Wheelchair DIY Solid Foot Swing

Laser cutting templates for making foot swing platforms based on Erik Kondo's The DIY Foot Swing Platform design from opensourcewheelchairs.org.

I used 0.125" thick 6061 aluminum because it was available.

Disclaimer: I am not an engineer, please use at your own risk!!

No commercial use.

Sheet metal (example)

1" adjustable webbing strap with buckle (approximately 60", example)

Laser cutter / CNC for metal OR online cutting service such as sendcutsend.com

Choose a size based on [the minimum distance between your front casters] and [the width of your shoes next to each other].

1. 8.5" x 5" / 21.59 cm x 12.7 cm
2. 9" x 5" / 22.86 cm x 12.7 cm
3. 9.5" x 5" / 24.13 cm x 12.7 cm
4. 10" x 5" / 25.4 cm x 12.7 cm

(i've only made the 9"x5" size.)

I've simplified the files since making the platform in the picture, which has extra round holes that could easily be drilled later on.

Make sure to de-burr and sand all the edges.

The files are in millimeters.

The files are in millimeters.

The files are in millimeters.

The files are in millimeters.

The files are in millimeters.

Please see The DIY Foot Swing Platform tutorial by Erik Kondo.

Please make sure that the webbing is under the foot swing platform and supporting it.