date:20081214

Am I understanding that if I put more hardener on it it will harden?  It was 
around 65f while it was hardening.  Would a heat gun help now or is it to late?
  - Original Message - 
  From: Dale Leavens 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 8:53 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sticky glaze

  OK!

  That is probably an epoxy. You probably need a little more hardener than you 
put in, it probably wants more heat. These cure by chemical reaction rather 
than dry. The optimal temperature is about 70F but you can make them cure 
cooler by adding a little more hardener. In really warm weather conditions you 
generally reduce the hardener a little to improve the open time. The hardener 
or more correctly the catalyst is usually added in drops only but insufficient 
or left out and the darn stuff just won't cure at all.

  You will now probably have a problem with dust nibs settling into the sticky 
surface. 
  - Original Message - 
  From: Dale Alton 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 10:35 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sticky glaze

  I don't know the solvent but will look into it and yes I did have to add a 
hardner.
  - Original Message - 
  From: Dale Leavens 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 8:31 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sticky glaze

  What is the solvent? What do you clean it up with?

  Is it a two part, that is, are you supposed to add a hardener before you 
apply it?

  - Original Message - 
  From: Dale Alton 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 9:38 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sticky glaze

  It is a clear glaze that hardens as it dries. If I am not mistaken it becomes 
like an epoxy.
  - Original Message - 
  From: Dale Leavens 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 7:11 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sticky glaze

  What is the solvent? If it is petroleum based then mineral spirits will make 
the problem worse. The solvent needs to evaporate, perhaps you got it on a 
little too thick. Old product will often do this too.

  - Original Message - 
  From: Dale Alton 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 7:28 PM
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Sticky glaze

  Hey guys,
  The wet bar is in and working. I am having a problem with the last layer of 
glaze I put in. It is sticky and I don't know what to do to get rid of the 
stickyness. Would mineral spirits or some hting like that help get rid of the 
stickyness? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
  Dale

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RE: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

2008-12-14 Thread Jennifer

I Like useless trivia. :-)

 

So, I guess the thing I am talking about is used to move the damper.  There
is an opening for it on the outside of the fireplace and something that
sticks in it to make it move.  I have felt a couple of other fireplaces that
are similar to mine and where there is a removeable Piece that looked like
keys in that they are about that size and stick in the slot.  The one on my
only other fireplace was not removeable, and looked more like a lever.

 

I think I need to have someone help me look for a manufactuer's mark or
something and go from there. I will let you all know what I find out.  I
also will at least have a better handle on the terminology when I contact
them. 

 

 

Jennifer

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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 8:38 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

 

The part that opens and closes is actually the damper. The flue, and I was
spelling it wrong too, but the flue is the liner to the chimney. 
Probably more information than anyone wanted to know but I specialize in
useless trivia...

- Original Message - 
From: Jewnnifer Jackson 
To: blindhandyman@  yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 1999 10:33 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

That probably is what I mean. :) I asked someone else how to spell it and he
probably assumed I meant the instrument, not the fireplace part. I just
assumed that was what it was really called. I always thought people were
saying something more like "flu." Communication can fail so easily. :)

Anyway the part that opens and closes inside the chimney pipe area to let
air in.

Jennifer

- Original Message - 
From: Jeff Kisecker 
To: blindhandyman@  yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 8:33 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

I think she means a floom.

_ 

From: blindhandyman@ 
yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@
 yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of William Stephan
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 5:06 PM
To: blindhandyman@  yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

OK, I have to ask.. what is a flute?

I'm in the process of getting quotes on having a gas log lighter installed,
so I'm curious about all thing fireplace right now.

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@ 
yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@
 yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Ray Boyce
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 02:26
To: blindhandyman@  yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

Hi Jennifer

Contact the Fireplace Manufacturer to ask them what is the procedure for
obtaining a replacement key. or get a Locksmith in to cut you a new key

Do you know who used to live there, and where they are now if so give them a
call to see if they still have or know where it is.

Regards

Ray

From: blindhandyman@ 
yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@
 yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Jennifer
Sent: Saturday, 13 December 2008 5:24 PM
To: blindhandyman@  yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

Hey Guys,

We bought our house last year and did not get the key to the flute on the
fireplace. Does anyone know where or how I get something like this
replaced?

Jennifer

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sticky glaze

OK!

That is probably an epoxy. You probably need a little more hardener than you 
put in, it probably wants more heat. These cure by chemical reaction rather 
than dry. The optimal temperature is about 70F but you can make them cure 
cooler by adding a little more hardener. In really warm weather conditions you 
generally reduce the hardener a little to improve the open time. The hardener 
or more correctly the catalyst is usually added in drops only but insufficient 
or left out and the darn stuff just won't cure at all.

You will now probably have a problem with dust nibs settling into the sticky 
surface. 
  - Original Message - 
  From: Dale Alton 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 10:35 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sticky glaze


  I don't know the solvent but will look into it and yes I did have to add a 
hardner.
  - Original Message - 
  From: Dale Leavens 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 8:31 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sticky glaze

  What is the solvent? What do you clean it up with?

  Is it a two part, that is, are you supposed to add a hardener before you 
apply it?

  - Original Message - 
  From: Dale Alton 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 9:38 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sticky glaze

  It is a clear glaze that hardens as it dries. If I am not mistaken it becomes 
like an epoxy.
  - Original Message - 
  From: Dale Leavens 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 7:11 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sticky glaze

  What is the solvent? If it is petroleum based then mineral spirits will make 
the problem worse. The solvent needs to evaporate, perhaps you got it on a 
little too thick. Old product will often do this too.

  - Original Message - 
  From: Dale Alton 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 7:28 PM
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Sticky glaze

  Hey guys,
  The wet bar is in and working. I am having a problem with the last layer of 
glaze I put in. It is sticky and I don't know what to do to get rid of the 
stickyness. Would mineral spirits or some hting like that help get rid of the 
stickyness? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
  Dale

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sticky glaze

I don't know the solvent but will look into it and yes I did have to add a 
hardner.
  - Original Message - 
  From: Dale Leavens 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 8:31 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sticky glaze

  What is the solvent? What do you clean it up with?

  Is it a two part, that is, are you supposed to add a hardener before you 
apply it?

  - Original Message - 
  From: Dale Alton 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 9:38 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sticky glaze

  It is a clear glaze that hardens as it dries. If I am not mistaken it becomes 
like an epoxy.
  - Original Message - 
  From: Dale Leavens 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 7:11 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sticky glaze

  What is the solvent? If it is petroleum based then mineral spirits will make 
the problem worse. The solvent needs to evaporate, perhaps you got it on a 
little too thick. Old product will often do this too.

  - Original Message - 
  From: Dale Alton 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 7:28 PM
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Sticky glaze

  Hey guys,
  The wet bar is in and working. I am having a problem with the last layer of 
glaze I put in. It is sticky and I don't know what to do to get rid of the 
stickyness. Would mineral spirits or some hting like that help get rid of the 
stickyness? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
  Dale

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sticky glaze

What is the solvent? What do you clean it up with?

Is it a two part, that is, are you supposed to add a hardener before you apply 
it?

  - Original Message - 
  From: Dale Alton 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 9:38 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sticky glaze

  It is a clear glaze that hardens as it dries. If I am not mistaken it becomes 
like an epoxy.
  - Original Message - 
  From: Dale Leavens 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 7:11 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sticky glaze

  What is the solvent? If it is petroleum based then mineral spirits will make 
the problem worse. The solvent needs to evaporate, perhaps you got it on a 
little too thick. Old product will often do this too.

  - Original Message - 
  From: Dale Alton 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 7:28 PM
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Sticky glaze

  Hey guys,
  The wet bar is in and working. I am having a problem with the last layer of 
glaze I put in. It is sticky and I don't know what to do to get rid of the 
stickyness. Would mineral spirits or some hting like that help get rid of the 
stickyness? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
  Dale

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

That is the flu damper spelled f l u. It is to let the smoke out. Often it is a 
chain or cable with a ring on the end of it you reach up into the soot to 
operate. This is assuming a wood burning fireplace. All it usually does is 
raise and lower a sort of trap door.

  - Original Message - 
  From: Jewnnifer Jackson 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 1999 10:33 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

  That probably is what I mean. :) I asked someone else how to spell it and he 
probably assumed I meant the instrument, not the fireplace part. I just assumed 
that was what it was really called. I always thought people were saying 
something more like "flu." Communication can fail so easily. :)

  Anyway the part that opens and closes inside the chimney pipe area to let air 
in.

  Jennifer

  - Original Message - 
  From: Jeff Kisecker 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 8:33 PM
  Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

  I think she means a floom.

  _ 

  From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
  On Behalf Of William Stephan
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 5:06 PM
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

  OK, I have to ask.. what is a flute?

  I'm in the process of getting quotes on having a gas log lighter installed,
  so I'm curious about all thing fireplace right now.

  -Original Message-
  From: blindhandyman@ 
  yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@
   yahoogroups.com]
  On Behalf Of Ray Boyce
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 02:26
  To: blindhandyman@  yahoogroups.com
  Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

  Hi Jennifer

  Contact the Fireplace Manufacturer to ask them what is the procedure for
  obtaining a replacement key. or get a Locksmith in to cut you a new key

  Do you know who used to live there, and where they are now if so give them a
  call to see if they still have or know where it is.

  Regards

  Ray

  From: blindhandyman@ 
  yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@
   yahoogroups.com]
  On Behalf Of Jennifer
  Sent: Saturday, 13 December 2008 5:24 PM
  To: blindhandyman@  yahoogroups.com
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

  Hey Guys,

  We bought our house last year and did not get the key to the flute on the
  fireplace. Does anyone know where or how I get something like this
  replaced?

  Jennifer

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

I've never seen a key for one either but then too, I haven't done much work on 
fire places.  Short of cleaning chimneys or stove pipes.  
  - Original Message - 
  From: William Stephan 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 10:04 PM
  Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

  Interesting, I didn't know dampers had keys, I thought perhaps we were
  talking about the allan wrench like key that opens the gas valve on a
  starter-equipped fireplace.

  -Original Message-
  From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
  On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 20:38
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

  The part that opens and closes is actually the damper. The flue, and I was
  spelling it wrong too, but the flue is the liner to the chimney. 
  Probably more information than anyone wanted to know but I specialize in
  useless trivia...

  - Original Message - 
  From: Jewnnifer Jackson 
  To: blindhandyman@  yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 1999 10:33 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

  That probably is what I mean. :) I asked someone else how to spell it and he
  probably assumed I meant the instrument, not the fireplace part. I just
  assumed that was what it was really called. I always thought people were
  saying something more like "flu." Communication can fail so easily. :)

  Anyway the part that opens and closes inside the chimney pipe area to let
  air in.

  Jennifer

  - Original Message - 
  From: Jeff Kisecker 
  To: blindhandyman@  yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 8:33 PM
  Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

  I think she means a floom.

  _ 

  From: blindhandyman@ 
  yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@
   yahoogroups.com]
  On Behalf Of William Stephan
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 5:06 PM
  To: blindhandyman@  yahoogroups.com
  Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

  OK, I have to ask.. what is a flute?

  I'm in the process of getting quotes on having a gas log lighter installed,
  so I'm curious about all thing fireplace right now.

  -Original Message-
  From: blindhandyman@ 
  yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@
   yahoogroups.com]
  On Behalf Of Ray Boyce
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 02:26
  To: blindhandyman@  yahoogroups.com
  Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

  Hi Jennifer

  Contact the Fireplace Manufacturer to ask them what is the procedure for
  obtaining a replacement key. or get a Locksmith in to cut you a new key

  Do you know who used to live there, and where they are now if so give them a
  call to see if they still have or know where it is.

  Regards

  Ray

  From: blindhandyman@ 
  yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@
   yahoogroups.com]
  On Behalf Of Jennifer
  Sent: Saturday, 13 December 2008 5:24 PM
  To: blindhandyman@  yahoogroups.com
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

  Hey Guys,

  We bought our house last year and did not get the key to the flute on the
  fireplace. Does anyone know where or how I get something like this
  replaced?

  Jennifer

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Antenna construction question

2008-12-14 Thread clifford

Dear William:
The coil type of antenna which you described was popular at one time and 
you could buy those antennas for different frequencies, with the larger units 
for the lower frequencies.  Those are probably still available from an 
electronics store or amateur radio supply house. Making a home made unit can be 
fun as well, by using fine wire which is coated for insulation purposes and 
placing it flat like a ribbon in a circle, however I have forgotten the formula 
for the number of turns etc.  These antennas are directional, and that can be 
an advantage if you are trying to null out a signal, such as a rail yard  or an 
industrial site.  That will also allow you to turn the antenna in a direction 
which will bring in a station you are trying to hear and null out other 
competing radio stations.  If you recall, years ago, you could turn your AM 
radio in a different direction and it would change the reception.

Yours Truly,

Clifford Wilson
- Original Message - 
From: William Stephan 
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 6:23 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Antenna construction question


I hope this is topical here. I'm thinking about buying myself one of those
continuous coverage radios that are made by Grundig, I'm looking at a
satellite actually. So, I think I need an antenna. If I can avoid it, I'd
rather not install one out of doors, though I guess I could if there was no
other way around the problem. Anyway, at one time, I build an antenna using
four way cable like you'd use for running a telephone circuit. Basically, I
had a hundred feet of the stuff, and spliced the ends of two of the cables
so thaqqt I in affect had four hundred feet. Then, I very carefully coiled
the spliced cable flat inside a clean pizza box, then placed the cardboard
top over the coil to hold things in place. I used to put this in a window
when I lived in a highrise, and it seemed to work, though reception was
very poor because we were very near electrified rail yards. So, my
question(s), is this a worthwile antenna to try and use? And, if so, do I
want to use fourway telephone cable, or the type of cable used to connect
the actual telephone instrument to the wall jack? If anybody has other
suggestions for easy-to-build antennas, I'd appreciate hearing them.

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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Palm Nailers again

Good point Bob, I thinhk I paid like $28 for the tool, probably cost him far
more than that for the freight.

 

 

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 19:14
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Palm Nailers again

 

Max is from Australia and he wanted to know a reliable one he wouldn't have
trouble with the warranty. I figured if he's going to pay that much for
shipping go with a better brand.

I buy stuff from there every so often myself so I can't knock the place. I'm
just thinking of how much it will cost to ship something like that across
the world and if he has a problem how hard is it going to be getting it
fixed.

- Original Message - 
From: William Stephan 
To: blindhandyman@  yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 4:40 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Palm Nailers again

Bob, I just bought one from Harbor Freight cause it was cheap and I could do
it online. I don't imagine I'll use this all that often, but hopefully
it'll work for a while anyway.

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@ 
yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@
 yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy
Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2008 18:54
To: blindhandyman@  yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Palm Nailers again

I'd stay away from Harbor Freight. However, Bostich is a very good brand.
All of the other big names you read about over here make them too. Porter
Cable, Dewalt and Passload. I'm not sure about the air fittings between here
and there. Most air tools come with the same female pipe thread fitting and
you supply the end that fits your connector to the air supply.

The fun will be in finding a place that will ship over seas. Many places
won't even ship to Canada from inside the states, but I haven't studied the
problem much since I live in the states and don't have a problem shipping.

- Original Message - 
From: Agent86b 
To: blindhandyman@  yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2008 4:52 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Palm Nailers again

Hi all,
you all have convinced me that I really need a Palm Nailer.
If for no other reason I can use standard nails. Here if I purchase a 
finishing nail gun I can only get nails in boxes of 3000, I think I 
will have stopped using a nail gun before I finish all the boxes of 
different size nails I will have needed.

Unfortunately I can not find a Palm Nailer in Australia. I have 
contacted the big hardware stores, asked my local ones and nobody 
knows what I am asking fore. I have taken a picture with me to show 
them what I want still no luck.
>From my research, it appears that they may only be available in the 
US and Canada.

Before I consider purchasing one from the US I would like to know 
what are good and not so good brands. I have taken a look on the 
harbor Freight and Bostitch sites.

I need quarter inch size fittings. Here the fittings I have are 
called Nita fittings. I am not sure about that spelling though.

Finally if I do purchase from the US, what are good reliable people 
to buy from?

If this topic has gone to long on the list please write directly to me.

Thanks as always for any help.
Max.

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RE: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

Interesting, I didn't know dampers had keys, I thought perhaps we were
talking about the allan wrench like key that opens the gas valve on a
starter-equipped fireplace.

 

 

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 20:38
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

 

The part that opens and closes is actually the damper. The flue, and I was
spelling it wrong too, but the flue is the liner to the chimney. 
Probably more information than anyone wanted to know but I specialize in
useless trivia...

- Original Message - 
From: Jewnnifer Jackson 
To: blindhandyman@  yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 1999 10:33 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

That probably is what I mean. :) I asked someone else how to spell it and he
probably assumed I meant the instrument, not the fireplace part. I just
assumed that was what it was really called. I always thought people were
saying something more like "flu." Communication can fail so easily. :)

Anyway the part that opens and closes inside the chimney pipe area to let
air in.

Jennifer

- Original Message - 
From: Jeff Kisecker 
To: blindhandyman@  yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 8:33 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

I think she means a floom.

_ 

From: blindhandyman@ 
yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@
 yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of William Stephan
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 5:06 PM
To: blindhandyman@  yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

OK, I have to ask.. what is a flute?

I'm in the process of getting quotes on having a gas log lighter installed,
so I'm curious about all thing fireplace right now.

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@ 
yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@
 yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Ray Boyce
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 02:26
To: blindhandyman@  yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

Hi Jennifer

Contact the Fireplace Manufacturer to ask them what is the procedure for
obtaining a replacement key. or get a Locksmith in to cut you a new key

Do you know who used to live there, and where they are now if so give them a
call to see if they still have or know where it is.

Regards

Ray

From: blindhandyman@ 
yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@
 yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Jennifer
Sent: Saturday, 13 December 2008 5:24 PM
To: blindhandyman@  yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

Hey Guys,

We bought our house last year and did not get the key to the flute on the
fireplace. Does anyone know where or how I get something like this
replaced?

Jennifer

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sticky glaze

I wouldn't take any solvent to it yet then.  It may be a humidity or 
temperature problem.  
  - Original Message - 
  From: Dale Alton 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 9:38 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sticky glaze

  It is a clear glaze that hardens as it dries. If I am not mistaken it becomes 
like an epoxy.
  - Original Message - 
  From: Dale Leavens 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 7:11 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sticky glaze

  What is the solvent? If it is petroleum based then mineral spirits will make 
the problem worse. The solvent needs to evaporate, perhaps you got it on a 
little too thick. Old product will often do this too.

  - Original Message - 
  From: Dale Alton 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 7:28 PM
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Sticky glaze

  Hey guys,
  The wet bar is in and working. I am having a problem with the last layer of 
glaze I put in. It is sticky and I don't know what to do to get rid of the 
stickyness. Would mineral spirits or some hting like that help get rid of the 
stickyness? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
  Dale

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

The part that opens and closes is actually the damper.  The flue, and I was 
spelling it wrong too, but the flue is the liner to the chimney.   
Probably more information than anyone wanted to know but I specialize in 
useless trivia...

  - Original Message - 
  From: Jewnnifer Jackson 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 1999 10:33 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

  That probably is what I mean. :) I asked someone else how to spell it and he 
probably assumed I meant the instrument, not the fireplace part. I just assumed 
that was what it was really called. I always thought people were saying 
something more like "flu." Communication can fail so easily. :)

  Anyway the part that opens and closes inside the chimney pipe area to let air 
in.

  Jennifer

  - Original Message - 
  From: Jeff Kisecker 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 8:33 PM
  Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

  I think she means a floom.

  _ 

  From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
  On Behalf Of William Stephan
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 5:06 PM
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

  OK, I have to ask.. what is a flute?

  I'm in the process of getting quotes on having a gas log lighter installed,
  so I'm curious about all thing fireplace right now.

  -Original Message-
  From: blindhandyman@ 
  yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@
   yahoogroups.com]
  On Behalf Of Ray Boyce
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 02:26
  To: blindhandyman@  yahoogroups.com
  Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

  Hi Jennifer

  Contact the Fireplace Manufacturer to ask them what is the procedure for
  obtaining a replacement key. or get a Locksmith in to cut you a new key

  Do you know who used to live there, and where they are now if so give them a
  call to see if they still have or know where it is.

  Regards

  Ray

  From: blindhandyman@ 
  yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@
   yahoogroups.com]
  On Behalf Of Jennifer
  Sent: Saturday, 13 December 2008 5:24 PM
  To: blindhandyman@  yahoogroups.com
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

  Hey Guys,

  We bought our house last year and did not get the key to the flute on the
  fireplace. Does anyone know where or how I get something like this
  replaced?

  Jennifer

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sticky glaze

It is a clear glaze that hardens as it dries.  If I am not mistaken it becomes 
like an epoxy.
  - Original Message - 
  From: Dale Leavens 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 7:11 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sticky glaze

  What is the solvent? If it is petroleum based then mineral spirits will make 
the problem worse. The solvent needs to evaporate, perhaps you got it on a 
little too thick. Old product will often do this too.

  - Original Message - 
  From: Dale Alton 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 7:28 PM
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Sticky glaze

  Hey guys,
  The wet bar is in and working. I am having a problem with the last layer of 
glaze I put in. It is sticky and I don't know what to do to get rid of the 
stickyness. Would mineral spirits or some hting like that help get rid of the 
stickyness? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
  Dale

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

2008-12-14 Thread Jewnnifer Jackson

That probably is what I mean. :)  I asked someone else how to spell it and he 
probably assumed I meant the instrument, not the fireplace part.  I just 
assumed that was what it was really called.  I always thought people were 
saying something more like "flu."  Communication can fail so easily. :)

Anyway the part that opens and closes inside the chimney pipe area to let air 
in.


Jennifer

  - Original Message - 
  From: Jeff Kisecker 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 8:33 PM
  Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute


  I think she means a floom.

  _ 

  From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
  On Behalf Of William Stephan
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 5:06 PM
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

  OK, I have to ask.. what is a flute?

  I'm in the process of getting quotes on having a gas log lighter installed,
  so I'm curious about all thing fireplace right now.

  -Original Message-
  From: blindhandyman@ 
  yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@
   yahoogroups.com]
  On Behalf Of Ray Boyce
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 02:26
  To: blindhandyman@  yahoogroups.com
  Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

  Hi Jennifer

  Contact the Fireplace Manufacturer to ask them what is the procedure for
  obtaining a replacement key. or get a Locksmith in to cut you a new key

  Do you know who used to live there, and where they are now if so give them a
  call to see if they still have or know where it is.

  Regards

  Ray

  From: blindhandyman@ 
  yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@
   yahoogroups.com]
  On Behalf Of Jennifer
  Sent: Saturday, 13 December 2008 5:24 PM
  To: blindhandyman@  yahoogroups.com
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

  Hey Guys,

  We bought our house last year and did not get the key to the flute on the
  fireplace. Does anyone know where or how I get something like this
  replaced?

  Jennifer

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sticky glaze

What is the solvent? If it is petroleum based then mineral spirits will make 
the problem worse. The solvent needs to evaporate, perhaps you got it on a 
little too thick. Old product will often do this too.

  - Original Message - 
  From: Dale Alton 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 7:28 PM
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Sticky glaze

  Hey guys,
  The wet bar is in and working. I am having a problem with the last layer of 
glaze I put in. It is sticky and I don't know what to do to get rid of the 
stickyness. Would mineral spirits or some hting like that help get rid of the 
stickyness? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
  Dale

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

Actually it's a flu.  It's a damper for the fireplace you can adjust.
  - Original Message - 
  From: Jeff Kisecker 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 8:33 PM
  Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

  I think she means a floom.

  _ 

  From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
  On Behalf Of William Stephan
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 5:06 PM
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

  OK, I have to ask.. what is a flute?

  I'm in the process of getting quotes on having a gas log lighter installed,
  so I'm curious about all thing fireplace right now.

  -Original Message-
  From: blindhandyman@ 
  yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@
   yahoogroups.com]
  On Behalf Of Ray Boyce
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 02:26
  To: blindhandyman@  yahoogroups.com
  Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

  Hi Jennifer

  Contact the Fireplace Manufacturer to ask them what is the procedure for
  obtaining a replacement key. or get a Locksmith in to cut you a new key

  Do you know who used to live there, and where they are now if so give them a
  call to see if they still have or know where it is.

  Regards

  Ray

  From: blindhandyman@ 
  yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@
   yahoogroups.com]
  On Behalf Of Jennifer
  Sent: Saturday, 13 December 2008 5:24 PM
  To: blindhandyman@  yahoogroups.com
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

  Hey Guys,

  We bought our house last year and did not get the key to the flute on the
  fireplace. Does anyone know where or how I get something like this
  replaced?

  Jennifer

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RE: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

2008-12-14 Thread Jeff Kisecker

I think she means a floom.

  _  

From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of William Stephan
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 5:06 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

OK, I have to ask.. what is a flute?

I'm in the process of getting quotes on having a gas log lighter installed,
so I'm curious about all thing fireplace right now.

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@ 
yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@
 yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Ray Boyce
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 02:26
To: blindhandyman@  yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

Hi Jennifer

Contact the Fireplace Manufacturer to ask them what is the procedure for
obtaining a replacement key. or get a Locksmith in to cut you a new key

Do you know who used to live there, and where they are now if so give them a
call to see if they still have or know where it is.

Regards

Ray

From: blindhandyman@ 
yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@
 yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Jennifer
Sent: Saturday, 13 December 2008 5:24 PM
To: blindhandyman@  yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

Hey Guys,

We bought our house last year and did not get the key to the flute on the
fireplace. Does anyone know where or how I get something like this
replaced?

Jennifer

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Palm Nailers again

Max is from Australia and he wanted to know a reliable one he wouldn't have 
trouble with the warranty.  I figured if he's going to pay that much for 
shipping go with a better brand.

I buy stuff from there every so often myself so I can't knock the place.  I'm 
just thinking of how much it will cost to ship something like that across the 
world and if he has a problem how hard is it going to be getting it fixed.


  - Original Message - 
  From: William Stephan 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 4:40 PM
  Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Palm Nailers again


  Bob, I just bought one from Harbor Freight cause it was cheap and I could do
  it online. I don't imagine I'll use this all that often, but hopefully
  it'll work for a while anyway.

  -Original Message-
  From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
  On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy
  Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2008 18:54
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Palm Nailers again

  I'd stay away from Harbor Freight. However, Bostich is a very good brand.
  All of the other big names you read about over here make them too. Porter
  Cable, Dewalt and Passload. I'm not sure about the air fittings between here
  and there. Most air tools come with the same female pipe thread fitting and
  you supply the end that fits your connector to the air supply.

  The fun will be in finding a place that will ship over seas. Many places
  won't even ship to Canada from inside the states, but I haven't studied the
  problem much since I live in the states and don't have a problem shipping.

  - Original Message - 
  From: Agent86b 
  To: blindhandyman@  yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2008 4:52 PM
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Palm Nailers again

  Hi all,
  you all have convinced me that I really need a Palm Nailer.
  If for no other reason I can use standard nails. Here if I purchase a 
  finishing nail gun I can only get nails in boxes of 3000, I think I 
  will have stopped using a nail gun before I finish all the boxes of 
  different size nails I will have needed.

  Unfortunately I can not find a Palm Nailer in Australia. I have 
  contacted the big hardware stores, asked my local ones and nobody 
  knows what I am asking fore. I have taken a picture with me to show 
  them what I want still no luck.
  From my research, it appears that they may only be available in the 
  US and Canada.

  Before I consider purchasing one from the US I would like to know 
  what are good and not so good brands. I have taken a look on the 
  harbor Freight and Bostitch sites.

  I need quarter inch size fittings. Here the fittings I have are 
  called Nita fittings. I am not sure about that spelling though.

  Finally if I do purchase from the US, what are good reliable people 
  to buy from?

  If this topic has gone to long on the list please write directly to me.

  Thanks as always for any help.
  Max.

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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Antenna construction question

Thanks Lenny, I'll check it out.

 

 

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 17:54
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Antenna construction question

 

Hi Bill, I was first going to suggest a long wire of 100 feet. With a quick 
search I found this site http://www.athensar
<http://www.athensarc.org/UnderstandingAntennas.asp>
c.org/UnderstandingAntennas.asp

- Original Message - 
From: "William Stephan" mailto:wstephan%40everestkc.net> net>
To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 6:23 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Antenna construction question

I hope this is topical here. I'm thinking about buying myself one of those
continuous coverage radios that are made by Grundig, I'm looking at a
satellite actually. So, I think I need an antenna. If I can avoid it, I'd
rather not install one out of doors, though I guess I could if there was no
other way around the problem. Anyway, at one time, I build an antenna using
four way cable like you'd use for running a telephone circuit. Basically, I
had a hundred feet of the stuff, and spliced the ends of two of the cables
so thaqqt I in affect had four hundred feet. Then, I very carefully coiled
the spliced cable flat inside a clean pizza box, then placed the cardboard
top over the coil to hold things in place. I used to put this in a window
when I lived in a highrise, and it seemed to work, though reception was
very poor because we were very near electrified rail yards. So, my
question(s), is this a worthwile antenna to try and use? And, if so, do I
want to use fourway telephone cable, or the type of cable used to connect
the actual telephone instrument to the wall jack? If anybody has other
suggestions for easy-to-build antennas, I'd appreciate hearing them.

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sealing A Gutter

Hey Ed,

This is off the Home Depot web site.  They don't sell online but it says it's 
available at the local stores.  The brand is Henry, $16.98 for a gallon.

208R Water proofer/leak stopper is the longest lasting, highest quality "Wet 
Patch" on the market. It is the best choice to stop or prevent leaks if it is 
raining during application or to repair leaks under puddled water. 208R sticks 
to a wet or dry surface, even in freezing temperatures. The rubberized formula 
typically last 2-3 times longer than its un-rubberized competitors.

  a.. Seals chimneys, skylights, turbines, roof vents, gutters, A-C unites, 
etc. 
  b.. Repairs shingles, roll roofing, valleys, splits, cracks, raised edges, 
etc. 
  c.. Use to seal or repair anywhere else on your roof where there is the 
possibility of leaks 
  d.. SBS rubber modified formula = excellent flexibility and long life 
  e.. Use with yellow Henry 183 Repair Fabric for professional results 
  f.. Apply with roofing trowel, putty knife or caulk gun 
  g.. Coverage: Approximately 17 linear feet per 11 oz tube 
  h.. MFG Brand Name : Henry 
  i.. MFG Model # : HE208R142 
  j.. MFG Part # : HE208R142 
  k.. Product Longevity : Varies 
Specifications
  a.. Color / Finish : Black 
  b.. Container Size : 1 Gallon 
  c.. Container Type : Metal 
  d.. Energy Star Compliant : No 
  - Original Message - 
  From: Edward Przybylek 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 4:14 PM
  Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Sealing A Gutter


  Hey Bob,

  I've never heard of this stuff but I'll definitely take a look at it at Home
  Depot. Here, though, is what might be considered a dumb question. In your
  message you say it can go on wet or dry. By this, do you mean it comes in a
  dry state and it can be mixed with some kind of liquid if one would prefer
  to use it wet? Or, do you mean it can be used on a wet or dry surface? The
  only roofing I've ever done is seal some loose shingles with a tar compound
  so please forgive my ignorance.

  Take care,

  Ed Przybylek

  From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
  On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 3:35 PM
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sealing A Gutter

  Ed,

  You can get a can of wet dry sealer like they use on roofs. I think it will
  go on down to 40 degrees. Just like its name says it can go on wet or dry.
  Just use a putty knife to spread it out. 

  It's been a long time since I had to check on cold weather sealers so you
  may do well to ask the folks at Lowes or Home Depot what will work in the
  cold. 

  If all else fails you can carry a heat gun up the latter and heat the gutter
  so you can apply gutter caulk. Just heat from underneath the gutter and it
  will warm up enough for it to work. I've done that before. I know it's a
  pain to carry a heat gun up the latter and keep track of the cord. Take a
  bucket and put a coat hanger around the handle. Then you can put everything
  in the bucket and carry that up the latter. You can twist the hanger around
  a rung on the latter making a kind of tool box.

  - Original Message - 
  From: Edward Przybylek 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com  
  Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 2:36 PM
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Sealing A Gutter

  Hi all,

  A drip has developed at a place where two gutters on my roof come together
  at a right angle. The water drips onto a sidewalk and freezes when the
  weather gets cold enough. This presents a real hazard to people walking
  down the sidewalk. My problem is that the weather has been between 30 and
  40 degrees lately and will get much colder before too long. This prevents
  me from using the standard sealants that I normally use. Does anyone know
  of a sealant that would work in this cold weather to solve this problem.
  Thanks for any help.

  Take care,

  Ed Przybylek

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[BlindHandyMan] Sticky glaze

Hey guys,
The wet bar is in and working.  I am having a problem with the last layer of 
glaze I put in.  It is sticky and I don't know what to do to get rid of the 
stickyness.  Would mineral spirits or some hting like that help get rid of the 
stickyness?  Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Dale

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Antenna construction question

2008-12-14 Thread Lenny McHugh

Hi Bill, I was first going to suggest a long wire of 100 feet. With a quick 
search I found this site http://www.athensarc.org/UnderstandingAntennas.asp

- Original Message - 
From: "William Stephan" 
To: 
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 6:23 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Antenna construction question

I hope this is topical here.  I'm thinking about buying myself one of those
continuous coverage radios that are made by Grundig, I'm looking at a
satellite actually.  So, I think I need an antenna.  If I can avoid it, I'd
rather not install one out of doors, though I guess I could if there was no
other way around the problem.  Anyway, at one time, I build an antenna using
four way cable like you'd use for running a telephone circuit.  Basically, I
had a hundred feet of the stuff, and spliced the ends of two of the cables
so thaqqt I in affect had four hundred feet.  Then, I very carefully coiled
the spliced cable flat inside a clean pizza box, then placed the cardboard
top over the coil to hold things in place.  I used to put this in a window
when I  lived in a highrise, and it seemed to work, though reception was
very poor because we were very near electrified rail yards.  So, my
question(s), is this a worthwile antenna to try and use?  And, if so, do I
want to use fourway telephone cable, or the type of cable used to connect
the actual telephone instrument to the wall jack?  If anybody has other
suggestions  for easy-to-build antennas, I'd appreciate hearing them.

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[BlindHandyMan] Antenna construction question

I hope this is topical here.  I'm thinking about buying myself one of those
continuous coverage radios that are made by Grundig, I'm looking at a
satellite actually.  So, I think I need an antenna.  If I can avoid it, I'd
rather not install one out of doors, though I guess I could if there was no
other way around the problem.  Anyway, at one time, I build an antenna using
four way cable like you'd use for running a telephone circuit.  Basically, I
had a hundred feet of the stuff, and spliced the ends of two of the cables
so thaqqt I in affect had four hundred feet.  Then, I very carefully coiled
the spliced cable flat inside a clean pizza box, then placed the cardboard
top over the coil to hold things in place.  I used to put this in a window
when I  lived in a highrise, and it seemed to work, though reception was
very poor because we were very near electrified rail yards.  So, my
question(s), is this a worthwile antenna to try and use?  And, if so, do I
want to use fourway telephone cable, or the type of cable used to connect
the actual telephone instrument to the wall jack?  If anybody has other
suggestions  for easy-to-build antennas, I'd appreciate hearing them.

 



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RE: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

OK, I have to ask.. what is a flute?

I'm in the process of getting quotes on having a gas log lighter installed,
so I'm curious about all thing fireplace right now.

 

 

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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Ray Boyce
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 02:26
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

 

Hi Jennifer

Contact the Fireplace Manufacturer to ask them what is the procedure for
obtaining a replacement key. or get a Locksmith in to cut you a new key

Do you know who used to live there, and where they are now if so give them a
call to see if they still have or know where it is.

Regards

Ray

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On Behalf Of Jennifer
Sent: Saturday, 13 December 2008 5:24 PM
To: blindhandyman@  yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute

Hey Guys,

We bought our house last year and did not get the key to the flute on the
fireplace. Does anyone know where or how I get something like this
replaced?

Jennifer

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] sound card problem

I suggest you open the box, identify the board that the speakers plug into or
the cable from the speaker jacks back to the board then press that connection
firmly down, lift it up and press it down a few times to shift the pins a
little. sometimes a little corrosion forms on the pins and this usually breaks
it up or at least reseats the plug. The little vibration you produce in
jiggling the cable may be achieving a similar thing.

While there, I like to firmly press any of the chips down into their sockets.
You must support the opposite side of the board when doing that but often a
chip or two will emit a little squeak as it too reseats and this can also
restore a doubtful connection.

You should probably unplug the machine and a cautious person would also clip a
ground from you to the chassis of the computer. I have never done this and not
had a problem but it could be a problem.

- Original Message -
From: Lenny McHugh
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 2:43 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] sound card problem

Tom, I like you are stumped. When it is talking the sound comes through both
speakers. When it is not talking the music still plays through both
speakers. It did it again and I just tapped the cable and it started
talking. As the late Joe Labrini, an old Burroughs field engineer, use to
say he did not get paid for hitting it but he got paid for knowing where to
hit it.
I am ready to purchase a pci sound card but first plan to check the sales
for a new machine. This one was purchased near the end of 2000.
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From: "Tom Fowle"
To:
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 1:24 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] sound card problem

Lenny,
Notice carefully if JAWS talks only out of one chanel or the other. I'd bet
it talks only through either right or left sides and that the music is
either a real stereo file or comes through both chanels.

if this is the case, then the problem is that one connection on either the
plug or the jack is intermittent and since the music comes from both
chanels, you hear it.

If jaws talks through both chanels, I'm stumpped, However get a can of spray
contact cleaner and squirt a very small amount on the speaker plug, then
shove it in the jack and wiggle it about a bit. I'll bet that solves it.

Probably corosion in the join between jack and plug.

Tom Fowle

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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Palm Nailers again

Bob, I just bought one from Harbor Freight cause it was cheap and I could do
it online.  I don't imagine I'll use this all that often, but hopefully
it'll work for a while anyway.

 

 

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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy
Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2008 18:54
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Palm Nailers again

 

I'd stay away from Harbor Freight. However, Bostich is a very good brand.
All of the other big names you read about over here make them too. Porter
Cable, Dewalt and Passload. I'm not sure about the air fittings between here
and there. Most air tools come with the same female pipe thread fitting and
you supply the end that fits your connector to the air supply.

The fun will be in finding a place that will ship over seas. Many places
won't even ship to Canada from inside the states, but I haven't studied the
problem much since I live in the states and don't have a problem shipping.

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From: Agent86b 
To: blindhandyman@  yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2008 4:52 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Palm Nailers again

Hi all,
you all have convinced me that I really need a Palm Nailer.
If for no other reason I can use standard nails. Here if I purchase a 
finishing nail gun I can only get nails in boxes of 3000, I think I 
will have stopped using a nail gun before I finish all the boxes of 
different size nails I will have needed.

Unfortunately I can not find a Palm Nailer in Australia. I have 
contacted the big hardware stores, asked my local ones and nobody 
knows what I am asking fore. I have taken a picture with me to show 
them what I want still no luck.
>From my research, it appears that they may only be available in the 
US and Canada.

Before I consider purchasing one from the US I would like to know 
what are good and not so good brands. I have taken a look on the 
harbor Freight and Bostitch sites.

I need quarter inch size fittings. Here the fittings I have are 
called Nita fittings. I am not sure about that spelling though.

Finally if I do purchase from the US, what are good reliable people 
to buy from?

If this topic has gone to long on the list please write directly to me.

Thanks as always for any help.
Max.

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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Sealing A Gutter

2008-12-14 Thread Edward Przybylek

Hey Bob,

 

I've never heard of this stuff but I'll definitely take a look at it at Home
Depot.  Here, though, is what might be considered a dumb question.  In your
message you say it can go on wet or dry.  By this, do you mean it comes in a
dry state and it can be mixed with some kind of liquid if one would prefer
to use it wet?  Or, do you mean it can be used on a wet or dry surface?  The
only roofing I've ever done is seal some loose shingles with a tar compound
so please forgive my ignorance.

 

Take care,

Ed Przybylek

 

 

 

From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 3:35 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sealing A Gutter

 

Ed,

You can get a can of wet dry sealer like they use on roofs. I think it will
go on down to 40 degrees. Just like its name says it can go on wet or dry.
Just use a putty knife to spread it out. 

It's been a long time since I had to check on cold weather sealers so you
may do well to ask the folks at Lowes or Home Depot what will work in the
cold. 

If all else fails you can carry a heat gun up the latter and heat the gutter
so you can apply gutter caulk. Just heat from underneath the gutter and it
will warm up enough for it to work. I've done that before. I know it's a
pain to carry a heat gun up the latter and keep track of the cord. Take a
bucket and put a coat hanger around the handle. Then you can put everything
in the bucket and carry that up the latter. You can twist the hanger around
a rung on the latter making a kind of tool box.

- Original Message - 
From: Edward Przybylek 
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com   
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 2:36 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Sealing A Gutter

Hi all,

A drip has developed at a place where two gutters on my roof come together
at a right angle. The water drips onto a sidewalk and freezes when the
weather gets cold enough. This presents a real hazard to people walking
down the sidewalk. My problem is that the weather has been between 30 and
40 degrees lately and will get much colder before too long. This prevents
me from using the standard sealants that I normally use. Does anyone know
of a sealant that would work in this cold weather to solve this problem.
Thanks for any help.

Take care,

Ed Przybylek

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