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  1. HAIRDRESSER'S WORKSTOOL. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Relieves the legs and back of the hairdresser, without interfering with the pace of work. Also serves as an injury prevention device. Custom designed stool attaches to base of most commonly used barber's chair in Sweden. Stool is on a caster base and can rotate around barber's chair; is height adjustable, and can be adjusted for distance from the person in the barber's chair. Two designs are commercially available in Sweden. Similar design could be...[More Information]

  2. HALL DIVIDER FOR BLIND STUDENTS --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To indicate to blind students and staff in a school hallway that they are moving to the left side of the hall into oncoming students. Apply a colored "tap strip" down the middle of the hall for its entire length. The strip is easily seen by sighted staff, and it returns a distinct sound and feel when tapped by the blind students' canes. TITLE: Hold That Line (in Springboard). AUTHOR: Pfotenhauer, M.. JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol. 36, No. 1, Spring 2004: p. 34....[More Information]

  3. HAMMER SPLINT ---- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To enable individuals with finger amputation to use a hammer. An Orthoplast (see separate entry) splint is softened in warm water and molded to the user's arm. A long-handled hammer is positioned along the splint; when the splint hardens, two holes are drilled through the splint and the hammer handle. Bolts are placed through the holes to secure the hammer to the splint. Two Velcro bands provide additional stability and a Velcro loop near the hammer head p...[More Information]

  4. HAMMOCK WHEELCHAIR ARMREST ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adjustable hammock armrest for patients needing arm support and positioning while using a wheelchair. Describes construction of a wheelchair armrest made of a steel rod, heavy cloth and a wheelchair bracket for an overhead rod. The armrest can change the angle of elevation to 15 degrees from horizontal, and can be swung out of the way for transfers. SKILLS REQUIRED: Metalworking. Sewing. AUTHOR: Salo, R E TITLE: Hammock Wheelchair Armrest JOURNAL: ...[More Information]

  5. HAND CLUTCH ASSEMBLY FOR OPERATION OF JOHN DEERE RIDING MOWER. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Clutch control assembly designed for users of riding mowers who require a hand operated system. The foot clutch was replaced by a vertical lever that extends upward near the right side of the steering wheel. A second lever is attached to the first lever and extends to the left side of the steering wheel. The clutch can be operated with either hand. Large knobs were added to the levers to make them easy to grip. An adjustable extension was added to ...[More Information]

  6. HAND CLUTCH CONTROL ASSEMBLY FOR THE FORD T-25. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Clutch assembly for operators with left side paralysis who require a clutch that can be operated with the right hand. Custom modification for a Ford T 25 console. A rack and pinion arrangement with a cross shaft allows clutch to be operated from the right side of the console. The lever locks in the disengaged position and allows using the right hand for shifting gears. The lever is attached to a pivot point and linkage which connects to a cross sha...[More Information]

  7. HAND OPERATED BRAKE AND CLUTCH LEVEL ASSEMBLIES FOR THE INTERNATIONAL 1486. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Combined brake and clutch assembly for operators who require a hand operated system. The brake assembly is made of two pieces of round bar stock which were bent to follow the contour of the tractor dashboard, and clamped directly to the pedal shanks with "U"-bolts. The left hand lever is bent to the right to avoid interference with the steering wheel. The hand clutch assembly is constructed of a length of round steel bar bent 90 degrees on both end...[More Information]

  8. HAND OPERATED BRAKE AND CLUTCH LEVER ASSEMBLIES FOR THE INTERNATIONAL 1086 TRACTOR. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Combined brake and clutch assembly for operators who require a hand operated system. Extensions are constructed primarily of flat bar stock welded and bent to fit around the instrument console. Both the clutch and brake levers pivot around a shaft mounted along the front of the console. The clutch lever assembly has an added three bar linkage to allow the clutch to be disengaged and locked in place in an over-center configuration. Each brake has a ...[More Information]

  9. HAND OPERATED BRAKE AND CLUTCH LEVER ASSEMBLIES FOR THE INTERNATIONAL 5088 TRACTOR. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Combined brake and clutch assembly for operators who require a hand operated system. A control jack shaft mounted under the operator's console holds all three controls. Only the left hand brake fixture is mounted permanently to the jack shaft. The clutch lever and right hand brake lever are mounted on short pieces of pipe which can rotate around the shaft. The hand levers are actuated by pushing them forward, bringing a small roller in contact with...[More Information]

  10. HAND OPERATED BRAKE ASSEMBLY FOR INTERNATIONAL 806. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Brake assembly designed for tractor operators who require a hand operated system. Custom modification for an International 806 tractor. The brake levels are made of flat bar stock. Each lever is attached to the brake pedal shank by two bolts. A notch has been ground at the base of the left hand control to allow the brake locking mechanism to operate freely. A handle is welded at the top of each lever and covered with a cushioned motorcycle grip. Th...[More Information]

  11. HAND OPERATED BRAKE ASSEMBLY FOR INTERNATIONAL HYDRO 186. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Brake assembly designed for tractor operators who require a hand operated system. Custom modification for International Hydro 186 Tractor. Two vertical hand levers constructed of steel pipes are mounted in a bracket bolted to the floor. Each lever is free to rotate around a pin in the bracket. Adjustable linkage connects these levers to a second pivot assembly mounted directly beneath the left and right brake pedals. When the operator pushes the ve...[More Information]

  12. HAND OPERATED BRAKE ASSEMBLY FOR JOHN DEER 3020 TRACTOR. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Brake assembly designed for tractor operators who require a hand operated system. Custom modification for a John Deere 3020 tractor. Two steel plates are welded to each brake shank and a portion of the pedal. The control levers are constructed of flat bar stock, which is bent to provide independent operation of each brake. Bicycle handlebar grips are welded to the bar stock to serve as handles. A steel plate is welded to each lever to serve as a ba...[More Information]

  13. HAND OPERATED BRAKE ASSEMBLY FOR JOHN DEER 4230 TRACTOR. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Brake assembly designed for tractor operators who require a hand operated system. Custom modification for a John Deer 4230 tractor. The brake levels are made of flat bar steel, bent to allow for independent use of each brake. Bicycle handlebar grips are welded to the bar steel to serve as handles. A piece of angle iron is welded to each brake pedal shank, and a piece of flat steel is welded to the end of each control lever. Each lever is bolted to ...[More Information]

  14. HAND OPERATED BRAKE ASSEMBLY FOR THE CASE 4WD TRACTOR. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Brake assembly designed for tractor operators who require a hand operated system. Custom modification for a Case 4WD Tractor. Constructed of two pieces of flat bar stock welded to each side of a steel pipe hand lever. Two roller bearings are bolted to the flat steel plates. When the lever is pulled in a rearward direction the roller bearings roll up the shank to engage the brakes. The assembly is attached to a piece of channel iron bolted to the tr...[More Information]

  15. HAND OPERATED BRAKE ASSEMBLY FOR THE INTERNATIONAL 186 HYDRO. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Brake assembly designed for tractor operators who require a hand operated system. Custom modification for an International 186 Hydro. A frame designed to straddle the brake pedals made of steel plate is mounted to the tractor floor. Two hand levers run from console height down to the frame, where they are welded to a pipe which pivots around a bar supported in the frame. Two short plates or "ears" are welded to the pipe at about a 45 degree angle t...[More Information]

  16. HAND OPERATED BRAKE ASSEMBLY FOR THE WHITE 2-105 TRACTOR. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Brake assembly designed for tractor operators who require a hand operated system. Custom modification for a White 2-105 Tractor. Brake handles constructed of round bar stock are welded directly to the brake pedals. The tops are threaded to allow attachment of knobs for a comfortable grip. The editor cautions user to experiment to determine how much force is needed to operate brakes with this system. It is also noted that this design could interfere...[More Information]

  17. HAND OPERATED BRAKE ASSEMBLY. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Brake assembly designed for tractor operators who require a hand operated system. Two levers are constructed from lengths of rectangular steel bar stock. Each bar is offset at the top to enable the user to engage each brake individually. The levers pivot around a bolt that extends through a steel bracket mounted to the tractor's instrument panel. A flat washer separates the two levers at this pivot point. Lengths of bar stock are attached by small ...[More Information]

  18. HAND OPERATED BRAKE, CLUTCH, AND STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLIES FOR CASE- INTERNATIONAL 1460 COMBINE ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: A hand operated control system for the Case-International Combine. Hand controls were added to all the foot pedals of the Case-International Combine, allowing hand operation of the clutch, tilt steering column, and both individual brakes. The "ball" grasps were purchased from an International dealer for $10.00 each. The grasps are mounted to steel rods bent to the needed shape. The rods are bolted to the foot pedals and are removable. It is possibl...[More Information]

  19. HAND OPERATED BRAKE/CLUTCH CONTROLS. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Conversion for disengaging clutch and engaging brake for garden tractor operators with lower extremity impairments. The clutch/brake lever is constructed from 3/4 inch steel pipe. A 90 degree elbow has been added so that the lever extends directly toward the operator. the lever fits down inside another piece of 1 inch tubing, which is secured to the pedal arm with two U-bolts. This arrangement allows the pedal to be operated in a normal manner. The...[More Information]

  20. HAND OPERATED CLUTCH CONTROL ASSEMBLY FOR THE FARMALL M TRACTOR. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Clutch assembly for operators who require a hand operated clutch. Developed for the Farmall M tractor. A 4 by 10 inch piece of steel bolts to the tractor platform through existing holes. A piece of angle iron with one side tapered to accommodate an expansion spring is welded at approximately 130 degrees on the outside angle to make the pivot point. The lever that activates the clutch is constructed of flat bar stock and is offset to avoid interfere...[More Information]

  21. HAND OPERATED CLUTCH CONTROL ASSEMBLY FOR THE INTERNATIONAL 1206. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Clutch assembly for operators who require a hand operated clutch. Modifies the clutch of an International 1206 tractor. Constructed of two pieces of flat bar stock bolted together at one end. The hand control is attached to a mounting bracket that is fastened to the side of the tractor. The hand grip is made of round bar stock bent in a "L" shape and welded to end of the hand lever. When the control is pulled backward the roller bearing pushes agai...[More Information]

  22. HAND OPERATED CLUTCH CONTROL ASSEMBLY FOR THE INTERNATIONAL 1256. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Clutch assembly for operators who require a hand operated clutch. Custom modification for an International 1256 tractor, constructed of round bar stock, flat stock, and metal tubing. The hand extension is removable to allow easier entry into the cab. Pulling back on the lever pushes the clutch pedal down and disengages the clutch. A turnbuckle in the linkage allows adjustment of pedal travel and operator reach. The editor cautions on the safety of ...[More Information]

  23. HAND OPERATED CLUTCH CONTROL ASSEMBLY FOR THE JOHN DEERE 8430. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Clutch assembly for operators who require a hand operated clutch. Custom modification for a John Deere 8430 tractor. A lever constructed of 1 and 1/4 inch by 1/4 inch flat steel is attached to a fixed point on the side of the steering console. As the lever is pulled toward the operator, a roller bearing mounted on the end of the lever rolls along the lower shank of the clutch pedal, disengaging the clutch. The roller is used to reduce the effort re...[More Information]

  24. HAND OPERATED CLUTCH CONTROL FOR THE FARMALL H. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Clutch assembly for operators who require a hand operated clutch. Custom modification for a Farmall H is operated from the left side of the tractor. The handle is a locking lever connected to the existing clutch pedal. It is mounted to the shank of the clutch pedal by bolts. A guide arm is bolted to the side of the tractor and platform. The guide is constructed of 1/2 inch bar stock and notched to allow the clutch to be locked in the disengaged pos...[More Information]

  25. HAND PICK. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Pick for persons with minimal hand or finger function. Large conical pick is larger than the hand and is secured by an elastic wrist cuff. Whole hand serves as the pick. Can be adapted for the foot. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. AUTHOR: Clark, C; Chadwick, D. TITLE: Clinically Adapted Instruments for the Multiply Handicapped, A Sourcebook. REF: Book: St louis; Magnamusic-Baton: p 26. NARIC CALL NUMBER: R0272. 1980....[More Information]

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