Garden Handtools
Results: 54
Adapted Long Handled Garden Tools.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Long handled tools are easier to use if the forearm is secured to the handle. A leather cuff is attached to the shaft of the tool and has velcro straps to secure the forearm. A wooden scythe handle is attached to the shaft with a hose clamp just below the cuff to grasp with hand. Includes materials list and drawings. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly, Sewing. AUTHOR: Ocone, L, Thabault, G, editors. TITLE: Tools & Techniques for Easier Gardening. REF: Monog
Appelspade
The Appelspade is a stainless steel spade designed for use by individuals with arthritis and other disabilities resulting in stiffness of the wrist. Made completely of stainless steel, this spade features two vertical handles connected at the top, creating an inverted U. The space between the blade and the footrest is designed to prevent soil accumulation. The space between the two vertical handles is designed to allow the knee to be placed straight above the foot. A halfcircular lower handle i
Back-Saver Po-Lyte, Back-Saver / Lite, And Back-Saver Snow Shovel (Models 27P-Bs, 22-Bs, & 28P-Bs)
The Back-Saver Po-Lyte, Lite, and Snow Shovels are shovels with angled handles designed to reduce the pain and stress associated with shoveling snow and bending over. They feature bent, steel tubular poles and a sturdy poly D-grip handles. The Po-Lyte, model 27P-BS, featrues a deep-dish polyethylene blade with a non-warp tip. It has a snap-button feature that locks the handle to the blade for facilitating disassembly for transport and storage. The Back-Saver Snow Shovel, model 22-BS, has a high-
Back-Saver Sweeper (Model Br18-Bs)
The Back-Saver Sweeper, model BR18-BS, is a push broom with an angled handle designed to reduce the strain on the back associated with sweeping. The broom features a bent tubular handle made of fused, powder-coated steel. The solvent-resistant polymyra bristles can be used to sweep indoors or outdoors, and on wet or dry surfaces. DIMENSIONS: Broom head is 18 inches wide; bristles are 4 inches long; the handle is 56 inches. WEIGHT: 3.5 pounds.
Back-Saver Weeder
The Back-Saver Weeder, model W75, is a long-handled weeding tool designed to be used without bending. The user squeezes a trigger at the top of the 32 inch handle to open scissor jaws, steps on a plate to sink the tool into the ground and clamp the scissors around the weed, then pulls to lift the weed from the ground. WEIGHT: 3 pounds.
Bulb Auger for Radius PRO Ergonomic Gardener Set
The PRO Bulb Auger is designed for those with a limited grasping pattern as a result of neurological impairment, arthritis or a nerve injury. It has a carbon steel auger head with depth indicators and an extended tooth for easy insertion into compacted soil.
Digging Tool
DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To produce a long-handled digging tool designed for use by individuals in a sitting position. Cut curved handles out of wood with a bandsaw, designing them to be as long as needed to provide an easy reach from a sitting position. Attach a broken hay rake tine to create the digger. MATERIALS: Wood to be cut for handle; hay rake tine. TOOLS: Bandsaw. SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic shop skills. TITLE: Doing It Yourself. AUTHOR: Wechsler, K. JOURNAL: Quest. WEB SITE: http:/
Dramm Colormark 30 Inch Rain Wand
The Dramm Colormark 30 Inch Rain Wand is a professional watering tool designed for the aging population and for those with upper extremity disabilities. Made with handcrafted brass shut off valve and gentle flow water breaker. The comfortable foam grip has a fingertip brass shut-off valve that is easy to use. The Dramm Colormark Rain Wand has a 30 inch anodized aluminum extension wand with an 8-inch black foam grip. The 400 hole water breaker nozzle creates a gentle rainfall to prevent damage to
Easi Grip Long Reach Garden Tools Hoe
The Easi Grip Long Reach Garden Tools Hoe is a long, light weight steel hoe with a soft grip handle designed for people with arthritis for light digging and cultivating soil. The extra long shaft allows gardeners who are sitting down or can't bend easily to reach the back of beds. The handle is set at a right angle to the tool head. This allows the wrist and hand to be held in a neutral position which reduces strain and allows a much firmer grip on the tool.
Easi Grip Weeder
The Easi Grip Weeder garden tool has a specially angled ergonomic handle making it comfortable to use. By keeping a user's hand and wrist at a natural angle, it helps eliminate the strains and blisters that can be caused by conventional style garden tools.
Easi Grip™ Garden Arm Support Cuff
The Easi Grip™ Garden Arm Support Cuff is designed for users with amputation, arthritis, who have suffered a stroke, or other arm limitations. The device allows the strength of the forearm and upper arm to be used, decreasing strain on the wrist and fingers. This adapted gardening support plugs into any of the Peta Easi-Grip Garden Tools and Peta Easi-Grip Long Reach Garden Tools. The support also works with the Peta Add-On Handles to adapt standard tools for people with decreased hand strength.
Easi-Grip Cultivator
The Easi-Grip Cultivator is a short-handled garden tool designed for use by individuals with grasping or upper extremity disabilities or arthritis. The ergonomically-angled handle keeps the hand and wrist in a natural position and the three stainless steel tines helps prevent soil adhesion. The "soft-feel" non-slip grip prevents the tools from turning in the hand, giving a firmer grip, even in wet conditions. OPTIONS: Arm Support Cuff that plugs into the rear of the handle. DIMENSIONS: (23cm). W
Easi-Grip Fork
The Easi-Grip Fork is a short-handled garden tool designed for use by individuals with upper extremity or grasping disabilities or arthritis. The ergonomically-angled handle keeps the hand and wrist in a natural position and the three-tine stainless steel tool helps prevent soil adhesion. The "soft-feel" non-slip grip prevents the tools from turning in the hand, giving a firmer grip even in wet conditions. OPTIONS: Arm Support Cuff that plus into the rear of the handle. DIMENSIONS: Overall lengt
Easy Grip Garden Tools, Set of 3
The Easi Grip Garden Tools Set of 3 is a set of three ergonomic garden hand tools designed for people who have difficulty holding standard gardening hand tools, or who experience increased wrist pain, to help prevent wrist strain and pain. The Easi Grip Garden Tool Set of 3 includes the Easi Grip Trowel, Easi Grip Cultivator, and Easi Grip Fork. These adapted gardening tools feature a unique patented handle design that helps prevent injury by maintaining a natural grip. Each Easi Grip Garden Too
Edging Shear (Model 2034) & Lawn Shear (Model 2040)
Long handled edging shear, vertical or horizontal 7 inch blades, smooth pivot action. Handles 32 to 33 inches long, plastic grips.
Extendable Loppers
The Extendable Loppers are a long-handled garden tool designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or short stature. This lightweight tool has a sharp blade to cut through branches, and the telescoping handles extend and lock into six positions. DIMENSIONS: The tool is 26.5 inches long with handles collapsed, and the handles extend from 19 to 32.5 inches. WEIGHT: 3.5 pounds.
Fiskars Loop Handle Bypass Pruner
The Fiskars Loop Handle Bypass Pruners are pruners designed for use by individuals with arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or fine motor, grasping or upper extremity disabilities. These bypass pruners feature a comfortable Softgrip upper handle that allows for a firm grip and and helps prevent friction. The lower loop handle enables use of all fingers, protects knuckles when the gardener reaches into branches, and the ambidextrous locking mechanism is designed for left- or right-handed use. The
Fiskars Softouch Hand Tools
Fiskars Softouch Hand Tools are short handled garden tools designed for use by individuals with carpal tunnel syndrome or arthritis. This set includes a cultivator, trowel, and transplanter trowel. These one-piece cast aluminum tools have an oversized cushioned grip handle with a thumb rest indentation for proper positioning to keep the wrist in a neutral position. WARRANTY: Manufacturer lifetime warranty.
Full Arm Cuff.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Full arm cuff, with two straps below and one above the elbow, with two tool handle pockets to facilitate holding a long handled garden tool. Instructions for constructing a full arm cuff of canvas webbing, three 2-inch metal rectangular rings, loop and hook velcro, leather or vinyl scraps and cord or shoelace. Lists materials and suggestions places to buy them. Includes diagram and drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Sewing. AUTHOR: Beems, J TITLE: Adaptive Gard
Garden Seat And Valet
The Garden Seat and Valet is a grarden stool and short-handled garden tool set designed for use by individuals with balance, mobility, or lower extremity disabilities or arthritis, or seniors. This folding seat has a steel frame, a detachable storage tote, and five easy-to-handle garden tools. The storage tote has two zippered openings, one on the backside and one on the top for easy access from any angle. The exterior has five pockets to hold the included trowel, spade, weeder, hand held rake,
Gardening Combo
The Gardening Combo is a set of gardening tools specifically designed for individuals with upper extremity limb loss. The set includes a 6-inch, carbon steel hand hoe; a 4-inch, stainless steel hand cultivator; and a 6-inch, stainless steel hand spade.
Good Grips Garden Cultivator
The Good Grips Garden Cultivator is a short handled garden tool designed for use by individuals with arthritis and grasping disabilities. This ergonomically-designed, heat-tempered steel three-tined fork has prongs at right angles to the prongs to aerate surface soil. The cultivator has a large cushioned handle to reduce pressure on the hand. COLOR: Black handle with a silver fork.
Good Grips Garden Fork
The Good Grips Garden Fork is a short handled garden tool designed for use by individuals with arthritis and grasping disabilities. This ergonomically-designed, heat-tempered steel fork resembles a small pitchfork. The fork has a large cushioned handle to reduce pressure on the hand. COLOR: Black handle with a silver fork.
Good Grips Garden Weeder
The Good Grips Garden Weeder is a short handled garden tool designed for use by individuals with arthritis and grasping disabilities. This ergonomically-designed, heat-tempered steel two-tined fork has a large cushioned handle to reduce pressure on the hand. COLOR: Black handle with a silver fork.
Good Grips Transplanting Trowel
The Good Grips Transplanting Trowel is a short handled garden tool designed for use by individuals with arthritis and grasping disabilities. This ergonomically-designed, heat-tempered steel trowel has a longer, narrower blade than a standard trowel. The slightly curved trowel has a large cushioned handle to reduce pressure on the hand. COLOR: Black handle with a silver blade.
Good Grips Trowel
The Good Grips Trowel is a short handled garden tool designed for use by individuals with arthritis and grasping disabilities. This ergonomically-designed, heat-tempered steel trowel has a wide, slightly curved blad with an integral ruler to allow accurate measuring of planting depth. This trowel has a large cushioned handle to reduce pressure on the hand. COLOR: Black handle with a silver blade.
Handle For Hand Tools.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Shaped handle on tool makes it easier to grasp. An epoxy putty can be applied to the handle of a tool. It is molded into the shape of person's grasp. When the putty is dry and hard it can be cleaned with soap and water. Helping Handles is an epoxy putty available from The Felix Co., Helping Hands Div., 9 Rice's Lane, Westport, CT 06880. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Ocone, L, Thabault, G, editors. TITLE: Tools & Techniques for Easier Gardening
Hose Carrying Device.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adaptation for garden hose to make it easier to carry for wheelchair users. Tie a 4 foot dowel or broom handle for the end of a hose. The rigid hose is much easier to carry without getting wet. Includes drawing. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. AUTHOR: Ocone, L, Thabault, G, editors. TITLE: Tools & Techniques for Easier Gardening. REF: Monograph: Gardens For All, 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington, VT 05401: p 24. PAGES (including cover):1 1984.
Long Handled Garden Trowel
The Long Handled Garden Trowel is designed for gardeners using a wheelchair to garden more easily. Features wrought steel blades, sharpened edges, and point for easy cutting and planting. It has a fire burn wooden handle. Gives user a longer reach of 24 inches.
Long-Handled Fork
CUSTOM ADAPTATION
PURPOSE: To enable an individual with quadriplegia to do digging tasks in the garden. The fork has a long wooden handle and the tines were machined on a lathe to be curved slightly to reduce resistance and tapered to turn easily in the ground. A strip of gauze was wrapped around the handle to protect the user's hand. TITLE: Fred's Garden. JOURNAL: TAD Journal. REF: Vol 21 no 4, Summer 2001: p. 17. PAGES (including cover): 2 2001.
Master Craft 8-Inch Ratcheting Pruning Shears
The Master Craft 8-Inch Ratcheting Pruning Shears is a pruner designed for use by individuals with grasping disabilities, limited hand strength, or arthritis. This heavy-duty bypass pruner has ratchet action that requires less hand strength to cut through branches. Constructed of high strength aluminum body with finger guard, it has Teflon-coated precision hardened cutting blades. Theses shears have a cushion grip contoured handle for comfort and a built-in safety lock. DIMENSIONS: Cuts through
Multipurpose Garden Hand Trowel Reinvented
The Multipurpose Garden Hand Trowel Reinvented is a handigger garden hand tool designed for individuals with arthritis who have limited hand strength to aid them in gardening. It is designed to pull, not push. The user digs down and pull towards the body. It can be used to clean gutters, dig, seed, transplant, as well as spread, and level dirt. It may also be used in window boxes. This garden trowel is designed for ease of use with any hand size, with or without gloves, and is made of durable, n
OXO Good Grips Garden Scissors
The OXO Good Grips Garden Scissors are designed to be used by people with arthritis or hand pain for pruning flowers and stems, clipping twine, cutting open bags and other gardening tasks. The non-slip loop handles allow the user to apply the strength of the entire hand instead of just the fingers. The OXO Good Grips Garden Scissors provide increased control for cutting and are ideal for both indoor and outdoor tasks. The locking switch is easily accessible for both left and right-handed users.
Plant Stem Clamp
CUSTOM ADAPTATION
PURPOSE: To enable an individual with quadriplegia and use of one hand to cut plant stems. The user has a spring-operated clamp worn on a rubberized rope around his neck. The clamp is used to steady the weed or plant stem, which can then be cut. TITLE: Fred's Garden. JOURNAL: TAD Journal. REF: Vol 21 no 4, Summer 2001: p. 17. PAGES (including cover): 2 2001.
Powergear Hedge Shears
The PowerGear Hedge Shears are garden shears designed for use by individuals with arthritis, or weakness of the hand. These shears feature a patented gearing mechanism to multiply cutting force near the middle of the cut where resistance is greatest, making cutting easier than single-pivot hedge shears. Its precision-ground blades stay sharp, and a rust-resistant, low-friction coating makes cuts even easier when powering through tough branches. The aluminum handles are easy to grip, carry and ma
Powergear Large Pruner
The PowerGear Large Pruner is a pruner designed for use by individuals with arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or fine motor, grasping or upper extremity disabilities. This pruner is specifically designed to fit large to medium sized hands comfortably. It are made with patented gearing technology that multiplies force in the middle of the cut where resistance is greatest, making cutting three times easier than with traditional single-pivot tools. Features include bypass-style precision steel bla
Powergear Lopper
The PowerGear Lopper is a long-handled tree pruner designed for use by individuals with arthritis, grasping, fine motor or upper extremity disabilities or limited hand strength. This lopper features a patented gearing mechanism to multiply cutting force near the middle of the cut where resistance is greatest, making cutting easier than single-pivot loppers. A precision-ground bypass blade style stays sharp and resists rusting, and a low-friction coating makes cuts even easier. The lightweight, e
Powergear Pruner (Model 387361)
The PowerGear Pruner, model 387361, is a pruner designed for use by individuals with arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or fine motor, grasping or upper extremity disabilities. This pruner is made with patented gearing technology that multiplies force in the middle of the cut where resistance is greatest, making cutting three times easier than with traditional single-pivot tools. It has bypass-style precision steel blades that stay sharp and resist rust through a low-friction coating that allows
Powergear Super Pruner/lopper
The PowerGear Super Pruner/Lopper is a pruner designed for use by individuals with arthritis or weakness of the hand. Power gear cutting action provides extra leverage and power. This lopper requires two-handed use to reduce the need to open the hands wide. With lightweight Nyglass handles and fully hardened blade, the lopper can cut stems up to 1.25 inches in diameter. DIMENSIONS: 15 inches long with a 1.5 inch cutting jaw. WEIGHT: 13 ounces. COLOR: Black with orange markings. WARRANTY: Lifetim
Pruners, Ratchet Pruning Shears, Garden Tool, For Weak Hands, Gardening Gift For Any Occasion, Anvil Style
The Pruners, Ratchet Pruning Shears, Garden Tool, For Weak Hands, Gardening Gift For Any Occasion, Anvil Style are pruning designed for people with arthritis or who have mobility disabilities but enjoy gardening. They require a fraction of the effort required with conventional pruning shears. The ratchet system in these pruners can cut things as small as flower blossoms to 1 inch thick branches.
Radius A1 Super Pro Ergonomic Garden Set
The Radius A1 Super PRO Ergonomic Garden Set is a set of short-handled garden tools designed for use by seniors or individuals with arthritis or grasping or upper extremity disabilities. This set includes the PRO weeder, PRO transplanter, and PRO border fork. All implements feature a large patented "O" handle for four times the gripping surface, increased leverage and room for both hands; an extra-wide raised forward kick for reduced strain, better balance and ease-of-use; and a resin-encased st
Radius Garden 100 Ergonomic Aluminum Hand Trowel
The Radius Garden 100 Ergonomic Aluminum Hand Trowel is a gardening and lawn care tool designed for those individuals with arthritis who like to garden. It is ergonomically designed with a natural grip to reduce hand and wrist stress. The blade is both light and strong and cuts through soil easily. The ultra-light aluminum/magnesium blades have an exceptional strength to weight ratio. Features a Santoprene thermoplastic handle. This non-latex material provides a secure, comfortable grip whether
Radius Garden Tools
Radius Garden Tools are lightweight short handled garden tools designed for use by individuals with arthritis or other upper extremity disabilities. The Natural Radius Grip minimizes hand and wrist stress while maximizing power and comfort. These tools have an advanced ergonomic design that prevents painful wrist bending. They are constructed of ultra-light alloy with a Santoprene thermoplastic handle. This set includes a trowel, cultivator, transplanter, and weeder. DIMENSIONS(WxDxL): 3.25 x 3.
Reach Weeder
The Reach Weeder is a long-handled garden tool designed for use by individuals with mobility or upper extremity disabilities. This 3-in-1 garden weeder digs, grabs, and slices. The weeder's telescoping handle extends, adding extra leverage. This gardening tool also has an ultra-light aluminum handle wrapped in a soft foam grip. This tool is designed for maintenance of established gardens and flower beds. DIMENSIONS: The handle extends from 43 to 67.5 inches.
Robohandle
The RoboHandle® is a handle extender for use by adults with carpal tunnel syndrome or other repetitive motion injuries, disabilities of the wrist or hand, or limited range of motion. The RoboHandle® attaches to a broom or rake type handle to help absorb the torque which reduces the potential for operator injury to arm, wrist, or hand.
Smith & Hawken 3-Piece Sprouts Short Handled Tool Set
The Smith & Hawken 3-Piece Sprouts Short Handled Tool Set is a set of short-handled garden tools designed for use by children or individuals with arthritis or grasping disabilities. This set includes a hand rake, a trowel, and a hand shovel. The tools are intended for outdoor use and have wooden handles and painted metal heads. COLOR: Natural wood handles and green heads.
Snow Wolf Wheeled Snow Shovel
The Snow Wolf Wheeled Snow Shovel is a shovel designed to help users clear their walkways and driveways. Unlike traditional snow shovels, the Snow Wolf utilizes a large wheel to provide users with leverage and help reduce lower back strain and risk of back or heart injury. It features a durable frame that folds down for easy storage and transport.
Three-Piece Telescoping Tool Set
The 3-piece Telescoping Tool Set is a set of long-handled garden tools designed for use by individuals with mobility or upper extremity disabilities and people who use wheelchairs. This set includes a trowel, a shrub rake, and a cultivator. The tools have strong, lightweight steel handles that telescope to fit the need. The tools have soft, nonslip grips and tool heads of heat-treated steel with a powder-coated, rust-resistant finish. Metal end rings allow hanging storage. DIMENSIONS: The handle
Tool Holder.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Wrist holder for small hand tools. Standard wrist splints can be adapted to hold small hand held garden tools. The wrist splints are secured with velcro. Includes drawing of sample application. AUTHOR: Ocone, L, Thabault, G, editors. TITLE: Tools & Techniques for Easier Gardening. REF: Monograph: Gardens For All, 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington, VT 05401: p 35. PAGES (including cover):1 1984.
Tow Behind Tiller
The Tow Behind Tiller is a work tool designed for workers with back, arm, neck, hand, and strength disabilities, to help them till gardens or small fields without walking on rough ground, lifting the tiller to turn at corners or suffer from the vibrations of the handles on a walk-behind tiller. A Tow Behind Tiller has its own power supply so it can be hitched to an ATV or garden tractor to till gardens. Includes 6 tines, Briggs & Stratton engine, forward rotation tiller, and spring loaded hi
Trowel
The Trowel is an ergonomic garden hand tool designed for people who have difficulty holding standard gardening hand tools, or who experience increased wrist pain, to help prevent wrist strain and pain. This high quality, stainless steel trowel has a specially angled handle making it supremely comfortable to use. The trowel keeps the users hand and wrist at a natural angle and eliminates the strains and blister that can be caused by conventional style garden tools.
Uproot Weed And Root Remover
The UpRoot Weed and Root Remover is a long handled weeder designed for use by individuals with arthritis, and difficulty bending. This garden tool features a long lightweight aluminum shaft that allows the user to remove garden and lawn weeds without kneeling or bending. Four serrated, stainless steel claws grab weeds by the root for a clean removal and an easy-eject mechanism clears the head between uses. Other features include a foot platform that makes it easy to step down and maximize force
Water Wand Holder.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Handle to assist holding watering wand for garden hose. A telephone holder, with a U- shaped palmar handle, is wrapped around the shaft of the watering wand. Secures with velcro. Includes drawing. Telephone receiver holders are commercially available from many sources including distributors of ADL devices. AUTHOR: Ocone, L, Thabault, G, editors. TITLE: Tools & Techniques for Easier Gardening. REF: Monograph: Gardens For All, 180 Flynn Ave., Burling
Wide Sweep / Back-Saver Lawn Rake (Model 83-Bs) And Back-Saver / Lite Lawn Rake (Model 81-Bs)
The Wide Sweep/Back-Saver Lawn Rake, model 83-BS, is a rake with an angled handle designed to reduce pain and stress on the back associated with raking. The Back-Saver/Lite Lawn Rake, model 81-BS, is similar to the Wide Sweep, but it has a smaller head and is lighter. Both have bent, tubular aluminum handles and spring steel teeth. DIMENSIONS: The Wide Sweep Rake has a head width of 30 inches and a handle 60 inches long; the Back Save Lite Rake has a narrower head width of 20 inches with a handl