Cutting your finger nails

Is anyone here capable of cutting these damned things without cutting them too short?

I can not remember the last time I cut my finger nails where I didn't snip at least 2 or 3 of them too short. Hardly enough to ruin my day, but man it can be annoying at times when you really screw up and cut it really short.

Anyone share in my pain?

reply to post by chissler

Oh babe you should try childbirth---ouch
Ok the 1st thing you need to do is get some sharp scissors---hold them above the said nail, then lower them towards the top of the nail---and then,this is the hard bit babe, carefully cut across the white bit at the top but without goin near the pink bit.
OMG with this technical expertise this gal should be a rocket scientist!!

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Child birth can't be much worse than this. kidding!

I appreciate your detailed instructions.

actually, if you don't feel too feminine doing so- just file them down.
no pain, and no hangnails..easy.

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Ok chissler we could make a deal ???
I will cut your nails and spare you all that pain n suffering and in return you could give me an applause
Looooove you chissler xx

Originally posted by AccessDenied
actually, if you don't feel too feminine doing so- just file them down.
no pain, and no hangnails..easy.

Shhhh---Don't give away our trade secrets to MEN !!!
AD what are you thinkin girl

Originally posted by uk today
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Ok chissler we could make a deal ???
I will cut your nails and spare you all that pain n suffering and in return you could give me an applause

Looooove you chissler xx

honey, it's the visual of chissler filing his nails secretary style..just had to..

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Ok AD I can see your point---in fact I'm kinda cryin with laughing here :LOL:
Babe you're priceless at times !!!!

use a Dremel, dude!

You can file them down, and remain a manly man, because it's a power tool!
Careful of the RPM's though. You might burn them off instead!

Originally posted by spacedoubt
use a Dremel, dude!

You can file them down, and remain a manly man, because it's a power tool!
Careful of the RPM's though. You might burn them off instead!

I think this thread has already kinda TOTALLY blown the macho- manly image right out the water guys
Oh and if you guys need any tips on moisturisers and stuff please feel free to u2u me anytime

Oh oh, I just realized that I have to cut my finger nails. And chissler dont worry, you are not alone. I am having the same problem too, I cut my nails too short sometimes, even when using the humble nail cutter.

Originally posted by spacedoubt
use a Dremel, dude!

You can file them down, and remain a manly man, because it's a power tool!
Careful of the RPM's though. You might burn them off instead!

This message brought to you by the ACME power tool company.
NOT just for the garage-any more.

While you're at it, get yourself a good sander and some fine grit paper, and buff em up real good. Slap on some varnish so theys all nice and shiny, and watch them there gals all oohh and ahh over how purty ya'll look.

That's how ya git R done!

Originally posted by spacedoubt
use a Dremel, dude!

You can file them down, and remain a manly man, because it's a power tool!
Careful of the RPM's though. You might burn them off instead!

Fantastic.

They have a router attachment that should be able to stop the thing before it gets down to knuckles.

Dremel....ooh ooh ahhaahha. Ok done. I need a tourniquet.

I've been chewing my fingernails off for so long, that I don't even get those anymore.

Ugh I always do the same. And it hurts like hell. Ill usually cut them a little and file the rest down to try and avoid that situation.

I'm floored that this thread got more than a response or two.

I cut them yesterday and as I was typing another post it was irking me on the few fingers I cut way too short. Apparently others do feel my pain.

Last month I bought a new car that was a standard. NEVER driven a standard in my life. Bought it, hopped in and away I went. After a few days of a sore back and a sore stomach from stressing out in bigger intersections, it became second nature. So if I can learn to drive that on my own, surely this one can be overcome.

Here's to those of us that are always in a hurry and don't give the fingernails the attention they deserve.

damn it, happens to me all the time.

espcially on my toes, ican cut it to the point the whole nail is off and i'm in pain and agony for a while lol

I havent cut my nails to the quick in quite a while although it does happen from time to time. I hate it when I do because it becomes so sore!

Chissler

I do a capital "C" in your name only because my pinky fingernail is longer and hits caps lock all the time...

Well to behonest you will now often get a capital "C" as you confessed your hate for it yesterday, and well, that gives us something to annoy you about, bit like a thread on your fingernails...annoying...eeek.

Dudes need to keep those babies short and trim, even if you do as AD suggested with legs crossed, secretary style filing.

Originally posted by spacedoubt
use a Dremel, dude!

You can file them down, and remain a manly man, because it's a power tool!
Careful of the RPM's though. You might burn them off instead!

Now that is an idea! That concept SINGS with me!! Now I gotta get me a Dremel set. I overdo things at times. (chuckle) I wonder, get one with a collection of bits? Or ask someone at ACE hardware for advice? Maybe one of the ladies working there might be able to be able to clue me in? If I remember right there is a grinding bit that vaguely cone shaped that might work well for that.

Personally I hate that "Tingly" feeling that you get after you cut them.

(looks at his own nails and curses his finances that won't let him try it.)

(Looks at the Dremel site) Perhaps the oscillating model would be fun.



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