Hi I’m new here.
I was wanting an over-bed desk for my computer and after looking up pipe fittings I found it would be really easy to make, but I am unable to walk so I can’t really build anything.
My question is, ‘What can I do to get help with build ideas since I am unable to move around or do intricate things myself?’
I don’t need a charity to build a ramp for me. I need my retractable server desk with integrated cctv, environmental(?)sensors, 4-wheel drive, and solar array to convert into a bed; someday be street legal.
I don’t have any friends to get help from.
We’ve got a few differently abled folks who are DMS members, and I’d like to think that you’d be able to get help with a project by making friends up there.
If you have some skills or cash to offer in trade that may help as well. When I first started at DMS I spent ~6 hours or so helping someone weld up a gift and instead of cash for my time I asked what they could teach me. He ended up showing me and a friend how to use the wood lathe for a few hours and not laughing at my first pen.
Do you CAD? Seems like we are always looking for CAD people to either teach Fusion 360, or help CAD a part for machining.
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Love the trading skills - done that several times. Great Maker spirit of things - knowledge is a great currency. I’ve yet to meet someone that didn’t have a skill I didn’t and might need someday.
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No I don’t have any CAD skills. I like learning, but I don’t have a reliable way to get up and out of the house.
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Nice timing. I was working on cutting parts for a laptop tray for a wheelchair today. I might be able to do a little to help you, like perhaps the CAD work.
Shoot me pics of what you found at [email protected] or text me 214.799.0299.
Cheers, john 
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I’ll find a way to illustrate it and get back to you.
I found an over bed desk that was large and cheap. Thanks for the help though and I will keep this forum in mind. Although I expected people to be a lot more enthusiastic about helping, I suppose just because people build they aren’t necessarily saints. 
I will continue to go at it alone…
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Your criticism will serve as a tremendous incentive for people to help you in the future.
I understand many people have other things they want to do.
I kinda expected many people to offer more help than I was prepared for…
As a person who can’t get up to physically ‘do’ anything it’s anti-amazing to see people who just won’t do easy things that can make everything better.
I just think, as an example, buying a warehouse that allows residential and working together to innovate in multiple aspects of life is ‘normal.’ And a place where non-violent, vegan, asexuals can start and/or continue to build a new piece of life in this drowsy world is a simple goal.
I’m not saying join my intentional commune; I don’t have one. I’m saying c’mon!, It’s free to help and cheap to build whatever you want! What is stopping people from being free?
" I don’t go too* far. I am driven to go further. Even immortality grants a single life, and those people in heaven need to build permanent bridges. #notcrazy "
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As a violent, meat-eating pervert who wants to kill things in this hyperalert world, I’ll disagree.
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probably better to have an obviously stark divide, only if necessary…
This is by far, the most confusing thread I have ever read. I’m still not certain what a “wheelchair car PC gaming plane” is.
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what it is depends upon the most fundamental part
I am glad you found a solution. Let me know if you change your mind about wanting my help. Cheers.
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