Re: [BlindHandyMan] Palm nailer brands
I can't say anything bad about Bostich, I own a couple of their tools. Have heard good things about Senco too. You don't know who makes the one for Craftsman because they contract out all of their tools and put their badge on it. - Original Message - From: Agent86b To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 11:23 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Palm nailer brands Hi again all. I am still trying to purchase a palm nailer from the US or anywhere. I may get someone to bring one back from the US if I can't find a company to sell me one. I have been looking on the Sears site. The three makes I have found there are Stanley Bostitch, Senco, both of which I know and Craftsman I don't know this make. I don't think it is sold in Australia. Do you have strong opinions as to which of these would be the best make? Or if one should be avoided. Thanks as always for the great help. Max. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] quartz infrared heaters
The power company bills by kilowatt hours. So if the heater draws 3000 watts, that is 3 kilowatts an hour. The fun part will be finding out what the local power company charges for a KWH. It is in the bill you receive each month. Usually somewhere between 7 and 20 cents per hour. - Original Message - From: Terry Klarich To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com ; Max Robinson Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 11:05 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] quartz infrared heaters I always assumed our charges from the power company was based on amp hours rather than power. I don't pretend to be an electrician. Nor, did I play one on TV. I didn't even stay in a holiday Inn last night. We'll see what it does to my electric bill. :) Terry On Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:10:51 -0600you write: It uses the same number of amps but the voltage is doubled. That gives twice the power as the spects say, 1500 watts versus 3000 watts. It will give twice the heat but in very cold weather when the thermostat is not cycling, it will cost you twice as much to run. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com 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, funwithtubes-subscr...@yahoogroups.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] anniversary greeting
Happy Sixth Anniversary goes to blind handyman list, We would like to wish you a Happy Anniversary, on this your special day, and hope you have lots more. Blind handy man founded January 17-03 Their are 262 list members, on this day. We have sent, 44885 messages across the list, since the group was started, as of today. That's allot of projects, and all around good information. Keep up the good work. Many good projects ahead too all. BHM moderators. Steve Stewart C n D moderator E-mail; stev...@suddenlink.net -- -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.173 / Virus Database: 270.10.8/1898 - Release Date: 1/16/2009 3:09 PM [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] miter saw stops
Does anyone know what the 31.6 degree stop is for? If I have a 90 degree angle in the corner, I use a 45 degree cut. Thanks, Tom _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Terry Klarich Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 12:06 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] miter saw stops Hello all: I have a bosch b3915. It is a 10 sliding compound miter saw. The cool thing about it is the cast degree scale. And, yes, you can easily set up the saw by feel. Both the miter and bevel scales are raised. Stops are at 0, 15, 22.5 31.6 45 and 60. One of my woodworker buddies happened to run across this saw and thought I'd be able to feel the scales. Needless to say, He got several beers on my tab for that. The saw is made out of aluminum. I would rather have cast iron; but, I have to admit the aluminum has held up perfectly through many projects. It cuts as well as the day I baught it. Looks like this saw is still available. I've had mine for about 10 years or so. Here's the low-down: Features: Powerful 13.0 Amp motor, 2.8 max. tool HP Crown miter detents - 31.6° miter and 33.9° bevel detents for quick, accurate crown cuts Large 25 aluminum base with 3 extension for 28 total length - Provides extra support Tall 3-1/2 Fence - For easy bevel set-ups and increased crown molding cutting capacities Dual rail design - For superior accuracy Exclusive wedge-and-slot miter detent system - Consistent and precise miter angles Miter detent override - For easy setting of any setting for any neighboring angle Electric brake - For quick and repetitive cuts. Stops blade in seconds Cast and machined scales - Visible for the life of the saw Double insulated, UL listed, complies to OSHA Includes: 60 Tooth Carbide Tip Blade Workpiece Clamp Blade and Stop Wrench Fence and Base Wrench Directional Dust Chute Dust Bag B-3915 I hope this is helpful to the list. Terry [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] Happy Anniversary
thanks Steve for the reminder about the blind handymans anniversary after 6 years. and thanks to all who make it possible. Lee -- I keep seeing spots in front of my eyes. Did you ever see a doctor? No, just spots. Come and chat with me at #quietzone on irc.newnet.net
Re: [BlindHandyMan] miter saw stops
It is for cutting crown molding. - Original Message - From: Tom Hodges To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2009 10:33 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] miter saw stops Does anyone know what the 31.6 degree stop is for? If I have a 90 degree angle in the corner, I use a 45 degree cut. Thanks, Tom _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Terry Klarich Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 12:06 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] miter saw stops Hello all: I have a bosch b3915. It is a 10 sliding compound miter saw. The cool thing about it is the cast degree scale. And, yes, you can easily set up the saw by feel. Both the miter and bevel scales are raised. Stops are at 0, 15, 22.5 31.6 45 and 60. One of my woodworker buddies happened to run across this saw and thought I'd be able to feel the scales. Needless to say, He got several beers on my tab for that. The saw is made out of aluminum. I would rather have cast iron; but, I have to admit the aluminum has held up perfectly through many projects. It cuts as well as the day I baught it. Looks like this saw is still available. I've had mine for about 10 years or so. Here's the low-down: Features: Powerful 13.0 Amp motor, 2.8 max. tool HP Crown miter detents - 31.6° miter and 33.9° bevel detents for quick, accurate crown cuts Large 25 aluminum base with 3 extension for 28 total length - Provides extra support Tall 3-1/2 Fence - For easy bevel set-ups and increased crown molding cutting capacities Dual rail design - For superior accuracy Exclusive wedge-and-slot miter detent system - Consistent and precise miter angles Miter detent override - For easy setting of any setting for any neighboring angle Electric brake - For quick and repetitive cuts. Stops blade in seconds Cast and machined scales - Visible for the life of the saw Double insulated, UL listed, complies to OSHA Includes: 60 Tooth Carbide Tip Blade Workpiece Clamp Blade and Stop Wrench Fence and Base Wrench Directional Dust Chute Dust Bag B-3915 I hope this is helpful to the list. Terry [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] miter saw stops
Hi Tom, When crown molding is installed it is on an angle with part touching the wall and the other part against the ceiling. I don't remember the degree of the molding I think around 38º. To produce it you need a compound cut of 31.6º for the miter and 33.9º for the bevel. I would have to recheck that number to make sure. The best way for the inside corner cut is to cope it. I have read about the 31.6/33.9 also for some picture frames. Always wanted to try that just have always procrastinated. - Original Message - From: Tom Hodges tom.bethhod...@gmail.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2009 10:33 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] miter saw stops Does anyone know what the 31.6 degree stop is for? If I have a 90 degree angle in the corner, I use a 45 degree cut. Thanks, Tom _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Terry Klarich Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 12:06 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] miter saw stops Hello all: I have a bosch b3915. It is a 10 sliding compound miter saw. The cool thing about it is the cast degree scale. And, yes, you can easily set up the saw by feel. Both the miter and bevel scales are raised. Stops are at 0, 15, 22.5 31.6 45 and 60. One of my woodworker buddies happened to run across this saw and thought I'd be able to feel the scales. Needless to say, He got several beers on my tab for that. The saw is made out of aluminum. I would rather have cast iron; but, I have to admit the aluminum has held up perfectly through many projects. It cuts as well as the day I baught it. Looks like this saw is still available. I've had mine for about 10 years or so. Here's the low-down: Features: Powerful 13.0 Amp motor, 2.8 max. tool HP Crown miter detents - 31.6° miter and 33.9° bevel detents for quick, accurate crown cuts Large 25 aluminum base with 3 extension for 28 total length - Provides extra support Tall 3-1/2 Fence - For easy bevel set-ups and increased crown molding cutting capacities Dual rail design - For superior accuracy Exclusive wedge-and-slot miter detent system - Consistent and precise miter angles Miter detent override - For easy setting of any setting for any neighboring angle Electric brake - For quick and repetitive cuts. Stops blade in seconds Cast and machined scales - Visible for the life of the saw Double insulated, UL listed, complies to OSHA Includes: 60 Tooth Carbide Tip Blade Workpiece Clamp Blade and Stop Wrench Fence and Base Wrench Directional Dust Chute Dust Bag B-3915 I hope this is helpful to the list. Terry [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com 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: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links __ NOD32 3773 (20090117) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Happy Anniversary
Hi be thankful that you can still see spots it could have been nothing. Sorry being cynical, it is just to lift your spirit. Philip Theron Piano tuner Piano Music House Tel.: [021] 948 6995 Cell: [083] 635 6349 Fax: [021] 949 8650 Email: phi...@isales.co.za www.pianomusichouse.co.za - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone To: Blind Handyman Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2009 6:22 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Happy Anniversary thanks Steve for the reminder about the blind handymans anniversary after 6 years. and thanks to all who make it possible. Lee -- I keep seeing spots in front of my eyes. Did you ever see a doctor? No, just spots. Come and chat with me at #quietzone on irc.newnet.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.10.8/1898 - Release Date: 2009/01/16 03:09 PM [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] miter saw stops
Lenny, When I cut crown molding, I turn it upside down and lay it against the fence on an angle so it would look like it would if it were on the ceiling, only upside down. Then I cut it on a 45 degree angle. How do you lay the crown molding against the fence when you are using the 31.6 degree? Thanks, Tom _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2009 12:03 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] miter saw stops Hi Tom, When crown molding is installed it is on an angle with part touching the wall and the other part against the ceiling. I don't remember the degree of the molding I think around 38º. To produce it you need a compound cut of 31.6º for the miter and 33.9º for the bevel. I would have to recheck that number to make sure. The best way for the inside corner cut is to cope it. I have read about the 31.6/33.9 also for some picture frames. Always wanted to try that just have always procrastinated. - Original Message - From: Tom Hodges tom.bethhodges@ mailto:tom.bethhodges%40gmail.com gmail.com To: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2009 10:33 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] miter saw stops Does anyone know what the 31.6 degree stop is for? If I have a 90 degree angle in the corner, I use a 45 degree cut. Thanks, Tom _ From: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Terry Klarich Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 12:06 AM To: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] miter saw stops Hello all: I have a bosch b3915. It is a 10 sliding compound miter saw. The cool thing about it is the cast degree scale. And, yes, you can easily set up the saw by feel. Both the miter and bevel scales are raised. Stops are at 0, 15, 22.5 31.6 45 and 60. One of my woodworker buddies happened to run across this saw and thought I'd be able to feel the scales. Needless to say, He got several beers on my tab for that. The saw is made out of aluminum. I would rather have cast iron; but, I have to admit the aluminum has held up perfectly through many projects. It cuts as well as the day I baught it. Looks like this saw is still available. I've had mine for about 10 years or so. Here's the low-down: Features: Powerful 13.0 Amp motor, 2.8 max. tool HP Crown miter detents - 31.6° miter and 33.9° bevel detents for quick, accurate crown cuts Large 25 aluminum base with 3 extension for 28 total length - Provides extra support Tall 3-1/2 Fence - For easy bevel set-ups and increased crown molding cutting capacities Dual rail design - For superior accuracy Exclusive wedge-and-slot miter detent system - Consistent and precise miter angles Miter detent override - For easy setting of any setting for any neighboring angle Electric brake - For quick and repetitive cuts. Stops blade in seconds Cast and machined scales - Visible for the life of the saw Double insulated, UL listed, complies to OSHA Includes: 60 Tooth Carbide Tip Blade Workpiece Clamp Blade and Stop Wrench Fence and Base Wrench Directional Dust Chute Dust Bag B-3915 I hope this is helpful to the list. Terry [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman- mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.com ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_ pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 .org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_ position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio. ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday .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- http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail- http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ 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- http://www.jaws-users.com/ users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman- mailto:blindhandyman-help%40yahoogroups.comYahoo h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links __ NOD32 3773 (20090117) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32
Re: [BlindHandyMan] miter saw stops
://www.jaws- http://www.jaws-users.com/ users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman- mailto:blindhandyman-help%40yahoogroups.comYahoo h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links __ NOD32 3773 (20090117) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset. http://www.eset.com com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com 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: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links __ NOD32 3773 (20090117) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com
Re: [BlindHandyMan] miter saw stops
I finally got someone to read my miter stops to me off the delta sidekick compound sliding miter. They are as follows, starting from 0 or strait middle cut posission. 15, 22.5, 31.62, 45, then with the clamp in, it will go to 50, Take the clamp out and it will go to 55. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] perforating an I beam.
they used the flange of the I for the screen, or rebar to hold the slab. On Thu, 15 Jan 2009, Dan Rossi wrote: Well, the whole idea of perforating the i beam is now moot. I did some more detailed groping of the i beam. Remember, I often go off on mental paths without fully investigating reality first. I know some of you won't understand, or possibly believe my explanation here. Well, it turns out that the front side of the i beam is essentially inaccessible. The cement slab of my porch floor, sits on the front side flange of the i beam. Actually, imagine the slab of the porch floor to look something like a box lid. It is a few inches thick although around the edges it is a couple of inches thicker than that. The edge of this box lid affair sits in the gap between the flanges of the i beam. In order to perforate the web of the i beam, I would have to go through several inches of concrete first, then the steel of the i beam. Screw that! I guess I will go under and around. Not sure if I will use pex or reuse the Copper that is there, but try out Shark Bight or ProPress fittings. I am not sure I want to try sweating pipes yet. I may put a dirt leg in at the bottom of the U that goes under the i beam, with a drain in it so I can bleed water out if I believe the U is getting clogged with debris. Again, my fantasy world may differ vastly from reality, so this project may never happen. Although, I am putting in some real hard hours in my head. *GRIN* -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081
Re: [BlindHandyMan] plastic wood
makes perfect sense. Thanks for that. On Thu, 15 Jan 2009, Lenny McHugh wrote: Well, it's pine wood derby building time again. Helping my grandson I got out some plastic wood to fill a gouge that he took out of the top. I had his dad read the setup time to see if we could put in a little then shortly after work more on the car and finish filling tonight. When we closed the lid I was told that the storing instructions state to store it upside down. So if any of you have plastic wood the properly storage is upside-down. --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.geocities.com/lenny_mchugh/ Lenny Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com 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: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Love My Oreck But...
on vac days, I make my 6 y.o. go around the perimeter and look for Legos and Polly shoes. Yes, some things were eaten in the beginning. But she learned loss. (items I bought, so I learned loss, haha) and if given that time, and taught, was able to find things she had missed. On Thu, 15 Jan 2009, Jennifer Jackson wrote: I have heard that one big benifit for a blind person with the Dyson is that it can suck up some pretty sizable materials without damaging or clogging the machine. What is your experience with this? Ever since Leggos have come into the house, I have been leaving most of the vacuuming to the sighted members of the household. Jennifer Jennifer - Original Message - From: Andrew J. LaPointe alapoint...@comcast.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2009 9:59 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Love My Oreck But... Hi, just read your post here. I had 2 electro luxes, an orrac, a kirby and now a dyson. If you ever have a chance to try out a dyson, do so. I think you will be pretty impressed. There is no smell and as a bagless vac, you can't go wrong. Also, the beater bar is great. The customer service is the best that I have ever worked with. They know everything about their product and have the best attitude toward the customer. Andy -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Spiro Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 1:22 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Love My Oreck But... claudia, I know you have a household to run and a child. I definitely understand the need for speed. But if you can, sometimes take your time to go slowly with the Oreck. I find that slow even changes the feel of the carpet back to a nice fluffier state. Almost that of the Electrolux. And, for hardly any money that canister side kick is nice. It, haha uses electrolux bags; I swap them. I don't really like the blet mechanism of the Oreck. I'd rather a gear drive with a slip, and an switch for neutral. The smell of burning belts when it eats a sock is nasty. heehee BTW stick with the oreck bags, they are a tighter weave than the off brand which breathe too much and start to stink (dog hair and dander) before they are filled. Then ya have to change the bag and wash the cloth outer bag. Oh and lastly, watch out for fibers or strings getting between the roller and the housing underneath. It will start to make a higher pitched sound, and then start to smell of belt as if you ate a sock. But no sock. Taking off the roller and unwrapping strings or carpet fibers is the only answer. P.I.A. if you ask me. On Fri, 9 Jan 2009, Claudia wrote: Thanks Spiro, I appreciate that. You would think that, as much as we pay for these vacuums, they could make them a little less noisy? I have the Oreck Cannister vac too, and I used to hate those things, but it also picks up quite well; just can't get the job done as fast. I'm off to take my tired self to sleep, in a few minutes, as I have to work in the morning! Claudia - Original Message - From: Spiro To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 11:46 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Love My Oreck But... what's extreme about headphones that let in all but the first 80db of sound? Heehee You're a very sweet woman and I'm sure yur ears are precious to more than just the general me. On Thu, 8 Jan 2009, Claudia wrote: Okay Spiro, I think not. LOL! That sounds like I'd be taking things way to the extreme, so I'll just deal with the noise, I suppose, but I won't like it! Chuckle! Claudia - Original Message - From: Spiro To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 10:21 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Love My Oreck But... do you have a shooting shop near you? Yeah, I mean a gun shop. I suggest that you go in, and ask for the cheapest shooting headphones you can get. I don't find the Oreck louder than all, a bit louder than the ElectroLux. But when I'm running my router, i am happy happy happy to have an extra set of *noise *cancelling *ear *protection! I can't run the router for more than 5 mins without wanting to jump out of my skin. I do audio for a living. Also when i was into shooting sports, nothing bigger than a .32 or it would shorten the fun. I think that *that will do you better than ear plugs. There are even expensive Noise Cancelling Cans that allow a great bit of sound through. but they are cancelling rapid rise audio like a sudden sound level rise (as ehn you fire a gun) and will eventually flatten out on a vac; which may bring through more than you want and spend more than you want on it. Being blind, you'll have to do the vacuuming with no one around as it will mess with your spacial a tiny bit and your
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Love My Oreck But...
I second barefoot as you get to be the first to enjoy the carpets rejuvenation first as well. On Fri, 16 Jan 2009, Betsy Whitney wrote: Aloha Jennifer, When my kids were little I developed the habit of vacuuming barefoot and walking backward so that my feet cleared the way before the machine got there. However, if enough of the little toys go missing, the kids will become proficient at picking them up. At 05:40 PM 1/15/2009, you wrote: I have heard that one big benifit for a blind person with the Dyson is that it can suck up some pretty sizable materials without damaging or clogging the machine. What is your experience with this? Ever since Leggos have come into the house, I have been leaving most of the vacuuming to the sighted members of the household. Jennifer Jennifer - Original Message - From: Andrew J. LaPointe alapoint...@comcast.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2009 9:59 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Love My Oreck But... Hi, just read your post here. I had 2 electro luxes, an orrac, a kirby and now a dyson. If you ever have a chance to try out a dyson, do so. I think you will be pretty impressed. There is no smell and as a bagless vac, you can't go wrong. Also, the beater bar is great. The customer service is the best that I have ever worked with. They know everything about their product and have the best attitude toward the customer. Andy -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Spiro Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 1:22 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Love My Oreck But... claudia, I know you have a household to run and a child. I definitely understand the need for speed. But if you can, sometimes take your time to go slowly with the Oreck. I find that slow even changes the feel of the carpet back to a nice fluffier state. Almost that of the Electrolux. And, for hardly any money that canister side kick is nice. It, haha uses electrolux bags; I swap them. I don't really like the blet mechanism of the Oreck. I'd rather a gear drive with a slip, and an switch for neutral. The smell of burning belts when it eats a sock is nasty. heehee BTW stick with the oreck bags, they are a tighter weave than the off brand which breathe too much and start to stink (dog hair and dander) before they are filled. Then ya have to change the bag and wash the cloth outer bag. Oh and lastly, watch out for fibers or strings getting between the roller and the housing underneath. It will start to make a higher pitched sound, and then start to smell of belt as if you ate a sock. But no sock. Taking off the roller and unwrapping strings or carpet fibers is the only answer. P.I.A. if you ask me. On Fri, 9 Jan 2009, Claudia wrote: Thanks Spiro, I appreciate that. You would think that, as much as we pay for these vacuums, they could make them a little less noisy? I have the Oreck Cannister vac too, and I used to hate those things, but it also picks up quite well; just can't get the job done as fast. I'm off to take my tired self to sleep, in a few minutes, as I have to work in the morning! Claudia - Original Message - From: Spiro To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 11:46 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Love My Oreck But... what's extreme about headphones that let in all but the first 80db of sound? Heehee You're a very sweet woman and I'm sure yur ears are precious to more than just the general me. On Thu, 8 Jan 2009, Claudia wrote: Okay Spiro, I think not. LOL! That sounds like I'd be taking things way to the extreme, so I'll just deal with the noise, I suppose, but I won't like it! Chuckle! Claudia - Original Message - From: Spiro To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 10:21 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Love My Oreck But... do you have a shooting shop near you? Yeah, I mean a gun shop. I suggest that you go in, and ask for the cheapest shooting headphones you can get. I don't find the Oreck louder than all, a bit louder than the ElectroLux. But when I'm running my router, i am happy happy happy to have an extra set of *noise *cancelling *ear *protection! I can't run the router for more than 5 mins without wanting to jump out of my skin. I do audio for a living. Also when i was into shooting sports, nothing bigger than a .32 or it would shorten the fun. I think that *that will do you better than ear plugs. There are even expensive Noise Cancelling Cans that allow a great bit of sound through. but they are cancelling rapid rise audio like a sudden sound level rise (as ehn you fire a gun) and will eventually flatten out on a vac; which may bring through more than you want and spend more than you want on
[BlindHandyMan] Clickrule question
Hello folks, Just got my click rule today. When measuring, and marking, do you make your marking cut immediately after the raised line, if you want to make an equal inch or half inch measurement, or do you cut immediately before the last raised line? Thanks, Matt [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
