Wearing rings

[mfreund]

When I was a mechanic we told a new guy not to wear his ring and he said"This is a symbol of my love for my wife". We said ok. After he got back from the ER a few weeks later. One of guys said to him "Now you have a ring you cannot take off". He grounded the ring the battery and it got so hot the burn was almost to the bone.

 

[tungularafishcamp]

I put my ring on when my wife gave it to me many years ago, that is many years of commercial fishing, bush living, construction, and a little rough necking thrown in for good measure. I still have most all of my fingers and the ring only comes off @ once a year, to replace the leather string that holds it around my neck.

 

[treman]

I currently wear a ring but think about it daily as far as safety goes(never did before I got married). My one uncle lost most of his finger while coaching soccer. he was trying to hang a net on the goal and it got snagged, bye bye finger. it can happen anywhere, home, work, even out drinking with your buddies. As has been mentioned you never know. I often wonder if it something I should change about my habits, but there again habits are hard to break.

 

[k0ua]

I put my ring on when my wife gave it to me many years ago, that is many years of commercial fishing, bush living, construction, and a little rough necking thrown in for good measure. I still have most all of my fingers and the ring only comes off @ once a year, to replace the leather string that holds it around my neck.

Good one Rick, hope that leather string is not too stout, or it could get hung up on something and you could wind up looking like this guy I invited to "dinner" "

James K0UA

 

[Toyboy]

One of the conditions of employment where I worked, when in the shop no rings and wear safety glasses. I think they've expanded that to hearing protection also now.

 

[whistlepig]

Anything on my hands that can get them snagged is something that I won't use. If I'm around rotating equipment I won't wear rings or gloves.

 

[tungularafishcamp]

Good one Rick, hope that leather string is not too stout, or it could get hung up on something and you could wind up looking like this guy I invited to "dinner" "

James K0UA

I have broken it a couple of times, that's y I went with leather it is strong enuff that you can feel it if it breaks and yet easy enuff to break so you dont get hurt. Speaking of hurt remind me not to ever stop by your place for dinner James if I am "hanging out" in Missouri might not get to enjoy dessert

 

[k0ua]

I have broken it a couple of times, that's y I went with leather it is strong enuff that you can feel it if it breaks and yet easy enuff to break so you dont get hurt. Speaking of hurt remind me not to ever stop by your place for dinner James if I am "hanging out" in Missouri might not get to enjoy dessert

Aw come on down for dinner Rick, and bring a salmon!

James K0UA

 

[Oaktree]

Fortunately, she's very understanding and went along with me and never pressed the issue about me even buying one to wear when not working.

I never wore jewelery of any sort before we were married (for all the reasons mentioned above), the few times I have worn a ring or watch I've found it rather uncomfortable. Fortunately, my wife is OK with that, though she did buy me one for the wedding, and for special occasions (though if she doesn't remind me to wear it, I "forget") :duh:.

 

[woodlandfarms]

One of the most famous makeup / special effects artists in Hollywood is Dick Smith. He has 4 fingers. He got married and then was working on location. Jumped out of a stake bed truck (Like a 350 or larger with wooden guard rails on the back) and left his finger behind. He is / was a brilliant artist and not at all impared by the accident.

That said, I stopped wearing my ring about a month after the wedding. Saddly you get propositioned a lot less without the ring.

 

[rd_macgregor]

Although we used dimestore rings when we got married (and presumably still have them somewhere), neither my wife nor I wear a wedding band.
Now, if you REALLY wanted to show confidence in your marriage, you could get a tatooed ring...
BOB

 

[tungularafishcamp]

LOL I went to a tatoo parlor to do just that when I was in Oregon a few yrs ago but when I explained I would not be able to come in for touchups every couple months, as they wear off the fingers really quick, the artist said he wouldnt do it as it would look too wierd. This from a guy who had holes in his lower lip and ears I could put a finger thru:laughing:

 

[tinner666]

WIfe made me buy one for the wedding. I chunked it right after the ceremony. Kept the wife though.

 

[dmccarty]

Interesting fact that for some reason is in my head....

Niel Armstrong jumped out of a farm truck, his finger got caught on a door, and was ripped off. The finger was reattached. I googled to see if my memory was correct and there are various versions to the story.... The finger was caught on a door or wheel.

What I remember being reported was that he jump off the truck and the ring got caught on a barn door. Kinda odd, but it looks like he did this on 11/10/1978, just a bit over 34 years ago.

Funny what you remember... :laughing::laughing::laughing:

Later,
Dan

 

[TripleR]

Been married to the same woman for over 44 years and haven't worn a ring since I was 18; don't like them, got them caught on stuff too often.

 

[mjncad]

Stuck belly button ring requires fire department rescue for Greeley woman

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[cqaigy2]

Ouch, I guess you could have a ring on other places then your fingers.

 

[JasG]

I've been married 15 years, never wore the ring other than about 2 days a year. Farmer that I know lost his finger at the 1st knuckle when he jumped down off a wagon and the ring caught. My dad has always worn his even though it caught a couple of times on earth moving machinery he was getting off from. One time it bent the ring a little he was wearing.

I work with electricity in my "real/day" job so any metal below my elbow isn't a good idea.

 

[Soundguy]

i've had a few close calls, and have mangled a couple wedding bands.

I try to take them off ifg I remember before going out in the shop.

i sometimes forget to put it on when I head out and the wife has a cow.

A couple times I've been cleaning carbs and got some cleaner under the ring and it burnt me and I had to go sans ring a few days till the skin was happier.

i take em off for electrical work.

have had ring to wrench arc burns too.. gold conducts real well!

 

[ramheadjim]

Some of the equipment we used to work on had 2- 300 amp alternators and ten batteries. No rings,watches or dog tags and electrical tape on wrenches and screwdrivers for protection.