one cannot be called a back-yard-expert unless one has sawn off at least an arm
Perhaps this is why I'm so willing to lend my neighbours these tools. The more time someone else spends with my tools, the better chance that they become the back-yard experts. 😂
The butcher had his thumb sewn back on. There was obviously lots of nerve damage, but he had some level of mobility within 6 months or so. But, he was also in his mid 60's, so he took it as a sign and focussed on training his successor.
She was the butcher for another 20 years or so and as far as I know, she never lost a digit. (She also witnessed the accident which likely instilled the respect for the blade/saw for life)
A wise man once said, let thy neighbour become the backyard expert, not oneself. Sage advice I'd say.
Lucky for the butcher they sewed his thumb back and a good lesson for the lass that took over for certain.
Note to self: Don't saw thumb off.
Self: Check.