tremor – Cracked It https://cracked-it.org Enabling you to do what you want to do Fri, 28 Apr 2017 15:50:58 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.2 https://cracked-it.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/logo_REDUCED-200x150.jpg tremor – Cracked It https://cracked-it.org 32 32 Hack your nail clippers with Sugru https://cracked-it.org/hack-your-nail-clippers-with-sugru/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hack-your-nail-clippers-with-sugru https://cracked-it.org/hack-your-nail-clippers-with-sugru/#respond Fri, 20 Jan 2017 11:31:08 +0000 https://cracked-it.org/?p=1984

Fixperts Benchmark Residency – Nail Clippers grip Sugru hack from Fixperts on Vimeo.

With thanks to@MayaAlvarado1

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This 3D printed aid could be the perfect solution for someone with limited grip or dexterity, limb difference or anyone that finds it difficult to paint their nails! For help with 3D printing, get in touch with our sponsors DEMAND Design & Manufacture for Disability.

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This hack is the perfect way to make sure young kids and anyone that finds unwrapping too fiddly can still enjoy opening their gift!

You will need:

  • a gift!
  • wrapping paper
  • scissors
  • tape
  • ribbon
  • something to hold on to if the ribbon will be too small to grip – a gift tag or a keyring will work

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]]> https://cracked-it.org/accessible-gift-wrapping-hack/feed/ 2 Padded foam handles https://cracked-it.org/padded-foam-handles/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=padded-foam-handles https://cracked-it.org/padded-foam-handles/#respond Thu, 20 Oct 2016 13:04:36 +0000 https://cracked-it.org/?p=1813 52f898c1ce8b83fc11b41bb4eb7e59d5

For a budget friendly way to create built up handles for cutlery, pens and toothbrushes, you can use a pack of foam hair rollers!

This video uses foam tubing purchased specifically for making built up handles.

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]]> https://cracked-it.org/padded-foam-handles/feed/ 0 DIY Straw Holder https://cracked-it.org/diy-straw-holder/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=diy-straw-holder https://cracked-it.org/diy-straw-holder/#respond Fri, 14 Oct 2016 10:38:08 +0000 https://cracked-it.org/?p=1825

Materials:

  • Ballpoint pen
  • Clothes peg

Tools:

  • Junior hacksaw
  • Hot glue gun
  • Sandpaper
  • Craft knife

Method:

  • Remove the nib and ink reservoir from the ballpoint pen
  • Mark and saw a section approx 3cm long
  • Sand the edges and use a blade to clean the inside edges
  • Using hot glue, fix the pen section to the peg and leave a moment to set
  • Enjoy your new straw holder!

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The zip grip! For getting a handle on tiny zips, put this design to the test!

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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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]]> https://cracked-it.org/zip-grip/feed/ 0 3D printed nail holder https://cracked-it.org/3d-printed-nail-holder/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=3d-printed-nail-holder https://cracked-it.org/3d-printed-nail-holder/#respond Thu, 29 Sep 2016 15:34:16 +0000 https://cracked-it.org/?p=1788 container_the-nail-it-a-simplistic-nail-guide-for-anyone-3d-printing-100064

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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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]]> https://cracked-it.org/3d-printed-nail-holder/feed/ 0 Tap lever https://cracked-it.org/tap-lever/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tap-lever https://cracked-it.org/tap-lever/#respond Thu, 29 Sep 2016 15:29:38 +0000 https://cracked-it.org/?p=1782 container_flow-the-universal-tap-adapter-3d-printing-100507

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A slick looking design, 3D print your own tap lever today and give it a test!

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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A no-grip drawer pull for anyone that is unable to grip and pull the drawer knob. Why not give this fix a go!

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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A little extra leverage to twist off that bottle cap…

Download the design files

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