Pinkie Handle for latch-only deadbolt door

The door in my new home has a latch and a silly wire threaded through the mesh so you can pull it closed as you turn the deadbolt.

Pulling the door shut was a two-handed process and usually my other hand was either carrying a deadly melee weapon or groceries. Neither belong on the ground whilst I manage closing this outer door, so I made this handle which reduces closing the door to a single handed process.

Simply pull with a spare finger (like your pinkie or whatever) while the thumb activates the deadbolt latch. Done!

So, make sure you share a pic if you happen to print one out (it makes my day each time someone prints something I designed) and be sure to peruse my other submissions which are almost as varied as they are many:

http://www.thingiverse.com/3E8/designs

Enjoy!

Category: Outdoor & Garden