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I work in lumber and had a customer shift a pile of 4"x4"x12's that my hand was next to. One came tumbling down right on to my fingers. I heard a snap and thought my finger had lost the will to remain unbroken, turns out my tungsten carbide ring caught the full force, broke, but didn't bend and potentially saved me a really chewed up finger. I'd rather replace a ring than a finger any day!
EmergencyAbortionSavingsAccount
You are now officially divorced.
notabortedfetusnecophiliac
CigaretteMan
Not that tungsten carbide is particularly strong in tension anyway, but the rings are actually designed to be able to break off like that.
wtfamIdoinghere000
Lmao: And thought my finger had resisted the will to remain unbroken...
zombiedanceprod
You just convinced me to buy tungsten carbide for my wedding ring.
Jetbeamscantmeltsteelfuell
@OPs reaction
DoctorBambu
"I should buy a tungsten carbide ring" Catwithanewspaper.png
jsnforce
You should email the jeweler. You might get a free replacement in exchange for good testimonial like this.
ItWasLikeThatWhenIGotHere
That's the first time I've heard of a ring SAVING someone from serious injury in a manual handling situation. Neat.
bereafireman
Fireman here- "Qalo" silicone ring on finger, my real, wedding day, wedding ring is on necklace. I like have 10 fingers.
BDSMpickle
Say no to degloving injuries
FloppyPankake47
maxter009
I love this because the shot would've missed anyway XD
titwrench
Moving lumber with another person is always sketchy. Glad you didnt smash a digit!
HD2composer
https://imgur.com/lHSlGY2 armor up
Raf25
And that's how the One Ring was destroyed and middle earth was saved
Corona688
...shit, no wonder they needed a volcano to melt it.
parumparum
Assuming that is the ring-wearing hand, there appears to be a ring-band indentation aroundthe ring finger. Just glad OP is ok.
JadedWombat
"lost the will to remain unbroken" Upvoted for this alone.
INeedTPNow
Did you punch the idiot customer in the balls?
Bradswifi
well fuck, why not wear one on every finger?
maxter009
Now we're talking sense!
charmcityirons
Since your hand is fine, you shoulda punched that fool in his sniffer
NKato
@OP did you at least reprimand the dillhole customer?
maxter009
"what the hell man, I got 10 fingers and none of them are spares, watch what you're doing!" That's all he got
Shaftmaster
I had the same thing happen with an up armored humvee door in Afghanistan. Would have broken or cut off my finger
GregAllen024
I had a guy in my unit jump out of a Deuce, but his wedding ring caught on a grommet of the canvas cover. Ring finger, completely degloved.
Corona688
I don't know if tungsten carbide would save you from that.
lysani
Stuff like that is why I would remove rings, if I wore any, before doing anything with my hands.
Opportunist
Oh JAYSUS!
MicentennialBan
That's what they're made for.. I'm in the military.. I'm on my third... Look at Amazon.. infinitely cheaper than jewelry stores
SerialKittens
Should look into the rubber ones sold at Academy. My hubby is in the army, and that's the type he's wanting. =]
MicentennialBan
I like s ring that is still substantial.. not cheap.. I know other Marines who use the rubber ones though
maxter009
Same, this was my 3rd. $40 on Amazon vs $275 at the jeweler
MicentennialBan
Yup.
NachomanDandyCabbage
Well I feel dumb. I have a tungsten carbide ring, and I thought it was indestructible!
LiterallyWorseThanHitler
Nigh-unscratchable, unless you are scratching with something like diamond, but like all very hard materials, it shatters easily.
Strostkovy
Carbide comes in grades. Also, rings are meant to break like this so they are a cheap grade.
maxter009
Not indestructible, but still scratch, bend, and dent resistant at least!
mithiwithi
Nothing's indestructible. It's less destructible, but apparently designed to break at those two points if it fails.
lochnessmonsterr
This guy might have gotten a knock off cuntstain tounglide ring. It's a common fake.
Komer
The paragon of materials. Cuntstain targlide.
Counterfit
I guess it chooched
DiamondJB1911
Ninjamit
I see, you too watch a certain canuckistans shenanigans on YouTube.
DiamondJB1911
Keep your dick in a vice.
Komer
Uncle Bumblefuck
ShenanigansForHireExperiencedBeerTasterAndCraicFacilitator
Skookum as frig, wha'?
tomsrhinoplasty
1 Regardless of the ring material you should never wear one when working around machinery. One little slip could leave your finger without
Corona688
Absolutely. This saves you from IMPACTS. not rip and tear
Corona688
Also, tungsten carbide is quite electrically conductive.
tomsrhinoplasty
2 ANY SKIN. My mom has horror stories about a few people from work who insisted on wearing their wedding rings.
Strostkovy
Also an issue working with electrical things.
Iamthecool
I shudder every time I remember this is referred to as degloving.
TORGUEFROMPANDORA
That must've been a fucking heavy log to break tungsten carbide
Artanis3224
Built in fail points, in case they need to remove it in an emergency
maxter009
That was the appeal for me, also why I didn't want gold or steel. I'm thankful for it!
OmenRider
I'd find out who sold you/made the ring and show that pic with the story, they might help you replace the ring if they haven't already.
OmenRider
I mean, it's not exactly safety gear, but any stories of their product helping a customer out would be a good advertisement tool imo
thatrat
I work with a guy that lost a finger because his ring got caught in a chain and well, now he only counts to 9 and gets called ninja turtle.
FullCrimsonic
Pfft bahahahahahah what the fuck man X'D ninja turtle... Omg
NOINOON
Rings were not allowed in military service for this reason.
Nutkin
Same happened at our work only he's called Kit Kat as he only has 4 fingers
narushii
One reason I don't wear a ring
the0thermrt
Qalo ftw
SteelObelisk
I worked with a joiner. Same thing, but nicknamed raptor.
ffilm
We had a "no jewelry" policy at work. Guess who jumped off a ladder and left his wedding ring and a finger at the top? Yep, a supervisor.
doodledee
I had a youth leader who had his hand go through a planer. His wedding band saved what was left of them and the rest of his hand and thumb.
nattyfiishi
Someone at my job was cleaning the oil-trap for the fries and had their ring get caught. The oil started filling back up before they got out
plainoldfool
A coworker was playing basketball one day. He jumped and grabbed the net. His ring grabbed harder. Yeah, it's stubby now.
Nemothenubbed
Played stupid with a jointer in high school and now I can count fractions
thatrat
http://img15.deviantart.net/bbee/i/2006/229/0/3/tmnt_hand_repost_by_ninja_turtles.jpg
Igetashittonofpussyandimrich
1... 2... Yep 9
birencall
So.. umm... maybe don't wear a ring to work? Ive met people that have lost fingers because their ring snagged on something at work
sweetfeetpete
What's it called? "Degloving"? "Un-gloving"? Something like that.
SexDungeonsandDragons
Degloving. You get to see some fun after photos in Navy boot camp of people who wore rings and watches while line handling.
CuntingtonFuckley
Ooh! Let's all Google it!
idontknowska
Group google party!!
IonlycommentTroyandAbedgifs
maxter009
Did you miss the part were it saved my fingers? I think $40 is fair for 4 fingers!
Strostkovy
I doubt it saved you anything more than a bruise
maxter009
Hmmm, maybe, but a 4x4 falling 1 ft onto a finger definitely still hurts and will damage
Olestra
or if the ring hand bent instead of cracked, it could have made the accident worse -- but I'm glad you can still count to 10.
Strostkovy
That type is designed to crack. But if it stays intact and gets pulled, you get degloved.
Olestra
it's like the arguement for vs against steel toe boots -- good for minor, useless for things like tanks
PanykFelidae
I've had mine run over by a car and be undamaged. The fuck cheap shitty steeltoes do you wear?
Strostkovy
The pressure from a vehicle is limited by tire pressure. That 30 psi max is considered minor.
DrMcTouchy
I've seen a safety toe take a couple thousand pounds without deforming.
Nicodemo
Type "Ring Degloving" into google and click images.
PuhTater
Strostkovy
Oh god there was a penis
Nicodemo
nice
Strostkovy
And a whole hand. Apparently bracelet degloving is a thing too.
Strostkovy
This is why I don't stick my hand under stuff
bigpoppajass
But...say yes to the dress..
pigs3different1s
I have seen some hand safety videos. Wedding ring injuries always make me think of "degloving". Yeesh
Strostkovy
For additional fun look up hydraulic injection injuries
dirtydickslinger
Your hands are always under stuff.
TheDivineUsersub
So, you finger buttholes from a horizontal or downward angle?
Strostkovy
Horizontal usually
UrKungFuNoGood
many ppl where I worked missing fingers. consensus is, "my hand shouldn't have been there" best way to teach respect for awareness
seros
After fucking up my finger I learned "Don't put your finger where you wouldn't put your dick"
FloppyPancakeWarrior
Like my ex
Strostkovy
Or anywhere a metal pin is supposed to go. Never use your finger to line up parts to put in a pin.
UrKungFuNoGood
they call me the human spud wrench
Strostkovy
I worked at a trailer shop and everybody there had a crushed hand or finger from being stupid.
Mistruths
Well that pretty much just leaves out pencil sharpener, sawblade, gun barrel, and anything that gets over 50°C
caramelballoffur
That's weakling talk
Mistruths
You're right, I could probably do 75°C no problem.
rdswords
Now you're free!
Ragnoik
This needs to be higher
BabySharkEtc
Freedom
mydrivec
Someone give him a sock!
Vexxed0
Now your watch has ended
ATMINSIDE
Dobby is free!
Foopfoop
It's the rules. Check the Bible.
maxter009
Wife joked that she knew my love of wood would kill us.
MisterWho
Well, she knew your OP potential.
WallaWallaWashington
probshouldntsayitbut
Ha,
ikbenlike
Well, you're still alive, and so is your hand. Have the customer shove it harder next time
lichenit
rdswords
Tell her that it's up to her love of wood to keep you together
focusundrunkes
Having a creative passion for wood working can hold a marriage together sometimes.
ThePowerToKillAYakFrom200YardsAway
diregamer
I wood have said something funny here but I got nothing.
Muttmutt
Your wife saved your life. Marry her.
Esinahkuri
A man's wife is his life, Mr. UPS man
rockchalker73
Yeah. Wait, what?
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BooToast
What if it's his husband?
Fr1edToast
The world would end. Bc God forbid anyone make an assumption of the norm.
vyrann
seeing the mark on his finger, it is !
Manzoman666
Same happened to me with a trash compacter but my ring shattered in way more pieces. My finger just bruised.
Muttmutt
Well she sounds hideous
SoftFur
If he doesn't, I will. I don't want to lose my fingers either.
flyinggeorge
*finger
shermansherm
Well have I got some news for you
postmodest
I think first she has to drown and then he resuscitates her and then she thinks he dies disarming a nuke that some SEALS gave to the aliens.
Dontaskjeeves
And then???
postmodest
I'm not going to spoil the whole movie!
Daytona84
Is your wife single? She sounds like a smart lady
lncorrectGrammerNazi
Well, I don't see a ring on that guy's finger, so maybe?
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RogueOfHeart
Dont...Just dont try and piggyback off of another person's upvotes
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ViolentlyOfferingBeerToSheep
just this one
wtfihatethisusername
Yeah don't do that
81RD5
?
HappyCakeDay
Oh the Imgur admin is here
81RD5
What did it say?
TheActualBruceWayne
.
MrJelle
Doesn't mention it being a wedding band or even what finger the ring was on. Not to mention gay marriage is a thing. And women working wood!
Cathunterninja
You can see the ring mark on the ring finger of the left hand, so it's logical to assume wedding ring. That style of ring is 1/
Cathunterninja
Also typically worn by men, so logical to assume he's a man. As for if he's married to a man or woman, for the sake of writing 2/
Cathunterninja
Your comment, you just pick one. It's not life or death. Shut the fuck up. 3/3
MrJelle
Almost nothing on imgur is life or death. Way to take a comment much too seriously.
AbusedPickle
pastlogan
Slam dunked, son. Right into the dumpster.
maxter009
I do, every day!
llunatical
people can laugh all they want but this is the cutest shit I've ever seen and I love when my dude says this. please always marry her.
IMayOrMayNotHaveTroubleFindingAndOrChoosingAUsername
Aaaaaaw <3
Phildunfy
Farrit
Funny, but I don't see how it's relevant in any way.
CMFMTNPPL
Good now get atleast 10 rings
TheOneGalen
Three Rings for the Elven Kings under the sky
SteveTypeRs
This response is more awkward than the original statement.
ItWasCool
faaaaaaaaaaag
eggspecial
What's it like being that lonely?
Mini007
I downvoted a lot of itwascool
ItWasCool
it's not all that bad. I cant suggest that my style of humour be taken well by all individuals.
DanceFiendStrapS
I laughed. Op is still a fag
Deathstrik3
That's gotta be expensive.
AThreeFootTallChocolateMooseWithFudgeEyes
probably about Tree Fiddy
xxknight48xx
Sensiblechuckle.gif
Hubb
imagine the divorces
gebraheel
If he does it daily then he can just have them annulled which is far cheaper.
Hubb
annulment is where you dont even get to sleep together afaik, so declared never valid. Which precludes 90% of the reason to get married :p
Finain
So many rings damn
ThisWasATriumph
good thing too since he keeps breaking them
MonkeyOnATypewriter
Yeah but think of all the fingers hes saving
xRAINxOFxBLOODx
Eventually they just get them from the 25/50 cent dispensers in grocery stores.
MrRemakes
Worth it if they save him from irreparable disfigurement.
TheRealFireFrenzy
Also he must be as big as his mom with all that cake he's eating
TachyonCode
As the saying goes, ash nazg durbatulûk, ash nazg gimbatul, ash nazg thrakatulûk, agh burzum-ishi krimpatul.
Kajitheninja
*sniffles* that was beautiful
Finain
Many rings to rule them all, many rings to find them, many rings to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them.... Amen...
Spartan102009
Tungsten carbide rings don't bend, they only shatter. I chose it for my wedding ring for that exact purpose b/c I'm in the medical field
otebear
What do you do?
DuraMaster
That's why I don't wear my ring. I don't need any accident to be made worse by a ring, and I don't need a ring to remind me why I marriedHer
BaikoBits
Same here. I like sturdy as opposed to overly-shiny.
sunandthestars
This was the clear choice for my husband as well!
KanyesGayFish
I've chose them for the same reason. I've broken 3 of them so far.
aBastardNoLonger
Also they're super cheap. Mine was only 30 bucks and hasn't ever gotten a single scratch despite some serious abuse.
Bystandr
Jade is valued for the same quality, & Ill note WC (periodic symbols for Tungsten and Carbon in a 1:1 ratio = Tungsten Carbide) is stronger.
ElbowDeepInAHeadlessHorseman
My wedding ring is made of this. Bought it cuz it was attractive, affordable, and durable. Had a gold ring once that really took a beating
Glomgore
Same here for IT. Also non conductive.
MetilHed
Carbide is strong, but brittle. (Think, like a diamond ♦)
thefailinghero
I have a tungsten "dress ring" and a silicone "outdoors" ring
Ryebread91
I just work in a pharmacy at sams club and got one cause I knew I'd chew the ring up stocking the shelves.
railgap
Ditto and because it will never get scratched up, has a nice heft, but is cheaper than gold...
Skaitavia
Isn't it dangerous though? If your finger swells from infection, the ring can't be cut off, right?
Corona688
You don't have to cut tungsten, you can crack it. In that respect much safer than gold. But it can still get caught in machinery.
Skaitavia
Thanks for the clarification!
EddieMundane08
I should remember this.
Asmor
I picked it because it was cheap and I liked the appearance.
FishSausages
So did my wife. Two broken rings later, I'm on to sterling.
BklynPunisher
Titanium. Not expensive but stronger than steel, yet light as aluminium.
Corona688
Breaking is a good thing. Silver ones will bend, clamping to your finger and require cutters to remove.
NatiLite
Y'all need to get a silicon ring. Qalos what I have on. They even have his and her rings.
Blakst8t
Yep our tungsten carbide endmills and inserts always chip or shatter, it's brittle material.
hahnsb2
Carbide doesn't even bend/forge when red hot, still shatters. Weird stuff.
Corona688
Red-hot isn't nearly hot enough, melting point is 2000 degrees hotter.
AssistantUnderSecretaryOfOnlyOkay
I dropped mine on a tile floor and it broke.
JustALullabi
So, just curious. I've recently bought a stainless steel ring. And it's not supposed to bend or anything. Will that reduce risk of deglovng?
JustALullabi
Damn I can't type. *Will that reduce my risk of degloving?
Corona688
Stainless steel is far harder than gold and silver, but will definitely bend.
JustALullabi
Hmm good to know!
markferg76
When I worked at a jewelry store, we had a "ring cracker" for folks who couldn't get their tungsten ring off. Actually much safer than a saw
MerToo
Yes there's nothing like having a finger degloved by a ring because your were such a romantic idiot that you wouldn't remove rings at work.
TinySupreme
I recently started working alongside the medical field. Wasn't expecting to see so many dicks but oh well what can you do.
Ijustwannabookmarkstuff
My dad is the exact same, he does not ware his wedding ring because he's seen too many people lose fingers over crushed rings.
ChrisMendez123
Then why not get a silicon ring like a Qalo which definitely won't devolve?
Corona688
...you're doing it on purpose, aren't you.
TakWriterOfWorlds
I grabbed a titanium one. I'm pretty much resigned to the fact that if anything happens I'm getting degloved.
halborski
Mine's titanium as well. I found the carbide rings felt too heavy.
DrMcTouchy
I've got a titanium ring but wear stainless mostly. The titanium ones too fancy, I feel bad when it scratches.
TakWriterOfWorlds
My isn't fancy. Just a simple band. But it was shiny. Now that's it scratched to hell it looks even better. It's a nice satin sheen.
NoBanksBro
Mechanic here, same reason for me. However mine never got the chance to break before someone broke into my house and stole it. :(
Imixmywhiskeywithmilk
That sucks. I have like 40 of them that I stole from people's houses. Want me to send you one?
MerToo
What, and increase his risk of a horrible finger-degloving accident? YOU MONSTER!
Fallenfaux
This comment is undervalued
CigaretteMan
Username checks out
witsd
I really wanted one, but they tend to be pretty thick, so I struggled to find a comfortable one and eventually went for palladium instead.
TheAtomicTangerine
I have a 6mm Triton ring that is quite comfortable, a lot better feeling than a 10mm band. I'm an engineer & mechanic and I love it.
iupvoteanythingaviation
That's the exact reason I want to get a different one.
dancognito
I got a pretty small one on Amazon for $20. I have the order saved in case I lose it and need to reorder one.
PretendingToBeAnAdult
I just ordered multiple sets of mine stashed the extras away in case I ever needed them. note: I was never married, but I almost was.
4No1AfR8
Got 2 palladium rings for my wedding. Seems to be more expensive than gold. Anyway after 22 y of marriage it is still worth it.????
witsd
Really? Palladium was cheaper than platinum or gold for us, but maybe it's a location thing?
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FindusSomKatten
gold is atleast in sweden traditionaly 18 karats or 75% for engagement rings
Imixmywhiskeywithmilk
No I think he meant marriage, not the ring.
Kalid19
Maybe 22 years ago is a factor?
MajorD3rp
How dare you use palladium!? Don't you know that Tony Stark needs that for his arc reactor heart?! (I'm a nerd) lol
btimup
Search Thorsten Polaris , my wedding band is the 6mm version and I love it!
pancreas
Does that one give you the ability to smite evil?
samsonguy920
For a while until it poisons your body and you go on a fatalistic binge that causes you to go one on one with your best friend.
FindusSomKatten
palladium isn poisonousunless you use it for a fictional reactor (i understood the joke just want to make sure no misinformation is spread)
minipancho94
as someone who know what de-gloving is, does this reduce the risk of it? if so please for the love of god, make a list of similar materials.
butchfaerie
Wood
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MerToo
this claim "o some rings are significantly safer" is dangerous BS; even a silicon-rubber one might complicate or cause an accident.
beholder87
Silicone, will tear before your skin.
Leithoa
Still draws your hand in far enough to get caught up in the works.
SuperBobKing
If you ring is getting caught you are already too close.
mallywanders
I had a tungsten ring until it turned out that I'm allergic. I thought I'd gotten cleaning chemicals beneath it, but no matter how I cleaned
mallywanders
It or what finger I moved it to, I broke out in hives.
Corona688
Freshly googled facts: "The binder in most grades of Tungsten Carbide is cobalt. The other binder used is nickel." So legit possible.
RichardCraniumwasalreadytaken
If it is alloyed with nickel it should cause no issues. Bad ones use copper and turn green.
mallywanders
I think it was tungsten carbide, so it's either tungsten or cobalt that I'm allergic to. But it was definitely hives, there were pustules.
Flagrum
I thought nickel allergy is a thing? Or is that different if alloyed with something else, i.e. tungsten?
mallywanders
Tungsten/nickel alloys are hypoallergenic, even if you're normally allergic to nickel.
Corona688
I'm sure it's possible to do it wrong, use too much nickel. The less cheap ones use cobalt
padgie
I've got a rubber ring that's made to look like metal and designed to tear off if snagged and is stretchy. They run about $10
MerToo
well, here's hoping it stretches & tears off before your also-stretchy skin tears off if snagged. Work you need gloves for = Wear No Rings.
MetilHed
"Designed to tear off" do you even literacy?
Xyzair
not without a finger, no.
padgie
Definitely the safest bet
padgie
https://www.saferingz.com/ is where I got them (silicone rings). You can decide if they're still going to rip your finger off.
witsd
I don't work in a relevant field, but my son's middle name is Wolfram, so it would have been a nice link.
CTMGame
Did you name your son "Stephen"?
TanithRosenbaum
For those wondering, "Wolfram" is the original name of Tungsten, and remains its name at least in the German language.
LadyWidebottom
That's a sweet ass middle name.
Executor32
Not as sweet-ass as Tiberius.
LadyWidebottom
That is also awesome.
PolarHailStorm
The Wolf, Ram and Hart have surfaced again, I see.
witsd
Although he was officially names after the element, this was certainly in the back of my mind as well!
4No1AfR8
74
FisterRobotOh
You must be a huge Todd Lily fan /s
4No1AfR8
Maybe, if i know who that is?
Pikachoochoo
Is his last name "Alpha"?
giantpikachu
You beat me to it. Also nice username!
Pikachoochoo
You have good taste yourself :)
JGGennedy
No, it's "Mathematica."
justanotherhooligan
I work as a diesel mechanic for heavy equipment my ring is tungsten as well I don't where it often for fear of de-gloving my finger
TheDrunkenWrench
As a fellow diesel mechanic I've opted that should I get married I'll tattoo the ring on instead.
SpaceSphere
That would be my main concern too
MerToo
yeah but someone claiming medical xp here has said "o tungsten rings are fine at work" which is *dangerous BS*.
SpaceSphere
My wedding band will be a traditional softer metal since i know ERs are having a harder time with cutting titanium and other harder metals
GeordieLaforge
What's de-gloving? Asking for a friend
Counterfit
When a ring or something gets caught, and tears the skin from your finger. It happened to Jimmy Fallon.
districtnein
Google it. NSFL, but it's an interesting learning experience.
GeordieLaforge
I asked because I didn't want to Google it haha. I don't know if I could handle it
districtnein
Yeah, skin is supposed to stay on the body. We're all happier that way.
MerToo
it's bloody awful. If your relationship is so weak that removing your rings at work is going to break it, keep your job & ditch the partner.
Scipio1770
Curious, why is shattering preferred in your field?
Icedtorch
if it bends, it can go into the skin and cut off the skin when pressureis applied, cutting off circulation and prying flesh off
JMensch
In some cases a gold ring can bend and cut off circulation or worse.
SoupCanMan
Vice grips can shatter a ring stuck in a finger. In the downside, if the digit is super swollen, it sometimes won't work.
iTakeQuotesOutOfContext
It's not about wearing it at work, its about what he has seen when rings bend into people's fingers when they come into his work
Spartan102009
Worked as an EMT now working to be an ER Doc so wanted something that was durable and wouldn't bend so no risk of degloving
BklynPunisher
They do sell silicone wedding bands also. I know a few tradesmen who wear them.
nakedangel
Just wear a plain metal band like the rest of us do.
nakedangel
Millions of people wear marital bands made of metal in theatre. If this guy was genuinely fearful, he could take off his ring then scrub.
IFNg
yeah but if it catches on one side, pulling distally unequally, you're just as likely to get a degloving
Steed
Hm. That's a genuinely unpleasant (but quite interesting) google image search.
DarkerSavant
Just because it doesn't bend doesn't mean it's guaranteed to break and not deglove. Skin is softer than the ring if something grabs it, gone
justanotherhooligan
Is that why de-gloving happens? I thought it was just if it caught on something and pulled it off
Spartan102009
Typically it's caused by something that bends the ring then pulls, it is still possible with tungsten just way less likely
SpaceSphere
I cringed but I learned from reading this too
Tiiimmmaayy
All the married EMTs I know wear those little rubber ones.
BklynPunisher
Are you talking about the silicone wedding bands?
Spartan102009
Yeah I've been debating about getting one, they were just becoming a thing when I got married
Tiiimmmaayy
They said they come in like a three pack for just a few bucks.
walkingtallmachinegunman
Deploying is a possibility but so is need to get it cut off due to swelling which in sure would be a bitch. I'd just do the rubber ring.
walkingtallmachinegunman
*degloving, not deploying
copperhead
Naw, you just break is using vise grips. There are a few how to videos on the Internet. It's super easy.
Spinnyd
Just because it won't bend doesn't mean it won't deglove you. if it grabs on something and pulls, it's bye bye flesh.
Spartan102009
Sorry, a much less chance of degloving
Spinnyd
Not as less as you think, but you do you, I'll leave mine in my locker when at work.
Mawse
Better take it off asap if your finger starts swelling for any reason hahaha
Spartan102009
Since they can't be cut by a ring cutter you actually just put it in a vice grip to shatter it
JiveTurkeyWho
Informative and reassuring
Bliffity
What's degloving?
garrettIRL
don't look it up
Domehammer
...nightmare fuel that will forever scar you.
LiterallyWorseThanHitler
Imagine taking off a glove, now imagine the glove is the skin on your finger/hand
bobtheaxolotl
Taking your meat gloves off.
KeeleonOhms
No.
TacoMunny
oh my sweet summer child...
DrMcTouchy
Like a pink sock for your finger.
TheAtomicTangerine
Think of taking a popsicle out of the paper. Now switch the paper with your skin and the popsicle with the meaty innards of your finger.
InRetrospectIShouldveLearnedToSwimBeforeBecomingaSailor
Don't listen to them, Google it. Its worth it just so you understand the reason behind the no jewelry signs at work.
macca3568
It's like taking off a glove but it's your skin
CommanderNibbler
IIRC it's when the skin is stripped off your hand/finger like a glove.
TakWriterOfWorlds
Google it.
NipplesInAJar
OH WAIT. I think I remember something like this. Don't Google it. Or do it, I'm not your supervisor.
Spartan102009
Basically an object, mainly rings, clamps down and peels your skin on your finger off...imagine taking a popsicle off the stick
Seweyhole
I think it's called ring ablation
SuperBobKing
It doesn't have to be a finger, it can be anywhere. I saw a case study where it happened to a penis when clothes got caught in a machine.
TheFakeCraigFerguson
I may be wrong, but I ain't googling it. I think it's pretty much pulling the skin away. Ripping the finger off that skin mitt if you will.
thirdgen2k
You're right. Can happen to other appendages too. Yes, including the one you are thinking of while crossing your legs and making a face.
peridotstar
Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck Thaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat
Bliffity
Oh geeze. Glad I didn't Google that.
LadyPotatas
Picture taking off your skin, like a glove.
Clineice
Adventure919
https://m.popkey.co/9ed179/eLgGe.gif