Re: [BlindHandyMan] interesting site
This is a cool site. At first I thought it might be a joke since he is called Trapper John, like that tv show, but hey, thanks for the reference. - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh To: Handyman-Blind Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2007 7:23 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] interesting site Last week I purchased some liquid fence to keep rabbits out of the yard. A friend has a problem with squirrels and chipmunks he wrote to the liquid fence co. and was directed to this site for possible help. I read some of the site and found it very interesting, they explain how to build a trap for snakes, how to eliminate a skunk without getting sprayed and a few other things. http://www.asktrapperjohn.com/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] off topic question on Fidelco
Scot: If you go to www.gdui.org http://www.gdui.org/ There is a link to a guide dog school survey which yu might find useful. Good luck. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Scott Howell Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2007 11:35 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] off topic question on Fidelco Thank you Victor, I'll do just that. Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:s.howell%40verizon.net net On Jul 29, 2007, at 12:03 PM, Victor Gouveia wrote: Hi Scott, There is a guide dogs list that I belong to and moderate, simply called Guidedogs. It's a Yahoo Groups list, and low traffic. You can send a message to: guidedogs-subscribe mailto:guidedogs-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com @yahoogroups.com Once you send the blank message, just fill in the survey, and you'll get approved right away. The list is not school specific, and there are members from all the guidedogs schools in North America. We even have members from the U. K. and other parts of the world, including New Zealand and Singapore. As I said, they should be able to answer any questions you might have. Victor Gouveia [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] off topic question on Fidelco
Thanks, was some interesting bits of info. Of course I like to hear from someone directly to get the dirt as they say. grin Was helpful and thanks again. Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Jul 29, 2007, at 12:38 PM, William Stephan wrote: Scot: If you go to www.gdui.org http://www.gdui.org/ There is a link to a guide dog school survey which yu might find useful. Good luck. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Scott Howell Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2007 11:35 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] off topic question on Fidelco Thank you Victor, I'll do just that. Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:s.howell%40verizon.net net On Jul 29, 2007, at 12:03 PM, Victor Gouveia wrote: Hi Scott, There is a guide dogs list that I belong to and moderate, simply called Guidedogs. It's a Yahoo Groups list, and low traffic. You can send a message to: guidedogs-subscribe mailto:guidedogs-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com @yahoogroups.com Once you send the blank message, just fill in the survey, and you'll get approved right away. The list is not school specific, and there are members from all the guidedogs schools in North America. We even have members from the U. K. and other parts of the world, including New Zealand and Singapore. As I said, they should be able to answer any questions you might have. Victor Gouveia [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] off topic question on Fidelco
II know there is a Fidelco handlers list but I don't have any idea what the subscribe address is. Try googling Fidelco and see what you can find. I can however highly recommend German Shepherds HTH -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Scott Howell Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2007 9:24 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] off topic question on Fidelco Hello folks, I realize this is off topic, but please grant me some latitude. If there is anyone on the list who has had a dog guide from Fidelco and would be willing to speak with me regarding their program, I would really appreciate it. I'd be willing to call you or we can just exchange some e-mail. I'm familiar with several school's programs and have had dogs now for 15 years, but Fidelco is one program I'm not as familiar with or know anyone who has a dog from them. tnx Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the Blind Computing list, then visit the following address for more information: http://jaws-users.com/mailman/listinfo/blind-computing_jaws- users.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 -- BEGIN-ANTISPAM-VOTING-LINKS -- Teach Infowest Spam Trap if this mail (ID 112410525) is spam: Spam: https://spamtrap.infowest.com/canit/b.php?i=112410525m=509f c107bb4cc=s Not spam: https://spamtrap.infowest.com/canit/b.php?i=112410525m=509f c107bb4cc=n Forget vote: https://spamtrap.infowest.com/canit/b.php?i=112410525m=509f c107bb4cc=f -- END-ANTISPAM-VOTING-LINKS
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Engine Question
Victor, Under the circumstances let me give you Larry's guide to finding an honest service tech. 1. Make certain the batteries in your bullshit detector are fully charged. 2. Ask friends and neighbors who they take their cars to and are they satisfied. 3. When you go into the shop don't tell them what you think is wrong, let them tell you. 4. If petagrees are important to you look for an A.S.E certified repair facility. 5. If you have a relationship with a local parts store or tool guy you might ask them for a recommendation. In my opinion #1 is by far the most important. BTW, your wife's car has just reached the legal drinking age in most states and I would hate to try and guess at the symptoms you described. Good luck my man... -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Victor Gouveia Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2007 1:12 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Engine Question Hi Larry, I appreciate every thing you have said, however, double talk doesn't even come close to covering what you've said. LOL. Any chance you can dumb it down for us suckers who only know what a dipstick is, and I don't mean in the biblical sense. Smile. Victor Gouveia 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 Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the Blind Computing list, then visit the following address for more information: http://jaws-users.com/mailman/listinfo/blind-computing_jaws- users.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 -- BEGIN-ANTISPAM-VOTING-LINKS -- Teach Infowest Spam Trap if this mail (ID 112292124) is spam: Spam: https://spamtrap.infowest.com/canit/b.php?i=112292124m=27a7 2224a34dc=s Not spam: https://spamtrap.infowest.com/canit/b.php?i=112292124m=27a7 2224a34dc=n Forget vote: https://spamtrap.infowest.com/canit/b.php?i=112292124m=27a7 2224a34dc=f -- END-ANTISPAM-VOTING-LINKS
Re: [BlindHandyMan] off topic question on Fidelco
I have a fidelco dog: here is how to subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] John - Original Message - From: Scott Howell To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2007 8:23 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] off topic question on Fidelco Hello folks, I realize this is off topic, but please grant me some latitude. If there is anyone on the list who has had a dog guide from Fidelco and would be willing to speak with me regarding their program, I would really appreciate it. I'd be willing to call you or we can just exchange some e-mail. I'm familiar with several school's programs and have had dogs now for 15 years, but Fidelco is one program I'm not as familiar with or know anyone who has a dog from them. tnx Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.22/921 - Release Date: 7/26/2007 11:16 PM [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] Different Types of Brake Fluid
What are the different types of brake fluid? Description: Brake fluid is a specially formulated liquid used in the brake hydraulic system. Brake fluid must meet one of three U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) specifications. DOT3 and DOT4 are glycol-based fluids, which absorb water. DOT5 is a silicone-based fluid and does not absorb water. The main difference is that DOT3 and DOT4 absorb water, while DOT5 doesn't. Most cars use DOT 3 fluid from the factory. Purpose: Since liquids can't be compressed, brake fluid transmits force to various parts of the braking system when you step on the brake pedal. Brake fluid must also have a high boiling point because of the heat generated during braking and must not freeze during cold temperatures. DOT 3 and DOT 4 fluids also attract small amounts of water that may collect in the brake system. Maintenance Tips/Suggestions: Check the brake fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir regularly, ideally at every oil change. Most cars use semi-transparent reservoirs that have level markings to make fluid monitoring easy. If you need to add fluid, use only the type of fluid recommended in your car's owner's manual. Do not leave the cover off the master cylinder any longer than necessary; DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluids attract water. Use extreme care when handling DOT 3 and DOT 4 fluid as it quickly destroys paint if spilled. On cars with disc brakes, it's normal for the fluid level to gradually drop as the brakes wear. This fluid fills up the space left by the disc brake caliper pistons as they move outward with brake wear. However, if you find that brake fluid needs to be added frequently, there may be a leak in the hydraulic system. Have the system inspected as soon as possible by a qualified service technician. Your owner's manual may specify periodic flushing and filling of the brake hydraulic system, which should not be overlooked. This is a service best left to professional technicians, as many cars with ABS have specialized brake-bleeding procedures. Braking systems with ABS can also generate extremely high hydraulic pressures, which can be dangerous. Once again, consult a professional service technician if your car needs ABS or hydraulic system service.
Re: [BlindHandyMan] air nibbler
Hi, Air nibbler is a air tool for cutting sheet metal and other type material. The air nibbler that I have will cut up to 16 gage metal and other stuff. OH YA I got my air nibbler to work today don't really know what I did but now it works just one of those things that we will never know why... ROB from Minnesota - Original Message - From: Cy Selfridge To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2007 3:40 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] air nibbler Okay, what on Earth is an Air Nibbler? Cy, the Ancient Okie... _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rob Monitor Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2007 3:02 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] air nibbler HI, Well just yesterday I got my new AIR NIBBLER by good old UPS... Hope some one here knows some thing about the air nibblers. What happen to me is that I made about 6 cuts with this thing and it stopped cutting. Now does any one how a air nibbler works and maybe what is wrong with it the place I bought it from is closed till Monday and I would like to see if I can get it working before then... THANKS ROB from Minnesota [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.23/924 - Release Date: 7/28/2007 3:50 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.23/924 - Release Date: 7/28/2007 3:50 PM [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] Servicing Your Lawn Mower
There are a few things you can do before each use to keep your lawn mower running and clipping efficiently. It only takes a few seconds to check these few things, yet overlooking them can add up to costly repairs. . Check the oil. Oil is the blood of your lawnmower, keeping the engine parts lubricated and moving smoothly. Checking the oil before each use of the mower is easily the most important thing you can do to prolong the life of your mower. Maintaining the correct oil level will keep the engine working properly, so if it's looking low be sure to add some fresh oil. If the oil looks dirty you'll want to change it. List of 1 items . Gasoline. Use only fresh, quality gas for your lawn mower. If your mower has starting or performance problems after purchasing gasoline, immediately change the fuel to a different kind from a different station. Also, it's important to use only fuel recommended by the manufacturer for your mower. Using a different kind of fuel, such as leaded when the mower engine calls for unleaded can result in engine damage. List of 1 items . Check the blades. If you were a good lawn mower owner, you would have checked and cleaned the blades off after the last use. However, not everyone is perfect, so doing this before the next use is sufficient. This is a very important step, don't miss it! Sharp, straight blades will give your lawn the best cut. Dull mower blades rip the grass, which can expose it to diseases. Crooked blades result in an uneven cut. Weekly/monthly maintenance A few minutes of work at the end of mowing can help to prolong your mower's life as well as keep your lawn looking great throughout the mowing season. If you can't get to these things each time you mow then set aside time to check your mower once a month. These tips will help ensure that your mower will remain rust-free and ready to mow at a moment's notice. . Keep your mower clean. Lawn clippings and debris can build up along the underside of your mower, keeping parts from moving freely and enabling the build up of rust. It's important to wash the underside of your mower after each use to remove any clippings. List of 1 items . Filters and lube. Clean filters and free-moving parts help to ensure your mower engine produces ample power and is fuel efficient. You'll want to check the spark plug to make sure it's clean and gapped correctly. The air filter and fuel filter need to be changed or cleaned regularly as well-plan on changing your air filter at the beginning of the mowing season and at least once during the middle of the season. You'll also want to lube the appropriate joints and wheel bearings, as well as the choke and throttle linkages to keep things moving well. List of 1 items . Maintain the blade. Your lawnmower's efficiency, and the beauty and health of your lawn, depend on a sharp blade that is free of nicks and dents. Check the blade to make sure it's straight, balanced and sharp. If it's dull you can remove the blade and sharpen it with a file (put the blade in a vise grip for safety). You can also take it to a service station specializing in that sort of repair for sharpening or replacement. Plan on sharpening your blade at least once a year-more if you mow a lot. Winter storage Proper storage during winter (or any period of time longer than a month) can also make a big difference on your lawn mower's working condition. A mower that is left with a half a tank of gas and left out in the elements will probably need repair or replacing in the spring. Follow the steps below to ensure a mower ready to tackle fresh growth when spring rolls around. . Remove lawn clippings and other debris from your lawnmower with a garden hose. Allow to dry in the sun to avoid rusting. Make sure you clean the underside thoroughly as well, using a putty knife to scrape out thick accumulations. Make sure you check the blade housing for needed repairs, tightening, etc. List of 1 items . Top off the gas/fuel in the tank before storing your mower. Fill it as full as possible to keep water from building up in the gas tank. You'll also want to add a gas additive to help keep the environmental additives in the gasoline from breaking down and harming the engine parts. List of 1 items . Spray fogging oil (available at your automotive parts store) into the carburetor to remove gas from the lines for the winter. You'll want to start your mower and run it until it stalls while you're spraying. Afterwards, remove the spark plug and spray into the plug opening to keep the parts lubricated inside the engine. While most people recommend lubricating oil for this step, fogging oil will break down less over the winter months and accumulate on the engine parts. Afterwards, replace the spark plug but do not connect it. List of 1 items . Cover the mower with plastic and store in a dry place, such as the garage or basement.
[BlindHandyMan] Coolant and Radiator Service
Coolant Radiator Service Did you know that up to a third of the heat energy produced by an internal combustion engine ends up as waste heat in the cooling system? A gallon of gasoline produces about 19,000 to 20,000 BTUs of heat energy when it is burned, which is enough to boil over 120 gallons of water! So the two or so gallons of coolant that circulate within the typical automotive cooling system have to carry away a lot of heat. The radiator also has to be fairly efficient at getting rid of the heat, too, otherwise the BTUs will start to back up and make the engine overheat. An efficient cooling system, therefore, requires several things: an adequate supply of coolant, an efficient heat exchanger, a fan to pull air through the radiator at low speeds, a water pump to keep the coolant moving, and a thermostat to regulate the operating temperature of the engine for good performance, fuel economy and emissions. The coolant must also have the right mix of water and antifreeze to provide adequate freezing and boiling protection, and the proper amount of corrosion inhibitors to protect against rust, oxidation and electrolysis. To keep the cooling system in good operating condition, it's important to check the level, strength and condition of the coolant on a regular basis - and to replace or recycle the coolant before the protective additives are entirely depleted. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, cooling system failure is the leading cause of mechanical breakdowns on the highway. And according to numerous aftermarket surveys that have been performed over the years, coolant neglect is one of the leading causes of cooling system breakdowns. Check The Level One reason for checking the coolant level regularly is to detect leaks that can lead to overheating. The level should be checked at the coolant reservoir, not the radiator, because the radiator will siphon coolant from the reservoir when it is needed. Most vehicles will lose a little coolant over time due to evaporation from the reservoir. But a significant loss of coolant in a relatively short period of time usually signals a leak, a radiator cap that isn't holding pressure or a cooling system that's running too hot. Visually inspect the radiator, water pump, hoses, freeze plugs, etc. for external leaks, and then pressure test the radiator and cap to find out where the coolant is going. A tight system should hold the maximum rated pressure for at least two minutes with no drop in the gauge reading. If you don't see any visible leaks and the system holds pressure, make sure the cap is good and has the correct pressure rating for the application (somebody may have replaced it with the wrong cap). Still can't find where the coolant is going? Check the automatic transmission dipstick. A leaky ATF oil cooler loop in the radiator may be allowing ATF fluid and coolant to intermingle. If the system does not hold pressure, you've found an internal leak. Now you have to figure out where. Check the level and appearance of the oil on the dipstick for coolant contamination in the crankcase. A higher-than-normal oil level and/or a foamy appearance to the oil or droplets of coolant on the dipstick would tell you the engine has a leaky head gasket or cracked block. Coolant leaking into a combustion chamber past the head gasket or through a crack in the cylinder head will often foul the spark plug and contaminate the oxygen sensor. The silicate corrosion inhibitors in conventional antifreeze will poison the O2 sensor, so plan on replacing the sensor(s) if this has happened. If no leaks are found, the loss of coolant may be due to long-term neglect or a temporary episode of overheating. Ask your customer if the engine has overheated recently. A defective cooling fan, slipping drive belt, exhaust restriction (plugged converter) or even overloading the engine may have caused the system to get too hot and boil over. Check The Strength Checking the strength of the coolant to determine the concentration of antifreeze in the coolant is just as important for hot weather driving as it is for cold weather. A 50/50 mixture of ethylene glycol (EG) antifreeze and water will provide boiling protection up to about 255° with a 15 psi cap, and freezing protection down to -34° F. By comparison, a 50/50 mixture of propylene glycol (PG) antifreeze and water will provide boiling protection to 257° F and freezing protection to -26° F. Increasing the concentration of antifreeze in the coolant will raise its boiling temperature and lower its freezing point. Even so, the maximum concentration of antifreeze should usually be limited to 65% to 70% because too much antifreeze and not enough water reduces the coolant's ability to carry heat - which increases the risk of overheating in hot weather. Radiator tube corrosion. Radiator tank removed Something else to keep in mind is that EG and PG antifreezes have slightly
RE: [BlindHandyMan] air nibbler
Air powered tin snips. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Cy Selfridge Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2007 2:41 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] air nibbler Okay, what on Earth is an Air Nibbler? Cy, the Ancient Okie... _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rob Monitor Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2007 3:02 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] air nibbler HI, Well just yesterday I got my new AIR NIBBLER by good old UPS... Hope some one here knows some thing about the air nibblers. What happen to me is that I made about 6 cuts with this thing and it stopped cutting. Now does any one how a air nibbler works and maybe what is wrong with it the place I bought it from is closed till Monday and I would like to see if I can get it working before then... THANKS ROB from Minnesota [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.23/924 - Release Date: 7/28/2007 3:50 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.23/924 - Release Date: 7/28/2007 3:50 PM [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 Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the Blind Computing list, then visit the following address for more information: http://jaws-users.com/mailman/listinfo/blind-computing_jaws- users.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 -- BEGIN-ANTISPAM-VOTING-LINKS -- Teach Infowest Spam Trap if this mail (ID 112446150) is spam: Spam: https://spamtrap.infowest.com/canit/b.php?i=112446150m=4443 e95b769ac=s Not spam: https://spamtrap.infowest.com/canit/b.php?i=112446150m=4443 e95b769ac=n Forget vote: https://spamtrap.infowest.com/canit/b.php?i=112446150m=4443 e95b769ac=f -- END-ANTISPAM-VOTING-LINKS
[BlindHandyMan] Sweating toilet
Today I repaired a sweating toilet for my neighbors. Used a sweat kit made up of thin Styrofoam and approxy glue. If this doesn't work, the next thing I will try is a mixing valve that will add hot water to the tank. RJ
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sweating toilet
I installed one of those kits last year and it is still holding but I am not confident that it will stay put for ever. I too was thinking of installing a mixing valve when the time comes but was wondering if anyone knows if there is some place where I can purchase a toilet that is manufactured with an insolated tank? Seems to me that the manufacturers surely would have made such a thing by now. - Original Message - From: RJ To: Handyman Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2007 18:49 Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Sweating toilet Today I repaired a sweating toilet for my neighbors. Used a sweat kit made up of thin Styrofoam and approxy glue. If this doesn't work, the next thing I will try is a mixing valve that will add hot water to the tank. RJ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] Bed off update, and Question
Hey Guys, I've gotten a few more things done in the last couple of weeks. I wish I was doing this project in a garage. I've lost so much time because of the weather we have been having. I have no place to work in the house either. The project goes on anyway. I've started Painting; I've done from the back of the front cab mounts back. I was in a panic trying to create a shelter around the frame before it started raining. I did get it done in time though. I missed a couple spots painting. In back of those shock mounts, right in front of the cross member, but right in back of the brace, Was very challenging! I was satisfied with the job I did though. I sanded down everything once the paint cured, with some 400 grit paper. I have applied a second coat of paint on the inside of the main rails, and the areas that I missed the first time. Once it cures I will sand it to with 400 grit paper. Thin I will apply a final coat. I've also been able to get the traction bar mounts, spring mounts, and the gas tank sanded and painted. I've picked up the gas tank strap that snapped when taking apart. I've gotten the 8 feet of quarter inch brake line for along the main rail, and 8 feet of 3 16th inch line for the Axle. I've gotten the Bracket and the Hose that is connected to the Pumpkin, that distributes the brake fluid through the 3 16 inch Lines along the axle to the wheel cylinders. I also said the heck with it, and ordered the breather hose for the axle too. The Hanger brackets that go along the main rails, in which holds the 3 fuel lines, brake line, and the wires, will be in tomorrow. The traction bars that I bought back in 98 have been discontinued, so I had to order a set of Polyurethane bushings for GM one ton springs. I will cut the bushings and sleeves to the correct size before reassembling. I picked up a new 3 inch body lift. I've gotten the axle degreased. And the rest of the stuff witch includes, 2 shocks, Drive shaft, hitch, hitch extensions, traction bars, both gas tank straps, u bolts, and the u bolt plates sanded, and they are ready to be painted too. I tried to order the inside gas tank strap insulators, but I was told that they are discontinued. I feel pretty lucky so far, because this is only the 2ndnd thing that has been a little hard to find. Can someone suggest something to use to replace the inside gas tank strap insulators? I can't wait to start putting this back together, because painting blind is for the birds. LOL. Take care Yawl, Roger C Bachelder 3rd [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Lights on in the shop.
I get it. I thought you were trying or able to crank 5000v in that shop. :S On Sat, 28 Jul 2007, Max Robinson wrote: There are 4 jacks along the bottom of the Simpson 260 V O M. On the left are the common and positive close together. On the right side are two more one for 5000 volts DC and the other for 5000 volts AC. I should have had my leads plugged into the common and positive but instead they were in the 5000 AC and 5000 DC jacks. Because these are mutually exclusive I don't think there was a complete circuit through the meter. No harm done. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2007 10:46 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Lights on in the shop. Max 5000? How so? Sorry I'm a bit dense. Congrats. On Fri, 27 Jul 2007, Max Robinson wrote: Hi B H M ers. Today I hung a temporary light socket, from the wires, and got lights on in the shop. I actually had power to the box yesterday although I had a little scare. I checked for power with my trusty Simpson 260 and didn't get any readings. After testing for power at the house end of the wires, using a different meter, I found I had plugged the test leads into the wrong jacks. When you plug one lead to 5000 DC and the other to 5000 AC you don't get even a small reading. That's what my friend John Smith calls a short between the head sets. After connecting the meter right I found 125 and 250 exactly where they were supposed to be. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the Blind Computing list, then visit the following address for more information: http://jaws-users.com/mailman/listinfo/blind-computing_jaws-users.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: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.23/924 - Release Date: 7/28/2007 3:50 PM
Re: [BlindHandyMan] interesting site
Another very cool website was mentioned by Max last week. www.thinkgeek.com lots of cool stuff. On Sat, 28 Jul 2007, Lenny McHugh wrote: Last week I purchased some liquid fence to keep rabbits out of the yard. A friend has a problem with squirrels and chipmunks he wrote to the liquid fence co. and was directed to this site for possible help. I read some of the site and found it very interesting, they explain how to build a trap for snakes, how to eliminate a skunk without getting sprayed and a few other things. http://www.asktrapperjohn.com/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] air nibbler
Man, that is as slick as sliced bread! I sure could have used one of those a few years ago when I made a metal roof for my back porch. Cy, the Ancient Okie... _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Larry Stansifer Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2007 5:28 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] air nibbler Air powered tin snips. -Original Message- From: HYPERLINK mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com[EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:HYPERLINK mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Cy Selfridge Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2007 2:41 PM To: HYPERLINK mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] air nibbler Okay, what on Earth is an Air Nibbler? Cy, the Ancient Okie... _ From: HYPERLINK mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com[EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:HYPERLINK mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rob Monitor Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2007 3:02 PM To: HYPERLINK mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [BlindHandyMan] air nibbler HI, Well just yesterday I got my new AIR NIBBLER by good old UPS... Hope some one here knows some thing about the air nibblers. What happen to me is that I made about 6 cuts with this thing and it stopped cutting. Now does any one how a air nibbler works and maybe what is wrong with it the place I bought it from is closed till Monday and I would like to see if I can get it working before then... THANKS ROB from Minnesota [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.23/924 - Release Date: 7/28/2007 3:50 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.23/924 - Release Date: 7/28/2007 3:50 PM [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link HYPERLINK http://acbradio.org/handyman.htmlhttp://acbradio.-org/handyman.-html or HYPERLINK ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ftp://ftp.acbradio.-org/ acbradio--archives/-handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. HYPERLINK http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturdayhttp://www.acbrad io-.org/news/-xml/podcast.-php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: HYPERLINK http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/http://www.jaws--users.com/-handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address HYPERLINK http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/http://www.mail- -archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ If you would like to join the Blind Computing list, then visit the following address for more information: HYPERLINK http://jaws-users.com/mailman/listinfo/blind-computing_jaws-http://jaws--u sers.com/-mailman/listinfo-/blind-computing-_jaws- users.com For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: HYPERLINK mailto:blindhandyman-help%40yahoogroups.com[EMAIL PROTECTED] -.com Yahoo! Groups Links -- BEGIN-ANTISPAM--VOTING-LINKS --- Teach Infowest Spam Trap if this mail (ID 112446150) is spam: Spam: HYPERLINK https://spamtrap.infowest.com/canit/b.php?i=112446150m=4443https://spamtr ap.-infowest.-com/canit/-b.php?i=11244615-0m=4443 e95b769ac=s Not spam: HYPERLINK https://spamtrap.infowest.com/canit/b.php?i=112446150m=4443https://spamtr ap.-infowest.-com/canit/-b.php?i=11244615-0m=4443 e95b769ac=n Forget vote: HYPERLINK https://spamtrap.infowest.com/canit/b.php?i=112446150m=4443https://spamtr ap.-infowest.-com/canit/-b.php?i=11244615-0m=4443 e95b769ac=f --- END-ANTISPAM--VOTING-LINKS No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.23/924 - Release Date: 7/28/2007 3:50 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.23/924 - Release Date: 7/28/2007 3:50 PM [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
question Rob, Re: [BlindHandyMan] air nibbler
Is 16 guage sheet stock the same as a 16 AWg wire? Always wondered if it was the same scale or different just to confuse us :) On Sun, 29 Jul 2007, Rob Monitor wrote: Hi, Air nibbler is a air tool for cutting sheet metal and other type material. The air nibbler that I have will cut up to 16 gage metal and other stuff. OH YA I got my air nibbler to work today don't really know what I did but now it works just one of those things that we will never know why... ROB from Minnesota - Original Message - From: Cy Selfridge To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2007 3:40 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] air nibbler Okay, what on Earth is an Air Nibbler? Cy, the Ancient Okie... _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rob Monitor Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2007 3:02 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] air nibbler HI, Well just yesterday I got my new AIR NIBBLER by good old UPS... Hope some one here knows some thing about the air nibblers. What happen to me is that I made about 6 cuts with this thing and it stopped cutting. Now does any one how a air nibbler works and maybe what is wrong with it the place I bought it from is closed till Monday and I would like to see if I can get it working before then... THANKS ROB from Minnesota [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.23/924 - Release Date: 7/28/2007 3:50 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.23/924 - Release Date: 7/28/2007 3:50 PM [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Bed off update, and Question
Roger, you really should talk to us about this project on the handy man show. We record on Tuesday afternoon, we call our guest at three twenty central time. If you want to talk to us about this big project you have going on, send me a contact number to my home e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] Regards Don - Original Message - From: Roger Bachelder To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2007 5:59 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Bed off update, and Question Hey Guys, I've gotten a few more things done in the last couple of weeks. I wish I was doing this project in a garage. I've lost so much time because of the weather we have been having. I have no place to work in the house either. The project goes on anyway. I've started Painting; I've done from the back of the front cab mounts back. I was in a panic trying to create a shelter around the frame before it started raining. I did get it done in time though. I missed a couple spots painting. In back of those shock mounts, right in front of the cross member, but right in back of the brace, Was very challenging! I was satisfied with the job I did though. I sanded down everything once the paint cured, with some 400 grit paper. I have applied a second coat of paint on the inside of the main rails, and the areas that I missed the first time. Once it cures I will sand it to with 400 grit paper. Thin I will apply a final coat. I've also been able to get the traction bar mounts, spring mounts, and the gas tank sanded and painted. I've picked up the gas tank strap that snapped when taking apart. I've gotten the 8 feet of quarter inch brake line for along the main rail, and 8 feet of 3 16th inch line for the Axle. I've gotten the Bracket and the Hose that is connected to the Pumpkin, that distributes the brake fluid through the 3 16 inch Lines along the axle to the wheel cylinders. I also said the heck with it, and ordered the breather hose for the axle too. The Hanger brackets that go along the main rails, in which holds the 3 fuel lines, brake line, and the wires, will be in tomorrow. The traction bars that I bought back in 98 have been discontinued, so I had to order a set of Polyurethane bushings for GM one ton springs. I will cut the bushings and sleeves to the correct size before reassembling. I picked up a new 3 inch body lift. I've gotten the axle degreased. And the rest of the stuff witch includes, 2 shocks, Drive shaft, hitch, hitch extensions, traction bars, both gas tank straps, u bolts, and the u bolt plates sanded, and they are ready to be painted too. I tried to order the inside gas tank strap insulators, but I was told that they are discontinued. I feel pretty lucky so far, because this is only the 2ndnd thing that has been a little hard to find. Can someone suggest something to use to replace the inside gas tank strap insulators? I can't wait to start putting this back together, because painting blind is for the birds. LOL. Take care Yawl, Roger C Bachelder 3rd [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: question Rob, Re: [BlindHandyMan] air nibbler
YES, I do believe that it is the same. Because I was curious about that same thing and took a peace of 18 gage wire and held it next to a 18 gage peace of sheet metal and it looked about the same thickness.. ROB from Minnesota - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2007 8:26 PM Subject: question Rob, Re: [BlindHandyMan] air nibbler Is 16 guage sheet stock the same as a 16 AWg wire? Always wondered if it was the same scale or different just to confuse us :) On Sun, 29 Jul 2007, Rob Monitor wrote: Hi, Air nibbler is a air tool for cutting sheet metal and other type material. The air nibbler that I have will cut up to 16 gage metal and other stuff. OH YA I got my air nibbler to work today don't really know what I did but now it works just one of those things that we will never know why... ROB from Minnesota - Original Message - From: Cy Selfridge To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2007 3:40 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] air nibbler Okay, what on Earth is an Air Nibbler? Cy, the Ancient Okie... _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rob Monitor Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2007 3:02 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] air nibbler HI, Well just yesterday I got my new AIR NIBBLER by good old UPS... Hope some one here knows some thing about the air nibblers. What happen to me is that I made about 6 cuts with this thing and it stopped cutting. Now does any one how a air nibbler works and maybe what is wrong with it the place I bought it from is closed till Monday and I would like to see if I can get it working before then... THANKS ROB from Minnesota [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.23/924 - Release Date: 7/28/2007 3:50 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.23/924 - Release Date: 7/28/2007 3:50 PM [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] newer lawmowers
does anyone have a clue why all or most new lawnmowers have that pain in the so and so primer bulb ? I miss the standard ole 3.5 briggs and stratton. easy for anyone to fix and to take care of . however I find a real problem half the time with a tempermental Murry mower we have. sometimes it likes a little squeeze and sometimes it requires two squeezes of that rubber type bulb.L. -- An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile -- hoping that it will eat him last. -- Sir Winston Churchill, 1954
