date:20100323

If there are any readers in Britain besides Darren who would like me to bring 
them a talking multimeter in July please contact me by Friday, March 26 2010. I 
intend to order what ever number are needed on Saturday.

The cost to me with shipping will be $34.98 Canadian plus PST and GST or an 
additional 13% which I make $39.53. At present exchange rates that should be 
about 24 pounds and 70 P.

I will send them Items for the Blind once I arrive in England the last week in 
July. I have to order now because the sale ends March 31 after which they go up 
by 10 dollars plus tax of course.

Write directly to 

dleav...@puc.net

And now back to your regularly scheduled programming.

Dale leavens.

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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

2010-03-23 Thread Kevin Doucet

Don't forget supplying the spam! I hear it is the 
meet of choice in your neck of the woods!


At 07:20 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>YEAH! BABY! Partay in paradise. It's been 25 years since I visited
>Hawaii so it's about time to go again. Don't worry Betsy, we'll supply
>the beer, you just need to give us a place to crash. We'll have that
>garbage disposal in, in like two or three weeks. Yeah, I doubt it will
>take us more than a month.
>
>--
>Blue skies.
>Dan Rossi
>Carnegie Mellon University.
>E-Mail:d...@andrew.cmu.edu
>Tel:(412) 268-9081
>


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

2010-03-23 Thread Kevin Doucet

Ok,

Well, my suggestion was to pushed the reset button so I don't know.

Sorry!

At 06:55 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>That's correct. I have really looked. I was able
>to turn it with a wrench in the bottom, but it is
>extremely stiff. And yes, I pushed the reset button. It just hums.
>Betsy
>At 12:53 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote:
> >
> >
> >Betsy,
> >
> >I am late to this thread, so forgive if I revisit issues.
> >
> >Do I understand you find nothing in the disposal blocking it?
> >
> >At 07:37 PM 3/22/2010, you wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >Aloha all,
> > >I did get hold of a wrench to turn the disposal
> > >from the bottom and it does turn but it almost
> > >takes 3 men and a baby to move it. It didn't get
> > >any easier after turning it several times.
> > >
> > >RJ, where would I put the socket to turn it from the top?
> > >Betsy
> > >At 12:48 PM 3/22/2010, you wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >Get a socket wrench and turn it from the top.
> > > >
> > > >- Original Message -
> > > >From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
> > > >To:
> > 
> blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
> > > >Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 23:33
> > > >Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
> > > >
> > > >There doesn't seem to be anything caught in
> > > >anything. The hatchet-head looking things turn
> > > >freely. I'll get a wrench tomorrow to see if
> > I can turn it from the bottom.
> > > >Betsy
> > > >At 06:24 AM 3/21/2010, you wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >Hi,
> > > > >
> > > > >Those blades are to turn without resistant. They
> > > > >direct the food into the cutters. I would bet
> > > > >you will have to loosen the material that is
> > > > >caught in the cutters. U can use a wrench that
> > > > >came with the unit or use a socket that fits the
> > > > >nut inside the unit. by placing it in the
> > > > >insides of the unit. I believe the nut should be turned clockwise.
> > > > >RJ
> > > > >
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

2010-03-23 Thread RJ

It is easier to use the socket and turn it clockwise to cut what is stuck. Done 
this several times in the past.
RJ
  - Original Message - 
  From: Ron Yearns 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 21:47
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal



  Well the turning it backwards might work. Otherwise a socket with a long 
extension to remove the nut on the cutters and someone to hold the hex wrench 
in the bottom should allow the cutters to come up. You may not be able to 
remove them as a lot of disposals taper in and the upper housing would have to 
be removed, which of course requires removing the disposal from under the sink.
  Ron
  - Original Message - 
  From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 7:00 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

  Aloha Ron,
  I thought exactly what you're saying. Yesterday 
  we got a flashlight and a mirror trying to see 
  what might be in there. I'm not afraid of putting 
  my hand in there and I even ran my finger nail 
  around the very edge to see if I could find something. No joy.

  I think the poor thing may be 30 years old. It's 
  a Kenmore and I thought about calling someone, 
  but that will cost me more than a new one.
  Please feel free to send more suggestions.
  Betsy
  At 01:27 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote:
  >
  >
  >Most likely you have a chunk of dish cloth or 
  >sponge lodged in the cutters. It could be stuck 
  >bearings, but doubtful. Feel down inside the 
  >disposal around the edge and see, no pun 
  >intended, if you can find something of the cloth 
  >or may be some plastic like off of some 
  >packaging . Feel real good it may be hard to 
  >find. As long as the switch is off this is safe. 
  >If it is the plug in style unplug also if that will make you feel safer.
  >You likely will need some pliers to pull out 
  >what you can to free up the disposal.
  >Ron
  >- Original Message -
  >From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
  >To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  >Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 7:37 PM
  >Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
  >
  >Aloha all,
  >I did get hold of a wrench to turn the disposal
  >from the bottom and it does turn but it almost
  >takes 3 men and a baby to move it. It didn't get
  >any easier after turning it several times.
  >
  >RJ, where would I put the socket to turn it from the top?
  >Betsy
  >At 12:48 PM 3/22/2010, you wrote:
  > >
  > >
  > >Get a socket wrench and turn it from the top.
  > >
  > >- Original Message -
  > >From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
  > >To: 
  > 
blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  > >Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 23:33
  > >Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
  > >
  > >There doesn't seem to be anything caught in
  > >anything. The hatchet-head looking things turn
  > >freely. I'll get a wrench tomorrow to see if I can turn it from the bottom.
  > >Betsy
  > >At 06:24 AM 3/21/2010, you wrote:
  > > >
  > > >
  > > >Hi,
  > > >
  > > >Those blades are to turn without resistant. They
  > > >direct the food into the cutters. I would bet
  > > >you will have to loosen the material that is
  > > >caught in the cutters. U can use a wrench that
  > > >came with the unit or use a socket that fits the
  > > >nut inside the unit. by placing it in the
  > > >insides of the unit. I believe the nut should be turned clockwise.
  > > >RJ
  > > >
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] digital recorders

2010-03-23 Thread Victor Gouveia

Hi Lenny,

Dan misspoke when he cited the new Olympus recorders as being the DM-4 and 
the DM-5, the recorders are actually called the DM-2 and the DM-4, for the 4 
gig and 8 gig models respectively.

This particular recorder has several advantages from it's predecessors, 
namely the DS line of recorders and the DM-420 and 520.

Dan mentioned a couple of them, those being the Text to speech capabilities 
and the DAISY capabilities, but some other great things about the new DM-2 
and 4 are as follows:

Media card slot for Micro-SD cards, up to 16 gigabytes, Recorders in PCM, 
also know as Wave format, MP3 format, and WMA format, as opposed to the 420, 
which only does MP3 and WMA recording, and the DS line of recorders which 
only record in WMA format.

Over 20 hours of battery usage with the lithium ion battery, as opposed to 
it's predecessors, which used on Nickel Metal Hydride batteries.

There is also the recorder's ability to edit files right on the recorder, 
*Wave format only*, and a file move option to allow you to manage the files 
within the folder structure of the recorder, up to 200 folders for each of 
the pre-loaded folders, A through E.

Of course, there are other features that the new DM-4 and DM-2 have, some 
useful to the average blind person, and some not so useful, although the 
large display and large screen fonts allow for medium to high partials to 
use the recorder without the voice guidance/text to speech.

Having said that, and, in case you are wondering, yes, I do sell them.

The anticipated retail price for the DM4 is between 315 and 350 dollars, 
Canadian, dealers may sell for less, and between 250 and 295 for the DM-2 
Canadian, again, dealers may sell for less.

The anticipated release of the recorders is in June, although I am hoping to 
get an advanced demo for the CNIB Technology Conference this year, to 
demonstrate, which I'm hoping to record and post to everyone.

In any case, I've placed some links to the DM-4 and DM--2 below, so have a 
look at the features and specifications, and decide for yourself.

I should also note that the DM-520 and DM-420 are not as capable as the new 
4 and 2, however, they are, in their own ways, very exceptional recorders, 
as I own each of the models, from the DS 61 to the DM-520, and now the DM4.

It's just that if you're looking for accessibility, more than the previous 
recorders have offered, than the wait is well worth it, and the price is the 
same, possibly a few dollars less if you decide to go with the 520 and 420 
models, but again, you're trading off the accessibility you would get with 
the DM4 and 2.

So, you can read more at the below links:

Olympus DM-4 Model Page:

http://www.olympuscanada.com/cpg_section/product.asp?product=1508


Olympus DM-2 Model Page:

http://www.olympuscanada.com/cpg_section/product.asp?product=1507


Hope this helps, and if you have any further questions, feel free to contact 
me on or off-list at:

victor.gouv...@rogers.com

Take care.

Victor 





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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

2010-03-23 Thread Ron Yearns

Well the turning it backwards might work.  Otherwise a socket with a long 
extension to remove the nut on the cutters and someone to hold the hex wrench 
in the bottom should allow the cutters to come up.  You may not be able to 
remove them as a lot of disposals taper in and the upper housing would have to 
be removed, which of course requires removing the disposal from under the sink.
Ron
  - Original Message - 
  From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 7:00 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal



  Aloha Ron,
  I thought exactly what you're saying. Yesterday 
  we got a flashlight and a mirror trying to see 
  what might be in there. I'm not afraid of putting 
  my hand in there and I even ran my finger nail 
  around the very edge to see if I could find something. No joy.

  I think the poor thing may be 30 years old. It's 
  a Kenmore and I thought about calling someone, 
  but that will cost me more than a new one.
  Please feel free to send more suggestions.
  Betsy
  At 01:27 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote:
  >
  >
  >Most likely you have a chunk of dish cloth or 
  >sponge lodged in the cutters. It could be stuck 
  >bearings, but doubtful. Feel down inside the 
  >disposal around the edge and see, no pun 
  >intended, if you can find something of the cloth 
  >or may be some plastic like off of some 
  >packaging . Feel real good it may be hard to 
  >find. As long as the switch is off this is safe. 
  >If it is the plug in style unplug also if that will make you feel safer.
  >You likely will need some pliers to pull out 
  >what you can to free up the disposal.
  >Ron
  >- Original Message -
  >From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
  >To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  >Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 7:37 PM
  >Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
  >
  >Aloha all,
  >I did get hold of a wrench to turn the disposal
  >from the bottom and it does turn but it almost
  >takes 3 men and a baby to move it. It didn't get
  >any easier after turning it several times.
  >
  >RJ, where would I put the socket to turn it from the top?
  >Betsy
  >At 12:48 PM 3/22/2010, you wrote:
  > >
  > >
  > >Get a socket wrench and turn it from the top.
  > >
  > >- Original Message -
  > >From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
  > >To: 
  > 
blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  > >Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 23:33
  > >Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
  > >
  > >There doesn't seem to be anything caught in
  > >anything. The hatchet-head looking things turn
  > >freely. I'll get a wrench tomorrow to see if I can turn it from the bottom.
  > >Betsy
  > >At 06:24 AM 3/21/2010, you wrote:
  > > >
  > > >
  > > >Hi,
  > > >
  > > >Those blades are to turn without resistant. They
  > > >direct the food into the cutters. I would bet
  > > >you will have to loosen the material that is
  > > >caught in the cutters. U can use a wrench that
  > > >came with the unit or use a socket that fits the
  > > >nut inside the unit. by placing it in the
  > > >insides of the unit. I believe the nut should be turned clockwise.
  > > >RJ
  > > >
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Painting indoor walls.

Well, again, you aren't likely to get all of the paint off. The usual thing to 
do where you have pealing paint is to scrape off the loose and maybe scrub it 
down with a wire brush, again maybe a little sanding gently but not directly on 
drywall as this will damage the paper surface then after washing down paint 
over.

Getting all of the paint off of most surfaces isn't usually practical. If you 
don't prepare the surface well though your new paint will begin pealing off too.

If there are four coats since 1986 and pealing someone hasn't done a good 
preparation at some point.


  - Original Message - 
  From: Miranda Borka 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 7:19 PM
  Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Painting indoor walls.



  Hi,
  We can guarantee there is no lead paint. This paint was put on in 2006, and 
we had the home inspected before making an offer. We have to strip the paint, 
as it is pealing.
  We are in the process of becoming lisenced as foster parents, and the agency 
has asked us to fix the pealing paint and repaint.
  Sorry for any misunderstanding.

  In Christ, Miranda

  -Original Message-
  From: Dale Leavens 
  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 6:15 PM
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Painting indoor walls.

  There usually isn't any good reason to remove paint and if it is very old you 
probably don't want to remove it for fear you liberate old lead paint. 
Generally it is sufficient to wash the paint thoroughly so the new sticks well 
although you may also wish to give a gentle scrub with something like 80 grit 
sand paper to take off any nibs or other high points bearing in mind the caveat 
of the possibility of lead paint.

  If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie
  - Original Message - 
  From: Andy Borka 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 4:32 PM
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Painting indoor walls.

  We have to repaint part of our office upstairs. Part of it is cement and the 
other part is wood. It looks like at least 4 or 5 thick layers of paint are 
already there. How would you take all of the paint off and repaint? We are 
total.

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

2010-03-23 Thread Brice Mijares

After reading your last message, 30 years, yes, I'd say a new one is in 
order.  Matter a fact, you'll be lucky to find a company that will 
guarantee one more than 10 years.  I just bought one here this past December 
at Lows, it cost me just over a hundred dollars, half horse, and only 5 year 
warranty.  There was a brand at Orchard Supply that I bought at our last 
home that I bought, it was called the Bone Crusher.  3 quarter horse, 10 
year warranty, and at the time it was around $80.  That was back in 2000. 
Good luck.
- Original Message - 
From: "Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press" 
To: 
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 5:01 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal


Unfortunately yes.
Betsy
At 01:58 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Did you try turning it counter clock wise? Providing the motor turns clock
>wise, turning that direction would draw whatever is stuck in there deeper.
>Going counter clock wise would back it out, or at least free up the jammmed
>section .
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[BlindHandyMan] Re: update on sealing tile

2010-03-23 Thread lvmumford

Hi Tom,

Our tile is in shades of light and medium tones of brown and the epoxy grout 
will match the light brown color. We're putting the tiles in our kitchen, 
sunroom, and utility room but I asked the Laticrete guy if it could be used in 
the bathroom and he said absolutely. BTW, both the Laticrete guy and my 
contractor said the best stuff for cleaning tiles was a bucket of water with a 
cup of vinegar and a tablespoon or so of an all-purpose cleaner (like Simple 
Green) added to it. They recommended it for mopping tile floors as well as 
using on bathroom tiles and said the fancy cleaning supplies sold in stores 
were a ripoff and often too harsh on the tile and grout. They especially said 
not to use anything regularly with bleach in it on bathroom tiles or the grout 
would loosen and eventually start to fall out.

The heating mats are in place in the kitchen and sunroom and they begin to set 
the floor tiles tomorrow!
Linda

--- In blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com, "Tom Hodges"  wrote:
>
> My local tile supplier in Cincinnati tried to sell me the epoxy grout and I
> told him I never heard of it and didn't want to try something I've never
> heard of.  He also said it wasn't available in pure white.  He said the
> white is an off white that has kind of a yellowish appearance.  That also
> clinched it, since I was using a white tile and didn't want the grout to
> look like it was stained or dirty.  At least he was honest with me.  So, if
> you are looking at using white, you might want to inquire further.
> 
>  
> 
> From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
> On Behalf Of lvmumford
> Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 11:00 AM
> To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [BlindHandyMan] re: update on sealing tile
> 
>  
> 
>   
> 
> Here's an update to the message I posted about a week ago on whether or not
> to seal the new tile to be installed in our home. We are also having
> Laticrete electric radiant heat mats installed underneath the tiles. The
> Laticrete technician who was at our house on Thursday with our contractor to
> look over the job suggested that we use epoxy grout. He said it would
> eliminate the need for sealing and that it is used for commercial projects
> because it's very stain resistant, and doesn't need sealing or resealing. He
> said in the past epoxy grout was difficult to apply and was very expensive
> but that the epoxy grout on the market nowadays (the Laticrete one anyway)
> is much easier to use and is cost effective. 
> 
> Linda
> 
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> 
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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Painting indoor walls.

Aloha Miranda,
Have you considered an alternative to paint such 
as paneling or wallpaper? Just a thought,
Betsy

At 01:19 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Hi,
>We can guarantee there is no lead paint. This 
>paint was put on in 2006, and we had the home 
>inspected before making an offer. We have to strip the paint, as it is pealing.
>We are in the process of becoming lisenced as 
>foster parents, and the agency has asked us to 
>fix the pealing paint and repaint.
>Sorry for any misunderstanding.
>
>In Christ, Miranda
>
>-Original Message-
>From: Dale Leavens <dleav...@puc.net>
>Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 6:15 PM
>To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Painting indoor walls.
>
>There usually isn't any good reason to remove 
>paint and if it is very old you probably don't 
>want to remove it for fear you liberate old lead 
>paint. Generally it is sufficient to wash the 
>paint thoroughly so the new sticks well although 
>you may also wish to give a gentle scrub with 
>something like 80 grit sand paper to take off 
>any nibs or other high points bearing in mind 
>the caveat of the possibility of lead paint.
>
>If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie
>- Original Message -
>From: Andy Borka
>To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
>Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 4:32 PM
>Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Painting indoor walls.
>
>We have to repaint part of our office upstairs. 
>Part of it is cement and the other part is wood. 
>It looks like at least 4 or 5 thick layers of 
>paint are already there. How would you take all 
>of the paint off and repaint? We are total.
>
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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Painting indoor walls.

2010-03-23 Thread Miranda Borka

Hi,
We can guarantee there is no lead paint. This paint was put on in 2006, and we 
had the home inspected before making an offer. We have to strip the paint, as 
it is pealing.
We are in the process of becoming lisenced as foster parents, and the agency 
has asked us to fix the pealing paint and repaint.
Sorry for any misunderstanding.

In Christ, Miranda

-Original Message-
From: Dale Leavens 
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 6:15 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Painting indoor walls.

There usually isn't any good reason to remove paint and if it is very old you 
probably don't want to remove it for fear you liberate old lead paint. 
Generally it is sufficient to wash the paint thoroughly so the new sticks well 
although you may also wish to give a gentle scrub with something like 80 grit 
sand paper to take off any nibs or other high points bearing in mind the caveat 
of the possibility of lead paint.


If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie
  - Original Message - 
  From: Andy Borka 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 4:32 PM
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Painting indoor walls.



  We have to repaint part of our office upstairs. Part of it is cement and the 
other part is wood. It looks like at least 4 or 5 thick layers of paint are 
already there. How would you take all of the paint off and repaint? We are 
total.

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[BlindHandyMan] Re: digital recorders

2010-03-23 Thread lvmumford

I want to get my husband something to record phone numbers on for his birthday. 
I have a Parrot-- I know they are no longer made and that a lot of people 
didn't think they worked too well, but I must be lucky because mine is still 
ticking and I love being able to retrieve the phone numbers via voice 
activation. Is this something the Olimpus can do? If not, what do you 
recommend? He  has a cell phone (not sure which one-- Verizon is the plan) and 
it does not have voice software on it.
Thanks for any advice,
Linda
PS. No one had any advice for my question regarding wall-mounted toilets... 
can't I at least get a bad joke from anyone... ie... like ... "I don't know 
sh-t about those kind of toilets? ...smile

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

Lololol, I think Sofia needs a trip to Hawaii.
Betsy
At 02:20 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>YEAH! BABY! Partay in paradise. It's been 25 years since I visited
>Hawaii so it's about time to go again. Don't worry Betsy, we'll supply
>the beer, you just need to give us a place to crash. We'll have that
>garbage disposal in, in like two or three weeks. Yeah, I doubt it will
>take us more than a month.
>
>--
>Blue skies.
>Dan Rossi
>Carnegie Mellon University.
>E-Mail:d...@andrew.cmu.edu
>Tel:(412) 268-9081
>


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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

No, I've never gotten around to learning about 
voice chatting, and I don't have a microphone connected to this computer.
Betsy

At 02:19 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Betsy,
>
>Sounds good, keep us posted. BTW, are you ever in the VIP Blindhandyman chat
>room that was setup awhile ago?
>
>Al
>-Original Message-
>From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
>[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Betsy Whitney, Dolphin
>Press
>Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:15 PM
>To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
>
>I think I'm not comfortable doing it, and scarier
>than that, HWKE (he who knows everything) will
>think he should do it. I probably can scare him
>by reminding him that electricity is involved. I
>suggested that he unplug the unit before messing
>with it, and he said there was nowhere to unplug
>it. Poor dear, he really wants to be the Mr. fix
>it guy. I did not suggest that he follow the cord
>to the outlet. Did I say that he is sighted?
>
>We are going to get our sheet vinyl installed by
>the same contractor who installed our kitchen
>cabinets and counter, so I think I'll let him do it.
>However, it would be much more fun to let you
>guys do it... Not sure I can afford the beer bill though.
>Betsy
>
>At 02:06 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote:
> >
> >
> >Betsy,
> >
> >My vote at this point is to simply replace the unit. Is this something
>you
> >feel comfortable doing? If not, let us know and maybe a bunch of us can
>come
> >over (smile)
> >
> >Al
> >-Original Message-
> >From:
>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
> >[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Betsy Whitney, Dolphin
> >Press
> >Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:00 PM
> >To: 
> blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
> >Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
> >
> >Aloha Ron,
> >I thought exactly what you're saying. Yesterday
> >we got a flashlight and a mirror trying to see
> >what might be in there. I'm not afraid of putting
> >my hand in there and I even ran my finger nail
> >around the very edge to see if I could find something. No joy.
> >
> >I think the poor thing may be 30 years old. It's
> >a Kenmore and I thought about calling someone,
> >but that will cost me more than a new one.
> >Please feel free to send more suggestions.
> >Betsy
> >At 01:27 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >Most likely you have a chunk of dish cloth or
> > >sponge lodged in the cutters. It could be stuck
> > >bearings, but doubtful. Feel down inside the
> > >disposal around the edge and see, no pun
> > >intended, if you can find something of the cloth
> > >or may be some plastic like off of some
> > >packaging . Feel real good it may be hard to
> > >find. As long as the switch is off this is safe.
> > >If it is the plug in style unplug also if that will make you feel
>safer.
> > >You likely will need some pliers to pull out
> > >what you can to free up the disposal.
> > >Ron
> > >- Original Message -
> > >From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
> > >To:
> >
>com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
> > >Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 7:37 PM
> > >Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
> > >
> > >Aloha all,
> > >I did get hold of a wrench to turn the disposal
> > >from the bottom and it does turn but it almost
> > >takes 3 men and a baby to move it. It didn't get
> > >any easier after turning it several times.
> > >
> > >RJ, where would I put the socket to turn it from the top?
> > >Betsy
> > >At 12:48 PM 3/22/2010, you wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >Get a socket wrench and turn it from the top.
> > > >
> > > >- Original Message -
> > > >From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
> > > >To:
> > >
> >ps.
> >com> ilto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
> > > >Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 23:33
> > > >Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
> > > >
> > > >There doesn't seem to be anything caught in
> > > >anything. The hatchet-head looking things turn
> > > >freely. I'll get a wrench tomorrow to see if I can turn it from the
> >bottom.
> > > >Betsy
> > > >At 06:24 AM 3/21/2010, you wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >Hi,
> > > > >
> > > > >Those blades are to turn without resistant. They
> > > > >direct the food into the cutters. I would bet
> > > > >you will have to loosen the material that is
> > > > >caught in the cutters. U can use a wrench that
> > > > >came with the unit or use a socket that fits the
> > > > >nut inside the unit. by placing it in the
> > > > >insides of the unit. I believe the nut shou

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

YEAH! BABY!  Partay in paradise.  It's been 25 years since I visited 
Hawaii so it's about time to go again.  Don't worry Betsy, we'll supply 
the beer, you just need to give us a place to crash.  We'll have that 
garbage disposal in, in like two or three weeks.  Yeah, I doubt it will 
take us more than a month.


-- 
Blue skies.
Dan Rossi
Carnegie Mellon University.
E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu
Tel:(412) 268-9081

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

2010-03-23 Thread Alan & Terrie Robbins

Betsy,

Sounds good, keep us posted. BTW, are you ever in the VIP Blindhandyman chat
room that was setup awhile ago?

Al
  -Original Message-
  From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Betsy Whitney, Dolphin
Press
  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:15 PM
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal



  I think I'm not comfortable doing it, and scarier
  than that, HWKE (he who knows everything) will
  think he should do it. I probably can scare him
  by reminding him that electricity is involved. I
  suggested that he unplug the unit before messing
  with it, and he said there was nowhere to unplug
  it. Poor dear, he really wants to be the Mr. fix
  it guy. I did not suggest that he follow the cord
  to the outlet. Did I say that he is sighted?

  We are going to get our sheet vinyl installed by
  the same contractor who installed our kitchen
  cabinets and counter, so I think I'll let him do it.
  However, it would be much more fun to let you
  guys do it... Not sure I can afford the beer bill though.
  Betsy

  At 02:06 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote:
  >
  >
  >Betsy,
  >
  >My vote at this point is to simply replace the unit. Is this something
you
  >feel comfortable doing? If not, let us know and maybe a bunch of us can
come
  >over (smile)
  >
  >Al
  >-Original Message-
  >From:
blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  >[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Betsy Whitney, Dolphin
  >Press
  >Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:00 PM
  >To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  >Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
  >
  >Aloha Ron,
  >I thought exactly what you're saying. Yesterday
  >we got a flashlight and a mirror trying to see
  >what might be in there. I'm not afraid of putting
  >my hand in there and I even ran my finger nail
  >around the very edge to see if I could find something. No joy.
  >
  >I think the poor thing may be 30 years old. It's
  >a Kenmore and I thought about calling someone,
  >but that will cost me more than a new one.
  >Please feel free to send more suggestions.
  >Betsy
  >At 01:27 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote:
  > >
  > >
  > >Most likely you have a chunk of dish cloth or
  > >sponge lodged in the cutters. It could be stuck
  > >bearings, but doubtful. Feel down inside the
  > >disposal around the edge and see, no pun
  > >intended, if you can find something of the cloth
  > >or may be some plastic like off of some
  > >packaging . Feel real good it may be hard to
  > >find. As long as the switch is off this is safe.
  > >If it is the plug in style unplug also if that will make you feel
safer.
  > >You likely will need some pliers to pull out
  > >what you can to free up the disposal.
  > >Ron
  > >- Original Message -
  > >From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
  > >To:
  >
blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  > >Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 7:37 PM
  > >Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
  > >
  > >Aloha all,
  > >I did get hold of a wrench to turn the disposal
  > >from the bottom and it does turn but it almost
  > >takes 3 men and a baby to move it. It didn't get
  > >any easier after turning it several times.
  > >
  > >RJ, where would I put the socket to turn it from the top?
  > >Betsy
  > >At 12:48 PM 3/22/2010, you wrote:
  > > >
  > > >
  > > >Get a socket wrench and turn it from the top.
  > > >
  > > >- Original Message -
  > > >From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
  > > >To:
  > >
  >com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  > > >Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 23:33
  > > >Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
  > > >
  > > >There doesn't seem to be anything caught in
  > > >anything. The hatchet-head looking things turn
  > > >freely. I'll get a wrench tomorrow to see if I can turn it from the
  >bottom.
  > > >Betsy
  > > >At 06:24 AM 3/21/2010, you wrote:
  > > > >
  > > > >
  > > > >Hi,
  > > > >
  > > > >Those blades are to turn without resistant. They
  > > > >direct the food into the cutters. I would bet
  > > > >you will have to loosen the material that is
  > > > >caught in the cutters. U can use a wrench that
  > > > >came with the unit or use a socket that fits the
  > > > >nut inside the unit. by placing it in the
  > > > >insides of the unit. I believe the nut should be turned clockwise.
  > > > >RJ
  > > > >
  > > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
  > > > >
  > > > >
  > > >
  > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
  > > >
  > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
  > > >
  > > >
  > >
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  > >
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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

I think I'm not comfortable doing it, and scarier 
than that, HWKE (he who knows everything) will 
think he should do it. I probably can scare him 
by reminding him that electricity is involved. I 
suggested that he unplug the unit before messing 
with it, and he said there was nowhere to unplug 
it. Poor dear, he really wants to be the Mr. fix 
it guy. I did not suggest that he follow the cord 
to the outlet. Did I say that he is sighted?

We are going to get our sheet vinyl installed by 
the same contractor who installed our kitchen 
cabinets and counter, so I think I'll let him do it.
However, it would be much more fun to let you 
guys do it... Not sure I can afford the beer bill though.
Betsy


At 02:06 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Betsy,
>
>My vote at this point is to simply replace the unit. Is this something you
>feel comfortable doing? If not, let us know and maybe a bunch of us can come
>over (smile)
>
>Al
>-Original Message-
>From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
>[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Betsy Whitney, Dolphin
>Press
>Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:00 PM
>To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
>
>Aloha Ron,
>I thought exactly what you're saying. Yesterday
>we got a flashlight and a mirror trying to see
>what might be in there. I'm not afraid of putting
>my hand in there and I even ran my finger nail
>around the very edge to see if I could find something. No joy.
>
>I think the poor thing may be 30 years old. It's
>a Kenmore and I thought about calling someone,
>but that will cost me more than a new one.
>Please feel free to send more suggestions.
>Betsy
>At 01:27 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote:
> >
> >
> >Most likely you have a chunk of dish cloth or
> >sponge lodged in the cutters. It could be stuck
> >bearings, but doubtful. Feel down inside the
> >disposal around the edge and see, no pun
> >intended, if you can find something of the cloth
> >or may be some plastic like off of some
> >packaging . Feel real good it may be hard to
> >find. As long as the switch is off this is safe.
> >If it is the plug in style unplug also if that will make you feel safer.
> >You likely will need some pliers to pull out
> >what you can to free up the disposal.
> >Ron
> >- Original Message -
> >From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
> >To: 
> blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
> >Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 7:37 PM
> >Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
> >
> >Aloha all,
> >I did get hold of a wrench to turn the disposal
> >from the bottom and it does turn but it almost
> >takes 3 men and a baby to move it. It didn't get
> >any easier after turning it several times.
> >
> >RJ, where would I put the socket to turn it from the top?
> >Betsy
> >At 12:48 PM 3/22/2010, you wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >Get a socket wrench and turn it from the top.
> > >
> > >- Original Message -
> > >From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
> > >To:
> >
>com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
> > >Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 23:33
> > >Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
> > >
> > >There doesn't seem to be anything caught in
> > >anything. The hatchet-head looking things turn
> > >freely. I'll get a wrench tomorrow to see if I can turn it from the
>bottom.
> > >Betsy
> > >At 06:24 AM 3/21/2010, you wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >Hi,
> > > >
> > > >Those blades are to turn without resistant. They
> > > >direct the food into the cutters. I would bet
> > > >you will have to loosen the material that is
> > > >caught in the cutters. U can use a wrench that
> > > >came with the unit or use a socket that fits the
> > > >nut inside the unit. by placing it in the
> > > >insides of the unit. I believe the nut should be turned clockwise.
> > > >RJ
> > > >
> > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > >
> > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > >
> > >
> >
> >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
>
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers

2010-03-23 Thread David Engebretson Jr.

Hey Andy,

Did you and Miranda buy a home?  Congradts, if so.  Still working on a family?

I have a bit of light detection in my periphery, so it might be different for 
me, but if you want the lawn to look perfect my suggestion is to hire somebody 
to do it.  smile.

Hope all is well,
David


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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

2010-03-23 Thread Alan & Terrie Robbins

Betsy,

My vote at this point is to simply replace the unit. Is this something you
feel comfortable doing? If not, let us know and maybe a bunch of us can come
over (smile)

Al
  -Original Message-
  From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Betsy Whitney, Dolphin
Press
  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:00 PM
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal



  Aloha Ron,
  I thought exactly what you're saying. Yesterday
  we got a flashlight and a mirror trying to see
  what might be in there. I'm not afraid of putting
  my hand in there and I even ran my finger nail
  around the very edge to see if I could find something. No joy.

  I think the poor thing may be 30 years old. It's
  a Kenmore and I thought about calling someone,
  but that will cost me more than a new one.
  Please feel free to send more suggestions.
  Betsy
  At 01:27 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote:
  >
  >
  >Most likely you have a chunk of dish cloth or
  >sponge lodged in the cutters. It could be stuck
  >bearings, but doubtful. Feel down inside the
  >disposal around the edge and see, no pun
  >intended, if you can find something of the cloth
  >or may be some plastic like off of some
  >packaging . Feel real good it may be hard to
  >find. As long as the switch is off this is safe.
  >If it is the plug in style unplug also if that will make you feel safer.
  >You likely will need some pliers to pull out
  >what you can to free up the disposal.
  >Ron
  >- Original Message -
  >From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
  >To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  >Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 7:37 PM
  >Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
  >
  >Aloha all,
  >I did get hold of a wrench to turn the disposal
  >from the bottom and it does turn but it almost
  >takes 3 men and a baby to move it. It didn't get
  >any easier after turning it several times.
  >
  >RJ, where would I put the socket to turn it from the top?
  >Betsy
  >At 12:48 PM 3/22/2010, you wrote:
  > >
  > >
  > >Get a socket wrench and turn it from the top.
  > >
  > >- Original Message -
  > >From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
  > >To:
  >
blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  > >Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 23:33
  > >Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
  > >
  > >There doesn't seem to be anything caught in
  > >anything. The hatchet-head looking things turn
  > >freely. I'll get a wrench tomorrow to see if I can turn it from the
bottom.
  > >Betsy
  > >At 06:24 AM 3/21/2010, you wrote:
  > > >
  > > >
  > > >Hi,
  > > >
  > > >Those blades are to turn without resistant. They
  > > >direct the food into the cutters. I would bet
  > > >you will have to loosen the material that is
  > > >caught in the cutters. U can use a wrench that
  > > >came with the unit or use a socket that fits the
  > > >nut inside the unit. by placing it in the
  > > >insides of the unit. I believe the nut should be turned clockwise.
  > > >RJ
  > > >
  > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
  > > >
  > > >
  > >
  > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
  > >
  > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
  > >
  > >
  >
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  >
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  >
  >

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers

Tempting as it is to cut the lawn in bare feet so you can feel where you have 
been I strongly recommend against it. After that safety mostly depends on not 
running over something else besides your feet. I suppose one cannot be 
absolutely certain about that, if you have a child used to leaving things like 
marbles or those steel Hot Wheels toys about you might like to have someone 
check before you send one through a window.

We have done a lot of mowing with a hand powered reel mower with very good 
success and they do make a superior cut but it takes time. they now have them 
in up to 18 inch widths now which helps, ours is only 14 inches and Janet still 
uses it.

I now have a self propelled rear drive and rear bagger which pretty well would 
catch anything run over.

My back yard is fenced which helps and I have raised flower beds on three 
sides. I sunk 'I' bolts at 8 foot intervals down two sides and pull thick ropes 
across hooking them with bungee cords to keep them more or less tight. I use 
this as a means of dividing the width into manageable distances and run back 
and forth between them marching them the length of the lawn weather I do it by 
hand or with the power mower.


The front yards in my case are comprised of three, tiered like terraces about 
20 feet by 50 at the top, something a little narrower, maybe 16 by 50 below the 
retaining wall and between the sidewalk and the road is a boulevard which the 
town cuts but not as often as I like which is about 20 feet. These narrower 
segments make running up and down a lot easier without the need of guide ropes.

I should say that I haven't used ropes for ever but they do save me a lot of 
time and reduce the missed spots to about zero.

the raised flower beds keep me from running over them and because I made them 
like curbs I can just run one set of wheels along and don't have much trimming 
to clean up after.

Hope this is helpful.


If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie
  - Original Message - 
  From: Andy Borka 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:09 AM
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers



  Is there a safe way a totally blind person can use lawn mowers?

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

Unfortunately yes.
Betsy
At 01:58 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Did you try turning it counter clock wise? Providing the motor turns clock
>wise, turning that direction would draw whatever is stuck in there deeper.
>Going counter clock wise would back it out, or at least free up the jammmed
>section .
>
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

Aloha Ron,
I thought exactly what you're saying. Yesterday 
we got a flashlight and a mirror trying to see 
what might be in there. I'm not afraid of putting 
my hand in there and I even ran my finger nail 
around the very edge to see if I could find something. No joy.

I think the poor thing may be 30 years old. It's 
a Kenmore and I thought about calling someone, 
but that will cost me more than a new one.
Please feel free to send more suggestions.
Betsy
At 01:27 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Most likely you have a chunk of dish cloth or 
>sponge lodged in the cutters. It could be stuck 
>bearings, but doubtful. Feel down inside the 
>disposal around the edge and see, no pun 
>intended, if you can find something of the cloth 
>or may be some plastic like off of some 
>packaging . Feel real good it may be hard to 
>find. As long as the switch is off this is safe. 
>If it is the plug in style unplug also if that will make you feel safer.
>You likely will need some pliers to pull out 
>what you can to free up the disposal.
>Ron
>- Original Message -
>From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
>To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
>Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 7:37 PM
>Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
>
>Aloha all,
>I did get hold of a wrench to turn the disposal
>from the bottom and it does turn but it almost
>takes 3 men and a baby to move it. It didn't get
>any easier after turning it several times.
>
>RJ, where would I put the socket to turn it from the top?
>Betsy
>At 12:48 PM 3/22/2010, you wrote:
> >
> >
> >Get a socket wrench and turn it from the top.
> >
> >- Original Message -
> >From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
> >To: 
> blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
> >Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 23:33
> >Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
> >
> >There doesn't seem to be anything caught in
> >anything. The hatchet-head looking things turn
> >freely. I'll get a wrench tomorrow to see if I can turn it from the bottom.
> >Betsy
> >At 06:24 AM 3/21/2010, you wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >Hi,
> > >
> > >Those blades are to turn without resistant. They
> > >direct the food into the cutters. I would bet
> > >you will have to loosen the material that is
> > >caught in the cutters. U can use a wrench that
> > >came with the unit or use a socket that fits the
> > >nut inside the unit. by placing it in the
> > >insides of the unit. I believe the nut should be turned clockwise.
> > >RJ
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

2010-03-23 Thread Brice Mijares

Did you try turning it counter clock wise? Providing the motor turns clock 
wise, turning that direction would draw whatever is stuck in there deeper. 
Going counter clock wise would  back it out, or at least free up the jammmed 
section . 


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

That's correct. I have really looked. I was able 
to turn it with a wrench in the bottom, but it is 
extremely stiff. And yes, I pushed the reset button. It just hums.
Betsy
At 12:53 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Betsy,
>
>I am late to this thread, so forgive if I revisit issues.
>
>Do I understand you find nothing in the disposal blocking it?
>
>At 07:37 PM 3/22/2010, you wrote:
> >
> >
> >Aloha all,
> >I did get hold of a wrench to turn the disposal
> >from the bottom and it does turn but it almost
> >takes 3 men and a baby to move it. It didn't get
> >any easier after turning it several times.
> >
> >RJ, where would I put the socket to turn it from the top?
> >Betsy
> >At 12:48 PM 3/22/2010, you wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >Get a socket wrench and turn it from the top.
> > >
> > >- Original Message -
> > >From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
> > >To: 
> blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
> > >Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 23:33
> > >Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
> > >
> > >There doesn't seem to be anything caught in
> > >anything. The hatchet-head looking things turn
> > >freely. I'll get a wrench tomorrow to see if 
> I can turn it from the bottom.
> > >Betsy
> > >At 06:24 AM 3/21/2010, you wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >Hi,
> > > >
> > > >Those blades are to turn without resistant. They
> > > >direct the food into the cutters. I would bet
> > > >you will have to loosen the material that is
> > > >caught in the cutters. U can use a wrench that
> > > >came with the unit or use a socket that fits the
> > > >nut inside the unit. by placing it in the
> > > >insides of the unit. I believe the nut should be turned clockwise.
> > > >RJ
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

2010-03-23 Thread Ron Yearns

Most likely you have a chunk of dish cloth or sponge lodged in the cutters.  It 
could be stuck bearings, but doubtful.  Feel down inside the disposal around 
the edge and see, no pun intended, if you can find something of the cloth or 
may be some plastic like off of some packaging . Feel real good it may be hard 
to find.  As long as the switch is off this is safe.  If it is the plug in 
style unplug also if that will make you feel safer.
You likely will need some pliers to pull out what you can to free up the 
disposal.
Ron
  - Original Message - 
  From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 7:37 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal



  Aloha all,
  I did get hold of a wrench to turn the disposal 
  from the bottom and it does turn but it almost 
  takes 3 men and a baby to move it. It didn't get 
  any easier after turning it several times.

  RJ, where would I put the socket to turn it from the top?
  Betsy
  At 12:48 PM 3/22/2010, you wrote:
  >
  >
  >Get a socket wrench and turn it from the top.
  >
  >- Original Message -
  >From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
  >To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  >Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 23:33
  >Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
  >
  >There doesn't seem to be anything caught in
  >anything. The hatchet-head looking things turn
  >freely. I'll get a wrench tomorrow to see if I can turn it from the bottom.
  >Betsy
  >At 06:24 AM 3/21/2010, you wrote:
  > >
  > >
  > >Hi,
  > >
  > >Those blades are to turn without resistant. They
  > >direct the food into the cutters. I would bet
  > >you will have to loosen the material that is
  > >caught in the cutters. U can use a wrench that
  > >came with the unit or use a socket that fits the
  > >nut inside the unit. by placing it in the
  > >insides of the unit. I believe the nut should be turned clockwise.
  > >RJ
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers

2010-03-23 Thread Blaine Deutscher

depends if it's electric or gas. If it's electric the only advice I can give 
is know your yard and have someone sighted there to go over what you miss. 
If you have a long yard go up the one side, down the back, and up the other 
side and then the front edge. Once you get back to the beginning of where 
you started move the lawn mower over and to the left or right a little, 
depending on what side of the yard you started on. Lawn Mowers have a 
protective cover over the blade so you're not going to reach under the mower 
but if you feel where the wheels are and a little in front you can make sure 
that you're cutting grass and not going over a spot already missed. I tend 
to stop quickly feel over to the left or the right depending on what side I 
just came from to see if I am going in a straight line. Usually I miss a 
spot here and there but it's not that big of a deal as the sighted person 
will go over what I missed and it takes them a couple seconds. If you have 
any further questions feel free to write me.
Blaine and
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To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:09 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers



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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

2010-03-23 Thread Kevin Doucet

Betsy,

I am late to this thread, so forgive if I revisit issues.

Do I understand you find nothing in the disposal blocking it?

At 07:37 PM 3/22/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Aloha all,
>I did get hold of a wrench to turn the disposal
>from the bottom and it does turn but it almost
>takes 3 men and a baby to move it. It didn't get
>any easier after turning it several times.
>
>RJ, where would I put the socket to turn it from the top?
>Betsy
>At 12:48 PM 3/22/2010, you wrote:
> >
> >
> >Get a socket wrench and turn it from the top.
> >
> >- Original Message -
> >From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
> >To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
> >Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 23:33
> >Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
> >
> >There doesn't seem to be anything caught in
> >anything. The hatchet-head looking things turn
> >freely. I'll get a wrench tomorrow to see if I can turn it from the bottom.
> >Betsy
> >At 06:24 AM 3/21/2010, you wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >Hi,
> > >
> > >Those blades are to turn without resistant. They
> > >direct the food into the cutters. I would bet
> > >you will have to loosen the material that is
> > >caught in the cutters. U can use a wrench that
> > >came with the unit or use a socket that fits the
> > >nut inside the unit. by placing it in the
> > >insides of the unit. I believe the nut should be turned clockwise.
> > >RJ
> > >
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers

running over an aluminum can.  I used a Mountain Dew can but anything similar 
will work.
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To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 5:53 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers


  
Gotta' ask, what is the can trick?

From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 3:23 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers

I've been married twice. Both times the can trick worked
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From: Tom Hodges 
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com  
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 3:18 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers

Bob, You cut it before you got married? So, should we guess at who cuts it
now?

From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
[mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 ]
On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:58 AM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com  
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers

I don't know what you mean by safe. I cut my own grass with one for years
before I got married. The best way I found was to divide the yard into
little squares and finish one and move on to the next square. You'll look
like you're dancing because you have to swing a foot around to make sure you
didn't miss any grass.

- Original Message - 
From: Andy Borka 
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
 
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:09 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Painting indoor walls.

There usually isn't any good reason to remove paint and if it is very old you 
probably don't want to remove it for fear you liberate old lead paint. 
Generally it is sufficient to wash the paint thoroughly so the new sticks well 
although you may also wish to give a gentle scrub with something like 80 grit 
sand paper to take off any nibs or other high points bearing in mind the caveat 
of the possibility of lead paint.


If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie
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  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 4:32 PM
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Painting indoor walls.



  We have to repaint part of our office upstairs. Part of it is cement and the 
other part is wood. It looks like at least 4 or 5 thick layers of paint are 
already there. How would you take all of the paint off and repaint? We are 
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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers

2010-03-23 Thread Tom Hodges

Gotta' ask, what is the can trick?

From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 3:23 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers

I've been married twice. Both times the can trick worked
- Original Message - 
From: Tom Hodges 
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com   
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 3:18 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers

Bob, You cut it before you got married? So, should we guess at who cuts it
now?

From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
[mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 ]
On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:58 AM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com  
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers

I don't know what you mean by safe. I cut my own grass with one for years
before I got married. The best way I found was to divide the yard into
little squares and finish one and move on to the next square. You'll look
like you're dancing because you have to swing a foot around to make sure you
didn't miss any grass.

- Original Message - 
From: Andy Borka 
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 

Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:09 AM
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2010-03-23 Thread Andy Borka

We have to repaint part of our office upstairs. Part of it is cement and the 
other part is wood. It looks like at least 4 or 5 thick layers of paint are 
already there. How would you take all of the paint off and repaint? We are 
total.

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers

2010-03-23 Thread Don

Sounds like a plan to me, grinning.  

From: Lenny McHugh 
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:26 AM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers

Now, if you really do not want that chore, make the same mistake as I did. 
Many years ago I was cutting the yard. Cutting grass or flowers produces the 
same sound, however the reaction from the boss is much different. I was no 
longer allowed to cut the grass.
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From: "Bob Kennedy" 
To: 
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:58 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers

I don't know what you mean by safe. I cut my own grass with one for years 
before I got married. The best way I found was to divide the yard into 
little squares and finish one and move on to the next square. You'll look 
like you're dancing because you have to swing a foot around to make sure you 
didn't miss any grass.

- Original Message - 
From: Andy Borka
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:09 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers

Is there a safe way a totally blind person can use lawn mowers?

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RE: [BlindHandyMan] digital recorders

2010-03-23 Thread Tom Hodges

If all you're doing is recording notes, lists, phone numbers, etcetera, I
highly recommend mine, bbut, have to wait till my wife gets home to tell me
the model.  It was about 55 dollars at Staples, has two triple A batteries
and they last forever.  It has four files and is very user friendly.  It
allows 100 messages per file.  Can't remember the total hours.  Will follow
up when Beth gets home, so I can get Model number.

 

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On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 11:31 AM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] digital recorders

 

  

Thanks to all, now I must do more research. I primarily want it for taking 
notes etc. I would never, (never say never) record music.
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To: "handyman-blind" mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> >
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:41 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] digital recorders

I didn't look at the specs for the DM420 and DM520, but assume the
announcement I just read, talking about the new DM4 and DM5 is probably
the same. Not only does the DM4 and 5 have audible menus, but they do
text to speech, voice commands, and can read DAISY texts. Seems like the
way to go for me, if I wasn't already using my cell phone for most of
this. Although, my cell phone doesn't have the same recording quality as
the Olympus devices. But just think of it, off-the-shelf technology with
text to speech and DAISY capabilities. Nice job Olympus.

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers

I've been married twice.  Both times the can trick worked
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From: Tom Hodges 
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 3:18 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers

Bob, You cut it before you got married? So, should we guess at who cuts it
now?

From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:58 AM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers

I don't know what you mean by safe. I cut my own grass with one for years
before I got married. The best way I found was to divide the yard into
little squares and finish one and move on to the next square. You'll look
like you're dancing because you have to swing a foot around to make sure you
didn't miss any grass.

- Original Message - 
From: Andy Borka 
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com  
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:09 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers

Is there a safe way a totally blind person can use lawn mowers?

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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers

2010-03-23 Thread Tom Hodges

Bob, You cut it before you got married?  So, should we guess at who cuts it
now?

From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:58 AM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers

I don't know what you mean by safe. I cut my own grass with one for years
before I got married. The best way I found was to divide the yard into
little squares and finish one and move on to the next square. You'll look
like you're dancing because you have to swing a foot around to make sure you
didn't miss any grass.

- Original Message - 
From: Andy Borka 
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com   
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:09 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers

Is there a safe way a totally blind person can use lawn mowers?

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] digital recorders

Looks like the DM4 can use voice recog to set up calendar and to-do lists. 
Maybe you could hijack that functionality for a contact list.


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Carnegie Mellon University.
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Tel:(412) 268-9081

[BlindHandyMan] digital recorders

I guess I will start searching for demos of the units. What I really want is
to put in short notes and phone numbers and to be able to access them
quickly. It is a little difficult with the tape recorder and I made the
mistake of purchasing the tab memo a year or so ago. After about two years
it stopped working and it was very slow to retrieve numbers. I do use my mp3
player to listen to books but depending on how the recorder works might also
retire that player. I do believe that the dm420 has an option to play part
of each file as you go through them. I think I would like that feature. Have
to look at the dm2 and 4 models closer.
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] digital recorders

2010-03-23 Thread wstephan

Betsy:  I just got a Stream a little over a week ago, and I was very pleasantly 
surprised by the quality of the recordings, it's nothing like a Book Port 
thankfully, and they say it only uses like 9.1 meg per hour which is not much 
at all.  For recording from a phone, I have one of those little black boxes 
intended for use with a tape recorder with a switch jack.  Presumably, though I 
haven't tried this yet, you could plug the microphone cable into the Stream.  

Bill Stephan 
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- Original Message -
From: "Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press" 
Date: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:59 am
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] digital recorders
> I have a Victor Stream. I use it for recording 
> meeting. Some of the meetings are in large rooms 
> and include several people. I also get a good 
> recording over the phone. If I'm attending a 
> meeting by phone, I will put the Stream in 
> another room with a speaker phone. Then I can 
> listen to it and put bookmarks in at the 
> important parts if I need to review it. 
> Betsy 
> At 05:31 AM 3/23/2010, you wrote: 
> > 
> > 
> >Thanks to all, now I must do more research. I primarily want it 
> for taking 
> >notes etc. I would never, (never say never) record music. 
> >- Original Message - 
> >From: "Dan Rossi" <<mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu>d...@andrew.cmu.edu> 
> >To: "handyman-blind" 
> ><<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com> 
> >Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:41 AM 
> >Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] digital recorders 
> > 
> >I didn't look at the specs for the DM420 and DM520, but assume the 
> >announcement I just read, talking about the new DM4 and DM5 is 
> probably>the same. Not only does the DM4 and 5 have audible menus, 
> but they do 
> >text to speech, voice commands, and can read DAISY texts. Seems 
> like the 
> >way to go for me, if I wasn't already using my cell phone for 
> most of 
> >this. Although, my cell phone doesn't have the same recording 
> quality as 
> >the Olympus devices. But just think of it, off-the-shelf 
> technology with 
> >text to speech and DAISY capabilities. Nice job Olympus. 
> > 
> >-- 
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> >Dan Rossi 
> >Carnegie Mellon University. 
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] update - TALKING DIGITAL MULTI METER WITH LIGHTED LEADS-MPJA, Inc.

I'm nowhere near that level but I like mine.
- Original Message - 
From: Jerry Richer 
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 1:29 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] update - TALKING DIGITAL MULTI METER WITH LIGHTED 
LEADS-MPJA, Inc.

My good friend Mike is blind and has made a living inventing and marketing 
electronics products including the Triple Talks and the DecTalk USB. He uses 
this meter and is very happy with it's performance.

Jerry

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers

Oh, I can imagine. One suggestion that should be common sense. Don't let 
anyone outside on the shoot side when cutting. Maybe you could call this 
perfect timing. A friend who is sighted was cutting the grass. The mower 
picked up a small rock and launched it. The local police was driving down 
the street when a loud crack and a projectile went through their side 
window. Two cops came out of the car with guns drawn. Ed laughs about it now 
but at the time having two cops screaming and pointing guns at you is not a 
pleasant thought.- Original Message - 
From: "Bob Kennedy" 
To: 
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 12:14 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers

Notice I said before I got married...  Ever hear an aluminum can when it 
gets into the blade?  That's all it took.
- Original Message - 
From: Lenny McHugh
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 11:26 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers

Now, if you really do not want that chore, make the same mistake as I did.
Many years ago I was cutting the yard. Cutting grass or flowers produces the
same sound, however the reaction from the boss is much different. I was no
longer allowed to cut the grass.
- Original Message - 
From: "Bob Kennedy" 
To: 
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:58 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers

I don't know what you mean by safe. I cut my own grass with one for years
before I got married. The best way I found was to divide the yard into
little squares and finish one and move on to the next square. You'll look
like you're dancing because you have to swing a foot around to make sure you
didn't miss any grass.

- Original Message - 
From: Andy Borka
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:09 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers

Is there a safe way a totally blind person can use lawn mowers?

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] update - TALKING DIGITAL MULTI METER WITH LIGHTED LEADS-MPJA, Inc.

2010-03-23 Thread Jerry Richer

 My good friend Mike is blind and has made a living inventing and marketing 
electronics products including the Triple Talks and the DecTalk USB.  He uses 
this meter and is very happy with it's performance.

   Jerry

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers

2010-03-23 Thread Sheryl Nelson

Aloha, Good morning. I lived on a property that 
was almost 18,000 square feet. The property was 
on a hill with a flat part at the top a hill then 
flat then hill again. I would mow the lawn. My 
land lord had a gas mower that was very old. I 
had someone sharpen the blades and clean it up 
before using the beast. I had plenty of people 
tell me it would be "hard" for me to mow the 
lawn.  I've never been to great at listening to 
people tell me about what they think I can't do. 
I am much better at listening when people are 
helping me find solutions.  I figured out where 
to put the gas and oil, how to start the darn 
thing and use it. Before I used it I thought 
about safety and here is what I did. I would 
never push the mower up hill so that it could not 
come back on me. I would have the mower in front 
of me on the downward slope of the hill at all 
times. If it got away from me on the hill it 
would travel down the hill on its own.  The beast 
never got away from me. I would pull the mower 
back up the hill or mow across the hill in a back 
and forth motion to get to the top. I mowed in 
both directions to be sure I had got most the 
grass.  My goal was to have cut grass and no 
injuries. I felt pretty sure the lawn mower 
couldn't come back on me mowing the grass in the 
manner described. The first few times I mowed the 
grass I was a bit nervous partly because the 
machine was so loud. When I was growing up we had 
a push mower which of course would have taken for 
ever to mow the huge yard I mowed with the gas lawn mower. Have a great day.
Aloha Sheryl

04:09 AM 3/23/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Is there a safe way a totally blind person can use lawn mowers?
>
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>
>

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers

Notice I said before I got married...  Ever hear an aluminum can when it gets 
into the blade?  That's all it took.
- Original Message - 
From: Lenny McHugh 
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 11:26 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers

Now, if you really do not want that chore, make the same mistake as I did. 
Many years ago I was cutting the yard. Cutting grass or flowers produces the 
same sound, however the reaction from the boss is much different. I was no 
longer allowed to cut the grass.
- Original Message - 
From: "Bob Kennedy" 
To: 
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:58 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers

I don't know what you mean by safe. I cut my own grass with one for years 
before I got married. The best way I found was to divide the yard into 
little squares and finish one and move on to the next square. You'll look 
like you're dancing because you have to swing a foot around to make sure you 
didn't miss any grass.

- Original Message - 
From: Andy Borka
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:09 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers

Is there a safe way a totally blind person can use lawn mowers?

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] garbage-disposals2

According to some, the less expensive the unit the louder they are also.
Considering the length of time one uses such a 
thing, I can't imagine that quietness would really be an issue.
Betsy
At 01:56 AM 3/23/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>
>
>Not to drag this thread out but yesterday I talked to a friend of mine
>who just had a garbage disposal replaced by a local plumber. They have
>about a 5 year old modular home and it came with a garbage disposal.
>Only two senior citizens live there but the old machine went ker plunk
>and died. so the plumber installed what he called a heavy duty machine
>a bigger moter and heavy grinder. did not know they made these in
>different sizes. I am told the new machine only takes up a little more
>space and they love it. Lee
>
>--
>All the really good ideas I ever had came to me while I was milking a cow.
>-- Grant Wood
>


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] digital recorders

I have a Victor Stream. I use it for recording 
meeting. Some of the meetings are in large rooms 
and include several people. I also get a good 
recording over the phone. If I'm attending a 
meeting by phone, I will put the Stream in 
another room with a speaker phone. Then I can 
listen to it and put bookmarks in at the 
important parts if I need to review it.
Betsy
At 05:31 AM 3/23/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Thanks to all, now I must do more research. I primarily want it for taking
>notes etc. I would never, (never say never) record music.
>- Original Message -
>From: "Dan Rossi" <<mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu>d...@andrew.cmu.edu>
>To: "handyman-blind" 
><<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com>
>Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:41 AM
>Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] digital recorders
>
>I didn't look at the specs for the DM420 and DM520, but assume the
>announcement I just read, talking about the new DM4 and DM5 is probably
>the same. Not only does the DM4 and 5 have audible menus, but they do
>text to speech, voice commands, and can read DAISY texts. Seems like the
>way to go for me, if I wasn't already using my cell phone for most of
>this. Although, my cell phone doesn't have the same recording quality as
>the Olympus devices. But just think of it, off-the-shelf technology with
>text to speech and DAISY capabilities. Nice job Olympus.
>
>--
>Blue skies.
>Dan Rossi
>Carnegie Mellon University.
>E-Mail: <mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu>d...@andrew.cmu.edu
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] digital recorders

OK, did a quick search on the Olympus site.  The DM4 is different than the 
DM420.


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] digital recorders

Thanks to all, now I must do more research. I primarily want it for taking 
notes etc. I would never, (never say never) record music.
- Original Message - 
From: "Dan Rossi" 
To: "handyman-blind" 
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:41 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] digital recorders

I didn't look at the specs for the DM420 and DM520, but assume the
announcement I just read, talking about the new DM4 and DM5 is probably
the same.  Not only does the DM4 and 5 have audible menus, but they do
text to speech, voice commands, and can read DAISY texts.  Seems like the
way to go for me, if I wasn't already using my cell phone for most of
this.  Although, my cell phone doesn't have the same recording quality as
the Olympus devices.  But just think of it, off-the-shelf technology with
text to speech and DAISY capabilities.  Nice job Olympus.

-- 
Blue skies.
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers

2010-03-23 Thread TJ McElroy

Hello Andy,

  I am totally blind and I use a push mower and a riding mower.
I just cut the perimeter of the yard, both inside and outside of our fences and 
around the pool.

  I use a long pcv pole that used to be the hand skimmer for the pool, instead 
of my cane.

  When using the push mower, I pull it instead of pushing it. After you get use 
to the terrain that you are cutting you will get a feel of where the mower is 
in relation of where you are. Try to feel where the side of the mower is. Use 
the force Luke, use the force.

  My last push mower had a flap that would drag the ground if it was pushed. It 
was for stopping anything from popping up after the mower went over it. I had 
to remove the flap. It was long enough to touch the mower blade when the mower 
was pulled.

  As for the riding mower I just use the long handle from the old pool skimmer. 
It is about 8 feet long and made of pcv pipe. It is very light and I follow the 
fence or the pool when I cut around them.

  Once the perimeter is done, some one else can get the rest of the yard cut in 
a New York minute.

  The first two or three times will take the most time. Getting use to the 
weight of the mower, the terrain and the noise. Take your time and be careful. 
  By the middle of the summer you will have it down and be able to finish the 
job in half of the time.
  I normally use a set of head phones and a walkman type radio while cutting 
the yard now a days. By the middle of summer you will be able to do that also. 
Hell, you can't hear any thing while the mower is running any way.

Again be careful and if it does not feel right stop the mower and find out what 
is going on.

Good luck

- TJ




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  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
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  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers



  Is there a safe way a totally blind person can use lawn mowers?

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers

Now, if you really do not want that chore, make the same mistake as I did. 
Many years ago I was cutting the yard. Cutting grass or flowers produces the 
same sound, however the reaction from the boss is much different. I was no 
longer allowed to cut the grass.
- Original Message - 
From: "Bob Kennedy" 
To: 
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:58 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers

I don't know what you mean by safe.  I cut my own grass with one for years 
before I got married.  The best way I found was to divide the yard into 
little squares and finish one and move on to the next square.  You'll look 
like you're dancing because you have to swing a foot around to make sure you 
didn't miss any grass.

- Original Message - 
From: Andy Borka
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:09 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers

Is there a safe way a totally blind person can use lawn mowers?

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers

2010-03-23 Thread RJ

Use a mover for years. First I boxed in the flowers and other areas I didn't 
want cut with landscape timbers. and cut the grass north to south and east to 
west as one would use a sweeper. They tell me the yard looked good. 

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers

I don't know what you mean by safe.  I cut my own grass with one for years 
before I got married.  The best way I found was to divide the yard into little 
squares and finish one and move on to the next square.  You'll look like you're 
dancing because you have to swing a foot around to make sure you didn't miss 
any grass.

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From: Andy Borka 
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:09 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers

Is there a safe way a totally blind person can use lawn mowers?

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[BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers

2010-03-23 Thread Andy Borka

Is there a safe way a totally blind person can use lawn mowers?

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] digital recorders

2010-03-23 Thread Don

The recording cability is all so supose to be excellent, on the pocket, plus 
the ability to talk. even has a audible VU meeter. around the same price, as 
the roland.The pocket should be excellent for live recordings.



From: Peter Mikochik 
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 9:15 AM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] digital recorders


  
the edirol hr09 is a super high quality recorder by roland.
very high resolution but not too blind friendly.
nothing speaks, but i use it for live music recordings
does 16 and 24 bit recording on to an sd card.
about $350

On Tue, 23 Mar 2010, Don wrote:

> Hi, I all so have an Olympus DS 30 sitting here by my computer, excellent
> for taking a quick note, are a grocery, are lumber yard/ tool list, grin.
> It all so has voice guidance. In the good quality mode, ilt can record for
> up to around 18 hours, in a choice of four are five folders, plenty for me
> on an average day, grin.
> I am a bif Olympus fan. Now if you plan on recording live music, I would
> look at the plex talk pocket, all spoken menues, very friendly. I agree
> with the other post, the Olympus will clip some recording music.
> Regards
>
>
> --
> From: "Lenny McHugh" 
> Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:25 AM
> To: "handyman-blind" 
> Subject: [BlindHandyMan] digital recorders
>
>> Looks like it is time to retire my tape recorder. I just read a little
>> about
>> the Olympus dm420 and dm520. Are these the best two options?
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] digital recorders

depends on how much you are planning to spend.  I know Olympus makes a model 
that talks but as I recall it's quite pricey.

I have an Olympus, not sure of the model right now and a friend of mine has 
a Sony.  They were similar in price but his Sony had the better quality 
sound to me.  You can find the Sony at Wal-Mart for around $75.
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To: "handyman-blind" 
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 9:25 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] digital recorders


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] digital recorders

I didn't look at the specs for the DM420 and DM520, but assume the 
announcement I just read, talking about the new DM4 and DM5 is probably 
the same.  Not only does the DM4 and 5 have audible menus, but they do 
text to speech, voice commands, and can read DAISY texts.  Seems like the 
way to go for me, if I wasn't already using my cell phone for most of 
this.  Although, my cell phone doesn't have the same recording quality as 
the Olympus devices.  But just think of it, off-the-shelf technology with 
text to speech and DAISY capabilities.  Nice job Olympus.


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] digital recorders

2010-03-23 Thread Peter Mikochik

the edirol hr09 is a super high quality recorder by roland.
very high resolution but not too blind friendly.
nothing speaks, but i use it for live music recordings
does 16 and 24 bit recording on to an sd card.
about $350


On Tue, 23 Mar 2010, Don wrote:

> Hi, I all so have an Olympus DS 30 sitting here  by my computer, excellent
> for taking a quick note, are a grocery, are lumber yard/ tool list, grin.
> It all so has voice guidance.  In the good quality mode,  ilt can record for
> up to around 18 hours, in a choice of four are five folders, plenty for me
> on an average day, grin.
> I am a bif Olympus fan.  Now if you  plan on recording live music, I would
> look at the plex talk pocket, all spoken menues, very friendly.  I agree
> with the other post, the Olympus will clip some recording music.
> Regards
>
>
> --
> From: "Lenny McHugh" 
> Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:25 AM
> To: "handyman-blind" 
> Subject: [BlindHandyMan] digital recorders
>
>> Looks like it is time to retire my tape recorder. I just read a little
>> about
>> the Olympus dm420 and dm520. Are these the best two options?
>> ---
>> Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous
>> with many resources for the blind.
>> http://www.lennymchugh.com
>> Lenny
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] digital recorders

2010-03-23 Thread Don

Hi, I all so have an Olympus DS 30 sitting here  by my computer, excellent 
for taking a quick note, are a grocery, are lumber yard/ tool list, grin.
It all so has voice guidance.  In the good quality mode,  ilt can record for 
up to around 18 hours, in a choice of four are five folders, plenty for me 
on an average day, grin.
I am a bif Olympus fan.  Now if you  plan on recording live music, I would 
look at the plex talk pocket, all spoken menues, very friendly.  I agree 
with the other post, the Olympus will clip some recording music.
Regards


--
From: "Lenny McHugh" 
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:25 AM
To: "handyman-blind" 
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] digital recorders

> Looks like it is time to retire my tape recorder. I just read a little 
> about
> the Olympus dm420 and dm520. Are these the best two options?
> ---
> Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous
> with many resources for the blind.
> http://www.lennymchugh.com
> Lenny
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] digital recorders

2010-03-23 Thread Blaine Deutscher

the olimpus DS 50 has audobol features so when navigating around you're able 
to hear what you're doing. It records in stario if that is something that 
you like doing, if quality is what you're looking for their not the greatest 
with sound so loud noises make it clip. If you record on low volume or no 
volume then you will be fine and it won't clip that much. just for a meeting 
or a speech it works really well but if you're recording a concert it clips 
a little. to the untrained ear it doesn't sound that bad. I have one and use 
it for University. I like it a lot and with the USB connection it makes it 
great. some recorders you have to install a program and this one out of the 
box when you plug it in it opens as if it's a memory stick and you just have 
to play around with it for a little while but once you figure out what 
folder the recordings go in you will be fine and can save them as you wish 
onto your desktop. If you have anymore questions feel free to ask and I will 
let you know. If you would like I can make a few sample recordings for you 
and send them to your e-mail as an attachment. Let me know. If you're not 
wanting to go about it that way check out
www.blindcooltech.com
this site has a lot of sample recordings with differet recorders and mikes.
Blaine
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Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 7:25 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] digital recorders


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[BlindHandyMan] digital recorders

Looks like it is time to retire my tape recorder. I just read a little about
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Ambutek graphite canes?

They are similar but technically there is a difference.  I have built a lot of 
golf clubs using graphite shafts, but only a few carbon fiber shafts.  I 
couldn't give an accurate difference between the 2 types, because they are both 
light weight and obviously if you can put a steel head on the end of one and 
swing at over 100 MPH to hit a golf ball and the shaft doesn't break, they are 
very durable.  

If I was to guess, I'd say the graphite might be more flexible than carbon 
fiber.  But that's a guess.  Both are strong.
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From: Jerry Richer 
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:24 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Ambutek graphite canes?


  
Is graphite the same as carbon fiber?
I bought two carbon fiber, two piece folding canes from NFB last Fall.
They're great! The two halves are connected by an alastic cord but they're 
still very light and strong. I could even lean on them if needed or use them as 
a weapon.
Only $10. Inexpensive when compared to their six piece telescoping carbon fiber 
canes for $35.

Jerry

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] garbage-disposals2

When I worked at Sears, people with disposals would buy the maintenance plan 
with their disposals.  Some of these models started in the 80s and because they 
kept their maintenance plan in place they were able to get a replacement each 
time it quit working.  

It's cheaper to replace one than it is to have a guy fix it.  

The last one I put in was a 3/4 HP model.  It had a grinder inside which was 
pretty impressive.  
- Original Message - 
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To: Blind Handyman 
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 7:56 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] garbage-disposals2


  


Not to drag this thread out but yesterday I talked to a friend of mine 
who just had a garbage disposal replaced by a local plumber. They have 
about a 5 year old modular home and it came with a garbage disposal. 
Only two senior citizens live there but the old machine went ker plunk 
and died. so the plumber installed what he called a heavy duty machine 
a bigger moter and heavy grinder. did not know they made these in 
different sizes. I am told the new machine only takes up a little more 
space and they love it. Lee

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[BlindHandyMan] garbage-disposals2

2010-03-23 Thread Lee A. Stone



 Not to drag this thread out but yesterday I talked to a friend of mine 
who just had a garbage disposal replaced by a local plumber.  They have 
about a 5 year old modular home and it came with a garbage disposal. 
Only two  senior citizens live there but  the old machine went ker plunk 
and died.   so the plumber installed what he called a heavy duty machine  
a bigger moter and  heavy grinder. did not know they made these in 
different sizes.  I am told the new machine only takes up a little more 
space and they love it. Lee



-- 
All the really good ideas I ever had came to me while I was milking a cow.
-- Grant Wood

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Ambutek graphite canes?

2010-03-23 Thread Jerry Richer

 Is graphite the same as carbon fiber?
 I bought two carbon fiber, two piece folding canes from NFB last Fall.
 They're great!  The two halves are connected by an alastic cord but 
they're still very light and strong.  I could even lean on them if needed or 
use them as a weapon.
 Only $10.  Inexpensive when compared to their six piece telescoping carbon 
fiber canes for $35.

   Jerry

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