[QUAD-L] EATING UTENSILS

2004-09-22 Thread wheelchair
I'm always glad to hear when someone truly benefits from some information given on the quad-list. I also use www.blvd.com & www.planetmobility.com as a reference tool when searching for products and services. W In a message dated 9/22/04 4:04:37 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Thanks to ever

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2004-09-21 Thread Tim Syfert
I use this same type of fork, but can't find it on the internet either. If someone knows of a website selling this type of utensil please let us know.   Tim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Theo,     I use a fork and a spoon that clamps to my hand and also sticks straight out from my palm.  The part tha

[QUAD-L] EATING UTENSILS

2004-09-21 Thread wheelchair
We have a product here in the USA called DIPIT. Its a rubber dipping solution that you can use on tools to improve the grip. The more that you dip, the larger the grip. Then you allow to dry 24 hours. You can dip almost anything. In your case, knifes, forks and spoons. Best Wishes W In a mess

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2004-09-21 Thread ~LittleQuad~
I just hold it in my hand. I have a good bit a grip to be able to go natural. However, my partner in crime uses a holder. i'll get the informationTheo Kyparissis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: What does everyone use to hold his or her forks/spoons? I use a Gripmate,which is a cylinder shaped plasti

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2004-09-21 Thread Jkrocks
Theo,     I use a fork and a spoon that clamps to my hand and also sticks straight out from my palm.  The part that clamps to my hand is made of a malleable metal and is covered with a coating of heavy-duty plastic.  Go to your nearest medical supply house and look through their books.  If

[QUAD-L] EATING UTENSILS

2004-09-21 Thread wheelchair
Have you tried Maddak again? I'm sure that they still carry the product. W In a message dated 9/21/04 8:09:23 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << What does everyone use to hold his or her forks/spoons? I use a Gripmate, which is a cylinder shaped plastic holder which holds the fork/spoon at a right

[QUAD-L] EATING UTENSILS

2004-09-21 Thread Theo Kyparissis
What does everyone use to hold his or her forks/spoons? I use a Gripmate, which is a cylinder shaped plastic holder which holds the fork/spoon at a right angle to my palm in other words the fork/spoon sticks directly out of my palm. Unfortunately I can't find this Gripmate any more I think I had bo