping so many people with your story. Anyone who has challenges, just know you are not alone and we can all get through this together. We have two hands for a reason, and we have each other if someone is missing something. God Bless everyone on this thread.
Jaime, we all love you and your positive attitude. Having spend 3 years in war torn Afghanistan, having been kidnapped as a child, and even lived through a bank robbery as a teller in 1991; you sincerely motivate me. I love your positive attitude and appreciate you whole heartedly. You are a true inspiration to us all. Thank you. P.S. I'm a super fan of your long-detailed explanations (some of us need it), they are the best, you are incredible, keep it up no matter what your brother says!
Great to see how good your healing... love the support from your work family as well. Prayers continued and blessings
Thank you for you prayers and support! I really appreciate it Anita. I see you comment here all the time.
Physical Therapy is the KEY my man.
Stick with it, you will prevail.
Man, Lost 4 fingers and still smiling? That's really inspiring. You are very positive. If people have the same attitude there will be no more argument. I like your inspiration.
You sir are such a inspiration to others your mental attitude to your situation is immense....respect.
Been following and watching all your vids. Finally got to these and didn’t realize it was so recent. I’m impressed with your teams building skills, attention to detail and good natured humor. I can say now I’m impressed with your character. It takes a strong person to bounce back like that so quickly. You’re a tough son of a ...
Your videos have helped me stay positive I just lost a thumb after a sneeze while running boards through a table saw. Just thank you.
Great positive attitude, brotha!
A wonderful attitude and dedication to your therapies will get you the farthest from your accident. You can still do just about anything, you'll just have to learn how to go about it now. Just a quick thought. They have "Steering wheel spinner knobs" that allow you to attach a ball to your steering wheel for easier steering wheel movement and control. You can use you right hand or your left, whichever feels best for you.
I love your positive attitude!!! Keep it going. You inspire me!!
I really enjoy your guys' videos. I am a new instructor at CMU Tech in Grand Jct. CO. I have been in the trades for 35 years and am using some of your videos in some of my classes. You do beautiful work, friendly crew, caring crew, and keep it comical to not lose intrest. My students enjoy you guys too! The side home stories are great especially the struggles Jamie went through. It works good in my construction safety class. I also use one of your start to finish videos. Keep it up guys! God Bless!!!
Have been watching your videos off and on for a year or so. Just learned today of your accident. So sorry that happened, but your attitude is inspiring for dealing with any adversary. Quite impressive. On another note, I have a vintage jointer without a guard, been using it for about six months, always in the back of my mind to make a guard. Unfortunately, your accident is making my jointer guard my top priority in my shop before I work on anything else. Thank you for sharing your story, your quite the man. 💪👍🇺🇲
You have the attitude that will always get you sown the road of life. Good on you.
As a hobbyist woodworker I had a table saw accident. Cutting the tip of my index finger badly. I have a ptsd type issue with my table saw now. Watching you go back to working with your jointer give me the gumption to get back at it in my shop. Thank you for your inspiration. I greatly enjoy your guys videos keep up the great work.
Your co-workers know how easily and sudden an accident can happen....They will be quick to poke some shit at you, but they love and respect you and what you have been through. Keep the faith!...
So glad to see Jaime doing better. Also happy to see the sense of humor too.
Since my spinal injury I really miss golf, glad you managed to get back to it. Good luck with the rest of the medical interventions and rehab.
First i want to say, "i love this channel..!! Ive been carpenter for 18yrs and enjoy comparing our methods.. But i just want u to know my father lost his leg in an accident and things r hard at first but everything will get easier with time.. Just believe in yourself and never take no for an answer..
You are a rockstar Jaime and I love that you hang out with your kids while doing your rehab. Keep on Keeping on!
For some reason it just seems wrong to give this a video a "thumbs up" but I'm glad to see you making great progress. Carry on my friend....
Man the way that you talk and see how was the accident, I can tell you that you did it pretty well with the recovery, mentally and emotionally, congratulations man
Good to see you making forward progress. Stick with your physical therapy and I hope your surgry goes well.
You don’t need a finger from each of your crew...only half of each one!
You don’t know me, but everyday you’er in my ear telling me to learn something new, work smarter not harder, and keep my head in the game and work safe. Thank you my friend!
Thank you for sharing your traumatic experience! I am about to start an carpentry apprenticeship and needed this reminder to always respect the tools. Praying for you
Glad to see you’re getting better good luck with your surgery!
Man I'm sorry this happend to you my man. You guys really do great work and I look up to you guys.. God bless
What an amazing attitude you have. You are a blessing to all who enter your life and share your life.
Thanks for the update Jaime!
Yes in this day and age transplant therapy should be an option.
I love your positive approach!
Mike from Bruce County, Ontario.
BTW I am building an addition to a 60 year old cottage on Lake Huron.
It had no footings but was built on Stoney ground close to the limestone bedrock.
It has held out surprisingly well.
I have just framed the footings with rebar.... Lol.
Love videos - keep on Rockin’!
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You'd still kick my butt golfing. Great attitude and best wishes.
The mentality and positive character this guy has attained is amazing. It's also makes me grateful for things I barely notice...
Your positive attitude is inspiring
This guy golfs better with 1 and a half hands than I can with two fully intact hands.
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You are superhero to everyone how strong you are of mind and body with your hand. Proud of you, Jamie.
I don't know why watching the video gives me the shivers, it's just a video.
Glad to see you sticking to your home exercises program 👍 I bet your PT/PTA is happy.
Yeah you the man Jamie! Bless your heart! Best of luck with everything moving forward with your life. God bless.
Since I saw you in the hospital, You have come a long way. Attitude is totally amazing, And your hand looks pretty damn good. All these guys you sit in with Is this called, The bad hands group. You're doing really well. See you later.
Dude! So sorry to hear( and see) of your accident! It's a real eye opener as far as safety is concerned. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and glad to see your already back at it.
wow you are one tough guy! my heart goes out to you man, stay strong
Jamie, you are a very brave person. I can’t image the trauma, physical and emotional, you’ve been through. Props to you!
Chicago native here been framing in Az for 3 years and been a construction worker since 17, 37 now and Man I admire your gumption.
Flicking water off of your 'fingers' literally made me laugh out loud! The things we all take for granted!
so graphic and honest... answering what people are always to scared to ask... tks
I feel your pain. I have a middle finger with the same problem. About 2 months after I lost it, I reached down to shift my truck, rammed the stub straight into the shifter, and felt the buzz all the way to my toes.
Don't worry, 30 years later, now it doesn't affect me the same. Switched from standard to automatic! 🤣
I've been watching your latest videos wondering about the hand adapter you wear and has no clue how recent that accident was. The way you use it really shows how dedicated you are to bouncing back and still in construction. Pretty awesome and inspiring Jamie!
Those physical therapy exercises make my hands hurt just thinking about it. Jamie is strong mentally and physically. Keep it up brother! 👍
I started watching you a few months ago and went back to see what happened to your hand and this is funny and heartwarming at the same time
If everybody in the world had your fantastic attitude, the world would be a far, far better place. I'm glad you're doing well. Please keep your followers posted.
Seeing that putty exercise reminded me of Charles Bronson in the Mechanic, where when he was waiting for his target he would use a ball of wax and squeezed that while waiting, which made his finger strength stronger, I think at one point he showed someone where he put his pinky and ring finger into a wine glass and spread his fingers apart and broke the glass.
keep up the exercises from your recent videos you show your ability to adapt to a very high level, kudos to you!
I have heard veterans talk about how they still feel missing limbs itch and pain! So I can only imagine How you feel. But Speedy healing and Keep Moving Forward! OORAH Semper Fi and Can Do
Outstanding recovery! Excellent attitude! Fantastic dedication to your Physical Therapy!! 👍👍👍😎🇨🇱
Geez Man I'm sorry that you had that happen. I respect your courage and tenacity.
Inspirational, I hope God has beautiful things for you in the future, best wishes for your surgery
Your Awesome!! Great sense of humor... I Pray you overcome as many issues as you can from not having your full use of your hand.. Take care and be safe...
Glad you survived, looks like you’re keeping the best attitude with great positivity. 🙏🏻✝️
Your attitude is what will make you very successful.
When I fell three stories I broke almost 80 bones 5 vertebrae in my neck, five in my back, seven ribs a couple of toes on each hand it was real bad wasn't suppose to make it through the night here I am 32 years late it's not about what happened to us its about what we do with our lives after the accident. Your going to do very well Jaime I pray for you bro.
Give you great respect for stilling working, Great outlook it will get you far.
Impressive, your attitude and general outlook are amazing. Trust me everyone of us is very impressed with your resilience and ability to adapt, stay strong like we know you will. You are the example I will use to inspire others that I encounter who are struggling.
Great humor Jaime. Excellent attitude you had me laughing good I. The first 15 seconds. Makes me real happy that you have that outlook.
Jamie - It’s great to see the progress that you’ve made. Prayers that this next surgery goes well. God bless bro.
Wishing you a successful surgery ❤🙏
Best buddies! You're a tough guy, Jaime! Stay well!
Oh snap! Jamie you're the man.
I am so sorry you lost your fingers, I pray the Phantom pains are not bad for you. my father had cut the fingers on his hand after seven years of using
Good to see you back... 👍
You are an amazing spirit. Much respect for your positive attitude and the joy you spread. I also learn a lot from your videos.
you are one tough MAN
# RESPECT
God bless you guys at work
Nothing will get you back in action faster than a great attitude. Hands down---middle fingers included. Also the great attitude of your buddies makes a difference. As far as donations go, I like the offer of the middle toe.Gimme his info quick. I am a mani/pedi lady and have been for years. I lost the big toe, second toe and most of my arch after a Brown recluse bit me 6 or 8 times because I disturbed it in my snowmobile boot. It was really pissed. So I haven't been putting pretty colored polish on my toe nails and I miss the flash and sparkle. So I think I could get 3 middle toes from several male volunteers and train those toes to accept nail polish. What do ya' think??? If you're not going to use them as finger transplants maybe we could work out a deal. Best of luck all you guys.
God bless you all
Thanks for the update Jamie! You have such a great attitude I started doing my physical therapy after watching this video.
You are a delight to watch. Winner!
I've been a woodworker in the pipe organ trade since 1997, a colleage of mine was reaching over the table saw blade repeatedly to cut small pieces of wood and placing them on a cart next to him, but at some point he wasn't paying attention and his fingers contacted the top of the blade, it did enough damage/degloving that they wound up amputating his index finger, half his middle finger and the tip of the ring finger.
I remember chatting with a friend in the trade who owns his company, and he mentioned how one of his employees was doing the same thing you were- planning boards on the jointer and he hooked his fingers over the end of the board not thinking and my friend said "he jointed all 4 fingers to the same length"
Not hearing the machine is running is something I see all the time, and those silver colored blades and cutters on jointers and table saws turn so fast AND they are the same color as the table- they are almost invisible unless you look right at them.
Would be so much better if they annodized or otherwise colored the blades and cutters bright yellow or red.
Ive always made it a habit to look AT the saw blade as I work and not take my eyes off it, and also use push sticks. A power feed is perfect on table saws AND jointers- the power feed does all the work and it covers the blade/cutters and also prevents kickback etc.
You could get a powerfeed for your jointer, it may need some mounting holes drilled or otherwise adapted, but we did it at the old shop- the power feed was bolted to the top of the shaper, and on the other side was the large jointer, so the feed could be used on either maching by just swinging it around.
I try to use the powerfeed whenever possible
Glad to see that you're doing well.
Holy crap brother... I have not been able to watch your videos since you had your accident. I finally put on another one of your videos and I had to turn it off... Not because of you but because I know the pain... I have a hard time reliving it. I am sure that I will watch your videos again but it may take some time for me. Please keep making positive videos you are in inspiration.
awwww man what a great video ... Jaime! you guys have a great sense of humor.... may the outcome be favorable always Perkins Brothers!!!!
That's a hell of a sense of humor you have their Jamie keep it cuz you can go far in life with it
With a handful of middle fingers you can super flip someone off. 😂 Good to see you in good spirits and with a lot of support. Then mental frustration afterwards is the toughest part
Spirits seem up so that's always great to see! Just so you know, I have all my fingers and still shoot a 7 or 8 on every hole as well.
Dang buddy, you bounced back good. I lost the tip of my middle finger when I was 10. The pain was never the problem, it was the phantom itching. I can’t imagine 4 at the same time.