Introduction: 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.
Step 1: Materials 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
Step 2: Attaching the Cap
To attach the piggy bank cap, apply hot glue to the end of the wood scrap, then firmly press the piggy bank cap into it. The reason a piggy bank cap is used, is just because of its groove. You can easily do this by cutting a notch that will fit a deadbolt handle in wood, I am just using what I have around.
Step 3: Assembling the Handle
Take your drill with the 11/64 drill bit and drill a hole towards the opposite end of the wood (end without groove). Apply hot glue to the hole, and press in metal rod - but not all the way through, creating an "L" shape (Picture 3).
Step 4: Finished
This simple tool - which can be made in minutes - will help and elderly or disable person with feeble hands, allowing them to lock their doors with ease. This tool can be adapted to your needs, and even be made entirely out of wood, feel free to base your ideas of this and post pictures in reply.
Thank you.
Finalist in the
Humana Health Challenge
Participated in the
Sugru Life Hacks Contest
22 Comments
12 years ago on Introduction
Nice hack. Although it would be nice if you answered peoples questions/concerns instead of just telling them to vote for you :/
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Well it apparently worked for the duct tape bag!!!
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
hah lol
12 years ago on Introduction
This is amazing, I am not elderly or disabled, but those really small deadbolts are really pesky, especially when your hands are cold.
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Thank you! Original design by my Grandpa, made out of pvc a while back. Please vote for me!
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
OF course I voted for you!
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Thank you! Greatly appreciated!
12 years ago on Introduction
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!
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Thank you, please vote! It would be appreciated much.
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Sorry about that, I will try to post a picture of the lock here soon.
thank you!
12 years ago on Introduction
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.
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
If I had some sugru for a grip too that would be nice, Thanks for the feedback, please vote!
12 years ago on Introduction
Please vote on my other instructable! I really want to win, all votes are greatly appreciated!
https://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-Tool-Tote/
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Lol, I lol'd so much at your duct tape tool tote that now I got to build one!
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Whats that supposed to mean?
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
I found that your duct tape tool tote (the picture above) were really funny, so I am building one.
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
I still don't get how its funny?
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Nvm, I understand myself ^^
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
I understand you too.
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Please vote for my entry! Thank you!