Stabilised Tools

[Slanger]

Well not quite just wondering if any one has suggestions for tools for people with spasms / shakes etc.

For example went to punch a dimple in copper and yep spasmed and slammed the hammer into side of my thumb.

Went to solder and yep spasmed and burn fingers. It seems worse when I concentrate.

Just wondered if anyone had tips, or wonderful go-go gadget tool belt.

 

[cindy99]

For example went to punch a dimple in copper and yep spasmed and slammed the hammer into side of my thumb.

Sounds like you need some dimple pliers, like these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FLAT-JAW...JEWELRY-FORMING-BENDING-RIVETING/252236817086

They're available with different size dimples -- 3, 5 and 7mm; these are the largest:

Sorry can't help with owt else. Calling Inspector Gadget! [emoji4]

 

[Mr Numpty]

Ouch. Maybe one of these? I guess you could cut the thumb off a pair of gardening gloves.

 

[Slanger]

Great suggestion @cindy99

 

[Slanger]

@Mr Numpty great idea for the soldering and that also gave a suggested item that looks useful for other things too.

Cut resistant gloves which I will post here for others also.

 

[Slanger]

Ok any suggestions on getting tidy bends such as right angles in copper sheets.

 

[Simon G]

Sorry I can't help with suggestions.

I just wanted to say I thought this thread was going to be about coil building tools with stabilised wood handles.

 

[Slanger]

@simong LOL I did think that after I posted but coming from a photographic background that wasn't my first thought, saying that you cant beat a lovely crafted tool. At least I can admire its beauty milliseconds before it slams home into my fingers.

 

[cindy99]

Ok any suggestions on getting tidy bends such as right angles in copper sheets.

I reckon parallel action flat nose pliers might be what you need for that, some come with nylon jaws (dunno if they're better for bending or not)...I bought some for the same purpose as you though I haven't used them yet so can't actually recommend them as the right tool for the job [emoji39]
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-Piece-...-jaws-Pliers-Jewelry-Wire-Crafts/262089143177

 

[Slanger]

Thank you @cindy99 the nylon ones at least should be could for straightening clapton wire if nothing else.