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Assistive Door Locker

This project is simple, uses minimal tools, and in the end helps elderly and or disabled people lock their doors with ease.

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Step 1Materials Needed

This project is easy to do, and only minimal tools are needed.

You will need...

-Power Drill
-11/64 drill bit
-Wood scrap about and inch and a half long
-Small metal rod
-Piggy bank Cap
-Hot Glue gun

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22 comments

Dec 14, 2010. 11:24 PMLMMontalbano says:

Nice hack. Although it would be nice if you answered peoples questions/concerns instead of just telling them to vote for you :/

Dec 22, 2010. 10:47 AM

CeruleanPhoenix says:

Well it apparently worked for the duct tape bag!!!

Dec 23, 2010. 5:05 AM

Nelson_Yepez says:

hah lol

Dec 1, 2010. 8:13 PMcatfish23 says:

This is amazing, I am not elderly or disabled, but those really small deadbolts are really pesky, especially when your hands are cold.

Dec 13, 2010. 8:13 PMfallental (author) says:

Thank you! Original design by my Grandpa, made out of pvc a while back. Please vote for me!

Dec 13, 2010. 9:07 PMcatfish23 says:

OF course I voted for you!

Dec 13, 2010. 9:10 PMfallental (author) says:

Thank you! Greatly appreciated!

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Nov 30, 2010. 3:17 PM

canida says:

Can you clarify what's going on?
After a thorough reading, I think you're using a notched L-shape to help turn a bar lock for a deadbolt, but a couple more sentences and maybe a picture of the lock without the assistive tool would help.

But still, a nice simple hack!

Dec 13, 2010. 8:14 PMfallental (author) says:

Thank you, please vote! It would be appreciated much.

Nov 30, 2010. 3:20 PMfallental (author) says:

Sorry about that, I will try to post a picture of the lock here soon.

thank you!

Nov 30, 2010. 6:28 PMRanie-K says:

Would recommend a round styrofoam ball instead of long wood pieces. Make a slot for the key head, glue in place and wind some tape around the whole thing.

Dec 13, 2010. 8:14 PMfallental (author) says:

If I had some sugru for a grip too that would be nice, Thanks for the feedback, please vote!

Nov 30, 2010. 7:52 PMfallental (author) says:

Please vote on my other instructable! I really want to win, all votes are greatly appreciated!

http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-Tool-Tote/