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JBauer 10-14-2024 08:46 PM

Door pull straps
 
I'm sure a lot of people will find these dorky but I really like them. Makes grabbing the door handle really easy to grab. Plus they had orange.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1728967487.jpg

DWBOX2000 10-15-2024 04:04 AM

Where did you get those? Love it.

Rob175 10-15-2024 07:19 AM

Sorry.....VERY "dorky".....

JBauer 10-15-2024 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DWBOX2000 (Post 663618)
Where did you get those? Love it.


I just bought them because of the orange but they actually make grabbing the handle easier.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/115806134938?itmmeta=01JA8EZKDDV1CB19BMHPBJN2ND&ha sh=item1af695629a:g:~4AAAOSwNNBkY6Gd

elgyqc 10-17-2024 06:26 PM

I used to be able to open the door with one finger in the handle, my arthritis is now bad enough that one fingering is uncomfortably painful, two fingers is a bit better. With this strap I could grab it with my hand which would be better. When I have time I will see if I can make something with some nylon strapping and an hour or two of work. Will post if I succeed. Should be possible for a bit less than $150... like probably materials on hand and $0.

Starter986 10-18-2024 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elgyqc (Post 663698)
I used to be able to open the door with one finger in the handle, my arthritis is now bad enough that one fingering is uncomfortably painful, two fingers is a bit better. With this strap I could grab it with my hand which would be better. When I have time I will see if I can make something with some nylon strapping and an hour or two of work. Will post if I succeed. Should be possible for a bit less than $150... like probably materials on hand and $0.

Sounds good. I'd pay far less than $157. I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with. :cheers:

elgyqc 10-18-2024 11:32 AM

It ain't orange and it ain't purty... but it works.
Loop of webbing.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1729279850.jpg

Loop looped around the door handle.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1729279807.jpg

Much easier to pull, thanks for the idea JBauer.

Starter986 10-19-2024 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elgyqc (Post 663723)
It ain't orange and it ain't purty... but it works.
Loop of webbing.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1729279850.jpg

Loop looped around the door handle.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1729279807.jpg

Much easier to pull, thanks for the idea JBauer.

Not terrible... but JBs smooth looking ride commands the $150+ alternative.

EL... back to the drawing board. :cheers:

elgyqc 10-19-2024 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Starter986 (Post 663730)
Not terrible... but JBs smooth looking ride commands the $150+ alternative.

Agreed, but note that the webbing I used was from and old strap that was lying around in my garage. A new strap in the colour of your choice would look better.

piper6909 10-19-2024 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elgyqc (Post 663732)
Agreed, but note that the webbing I used was from and old strap that was lying around in my garage. A new strap in the colour of your choice would look better.

Double bonus of repurposing something that would probably end up in some landfill and keeping $170 in your pocket. win-win! :cheers:

JBauer 10-19-2024 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by piper6909 (Post 663733)
Double bonus of repurposing something that would probably end up in some landfill and keeping $170 in your pocket. win-win! :cheers:

Good job! I'm spoiled now, no going back. I'm suggesting he rename the part to
Old Fart Door Handle Assist Straps. ��

BRAN 10-20-2024 09:40 AM

Yeah, looking good.
Not sure though, if I would be pulling the handle out of habbit, still.

JBauer 10-20-2024 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRAN (Post 663745)
Yeah, looking good.
Not sure though, if I would be pulling the handle out of habbit, still.

Ya I did for awhile but even though its not that big of a change, I like them much better


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