One-Handed Woodcrafting was written for individuals with upper limb differences, amputations, or injuries who want to continue woodworking, as well as for professionals in rehabilitation, occupational therapy, and adaptive living.
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The book includes: • Illustrated, practical techniques for woodworking with one hand • Guidance on adapting tools and shop practices • Safety considerations for adaptive workspaces • Listings of adaptive devices and resources |
Preview several sample pages directly on the Amazon book page to see the layout and instructional approach.
Title: One-Handed Woodcrafting
Author: Joel McPherson
Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRN6F5LQ
ISBN-13: 979-8306709727 | ASIN: B0FRN6F5LQ
Born with Sturge-Weber Syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that has gradually limited the use of one side of his body, the author has faced the daily frustration of turning simple actions into steep challenges. And yet, from those challenges grew an unshakable belief: creativity, determination, and the joy of making can overcome even the hardest limitations.
This book opens the workshop door to a world of woodworking reimagined. Inside are practical techniques, adaptive strategies, and innovative solutions designed for those who work with only one hand or arm, as well as anyone seeking proof that obstacles can fuel innovation and spark new possibilities. Alongside step-by-step guidance are reflections that reveal how perseverance, patience, and craft intertwine, turning limitation into possibility and frustration into progress.
More than a manual, this is an invitation to discover how resilience shapes artistry, how resourcefulness unlocks joy, and how even with one side of the body weakened, extraordinary things can be built with strength, vision, passion, and one determined hand.