See Man Box, Episode 22, @ 27:50

RULE #1 - Never put your hand (or any other body part you don't want to loose) in front of a sharp tool.

** Flag on the play!  Rob uses a sharp plane blade to score the drawer back workpiece with his hand directly in front of the line of force, not to mention in very close proximity and in a slightly awkward position.  One of those " hold my beer and watch this " operations.

Carry on.

Larry

So I'm not the only one that saw that. I just knew it was going to be another "Jointer thumb" episode. I guess even the greats have moments of "That was close".  

It'll be alright!!! Just make sure the blades is super sharp. That way you don't have to use too much force, and maintain control. Also with a super sharp blade, it'll make a nice clean cut so it's easier to put in the stitches.