[BlindHandyMan] Recall: Southern Technologies Recalls Drill Presses Due to Shock Hazard

2010-07-01 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Southern Technologies Recalls Drill Presses Due to Shock Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in 
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary 
recall of the following
consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products 
immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or 
attempt to resell a
recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Powertec Drill Presses
Units: About 500
Manufacturer: Southern Technologies of Mundelein, Ill.
Hazard: Wires in the motor housing can be pinched, posing a risk of 
electrical shock to the consumer.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of a consumer 
experiencing a minor electrical shock.
Description: The recall involves the Powertec 8 Drill Press with AC 
powered laser. The model number is DP800 and can be found on the 
product specification
label located above the handle on the right side of the machine.
Sold exclusively at: Blain's Farm and Fleet stores nationwide from 
November 2009 through February 2010 for about $80.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product 
and return the item to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Southern 
Technologies at (877) 393-7121 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday 
through Friday or visit
the firm's website at
www.southerntechllc.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the 
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10288.html

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] airconditioners

2010-07-01 Thread Dan Rossi
Jim,

The air conditioners that have the compressor outside, and the individual 
chillers in the rooms are called split minis, mini split units, ductless 
air conditioners, and possibly one or two other things.  A search on split 
mini or ductless air conditioner should find you a lot of hits.


  -- 
Blue skies.
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Carnegie Mellon University.
E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu
Tel:(412) 268-9081


Re: [BlindHandyMan] airconditioners

2010-07-01 Thread john schwery
Split minis.

earlier, jim, wrote:


hi what was the name of those airconditioners 
that have the compresser out side and a seperate unit in each room.
thanks
jim

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[BlindHandyMan] Clamping system

2010-07-01 Thread Alan Terrie Robbins
I am replacing the surface of my 12 by 16 deck with 16 foot
long five quarter by 6 decking. I remember the last time I
did this when getting to the last 3 to 4 foot of each board
it would become necessary to pry the board over to have it
remain tight with the previous one installed. This gets a
bit tricky when you also have to drill a pilot hole and
drive deck screws. Do they make any type expandable clamping
system to assist with this type task? I'm envisioning
something like a threaded rod with some type crank on one
end that could draw the parts together? It would need to be
expandable by adding say additional 4 foot sections as
needed. If they do make something like this I would have
many different type uses for it. Would something like this
be available at Home Depot? What would it be called. Thanks
in advance for all replies

Al



Re: [BlindHandyMan] Clamping system

2010-07-01 Thread Lenny McHugh
There are pipe clamps that use black iron pipe. You canuse any length pipe.
- Original Message - 
From: Alan  Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com
To: Blindhandyman blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2010 8:36 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Clamping system


I am replacing the surface of my 12 by 16 deck with 16 foot
long five quarter by 6 decking. I remember the last time I
did this when getting to the last 3 to 4 foot of each board
it would become necessary to pry the board over to have it
remain tight with the previous one installed. This gets a
bit tricky when you also have to drill a pilot hole and
drive deck screws. Do they make any type expandable clamping
system to assist with this type task? I'm envisioning
something like a threaded rod with some type crank on one
end that could draw the parts together? It would need to be
expandable by adding say additional 4 foot sections as
needed. If they do make something like this I would have
many different type uses for it. Would something like this
be available at Home Depot? What would it be called. Thanks
in advance for all replies

Al





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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Clamping system

2010-07-01 Thread john schwery
Al, I'm not sure that it is a good idea for the 
boards to be touching.  Moisture can gather 
between the boards and rot the wood.  Others will know better than I.

earlier, Alan  Terrie Robbins, wrote:


I am replacing the surface of my 12 by 16 deck with 16 foot
long five quarter by 6 decking. I remember the last time I
did this when getting to the last 3 to 4 foot of each board
it would become necessary to pry the board over to have it
remain tight with the previous one installed. This gets a
bit tricky when you also have to drill a pilot hole and
drive deck screws. Do they make any type expandable clamping
system to assist with this type task? I'm envisioning
something like a threaded rod with some type crank on one
end that could draw the parts together? It would need to be
expandable by adding say additional 4 foot sections as
needed. If they do make something like this I would have
many different type uses for it. Would something like this
be available at Home Depot? What would it be called. Thanks
in advance for all replies

Al



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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Clamping system

2010-07-01 Thread Brice Mijares
Are you talking about a bar clamp, also called a pony clamp?


Re: [BlindHandyMan] airconditioners

2010-07-01 Thread Alan Paganelli
Centeral air.

Alan

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- Original Message - 
From: jim cheet...@frontiernet.net
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 8:25 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] airconditioners


 hi what was the name of those airconditioners that have the compresser out 
 side and a seperate unit in each room.
 thanks
 jim


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] airconditioners

2010-07-01 Thread Alan Paganelli
It sounds like central air might be a better way to go?  I've never heard of 
these.  Anybody want to explaine?

Alan

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From: Dan Rossi d...@andrew.cmu.edu
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2010 5:04 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] airconditioners


 Jim,

 The air conditioners that have the compressor outside, and the individual
 chillers in the rooms are called split minis, mini split units, ductless
 air conditioners, and possibly one or two other things.  A search on split
 mini or ductless air conditioner should find you a lot of hits.


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] airconditioners

2010-07-01 Thread Dan Rossi
Alan,

A ductless system is a great way to get something like central air in a 
house that does not have a forced air heating system.  My house uses hot 
water radiators, so I do not have ducts already installed.  To install a 
ducted system would be a very difficult retro-fit.  A ductless system is 
much easier, because you only need to run small coolant lines rather than 
large ducts through the house.  You could even run them on the outside of 
the house.  So it is a much simpler retro-fit if you want AC in multiple 
rooms without having to use several window air conditioners.

Also, since the compressor is separate from the chillers, it is much much 
quieter in the rooms than window air conditioners are.

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Carnegie Mellon University.
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Tel:(412) 268-9081


Re: [BlindHandyMan] airconditioners

2010-07-01 Thread Brice Mijares
What I know about these other alternative is that they use a heat pump, and 
depending where in the states your located, they may not be cost efficient.
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From: Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2010 7:32 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] airconditioners


 It sounds like central air might be a better way to go?  I've never heard 
 of
 these.  Anybody want to explaine?

 Alan

 Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/
 There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on
 the Yamaha Tyros keyboard.  I often add files so check back regularly!

 The albums in Technics  format formerly on my website are still
 available upon request.

 - Original Message - 
 From: Dan Rossi d...@andrew.cmu.edu
 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2010 5:04 AM
 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] airconditioners


 Jim,

 The air conditioners that have the compressor outside, and the individual
 chillers in the rooms are called split minis, mini split units, ductless
 air conditioners, and possibly one or two other things.  A search on 
 split
 mini or ductless air conditioner should find you a lot of hits.


  -- 
 Blue skies.
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] airconditioners

2010-07-01 Thread Alan Paganelli
I thought about retrofitting after I sent my message.  Maybe I just need 
more coffee! Thanks for the info though.

Alan

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available upon request.

- Original Message - 
From: Dan Rossi d...@andrew.cmu.edu
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2010 7:46 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] airconditioners


 Alan,

 A ductless system is a great way to get something like central air in a
 house that does not have a forced air heating system.  My house uses hot
 water radiators, so I do not have ducts already installed.  To install a
 ducted system would be a very difficult retro-fit.  A ductless system is
 much easier, because you only need to run small coolant lines rather than
 large ducts through the house.  You could even run them on the outside of
 the house.  So it is a much simpler retro-fit if you want AC in multiple
 rooms without having to use several window air conditioners.

 Also, since the compressor is separate from the chillers, it is much much
 quieter in the rooms than window air conditioners are.

 -- 
 Blue skies.
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 Carnegie Mellon University.
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] airconditioners

2010-07-01 Thread Bill Stephan

Dan and all.  How do these minis compare with a forced air system in terms of 
power consumption. 


Bill Stephan, 
Kansas City MO 
Email: wstep...@everestkc.net  
Phone: (816)803-2469

-original message-
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] airconditioners
From: Dan Rossi d...@andrew.cmu.edu
Date: 07/01/2010 09:49

Alan,

A ductless system is a great way to get something like central air in a 
house that does not have a forced air heating system.  My house uses hot 
water radiators, so I do not have ducts already installed.  To install a 
ducted system would be a very difficult retro-fit.  A ductless system is 
much easier, because you only need to run small coolant lines rather than 
large ducts through the house.  You could even run them on the outside of 
the house.  So it is a much simpler retro-fit if you want AC in multiple 
rooms without having to use several window air conditioners.

Also, since the compressor is separate from the chillers, it is much much 
quieter in the rooms than window air conditioners are.

-- 
Blue skies.
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] airconditioners

2010-07-01 Thread Dan Rossi
Brice,

If you just use a ductless system for air conditioning, and not for 
heating, it is no less efficient than any other air conditioner.

  -- 
Blue skies.
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] airconditioners

2010-07-01 Thread jim
thanks dan
 for re jogging my mind
jim


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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Clamping system

2010-07-01 Thread Alan Terrie Robbins
Dan,

Excellent idea, didn't thing of that. I actually have one of them I keep
right on my portable dolly. One question, what did you do about length when
the span exceeded the length of the strap?

Al
  -Original Message-
  From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Dan Rossi
  Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2010 8:40 AM
  To: Blindhandyman
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Clamping system



  Al,

  I just used a ratchet strap when doing the same thing. You have to be
  careful because the hooks on the end of the strap can dig into the deck
  boards, but it worked like a charm.

  A ratchet strap is just a long piece of webbing with a ratcheting
  mechanism that you can use to shorten the length of the webbing. You can
  generate some pretty serious force with one.

  Later.

  --
  Blue skies.
  Dan Rossi
  Carnegie Mellon University.
  E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu
  Tel: (412) 268-9081


  


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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Clamping system

2010-07-01 Thread Alan Terrie Robbins
John,

Great point and one I raised the last time I put decking down. What they
told me is that as the wood dries small gaps will form. They were right. I
have up to quarter inch or larger gaps now in the old decking

Al
  -Original Message-
  From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of john schwery
  Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2010 8:53 AM
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Clamping system



  Al, I'm not sure that it is a good idea for the
  boards to be touching. Moisture can gather
  between the boards and rot the wood. Others will know better than I.

  earlier, Alan  Terrie Robbins, wrote:
  
  
  I am replacing the surface of my 12 by 16 deck with 16 foot
  long five quarter by 6 decking. I remember the last time I
  did this when getting to the last 3 to 4 foot of each board
  it would become necessary to pry the board over to have it
  remain tight with the previous one installed. This gets a
  bit tricky when you also have to drill a pilot hole and
  drive deck screws. Do they make any type expandable clamping
  system to assist with this type task? I'm envisioning
  something like a threaded rod with some type crank on one
  end that could draw the parts together? It would need to be
  expandable by adding say additional 4 foot sections as
  needed. If they do make something like this I would have
  many different type uses for it. Would something like this
  be available at Home Depot? What would it be called. Thanks
  in advance for all replies
  
  Al
  
  

  John
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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Clamping system

2010-07-01 Thread Alan Terrie Robbins
Bryce,

Possibly, I'm not sure what the name would be

Al
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  From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Brice Mijares
  Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2010 9:35 AM
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Clamping system



  Are you talking about a bar clamp, also called a pony clamp?


  


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] airconditioners

2010-07-01 Thread Dale Leavens
They will be as efficient as chilling units anywhere but as heating units they 
become decreasingly efficient as temperatures drop below about minus 10.


  - Original Message - 
  From: Brice Mijares 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2010 10:56 AM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] airconditioners



  What I know about these other alternative is that they use a heat pump, and 
  depending where in the states your located, they may not be cost efficient.
  - Original Message - 
  From: Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2010 7:32 AM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] airconditioners

   It sounds like central air might be a better way to go? I've never heard 
   of
   these. Anybody want to explaine?
  
   Alan
  
   Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/
   There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on
   the Yamaha Tyros keyboard. I often add files so check back regularly!
  
   The albums in Technics format formerly on my website are still
   available upon request.
  
   - Original Message - 
   From: Dan Rossi d...@andrew.cmu.edu
   To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2010 5:04 AM
   Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] airconditioners
  
  
   Jim,
  
   The air conditioners that have the compressor outside, and the individual
   chillers in the rooms are called split minis, mini split units, ductless
   air conditioners, and possibly one or two other things. A search on 
   split
   mini or ductless air conditioner should find you a lot of hits.
  
  
   -- 
   Blue skies.
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   Carnegie Mellon University.
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   Tel: (412) 268-9081
  
  
   
  
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[BlindHandyMan] down spout

2010-07-01 Thread Lenny McHugh
Will one flexi elbow cover the same distance as two 90 degree bends? The way 
the down spout was put on my back porch was pretty stupid although it looked 
nice. From the gutter there is two 90 degree bends to put the down spout 
next to a support post. At the bottom there are two more 90 degree bends to 
take it over the wall. Even with a leaf guard the two top bends get really 
packed. I would like to bring the down spout straight down from the gutter 
then just use two flexi bends to get over the wall.
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] airconditioners

2010-07-01 Thread Dan Rossi
Bill,

I don't actually know how a split mini compares with a forced air system 
for power consumption.  Could be an interesting comparison though.


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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Clamping system

2010-07-01 Thread Dan Rossi
al,

My ratchet strap was long enough for my purposes, but then again, my deck 
boards run at 45s from each side, so I had more options for attaching the 
strap and smaller distances to traverse.

You can always just tie a rope to one end of the strap and tie the other 
end of the rope to something solid.


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] airconditioners

2010-07-01 Thread Brice Mijares
Dan, you are correct.  Here in California, usually if you have a heat pump, 
it runs both heater and air.  Gas is cheaper to run than electric. 



[BlindHandyMan] tread mill greese

2010-07-01 Thread jim
hi, i used to have a electric tread mill from sears.
along withat treadmill came some grease to put under the belt.
well  i got rid of that one never having used the grease.

so, now i have another one it was not new when i got it.
and the belts getting kind of loud.
i am wondering if i put the grease on the under side of the belt how will it 
keep turning with out slipping on the rollers that move it?
thanks for any help someone might have that owns one.
Jim


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Clamping system

2010-07-01 Thread Jewel
My decking planks have about a quarter inch gap between each for air 
circulation.  Unless you seal 
every join, I think that you are running a risk of them rotting as water can 
seep down between the 
planks and with them being so tightly packed together, there will be no chance 
of them drying out.

Jewel
- Original Message 




Re: [BlindHandyMan] tread mill greese

2010-07-01 Thread Rick Hume
Howdy Jim,

First of all, I'd be very careful what you put between the belt and deck of 
your treadmill.  You want to put only what the manufacturer suggests.  On my 
Schwinn treadmill, they suggest only using a silicone product made for 
treadmills.  I found that a simple silicone only product works very well.  It's 
odd, as the silicone makes my deck as slick as an ice rink, but it doesn't 
affect the rollers at all.  I think that's what you'll find as well.
  - Original Message - 
  From: jim 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2010 5:22 PM
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] tread mill greese



  hi, i used to have a electric tread mill from sears.
  along withat treadmill came some grease to put under the belt.
  well i got rid of that one never having used the grease.

  so, now i have another one it was not new when i got it.
  and the belts getting kind of loud.
  i am wondering if i put the grease on the under side of the belt how will it 
keep turning with out slipping on the rollers that move it?
  thanks for any help someone might have that owns one.
  Jim

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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Clamping system

2010-07-01 Thread Alan Terrie Robbins
Jewel,

You bring up an excellent point. With the type decking I'm

using, over time the boards dry and contract leaving a small

gap of an eighth to a quarter inch or better. If I start

with a gap, eventually the gap will be too wide and could

create some other issues

Al

  -Original Message-
  From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Jewel
  Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2010 6:25 PM
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Clamping system



  My decking planks have about a quarter inch gap between each for air
circulation. Unless you seal
  every join, I think that you are running a risk of them rotting as water
can seep down between the
  planks and with them being so tightly packed together, there will be no
chance of them drying out.

  Jewel
  - Original Message



  


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] down spout

2010-07-01 Thread Bill Gallik

--
From: Lenny McHugh lmch...@verizon.net

 Will one flexi elbow cover the same distance as two 90 degree bends? The 
 way
 the down spout was put on my back porch was pretty stupid although it 
 looked
 nice. From the gutter there is two 90 degree bends to put the down spout
 next to a support post. At the bottom there are two more 90 degree bends 
 to
 take it over the wall. Even with a leaf guard the two top bends get really
 packed.
Are you sure these are 90º elbows? That would total to 180º and would have 
the effect of routing any water exactly back where it came from.

 I would like to bring the down spout straight down from the gutter
 then just use two flexi bends to get over the wall.
I think if you bring the downspout directly down from the gutter you will be 
creating another problem in that that will not be a very robust assembly. 
The downspout was brought to that support post just for that reason --  
support.  I'm certain the downspout is secured to that post via some 
strapping because those fasteners holding the downspout to the gutter will 
really not be sufficient in stormy weather.  One thing I did to minimize 
clogging in these sort of bends was to make sure that I used the shortest 
screws possible.  These screws need to be at least long enough to catch 
the inside stock (the downspout/elbow joints) securely, but they need not 
extend into the tunnel where they can impede the passing of debris.

Another thought is that, if you have aluminum or steel gutter material, is 
to use pop rivets.  But I wouldn't recommend that technique on plastic or 
fiberglass material; I did that and it didn't do well.

Holland's Person, Bill
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] down spout

2010-07-01 Thread Lenny McHugh
I found flexi that will work. The 4 90 degree bends are as follow. down and 
to the right, then another to make it down, a 5 foot down run, a 90 degree 
to the right and another 90 degree facing down. The first two bendsbring it 
under the over hang. The down run is secured to the roof support and the 
last two bends dump the water on top of a floor drain on the back pourch.
- Original Message - 
From: Bill Gallik billgal...@centurytel.net
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2010 8:46 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] down spout



--
From: Lenny McHugh lmch...@verizon.net

 Will one flexi elbow cover the same distance as two 90 degree bends? The
 way
 the down spout was put on my back porch was pretty stupid although it
 looked
 nice. From the gutter there is two 90 degree bends to put the down spout
 next to a support post. At the bottom there are two more 90 degree bends
 to
 take it over the wall. Even with a leaf guard the two top bends get really
 packed.
Are you sure these are 90º elbows? That would total to 180º and would have
the effect of routing any water exactly back where it came from.

 I would like to bring the down spout straight down from the gutter
 then just use two flexi bends to get over the wall.
I think if you bring the downspout directly down from the gutter you will be
creating another problem in that that will not be a very robust assembly.
The downspout was brought to that support post just for that reason --
support.  I'm certain the downspout is secured to that post via some
strapping because those fasteners holding the downspout to the gutter will
really not be sufficient in stormy weather.  One thing I did to minimize
clogging in these sort of bends was to make sure that I used the shortest
screws possible.  These screws need to be at least long enough to catch
the inside stock (the downspout/elbow joints) securely, but they need not
extend into the tunnel where they can impede the passing of debris.

Another thought is that, if you have aluminum or steel gutter material, is
to use pop rivets.  But I wouldn't recommend that technique on plastic or
fiberglass material; I did that and it didn't do well.

Holland's Person, Bill
E-Mail: billgal...@centurytel.net
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Clamping system

2010-07-01 Thread Jewel
My deck has been in place for 10 years and the gap between the planks has never 
increased.
Jewel
- Original Message - 
From: Alan  Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, July 02, 2010 10:42 AM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Clamping system


Jewel,

You bring up an excellent point. With the type decking I'm

using, over time the boards dry and contract leaving a small

gap of an eighth to a quarter inch or better. If I start

with a gap, eventually the gap will be too wide and could

create some other issues

Al

  -Original Message-
  From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Jewel
  Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2010 6:25 PM
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Clamping system



  My decking planks have about a quarter inch gap between each for air
circulation. Unless you seal
  every join, I think that you are running a risk of them rotting as water
can seep down between the
  planks and with them being so tightly packed together, there will be no
chance of them drying out.

  Jewel
  - Original Message






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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Clamping system

2010-07-01 Thread Dan Rossi
When I built my deck, I used pressure treated deck boards.  They were 
quite wet when I purchased them.  I clamped the hell out of them when I 
attached them to the joists, to get them as tight together as possible.  I 
now have gaps as much as a quarter inch along most of the planks.  If 
using pressure treated lumber that isn't kiln dried, I would not leave any 
gaps when laying down the boards.

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] tread mill greese

2010-07-01 Thread jim
yeah rick   i am not sure what the grease is i have but will check into it
jim


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] tread mill greese

2010-07-01 Thread Bob Kennedy
The grease is to help it slide on the walking board.  It won't cause it to slip 
on the rollers unless they are not tight enough.- Original Message - 
  From: jim 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2010 5:22 PM
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] tread mill greese



  hi, i used to have a electric tread mill from sears.
  along withat treadmill came some grease to put under the belt.
  well i got rid of that one never having used the grease.

  so, now i have another one it was not new when i got it.
  and the belts getting kind of loud.
  i am wondering if i put the grease on the under side of the belt how will it 
keep turning with out slipping on the rollers that move it?
  thanks for any help someone might have that owns one.
  Jim

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Clamping system

2010-07-01 Thread Bob Kennedy
When I started building decks, I was told to use a 16 penny nail as a spacer 
between planks.  That was a uniform size and as the planks dried out, it didn't 
leave too much of a gap.  

I took the nails and drove them through pieces of scrap wood so I didn't have 
to hold them while I was trying to line the planks up.  The wood kept the nails 
from falling to the ground.
  - Original Message - 
  From: Jewel 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2010 6:25 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Clamping system



  My decking planks have about a quarter inch gap between each for air 
circulation. Unless you seal 
  every join, I think that you are running a risk of them rotting as water can 
seep down between the 
  planks and with them being so tightly packed together, there will be no 
chance of them drying out.

  Jewel
  - Original Message 



  

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Clamping system

2010-07-01 Thread Dale Leavens
That is because everything over there is so bloody wet all the time that the 
timber never dries out.

Which reminds me; Why don't sheep shrink in the rain?

Canada is 143 years old today. they are shooting fire works over the lake in 
town to celebrate as I write this. Happy birthday to us!

Dale Leavens.

  - Original Message - 
  From: Jewel 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2010 9:12 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Clamping system



  My deck has been in place for 10 years and the gap between the planks has 
never increased.
  Jewel
  - Original Message - 
  From: Alan  Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Sent: Friday, July 02, 2010 10:42 AM
  Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Clamping system

  Jewel,

  You bring up an excellent point. With the type decking I'm

  using, over time the boards dry and contract leaving a small

  gap of an eighth to a quarter inch or better. If I start

  with a gap, eventually the gap will be too wide and could

  create some other issues

  Al

  -Original Message-
  From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Jewel
  Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2010 6:25 PM
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Clamping system

  My decking planks have about a quarter inch gap between each for air
  circulation. Unless you seal
  every join, I think that you are running a risk of them rotting as water
  can seep down between the
  planks and with them being so tightly packed together, there will be no
  chance of them drying out.

  Jewel
  - Original Message

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] tread mill greese

2010-07-01 Thread jim
yes bob i get that but how does the grease know how to stay off the rollers?
jim


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Clamping system

2010-07-01 Thread Jewel
Bob!  I didn't install the deck myself, but we ran out of boards before it was 
completed, so it was 
left to me to put the last few boards on, and I did as you:  used a 4 inch nail 
as a spacer.

  Jewel


- Original Message - 
From: Bob Kennedy inthes...@att.net
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, July 02, 2010 2:25 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Clamping system


When I started building decks, I was told to use a 16 penny nail as a spacer 
between planks.  That 
was a uniform size and as the planks dried out, it didn't leave too much of a 
gap.

I took the nails and drove them through pieces of scrap wood so I didn't have 
to hold them while I 
was trying to line the planks up.  The wood kept the nails from falling to the 
ground.
  - Original Message - 
  From: Jewel
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2010 6:25 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Clamping system



  My decking planks have about a quarter inch gap between each for air 
circulation. Unless you seal
  every join, I think that you are running a risk of them rotting as water can 
seep down between the
  planks and with them being so tightly packed together, there will be no 
chance of them drying out.

  Jewel
  - Original Message





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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Clamping system

2010-07-01 Thread Jewel
Hey Dale!  you go and wash ya mouth out!  The rest of New Zealand has had quite 
a deal of the wet 
stuff this winter, but down here in Southland, we have had hardly a drop!

 Jewel

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From: Dale Leavens dleav...@puc.net
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, July 02, 2010 2:29 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Clamping system


That is because everything over there is so bloody wet all the time that the 
timber never dries out.

Which reminds me; Why don't sheep shrink in the rain?

Canada is 143 years old today. they are shooting fire works over the lake in 
town to celebrate as I 
write this. Happy birthday to us!

Dale Leavens.

  - Original Message - 
  From: Jewel
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2010 9:12 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Clamping system



  My deck has been in place for 10 years and the gap between the planks has 
never increased.
  Jewel
  - Original Message - 
  From: Alan  Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Sent: Friday, July 02, 2010 10:42 AM
  Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Clamping system

  Jewel,

  You bring up an excellent point. With the type decking I'm

  using, over time the boards dry and contract leaving a small

  gap of an eighth to a quarter inch or better. If I start

  with a gap, eventually the gap will be too wide and could

  create some other issues

  Al

  -Original Message-
  From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Jewel
  Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2010 6:25 PM
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Clamping system

  My decking planks have about a quarter inch gap between each for air
  circulation. Unless you seal
  every join, I think that you are running a risk of them rotting as water
  can seep down between the
  planks and with them being so tightly packed together, there will be no
  chance of them drying out.

  Jewel
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RE: [BlindHandyMan] My watch.

2010-07-01 Thread Donnie Parrett
Does anyone know where I can get a 4 alarm talking watch?  If so, do you know 
how much they cost?



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[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Mike  Barbara
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Hi Phil;

I don't know if this will answer the question you need answered but, below
is the direct link to an audio file of the owner's manual of the 4 alarm
talking watch.

http://www.jaws-users.com/audio/MISC/4AlarmTalkingWatch.mp3

Hope this helps.  Take care.
Mike

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To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 5:20 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] My watch.


   No I have another one just like it that is on 12 hour time. This one was
until I had a new battery put in it, Phil.

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[BlindHandyMan] cleaning metal door knobs

2010-07-01 Thread David Engebretson Jr.
I've got some old door knobs and plates that cover the locking mechanisms that 
need some cleaning.  Not sure what types of metal they are - just a hodge podge 
of antiquie ish knobs.

any suggestions for a cleaning material that won't hurt the metal but will get 
it clean?

thanks,
david



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Re: [BlindHandyMan] My watch.

2010-07-01 Thread frank cunningham
Don, Radio Shack has one with 4 alarms on it and the cost was about $20.00...
Frank

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  Sent: Friday, July 02, 2010 12:03 AM
  Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] My watch.



  Does anyone know where I can get a 4 alarm talking watch? If so, do you know 
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  Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 12:34 AM
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] My watch.

  Hi Phil;

  I don't know if this will answer the question you need answered but, below
  is the direct link to an audio file of the owner's manual of the 4 alarm
  talking watch.

  http://www.jaws-users.com/audio/MISC/4AlarmTalkingWatch.mp3

  Hope this helps. Take care.
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  Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 5:20 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] My watch.

  No I have another one just like it that is on 12 hour time. This one was
  until I had a new battery put in it, Phil.

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