Eating Utensil
Purpose
FOP Community Member Jessica Scully created this eating utensil so that she could eat independently. It took multiple tries to get the basswood the same length and determine the depth of the slit. She says, “This tool is long enough for me to eat. Regular forks taped together with knives did not work.”
How to make
Items Need: 3/4 inch by 16inch BassWood Sticks Size, 64 Rubber bands, Fork or Spoon
- Cut slits about two inches into the top of the wood piece
- A fork or spoon easily slides into the slot
- Secure with rubber band
Basswood is a lightweight, soft hardwood known for its fine grain and ease of carving, making it ideal for woodworking, crafts, and model-making.Basswood can be purchased at craft stores, hardware stores, online retailers, or specialty woodworking suppliers.
This tool was created as part of the 2025 Ability Toolbox Homemade Tools Contest. More information about the contest can be found on the IFOPA Webpage. The IFOPA would like to thank The Radiant Hope Foundation for their generous financial support of this program.