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    A simple tool for Arthritic Hands

    I am finally getting my tools unpacked, and wanted to show a simple Hex Driver or Tool Holder for use by those with Arthritic Hands.

    I have made various tools, to FIT my hands when they get "curled up" with Arthritis.

    This one is super simple, and comfortable. Using a Cheap 3 Jaw Chuck that was itself a 1/4" Hex Driver, I drilled a hole in a Large Scrolling Ball from a MS Mouse. J-B Weld Epoxy.

    I use it for both sizes of hex drivers (small, I think 5/32 & 1/4 inch) as well as a handle for Jewellery files & 1/8" diamond Burrs.

    That Ball is comfortable to my Palm and my fingers Are "Already curled" around it!

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    the Bit in the driver is a Small hex Flat 1/8" tip.

    philip,
    From the great Pacific NorthWET.
    Last edited by philipUsesWood&Brass; Jul 18, 2018 at 12:50 AM.

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