One Handed Nail Clipper

The challenge

Standard nail clippers usually require two hands. This project allows people with limited hand function to cut their nails more safely and independently, reducing the need for assistance with a basic personal-care task.

Who it helps

This project was developed for a person with paralysis in their left hand who wanted to independently trim the fingernails on their right, functional hand.

How it works

The holder keeps the nail clipper stable, so it can be used with one hand. Its minimal, lightweight design is easy to carry and move, making nail care safer, simpler, and more independent for people with limited hand function.

A 3D-printed holder that secures a standard nail clipper of any size and allows it to be operated with one hand. It is designed for people with a missing hand, weak grip, limited mobility, or other hand-related challenges.

Tools needed

FDM Printer

Project details

• Stage: Working Model
• Built by the Beit Halochem Tel Aviv community, Tel aviv, Israel
• Team: Beit Halochem
• Category: Daily Living
• 6 downloads

The build files for One Handed Nail Clipper are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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