DIY Tremor-Reducing Spoon

I made this DIY spoon to help reduce the effect of hand tremors while eating. The handle is made from PVC and contains a ball bearing mechanism that allows the spoon to move more freely.

The project uses simple and affordable materials such as PVC, a ball bearing, bolts, washers, bracket, and a metal spoon.

you can find the full video tutorial of how to make it on my youtube channel : Haroun-Forge

Materials

1. PVC tube
2. Inner diameter: 22 mm
3. Outer diameter: 27 mm
4. Length : 100 mm
5. Ball bearing
6. Diameter: 20 mm
7. M6 bolt
8. M3 bolt / Hex Nut
9. 2 × M6 washers
10. 2 × M6 hex nuts
11. L-shaped metal bracket
12. Metal spoon

Tools

1. Hand saw
2. Hammer
3. Drill
4. 3 mm drill bit
5. Measuring tools
6. Pliers or wrenches
7. Screw Driver

I started with a PVC tube with an inner diameter of 22 mm and an outer diameter of 27 mm.

Using a hand saw, I cut a 100 mm long section of the PVC tube to make the handle.

The 22 mm inner diameter provides enough space for the 20 mm ball bearing and the internal mechanism.

Before inserting the bearing into the PVC tube, I assembled the internal mechanism.

I passed an M6 bolt through the center of the ball bearing and placed two washers around the bearing.

I then used two M6 hex nuts on the left side to secure the assembly.

On the right side of the bearing, I added another washer and an L-shaped metal bracket.

The bracket has two functions: it helps hold the bearing in position, and its lower section is used to attach the spoon.

Once the internal assembly was ready, I inserted it into the PVC tube.

Because the bearing is slightly Bigger than the inside of the tube, I carefully positioned the assembly inside the handle.

I used a hammer with gentle tapping to push the bearing assembly into the PVC tube until it was properly seated.

I made sure not to hit the bearing directly with excessive force.

Next, I modified a standard metal spoon.

I measured approximately 50 mm and cutted the spoon to shorten it.

After cutting, I drilled a 3 mm diameter hole through the remaining spoon section using a drilling machine.

This hole is used to connect the spoon to the L-shaped bracket.

I positioned the shortened spoon against the lower part of the L-shaped bracket.

I aligned the 3 mm hole in the spoon with the corresponding hole in the bracket.

Then I inserted a 3 mm bolt through both parts and secured it with a 3 mm hex nut.

This creates the connection between the spoon and the internal bearing mechanism.

Finally, I tested the movement of the spoon by holding the PVC handle and moving my hand in different directions.

The ball bearing allows the spoon assembly to move relative to the handle, which is intended to reduce the effect of hand movement on the spoon.

The exact performance depends on the design, bearing friction, weight distribution, and how the user holds the spoon.

watch the spoon how it works : Youtube Shorts