Re: [BlindHandyMan] lathe
Mike, When you get the new saw if you still aren't happy with the squaring problem, think hard about upgrading the fence. There are a few very good quality fences on the market and that can make you fall in love with your saw again. - Original Message - From: Michael Baldwin To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 10:30 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] lathe Thanks for all the great advice with the lathe. Dale, I better hope my wife doesn't see your advice, she might go for it. Only lived here about three years,and the garage is already so full we can't park the van in it. Of course, I haven't told her that my grandma has decided to give me the lathe yet either. I am also getting a table saw, not sure what I will do with two, but mine is pissing me off, can't seem to keep it squared up, and a lot of different clamps, other wood working tools etc. When I get it all, i will have to take inventory of it and let you know what I got. Michael _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dale Leavens Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 4:20 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] lathe Yes! The best advice I can give you is to immediately package it up and send it to me. - Original Message - From: Michael Baldwin To: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 10:36 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] lathe hi, I am getting a lathe gave to me. Not sure the make/model, but it has a 3 foot long bed, and knowing my grandpa it was the best money could buy 50-60 years ago. Any tips for a blind person using a lathe? i used one in wood shop in school, but the teacher did the rounding and the shaping, I just got to sand... Thanks, Michael [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.3/1354 - Release Date: 4/1/2008 5:38 AM [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]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] snap together flooring
Yes you can use it in the kitchen or anywhere else you would put a wood floor normally. - Original Message - From: aadorno1 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 10:24 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] snap together flooring Hi I would like to know if this floor be used for kitchens as well? thanks so much. - Original Message - From: Scott Howell To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 5:32 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] snap together flooring Folks, I've read several bits of info etc. on this list regarding the flooring that you need no glue, screws, and the like, or at least I've read about folks doing flooring projects. So, I guess my question is simply this. My understanding with regard to the click together or snap together flooring is that you do the following. Now, for the sake of argument, you have a ten by ten room. You get your pieces which are lets say 55 inches a piece. I assume it doesn't matter which way you lay the wood, but something tells me you'd want to lay the pieces parallel to the doorway. Then you take your first 55 inch piece, lay that within a quarter inch of the wall, then you take a shorter piece and butt that against the piece you just laid down. So, basically you have for the sake of argument, a 55 inch piece with lets say a 35 inch piece butted against it. You keep working your way across the room and butt these pieces such that you have a 55 inch piece with a 35 inch piece next to it. This is so for every long piece you lay, you put the short one next to it so thelong and short pieces are alternating across the room. Apparently there are some spacers you place along the edge of the room I assume that holds stuff in place? In any even, does this sound right and then how do you deal with a doorway. how do you typically deal with a transition from carpet of a bedroom to the flooring in a hall or at the top of a flight of stairs? Any advice appreciated. My wife and I have discoverd that with 3 dogs, the trouble of keeping the carpet clean and paying someone to come once a year and really get it clean is better served by putting in the flooring. Apparently you can get some that is pretty durable and will tollerate the dogs nails well. Of course we keep the nails trimmed, but they do run on occation around the house. Luckily for me not often, they'd really tear the place apart. tnx Scott Howell [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] table saw was, RE:lathe
The fence is square with the miter slots. It is the blade, well that whole unit that keeps coming out of square. i square it up, tighten the bolts as tight as I can get them, and I am a fairly good sized person, and after a few cuts, it isn't square anymore. It is one of those fold up type contractor saws, Ridget brand. I am thinking I might have to take it apart and clean it very well. While typing this, the thought came to me that some saw dust might have landed some where I do not want it, keeping things from being as tight as I thought they were. Michael From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 5:00 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] lathe Mike, When you get the new saw if you still aren't happy with the squaring problem, think hard about upgrading the fence. There are a few very good quality fences on the market and that can make you fall in love with your saw again. - Original Message - From: Michael Baldwin To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 10:30 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] lathe Thanks for all the great advice with the lathe. Dale, I better hope my wife doesn't see your advice, she might go for it. Only lived here about three years,and the garage is already so full we can't park the van in it. Of course, I haven't told her that my grandma has decided to give me the lathe yet either. I am also getting a table saw, not sure what I will do with two, but mine is pissing me off, can't seem to keep it squared up, and a lot of different clamps, other wood working tools etc. When I get it all, i will have to take inventory of it and let you know what I got. Michael [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] lathe
One method that works well for me, to center stock of any shape, for turning on a lathe is to use my whole saw set to cut a graduated set of disks of different diameters. I then pick the disk that most closely matches the end dimension of the stock that I am planning to turn, then center it on the end of the work piece by feel and mark the center point on both ends of the work piece with a punch inserted through the whole in the center of the disk. I then line up the live center and dead center of the lathe with the punch marks in the ends of the work piece and start turning. Paul Franklin - Original Message - From: David W Wood [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 2:37 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] lathe Michael - extraordinary as I was given a similar one a short while ago - still also finding out information! David -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Baldwin Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 3:36 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] lathe hi, I am getting a lathe gave to me. Not sure the make/model, but it has a 3 foot long bed, and knowing my grandpa it was the best money could buy 50-60 years ago. Any tips for a blind person using a lathe? i used one in wood shop in school, but the teacher did the rounding and the shaping, I just got to sand... Thanks, Michael [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_p agePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 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/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.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] Groups Links No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.2/1353 - Release Date: 31/03/2008 18:21 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.2/1353 - Release Date: 31/03/2008 18:21 To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 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/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.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] Groups Links To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 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/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.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] Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use
[BlindHandyMan] New file uploaded to blindhandyman
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] lathe
or if you hav'nt a saw you can also plane them off - Original Message - From: Max Robinson To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 12:55 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] lathe Norm Abram always knocks off the corners of a square piece with his table saw or band saw making it into an octagon. That gives you less to remove with the tool. I have a lathe but haven't found the time to play with it yet. 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: Tom Fowle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 3:41 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] lathe It is very important the tool hit the work just at or just below the point opposite the center of turn.. If it is high, the tool will be thrown towards you. If you have to set up belts, motors etc. make very sure the work turns with the top comming at you so the side closest to you is going down. That way the work helps push the tool down against the tool rest. Believe me it's happened that somebody made the work turn other way and the tool is grabbed and flung up in the air. In turning a cylinder from a square piece, as somebody said start with the gouge and take it very gently till you get used to the vibration. If you can find a local experienced turner, nothing is better than a few hands on lessons with a good teacher, as long as it isn't some idiot who thinks you can only use sand paper. Tom To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 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/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.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] Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] lathe
gud idear in fackt when i first started to teach my self i bort some dryed eue logs brantch wood from my turning suplyers - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 11:26 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] lathe As wood working tools go, a lathe is probably the safest machine you'll use. I've turned green lumber before as well as some exotic woods. If you are new to lathes, centering the wood is going to be most important as far as I'm concerned. Get a piece off center by a bit and you can tell the dentist why you tried eating a log... But seriously, until you learn how to center wood correctly and fairly accurately, just stand off to the side of the piece until the lathe comes up to speed. As long as you are careful, you can touch the wood while it's spinning and don't panic if something gets rough. When I turned green logs, or stock that was rectangular, the vibration was pretty strong, and if you hit a bad spot in the wood, it may try to knock the tool from your hand. It happens and won't be the worst that ever happens to you. Plan to clean up huge messes. Lathes probably make more saw dust than a planer. The most important thing to remember is to have fun with it. Don't get paralyzed with fear, and don't be afraid to try different things. There's lots of tools for sale and until you find out if you like it, don't by the very best. I've always called it Braille art because you can watch it develop as you turn. Have fun - Original Message - From: Michael Baldwin To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 10:36 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] lathe hi, I am getting a lathe gave to me. Not sure the make/model, but it has a 3 foot long bed, and knowing my grandpa it was the best money could buy 50-60 years ago. Any tips for a blind person using a lathe? i used one in wood shop in school, but the teacher did the rounding and the shaping, I just got to sand... Thanks, Michael [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]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] lathe
lol now now you can have to meny tools you kno - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 10:19 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] lathe Yes! The best advice I can give you is to immediately package it up and send it to me. - Original Message - From: Michael Baldwin To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 10:36 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] lathe hi, I am getting a lathe gave to me. Not sure the make/model, but it has a 3 foot long bed, and knowing my grandpa it was the best money could buy 50-60 years ago. Any tips for a blind person using a lathe? i used one in wood shop in school, but the teacher did the rounding and the shaping, I just got to sand... Thanks, Michael [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.3/1354 - Release Date: 4/1/2008 5:38 AM [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] Re: Central Vac System
--- In blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com, Barry Levine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Howdy Folks, We've had a central vac system since we built the house 23 years ago. We've, just in the past year, replaced the motor and cannister. We've replaced the hoses a few times throughout the years, but are on only our second vacuum head. We've enjoyed the ease of use. Yes, you still need to deal with the hoses... But, they're not quite as bulky or heavy as a whole vacuum cleaner. We had outlets placed in every room, plus the garage, my workshop, other areas of the basement, etc. We also have that dustpan thing in the kitchen. It's placed at a baseboard and works great. One of the best features of a central vac system is the motor, therefore, the suction power. All in all, we've enjoyed this central vac setup. But, as with anything else, it's a matter of personal preference. --Barry Hi gang: I took the liberty of posting a file in the appropriate section. This file contains the instructions on how to install these puppies. I enjoyed each installation and am getting better at every new one. Regards Guy Castonguay Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Re: [BlindHandyMan] snap together flooring
Friends who put in snap together floors in much of a new home were reccommended against using it in kitchen or areas that might get wet. From what they told me, snap together doesn't do well when at all wet, particularly as water gets under it and soaks the padding. Probably depends on how messy you expect to be, GRIN I'd never get away with it! Tom
Re: [BlindHandyMan] lathe
Paul, Now that's a darned clever idea! The whole saws I've seen have a 1/4Th inch center bit which makes for a bit of a large hole for punching through, but a bit of care should get you pretty close. Thanks, i'll remember this if I ever get my small lathe set up. Tom
[BlindHandyMan] How do batteryless flashlights work and can the technology be expanded to other devices?
The main idea behind batteryless flashlights is to use the physical motion of the flashlight itself to provide the energy to light up the bulb -- that is, you have to shake it. What happens is always a variant on the following basic idea: If you have a coil of wire and drop a magnet through it, this will make some electricity flow through the coil and whatever it's attached to. This electricity can be stored to power a light bulb. More shaking means more energy to store up and a longer time for the bulb to stay lit. If you run out of energy, you just shake the flashlight to make the magnet go in and out of the coil. (This basic principle of moving magnet plus coil makes electricity is the foundation for electrical generators, so in a sense this is old technology). The component that stores the electricity is usually a capacitor, which is basically just a couple of sheets of metal held very close together, but not touching. This is also old technology in a sense, but it's only recently that manufacturers could make good enough, small enough capacitors to make the batteryless flashlight concept work. Some batteryless flashlights cheat and use a little rechargeable battery instead of a capacitor, in which case they're only batteryless in the sense that you need not, and cannot, change the batteries! Avoiding the use of batteries has a lot of nice environmental advantages since most batteries have metals in them that are not at all nice to toss into the trash. Why don't we just make everything like this? The catch is in the power requirements. Your eyes are quite sensitive and it doesn't take a lot of electricity to make enough light to see well by. Powering up a drill or a laptop is another story and you would find the physical work required to get these things to run would be far more than you would be willing to do -- so this sort of batteryless technology is really limited to low-power devices. ** 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. ** [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] How do batteryless flashlights work and can the technology be expanded to other devices?
I've heard of an experimental gizmo that you fasten to a leg which somehow uses leg movement to charge cell phones. Another reason the flashlights work is the huge increase in efficiency gained by use of L E Ds. Tom
RE: [BlindHandyMan] new hearing protection
These shut off everything above a certain range. Great for listening to fireworks but not so good for tuning a racecar -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dan Rossi Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 8:33 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] new hearing protection Larry, The noise canceling headphones you have, are they the kind with microphones that shut off when there is a loud sound? IE, you are actually hearing through microphones and speakers, but the microphones shut off at a certain threshold so you don't hear anything at all. Or do they just cancel certain frequencies? I have a set of noise canceling headphones from Senheiser, I don't think they would do much for really loud sounds. They are really great on airplanes and in cars though. They are also kinda pricy, I think I paid about 125 bucks. However, they are pretty small and light, and a single double a batt lasts for ever. Like I said though, the aren't really designed for super loud noises. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_p agePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 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/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.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] Groups Links -- BEGIN-ANTISPAM-VOTING-LINKS -- Teach InfoWest Spam Trap if this mail (ID 167829606) is spam: Spam: https://spamtrap.infowest.com/canit/b.php?i=167829606m=e742212308c3c=s Not spam: https://spamtrap.infowest.com/canit/b.php?i=167829606m=e742212308c3c=n Forget vote: https://spamtrap.infowest.com/canit/b.php?i=167829606m=e742212308c3c=f -- END-ANTISPAM-VOTING-LINKS
Re: [BlindHandyMan] table saw was, RE:lathe
If it's a Ridgid it's guaranteed for life. Maybe you can get some parts to tighten it up. - Original Message - From: Michael Baldwin To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 8:24 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] table saw was, RE:lathe The fence is square with the miter slots. It is the blade, well that whole unit that keeps coming out of square. i square it up, tighten the bolts as tight as I can get them, and I am a fairly good sized person, and after a few cuts, it isn't square anymore. It is one of those fold up type contractor saws, Ridget brand. I am thinking I might have to take it apart and clean it very well. While typing this, the thought came to me that some saw dust might have landed some where I do not want it, keeping things from being as tight as I thought they were. Michael -- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 5:00 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] lathe Mike, When you get the new saw if you still aren't happy with the squaring problem, think hard about upgrading the fence. There are a few very good quality fences on the market and that can make you fall in love with your saw again. - Original Message - From: Michael Baldwin To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 10:30 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] lathe Thanks for all the great advice with the lathe. Dale, I better hope my wife doesn't see your advice, she might go for it. Only lived here about three years,and the garage is already so full we can't park the van in it. Of course, I haven't told her that my grandma has decided to give me the lathe yet either. I am also getting a table saw, not sure what I will do with two, but mine is pissing me off, can't seem to keep it squared up, and a lot of different clamps, other wood working tools etc. When I get it all, i will have to take inventory of it and let you know what I got. Michael [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] table saw was, RE:lathe
Also remember that even with bolts, lubrication can help things get tighter and maybe make adjustments easier to make and help them hold more accurately and longer. Clean and oiled works, maybe even for our brains, but there are other solvents than oil for brains! GRIN Tom
Re: [BlindHandyMan] How do batteryless flashlights work and can the technology be expanded to other devices?
Even the flashlight is a fair amount of work just for 30 seconds of light. You really have to shake the hell out of it. 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: Boyce, Ray [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 1:56 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] How do batteryless flashlights work and can the technology be expanded to other devices? The main idea behind batteryless flashlights is to use the physical motion of the flashlight itself to provide the energy to light up the bulb -- that is, you have to shake it. What happens is always a variant on the following basic idea: If you have a coil of wire and drop a magnet through it, this will make some electricity flow through the coil and whatever it's attached to. This electricity can be stored to power a light bulb. More shaking means more energy to store up and a longer time for the bulb to stay lit. If you run out of energy, you just shake the flashlight to make the magnet go in and out of the coil. (This basic principle of moving magnet plus coil makes electricity is the foundation for electrical generators, so in a sense this is old technology). The component that stores the electricity is usually a capacitor, which is basically just a couple of sheets of metal held very close together, but not touching. This is also old technology in a sense, but it's only recently that manufacturers could make good enough, small enough capacitors to make the batteryless flashlight concept work. Some batteryless flashlights cheat and use a little rechargeable battery instead of a capacitor, in which case they're only batteryless in the sense that you need not, and cannot, change the batteries! Avoiding the use of batteries has a lot of nice environmental advantages since most batteries have metals in them that are not at all nice to toss into the trash. Why don't we just make everything like this? The catch is in the power requirements. Your eyes are quite sensitive and it doesn't take a lot of electricity to make enough light to see well by. Powering up a drill or a laptop is another story and you would find the physical work required to get these things to run would be far more than you would be willing to do -- so this sort of batteryless technology is really limited to low-power devices. ** 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. ** [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 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/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.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] Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.22.5/1356 - Release Date: 4/2/2008 4:14 PM
Re: [BlindHandyMan] table saw was, RE:lathe
Ya, but it's still a hydro carbon. 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: Tom Fowle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 6:14 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] table saw was, RE:lathe Also remember that even with bolts, lubrication can help things get tighter and maybe make adjustments easier to make and help them hold more accurately and longer. Clean and oiled works, maybe even for our brains, but there are other solvents than oil for brains! GRIN Tom To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 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/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.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] Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.22.5/1356 - Release Date: 4/2/2008 4:14 PM
Re: [BlindHandyMan] lathe
Hi Tom, quite a few years ago I was going through a box of hand tools that a neighbor was cleaning out of his basement. I was lucky enough to find a center punch with a 1 quarter inch shank and a point ground at a steep angle. It turned out to be the perfect tool for marking a center point through a disk cut with a whole saw. If you can't find a punch with a 1 quarter inch shank you might try rapping a few layers of tape around a punch with a smaller diameter, or even try marking the center using an old quarter inch drill. Paul Franklin - Original Message - From: Tom Fowle To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 1:33 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] lathe Paul, Now that's a darned clever idea! The whole saws I've seen have a 1/4Th inch center bit which makes for a bit of a large hole for punching through, but a bit of care should get you pretty close. Thanks, i'll remember this if I ever get my small lathe set up. Tom [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] table saw was, RE:lathe
Haven't been keeping up with this thread, but wonder if it is something else taking the saw out of square? Don't own a folding type table saw, but did have a lesser quality circular saw with table rig. The bearings in the saw were worn to the point that no matter what I did to adjust it, it still cut out of square. There are bearings in a table saw of course. Some are on a motor, arbor assembly and others have bearings on the seperate arbor assembly. If those bearings are worn, it would allow some play. I guess it depends on how the assembly is put together and how old the saw is or how much hard use it has had. Let us know what you find out. Max in SC -- Original message from Michael Baldwin [EMAIL PROTECTED]: -- The fence is square with the miter slots. It is the blade, well that whole unit that keeps coming out of square. i square it up, tighten the bolts as tight as I can get them, and I am a fairly good sized person, and after a few cuts, it isn't square anymore. It is one of those fold up type contractor saws, Ridget brand. I am thinking I might have to take it apart and clean it very well. While typing this, the thought came to me that some saw dust might have landed some where I do not want it, keeping things from being as tight as I thought they were. Michael -- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 5:00 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] lathe Mike, When you get the new saw if you still aren't happy with the squaring problem, think hard about upgrading the fence. There are a few very good quality fences on the market and that can make you fall in love with your saw again. - Original Message - From: Michael Baldwin To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 10:30 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] lathe Thanks for all the great advice with the lathe. Dale, I better hope my wife doesn't see your advice, she might go for it. Only lived here about three years,and the garage is already so full we can't park the van in it. Of course, I haven't told her that my grandma has decided to give me the lathe yet either. I am also getting a table saw, not sure what I will do with two, but mine is pissing me off, can't seem to keep it squared up, and a lot of different clamps, other wood working tools etc. When I get it all, i will have to take inventory of it and let you know what I got. Michael [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] How do batteryless flashlights work and can the technology be expanded to other devices?
I have a crank flash light, that works much better. You crank around 30 turns of the crank are so, and it gives you 10 to 15 minutes of good light. Regards - Original Message - From: Max Robinson To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 5:52 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] How do batteryless flashlights work and can the technology be expanded to other devices? Even the flashlight is a fair amount of work just for 30 seconds of light. You really have to shake the hell out of it. 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: Boyce, Ray [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 1:56 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] How do batteryless flashlights work and can the technology be expanded to other devices? The main idea behind batteryless flashlights is to use the physical motion of the flashlight itself to provide the energy to light up the bulb -- that is, you have to shake it. What happens is always a variant on the following basic idea: If you have a coil of wire and drop a magnet through it, this will make some electricity flow through the coil and whatever it's attached to. This electricity can be stored to power a light bulb. More shaking means more energy to store up and a longer time for the bulb to stay lit. If you run out of energy, you just shake the flashlight to make the magnet go in and out of the coil. (This basic principle of moving magnet plus coil makes electricity is the foundation for electrical generators, so in a sense this is old technology). The component that stores the electricity is usually a capacitor, which is basically just a couple of sheets of metal held very close together, but not touching. This is also old technology in a sense, but it's only recently that manufacturers could make good enough, small enough capacitors to make the batteryless flashlight concept work. Some batteryless flashlights cheat and use a little rechargeable battery instead of a capacitor, in which case they're only batteryless in the sense that you need not, and cannot, change the batteries! Avoiding the use of batteries has a lot of nice environmental advantages since most batteries have metals in them that are not at all nice to toss into the trash. Why don't we just make everything like this? The catch is in the power requirements. Your eyes are quite sensitive and it doesn't take a lot of electricity to make enough light to see well by. Powering up a drill or a laptop is another story and you would find the physical work required to get these things to run would be far more than you would be willing to do -- so this sort of batteryless technology is really limited to low-power devices. ** 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. ** [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 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/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.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] Groups Links -- No virus found in
RE: [BlindHandyMan] table saw was, RE:lathe
thanks, it is only a few years old, and I haven't used it very much. Michael _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 7:13 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] table saw was, RE:lathe Haven't been keeping up with this thread, but wonder if it is something else taking the saw out of square? Don't own a folding type table saw, but did have a lesser quality circular saw with table rig. The bearings in the saw were worn to the point that no matter what I did to adjust it, it still cut out of square. There are bearings in a table saw of course. Some are on a motor, arbor assembly and others have bearings on the seperate arbor assembly. If those bearings are worn, it would allow some play. I guess it depends on how the assembly is put together and how old the saw is or how much hard use it has had. Let us know what you find out. Max in SC -- Original message from Michael Baldwin [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:mbaldwin%40cableone.net net: -- The fence is square with the miter slots. It is the blade, well that whole unit that keeps coming out of square. i square it up, tighten the bolts as tight as I can get them, and I am a fairly good sized person, and after a few cuts, it isn't square anymore. It is one of those fold up type contractor saws, Ridget brand. I am thinking I might have to take it apart and clean it very well. While typing this, the thought came to me that some saw dust might have landed some where I do not want it, keeping things from being as tight as I thought they were. Michael -- From: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 5:00 AM To: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] lathe Mike, When you get the new saw if you still aren't happy with the squaring problem, think hard about upgrading the fence. There are a few very good quality fences on the market and that can make you fall in love with your saw again. - Original Message - From: Michael Baldwin To: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 10:30 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] lathe Thanks for all the great advice with the lathe. Dale, I better hope my wife doesn't see your advice, she might go for it. Only lived here about three years,and the garage is already so full we can't park the van in it. Of course, I haven't told her that my grandma has decided to give me the lathe yet either. I am also getting a table saw, not sure what I will do with two, but mine is pissing me off, can't seem to keep it squared up, and a lot of different clamps, other wood working tools etc. When I get it all, i will have to take inventory of it and let you know what I got. Michael [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]
