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Wooden Boccia ramp

Cracked it — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 14:11:05 +0000

This post is meant to show the steps taken to build a ramp for the adapted sport ‘boccia’. It is specifically designed to be played by people with cerebral palsy. A ramp is used to throw a ball to any direction the player aims to.

Via Physical Activity Materials & Disability

The materials used:

Three wooden planks
Tape measure
Pencil
White glue
Clamps
Carpenter’s brace
Bolts
Electric screwdriver
Fretsaw
As support:
Two wooden planks
White glue
Bolts
Hinges

NEXT STEPS:

Step 1, construction: In this step, we begin with the construction process of the ramp, in which two wooden planks are bonded using white glue and then screwed using an electric screwdriver.

Step 2, assembly: In this step, we carry out the construction of the support so that it can be ready by the moment all materials are to be put together

Step 3, painting: Once all parts are already built, we proceed with the painting of the ramp.

Finally, having taken every aforementioned step, the last step is putting the pieces together and get our material ready.

Via Physical Activity Materials & Disability

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Children’s Open Wheelchair

Cracked it — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 16:02:32 +0000

Download the blueprints

Via Open Wheelchair Foundation

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3D printed nail holder

Cracked it — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 15:34:16 +0000

Via Pinshape

A one piece design to hold nails and keep delicate fingers out of the way of the hammer, this one’s a must have in you toolkit!

Download the design files

Our sponsor charity DEMAND Design & Manufacture for Disability will be happy to help if you don’t have access to a 3D printer, just get in touch via their website.

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Via Pinshape

DIY Assistive Spray Bottle

Cracked it — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 13:31:24 +0000

You will need:

Trigger action spray bottle
Pair of plastic salad tongs (will make 2 assistive handles)
Junior hacksaw
Hot glue gun
Zip ties
Scissors

To make an easy-to-spray handle:

Use the hacksaw to cut the looped handle from the salad tongs & sand any sharp edges
Apply hot glue to the trigger handle & fix the new loop handle on, wait a few moments for the glue to cool
Thread the zip tie through the loop handle and tighten, cut off the excess
Enjoy your new easy-to-spray bottle!

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