David,
And our other friends. This is a excellent thread about turning with a disability. Also how friends here come to our help with suggestions & in my case where I had no idea how to overcome it Ed made me something that works perfectly for my problem.
David that's not my only problem my tremors have moved into my head so now that also shakes too. I also just came down with the accompanying Neuro problem Distonia.
David I also have Diabetic Neuropathy in both hands & feet. so Especially working outside in the frigid cold is especially painful, hopefully I can retire in 6 to 8 years that will give me 33 or 34 years in. if my body can take it that long.
What I love most about being in this family (WR) you get more help than you ever ask for & knowing your limitations it doesn't hurt to ASK FOR HELP!!. Since I never did any type of wood working until I got my lathe I didn't have a lifetime of figuring out work arounds a friend took the initiative & designed & built something that I could use & works perfectly. Ed can even market this tool & even put it in the TPT section. in case some other has a similar problem.
I did talk to someone else on here that has the same Neuro problem. & I gave him some suggestions on how to turn safer & more comfortable. He taped a 5 LB metal object on his wrists. I told & gave him links to a place that the VA Hosp gave me velcro wrist weights. so i USE 5 lb wrist weights on both hands to slow down the tremors in my hands.
Most of all I want to say if you have a question or problem just ASK about it. there are so many different people here with so many different skills & experiences & I have no doubt someone here can & will offer help to make turning more comfortable & safe & a lot more enjoyable. DO NOT let pride get in the way of asking for a little help we all need some help every now & then.
David I love your work arounds very imaginative I never would have thought of that stool I love it.
Ron you are correct boss man this deserves to be a sticky for others with some type of disability that they can find this thread & get some ideas.