Paraplegic--Best Types Leatherwork?

[TexasLady]

I already have tools for many kinds of leatherwork. But last year a car hit me, leaving me paraplegic. I want to keep doing leatherwork, but with my back broken at T9, I'm guessing that some actions, like swinging a mallet repeatedly (for stamping) or trying to make really large items, will be too strenuous for me. I want to find a few things that I'll be able to do long-term, and well, without harming myself.

I lost my left leg in the wreck, and with the paralysis, the stump kicks uncontrolably,...though other times it inexplicably just stays put and minds it's own business. The kicking/spasms of the stump tend to throw my upper body off balance a little. BTW,I'm happy to say that my hands are steady with good strength, and my eyesight is good (with glasses).

Are there other paraplegics here on this forum? Have you invented ways to keep on leatherworking despite the obstacles? Could we perhaps form a loosely-knit 'guild' focused on making leather specialty items (inventions) that would aid handicapped individuals?

[TexasLady]

Admin- please remove this duplicate post for me?

[Jwalker]

i really dunno what else might help...but try doing a search for the power mallet...if you have a hard time finding it, message me and i'll try to help

[TexasLady]

Admin- please remove this duplicate thread.