Custom Ergonomic handles

Step 5 Simple tasks simplified

So what else can you make easier to grip?

Everyday utensils like spoons, forks, knives, pencils, pens, ruler, etc.  can be modified.

I read that it sometimes helps those with "shakey hands" to actually weigh down the piece so that it can be held steadier.  Get a higher quality hook than I have which has some more substantial metal to it.   Use metal weights like washers to add to your implement.

Yeah, steampunk it if you desire...brass hooks...go all the way....no steampunked ergonomic soldering iron in existence yet...

Once you have the correct placement of the coat hanger hooks, you can pad with electrical tape or anything else to make the grip smoother.  You can take some epoxy putty to build the joints up for a seamless piece.  Use cloth friction tape to make it non-slip and easier to grab.

This instructable is really just touching on the surface of designing ergonomic handles but it shows how easy it is to try solve a problem.   I hope this inspires a lot of people to look, listen, learn, and do something.  (I may do ergonomic Garden tools but I invite everyone to do their take on it :-) )