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Screw stuck, will not budge

For finger or hand cuts in "one person" shops, leave a roll of electrical tape hanging close by, leave a little pulled out so you can use your teeth to get more tape. Ask me how I know. LOL My knife shop is a dangerous place to play.
Never, and I mean NEVER use electrical tape for wound care. Never. It is stretched on the roll so that it will tighten up on the electrical connection after you’ve made it. Also, it will tighten down on your finger an cut off the blood supply until amputation is the only option. It’s not uncommon at all.
 
I just got a message back from Chad at Precision Arms - said he does this stuff all the time. I know he’s reasonably priced and does good work, I should’ve just reached out to him in the first place instead of going DIY. One guy shop out of Pinole.
 
Never, and I mean NEVER use electrical tape for wound care. Never. It is stretched on the roll so that it will tighten up on the electrical connection after you’ve made it. Also, it will tighten down on your finger an cut off the blood supply until amputation is the only option. It’s not uncommon at all.
Your call, but if I am bleeding and need to stop it enough to get proper care, it works. Always, always, and I mean ALWAYS be prepared to stop bleeding one handed if you work alone. I would recommend that you NEVER use electrical tape 100% until you learn how to apply it with out putting enough force to cause amputation. Please, use common sense.
 
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