[Nfb-seniors] Adaptive techniques for wood working

[Annely Rose]

Hi David,
Thanks for the support.  That was my first thought since I am also vision impaired.  I'm a firm believer of blind people doing just about anything they want to do, they just have to figure out a way.  He has already worked out some methods for himself.  I'm not familiar with all of the tools, especially the cutting tools.  I should look at what he has and maybe 2 heads are better than one.  Take care.
Annely Rose
VRT
Independence for the blind of West Florida
1302 Dunmire St.
Pensacola, Florida 32504
Office: (850) 477-2663
Work cell: (850) 554-5162
Email: annely at ibwest.org

--- On Tue, 2/17/09, David Evans <drevans at bellsouth.net> wrote:

From: David Evans <drevans at bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: [Nfb-seniors] Adaptive techniques for wood working
To: "NFB Senior Division list" <nfb-seniors at nfbnet.org>, aernet at lists.aerbvi.org
Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2009, 1:46 PM

Dear Annely Rose,

I also graduated from Milton High School back in 1966 and with to PJC before
going off to finish college in California.
I use mostly the same tools that any other craftsman uses except for the
measuring.  Mostly I have to think about the cuts I need to make , how I can do
it safely and then I come up with a method.
Their is no reason why a blind man can not do it.
He will figure out his own ways of doing things given time and having lots of
scraps to practice on is a good thing.
Let me know how else I can help.

David Evans, NFBF
----- Original Message ----- From: "Annely Rose"
<annely53r at yahoo.com>
To: <aernet at lists.aerbvi.org>; <nfb-seniors at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 11:52 PM
Subject: [Nfb-seniors] Adaptive techniques for wood working


Hi Lists,
I am looking for some information. I have an 82-year-old man, who is totally
blind, who wants to continue building small tables and nightstands using various
tools and electric saws for cutting wood. I've checked out the tools in
Maxi-aids already. Is there a web site I can go to or someone I can talk with
about adaptations or techniques? Thanks in advance for any information you can
provide.
Annely Rose
VRT
Independence for the Blind of West Florida
1302 Dunmire St.
Pensacola, florida 32504
Office: (850) 477-2663
Cell: (850) 554-5162



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