On Fri, 28 Oct 2005 12:35:51 GMT, "Colbyt"
wrote:


"maxinemovies" email on wrote in message
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I'm in a wheelchair, so if I want the blinds opened or closed, I
always have to call on my husband to come and do it for me. If I could
reach the wand, I'd twist the darn thing myself, but my arms don't
lift above my elbows.

I've looked at a number of websites that sell blinds and accessories,
plus made a few calls locally with no luck. I guess we could tape a
dowel to the thing so it hangs down long enough for me, but this is a
brand new house, looking really nice, and I'd love to have nice things
in it before I start Rube Goldberging stuff.

Any ideas where I can find this item?

Many thanks.

Maxi


What you need can be purchased. Wands up to 6' long are made. Special ones
can be connected together for longer runs.

If these are custom blinds simply contact the dealer from which they were
purchased. That will be the best price place.

You need to figure out the brand of blind or at least the method of
attachment as all of them are not the same. Look closely where the wand
attaches to the tilt control to try and identify the connector. Most tilt
controls have a round hole in tilter, wand attaches to it using:
1. wire loop with a plastic cap over it.
2. modified S hook (one leg straight) with a plastic cap over it.
3. a metal hook that resembles a ? when removed. no plastic cap

Some of these are interchangeable and some are not. Once I know what you
have, I will try to help you find the parts in your locality or online.

Colbyt


Thanks for everyone's suggestions. Unfortunately, we haven't moved
into the house yet (it's not quite finished, another month or two and
we can move in) so I don't know what brand of blinds are in there.
(It's a manufactured home. Maybe I can find out from the factory.)

If I can learn the brand, I'll post it here.

Great group of people here. Always very helpful. Many thanks.

Maxi

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