Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cutting large glass bottles
Hi recall hearing an add for the flemming bottle and judge cutter. My spelling might be off and my hearing was really bad in those days. Chris At 02:18 PM 3/2/2010, you wrote: Ray, I never heard of the burning string trick. May have to play with that sometime. There was a product on the market about 30 years ago called a jug cutter. Karen's Aunt had one and made some great vases from beer and other colored bottles. I wish that I could locate one of them. Will have to search the net. - Original Message - From: Ray Boyce mailto:rayb101%40westnet.com.aurayb...@westnet.com.au To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2010 3:43 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Cutting large glass bottles Hi All Has anyone got any ideas for cutting large bottles easily. I can remember when I was a kid we used to tie a string around a bottle soaked in kerosene light the string and after burning for a while drop it in cold water this would then crack it around the string area. Has anyone tried using wire connected to battery terminals then disconnected and quickly dropped into cold water. How long should it be left connected. Or do you have a better method and what is that. Ray [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman-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=47:29http://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/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=saturdayhttp://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/http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/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/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: mailto:blindhandyman-help%40yahoogroups.comYahooblindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links __ NOD32 4910 (20100302) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.comhttp://www.eset.com
Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure
Hi The other talking tape measure is called Vox, and can be found by googling Vox talking tape. It's pretty similar to the cobolt version in terms of functionality, but only requires a single AA battery. I have both and find them invaluable. So long as you use good batteries they are quite accurate. Thanks Darren. - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2010 6:44 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure There pretty much is one talking tape measure around these days. It is the Cobolt Talking tape measure from www.cobolt.co.uk Several blindness sites in the states carry it as well. It's about 95 bucks plus or minus a couple of bucks. It is supposedly accurate to 1/16 of an inch, but many of us suspect it lies at times. It takes a nine volt battery, and eats them pretty readily. When the unit starts acting like it is broken, not turning on easily, giving crazy measurements, staying out late with it's friends, drinking and smoking, it usually means it just needs a fresh battery. It will occasionally not shut the hell up, driving you to near insanity until you wack it, or yank it's little life blood power supply out. It is a pretty useful, although sometimes not as usable as you would like, tool. There was another talking tape measure out there, but it appears to be hard to come by these days. You will know if you have found that other one, if it takes double a batteries instead of 9 volts. Good luck. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 __ NOD32 4910 (20100302) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Simple DVD Player!
Oppo is very good. Samsung is as well. On Tue, 2 Mar 2010, Claudia wrote: Hi All, I need recommendations on a simple DVD player, for our room, with a small footprint. Thanks. Claudia __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4907 (20100302) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure
Darren, This is good info to know as I own the Cobolt. What I like the sounds of with the Vox is it runs on a single AA battery which I have tons of rechargeables around. My guess would be the AA battery model goes through batteries even quicker than the 9 volt version? Al -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Darren Brewer Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 4:30 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure Hi The other talking tape measure is called Vox, and can be found by googling Vox talking tape. It's pretty similar to the cobolt version in terms of functionality, but only requires a single AA battery. I have both and find them invaluable. So long as you use good batteries they are quite accurate. Thanks Darren. - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2010 6:44 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure There pretty much is one talking tape measure around these days. It is the Cobolt Talking tape measure from www.cobolt.co.uk Several blindness sites in the states carry it as well. It's about 95 bucks plus or minus a couple of bucks. It is supposedly accurate to 1/16 of an inch, but many of us suspect it lies at times. It takes a nine volt battery, and eats them pretty readily. When the unit starts acting like it is broken, not turning on easily, giving crazy measurements, staying out late with it's friends, drinking and smoking, it usually means it just needs a fresh battery. It will occasionally not shut the hell up, driving you to near insanity until you wack it, or yank it's little life blood power supply out. It is a pretty useful, although sometimes not as usable as you would like, tool. There was another talking tape measure out there, but it appears to be hard to come by these days. You will know if you have found that other one, if it takes double a batteries instead of 9 volts. Good luck. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 __ NOD32 4910 (20100302) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Table saw injury report.
I'm in favor for the Saw Stop for those who want to pay for it. The Saw Stop people are trying to make it a law that their product is a mandatory feature of all saws sold. I have a problem with this because I feel I should have the option to have the saw stop or not. I agree, the saw is very nice and smooth; but, this is true for the nicer contracter saws and on up to the cabinet saws. I know exactly what you are saying about blade tilt between the Saw Stop saw and the craftsman. I experienced this upgrading from my ridgid contracter's saw to my grizzly cabinet saw. Saws are dangerous. They cut stuff with a lot of power behind the blade. People need to realize this before they use one. All the manufacturers all have explicit warnings in their documentation. I look at all this like the lady who sued McDonalds for spilling hot coffee in her lap. I'm sure it was painful and a horible experience; but, it was her fault. Terry On Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:48:13 -0500you write: Hi Woodworkers; I do agree with Bob, that good table saw techniques are needed no matter how safe your saw is. The problem is that a beginner mus t start some where. Not all the blind have training available. I have nicked fingers and have had wood thrown into my chest in the past, but not for a very long time. I also believe that Blind Woodworkers are safer woodworkers than sighted woodworkers in general. I would like to speak in favor of the Saw Stop. I dry a lot of my own wood, and wet wood can fire the safety feature. A nail in the wood is a more common reason for a misfire. The Saw Stop does a have a mode where you can test the wood ahead of time to see if it will fire on the wood. This test is done w ithout the blade running. But if I had two misfires, I still would be willing to buy another cartridge and blade. Another point about the Saw Stop is that it is a very nice table saw. I took an angle measurement with a TO bevel. I took that m easurement to a dado blade on the SawStop, turn the wheel, and I was very impressed on how easy it was to bring the blade to that angle. With my craftsman table saw, I would have to go back and fourth several times to get that angle. With the Saw Stop, I was able to bring the blade right to that angle. So to make sure, I went past and then went down. It was very easy. The fence is very easy, but many saws have that kind of fence. Over all, even with the safety feature turned off, it is an excellent saw. But it is hard to beat with the safety feature on. John
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Table saw injury report.
I definitely like the concept of the SawStop, it is insurance. I completely disagree with the inventor about requiring it on all saws. If he had agreed to freely license the technology then maybe, but he tried to say that every saw had to have quote his quote technology on it. That was a tactical error on his part. When I get a table saw, it will be a Saw Stop. I may think I am perfect, but my wife assures me otherwise. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel:(412) 268-9081
Re: [BlindHandyMan] lmidnight altert system
Thanks Dan, It may be a little smaller. I can stand in it and I'm 5'8.. Maybe the footprint is closer to 10ft round. I'm very fond of it and have had it for 17 years. Yeah, some kind of howler set up maybe. But low teck would be nice as well. On Wed, 3 Mar 2010, Dan Rossi wrote: Spiro, 12 foot dome tent for you and your kid? Nice! My friends would call that the Palace! This isn't the answer you are looking for, because it is pretty non-specific, but I am pretty sure there are all kinds of cheapo IR alarm thingees, can probably get them from Radio Shak. You know the kind of thing, break the invisible IR beam and a chime sounds. If I get some time today, I'll try and find something specific, but this shouldn't be too hard to find. Later. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081
Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure
Hi Well I've never sat down and done a comparism so can't say for sure, but I don't think there is much difference. Obviously the power consumption of the Vox is less which makes it more efficient in terms of battery use. I haven't used my cobolt measure for a long time now and always had a couple of rechargeable PP3s on the go. I have a large number of cheap AA batteries and tend to use those in the Vox measure. However, I always release the battery compartment when not in use. The trouble with a lot of electronic gadgets these days is that they don't have a real on/off switch anymore so there is always a quicent current being used. Very rare to find gadgets with real mechanical on/off switches. Darren. - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 12:39 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure Darren, This is good info to know as I own the Cobolt. What I like the sounds of with the Vox is it runs on a single AA battery which I have tons of rechargeables around. My guess would be the AA battery model goes through batteries even quicker than the 9 volt version? Al -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Darren Brewer Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 4:30 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure Hi The other talking tape measure is called Vox, and can be found by googling Vox talking tape. It's pretty similar to the cobolt version in terms of functionality, but only requires a single AA battery. I have both and find them invaluable. So long as you use good batteries they are quite accurate. Thanks Darren. - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2010 6:44 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure There pretty much is one talking tape measure around these days. It is the Cobolt Talking tape measure from www.cobolt.co.uk Several blindness sites in the states carry it as well. It's about 95 bucks plus or minus a couple of bucks. It is supposedly accurate to 1/16 of an inch, but many of us suspect it lies at times. It takes a nine volt battery, and eats them pretty readily. When the unit starts acting like it is broken, not turning on easily, giving crazy measurements, staying out late with it's friends, drinking and smoking, it usually means it just needs a fresh battery. It will occasionally not shut the hell up, driving you to near insanity until you wack it, or yank it's little life blood power supply out. It is a pretty useful, although sometimes not as usable as you would like, tool. There was another talking tape measure out there, but it appears to be hard to come by these days. You will know if you have found that other one, if it takes double a batteries instead of 9 volts. Good luck. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 __ NOD32 4910 (20100302) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] __ NOD32 4911 (20100303) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] lmidnight altert system
Refresh my memory on how old your child is again, please? What about a short tether tied on your wrist and hers? Jennifer - Original Message - From: Spiro To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 8:29 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] lmidnight altert system Hi folks, I want to assemble something. I need to figure it out first. It's blind related. I'm blind, and I've promised my kid we will sleep in the tent on the lawn over the summer. It is fenced, 20x50 ft. But honestly, though it's not a bad area, it's close to route #1 in Philadelphia. So I want an audible security system of an inner and outer ring. I want something along or just inside the fenceline, and something near the tent. Now, What is unsure is what a sighted loon might or might not see if they had a flashlight. Claymore mines are not a safe option, as one good friend suggested. The tent is nylon 12ft dome, so the material won't be great protection. No, I'm not expecting a knifed psycho, but o I need one? I think it would be great, and easier than camping in a park. Which spooks me a bit due to blindness. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cutting large glass bottles
Ray, My dad made a device to do that by stripping a couple feet of nicrome wire off of an electric heater and wrapping it tightly around the bottle to geti it hot quickly, then as you say dropping it into hot water. The resulting cut edge was usually quite sharp. It might be interesting to try it with regular wire and a 12 volt battery but I wonder if the heat rise in the wire wouldn't be so fast as to burn the wire before transferring much heat to the glass. Tom Fowle
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cutting large glass bottles
how about a thin oxey acetterlene flame i kno wee made some long stemmed wine glasses look nice buy heating the stem in the flame on a blo lamp and twisting it - Original Message - From: Tom Fowle To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 6:59 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cutting large glass bottles Ray, My dad made a device to do that by stripping a couple feet of nicrome wire off of an electric heater and wrapping it tightly around the bottle to geti it hot quickly, then as you say dropping it into hot water. The resulting cut edge was usually quite sharp. It might be interesting to try it with regular wire and a 12 volt battery but I wonder if the heat rise in the wire wouldn't be so fast as to burn the wire before transferring much heat to the glass. Tom Fowle [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] lmidnight altert system
Remember to add a few loose stones into the cans. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] lmidnight altert system
what's wrong with camping in a park? Is your wife sighted? There might be some challenges if the two of you are blind but if you're the only one that is blind and your wife is sighted then I don't see the problem going camping. I do it, and I don't have a wife, but when I would go with my family I still enjoyed it. Sure I had to learn around the camp site and how to get to the restroom, which is a challenge when it's totally dark outside as the depth perception is less for me. I managed though. Talk to you all later. and camping in the back yard is so much fun. Blaine - Original Message - From: Spiro To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 7:19 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] lmidnight altert system Hi, I'm not concerned she'll run away. I wanted a parimeter alarm if in case anyone wanted to go bother the folks in the tent on the lawn. (that's me). I'd happily electrify the fence but the fence goes to the sidewalk and there might be a legal challenge that would hold up. :) On Wed, 3 Mar 2010, Jennifer Jackson wrote: Refresh my memory on how old your child is again, please? What about a short tether tied on your wrist and hers? Jennifer - Original Message - From: Spiro To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 8:29 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] lmidnight altert system Hi folks, I want to assemble something. I need to figure it out first. It's blind related. I'm blind, and I've promised my kid we will sleep in the tent on the lawn over the summer. It is fenced, 20x50 ft. But honestly, though it's not a bad area, it's close to route #1 in Philadelphia. So I want an audible security system of an inner and outer ring. I want something along or just inside the fenceline, and something near the tent. Now, What is unsure is what a sighted loon might or might not see if they had a flashlight. Claymore mines are not a safe option, as one good friend suggested. The tent is nylon 12ft dome, so the material won't be great protection. No, I'm not expecting a knifed psycho, but o I need one? I think it would be great, and easier than camping in a park. Which spooks me a bit due to blindness. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
