RE: [BlindHandyMan] panel carrier.
Dan, Go get em tiger! You will certainly get your workout today. Let us know how you make out al -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Dan Rossi Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 9:20 PM To: Blind Handyman List Subject: [BlindHandyMan] panel carrier. I finally found a sheet good carrier, or panel carrier, at Harbor Freight. It was 5 bucks, made of metal, and put together backwards. The handle bends over the channel at the bottom rather than away from it. Luckily, it was just held together with a couple of screws, so I was able to turn the handle around. I will probably use a piece of one inch tubular webbing looped over my shoulder and hanging down my side so that I can hook the handle of the carrier through it, and thus carry the weight on my shoulder. Tomorrow morning, 12 sheets of 3/4 inch OSB, 42 studs, a few 2X6s and three 4X4s will be arriving at the bottom of my stairs. Should be a busy morning of hauling. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] Does iPod Nano Have Voice Over?
Can anybody tell me if the iPod Nano comes with a version of Voice Over on it? The specific iPod Nano I'm looking at is: MC027LL/A 8GB Generation 5 iPod Nano Holland's Person, Bill E-Mail: billgal...@centurytel.net - Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society. - US Humorist, Mark Twain (1835 - 1910)
RE: [BlindHandyMan] More on studs.
I have a carpentry book at home and it shows how to build a soundproof wall. It shows two separate two by four walls, with separate top and bottom plates. The walls have a space of one inch between them, so the top and bottom plates are separate and not touching each other. The studs are on 16 inch centers on each wall, but their placement is alternated from one wall to the other. There are Styro foam sheets placed on the studs before screwing on the dry wall.They insulated both walls internally with fiberglass panels that are friction fit between all studs, with a few nails to keep them in place. These insulation panels are not paper backed and are pressed in place, so as to maintain the air gap between the two walls. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dan Rossi Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 11:06 AM To: Blind Handyman List Subject: [BlindHandyMan] More on studs. That is more-space-on, not moron, studs. When I build the wall between the finished room and the shop area, if you remember, I am off-setting the studs so that the two wall surfaces are not tied together except at the header and footer. I was just wondering if there is any reason why I shouldn't turn the studs 90 degrees. That would give a wider surface to mount the wall cladding to, and I would think that the structural rigidity will mainly come from the footer and header connection, not so much from the studs. This would also make it easier to install insulation because the interlaced studs wouldn't overlap as much. Just checking sanity here. Thanks. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] More on studs.
If the purpose of the wall is to soundproof, I definitely would not place the two by fours flat, as the smaller space inside the wall will enhance the sound transmission. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ron Yearns Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 2:30 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] More on studs. I have saw people use studs flat in closet walls to reduce the space the wall was taking up. I have used two by twos in closet walls for the same reason. If there will be much possibility as in a hall or open area where a person might push or be knocked against there will be giving on the flat stud. If it is done where the plywood is used it will be mimimumal. With sheetrock it might crack a joint open. That is my two cents worth. Ron - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: Blind Handyman List Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 10:05 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] More on studs. That is more-space-on, not moron, studs. When I build the wall between the finished room and the shop area, if you remember, I am off-setting the studs so that the two wall surfaces are not tied together except at the header and footer. I was just wondering if there is any reason why I shouldn't turn the studs 90 degrees. That would give a wider surface to mount the wall cladding to, and I would think that the structural rigidity will mainly come from the footer and header connection, not so much from the studs. This would also make it easier to install insulation because the interlaced studs wouldn't overlap as much. Just checking sanity here. Thanks. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] mail box wet
Jewel, not much water is getting in. And, I can't tell how it is getting in so I just wanted a quick fix. earlier, Jewel, wrote: That sounds alittle like shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted. OK, the water is getting out after it has soaked everything that is in the mailbox, but wouldn't it be better, in the first place, to find out how the water is getting in and, in the second place, preventing it from continuing to do so? Jewel- Original Message - From: john schwery mailto:jschwery%40embarqmail.comjschw...@embarqmail.com To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 1:05 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] mail box wet I have noticed that after a rain, our mail box would have a little bit of water in it. To drill some drainage holes in the bottom of the box, i bought a right angle drill attachment from Harbor Freight for $18. It is made by Chicago Electric and has a keyless chuck. Not having much room in the box to work with, I took a nail and a small tack hammer and made by center punch of holes. Then, I put the attachment on my drill and starting with a small bit, I used bigger bits to make the holes big enough. Then, I took a pointed grinding wheel, put that in my drill and took care of the burs in the holes, left over from drilling. I'm pleased with the right angle attachment and we will see if the water drains out after the next rain. John Currently in Ocala, Florida Clear, 62°F Wind:WSW-250° at 10mph gusting to 17mph Unix is user-friendly. It's just very selective about who its friends are. Created by Weather Signature v1.31 . http://www.weathersig.comhttp://www.weathersig.com 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 __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4986 (20100330) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.comhttp://www.eset.com John Currently in Ocala, Florida Clear, 51°F Wind:WSW-240° at 3mph A sure way to drain life of its savor is to keep a death-grip on it. Created by Weather Signature v1.31 http://www.weathersig.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Does iPod Nano Have Voice Over?
Bill, From what I remember, the Nano does not have VoiceOver, but ITunes places small mp3 files on the nano that allow it to announce the names of the files. So it is nnot a complete screen reader, just simulated. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel:(412) 268-9081
RE: [BlindHandyMan] More on studs.
On Wed, 31 Mar 2010, Tom Hodges wrote: If the purpose of the wall is to soundproof, I definitely would not place the two by fours flat, as the smaller space inside the wall will enhance the sound transmission. Tom, I am not planning on making a thinner wall, there will still be a 2X6 header and footer, thus a 5.5 inch air gap between the wall cladding. I was just deciding if it would be worth turning the studs 90 degrees. This would make it easier when hanging the cladding as far as having a larger target. It was just an idea. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel:(412) 268-9081
[BlindHandyMan] Sound proof wall.
I haven't bothered to mention it before, but apparently, according to the guy I know who built his studio, the foam or flexible padding between the wall cladding, and the studs, is not necessary. For the exact same reason that Dale mentioned about putting the studs flat. That allows for more flexibility of the cladding, thus making more vibration in the wall cavity. Most books on studio design say that you should rigidly attach the wall cladding to the studs. The inner and outer wall cladding should be decoupled. And the mass of the cladding should be as heavy as possible. Most studio designs call for two layers of 5/8 dry wall on each wall surface. The layers of dry wall should be hung at 90 degrees to each other. Adding fiberglass insulation in the wall cavity may help slightly, but it should be unfaced if possible. The header and footer should be decoupled, but I am not going to go that far. I also doubt I will go as far as an airlock style door system. It would just take up far too much room. I doubt this wall will be sound proof, I am just hoping it is sound reducing. The one issue my coworker mentioned is that after you get through making sure that sound doesn't leak out of the room, you have the issue that a lot of that sound energy stays in the room. If you don't do anything to absorb the sound inside the room, it will be loud as hell in there. I doubt I will do much to avoid that, but I'll see what it is like once I get the shop up and running. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel:(412) 268-9081
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Does iPod Nano Have Voice Over?
why not get the IPod touch? it's $300 for a 34 gig and it has voice over built right on it. Not sure about the nanno if it has it built on or do you have to install it with ITunes. Blaine - Original Message - From: Bill Gallik To: Blind Handyman Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 6:51 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Does iPod Nano Have Voice Over? Can anybody tell me if the iPod Nano comes with a version of Voice Over on it? The specific iPod Nano I'm looking at is: MC027LL/A 8GB Generation 5 iPod Nano Holland's Person, Bill E-Mail: billgal...@centurytel.net - Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society. - US Humorist, Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Does iPod Nano Have Voice Over?
yes the 5th generation nano has the voice over - Original Message - From: Blaine Deutscher To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 4:24 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Does iPod Nano Have Voice Over? why not get the IPod touch? it's $300 for a 34 gig and it has voice over built right on it. Not sure about the nanno if it has it built on or do you have to install it with ITunes. Blaine - Original Message - From: Bill Gallik To: Blind Handyman Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 6:51 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Does iPod Nano Have Voice Over? Can anybody tell me if the iPod Nano comes with a version of Voice Over on it? The specific iPod Nano I'm looking at is: MC027LL/A 8GB Generation 5 iPod Nano Holland's Person, Bill E-Mail: billgal...@centurytel.net - Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society. - US Humorist, Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Does iPod Nano Have Voice Over?
That is correct, iTUnes puts small MP3 files on the unit. It works quite well. I've got a previous generation iPod sitting here not being used any longer since i started using the iPhone. I however found the Nano to be a very nice device and very easy to operate. On Mar 31, 2010, at 9:20 AM, Dan Rossi wrote: Bill, From what I remember, the Nano does not have VoiceOver, but ITunes places small mp3 files on the nano that allow it to announce the names of the files. So it is nnot a complete screen reader, just simulated. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 [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 * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: blindhandyman-dig...@yahoogroups.com blindhandyman-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: blindhandyman-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] orientification
If you got toung and groove OSB, it makes no difference. However, if you didn't, you want the 8' side to run with the joists. You will need to suppport all edges of the OSB between the joists. With the piece running lengthwise, you have less extra work to do. Terry On Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:03:35 -0400 (EDT)you write: Does it matter which way you lay down OSB board on the floor joists? Does the long edge have to run parallel to the joists, or doesn't it matter? I laid out the joists with the idea that the short edges would run parallel to the joists, but before I start screwing things down, I want to make sure I don't screw them up. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail:d...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081
Re: [BlindHandyMan] orientification
With OSB it doesn't really matter. Usually one uses plywood, it is superior in every respect and it matters because you want the grain running perpendicular to the joists for maximum strength. Some of that OSB is also 49 by 97 inches which is a pain in the proverbial. Some OSB has a waxed side though, if yours does you want it up to help shed any moisture. Really though, plywood is superior and you can buy it for flooring with tongue groove edges. 5/8ths is thick enough on 16 inch centers and a bunch lighter to haul up those stairs If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: Blind Handyman List Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 5:03 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] orientification Does it matter which way you lay down OSB board on the floor joists? Does the long edge have to run parallel to the joists, or doesn't it matter? I laid out the joists with the idea that the short edges would run parallel to the joists, but before I start screwing things down, I want to make sure I don't screw them up. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] orientification
I got tung and groove OSB. I ordered quote 3/4 tung and groove plywood quote but they delivered OSB. I had been talking to the guy I was ordering from, and told him it was for a sub floor. I also mentioned that I was not an experienced carpenter, and he may have made some assumptions. I think I would have preferred plywood. I went with 3/4 just because I am being paranoid about the rigidity of the floor because these are 2X4 joists on the flat with a bunch of blocking. The joists feel very solid while I am walking around on them, but I did not glue the blocking to the cement floor, so I am hoping the decking will help keep the joists rigidly in position. What kind of screw or nail spacing should I use along the joists? -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel:(412) 268-9081
Re: [BlindHandyMan] orientification
I go about 8 inches along the joists. This isn't precise, my hand span from thumb tip to little finger tip is a little over 9 inches so a slightly slack hand is about 8. Seems to be enough. Modern monolithic construction includes construction adhesive it does keep squeaks minimized. If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 6:10 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] orientification I got tung and groove OSB. I ordered quote 3/4 tung and groove plywood quote but they delivered OSB. I had been talking to the guy I was ordering from, and told him it was for a sub floor. I also mentioned that I was not an experienced carpenter, and he may have made some assumptions. I think I would have preferred plywood. I went with 3/4 just because I am being paranoid about the rigidity of the floor because these are 2X4 joists on the flat with a bunch of blocking. The joists feel very solid while I am walking around on them, but I did not glue the blocking to the cement floor, so I am hoping the decking will help keep the joists rigidly in position. What kind of screw or nail spacing should I use along the joists? -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] orientification
Dear Dan: We always put O. S. B. down, with the long sides crossing at right angles, the joists. The short sides were broken on the center of a joist and screwed at one foot intervals. Yours Truly, Clifford Wilson Ps. By the way, I prefer the O. S. B. as a sub-floor. - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: Blind Handyman List Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 5:03 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] orientification Does it matter which way you lay down OSB board on the floor joists? Does the long edge have to run parallel to the joists, or doesn't it matter? I laid out the joists with the idea that the short edges would run parallel to the joists, but before I start screwing things down, I want to make sure I don't screw them up. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4989 (20100331) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4989 (20100331) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Vita Mix
oh cool! The quisine-ard has 3 very sharp blade inserts. On Tue, 30 Mar 2010, Eugene Baroni wrote: I have a vitamix. The blades are not sharp at all. It is made that way on purpose. It is a powerful machine and works well. - Original Message - From: Spiro To: Blindhandyman Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 11:36 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Vita Mix I have a quisineard (spelling) and it's like a blender with changible blades. Watch out, they are sharp. On Mon, 29 Mar 2010, Alan Terrie Robbins wrote: I have been considering getting a Vita Mix machine (kind of like a blender, or food processor) for the kitchen. Wondering if anyone on this list has or has had one and how blind friendly the units are? thanks Al [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Vita Mix
er, um, yes; thanks. On Tue, 30 Mar 2010, john schwery wrote: Do you mean Cuisinart? earlier, Spiro, wrote: I have a quisineard (spelling) and it's like a blender with changible blades. Watch out, they are sharp. On Mon, 29 Mar 2010, Alan Terrie Robbins wrote: I have been considering getting a Vita Mix machine (kind of like a blender, or food processor) for the kitchen. Wondering if anyone on this list has or has had one and how blind friendly the units are? thanks Al John Currently in Ocala, Florida Clear, 51?F Wind:W-280? at 3mph There is much that cannot be understood by the poor soul that thinks words are the same as thoughts. Created by Weather Signature v1.31 ? http://www.weathersig.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
