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Assisted DIY! May 8, 2015 1:43:05 GMT -8

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I thought we need a thread on this, many people with SCI strive for independence so anything we can find that assists someone with function issues is worth posting! Please share any ideas or anything you have tried and tested that works!

This looks fab but i need to find the site!

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Assisted DIY! May 8, 2015 2:22:31 GMT -8

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Post by wavewolf on May 8, 2015 2:22:31 GMT -8

I used the Thumbsaver at work (before paralysis) to avoid damaging my musician's fingers when hanging wire, and also around the house for repairs. www.amazon.com/ThumbSaver-TS001-Magnetic-Setter-Bonus/dp/B000G167FU -- set of 2 sizes

Another useful item: www.amazon.com/Klein-SK234-3-Piece-Screw-Holding-Screwdriver/dp/B0002RIA3K -- designed for electricians, although not bump-protected, and work for anyone who needs to use only one hand for job

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Lαrα Global Moderator STAFF Posts: 7,350 Post Likes Received: 3,100 Date Joined: August 2013 Injury: CES Date Injured: March 2011 Member is: Offline Send PM	Assisted DIY! May 8, 2015 2:33:29 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Lαrα on May 8, 2015 2:33:29 GMT -8 Thankyou for sharing wavewolf, we so need this and more

DJ Administrator STAFF Posts: 8,162 Post Likes Received: 2,829 Date Joined: July 2013 Injury: C6 - ASIA B Date Injured: June 2011 Member is: Offline Send PM	Assisted DIY! May 8, 2015 5:40:58 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by DJ on May 8, 2015 5:40:58 GMT -8 I used to build R/C and model cars prior to my accident and did a lot of hands on repair work but I really miss it since I'm unable to do that stuff now but I should start looking for tools that'd be easier for me to use!

Lαrα Global Moderator STAFF Posts: 7,350 Post Likes Received: 3,100 Date Joined: August 2013 Injury: CES Date Injured: March 2011 Member is: Offline Send PM	Assisted DIY! May 8, 2015 6:53:27 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Lαrα on May 8, 2015 6:53:27 GMT -8 You really should do DJ,at the end of the day you still have the skill and lets be honest so many dont have it, all you need is tools that assist with your hand function.
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Assisted DIY! May 8, 2015 7:09:07 GMT -8

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Post by wavewolf on May 8, 2015 7:09:07 GMT -8

DJ, before I recognized that I was losing hand function (before the paralysis hit in a dramatic way), I fashioned a brace with velcro straps to help hold the tools in my hand because my grasp was unreliable. Worked well, and I still use it. It is basically made for carpal tunnel syndrome "treatment", and I just replaced the velcro with industrial strength material and made it longer so the tools would fit.

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