George, thanks for starting this thread. it will be interesting to see what folks come up with.
That handle you posted is cool, I think that I have seen one or two at the flea markets. Not knowing what it was used for.
The blood does not bother me, but I agree with Pottz the healing takes a bit longer now. When I was younger it never bothered me one bit.
Splinter, you could use the drill press as a small lathe, just saying.