Re: [BlindHandyMan] installing air conditioner
Yes, it's ten thousand. I made a user error lol. - Original Message - From: clifford [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 9:35 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] installing air conditioner Dear Robert: I have never seen an air-conditioner that small. You might have someone check again on the B. T. U. rating. A thousand watt unit would be possible, but such a low B. T. U. rating would do well to air-condition a dog house. A ten thousand B. T. U. window unit is a common size. A good permanent instillation would involve filling in the space on each side of the unit, preferably with material that is insulating. A lot of heat can escape in winter, if these side spaces are not attended to properly. Yours Truly, Clifford Wilson - Original Message - From: Robert Riddle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 12:54 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] installing air conditioner Well, our unit is a 1000 BTU unit. I think it will fit our window, which is in the kitchen. I plan to build a brace outside, angling from two 2 by 6 support posts with a flat 2 by 4 cross section on top. I think the window may be a little wider than the air conditioner, in which case I will cut some lengths of lumber to brace the window and keep out the critters. I have a swamp cooler in the hall which will, I hope, aid in air circulation. I'll keep the list updated as to how the installation goes. - Original Message - From: clifford [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 9:33 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] installing air conditioner Dear Robert: You will need to do some measuring before you buy and install a window air-conditioner. There are different size units and needless to say, there are different size windows. I once owned a unit that was narrow but tall and it was designed to go in to those windows that crank out side to side. Since you probably don't wish to change windows, it would be prudent to measure your window with the bottom section raised to the max, and that way you will know the maximum size of the unit that will fit in the whole. Most window units come with an expandable, but flimsy, pull-out filler which will prevent critters and air from entering beside the unit, once it is installed. Another concern which you should have is the weight of the unit and the ability of the window to support that load. Large units can weigh a lot and when you get in to the 24 to 30 thousand B. T. U. units, the weight can be a problem for sure. Some units come with supports which brace from the outside to prevent the unit from simply tumbling out the window. One other issue should be investigated before buying and installing a unit, and that is the available electric power. Larger units in the U. S. are mostly 220 volt, while small one room units are generally 110 volt units. Check the area around your window to ascertain where the required voltage is available, and if need be, have a new plug installed to power the new unit. Having installed more than one of these units, I would suggest that you enlist the help of a person who has enough strength to handle the size unit you plan to install. Some of these units weigh more than a hundred pounds and given their size, they are tough for one person to handle, no matter how strong that person may be. Yours Truly, Clifford Wilson - Original Message - From: Robert Riddle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, August 04, 2006 9:21 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] installing air conditioner I didn't get a response last time, so I'll try again. What's the easiest way to install a window air conditioner? Do you just stick it in the frame, plug it in, turn it on, and get cool? Or what? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links __ NOD32 1.1693 (20060805) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32
Re: [BlindHandyMan] O K, plan b.
Phil. T;his is Charlie from Unadilla NY. If you can make the recording other than Tuesday afternoons, I'd like to come on and talk about how in our old house here we made it through the flood of central NY last month. We took on damage, but are cleaning up and repairing. Charlie To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Hooking Up an Ice Maker
Ray, I would take issue with a couple of statements in this article. If you are replacing your frig and the old one had an ice maker please replace the plastic line before you connect it. That plastic line is very cheap and this wold avoid the possibility of having to replace it late Saturday evening when most of the hardware stores are close. (LOL) If the line is copper just check for crimps before reconnecting it. I prefer the plastic as it is much easier to work with - but - if rodents are a possibility then I would use the copper line. One additional comment is that it is nearly impossible to replace the compression fitting on a plastic line. Most of them tend to swell just a little making it very hard to get the new compression fitting on the line. Oh yes, it probably would be a very good idea to turn off the water before installing a T or saddle valve on the water line. (LOL) Cy, the Ancient oKie... -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ray Boyce Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 10:47 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Hooking Up an Ice Maker Hi Even if your refrigerator comes with an automatic icemaker, you will need to connect it to a water supply for it to make ice. While this is not a particularly difficult job, it requires some knowledge of plumbing and the use of tools. Steps: 1. Read the instruction manual that came with your refrigerator. Specific instructions for hooking up the icemaker may be included. 2. Locate the pipe nearest the icemaker that carries cold water. Most often, this is the cold water pipe that connects to the kitchen sink. 3. Install a t-valve in the main cold water line - not on the 3/8-inch faucet tubes - so that there are two outlets: one to the sink and one to the icemaker supply line. 4. Turn off the water. 5. Put a sleeve and compression nut over the line that will supply the icemaker in order to tightly connect it to the water line. 6. Turn the water back on, and, holding the end of the tubing in the sink or over a bucket, flush the line to remove any debris. Turn the water off again. 7. Snake the line from the water source to the icemaker connection, drilling holes in the backs of cabinets if you have to in order to push the line through. 8. Find the icemaker inlet from the refrigerator and attach the other end of the line using another compression nut. 9. Turn the water back on. 10. Throw away the first few containers of ice to be sure the line is completely clean before you use the ice. Tips: If your old refrigerator had an icemaker and you are purchasing a new refrigerator, use the old tubing to connect it to the icemaker if it is still in good condition. Leave several feet of extra line so that you can move the refrigerator or the icemaker for cleaning. You can buy kits that contain all of the materials necessary for hooking up an icemaker. Ask at your hardware supply store. If you don't feel you're up to the task, a plumber can hook up the icemaker for you. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.5/407 - Release Date: 8/3/2006 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to:
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Barefoot mowing
robert, No, that's no good, then you have to mow the bloody gravel and you won't believe the noise and mess that makes particularly at three o'clock in the morning when we all like to work. Tom Net-Tamer V 1.13 Beta - Registered To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tactile Medal measureing tape?
betsy, I believe the NFB materials center has the tactile tape, they do have the click and roto rules as well as micrometers. tom Net-Tamer V 1.13 Beta - Registered To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Make a Network Patch Cable
Obviously this task, as discribed here, is inaccessible to a blind person. I wonder if one might do one end at random, then, using a continuity tester, match the wiring to another plug. Bad idea I guess as any sighted person looking at the result would see the colors were wrong. I can imagine wanting to do this if pulling long runs of cable through conduit. I'll ask our network admin guy if he knows of any other options for doing this without seeing colors. Tom Net-Tamer V 1.13 Beta - Registered To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Accessible OBD-II unit
All I can say about the gas is its not always what the pump says. Before I lost sight. I got the privilege of working in a gas station that moved lots of gas. At that time it was a Sohio named station witch turned BP. Some nights I was the hang around guy. Witch meant I waited for a after hours drop of gas, and this I do know all stations do it! Now depending on how much the truck has to what tank is low the most. Because when they get these drops its always a tank full or almost full. Still the same the gas goes in no matter if its low test to high, tank gets filled. Now your more company ran stations don't do this as much, but do it still. The problem we had at the station was we moved so much gas. That it didn't matter what pump said all pumps had same gas just different prices. Now some station are better at keeping same in tank as comes out, but like the one I was at gas was gas. Oh and they call these boot leg drops. Just ask your station manager, and if he coughs, ignores you or laughs. You know they are getting drops for sure. At 10:28 AM 8/5/2006, you wrote: Hi, Well I no for sure that I need these spark plugs because every time I put something else in there I get something weird wrong with my car. I read a form on line that state this and that's why I have been using them every since. This is what the manufacture put in the car when it comes from the factory. Before they put those spark plugs in my car I couldn't even tell if my car was running. Now I can tell for sure. I'm sure it's not the gas because I'm using a well known gas station which is not owned by forners Otis Blue [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web site: http://www.computerguydirect.com Voice: 414-461-8885 Fax: 414-461-8856 Skype: blueboy402 -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Trouble Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 7:58 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Accessible OBD-II unit Not sure about them, but do know they got accessible software for laptops. All you need is connections for type of car. The software ain't cheap by no means, and have thought about getting it, but not doing those kind of repairs anymore. On some cars if you take the keys and turn them all the way on then back to accessories position. The car starts to beep a code out. This code can be found in manual for what beeps mean. But if your car is shaking at stops. You might want to check the type of gas cheap crap will do this, or maybe timing. As far as spark plugs go. As long as they are rated for the car in use they are just fine. Remember with some name is all your buying. At 04:35 PM 8/4/2006, you wrote: Hi, Could someone tell me if there's an accessible portable diagnostic machine for diagnosing car problems? I'm thinking of purchasing one of those OBD-II machines which helps diagnosing car problems. I would really appreciate some info on this. Otis Blue [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web site: http://www.computerguydirect.com Voice: 414-461-8885 Fax: 414-461-8856 Skype: blueboy402 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links Tim trouble Blindeudora list owner. To subscribe or info: http://www.freelists.org/webpage/blindeudora To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links __ NOD32 1.1693 (20060805) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or
[BlindHandyMan] home remodeling ideas
So many good ideas and not enough time to enact them. I live in this old 1940's built home with a detached garage. It's a single story with an attic. well take that back it has an attic but I'd like to put some floors in up there. Here's what it looks like. You pull the trap door down in the hall and unfold the stairs. when you get up there you have a floored area of about 8 by 8. The rest of it is the beams and insalation that feels like cotten balls. there is a fairly high sealing in there. Someone over 6 foot would have real issues but I can stand up strate in most of it. First things first would be to put in a floor. Crawling from beam to beam isn't all that fun. What kind of wood will I need. do you do something like this in slats or in large peaces? How thick should I go? Do I just leave the insalation where it is and seal it up? I hadn't got far enough in to it to know what I am going to do with it other than storage. The wife thinks it could be large enough to be another room. Putting in stairs would be one heck of a nightmare I imagine but I'm no where near that yet. Just wanted to pick your brains and see what I am getting myself into. Dan you should move down here, There's a house for-sale next door! Just kidding! Shawn To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Make a Network Patch Cable
Yes even though I can see colors I don't always get them correct the first time out. I imagine not being able to do this without Patty's help myself. Still I thank Ray for doing the research that I asked him to do. This may come in handy down the line, in fact I'm sure it will. I'm also going to post it up on the files page along with many of the other articles that have come across here as of late. Lastly Ray I don't recall if there is a file on installing a garbage disposal or not. If there isn't would you please correct that over site as well? Thanks for all the hard work you put in to this venture we have going. Also Tom if you could come up with another alternative to the techniques displayed in this article pertaining to network patch cables please post them as well. Information is good so the more the better. David Ferrin [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Tom Fowle To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 8:13 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Make a Network Patch Cable Obviously this task, as discribed here, is inaccessible to a blind person. I wonder if one might do one end at random, then, using a continuity tester, match the wiring to another plug. Bad idea I guess as any sighted person looking at the result would see the colors were wrong. I can imagine wanting to do this if pulling long runs of cable through conduit. I'll ask our network admin guy if he knows of any other options for doing this without seeing colors. Tom Net-Tamer V 1.13 Beta - Registered [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] home remodeling ideas
It depends on how much work you are up to. If there is a area of the house where you could cut a hole in the ceiling between the ceiling joists, without running into wires or other things, I would floor it with 3/4 4x8. If not, than the expensive tongue and groove is the other choice. - Original Message - From: Shawn Keen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 9:36 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] home remodeling ideas So many good ideas and not enough time to enact them. I live in this old 1940's built home with a detached garage. It's a single story with an attic. well take that back it has an attic but I'd like to put some floors in up there. Here's what it looks like. You pull the trap door down in the hall and unfold the stairs. when you get up there you have a floored area of about 8 by 8. The rest of it is the beams and insalation that feels like cotten balls. there is a fairly high sealing in there. Someone over 6 foot would have real issues but I can stand up strate in most of it. First things first would be to put in a floor. Crawling from beam to beam isn't all that fun. What kind of wood will I need. do you do something like this in slats or in large peaces? How thick should I go? Do I just leave the insalation where it is and seal it up? I hadn't got far enough in to it to know what I am going to do with it other than storage. The wife thinks it could be large enough to be another room. Putting in stairs would be one heck of a nightmare I imagine but I'm no where near that yet. Just wanted to pick your brains and see what I am getting myself into. Dan you should move down here, There's a house for-sale next door! Just kidding! Shawn To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.7/410 - Release Date: 8/5/06 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Accessible OBD-II unit
I don't know anything about that Trouble but I can tell you that I used to live near a Petro Can refinery at Taylor near Fort St. John in BC and we used to see tankers with all labels, Esso, Shell and of course Petro Can filling up at the same loading docks. If, in fact there are additives as all of the advertising would have us believe the driver must keep them under his seat because it all begins from the same refinery. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Trouble [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 7:33 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Accessible OBD-II unit All I can say about the gas is its not always what the pump says. Before I lost sight. I got the privilege of working in a gas station that moved lots of gas. At that time it was a Sohio named station witch turned BP. Some nights I was the hang around guy. Witch meant I waited for a after hours drop of gas, and this I do know all stations do it! Now depending on how much the truck has to what tank is low the most. Because when they get these drops its always a tank full or almost full. Still the same the gas goes in no matter if its low test to high, tank gets filled. Now your more company ran stations don't do this as much, but do it still. The problem we had at the station was we moved so much gas. That it didn't matter what pump said all pumps had same gas just different prices. Now some station are better at keeping same in tank as comes out, but like the one I was at gas was gas. Oh and they call these boot leg drops. Just ask your station manager, and if he coughs, ignores you or laughs. You know they are getting drops for sure. At 10:28 AM 8/5/2006, you wrote: Hi, Well I no for sure that I need these spark plugs because every time I put something else in there I get something weird wrong with my car. I read a form on line that state this and that's why I have been using them every since. This is what the manufacture put in the car when it comes from the factory. Before they put those spark plugs in my car I couldn't even tell if my car was running. Now I can tell for sure. I'm sure it's not the gas because I'm using a well known gas station which is not owned by forners Otis Blue [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web site: http://www.computerguydirect.com Voice: 414-461-8885 Fax: 414-461-8856 Skype: blueboy402 -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Trouble Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 7:58 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Accessible OBD-II unit Not sure about them, but do know they got accessible software for laptops. All you need is connections for type of car. The software ain't cheap by no means, and have thought about getting it, but not doing those kind of repairs anymore. On some cars if you take the keys and turn them all the way on then back to accessories position. The car starts to beep a code out. This code can be found in manual for what beeps mean. But if your car is shaking at stops. You might want to check the type of gas cheap crap will do this, or maybe timing. As far as spark plugs go. As long as they are rated for the car in use they are just fine. Remember with some name is all your buying. At 04:35 PM 8/4/2006, you wrote: Hi, Could someone tell me if there's an accessible portable diagnostic machine for diagnosing car problems? I'm thinking of purchasing one of those OBD-II machines which helps diagnosing car problems. I would really appreciate some info on this. Otis Blue [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web site: http://www.computerguydirect.com Voice: 414-461-8885 Fax: 414-461-8856 Skype: blueboy402 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links Tim trouble Blindeudora list owner. To subscribe or info: http://www.freelists.org/webpage/blindeudora To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is.
Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Make a Network Patch Cable
Not Ray, but here goes. One attach the drain basket that come with the disposal by taking a thin ring of plumber putty and applying it to the bottom of the lip of the drain basket. Insert the basket in the sink hole. Put the paper ring first. Rubber ring on second. Metal ring on third around the threads and than tighten the large nut to the drain basket. You can attach the electric cable to the disposal before installing it to the drain basket now or wait until you install the disposal to the drain basket. I like installing these before installing the disposal to the sink. Now hold the disposal unit as level as possible and press it in place to the drain basket and turn the latch ring on to the lugs of the disposal making sure the drain hole of the disposal is facing the right way for your drain. Attach the drain pipe that comes with the disposal to the disposal. It is usually held in place with a clamp that fits over the flange of the pipe by tightening the bolt. If it is a single bowl sink, just hook up the trap to this pipe and connect the load line to the power switch and you are done. If it is a double bowl sink, you will need a y or tee so you can put in a second trap for the disposal and having a trap for the sink drain. RJ - Original Message - From: David Ferrin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 9:39 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Make a Network Patch Cable Yes even though I can see colors I don't always get them correct the first time out. I imagine not being able to do this without Patty's help myself. Still I thank Ray for doing the research that I asked him to do. This may come in handy down the line, in fact I'm sure it will. I'm also going to post it up on the files page along with many of the other articles that have come across here as of late. Lastly Ray I don't recall if there is a file on installing a garbage disposal or not. If there isn't would you please correct that over site as well? Thanks for all the hard work you put in to this venture we have going. Also Tom if you could come up with another alternative to the techniques displayed in this article pertaining to network patch cables please post them as well. Information is good so the more the better. David Ferrin [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Tom Fowle To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 8:13 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Make a Network Patch Cable Obviously this task, as discribed here, is inaccessible to a blind person. I wonder if one might do one end at random, then, using a continuity tester, match the wiring to another plug. Bad idea I guess as any sighted person looking at the result would see the colors were wrong. I can imagine wanting to do this if pulling long runs of cable through conduit. I'll ask our network admin guy if he knows of any other options for doing this without seeing colors. Tom Net-Tamer V 1.13 Beta - Registered [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.7/410 - Release Date: 8/5/06 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is
Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Make a Network Patch Cable
Good man, we take submissions from all members on here. I'll review this and post it this week some time, thank you. David Ferrin [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: rj To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 10:23 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Make a Network Patch Cable Not Ray, but here goes. One attach the drain basket that come with the disposal by taking a thin ring of plumber putty and applying it to the bottom of the lip of the drain basket. Insert the basket in the sink hole. Put the paper ring first. Rubber ring on second. Metal ring on third around the threads and than tighten the large nut to the drain basket. You can attach the electric cable to the disposal before installing it to the drain basket now or wait until you install the disposal to the drain basket. I like installing these before installing the disposal to the sink. Now hold the disposal unit as level as possible and press it in place to the drain basket and turn the latch ring on to the lugs of the disposal making sure the drain hole of the disposal is facing the right way for your drain. Attach the drain pipe that comes with the disposal to the disposal. It is usually held in place with a clamp that fits over the flange of the pipe by tightening the bolt. If it is a single bowl sink, just hook up the trap to this pipe and connect the load line to the power switch and you are done. If it is a double bowl sink, you will need a y or tee so you can put in a second trap for the disposal and having a trap for the sink drain. RJ - Original Message - From: David Ferrin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 9:39 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Make a Network Patch Cable Yes even though I can see colors I don't always get them correct the first time out. I imagine not being able to do this without Patty's help myself. Still I thank Ray for doing the research that I asked him to do. This may come in handy down the line, in fact I'm sure it will. I'm also going to post it up on the files page along with many of the other articles that have come across here as of late. Lastly Ray I don't recall if there is a file on installing a garbage disposal or not. If there isn't would you please correct that over site as well? Thanks for all the hard work you put in to this venture we have going. Also Tom if you could come up with another alternative to the techniques displayed in this article pertaining to network patch cables please post them as well. Information is good so the more the better. David Ferrin [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Tom Fowle To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 8:13 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Make a Network Patch Cable Obviously this task, as discribed here, is inaccessible to a blind person. I wonder if one might do one end at random, then, using a continuity tester, match the wiring to another plug. Bad idea I guess as any sighted person looking at the result would see the colors were wrong. I can imagine wanting to do this if pulling long runs of cable through conduit. I'll ask our network admin guy if he knows of any other options for doing this without seeing colors. Tom Net-Tamer V 1.13 Beta - Registered [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.7/410 - Release Date: 8/5/06 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address
Re: [BlindHandyMan] home remodeling ideas
The joists then are probably on 24 inch centers. Depending a little on how many partitions are under, 2 by 8 should be quite good. Commonly the sub floor is made of tongue and grooved 5/8th plywood which comes in 4 by 8 foot sheets. I doubt you will be able to get them through the trap door. You may be able to buy planks of ship which has a rabbet along the edges which you nail through to the joist overlapping each piece. You may even be able to buy tongue groove. Traditionally such planks are nailed down diagonally across the joists. If you are going to live in the space then you will either want to bring heat into it or remove the insulation to permit heat to rise into the space. You will then want to keep that heat from contacting the under side of the roof decking unless you live in a moderate climate. Because there is an air conditioner I am guessing you will want to insulate against heat on the roof from heating that space, either way you will need to maintain air circulation under the roof decking. You can leave the insulation over the ceiling for it's sound properties and if you are just using the space for storage then it won't matter much. You may like to bring some more electricity up there, lots of people like to run a radio shack from their attic or model trains, things like that. Have fun! Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Shawn Keen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 9:19 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] home remodeling ideas Okay, I had another look. What do they have for a floor up there now? a board that's probably about 3 foot wide and 8 feet long. that's a guestament. the beams up there are 2 by 8. Only the space just beyond the ladder and too the air conditioning unit is covered right now. Generally you wouldn't be able to get sheets of plywood up through the trap door so you will need to use plank construction. One trouble though is nailing, the joists are probably only 2 by 4 and not rigid enough, hammering and moving about particularly over wider spans like a living room will probably cause movement and cracks in the ceiling plaster or screws or nails to pop. Just guessing but I think the beams up there are about 3 feet apart. I didn't look at all of them but the ones around the opening were. You could screw or use a power nailer. Oh for-sure, . grin screws all the way. Guess I'll be making a trip to home depot next weekend. I just want to get a surface to walk on in place then I can tackle the rest of it. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.7/409 - Release Date: 4/08/2006 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[BlindHandyMan] IPOD
Is there any way to make an IPOD accessible? If wrong place please advise Dale [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
Here is a article that is more indepht, RJ http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=howTop=Improve/garbdispo.html Replacing a garbage disposer is easier than you think. Install a Garbage Disposer Skill Level: Advanced Installing a garbage disposer is a relatively easy project for an intermediate do-it-yourselfer. All you need are a few basic tools (and a little bit of patience) to get started. Lowe's is happy to provide this information as a service to you. If you intend to install one where there was none previously, it will require installing a switch and running electrical power to the unit. You can do this yourself if you are confident in your wiring ability and are familiar with local codes. If not, have an electrician run the wire for you before or after you install the unit. A new installation will also require that your sink have a full-size drain opening. Espanol E-mail Printable Version Add to my Projects table end Article Content Tools Materials Installation Electrical Service Tools Materials item. Tools List of 3 items . Wrench (if unit attaches with bolts) . Phillips and straight Screwdrivers rga/icon_info . Pliers rga/icon_info or pipewrench list end Materials List of 6 items . Hose clamp . Plumber's putty . Wirenuts . Hacksaw rga/icon_info . Goggles . Disposer unit and accessories list end Installation Installation Services! If you are uncomfortable or uncertain about working with electricity, contact a qualified licensed professional for your project. Exclamation When working with electricity always: List of 7 items 1. Turn off the power. 2. Test the wires to ensure the power is off. 3. Lock the panel box, so no one can accidentally turn the power back on while you are working. 4. Check with local authorities to see if a permit is required. 5. Have your work checked by an inspector. 6. Wear eye goggles and a dust mask. 7. To avoid overloading the circuit, consult a licensed electrician. list end If you have a two-bowl sink, remove the drain lines that connect the two bowls. Remove the strainer from the bowl to which you will be attaching the disposer. Then remove the strainer body which forms the rim to which the drain line was attached. Once complete, you will be left with a simple hole in the bottom of the sink bowl. Roll plumbers putty between your hands to form a snake, then run it around the base of the disposer flange included with the unit. Place the flange in the drain hole, seating it firmly. Install the gasket and upper and lower mounting rings on the flange. Then, snap the retaining ring in place. Tighten the three screws on the lower mounting ring until the flange is firmly seated. Most of the plumber's putty will have squeezed from around the top of the flange at this point. Trim the putty and clean the sink. Attach the disposer unit to the flange according to the manufacturer's directions. (Some are attached using a mounting ring. Others are attached with bolts.) Using the included washer or gasket, attach the discharge tube to the discharge opening in the side of the unit. If a dishwasher is to be attached to the unit, knock out the plug inside the dishwasher nipple with a screwdriver. Clamp the dishwasher discharge tube in place on the nipple. Install the drain lines. If you have a two-bowl sink, both bowls can be routed through a single P-trap by running the discharge tube from the disposer to a T in the drain line above the trap. (See the illustration) Back to Top Electrical Service Ideally, the disposer should have its own circuit. If this is impossible or impractical, and you already have a dishwasher in place, you may be able to tie into the dishwasher circuit. The switch necessary to operate the unit is a simple single-pole switch, wired as illustrated in the accompanying graphic. The white wires are tied together with an appropriate wire nut, as are the bare ground wires. The black wires are each attached to a terminal on the switch-the incoming wire is attached to the bottom terminal, and the wire which travels to the disposer unit is attached to the top terminal. If you are using an existing switched circuit, or if you've had an electrician install one for you, the electrical connections necessary to install the disposal are minimal. At the disposal, remove the plate that covers the electrical connections for the unit. Using a appropriate wire nut, connect the white wire from the disposer unit to the white wire from the switch. Do the same with the black wires, then connect the bare ground wire from the switch to the ground connector on the disposer. Replace the cover plate. Back to Top Interactive Design Tools Design Tools How-To Library Interactive Design Tools Project Calculators Installation Services Lowe's Installation Guaranteed If you are not satisfied with the service we provide, we will make it right. Guaranteed. Learn More Tell Us Your Thoughts Sharing your opinion of this article and your experiences with the
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Project in my bacement
They are already there so I would have to cut them out. Else just cover them up with the sheetrock:). -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dale Leavens Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 11:46 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Project in my bacement OK, Now what about this switch and outlet? Are these already existing or are they something you want to add? Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Jim Ruby [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 7:59 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Project in my bacement My stares comes down the middle of the bacement and it is on one of the sides I want to build the wall. I will have access to under them through the utility room on the other side of the room. Thanks. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dale Leavens Sent: Friday, August 04, 2006 12:41 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Project in my bacement Hi Jim, This will probably turn out to be a bigger job than you expect just because it is small. It will use pretty well all of the usual frame building techniques but not so much that you can be efficient with it. Now I want to know if this wall is down the open side of the stairs and if so, do you wish to access the space under the stairs? Your description is good but I want to be sure I understand the task fully. It sounds like there is an existing light switch and electrical outlet which leads me to think that the construction is against an already existing wall. Maybe you are talking of installing a light switch and plug in the new wall? Hope I can be helpful to you. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Jim Ruby [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2006 4:09 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Project in my bacement Hi, I would like to put up or finish putting up my wall in the basement and I am not sure the best way for me to accomplish the task myself. Description Finish putting up a few studs and drywall to complete a wall along my basement stairs. Details This wall is just studs along one of the sides of my stairs and stops about 4 feet from the adjoining wall. I would want to wall this in too so I would have to lay a board on the floor too. There is one plug-in and maybe a light switch I would have to cut out. So I'm guessing 2 by 4s for studs and floor Nales 2 by 4 for the floor with either glue and or liquid nales Hammer and saw So now for direction? I like to hopefully do this myself *chuckle* To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.5/405 - Release Date: 1/08/2006 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is.
Re: [BlindHandyMan] IPOD
if you look around the internet you can replace the firmware for the ipod with other database re-builders and convert the ipod into a regular mp3 player. just cut and paste stuff into it. i hate i-tunes, it is too annoying. you do have to be a bit of a techy and willing to risk your ipod if you mess up though. pete On Sun, 6 Aug 2006, Dale Alton wrote: Is there any way to make an IPOD accessible? If wrong place please advise Dale [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Removing Deck Screws
The screws probably have some rust on them sticking them firmly to the wood which is why you can't move them. You may be able to grab some with a good pair of channel lock or vice grip type plyer and work them out if they do not break off. My suggestion would be to turn maybe an eighth of an rotation first out then in a few times to see if you can break them loose. If you cannot get a firm grip of the head, and usually the screw driver won't let you then could try one of those easy out tools where you drill a hole into the center of the screw then bang a hard steel tap into the hole and try extracting the screw with a wrench. You might also have success with a percussion tool either the sort where you put the driver onto the screw and bang down with a hammer or, you can by electric and of course pneumatic drivers, the sort mechanics use in the garage. You are likely to break several off. I would be tempted to remove the offending screws if possible and replace them either with stainless nails which can be smacked down any time you need to tighten them up or stainless screws, particularly if the boards are likely to twist. Twisting boards though are likely to just pull themselves apart if fixed firmly enough by screw. Hope this gives you a few ideas. You might be able to work a drop of oil along side a screw, probably something like linseed oil to minimize any staining. Don't know if it would help but might work along the threads and make it a little easier to move at least some of the screws. You might want to dip the replacements in a little oil too before putting them in although over the years it probably wouldn't matter much. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Edward Przybylek [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: BlindHandyManList blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 09, 2006 6:16 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Removing Deck Screws Hi all, Several years ago, some friends and I added a deck to the back of my home. The deck floor is made of pressure treated 2X6's and the deck structure is made of 4X4's and 2X10's. The whole mess is held together with 4-inch deck screws and an assortment of nuts, bolts and washers. Over time the wood has shrunk and some of the screwheads are protruding above the deck floor. I've tried to screw them in but to no avail. I then tried to unscrew them thinking I could back them out and then screw them in again. Still no luck. Anyone got any ideas of what to do to get the screws in or out? Any help greatly appreciated. Take care, Ed Przybylek To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.1/389 - Release Date: 14/07/2006 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] IPOD
Hi Dale, I doubt if this is the correct list. Go to the following web address and I think you'll find what you're looking for. http://www.rockbox.org Contact me off-list if you have further questions. Take care, Ed Przybylek At 01:09 PM 8/6/2006, you wrote: Is there any way to make an IPOD accessible? If wrong place please advise Dale [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[BlindHandyMan] I'm a pack-rat!
Hi Folks, I'm just writing this out of frustration with myself. My workshop, which is as old as the house... Twenty years, is filled with the detritus of projects going back those twenty years, and I can't seem to get myself to throw anything away! What's wrong with me? I need a twelve-step program... Pack-rats anonymous. Hello, my name is Barry Levine... And I keep workshop crap! I have scraps of odd-shaped wood which are good for nothing, except the fireplace. I have specialty nuts, bolts and various other fastening hardware which, if they ever had a purpose, I've long since forgotten what it is. But, of course, you never know when you're going to need a specialty fastener for something which, currently, doesn't exist. I have old power tools which no longer work. I have table-saw blades with broken teeth. Anyone in need of a 10 inch sawblade with broken teeth? Didn't think so. I have scraps of PVC... Again, good for nothing. I have old Christmas tree lights which found their way to my workshop a decade ago because they weren't working. They're still not working. Am I going to bother to fix them? No! So, why do I still have them? Why do I have allen wrenches which came with something or another, yet I no longer own the something or another? Why do I hang on to a handsaw which is hopelessly bowed? Why do I have spools of speaker wire for speakers which I no longer have?... Speaker wire that I'll never use again, having long since moved on to other types of speaker wire? Is it a sin to throw away old speaker wire? I have an old toybox down there, which one of my kids broke when he was about 5 years old. He's now twenty-two. And, the toybox wasn't anything special when we bought it! Though, I suppose it does serve a purpose in that it is the storage place for a whole bunch of other crap which I'll never need or use again. I have an old wooden kitchen chair waiting to be fixed. We replaced that entire kitchen set about 5 years ago. We got rid of it... Except this chair... Which, of course, is still sitting down there, waiting for me to fix. And the old paint! The paint cans! Paint cans from when the house was first built! Can you believe it? And batteries, and battery chargers... From tools which no longer work. But, you just never know when they might spring back to life, and if I threw away the batteries, I'd be sunk. So, there they sit... Just waiting for a purpose in life. Does anyone know of a cure for this disease? I'd be forever in your debt! --Barry To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] I'm a pack-rat!
No it is not justs a guy thing. If there is a program out there please let me know I will enroll my Wife in it imediatlly. Couple of practicle and maybe fun ideas. Don't burn that old wood in the fire place. Make a party of it. invite some friends over for a good old fashin camp fire. But first before that gather up every thing that is made of metel and see how much beer money you can come up with for the up coming camp fire. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Barefoot mowing
Ok I call a truce. gravel might not be a good idea after all. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[BlindHandyMan] Replacing Your Printer Cartritge
Hi While cartridge installation varies somewhat between brands and models, these general instructions apply to most major brands. Steps: 1. Purchase an ink cartridge made specifically for your printer. 2. Turn on your printer and raise the lid or press the cartridge changing button. 3. Wait for the cartridge carrier to slide out. 4. Put your finger behind the ridge on the top front of the old cartridge and pull it toward you to remove. If you have an Epson printer, lift the cartridge holder lid, and the cartridge will pop up for removal. 5. Carefully remove the tape from the ink opening on the bottom of new cartridge. 6. Insert the new cartridge into the cartridge carrier. Make sure the new cartridge is oriented the same way that the old cartridge had been. 7. Feel and hear the cartridge click into position. On some models, arrows will indicate the cartridge is correctly positioned. 8. If you have an Epson printer, close the cartridge holder lid and press the cleaning button to charge the cartridge. 9. Close printer cover. Tips: Some printer drivers display step-by-step directions on the computer screen. If you have a Canon printer, make sure you did not disturb the paper adjustment lever. Avoid touching openings, nozzles and electrical contacts on the new cartridge while installing. Warnings: Ink-jet printers will not work without all cartridges in place. The use of third-party cartridges (not made by your printer's manufacturer) may result in poor print quality and printer damage. Refilling cartridges often introduces foreign material into the ink, which will clog the printer. Any damage caused by use of third-party cartridges or refills is specifically excluded from coverage in manufacturers' limited warranties. Most laser printers deliver thousands of pages before the toner cartridge runs out of gas. But when those telltale streaked pages start showing up, it's time for the old toner-cartridge switcheroo. Steps: 1. If your toner cartridge starts to die in the middle of an important job with no replacement on hand, you can squeeze out a few more good pages by removing it and gently rocking it back and forth to redistribute the remaining toner powder. 2. Turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord. 3. Remove any paper trays. 4. Open the cover on the printer. If you're not sure how it opens, consult the manual that came with your printer or the directions packaged with your replacement cartridge. 5. Rest one hand on top of your printer. With the other hand, grasp the toner cartridge and pull upward until the cartridge unlocks and releases. 6. Set the cartridge aside and open the bag that contains the replacement cartridge. 7. Install the replacement cartridge in the printer, following the instructions that were packaged with it. 8. Place the old cartridge in the bag and box that the new one came in so you can mail it back to the manufacturer for recycling. Many manufacturers will pay the postage for returning used cartridges. 9. If your new toner cartridge starts out printing lightly or unevenly, you can speed the break-in process by printing a couple of pages of solid black (to do that, draw a black box in Microsoft Word or another application). Overall Warnings: Toner cartridges are sensitive to light, so don't leave a new one sitting in a pool of sunlight while you make a sandwich. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[BlindHandyMan] pack rat
Dear Barry and list members: Your list of indications that you might have some tendencies in common with pack rats, is all to familiar. My father grew up in the depression and he never threw anything away that might some day be repaired or needed for any type of project. That attitude was passed down to me in tact. I firmly believe that is the reason my wife now claims that our home is entirely too small, even though our son has moved out with some of his belongings. We are still storing his star wars toys, GI Joe, and trains a plenty. I suspect there is no cure for this condition, especially when a saved bolt or carter pin finds a home, or that old chair is finally repaired after twenty-five years of taking up space. Yours Truly, Clifford Wilson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] IPOD
Aloha, National Braille Press has a book that I think is called the IPod Shuffle. I hear it's really good. Go to: http://www.nbp.org Betsy At 07:09 AM 8/6/2006, you wrote: Is there any way to make an IPOD accessible? If wrong place please advise Dale [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] I'm a pack-rat!
Aloha everyone, Step 7: See if you have a Free Cycle list in your area. I am always amazed at the things that people are looking for. Maybe you can help. Step 8: Lots of art classes and artists like things such as old wood and pieces of pipe for creating that perfect piece of whatever art they make out of it. They don't care if it is ugly and really dirty, it adds character to the piece. We have an annual Trash Show here at one of the art galleries. It is the biggest event they hold. People have to use trash to make everything that is displayed. Betsy At 07:47 AM 8/6/2006, you wrote: Hi Folks, I'm just writing this out of frustration with myself. My workshop, which is as old as the house... Twenty years, is filled with the detritus of projects going back those twenty years, and I can't seem to get myself to throw anything away! What's wrong with me? I need a twelve-step program... Pack-rats anonymous. Hello, my name is Barry Levine... And I keep workshop crap! I have scraps of odd-shaped wood which are good for nothing, except the fireplace. I have specialty nuts, bolts and various other fastening hardware which, if they ever had a purpose, I've long since forgotten what it is. But, of course, you never know when you're going to need a specialty fastener for something which, currently, doesn't exist. I have old power tools which no longer work. I have table-saw blades with broken teeth. Anyone in need of a 10 inch sawblade with broken teeth? Didn't think so. I have scraps of PVC... Again, good for nothing. I have old Christmas tree lights which found their way to my workshop a decade ago because they weren't working. They're still not working. Am I going to bother to fix them? No! So, why do I still have them? Why do I have allen wrenches which came with something or another, yet I no longer own the something or another? Why do I hang on to a handsaw which is hopelessly bowed? Why do I have spools of speaker wire for speakers which I no longer have?... Speaker wire that I'll never use again, having long since moved on to other types of speaker wire? Is it a sin to throw away old speaker wire? I have an old toybox down there, which one of my kids broke when he was about 5 years old. He's now twenty-two. And, the toybox wasn't anything special when we bought it! Though, I suppose it does serve a purpose in that it is the storage place for a whole bunch of other crap which I'll never need or use again. I have an old wooden kitchen chair waiting to be fixed. We replaced that entire kitchen set about 5 years ago. We got rid of it... Except this chair... Which, of course, is still sitting down there, waiting for me to fix. And the old paint! The paint cans! Paint cans from when the house was first built! Can you believe it? And batteries, and battery chargers... From tools which no longer work. But, you just never know when they might spring back to life, and if I threw away the batteries, I'd be sunk. So, there they sit... Just waiting for a purpose in life. Does anyone know of a cure for this disease? I'd be forever in your debt! --Barry To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] pack rat
I may be wrong. Heavan forbid, but isn't saving stuff part of being a handyperson. We don't want to be running to the store to get the proper repair part. I want it on the premises so I can respond quickly to the emergency repair. Well maybe a little far in explaination but a large variety of fasteners is just plain necessary, as is the left over paint for touching up nicks and such. Also needed is a small supply of lumber, threaded rod, sheetmetal, angle iron for design changes in multiple projects. Definately needed is toliet repair parts, faucet parts along with switches, outlets, coverplates and a few spare circuit breakers. You never know when one of those little pests can go bad at 3 am. Don't get me wrong I save aluminun cans and sell them off for scrap metal along with copper wire I have burned the insulation off of and other scrap metals. You get a little pocket change and dispose of some plain junk. I have always recycled wood scraps in my garage wood stove, but only the little pieces. Kind of like drinking, temperance in all things. And a lot depends on the space you have for storage also. My motto has been, if you don't have room to store it, then build another addition. End of sermon, depart in peace. Ron - Original Message - From: clifford [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 4:37 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] pack rat Dear Barry and list members: Your list of indications that you might have some tendencies in common with pack rats, is all to familiar. My father grew up in the depression and he never threw anything away that might some day be repaired or needed for any type of project. That attitude was passed down to me in tact. I firmly believe that is the reason my wife now claims that our home is entirely too small, even though our son has moved out with some of his belongings. We are still storing his star wars toys, GI Joe, and trains a plenty. I suspect there is no cure for this condition, especially when a saved bolt or carter pin finds a home, or that old chair is finally repaired after twenty-five years of taking up space. Yours Truly, Clifford Wilson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.7/410 - Release Date: 8/5/06 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] I'm a pack-rat!
Borrow my wife for a week. I can guarantee you excellence results. And if you go away for two days, it will be done in one. smile - Original Message - From: Barry Levine [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 1:47 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] I'm a pack-rat! Hi Folks, I'm just writing this out of frustration with myself. My workshop, which is as old as the house... Twenty years, is filled with the detritus of projects going back those twenty years, and I can't seem to get myself to throw anything away! What's wrong with me? I need a twelve-step program... Pack-rats anonymous. Hello, my name is Barry Levine... And I keep workshop crap! I have scraps of odd-shaped wood which are good for nothing, except the fireplace. I have specialty nuts, bolts and various other fastening hardware which, if they ever had a purpose, I've long since forgotten what it is. But, of course, you never know when you're going to need a specialty fastener for something which, currently, doesn't exist. I have old power tools which no longer work. I have table-saw blades with broken teeth. Anyone in need of a 10 inch sawblade with broken teeth? Didn't think so. I have scraps of PVC... Again, good for nothing. I have old Christmas tree lights which found their way to my workshop a decade ago because they weren't working. They're still not working. Am I going to bother to fix them? No! So, why do I still have them? Why do I have allen wrenches which came with something or another, yet I no longer own the something or another? Why do I hang on to a handsaw which is hopelessly bowed? Why do I have spools of speaker wire for speakers which I no longer have?... Speaker wire that I'll never use again, having long since moved on to other types of speaker wire? Is it a sin to throw away old speaker wire? I have an old toybox down there, which one of my kids broke when he was about 5 years old. He's now twenty-two. And, the toybox wasn't anything special when we bought it! Though, I suppose it does serve a purpose in that it is the storage place for a whole bunch of other crap which I'll never need or use again. I have an old wooden kitchen chair waiting to be fixed. We replaced that entire kitchen set about 5 years ago. We got rid of it... Except this chair... Which, of course, is still sitting down there, waiting for me to fix. And the old paint! The paint cans! Paint cans from when the house was first built! Can you believe it? And batteries, and battery chargers... From tools which no longer work. But, you just never know when they might spring back to life, and if I threw away the batteries, I'd be sunk. So, there they sit... Just waiting for a purpose in life. Does anyone know of a cure for this disease? I'd be forever in your debt! --Barry To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.7/410 - Release Date: 8/5/06 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] I'm a pack-rat!
GUY THING! I take the greatest possible exception to that!! I am a pack rat to end all pack rats. There have been times, very few and far between, I freely admit, when I have, with extreme reluctance, thrown something out. I have always thought long and hard before committing myself to this action, and, I can normally salve my conscience by reflecting that the sacrificed item has seen many reincarnations. PACK RAT, A GUY THING! NONSENSE! Jewel- Original Message - From: Eugene Baroni [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 8:11 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] I'm a pack-rat! I think it's a guy thing. -- To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] I'm a pack-rat!
I always advise pack rats, like myself, to go to the Flylady web site. www.flylady.net Jennifer - Original Message - From: Barry Levine [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 12:47 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] I'm a pack-rat! Hi Folks, I'm just writing this out of frustration with myself. My workshop, which is as old as the house... Twenty years, is filled with the detritus of projects going back those twenty years, and I can't seem to get myself to throw anything away! What's wrong with me? I need a twelve-step program... Pack-rats anonymous. Hello, my name is Barry Levine... And I keep workshop crap! I have scraps of odd-shaped wood which are good for nothing, except the fireplace. I have specialty nuts, bolts and various other fastening hardware which, if they ever had a purpose, I've long since forgotten what it is. But, of course, you never know when you're going to need a specialty fastener for something which, currently, doesn't exist. I have old power tools which no longer work. I have table-saw blades with broken teeth. Anyone in need of a 10 inch sawblade with broken teeth? Didn't think so. I have scraps of PVC... Again, good for nothing. I have old Christmas tree lights which found their way to my workshop a decade ago because they weren't working. They're still not working. Am I going to bother to fix them? No! So, why do I still have them? Why do I have allen wrenches which came with something or another, yet I no longer own the something or another? Why do I hang on to a handsaw which is hopelessly bowed? Why do I have spools of speaker wire for speakers which I no longer have?... Speaker wire that I'll never use again, having long since moved on to other types of speaker wire? Is it a sin to throw away old speaker wire? I have an old toybox down there, which one of my kids broke when he was about 5 years old. He's now twenty-two. And, the toybox wasn't anything special when we bought it! Though, I suppose it does serve a purpose in that it is the storage place for a whole bunch of other crap which I'll never need or use again. I have an old wooden kitchen chair waiting to be fixed. We replaced that entire kitchen set about 5 years ago. We got rid of it... Except this chair... Which, of course, is still sitting down there, waiting for me to fix. And the old paint! The paint cans! Paint cans from when the house was first built! Can you believe it? And batteries, and battery chargers... From tools which no longer work. But, you just never know when they might spring back to life, and if I threw away the batteries, I'd be sunk. So, there they sit... Just waiting for a purpose in life. Does anyone know of a cure for this disease? I'd be forever in your debt! --Barry To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[BlindHandyMan] How to Replace a Plug
Hi I have sent this out I would like comments on wiring the plug is this correct what has been said here? Instead of tossing out a lamp, appliance or extension cord with a damaged plug, follow these steps to replace the plug. Steps: 1. Decide whether you need a two-pronged plug (ungrounded) or a three-pronged plug (grounded). Replacement plugs can be purchased at hardware stores, lumberyards and home-improvement centers. If you have doubts about the exact plug you need, cut the old one off and take it and a short portion of the cord with you. 2. Select a heavy-duty plug; it may cost a little extra, but the plug will last much longer. 3. Open up the outside cover of the replacement plug. (Most have a screw or two that hold them closed, or feature a snap-lock system that can be pried open with a thin-bladed screwdriver.) 4. Cut off the old plug, if you haven't done so already. With a wire stripper, strip each wire in the cord to which you're attaching the new plug with a wire stripper. About 1/2 to 3/4 inch of bare wire is all that's needed. 5. Attach one wire under the screws at the end of each plug prong. If it's a two-pronged plug, it doesn't matter which wire is hooked to which prong. The cord will work either way. If it's a three-wire grounded plug, you'll need to be sure that the ground wire (with green insulation) is attached to the ground prong, which is the round prong. The other two can be attached either way. 6. Put the cover back on and snap or screw it into place. Your cord is ready to be plugged in. Tips: Make sure that no bare wires are touching anything other than the attachment they're supposed to be touching. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] I'm a pack-rat!
If you have a Freecycle group in your area, you can post on Freecycle and someone will came and take the stuff away. I have given away several items out of my garage, and received several items I needed this way. You can do a search on Freecycle to find out more. It is set up as a yahoo group. People post things that they want to give away and that they are looking for, and the list responds privately if someone is interested. Jennifer or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[BlindHandyMan] How to Relight a Gas Water Heater Pilot Light
Hi If you have shut off your water heater for draining or repairs or to conserve fuel while away on a trip, you must relight the pilot manually. Steps: 1. Set the gas-control knob to the Off position and turn the thermostat to its lowest setting (typically clockwise in both cases). Wait 5 minutes for any gas to clear. If after 5 minutes you smell gas, do not proceed. Call the utility company for immediate service. 2. Open or remove the outer and inner access covers for the burning chamber using a wrench or pliers. Use a flashlight to locate the end of the pilot-light tube that extends from the gas-control valve into the burning chamber. Adjust your position so you can comfortably reach this point with a wooden match and see what you are doing. 3. Turn the control knob to the pilot position and immediately hold a match near the end of the pilot-light tube. Depress and hold the reset button on the gas-control valve (see illustration). Remove the match as soon as the pilot lights, but keep the button depressed for about a minute. 4. If the pilot does not remain lighted, repeat all these steps. Otherwise, turn the gas cock on the control valve to the On position, set the thermostat to the desired temperature and replace the access panels. Overall Warnings: If the control knob does not pop up when you release it, call for immediate service. Watch out for sharp sheet-metal edges when lighting the pilot; better yet, wear work gloves. Keep your face away from the burning chamber when lighting the pilot, turning the control knob or adjusting the thermostat. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Barefoot mowing
the problem is with your seat height extenders or the shape of your seat. On Fri, 4 Aug 2006, Boop wrote: I just tried this method tonight, but it didn't work for me at all. I couldn't reach the ground from the tractor seat no matter how hard I tried. Every time I got close to the ground, the pressure switch on the seat would kick in and shut down my mower. Now what do I do? Sorry Dave, I'll shut up now. Boop -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.0.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.7/409 - Release Date: 8/4/2006 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] installing air conditioner
that's the short of it. beyond that, you want to do a few things. you neeed to put a level of sorts on it to make sure it will drain outside. that may mean raising the front. You want to make sure that it isn't weighing to heavily on an older or deteriated window frame. that may mean puttting boards under the back, or all the way onder from front to back. Then lastly you may wish to stop air leaks. Duct tape, cauk, or other fill may be needed. Especially with placing boards under the full front to back you'll need these three items to keep the outside from defeating your conditioned air. If it's a smal unit, and a strong window and a plum line says the windown is truly verticle and not pitched inwar, you're probably fine. Put some wood lengths cut from the top of the window to push down on the top of the lower sash so that the lower sash can't creep upwrd leaving the entire weight on the side frame of the AC which may not have a full weight bearing purchase. On Fri, 4 Aug 2006, Robert Riddle wrote: I didn't get a response last time, so I'll try again. What's the easiest way to install a window air conditioner? Do you just stick it in the frame, plug it in, turn it on, and get cool? Or what? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Relight a Gas Water Heater Pilot Light
Ray, Would you say it is the same for propane? Betsy At 03:04 PM 8/7/2006, you wrote: Hi If you have shut off your water heater for draining or repairs or to conserve fuel while away on a trip, you must relight the pilot manually. Steps: 1. Set the gas-control knob to the Off position and turn the thermostat to its lowest setting (typically clockwise in both cases). Wait 5 minutes for any gas to clear. If after 5 minutes you smell gas, do not proceed. Call the utility company for immediate service. 2. Open or remove the outer and inner access covers for the burning chamber using a wrench or pliers. Use a flashlight to locate the end of the pilot-light tube that extends from the gas-control valve into the burning chamber. Adjust your position so you can comfortably reach this point with a wooden match and see what you are doing. 3. Turn the control knob to the pilot position and immediately hold a match near the end of the pilot-light tube. Depress and hold the reset button on the gas-control valve (see illustration). Remove the match as soon as the pilot lights, but keep the button depressed for about a minute. 4. If the pilot does not remain lighted, repeat all these steps. Otherwise, turn the gas cock on the control valve to the On position, set the thermostat to the desired temperature and replace the access panels. Overall Warnings: If the control knob does not pop up when you release it, call for immediate service. Watch out for sharp sheet-metal edges when lighting the pilot; better yet, wear work gloves. Keep your face away from the burning chamber when lighting the pilot, turning the control knob or adjusting the thermostat. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] How to Relight a Gas Water Heater Pilot Light
Hi Betsy I would say it is but I will check and see. Always follow your water heater instructions for your particular Brand as I do not have a Gas Water Heater. Lets here for those who do. Regards Ray -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 12:03 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Relight a Gas Water Heater Pilot Light Ray, Would you say it is the same for propane? Betsy At 03:04 PM 8/7/2006, you wrote: Hi If you have shut off your water heater for draining or repairs or to conserve fuel while away on a trip, you must relight the pilot manually. Steps: 1. Set the gas-control knob to the Off position and turn the thermostat to its lowest setting (typically clockwise in both cases). Wait 5 minutes for any gas to clear. If after 5 minutes you smell gas, do not proceed. Call the utility company for immediate service. 2. Open or remove the outer and inner access covers for the burning chamber using a wrench or pliers. Use a flashlight to locate the end of the pilot-light tube that extends from the gas-control valve into the burning chamber. Adjust your position so you can comfortably reach this point with a wooden match and see what you are doing. 3. Turn the control knob to the pilot position and immediately hold a match near the end of the pilot-light tube. Depress and hold the reset button on the gas-control valve (see illustration). Remove the match as soon as the pilot lights, but keep the button depressed for about a minute. 4. If the pilot does not remain lighted, repeat all these steps. Otherwise, turn the gas cock on the control valve to the On position, set the thermostat to the desired temperature and replace the access panels. Overall Warnings: If the control knob does not pop up when you release it, call for immediate service. Watch out for sharp sheet-metal edges when lighting the pilot; better yet, wear work gloves. Keep your face away from the burning chamber when lighting the pilot, turning the control knob or adjusting the thermostat. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links ** This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not disclose or use the information contained in it. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and delete the e-mail. Any content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of Eraring Energy must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by Eraring Energy. No warranty is made that the e-mail or attachment(s) are free from computer virus or other defect. ** To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Making smooth, straight edges
get a palm sander. If the one side is straight, you cut the other with the tablesaw and even it along your original line with the sander. But it will be good to not let the table saw take that line away, and put a line on both faces of the wood so you can keep the work level. Better, get a belt sander, strap it down on a table blt up and get medium and fine belts. Honestly, zip, zip zip and you have alot oc control over the work. You can unhitch it and fold the table if you must and it's not a big investment as it will come in handy. On Sat, 5 Aug 2006, Ralph Supernaw wrote: Hi, I want to make a cutting board out of scrap strips of cherry and maple. These pieces are trimmings produced at a cabinet shop when squaring boards and so they have one straight side and one uneven side. I have tried using my table saw to trim the uneven side so it will also be straight. The problem is that I tend to get some blade marks because I am not pushing them through perfectly smoothly. It may also be because the throat plate on my table saw is a bit recessed from the surface of the table. How can I remove the blade marks and still keep the side of the boards straight and smooth? I have a table saw, router, and drill press available for the task as well as assorted hand tools. Thanks, Ralph [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Tactile Medal measureing tape?
Maxi aids sells a talking tape measure. I have one and I love it. Steve Shannon Today I marry my best friend. The one I laugh with, live for, love.. October 11, 2003 -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 6:51 PM To: blindhandyman-yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Tactile Medal measureing tape? Aloha listers, I am looking to replace my tactile medal measuring tape. I can't remember where the old one came from. Thought someone could recommend one. Alive and well in Paradise, Betsy To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[BlindHandyMan] Propane Safety
Hi SAFETY NOTICE For your safety, propane has an odor added so you can detect leaks. You and each person using or handling propane of your household must know the smell of propane. Ask for a scratch 'n sniff brochure or MSDS to demonstrate the odor. If anyone is unable to recognize the odor of propane, call us immediately. Propane is heavier than air; therefore, leaks will initially settle to floor or ground levels. To check for propane, carefully smell in low spots. Under some of the following conditions, you may not be able to smell a gas leak. For example: . Age, colds, allergies, sinus congestion or the use of tobacco, alcohol or drugs may diminish your sense of smell. . Cooking or other strong odors may cover up the smell of gas. . In certain circumstances, propane gas may lose its distinctive smell this is called ODORANT FADE' . Sometimes propane gas can lose its odor if a leak occurs underground or if there Is rust on the inside of the cylinder or piping. For those reasons, it is recommended that you purchase arid install propane and gas detectors according to manufacturer's instructions as a back up warning device, If anyone using or handling propane is unable to recognize the odor of propane, you should not use it until you have purchased and installed gas detector(s). WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS 1. Put out all smoking materials and other open flames. 2. DO NOT operate a light switch, telephone, cigarette lighter, appliance or thermo stat. Any spark in the area where propane gas is present may ignite the gas. 3. Get everyone out of the building immediately. 4. Shutoff the gas supply at the tank or cylinder. (See below) 5. Call a Gas Repair Company - use your neighbor's telephone If gas odor is in the building. 6. Have your service person locate and repair the leak. Have your service person air out the area and check and re-light your gas appliances. Do not return to the building until you are advised that all leaks have been repaired and it is safe to return. RELIGHTING YOUR PILOTS We strongly recommend that for safety reasons you call or qualified service company to relight pilots. However, if you relight the pilots yourself: - Turn all appliance controls and manual shut-off valves to the OFF position. - Slowly open the tank shut-off valve. - Carefully smell for the presence of propane at floor level and in low spots before attempting to relight the pilots. - If gas is detected - STOP - See What To Do If You Smell Gas. - Follow the manufacturers instructions for pilot lighting. If you cannot find the instructions, do not attempt lighting the pilot. OTHER IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES - Don't allow unqualified personnel to service your propane system or appliance. - Don't let your system run out of propane. - Don't enter an area where you suspect a gas leak. If you are in such an area leave immediately - Be alert for propane odor when working in areas where propane is used. Even a faint odor may indicate a hazardous situation. - Do not try to judge for yourself the level of danger of a gas leak by trying to determine if the smell of gas is weak or strong. All gas leaks pose a serious risk. - Repeated pilot outages could indicate a hazardous condition. Don't at tempt relighting the pilot, or service your equipment. Call. another qualified service company. - If one of your gas appliances has been flooded, shutoff the gas immediately at the tank. Do not use your gas system again until the wet or flooded equipment has been checked and serviced. - Improperly vented or defective appliances can cause potentially fatal carbon monoxide poisoning. Have your propane system and appliances periodically inspected by another qualified service company. - Don't tamper with or use tools to operate controls. If controls are difficult to operate by hand, call Al Parsch Oil Co. or another qualified ser vice company immediately. - Keep combustible products, like gasoline, kerosene or cleaners in a separate room from propane appliances. Your appliances pilot lights could ignite the fumes from these combustibles. - Don't operate any gas appliance without reading the instructions care fully. CYLINDER SAFETY 1. Contact with the liquid contents of cylinder will cause freeze burns to the skin. 2. Do not tamper with a cylinder. Keep children away from it at all times. 3. Cylinders must always be stored and used out of doors. Never store cylinders in any en closed area, garage or building. 4. When not connected for use, keep cylinder valve turned off and for 45 lb. capacity or less, plug or cap valve outlet. Self contained outdoor cooking appliances must be used with a cylinder of 20 lb. capacity or less. 5. Do not use, store or transport cylinder where it would be exposed to high temperatures, such as near a stove, fireplace or other heat source. The relief valve may open, allowing a large amount of flammable gas to escape. 6. Keep cylinder
Re: [BlindHandyMan] home remodeling ideas
I'm in the same situation as I find that the insolation in my attic must be under done. I thought of 2x 8 ft halves of ply but crossing that 20x 14 ft above the livingroom was nearly doomed to crack plaster while I lay out bats of insolation. How do we cover this? for material and personal safety? On Sun, 6 Aug 2006, Shawn Keen wrote: Okay, I had another look. What do they have for a floor up there now? a board that's probably about 3 foot wide and 8 feet long. that's a guestament. the beams up there are 2 by 8. Only the space just beyond the ladder and too the air conditioning unit is covered right now. Generally you wouldn't be able to get sheets of plywood up through the trap door so you will need to use plank construction. One trouble though is nailing, the joists are probably only 2 by 4 and not rigid enough, hammering and moving about particularly over wider spans like a living room will probably cause movement and cracks in the ceiling plaster or screws or nails to pop. Just guessing but I think the beams up there are about 3 feet apart. I didn't look at all of them but the ones around the opening were. You could screw or use a power nailer. Oh for-sure, . grin screws all the way. Guess I'll be making a trip to home depot next weekend. I just want to get a surface to walk on in place then I can tackle the rest of it. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] IPOD
and if you want to connect it to your home stereo i make the cables for it. On Sun, 6 Aug 2006, Peter Mikochik wrote: if you look around the internet you can replace the firmware for the ipod with other database re-builders and convert the ipod into a regular mp3 player. just cut and paste stuff into it. i hate i-tunes, it is too annoying. you do have to be a bit of a techy and willing to risk your ipod if you mess up though. pete On Sun, 6 Aug 2006, Dale Alton wrote: Is there any way to make an IPOD accessible? If wrong place please advise Dale [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] I'm a pack-rat!
when I have been successful at this... I've thought of myself collecting space instead of letting items do it for me. Itworks for a while. On Sun, 6 Aug 2006, Barry Levine wrote: Hi Folks, I'm just writing this out of frustration with myself. My workshop, which is as old as the house... Twenty years, is filled with the detritus of projects going back those twenty years, and I can't seem to get myself to throw anything away! What's wrong with me? I need a twelve-step program... Pack-rats anonymous. Hello, my name is Barry Levine... And I keep workshop crap! I have scraps of odd-shaped wood which are good for nothing, except the fireplace. I have specialty nuts, bolts and various other fastening hardware which, if they ever had a purpose, I've long since forgotten what it is. But, of course, you never know when you're going to need a specialty fastener for something which, currently, doesn't exist. I have old power tools which no longer work. I have table-saw blades with broken teeth. Anyone in need of a 10 inch sawblade with broken teeth? Didn't think so. I have scraps of PVC... Again, good for nothing. I have old Christmas tree lights which found their way to my workshop a decade ago because they weren't working. They're still not working. Am I going to bother to fix them? No! So, why do I still have them? Why do I have allen wrenches which came with something or another, yet I no longer own the something or another? Why do I hang on to a handsaw which is hopelessly bowed? Why do I have spools of speaker wire for speakers which I no longer have?... Speaker wire that I'll never use again, having long since moved on to other types of speaker wire? Is it a sin to throw away old speaker wire? I have an old toybox down there, which one of my kids broke when he was about 5 years old. He's now twenty-two. And, the toybox wasn't anything special when we bought it! Though, I suppose it does serve a purpose in that it is the storage place for a whole bunch of other crap which I'll never need or use again. I have an old wooden kitchen chair waiting to be fixed. We replaced that entire kitchen set about 5 years ago. We got rid of it... Except this chair... Which, of course, is still sitting down there, waiting for me to fix. And the old paint! The paint cans! Paint cans from when the house was first built! Can you believe it? And batteries, and battery chargers... From tools which no longer work. But, you just never know when they might spring back to life, and if I threw away the batteries, I'd be sunk. So, there they sit... Just waiting for a purpose in life. Does anyone know of a cure for this disease? I'd be forever in your debt! --Barry To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Replace a Plug
more and more the prongs are differentiated. If this is important for the manufacturer it should be important for us. So try this: Snip through the outside jacket with a blad and peal back an inch of the outside jacket while the device is unplugged and the plug is still on the wire. Then snp and mark the wire that goes to the fatter prong. Tape it off or put a cable tie on it. Then continue with the rest; making sure to attach that wire to the fatter prong in the replacement plug. thanks On Tue, 8 Aug 2006, Ray Boyce wrote: Hi I have sent this out I would like comments on wiring the plug is this correct what has been said here? Instead of tossing out a lamp, appliance or extension cord with a damaged plug, follow these steps to replace the plug. Steps: 1. Decide whether you need a two-pronged plug (ungrounded) or a three-pronged plug (grounded). Replacement plugs can be purchased at hardware stores, lumberyards and home-improvement centers. If you have doubts about the exact plug you need, cut the old one off and take it and a short portion of the cord with you. 2. Select a heavy-duty plug; it may cost a little extra, but the plug will last much longer. 3. Open up the outside cover of the replacement plug. (Most have a screw or two that hold them closed, or feature a snap-lock system that can be pried open with a thin-bladed screwdriver.) 4. Cut off the old plug, if you haven't done so already. With a wire stripper, strip each wire in the cord to which you're attaching the new plug with a wire stripper. About 1/2 to 3/4 inch of bare wire is all that's needed. 5. Attach one wire under the screws at the end of each plug prong. If it's a two-pronged plug, it doesn't matter which wire is hooked to which prong. The cord will work either way. If it's a three-wire grounded plug, you'll need to be sure that the ground wire (with green insulation) is attached to the ground prong, which is the round prong. The other two can be attached either way. 6. Put the cover back on and snap or screw it into place. Your cord is ready to be plugged in. Tips: Make sure that no bare wires are touching anything other than the attachment they're supposed to be touching. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] I'm a pack-rat!
RJ I will come and stay with you for 3 days while your wife comes and visits my wife for the same time period. Maybe she can help rid my wife of her packratism I sware my wife could start a gift shop and a fabric store at the same time. On a note that is actually rlated to this list, I have a wall that is about 12 feet long or so. I would like to shelve it from one side to the other and make it about 15 inchest deep or so. I would like to shelve it from floor to within 12 inches from the seeling. any economic yet affective suggestions? To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Propane Safety
Wow! After reading this I feel like I should get an electric waterheater. However, the cost of electricity is absurd. Thanks so much! Betsy At 05:17 PM 8/7/2006, you wrote: Hi SAFETY NOTICE For your safety, propane has an odor added so you can detect leaks. You and each person using or handling propane of your household must know the smell of propane. Ask for a scratch 'n sniff brochure or MSDS to demonstrate the odor. If anyone is unable to recognize the odor of propane, call us immediately. Propane is heavier than air; therefore, leaks will initially settle to floor or ground levels. To check for propane, carefully smell in low spots. Under some of the following conditions, you may not be able to smell a gas leak. For example: . Age, colds, allergies, sinus congestion or the use of tobacco, alcohol or drugs may diminish your sense of smell. . Cooking or other strong odors may cover up the smell of gas. . In certain circumstances, propane gas may lose its distinctive smell this is called ODORANT FADE' . Sometimes propane gas can lose its odor if a leak occurs underground or if there Is rust on the inside of the cylinder or piping. For those reasons, it is recommended that you purchase arid install propane and gas detectors according to manufacturer's instructions as a back up warning device, If anyone using or handling propane is unable to recognize the odor of propane, you should not use it until you have purchased and installed gas detector(s). WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS 1. Put out all smoking materials and other open flames. 2. DO NOT operate a light switch, telephone, cigarette lighter, appliance or thermo stat. Any spark in the area where propane gas is present may ignite the gas. 3. Get everyone out of the building immediately. 4. Shutoff the gas supply at the tank or cylinder. (See below) 5. Call a Gas Repair Company - use your neighbor's telephone If gas odor is in the building. 6. Have your service person locate and repair the leak. Have your service person air out the area and check and re-light your gas appliances. Do not return to the building until you are advised that all leaks have been repaired and it is safe to return. RELIGHTING YOUR PILOTS We strongly recommend that for safety reasons you call or qualified service company to relight pilots. However, if you relight the pilots yourself: - Turn all appliance controls and manual shut-off valves to the OFF position. - Slowly open the tank shut-off valve. - Carefully smell for the presence of propane at floor level and in low spots before attempting to relight the pilots. - If gas is detected - STOP - See What To Do If You Smell Gas. - Follow the manufacturers instructions for pilot lighting. If you cannot find the instructions, do not attempt lighting the pilot. OTHER IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES - Don't allow unqualified personnel to service your propane system or appliance. - Don't let your system run out of propane. - Don't enter an area where you suspect a gas leak. If you are in such an area leave immediately - Be alert for propane odor when working in areas where propane is used. Even a faint odor may indicate a hazardous situation. - Do not try to judge for yourself the level of danger of a gas leak by trying to determine if the smell of gas is weak or strong. All gas leaks pose a serious risk. - Repeated pilot outages could indicate a hazardous condition. Don't at tempt relighting the pilot, or service your equipment. Call. another qualified service company. - If one of your gas appliances has been flooded, shutoff the gas immediately at the tank. Do not use your gas system again until the wet or flooded equipment has been checked and serviced. - Improperly vented or defective appliances can cause potentially fatal carbon monoxide poisoning. Have your propane system and appliances periodically inspected by another qualified service company. - Don't tamper with or use tools to operate controls. If controls are difficult to operate by hand, call Al Parsch Oil Co. or another qualified ser vice company immediately. - Keep combustible products, like gasoline, kerosene or cleaners in a separate room from propane appliances. Your appliances pilot lights could ignite the fumes from these combustibles. - Don't operate any gas appliance without reading the instructions care fully. CYLINDER SAFETY 1. Contact with the liquid contents of cylinder will cause freeze burns to the skin. 2. Do not tamper with a cylinder. Keep children away from it at all times. 3. Cylinders must always be stored and used out of doors. Never store cylinders in any en closed area, garage or building. 4. When not connected for use, keep cylinder valve turned off and for 45 lb. capacity or less, plug or cap valve outlet. Self contained outdoor cooking appliances must be used with a cylinder of 20 lb. capacity or less. 5. Do not use, store or transport cylinder where it would be exposed to high temperatures, such as near a stove,
Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Replace a Plug
Plug replacement instructions said in part. 5. Attach one wire under the screws at the end of each plug prong. If it's a two-pronged plug, it doesn't matter which wire is hooked to which prong. Many two prong plugs used in the US have one prong wider than the other. These can only be plugged in one way. It certainly does matter which wire goes to which prong of a polarized plug. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. To subscribe to my group send an email to, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Antique electronics site: http://www.funwithtubes.net. Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com. - Original Message - From: Ray Boyce [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 7:57 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] How to Replace a Plug Hi I have sent this out I would like comments on wiring the plug is this correct what has been said here? Instead of tossing out a lamp, appliance or extension cord with a damaged plug, follow these steps to replace the plug. Steps: 1. Decide whether you need a two-pronged plug (ungrounded) or a three-pronged plug (grounded). Replacement plugs can be purchased at hardware stores, lumberyards and home-improvement centers. If you have doubts about the exact plug you need, cut the old one off and take it and a short portion of the cord with you. 2. Select a heavy-duty plug; it may cost a little extra, but the plug will last much longer. 3. Open up the outside cover of the replacement plug. (Most have a screw or two that hold them closed, or feature a snap-lock system that can be pried open with a thin-bladed screwdriver.) 4. Cut off the old plug, if you haven't done so already. With a wire stripper, strip each wire in the cord to which you're attaching the new plug with a wire stripper. About 1/2 to 3/4 inch of bare wire is all that's needed. 5. Attach one wire under the screws at the end of each plug prong. If it's a two-pronged plug, it doesn't matter which wire is hooked to which prong. The cord will work either way. If it's a three-wire grounded plug, you'll need to be sure that the ground wire (with green insulation) is attached to the ground prong, which is the round prong. The other two can be attached either way. 6. Put the cover back on and snap or screw it into place. Your cord is ready to be plugged in. Tips: Make sure that no bare wires are touching anything other than the attachment they're supposed to be touching. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] I'm a pack-rat!
At most home improvement and hardware stores you can get finished shelves in widths of 8, 10, and 12 inches and lengths of 2, 4, and 6 feet. There are vertical rails that you screw to the studs and horizontal shelf supports that lock into the vertical rails at about 2 inch intervals. You can place multiple shelves end to end and lock the shelf holders into the vertical rails where ever you want them. These wouldn't hold up bags of sac creet but they will hold up quite a bit of stuff. It's a pack rat's dream. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. To subscribe to my group send an email to, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Antique electronics site: http://www.funwithtubes.net. Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com. - Original Message - From: Robert J. Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 11:20 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] I'm a pack-rat! RJ I will come and stay with you for 3 days while your wife comes and visits my wife for the same time period. Maybe she can help rid my wife of her packratism I sware my wife could start a gift shop and a fabric store at the same time. On a note that is actually rlated to this list, I have a wall that is about 12 feet long or so. I would like to shelve it from one side to the other and make it about 15 inchest deep or so. I would like to shelve it from floor to within 12 inches from the seeling. any economic yet affective suggestions? To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] How to Replace a Plug
Hi Max I thought it seemed wrong. The Earth prong out here is flat but wider than the others but this is on a 15 amp outlet. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Max Robinson Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 2:31 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Replace a Plug Plug replacement instructions said in part. 5. Attach one wire under the screws at the end of each plug prong. If it's a two-pronged plug, it doesn't matter which wire is hooked to which prong. Many two prong plugs used in the US have one prong wider than the other. These can only be plugged in one way. It certainly does matter which wire goes to which prong of a polarized plug. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. To subscribe to my group send an email to, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Antique electronics site: http://www.funwithtubes.net. Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com. - Original Message - From: Ray Boyce [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 7:57 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] How to Replace a Plug Hi I have sent this out I would like comments on wiring the plug is this correct what has been said here? Instead of tossing out a lamp, appliance or extension cord with a damaged plug, follow these steps to replace the plug. Steps: 1. Decide whether you need a two-pronged plug (ungrounded) or a three-pronged plug (grounded). Replacement plugs can be purchased at hardware stores, lumberyards and home-improvement centers. If you have doubts about the exact plug you need, cut the old one off and take it and a short portion of the cord with you. 2. Select a heavy-duty plug; it may cost a little extra, but the plug will last much longer. 3. Open up the outside cover of the replacement plug. (Most have a screw or two that hold them closed, or feature a snap-lock system that can be pried open with a thin-bladed screwdriver.) 4. Cut off the old plug, if you haven't done so already. With a wire stripper, strip each wire in the cord to which you're attaching the new plug with a wire stripper. About 1/2 to 3/4 inch of bare wire is all that's needed. 5. Attach one wire under the screws at the end of each plug prong. If it's a two-pronged plug, it doesn't matter which wire is hooked to which prong. The cord will work either way. If it's a three-wire grounded plug, you'll need to be sure that the ground wire (with green insulation) is attached to the ground prong, which is the round prong. The other two can be attached either way. 6. Put the cover back on and snap or screw it into place. Your cord is ready to be plugged in. Tips: Make sure that no bare wires are touching anything other than the attachment they're supposed to be touching. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links ** This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not disclose or use the information contained in it. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and delete the e-mail. Any content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of Eraring Energy must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by Eraring
