Inventions

Everyday living
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I think I saw something like that on a Roadrunner cartoon once.

But it might have exploded before the end.

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Florence, hereā€™s something you could try - a Freewheel attachment. Itā€™s a large single wheel that clips onto the front of a wheelchair, lifting up the castors & turning it into a tripod. Because itā€™s big, it can roll over ruts & potholes.
http://www.epc-wheelchairs.co.uk/index.php?route=product/search&search=freewheel

I got one when I got my chair. Iā€™ve only had a chance to use it once offroad, for a friendā€™s wedding in a field. Normally the castors would constantly get stuck in divots, but I was able to easily roll along. I donā€™t know how good itā€™d be for getting up curbs though.

Hereā€™s a video of it in action - - YouTube

Dan

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Thanks guys, I have passed all this info on for jack to submit his proposal. Iā€™m not sure what heā€™s decided to do but itā€™s certainly given him some great ideas. Sharon x

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A potato or vegetable peeler and holder for a one handed person.

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25

Would these do the job?

Dan

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Something to make it easier to get lids of ring-pull tins

Something to put on the end of a walkig stick that provides a widish base or support

A two wheeled walking frame that is good for people 6ā€™ or more tall

A good basket to use on a two wheeled walker for carrying things and possibly some sort of a simple box/tray

Good luck

Patrick

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Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I totally understand the struggle with spills and the challenge of finding space in a small flat. A portable, self-contained work area sounds like the perfect solution. Best of luck with your creative endeavors, and I hope you find the setup that works best for you!