Ian Davis

[Ryan]

I just found this and had to share... Ian is missing four fingers on his left hand. You?d think that would slow him down in the shop, but no... Instead, he?s turned it into an opportunity of sorts.

See above and once you?re done, check out the rest...


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[Ipassgas]

That is awesome!
Not the missing fingers part, that *****. But the ingenuity and drive to "get it done". That- that's awesome!

 

[nadogail]

Inspiring, that man is dealing with what he has been given in life.

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

His desire to share this with others and offer his help too is the icing on the cake!

 

[NUTTSGT]

Is he the guy that lost his fingers to a large wood jointer?

 

[Stuart in MN]

Coincidentally enough, I was watching another maker's video a day or two ago and he mentioned this guy too. Pretty cool stuff.

 

[Miss the Pontiacs]

Necessity they say is the Mother of Invention. I doff my hat to Mr. Davis.

 

[Old Camper]

Beautiful innovation. He should contact a major manufacturer of prosthetic devices and perhaps get it patented. A few extra bucks can't hurt in these uncertain times.

Godspeed, Ian.

 

[theoldwizard1]

Milwaukee should offer him any tool he want for modification with the proviso he post the successes and failures. EVERY inventor has failures !

 

[rburke65]

Pretty creative

 

[The Cobbler]

when the going gets tough, the tough get going. Kudos to Mr Davis !

 

[Clirry]

Thats wicked cool! I, myself do not have a left hand and I love his idea of getting things done without stopping him from being a handyman.

Thanks for sharing!

 

[jtitus07]

I used to install security systems and did one for an Air Force vet in a wheel chair. He had a NICE wood shop and had modified every tool, stand, bench, etc to be at a good height for him in his chair. Its great to see people with a passion who overcome their disabilities and make the best of it.

 

[8382]

How can i do what i want to after an injury, accident or health issue?

By doing what Ian Davis did... Adapt and Overcome the challenge!

My fist it raised in the air for everybody who says;

No, "F" that, I'm going to do it this way...

(You rock Ian, WHOOT!)

 

[PelicanPines]

Resistance is FUTILE... You will be Assimilated.

 

[Bennylava]

Early transhumanism!