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    Yeah I emailed those guys when they started publicity for the Shaper. They confirmed it wouldn't be suited. Oh well.

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    Chris is an engineer. He can't help himself. They are all natural problem solvers

    On the router, it's not here yet, but this is worth keeping an eye on: https://shapertools.com/

    It certainly matches your IT techno nerd setup!

    BTW, keen to see your setup. I've been thinking about a decent laser and mini CNC for ages.

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    I would be a happy man indeed helping other creatives with their work. I'm touched I really am. I spend a lot of time thinking of ways to help other disabled people, or those with chronic pain. Without the use of strong pain killers it would be impossible to hold down an office job. I work for a Health Insurer who are very good at accommodating me & the various devices I use to control pain. It really is a tremendous struggle at times and can cause some issues with anxiety, on top of the obvious exhaustion.

    I've been able to help counsel others over the years and I found a new life doing this. Especially rewarding helping first time Mums or Dads, or Motorbike riders like contemplating amputation.

    Thanks for taking the time to view the blog.

    Fist-bump.

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    With your jaw, do you use some sort of mouth guard? Thats an interesting thing. The human jaw can grab pretty well, but you want to protect the choppers.

    Whats needed is a scissor like tool for this. Slip it over and squeeze. This is essentially what I do with the under-table router. For the CNC people to answer: is there such a thing as a spindle lock on these beasties? Im thinking of how the Triton TRA001 puts a little bolt into the side of the shaft once its lifted a certain height that locks it. If the CNC spindle had a keyway or hole drilled into the shaft (without affecting balance) then this would allow one handed use. A small bolt could be inserted to lock its rotation. Ive seen this, but cant remember where yet....

    Its obviously a challenge using the circ saw and router one handed, but in reality the circ is used that way anyway, so its a matter of clamping to hold things in place. I'd reckon you have that one covered - those new click-down clamps would suit perfectly.

    Routing is a bit of a trouble. They can be jumpy beasties, especially when they get loose on you. Worthy of a good think, that one.

    These are non-trivial questions I'd think. As the population lives longer and ages, hand strength, arthritis, certain brain issues, coordination and whatnot, plus a willingness for people to "keep it up" seems like designs shouldn't just be "accommodated" but actually considered and employed. Id say many of them would work well for everyday users too. (I hate using two spanners on the router, for example. Pure stupidity)


    edit: I just had a look and read over your website. You have chosen wisely for CNC and Laser services. I'd wager there would be a heap of guys on this forum who would very much like to know you for services and embellishing their work. These machines are fantastically useful for selling, but most don't have the room or wallet to justify them (as much as they try!).

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    The old saying " get them young and training n them " . I see you have a budding assistant buy your side, no better way to him interested than helping you. It worked with my children.

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    Completed this on Saturday. Purchased the file and realised straight away it was going to bloody tricky to do one-handed., but I was up for the challenge. My clever wife gently persuaded me to take several breaks, if not for that I think back and neck pain today would've much worse!

    We plan to offer these for sale at Markets and look forward to getting the family in on the action.

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    So cute

    (read some of your blog too, thanks! good to see guys out there encouraging others. My mate is a para [motorbike accident] and has started a NFP to get other para's out cycling - hand cycles. I never cease to be amazed at the strength of some people )

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    Thanks that's super good to hear.

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    I had a thought about the CNC and changing the cutter which generally requires two hands for most people. I would put a rare earth magnet into the chuck as high as it would go then push an o'ring in after the magnet to stop the cutter shaft bottoming out and jamming. Then the collet can be undone with one hand, the bit won't drop out and the one you put in will stay in the chuck while the collet is tightened.
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    The easiest way to change a bit on a router one-handed is to fit something like the Musclechuck (Quick Change Camless Router Chuck Wood Working Accessories) or EXtreme eXtension (ROUTER TECHNOLOGIES INC). The first replaces the original collet, the second fits in that collet and extends the shaft. Both allow single handed bit changes because they use an Allen key to tighten or loosen the collet. The Musclechuck is simpler and more elegant because there is no chance of introducing wobble as with the extender. I have both devices, the Musclechuck for a Festool OF2200 and the extender in my big Triton in the router table. Both work well.

    I am definitely not suggesting that you purchase something like the Triton for hand held use though. It is a great router but the torque on startup is so great I would never use it handheld (some people do, but they are obviously stronger than I am - definitely a two handed job for me). I do not know how many routers the Musclechuck is available for but they say they will make custom items. May be expensive though.

    If I were you I would follow through on the router table set-up first - using an Extreme extension for above-table bit changes. That lets you choose from a wide range of routers with half inch collets and the greatest range of router bits. You would need a router lifter - or the big triton comes with a built-in lifter. For a start-up though I would look at one of the really good lifters with a router motor, not a hand-held router. For example Router & Lift Package

    One can do a lot of routing with a table and many things better than handheld. One-handed use should be safe with a router table and you can buy ready made tables or there are lots of free plans to make your own. If you use lots of feather-boards you can control and prevent the router throwing items around the room (so the table needs T-tracks in the fence and in the table top).

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    OneArmedGraphic,

    Which area of Brisbane are you in ?

    I have my shed in the South West if you wanted to come around and try out the different tools and see which suits your situation.

    I have 2 Triton routers, Makita Router and also one of those smaller Trimmers. I also have a perspex base for the Triton for more stability.

    Also have a foot switch on my Scrollsaw that we can use on the routers and see how that pans out for you

    You are more than welcome to come over and try them out to see which suits you the best before you go out and purchase.

    Cheers

    Scott

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    Sounds good Scott, I really appreciate the offer. I live Redbank Plains.

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    Clever devices and pretty reasonable prices. Thanks for that.

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    OneArmedGraphic,

    You are just 10 mins away......my shed is in Sumner Park.

    PM me and arrange a time that suits. I am at the shed most weekends

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    Sounds great! Might be a bit later on in the year as I need to get up to speed with this fancy laser. Let me know if there's anything you'd like lasered

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    No problems...just let us know when your ready

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