The name of the hinges is offset door hinges. You can get them at most hardware stores....even Home Depot, but you probably have to ask. They aren't all that expensive. If I remember right, they give you about 4" of extra clearance. they allow the door to swing even with the frame when it opens. Mary Alice On Jun 5, 2007, at 10:45 PM, susanne wrote:
> Ron Carson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > (snip) > .......Of course, I don't >> think a manual >> chair is going to fit into her current bedroom >> doorway. >> So much to >> consider!! > > Some ways to go for a narrower chair: > No pushrims is an option if it's only for indoor use. > No armrests, or backfitted armrests will fit a larger bottom > into a narrower chair. > > Some ways to go for a wider door: > A special kind of door hinges, that makes the door swing > totally out of the frame - don't remember the name. Last > resort: Pull down door AND door frame - put a sliding door > if you absolutely need one. > >> Back to the slide board. I do not think it is possible >> to >> slide board >> transfer onto a tub bench. Does anyone have a >> different >> opinion and >> suggestions? I think the hard plastic board will slide on >> the >> bench. It >> may be possible to place a piece of dycem under the >> board >> to reduce >> slipping. What do you think? > > Checked my gurus - here is how they do: > http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/showthread.php?t=6770&highlight=slide > +board+tub > http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/showthread.php?t=67285&highlight=slide > +board+tub > > So yes, some do use slide boards for this. I also read this: > "Do not use Dycem. I tried that and talk about slippery when > wet!" > > susanne > > > -- > Options? > www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com > > Archive? > www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com > > ********************************************************************** > **************** > Enroll in Boston University's post-professional Master of Science > for OTs Online. Gain the skills and credentials to propel your career. > www.otdegree.com/otn > ********************************************************************** > **************** -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com ************************************************************************************** Enroll in Boston University's post-professional Master of Science for OTs Online. Gain the skills and credentials to propel your career. www.otdegree.com/otn **************************************************************************************
