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Hmmm. I hope you have a good lawyer and insurance! (can you sue yourself?)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82GSIjW8VP4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIllRdSzSug
Gimpy, here's a pic to show possible modifications. The Red line, is a washer added to keep your hand from sliding down into the "danger zone". The Yellow areas, are where you must keep your hands at all times. The Blue, is a label warning you of all the hazards associated with using the tool...
Sorry! I only pointed it out, because I have done the same. I think a washer welded on the slide-rod (about 6" from the end)to keep your hand from sliding too far down(into the danger zone) would eliminate the danger. Unfortunately, nothings foolproof, I could get hurt eating a jelly doughnut!
RE: tire tools
You can get about 20-30" of sliding motion with the slide hammer. Depending on design, some of them can pinch your hand if it slides down the handle.No missing where you meant to hit either. They work well and are not as much of a "back breaker" as using a "duckbill" tire...
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