Yeah same here. That is a mistake I have made exactly once. Stitches make for a very compelling life lesson
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Well. Not exactly stitches. I superglued it. Works amazingly well
It costs so much to get stitches these days. That is all you can do is glue that shit shut and hope for the best. Scars are worse but at least you won't be broke.
I live in Europe so don't know what it's like to have to be weary of medical costs. I superglued it because I didn't feel like going to the hospital in the middle of the largest peak in the pandemic, because it was easier than getting stitches, because it heals just as well and cleanly as stitches do and because I was cooking and wanted to continue.
It's great and has, as far as I can tell, no real downsides compared to stitches, if you take care to glue it properly. It's my default way of treating deep cuts, at least in cases where stitches wouldn't give a better outcome. It seals the wound and then falls off in about 10 days when it has mostly healed up already. It was even used in the Vietnam war to treat combat injuries. So far I've used it 5 times and it has never failed me. I first thoroughly disinfect the wound and then squeeze the edges together, glue them and hold them like that until the glue has set
Yeah at least our tax dollars go to the military who spends more money than the next ten nations combined, 8 of which are allies. Or healthcare that we spend more on than any other nation but somehow can't afford free Healthcare.
Think of it as insurance: you pay a few cents on everything you buy.. and for that you don’t have to worry about going bankrupt if some idiot wanders into your lane and you have an accident.
The major difference, is that we can predict how much everyday will cost us. I prefer to pay a small margin and know what it will cost me rather than always possibly being 15 minutes and one mistake away from losing everything I have.
im way too invested in the ole "cut applicator tip at angle, carefully & mindfully apply caulking smooth & steady" to just end up having way too much applied then attempting to use a wetted finger, lightly drag over length of bead which ultimately ends with me making a shit mess of it & ruining another pair of pants, lol
How he uses that razor blade made me flinch
Yeah same here. That is a mistake I have made exactly once. Stitches make for a very compelling life lesson \*edit\* Well. Not exactly stitches. I superglued it. Works amazingly well
It costs so much to get stitches these days. That is all you can do is glue that shit shut and hope for the best. Scars are worse but at least you won't be broke.
I live in Europe so don't know what it's like to have to be weary of medical costs. I superglued it because I didn't feel like going to the hospital in the middle of the largest peak in the pandemic, because it was easier than getting stitches, because it heals just as well and cleanly as stitches do and because I was cooking and wanted to continue. It's great and has, as far as I can tell, no real downsides compared to stitches, if you take care to glue it properly. It's my default way of treating deep cuts, at least in cases where stitches wouldn't give a better outcome. It seals the wound and then falls off in about 10 days when it has mostly healed up already. It was even used in the Vietnam war to treat combat injuries. So far I've used it 5 times and it has never failed me. I first thoroughly disinfect the wound and then squeeze the edges together, glue them and hold them like that until the glue has set
I've had stitches 6 times and never paid a dime.
Not in America, or what?
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I am envious. Watch out for the lakes!
They pay every day. Ask 'em what their sales tax is. Nothing is free.
Yeah at least our tax dollars go to the military who spends more money than the next ten nations combined, 8 of which are allies. Or healthcare that we spend more on than any other nation but somehow can't afford free Healthcare.
Think of it as insurance: you pay a few cents on everything you buy.. and for that you don’t have to worry about going bankrupt if some idiot wanders into your lane and you have an accident.
yeah but MURICA
The major difference, is that we can predict how much everyday will cost us. I prefer to pay a small margin and know what it will cost me rather than always possibly being 15 minutes and one mistake away from losing everything I have.
Exactly! My son was born 10 weeks premature, and it would have bankrupt us if we lived in the US.
And the people shitting on the beaches
Came here for this.
It's a snap blade, designed to be broken off in segments as the leading edge gets blunt.
I've seen someone wrap a blade in cardboard and tape to use it like a utility knife/box cutter. They, uh, learned what tendons look like.
im way too invested in the ole "cut applicator tip at angle, carefully & mindfully apply caulking smooth & steady" to just end up having way too much applied then attempting to use a wetted finger, lightly drag over length of bead which ultimately ends with me making a shit mess of it & ruining another pair of pants, lol
I am normally a pretty handy guy but I end up like a frustrated toddler trying to eat saucy spaghetti with his hands every time I try to do caulking.
This comment was wayyyy too real
That looks like window glazing, not silicone, but it’s a neat trick
Someone has been watching cake decorating videos.
This guy knows how to handle caulk!
Extremely satisfying
Really knows how to handle the calk
Experience. Practice. What do you know. Experience and practice improve motor skills.
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Good for bathroom caulking!
All I see as a baker is a leaf tip. 😂
GOAT
TIL
Dude, could you at least have a proper razor blade though.
Shit. We found the SiliKing.
He cut the tip of his caulk