TexasLady Report post Posted April 22, 2015 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? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasLady Report post Posted April 24, 2015 Admin- please remove this duplicate post for me? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jwalker Report post Posted April 27, 2015 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasLady Report post Posted April 27, 2015 Admin- please remove this duplicate thread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites