Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking thermometer or other solution.

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha Sheryl,
Given that the beans are inside a drum that can 
be 400 degrees hotter than the actual beans, I 
think that some device that will speak the 
digital readout of the existing thermometers 
would be the easiest way to go since those 
thermometers are already installed in the big roaster.
I wonder if the manufacturer of the roaster could 
be of any assistance in this quest.
Betsy
At 08:32 PM 9/7/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Aloha everyone,
>
>I am looking for your great solutions.
>I roast coffee beans in a roasting machine that has a drum made of cast iron.
>The drum can get to around 700 degrees. The beans get to around 400
>degrees plus depending on the darkness you want. The beans touch a
>sensor which tells on a print display what temperature the beans are
>at. It is critical to know the temperature of the beans which is
>vital to the roasting process . I am looking for a talking device
>that could read the digital temperature display or a talking
>thermometer that has a probe that can be put in to the barrel and the
>beans touching the probe will register the temperature of the beans.
>I might like a wireless thermometer if one exists so I can access the
>temperature everywhere in the wear house and do the next steps
>required for completing the roasting process. I suggest that the
>thermometer probe or sensor be able to tolerate temperatures up to
>800 degrees. Look forward to hearing from you.
>Aloha Sheryl
>
>

Re: [BlindHandyMan] old refrigerator

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Hi Lenny,
Any idea what they do with them that would make 
them require that they be working?
Just curious, Betsy
At 03:57 PM 9/7/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Well, the old refrigerator that I am recycling 
>through the pp&l program almost totally let me 
>down. They are picking it up tomorrow morning. 
>There was a message on my answering machine that 
>it must be plugged in and running. It was 
>running when it was moved outside so I plugged 
>it in tonight and nothing. Here it tripped the 
>gfci outlet. after resetting it did not work 
>just kept tripping the outlet. Just for kicks I 
>plugged it into an outlet from inside not gfci. 
>This time the light came on but nothing else. 
>After toying for a few minutes my son-in-law 
>said hit it. I picked up one end and dropped on 
>the porch and it started running. Plugged it 
>back into the gfci and it it still works. I 
>suspect that a relay was stuck tripping the gfci 
>but not enough to short out the unprotected 
>line. Anyway it is working so I will get my $35 
>and free removal tomorrow morning. It reminds me 
>of an old Burroughs field engineer who hit the 
>computer main console and it started working, 
>his comment was that they do not pay me to hit 
>it but for knowing where to hit it.
>---
>Please visit my home page, it is motivational, 
>educational, inspirational with a touch of 
>humor. There is also a very extensive resource list for the blind.
>http://www.LennyMcHugh.com
>
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[BlindHandyMan] Foaming drain cleaner

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha all,
Our bathtub is running slow and my husband brought home a product 
made by drano. It's a foaming product. The bottle looks very strange. 
It is split into two parts but the mouth of the bottle is open to 
both halves of the bottle so that when pouring it, the liquid will 
mix together. I suspect that's when it will start foaming. The only 
warning is to not use it in a toilet.
Anyone had any experience with this stuff?
Betsy

Teamwork: Together we achieve the extraordinary.

Re: a very simple task? Sweeping your flors?Re: [BlindHandyMan] porch ligh

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha Blake,
I think this is definitely a handyman question. 
If I am sweeping in the house, I will often sweep 
all the dust to a corner and then it is easier to 
get down on the floor and, using a papertowel or 
a cloth, you can push the dirt right into the 
dust pan. When you're done, you can also use a 
damp cloth to get the very fine dust that will probably still be there.
Betsy
At 01:37 AM 9/4/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Hi all, we have hardwood flors in our house and most of the time i
>just vacume it and it works out fine but sometimes i think it would be
>better swept. The problem is how do you guys go about doing this in a
>large room? Do you use a dust pan and sweep the stuff just towards it
>around that are in grid paterns? Problem i seem to miss te dust pan
>hhahaha. I know this isn't exactly a blind handy man question but i
>thought maybe it would pass.
>

[BlindHandyMan] Recall: Toshiba, Satellite T135, Satellite T135D and Satellite ProT130 Notebook Computers

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Name of Product: Satellite T135, Satellite T135D and Satellite 
ProT130 Notebook Computers
Units: About 41,000 worldwide
Manufacturer: Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., of Irvine, Calif.
Hazard: The notebook computers can overheat at the notebook's plug-in 
to the AC adapter, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Toshiba has received 129 reports of the notebook 
computers overheating and deforming the plastic casing area around 
the AC adapter plug,
including two reports of minor burn injuries that did not require 
medical attention and two reports of minor property damage.
Description: This recall involves certain Toshiba Satellite T135, 
Satellite T135D and Satellite Pro T130 notebook computer models. 
"Toshiba" is printed on the top of the notebook computer. The model 
name and number are printed on a label on the bottom of the notebook computers.
Sold at: Electronics stores and other retailers nationwide and 
online, including at Toshibadirect.com and other websites, from 
August 2009 through August 2010 for between $600 and $800.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately download the latest version of 
Toshiba's BIOS computer program to their notebook computer at
http://laptops.toshiba.com/about/consumer-notices.
This new computer program will detect whether the notebook computer 
is overheating, and if so, disable the notebook computer's external 
power and display a message directing the consumer to contact Toshiba 
for a free repair. Consumers who do not have Internet access should 
contact Toshiba to arrange for installation of the updated BIOS.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Toshiba at 
(800) 457- anytime or visit the firm's website at
http://laptops.toshiba.com/about/consumer-notices

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the 
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10330.html
Teamwork: Together we achieve the extraordinary.

[BlindHandyMan] Belt driven bicycles

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha all,
Some friends of ours are overseas and wrote that they bought a 
bicycle with a rubber belt instead of a chain. Another person 
responded that these kind of belts have been used in motorcycles for 
awhile, but are also appearing in the bicycle world. This may be old 
news to some of you, but it seem cool to me that they won't rust or 
need lubrication.
Betsy
Teamwork: Together we achieve the extraordinary.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] skunk spray

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Wow, really? We don't have skunks here, so 
fortunately I haven't had to experience this issue for many years.
Betsy

At 06:09 AM 8/30/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Tomato juice worked many years ago. Sadly the 
>key chemical that made it effective was bred out 
>of tomatoes long ago. Now using tomato juice 
>simply wastes money and adds to the clean up. 
>And that I can testify to from personal experience!
>
>Joy
>
>Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy
>my original artwork at:
>www.tigerfeathers.ca
>
>----- Original Message -
>From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
>To: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
>Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 11:12 AM
>Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] skunk spray
>
>Tomato juice, and lots of it.
>Yikes, Betsy
>At 01:06 AM 8/30/2010, you wrote:
> >
> >
> >What is the best way to clean up a skunk spray
> >and can clothing be cleaned? I just got a call
> >from my daughter her husband got sprayed this
> >morning taking out the trash. The skunk was
> >along side of his porch, this is in the middle
> >of town. Anyway he changed his clothes but had
> >to go to work with his new fragrance. He works
> >in a factory that has a very strict point
> >system. If you are late, call off you get some
> >points and ten points in a year you are fired.
> >Anyway my daughter is very upset with the odor in her home.
> >---
> >Please visit my home page, it is motivational,
> >educational, inspirational with a touch of
> >humor. There is also a very extensive resource list for the blind.
> ><<http://www.LennyMcHugh.com>http://www.LennyMc 
> Hugh.com>http://www.LennyMcHugh.com
> >
> >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
>
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] skunk spray

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Tomato juice, and lots of it.
Yikes, Betsy
At 01:06 AM 8/30/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>What is the best way to clean up a skunk spray 
>and can clothing be cleaned? I just got a call 
>from my daughter her husband got sprayed this 
>morning taking out the trash. The skunk was 
>along side of his porch, this is in the middle 
>of town. Anyway he changed his clothes but had 
>to go to work with his new fragrance. He works 
>in a factory that has a very strict point 
>system. If you are late, call off you get some 
>points and ten points in a year you are fired. 
>Anyway my daughter is very upset with the odor in her home.
>---
>Please visit my home page, it is motivational, 
>educational, inspirational with a touch of 
>humor. There is also a very extensive resource list for the blind.
>http://www.LennyMcHugh.com
>
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>
>

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Beware of that noisy hybrid car

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

I just have to say this before we have to change 
topics... Perhaps people will be able to download 
car-tones like we can ring-tones.
And I wonder what they will cost, and how they 
will work it so someone gets paid to install them?
Hmm, an entrepreneurial opportunity?
At 08:18 PM 8/27/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>can you imagine what a slow highway would sound like with more than one of
>them playing music?
>Battle of the bands.
>
>On Fri, 27 Aug 2010, jim wrote:
>
> > yeah Jennifer but have you ever heard an 
> ice-cream truck go around the block all day?
> > grin
> > maybe they could save about 169 dollars and 
> just put a baseballcard to rub on the lug nuts like we did on the old 
> bicycles.
> > Jim
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
>

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Beware of that noisy hybrid car

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Speaking of sounds, I think they should make the 
sound of horses clomping along. We had a bridal 
path near where I was raised, and loved the sound 
of the horses walking down the street to the trail.
At 12:16 PM 8/27/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>yeah Jennifer but have you ever heard an 
>ice-cream truck go around the block all day?
>grin
>maybe they could save about 169 dollars and just 
>put a baseballcard to rub on the lug nuts like we did on the old bicycles.
>Jim
>
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Thanks for all your help

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha Blake,
This list is so great because everyone encourages 
each other to succeed. Absolutely amazing! 
Wouldn't it be great if the whole world took a lesson from all of us?
Take care and happy building.
Betsy
At 05:53 PM 8/26/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Hi Phil and others on the list, First of all i would like to say
>thanks for the blindhandyman shows there very very helpfull. There are
>lots of things that i just never really thought about doing like
>changing a light switch or woodwork. You know the simple stuff. Doing
>this though almost makes me wanna call a friend of mine who does allot
>of projects with different things from electrical to building rooms or
>whatever and be like can i just tag along and see how you do things
>and maybe help you out if im able to. Heck i might even learn a thing
>or two if i did that. After someone on the list was talking about how
>they can hammer a nail in by hand im thinking: well if they can do
>that and i know how to do that whats stopping me from learning how to
>build walls and everything else. It feels good to just know how to do
>stuff if something breaks haha. Also it brings me to the same point
>that Phil and others have said on the show that it doesn't matter if
>you can see or not it doesn't make a difference. My mom came home
>today and was like "You put the door knobs on? Well thats more than i
>could do." I was like mom its simple haha.
>

Re: [BlindHandyMan] water pressure low in shower?

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Blake,
I've had great results soaking the head in 
vinegar. I know it sounds a little weird, but it 
has kept my water-pick shower massage head 
working for over 30 years. Every couple of years 
I soak it over night in a bowl of vinegar. I've 
heard from others that 30 minutes is enough.

Betsy
At 11:17 PM 8/25/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Yep most certainly its the head. I took it off and now there is no
>water coming out from the bottom. I must replace the head tomorrow.
>Just curious can you unstop a head?
>
>On 8/26/10, Blake Hardin 
><blakehardin5...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > On 8/26/10, Bob Kennedy 
> <inthes...@att.net> wrote:
> >> If water is running out of the spout at the bottom as well as the shower
> >> head, I'd pay attention to the diverter valve.
> >>
> >> You'll either have a stem you have to lift, or a handle to turn in order
> >> to
> >> send water to the shower head. If it's leaking at the spout to fill the
> >> tub, all of the water isn't reaching the top.
> >>
> >> It's always possible the head is plugged and causing a back up of
> >> pressure.
> >> Take off the head and see if there is still a leak at the spout.
> >>
> >>
> >> - Original Message -
> >> From: Blake Hardin
> >> To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
> >> Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 4:23 AM
> >> Subject: [BlindHandyMan] water pressure low in shower?
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Hi all, the water pressure in my shower is kind of low and allot of
> >> the water still comes out of the bottom faucet. Is it the head that
> >> needs replacing or what/ I could be wrong bu i believe the head has
> >> been replaced recently. Any ideas? Thanks.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> > --
> > Interested in guitar lessons? Im me at Blindboyblake1.
> >
>
>--
>Interested in guitar lessons? Im me at Blindboyblake1.
>

Re: [BlindHandyMan] My Oreck Upright has Died!

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Claudia,
There is probably a reset button on your upright. 
I don't have an Oreck, but all of the vacuum 
cleaners I've had for years had a reset. Perhaps 
someone on the list who has one can tell you where it might be located.
Betsy
At 04:55 PM 8/21/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Hi,
>
>After 8 Years, my Oreck upright vacuum has died.
>I was using it today, feeling so proud of myself 
>because I'd been actually moving the furniture 
>and vacuuming behind it, and all of a sudden, it 
>stopped. I smelled no burning rubber, nothing 
>felt out of the usual. I thought that maybe, I 
>may have inadvertently pulled the cord out of 
>the outlet, but that wasn't the case. I tried it 
>in several outlets of the home, and nothing happened.
>Guess the motor went out possibly?
>
>On another note, I ordered a new Oreck Cannister 
>vac from QVC, and I'm not really liking it. It 
>doesn't seem to pick up as well, as our original 
>cannister vac. And, the pieces don't seem to fit 
>tightly enough because the hose keeps disloding 
>from the unit, or the handle dislodges from the hose. It drives me insane.
>
>You may be wondering why we have two Orecks; we 
>bought them as a set, the upright, cannister & 
>cordless iron, and we've liked them a great deal.
>
>Now, I've been looking online at QVC, and there 
>are several Oreck uprights there, but I just 
>can't figure out which one will be the best. I 
>like the lightweight feature of the Oreck 
>upright, as I have a good deal of house to cover!
>There is an Oreck set that includes an upright, 
>cannister vac & cordless iron, for $549.
>The premice is that this upright vac is super 
>quiet, but that's a lot of money. The one 
>drawback to our current Oreck upright is that it is loud.
>
>What to do, what to do!
>
>Claudia
>
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>Skype: claudiadr10
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[BlindHandyMan] Recalls: Electrical wire and sledge hammer

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Electrical Wire Recalled by Cerro Wire due to Fire 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: THHN Electrical Wire
Units: About 1,000
Manufacturer: Cerro Wire Inc., of Crothersville, Ind.
Hazard: While the actual electrical wire has "14 gauge" printed on 
it, the packaging incorrectly labels the electrical wire as 12 gauge. 
If used as a 12
gauge wire, it can overload, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves THNN electrical wire labeled on its 
packaging as 12 gauge solid white 100' UPC 48243982721 and 12 gauge 
stranded red 50'
UPC 48243229215. The actual wire has "THHN Cerro Wire 14 gauge" 
printed on it. The UPC number and 12 gauge is found on the plastic 
wrap and on a label
at the bottom of the reel.
Sold at: Home Depot & Menards stores in the following states: Colo., 
Iowa, Idaho, Ill., Ind., Kan., Ky., Mich., Minn., Mo., Mont., N.D., 
Neb., Ohio, Ore.,
Pa., S.D., Utah, Wash., Wis., Wyo. from December 2009 through April 
2010. The 50-foot wire spools were sold for $9 and the 100-foot 
spools for about $16.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using any switches, outlets 
or electrical devices using this wire and contact Cerro Wire for 
instructions on returning
the product for a refund. Any contractor or subcontractor who used 
this wire should inspect their work to see that their work meets 
local electrical wiring code.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Cerro Wire 
toll-free at (866) 572-3776 ext. 269 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET 
Monday through Friday
or visit the firm's website at
www.cerrowire.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the 
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10319.html

***

Brigade Hickory Handle Sledge Hammers Recalled by White Cap 
Construction Supply Due to Risk of Injury
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: Hickory handle sledge hammers
Units: About 15,000
Importer: White Cap Construction Supply Inc., of Costa Mesa, Calif.
Hazard: The head of the sledge hammer can loosen and detach, posing a 
risk of impact injury to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves Brigade sledge hammers with a 
hickory wood handle. There are 11 models included in this recall, 
ranging in size from 2
to 20 lbs. A green and white label with the word "Brigade" and the 
model name is affixed to the head of the sledge hammer, and "Genuine 
Hickory" is printed
on the handle. Model and UPC information are printed on the label.
Model / UPC / Part Description
444BR10675 / 847044060535 / 8LB 36 double Face Sledge Hammer
444BR10677 / 847044060559 / 12LB 36 Double Face Sledge Hammer
444BR10685 / 847044060634 / 4LB 16 Engineers Hammer
444BR10678 / 847044060566 / 16LB 36 Double Face Sledge Hammer
444BR10679 / 847044060573 / 20LB 36 Double Face Sledge Hammer
444BR10688 / 847044060665 / 4LB 10-1/2 Drilling Hammer
444BR10687 / 847044060658 / 3LB 10-1/2 Drilling Hammer
444BR10674 / 847044060528 / 6LB 36 Double Face Sledge Hammer
444BR10676 / 847044060542 / 10LB 36 Double Face Sledge Hammer
444BR10686 / 847044060641 / 2LB 10-1/2 Drilling Hammer
444BR10684 / 847044060627 / 3LB 16 Engineers Hammer
Sold at: White Cap Construction Supply distributors nationwide from 
April 2009 through May 2010 for between $12 and $47.
Manufactured in: India
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sledge 
hammers and return the product to White Cap Construction Supply for a 
full refund or
exchange.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact White Cap 
Construction Supply toll-free at (877) 281-4831 between 9 a.m. and 5 
p.m. PT Monday through
Friday or visit the firm's website at
www.whitecap.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the 
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10320.html

Teamwork: Together we achieve the extraordinary.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] A sanding idea

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha Tom,
This is a great tip! Thanks for sharing.
Betsy
At 04:42 PM 8/12/2010, you wrote:
>I've enjoyed my belt sander for a long time. But it doesn't work well for
>small stuff, or long thin strips.
>So I built a platform on which I can mount the sander on its side, and
>clamped down with a couple long bolts, wing nuts and a bar over the top.
>
>I have a platform that I can raise and lower a bit in front of the belt.
>I've designed mine to fit on top of my router stand. I can easily take it
>off and store it away.
>
>This makes some sanding chores much easier, and allows me to remove quite a
>bit of material from small pieces when necessary.
>
>Blessings,
>
>Tom
>
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>
>

[BlindHandyMan] Additional Recall info: Dehumidifiers

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Additional Reports of Fires and Low Consumer Response Rate Prompt 
Reannouncement of Goldstar and Comfort-Aire Dehumidifier Recall
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in 
cooperation with the firm named below, today reannounced a voluntary 
recall of the following
consumer products. 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: Portable Dehumidifiers
Units: About 98,000 (previously recalled in December 2009)
Manufacturer: LG Electronics Tianjin Appliance Co., of China
Hazard: The power connector for the dehumidifier's compressor can 
short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: LG has received four additional reports of fires 
involving the recalled dehumidifiers, including one that resulted in 
significant damage
to a home. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves 30-pint portable dehumidifiers sold 
under the brand names in the chart below. The dehumidifiers are white 
with a red shut-off
button, controls for fan speed and humidity control and a 
front-loading water bucket. "Goldstar" or "Comfort-Aire" is printed 
on the front. The model and
serial numbers are printed on the interior of the dehumidifiers and 
can be viewed after the water bucket is removed.
Brand: Goldstar | Model No. GHD30Y7 | Sold at: Home Depot
Serial Number Range: 611TAxx1~08400, 611TAxx08401~40600, 
612TAxx1~20400, 612TAxx21001~30600
Brand: Goldstar | Model No. DH305Y7 | Sold at: Walmart
Serial Number Range: 612TAxx1~00600, 701TAxx1~16800, 702TAxx1~03000
Brand: Comfort-Aire | Model No. BHD-301-C | Sold at: Heat Controller Inc.
Serial Number Range: 611TA01~001697, 612TA01~004200, 
701TA01~000578, 710TA01~000599
Sold at: The Home Depot, Walmart and Heat Controller Inc. nationwide 
from January 2007 through June 2008 for between $140 and $150.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled 
dehumidifier, contact LG to determine if it is included in the recall 
and return it to an authorized
LG service center for a free repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact LG toll-free at 
(877) 220-0479 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and 
between 8 a.m.
and 2 p.m. CT on Saturday for the location of an authorized LG 
service center for the repair, or visit the firm's website at
www.30pintdehumidifierrecall.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the 
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10316.html

Teamwork: Together we achieve the extraordinary.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Buying a new Bed?

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha Claudia,
You can purchase just a frame by itself. Some 
metal frames have adjustable height. The legs are 
kind of telescoping. The trick with those is to get them level.

Some of the wooden frames I have seen already 
have holes that are supposed to be able to be used to connect to a headboard.
Betsy
At 08:31 AM 8/6/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Okay,
>
>I need some explanation here.
>We have a queen-sized bed that sits on a metal 
>frame with wheels. The bed has both its matress and box spring!
>The headboard is what's called a bookcase style. 
>It's the width of the bed, with shelves on each 
>side and an open space in the middle.
>We'd like a similar set-up for the new bed.
>
>However, we've been hunting, and this is what 
>we've found. The beds don't seem to have metal 
>or iron frames anymore; they seem to have a wood 
>base or frame. I'm wondering if we can connect a 
>headboard to this type of bed or not?
>
>As I said, the current frame is on wheels, so 
>that gives the bed some height; we need 
>something that's a little lower to the ground, 
>so it seems that wood frames are the way to go. 
>But, again, we also want this book case style 
>headboard, and they're difficult to find.
>Walmart has one by Sauder that we can put 
>together, and this is what I'm thinking of doing.
>
>Is it logical that you can purchase a bed frame 
>separately from the bed itself? Am I right in 
>thinking that you can't connect headboards to 
>wooden frames? And if I'm wrong on this, how is 
>this done? Would it be by drilling holes into 
>the frame and screwing the headboard to it?
>I'm not sure if this is making any sense, but 
>since I don't have any sight, all of what I'm 
>picturing here has been things that I've only been able to touch!
>
>Claudia
>
>Windows Messenger: 
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] ceiling tile replacement

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

HI Mark,
Is this guy a contractor trying to get money off 
his rent? I asked a friend of mine who is a 
contractor and he said there may be some sort of 
tile out there like that but he's never heard of 
any such thing in thirty years.
Betsy
At 06:20 AM 8/5/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>hey gang have a property for rent and just showed the place a few mins ago
>the person looking at the place asked me about 
>the last replacement of the ceiling tiles
>he stated there is a expiration date on the 
>tiles and it is code they be replaced on this 
>date for deteareation reasons well this is not 
>something I ever heard of so he pulled a tile 
>out of the grid and sure enough there is a date 
>from 5 years ago does anyone know of this and do 
>I really need to replace my tiles thanks alot Mark
>
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>
>

Re: [BlindHandyMan] No ice cubes

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

If you have to get someone in to look at it, try 
someone besides the Sears repair guys, like a 
maytag repair person. Probably be cheaper.
Betsy
At 11:08 AM 7/18/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>
>Betsey, thre is like a metal wire loop which flips up or down that
>if it is not touching ice cubes in the bucket then the ice cube tray
>fills with water and later dumps until the same said ice bucket is
>full. This is one of those older Maytags a year or so ago you sent out
>the warnings on . so today they are out shopping. holy mother of Mary
>the prices if you get a " go green" new machine. . . so now we
>contact Sears as she wants a real repairman which will cost $120.00 to
>just show up. I'll use something else first. just ranting. Lee
>
>On
>Sun,
>Jul 18, 2010 at 07:36:12AM -1000, Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press wrote:
> > Aloha Lee,
> > Haven't had an ice maker for many years, but I
> > seem to remember that you could turn off the ice
> > maker. I wonder if they turned it off when they
> > installed the filter and forgot to turn it back
> > on, or if they turned off the water valve and didn't turn it back on.
> > Things to consider, Betsy
> >
> > At 07:29 AM 7/18/2010, you wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >We own a big I think 22 or 24 cubic inch Maytag sold by Sears years
> > >ago. all seemed to be fine until this week they replaced or installed a
> > >new water filter as apparently the light came on. okay oddly enough
> > >no othr changes were made except installing a new water filter which is
> > >from Sears and it just screws on. this type of filter has been replaced
> > >different times over the years but oddly enough the ice cubes are no
> > >longer being made and dropping down into the bin.
> > >any suggestions or thoughts would be appreciated. thanks Lee
> > >
> > >--
> > >Charlie was a chemist,
> > >But Charlie is no more.
> > >For what he thought was H2O,
> > >Was H2SO4.
> > >
> >
>
>--
>Charlie was a chemist,
>But Charlie is no more.
>For what he thought was H2O,
>Was H2SO4.
>

Re: [BlindHandyMan] No ice cubes

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha Lee,
Haven't had an ice maker for many years, but I 
seem to remember that you could turn off the ice 
maker. I wonder if they turned it off when they 
installed the filter and forgot to turn it back 
on, or if they turned off the water valve and didn't turn it back on.
Things to consider, Betsy

At 07:29 AM 7/18/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>
>
>We own a big I think 22 or 24 cubic inch Maytag sold by Sears years
>ago. all seemed to be fine until this week they replaced or installed a
>new water filter as apparently the light came on. okay oddly enough
>no othr changes were made except installing a new water filter which is
>from Sears and it just screws on. this type of filter has been replaced
>different times over the years but oddly enough the ice cubes are no
>longer being made and dropping down into the bin.
>any suggestions or thoughts would be appreciated. thanks Lee
>
>--
>Charlie was a chemist,
>But Charlie is no more.
>For what he thought was H2O,
>Was H2SO4.
>

Re: [BlindHandyMan] minor freezer problem

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha Brice,
You might want to check your seal and also check 
to see if the drainage paths are clear. Since it 
only seems to be on one side it makes me think 
that maybe it isn't level and the drainage isn't working properly.
At 05:15 AM 7/15/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>I have a upright freezer that's about 3 to 4 years old, it's suppose to be a
>frost free freezer. Ever since we move here last December, I am
>accumulating ice build up on the inside bottom. I cleaned the build up off
>a couple of weeks ago and yesterday I open the door and tried to pull the
>bottom heavy wire drawer out and found it was froze in place. So I had to
>pull a little harder to free it. This is on the inside bottom right side
>only. Any suggestions as to what's going on?
>
>

[BlindHandyMan] Recalls: Snow Blowers by Toro & Muddy Outdoors Climbing Sticks

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Snow Blowers Recalled by The Toro Company Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and 
Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today 
announced a voluntary recall of the following product. Consumers 
should stop using products immediately unless otherwise instructed. 
It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of product: Power Clear 180 Single Stage Snow Blowers
Units: About 35,700 in the United States and 2,300 in Canada
Manufacturer: The Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.
Hazard: Exposure to ethanol in gasoline can cause the carburetor 
needle to become corroded. A corroded needle can stick in the open 
position and allow fuel to leak from the carburetor, posing a fire 
hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Toro has received 2,200 reports of carburetor 
leaks. No fires or injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Toro(r) Power Clear 180 Single 
Stage snow blowers. The recalled snow blowers have model numbers 
38272 and 38282. Serial
numbers included in the recall range from 31001 through 
31099. The model and serial number can be found on a decal on the 
lower right side of the
snow blower.
Sold at: Toro dealers and The Home Depot stores nationwide from 
November 2009 through May 2010 for between $400 and $440.
Manufactured in: U.S.A.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately check to see if their snow 
blowers are included in this recall and contact an authorized Toro 
service dealer to arrange
a free repair. To obtain the location of the nearest dealer, 
consumers should contact Toro.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Toro toll-free 
at (877) 738-4440 between 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through 
Friday, or visit the
firm's website at
www.toro.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the 
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10299.html



Muddy Outdoors Recalls Climbing Sticks Due to Fall 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: 2009 Muddy Outdoors tree climbing sticks
Units: Approximately 2,550
Manufacturer: Muddy Outdoors, of Camdenton, Mo.
Hazard: Bolts that secure the cam locs to the frame of these climbing 
sticks that retains the rope around the tree can break, allowing the 
cam locs to detach from the frame. This causes the retaining rope to 
detach and the climbing stick to release from the tree, posing a fall 
hazard to the user.
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC has received two reports of bolts breaking 
on a climbing stick. No reports of injuries.
Description: The recalled climbing sticks are used for climbing a 
tree and include 2009 year Model 70301 - Muddy Outdoors climbing 
stick (a 20 inch single climbing stick) and 2009 year Model 70304 - 
Muddy Outdoors climbing stick (4 pack of 20-inch climbing sticks). 
The year and model number is printed on a label on the front of the 
main vertical frame of the climbing stick just below the two cam locs.
Sold at: Directly from Muddy Outdoors via Internet/telephone sales 
and other outdoor sports retailers nationwide from July 2009 through 
April 2010 for about $35 (model 70301) and about $130 (model 70304).
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these climbing sticks 
and return the climbing sticks to Muddy Outdoors for a refund, 
exchange or manufacturer's
credit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information contact Muddy Outdoors 
toll-free at (877) 366-8339 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday 
through Friday or
visit the firm's website at
www.gomuddy.com
  or e-mail the firm at i...@gomuddy.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/prhtml10/10300.html
Teamwork: Together we achieve the extraordinary.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] New Bed?

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

I absolutely agree that my Tempur-Pedic is the 
best purchase I ever made too. I also like the 
fact that they are mold and mildew safe. I didn't 
have to buy special sheets. We looked at the 
number beds, but they didn't guarantee no mold or 
mildew. The nice thing about this one is that it 
conforms to your body and there's no need to 
adjust it. Just get into bed and within about 15 
seconds it molds to you. It also doesn't wiggle 
when the other person gets in or out of bed, thus not waking others.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it. I do have 
an old back injury and sleep is marvelous since the purchase.
Jusst another option,
Betsy

At 10:32 AM 7/14/2010, you wrote:
>
>Bought a Tempur-Pedic mattress a few years ago and it was the best purchase
>I ever made.
>- Original Message -
>From: "Alan Paganelli" 
><alanandsuza...@earthlink.net>
>To: <blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com>
>Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 12:07 PM
>Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] New Bed?
>
> >I would take a look at the comfort select beds. They let each person
> >select
> > their own comfort number. My wife and I tried them out of all places, at
> > Camping World for RVs and I liked my setting of 80. She liked her side at
> > 89. The scale is 0 to 100 so the difference between our 2 comfort
> > settings
> > is about 10 percent. That's a huge difference but you can change your
> > settings at any time depending on how your back feels at any given moment.
> > There are 2 remotes. One for each side of the bed.
> >
> > These beds are also in stores as well and go by several names. Comfort
> > select, Air Select, Adjustable air comfort and others. These kinds of
> > beds
> > are everything the water bed never was. No hundreds of pounds of water to
> > worry about or leaks etc. These beds have a blatter inside the mattress
> > that is filled with air forced in by a small compressor. There are no
> > lumpy
> > spots. My concern was with an air blatter that there might be a hill or a
> > valley depending on how much air was used. This was not the case however.
> > At the time we saw these beds they sold for 3,000 bucks for a queen size
> > but
> > we're talking for a motor home and around 2002. Sense then, quite a few
> > companies make them for folks who could use better back support and the
> > costs have come down. If you try one of these beds out, I can tell you,
> > your going to want one at any price. That's what we're going to get for
> > our
> > next bed. But, you be the judge. Try it! you'll like it! 
> >
> > 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: "Claudia" 
> <cdelreal1...@sbcglobal.net>
> > To: "Claudia" 
> <cdelreal1...@sbcglobal.net>
> > Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 6:18 PM
> > Subject: [BlindHandyMan] New Bed?
> >
> >
> >> Hi All,
> >>
> >> Here is a question for you!
> >> We have been talking about a new bed for some time; we've had ours for
> >> over 10 years now, and our backs are really starting to hurt.
> >> Tonight, we were offered a Quote Unquote "New king-size bed", for $50,
> >> from the friend of a friend.
> >> I have a thing about used beds, so even though I was told that it's new,
> >> I
> >> don't trust that. I'm leery about sleeping in beds, particularly when
> >> you
> >> don't know whose been sleeping in them before you.
> >> We've been saving for it, so the money is there. What would you all do?
> >> I turned it down and will continue to look at the store ads!
> >>
> >> Claudia
> >>
> >>
> >> Windows Messenger: 
> cdelreal1...@sbcglobal.net
> >> Skype: claudiadr10
> >>
> >>
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> >>
> >>
> >> 
> >>
> >> Send any questions regarding list management to:
> >> 
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> >> 
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] removing cured tightbond 3 glue

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Hi Lenny,
Is it a lot? How about a file?
Betsy
At 12:57 PM 7/13/2010, you wrote:
>I do not know when I spilled some  tight bond 3 glue on my miter gauge. Is
>there any easy way to remove it from the metal? I really do not want to try
>and grind it off. It must have been there for a few months so it is quite
>cured.
>---
>Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous
>with many resources for the blind.
>http://www.lennymchugh.com
>Lenny
>Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when
>addressing.
>Help stop identity theft.
>
>
>
>
>
>Send any questions regarding list management to:
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>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 archives page at the following address
>http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.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] Considering building my own apple drier or dehydrator

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Speaking of using existing things, my friend that 
I mentioned yesterday tells me that she has now 
made a dryer out of the cupboard above her 
refridgerator. She took out the bottom and the 
top and replaced them with screen. For heat She 
installed a light fixture inside to create heat 
and the circulation from the refridgerator fan 
creates the circulation to move the air. She's 
been drying all sorts of things, but says that if 
you're drying such things as apples you may have 
to slice them thinner than you would for an actual dehydrator.
At 04:36 PM 7/10/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>hahahah, funny you should mention that. I've 
>been looking around for an existing closed 
>cabinet or something which I could rig up like 
>that, and one thing I have considered has been an old dressor.
>- Original Message -
>From: Keith Christian
>To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
>Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2010 4:23 PM
>Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Considering building my own apple drier or dehydrator
>
>Hi Matt,
>I use to grow hops for brewing. I dried them by setting them in an old
>dresser with a fan attached to the back side. The bottoms of the drawers
>were removed and I inserted some wire mesh to allow the air to flow through
>the hops. It worked great.
>
>Sounds like fun. Let us know what you decide and how it works out.
>
>Keith
>
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>
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>
>

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Considering building my own apple drier or dehydrator

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha Matt,
My friend made trays with extruded aluminum just 
like some folks use to make window screens. Then 
she could just take them out in the yard and squirt them off with the hose.
She made a tent out of screen that was open on 
the bottom so it could just be set over the whole 
stack of trays. She used some sort of round metal 
sticks to separate the stacked trays. I remember 
that she had some sort of round stops on the 
separation sticks, and the frames of the trays 
had wholes for the separating sticks to fit into.
I'll try to reach her via email. She lives in 
California now, but she used to dry apples, 
pineapple, bananas, papaya, mango, parsley, and basil when she lived here.
Betsy
At 11:37 AM 7/9/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Hi ya folks. Lately I've gotten into drying 
>apples and cooking pies and stuff out of them. 
>Mainly, I started out buying them already done 
>from a Mennonite owned store. I quickly got 
>addicted to them as snack food, then found 
>recipes for making pies and breads out of them. 
>I looked up instructions on drying your own. 
>They suggested oven on the lowest setting, or in a car on a hot day.
>The oven works, but your spouse complains about 
>the oven always being busy, and you can only get 
>so many in there at 1 time. And it does take at least 6 hours the way I did it.
>My wife suggested I not buy a dehydrator, 
>because as it is I am a gadget buyer. And ya 
>start running out of space to live after so long.
>Just now I am considering building a wooden 
>frame which would hold cookie sheets stacked but 
>spaced from one another 1 on top of the other, 
>and buying screen to cover the outside to keep 
>some bugs out, and putting an old fan I have out 
>in storage in one end of it. My idea lacks the 
>heat element factor, but I live in east tx, and 
>am figuring, I could set it up in the attic, or 
>out in a back room where there is no air 
>conditioning. I could go to the trouble of 
>forming my own screen trays, if I wanted to 
>build them, but then cleaning something like 
>that with a wood frame? I don't think that would 
>last long. Anyone ever done this stuff, say, to make jerky or whatever?
>just curious.
>
>Matt
>
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>
>

RE: [BlindHandyMan] gorilla glue and metal

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

ALoha Jennifer,
I know this is a much smaller issue, but many 
people I know use the crazy glue to keep the tiny 
little screws on their glasses from coming out.
My husbands glasses have metal frames and it works great.
Good luck,
Betsy
At 09:36 AM 7/6/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>So this time I had the good sense to Google glue metal to metal, instead of
>gorilla glue. I learned that Crazy glue will most likely do the job even
>though it is listed as the thrird best choice. Sotering and then a two part
>apoxy if you must glue were what the first recommendations were. I think
>the Crazy glue will do for my purposes.
>
>Jennifer
>
>_
>
>From: 
><mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
>[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
>On Behalf Of Jennifer Jackson
>Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 2:26 PM
>To: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] gorilla glue and metal
>
>Thanks Betsy,
>
>That is all I found too. I just have a pad lock that I want to glue the
>screws in so it can not be opened with a screw driver instead of the key for
>the padlock. I am open to other suggestions, I just already have the
>gorilla glue and wanted it to work without a trip to the store.
>
>Jennifer
>
>rom: 
><mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
><mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
>[mailto:<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
><mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> ]
>On Behalf Of Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
>Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 3:16 PM
>To: 
><mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
><mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
>Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] gorilla glue and metal
>
>Aloha Jennifer,
>I went online and could only find information about using it with wood.
>Maybe I missed something, but...
>Betsy
>At 07:17 AM 7/6/2010, you wrote:
> >
> >
> >Hey Guys,
> >
> >Will Gorilla glue work on metal?
> >
> >Jennifer
> >
> >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
>
>[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
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>
>

Re: [BlindHandyMan] gorilla glue and metal

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha Jennifer,
I went online and could only find information about using it with wood.
Maybe I missed something, but...
Betsy
At 07:17 AM 7/6/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Hey Guys,
>
>Will Gorilla glue work on metal?
>
>Jennifer
>
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>
>

Re: [BlindHandyMan] cleaning metal door knobs

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha David,
If it's just basic day-to-day dirt and hand oil, 
I use pledge cleaner on a soft cloth. Shines them right up.
Betsy
At 06:57 PM 7/1/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>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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>
>

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

[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

Teamwork: Together we achieve the extraordinary.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] making a cat house

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha Lenny,
Is this supposed to be a house for the cat to stay inside? I just 
wonder because if it can get out, it will probably continue to 
scratch it's favorite furniture anyway. I have found that having more 
than one scratching post works well, and you put them in front of the 
things you don't want them to scratch. A little catnip on the 
scratching post gets their attention.
I also think a person has to be diligent about removing them from 
things that are not appropriate to scratch. It takes some doing, but 
it's worth it in the long run. Some of my friends have used a squirt 
gun to shoot them when they are doing in appropriate scratching, but 
my aim isn't that good.
Betsy


At 10:56 AM 6/28/2010, you wrote:
>No jokes please!
>I have a friend who's cat is destroying some of their furniture. I first
>thought about making a scratching post but the houseidea  might be better.
>The cat could hide inside or sleep on the top. She could scratch the sides
>as much as she likes and play with a toy on the side. I want to make the top
>removable for easy cleaning if necessary. the bottom inside will be carpet
>and probably the top as well. I am not sure if I want round or square holes
>for the little beast to enter. Since this cat loves to claw would
>indoor/outdoor carpet work? Also would plywood be ok, or should I use solid
>wood? On the side I plan to use an old style screen door spring with a toy
>attached
>---
>Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous
>with many resources for the blind.
>http://www.lennymchugh.com
>Lenny
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>addressing.
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>ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] moald growing on new PVC

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

How about a scrubber on a long extension.
Oh, and by the way. I believe that mold can grow 
on just about anything in the right conditions, 
but this is my experience from living in the tropics.
At 09:48 AM 6/21/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>no not realeythe top 3rd of the windoe opens so 
>i carn't reach down the out side and i'm not 
>tall enough to get my hand out of the windoe. i 
>thort moald cudn't grow on new PVC anyway
>i'm in the north east of the UK
>you can contackt me on skype carlf16
>and joine my list for unabridged audiobooks
>send a blank email to 
>ub_ab_bookspace+subscr...@googlegroups.com
>- Original Message -
>From: Dale Leavens
>To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
>Sent: Monday, June 21, 2010 8:43 PM
>Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] moald growing on new PVC
>
>Can you reach out the window and wash it thoroughly with a bleach and water?
>
>- Original Message -
>From: Carl
>To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
>Sent: Monday, June 21, 2010 3:02 PM
>Subject: [BlindHandyMan] moald growing on new PVC
>
>hi thair i'v got moald growing on new PVC windocills i didn't think it cud?
>but how to remove it is the question as it is on 
>the 1st flor above grounde level.
>how can i remove it with out clime ing ladders?
>i'm in the north east of the UK
>you can contackt me on skype carlf16
>and joine my list for unabridged audiobooks
>send a blank email to 
>ub_ab_bookspace+subscr...@googlegroups.com
>
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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Hello from Colorado

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha Cy,
Glad you're back. Wondered what happened to you.
Betsy
At 07:30 AM 6/18/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Hey Dale,
>
>Good to be back.
>
>My eldest daughter has been on my case for several years to move back to
>Colorado so her Daddy would be close by. (LOLLOLLOL)
>
>She is, by the way, nearly 50. I live in Centennial, a suburb of Denver and
>our house is just about 8 houses down from where I used to live.
>
>The house next door to Sherri came available so she and I worked out a deal
>to purchase it. The house was a rental for about 30 or so years so we have
>been doing various things to make it "safe".
>
>My son-in-law is a cavinet builder and my grandson is an electrician so that
>was a *BIG* help.
>
>One reason for moving was to help Sherri raise her grandchildren and also to
>provide another driver. (not me - LOL - my wife, Crystal)
>
>I do like Colorado especially in the summer. The humidity was something like
>14% this morning and the heat does not hurt nearly as bad as Oklahoma where
>the humidity and temps in the summer are about equal.
>
>Do take care and remember that busy hands are happy hands. (LOLLOLLOL)
>
>Cy, The Anasazi
>
>From: 
>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
>[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
>On Behalf Of Dale Leavens
>Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 10:54 AM
>To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Hello from Colorado
>
>Well hello Si!
>
>Colorado? What ever motivated that move and where are you in Colorado?
>
>Glad to have you back.
>
>Dale Leavens.
>
>- Original Message -
>From: Cy Selfridge
>To: 
>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
>
>Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 11:45 AM
>Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Hello from Colorado
>
>Hi All,
>
>Well, it has been about 2 years since I have been on the list.
>
>We moved from Oklahoma to Colorado in 08 and life has been most interesting
>indeed.
>
>Glad to be back among the group.
>
>Cy, The (former Ancient Okie) Anasazi
>
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] older homes - what to look for

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Too bad this realtor seems to be more interested 
in selling property than honesty.
I just can't imagine anyone thinking those 
windows are better, we had them in my growing-up house.
oi... Betsy
At 06:18 AM 6/14/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>The guy's full of it. The house I grew up in was of that type. The glass
>was always cold and formed ice. You could put storm windows on the outside
>which would give you several inches between the windows which would help.
>Isn't inspections mandatory in your state with selling a home?
>
>You should hire an inspector who does this for a living. It's not what you
>can see but rather what you can't. Water damage, dry rot, termites etc.
>Those things often can't bee seen and it takes somebody who is trained in
>knowing what to look for. The inspection is mandatory in many states and
>the home owner should have that done in order to sell the house. If your
>state doesn't require it, you can hire a professional to do the job for you.
>The fee is around 400 to 500 dollars but if your really serious about buying
>it it's well worth the price especially if you live in an area with high
>humidity.
>
>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: "Scott Howell" <s.how...@verizon.net>
>To: <blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com>
>Sent: Monday, June 14, 2010 4:03 AM
>Subject: [BlindHandyMan] older homes - what to look for
>
> > Hi good people,
> >
> > Well let me tell you a little story and try not to bore you to tears or
> > make this a super long message. My wife and I walk by this home and have
> > done so for several years. She has always commented on how lovely the
> > house looks and incredibly it went on the market about 10 days ago.
> > Apparently the couple that owned it has passed on and the kids have
> > decided to sell the property.
> > So, here is a description, which will help set the tone of the question.
> > The house is a custom-built Rambler, constructed in 1954, and is all
> > brick. The house is not very large (according to the tax record is 1,500
> > square feet) and has a living room, dining room, kitchen, full bath, and
> > four bedrooms; on one level. I neglected to bring a tape when we took a
> > tour, but think I would if we take another look. There is an attic with a
> > fixed set of stairs and it has flooring down and the roof is not plywood,
> > but (I can't think of the correct name) some sort of planks with shingles
> > over that. The basement is partially finished with solid pine paneling and
> > interesting it has a solid block wall running down the middle and
> > apparently this was common in the 50's. It has an oil-fired boiler that
> > provides baseboard heat and it does have central air, but that was added
> > later and the air handler is in the attic and the vents are in the
> > ceiling.
> > Ok, so the purpose of describing this house is I am curious what things I
> > should be looking for if we seriously entertain the idea of purchasing it.
> > I understand there is a breaker panel and not a fusebox. However, let me
> > mention a couple other things as well. There is a separate two-car garage
> > that does have a fusebox, but this is a very substantial structure that
> > they even put in some ceiling fans since one of the kids used to detail
> > cars in there. In addition, there are two (I know this sounds nuts)
> > walk-in freezers. I am talking freezers that are stand-alone buildings.
> > Apparently this gent used to cut up meat for people if they would bring
> > him the animal. Now the freezers are no longer operational, but they have
> > been used for storage and either would make an excellent workshop. Oh as a
> > side note, they are tossing in two tractor/mowers, a big walk-behind
> > mower, and a snow blower. SO, honestly, the only issues for me is little
> > if any closet space and that apparently was common in the 50[s as well and
> > I know I would have to install a dish washer and a few other changes. The
> > place has all hardwood floors under carpet and I can't imagine it would
> > take much to fix these up. So, of course I am researching whether I could
> > purchase the place that does sit on 2.5 acres and gee I could sell one of
> > them and make half my investment bak.
> > So, again, what stuff should I look at that could really be an issue for a
> > home of this age. Btw, I did not smell any wet oders or anything that
> > would indicate leaking of the basement or house in general.
> > SOrry for going on so, but hope it planted some neat images. As one final
> > side note/question, the windows are the single-pane type with storm

[BlindHandyMan] Recall: GE Front Load Washers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

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: GE Front-Load Washing Machines

Units: About 181,000

Manufacturer: GE Appliances & Lighting, of Louisville, Ky.

Hazard: A wire can break in the machine and make 
contact with a metal part on the washtub while 
the machine is operating, posing fire and shock hazards
to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: GE is aware of seven 
incidents in which flames escaped the units and 
caused minor smoke damage. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves GE front-load 
washing machines without auxiliary water heating. 
Model and serial numbers are listed in the chart below.
Recalled washing machines were manufactured 
between December 2006 and February 2010. The 
model and serial numbers are located on the bottom right side
and on the bottom door frame of the washers.

Brand: GE

Model Number Begins With: WBVH5

Serial Number Begins With: AM, AR, AS, AT, DM, 
DR, DS, FM, FR, FS, GM, GS, HM, HR, HS, LM, LR, 
LS, MM, MR, MS, RM, RR, RS, SM, SR, SS, TM, TR, TS, VM, VR,
VS, ZL, ZM, ZR, ZS

Sold at: Department and various retail stores 
nationwide from December 2006 through May 2010 for about $700.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using 
the recalled washers, unplug it from the 
electrical outlet and contact GE for a free repair. Consumers should
not operate the washer until it has been repaired.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, 
contact GE toll-free at (888) 345-4124 between 8 
a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's
website at www.geappliances.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including 
pictures of the recalled product, please go to: 
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10259.html

***

2. Rhino Toys Inc. Recalls Bead Toy Due to Choking Hazard

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 10, 2010

Release #10-260

Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 887-4433

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Rhino Toys Inc. Recalls Bead Toy Due to Choking 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: Beado handheld bead play toys

Units: About 5,500

Importer: Rhino Toys Inc., of Santa Cruz, Calif.

Hazard: The toys' plastic wires can detach from 
the hubs due to insufficient adhesive, allowing 
the beads to slide off. The loose beads pose a choking hazard
to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves the Beado 
hand-held beaded play toy with model number 1501 
and date code 02910 04323A. The product measures six inches
in diameter and is composed of four blue plastic 
"hubs", six white plastic "wires" and twelve 
multi-colored beads that slide along the wires. The model
number and date code are printed on the bottom of 
the packaging and the date code is also inside of 
the blue hubs (see picture below). Beados that have
a date code different than 02910 or have a date 
code of 02910 and an inspection sticker on the 
bottom of the packaging and a black mark by the date code
inside the blue hub (see picture below) are not included in this recall.

Sold at: Specialty toy and juvenile retailers 
from March 2010 through May 2010 for about $12.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using 
this recalled toy and return it to the store 
where it was purchased to receive a full refund or a replacement
Beado hand-held beaded toy.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, 
please contact Rhino Toys toll free at (877) 
887-4433 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. PT Monday through Friday,
or visit the firm's website at www.rhinotoys.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including 
pictures of the recalled product, please go to: 
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10260.html

***

3. IKEA Recalls Roller Blinds, all Roman Blinds 
and all Roll-Up Blinds Due to Risk of Strangulation

NEWS from CPSC and HC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

www.cpsc.gov

Health Canada

www.hc-sc.gc.ca

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 10, 2010

Release #10-261

Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 966-4532

CPSC Recall Hotl

Re: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha Lenny,
Just a note about this. I complained that my oven was off. When the 
guy came out, he said that after the oven light went out and the 
preheated beeps sounded, I needed to wait until I heard the oven 
performed two more cycles before it was actually at the right 
temperature. He said that the preheat light goes out when the oven 
hits the temperature that is set, but that the entire oven is not at 
a steady temperature. Since I've been doing that, everything seems to 
cook properly. We have one of those little round oven thermometers 
that hangs on the rack. It is not accessible, but it was $4 and we 
rarely have to use it.
Betsy
At 10:51 AM 6/10/2010, you wrote:
>Karen knows that our oven is off by at least 25 degrees. In order to
>calibrate the oven, I need an accurate digital thermometer that will go up
>to 550 degrees. The instructions are to set the temp to 550 and when that
>temp is reached hold the bake button in. To set it I need a way to check the
>actual temp. we have a spring thermometer but have no faith in that. I just
>read that the blind mice have a cooking thermometer that will go up that
>high. Since it is a probe type I wonder if we would just touch the rack for
>the actual temperature? Any suggestions? I hate to call someone in to do
>that job since all we need is a way to record the actual temp when the pre
>heat light goes out.
>---
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>with many resources for the blind.
>http://www.lennymchugh.com
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

I think you can put the probe inside the oven 
while it is heating. I have a meat thermometer 
and you put the probe in the meat and there is a 
cable that extends out of the oven to the talking 
unit. I just press the button on the unit to hear 
the temperature. No need to open the oven to check.

As for accuracy, we did a test with the talking 
unit that we bought from Maxi Aids some time ago 
and the little round one that we hang on the 
rack. I suppose that is the spring type that you 
mention, but don't know for sure, but I know it's 
not digital. They both registered the same temp after about 11 minutes.
Betsy
At 12:12 PM 6/10/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>I wonder how much the air temp would fall in that 10 seconds
>while the probe unit was guessing.
>
>Accuracy ain't so easy
>Tom
>
>On Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 02:52:57PM -0700, Alan Paganelli wrote:
> > The talking probe thermometer works even if 
> you just stick it in the hot air
> > in the oven. It takes only 5 to 10 seconds to reach the temperature but
> > it's real purpose is to measure the internal temperature of meat.
> >
> > Alan
> >
> > Please click on: 
> <http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/>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: "Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press" 
> <<mailto:brailleit%40hawaii.rr.com>braill...@hawaii.rr.com>
> > To: <<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 2:32 PM
> > Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven
> >
> >
> > > Aloha Lenny,
> > > Just a note about this. I complained that my oven was off. When the
> > > guy came out, he said that after the oven light went out and the
> > > preheated beeps sounded, I needed to wait until I heard the oven
> > > performed two more cycles before it was actually at the right
> > > temperature. He said that the preheat light goes out when the oven
> > > hits the temperature that is set, but that the entire oven is not at
> > > a steady temperature. Since I've been doing that, everything seems to
> > > cook properly. We have one of those little round oven thermometers
> > > that hangs on the rack. It is not accessible, but it was $4 and we
> > > rarely have to use it.
> > > Betsy
> > > At 10:51 AM 6/10/2010, you wrote:
> > >>Karen knows that our oven is off by at least 25 degrees. In order to
> > >>calibrate the oven, I need an accurate 
> digital thermometer that will go up
> > >>to 550 degrees. The instructions are to set the temp to 550 and when that
> > >>temp is reached hold the bake button in. To set it I need a way to check
> > >>the
> > >>actual temp. we have a spring thermometer but have no faith in that. I
> > >>just
> > >>read that the blind mice have a cooking thermometer that will go up that
> > >>high. Since it is a probe type I wonder if we would just touch the rack
> > >>for
> > >>the actual temperature? Any suggestions? I hate to call someone in to do
> > >>that job since all we need is a way to 
> record the actual temp when the pre
> > >>heat light goes out.
> > >>---
> > >>Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous
> > >>with many resources for the blind.
> > >><http://www.lennymchugh.com>http://www.lennymchugh.com
> > >>Lenny
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> > >>addressing.
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] outlet timers

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha Jennifer,
I bet your son could set these things. I don't 
know much about the accessibility of any of them, 
but I think once they're set, they stay that way.
At 07:47 AM 6/9/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Hey Guys,
>
>Does anyone here use one of the outlet timers 
>that you put in the outlet and then plug your 
>appliance in to so you can use a timer to either 
>turn it on or off? I remember my grandmother 
>having them when I was a kid, but I do not 
>remember enough about the details to know if a 
>blind person could set them or not.
>
>I know many items now come with their own clocks 
>and timers, but so often they are not accessible 
>to set. This is to help with my conservation and frugality efforts.
>
>Jennifer
>
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>
>

Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Remove Water Ring Stains on Fine Wood Furniture eHow.com.htm

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha Lenny,
Never tried it on water marks, but have used that 
method successfully to remove tree pitch/sap from wood and tile.
Betsy
At 04:53 PM 6/5/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>How to Remove Water Ring Stains on Fine Wood 
>Furniture | eHow.comHas anyone used this 
>procedure? The other night I had a stemmed glass 
>with ice and some white wine. The glass was 
>sweating and left a ring on one of the tables. 
>Karen was going to purchase a guardsman water 
>ring removal system and I found this information.
>
> From ehow.com water rings on fine wood furniture
>
>How to Remove Water Ring Stains on Fine Wood Furniture
>
>Who knew - the wonder's of mayonnaise - full 
>flavor and all the fat please - easily removes 
>water rings on your good furniture - we have 
>used this trick for years - and it really works 
>fantastically...no need to re-stain your grandmother's antiques...
>
>Difficulty: Easy
>
>Instructions
>
>Things You'll Need:
>a.. full fat mayonnaise - 2 tablespoons
>b.. couple of paper towels
>c.. 6-12 hours wait time
>1.. Step 1
>Locate ring from leaving your favorite ice tea 
>or other cold drink that has now left a water 
>mark on your Grandmother's passed down antique table top.
>
>Grab full fat mayonnaise (miracle whip OK too 
>here folks) and spread 2 tablespoons of 
>mayonnaise covering water ring like you would a BLT sandwich.
>
>2.. Step 2
>Gently place paper towel over water ring and 
>slabbed on mayo - it's more to remind you that 
>the mayonnaise is there than anything else while keeping the area moist.
>
>3.. Step 3
>We normally leave the mayonnaise on overnight, 
>but by 6 hours, wipe clean and voila, water ring is removed.
>
>4.. Step 4
>Why does this work, you ask? The fat in the 
>mayonnaise gently gets reabsorbed into the wax 
>in the wood thereby removing water ring mark and 
>leaving you and your favorite antique table top looking fantastic...
>
>This is great in the summer when people forget 
>to use coasters under their iced drinks...
>
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[BlindHandyMan] Recall: Maytag Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

There are so many of these units, I thought it best to send it along.

Maytag Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire 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: Dishwashers
Units: About 1.7 million in the United States
Manufacturer: Maytag Corp. of Newton, Iowa or Maytag Corp. of Benton 
Harbor, Mich.
Hazard: An electrical failure in the dishwasher's heating element can 
pose a serious fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Maytag has received 12 reports of dishwasher 
heating element failures that resulted in fires and dishwasher 
damage, including one report of extensive kitchen damage from a fire. 
No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recall includes Maytag(r), Amana(r), Jenn-Air(r), 
Admiral(r), Magic Chef(r), Performa by Maytag(r) and Crosley(r) brand 
dishwashers with plastic tubs and certain serial numbers. The 
affected dishwashers were manufactured with black, bisque, white, 
silver and stainless steel front panels.
The brand name is printed on the front of the dishwasher. The model 
and serial numbers are printed on a label located inside the plastic 
tub on a tag near the left side of the door opening. Serial numbers 
will start or end with one of the following sequences.
SERIAL number STARTING with: NW39, NW40, NW41, NW42, NW43, NW44, 
NW45, NW46, NW47, NW48, NW49, NW50, NW51, NW52, NY01, NY02, NY03, 
NY04, NY05, NY06, NY07,
NY08, NY09, NY10, NY11, NY12, NY13, NY14, NY15, NY16, NY17, NY18, NY19
OR
SERIAL number ENDING with: JC, JE, JG, JJ, JL, JN, JP, JR, JT, JV, 
JX, LA, LC, LE, LG, LJ, LL, LN, LP, LR, LT, LV, LX, NA, NC, NE, NG, 
NJ, NL, NN, NP, NR

Sold at: Department and appliance stores and by homebuilders 
nationwide from February 2006 through April 2010 for between $250 and $900.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled 
dishwashers, disconnect the electric supply by shutting off the fuse 
or circuit breaker controlling it, inform all users of the dishwasher 
about the risk of fire and contact Maytag to verify if their 
dishwasher is included in the recall. If the dishwasher is included 
in the recall, consumers can either schedule a free in-home repair or 
receive a rebate following the purchase of certain new Maytag brand 
stainless-steel tub dishwashers. The rebate is $150 if the consumer 
purchases new dishwasher models MDB7759, MDB7609 or MDBH979; or $250 
if the consumer purchases new
dishwasher models MDB8959, MDB8859, MDB7809 or MDB7709. Consumers 
should not return the recalled dishwashers to the retailer where 
purchased as retailers
are not prepared to take the units back.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Maytag at (800) 
544-5513 anytime, or visit the firm's website at
www.repair.maytag.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the 
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10255.html
Teamwork: Together we achieve the extraordinary.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] stove top terminal block

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Wow, I must have been lucky when I bought mine. I 
paid $600 for mine and it is a complete stove. I 
didn't know that dropping a pan on it would crack the top.
Betsy
At 02:10 PM 5/27/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>I know a lot of people like the "cooktop" 
>stoves, smooth top as you call it, but I don't care for them.
>
>Before you ever buy one, check the price of 
>replacements. When I dispatched for Sears, they 
>sold anywhere from $450 to over $1000. That is 
>just the top, not the oven too. Why do you need 
>to replace it? Drop a pan on one and watch what 
>happens. I ordered replacements everyday there.
>- Original Message -
>From: Jennifer Jackson
>To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
>Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 8:02 PM
>Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] stove top terminal block
>
>If I ever get to remodel the kitchen I will 
>probably go for gas also. Though I am tempted by 
>the smooth topped ones because of the ease of 
>clean up. My house has gas and electric, but 
>someone put in electric appliances in the kitchen for some reason.
>
>Jennifer
>
>- Original Message -
>From: Ron Yearns
>To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
>Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 6:51 PM
>Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] stove top terminal block
>
>I am guessing these burners are the easy to 
>unplug and remove for cleaning. Great idea for 
>cleaning , electrically it sucks. I spent 27 
>years actively in the electrical maintance field 
>and electric stoves were a real pain. The hard 
>wired burners are the best and the ones called 
>monotube that are fastened in and then hinge up 
>are the best way to go. Of course converting you 
>stove would cost a minimum of $100 just for the 
>burners. I have always bought gas stoves for my 
>personal use and always will. Sorry not much real help.
>Ron
>- Original Message -
>From: Jennifer Jackson
>To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
>Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 4:52 PM
>Subject: [BlindHandyMan] stove top terminal block
>
>Hello Everybody,
>
>This is about my stove top. The elements are not 
>setting into the terminal block correctly. I can 
>not get them in myself a lot of the time, and 
>when they are in it does not take much to bump 
>them loose. Does the whole terminal block have 
>to be replaced or is there maybe some kind of 
>gasket that is just needing to be replaced? Any 
>other trouble shooting thoughts on what this is?
>
>Jennifer
>
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] stove top terminal block

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Jennifer,
I absolutely adore my flat top electric stove. 
I've had it for ten years, and hope to never have anything else.
Betsy
At 02:02 PM 5/27/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>If I ever get to remodel the kitchen I will 
>probably go for gas also. Though I am tempted by 
>the smooth topped ones because of the ease of 
>clean up. My house has gas and electric, but 
>someone put in electric appliances in the kitchen for some reason.
>
>Jennifer
>
>- Original Message -
>From: Ron Yearns
>To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
>Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 6:51 PM
>Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] stove top terminal block
>
>I am guessing these burners are the easy to 
>unplug and remove for cleaning. Great idea for 
>cleaning , electrically it sucks. I spent 27 
>years actively in the electrical maintance field 
>and electric stoves were a real pain. The hard 
>wired burners are the best and the ones called 
>monotube that are fastened in and then hinge up 
>are the best way to go. Of course converting you 
>stove would cost a minimum of $100 just for the 
>burners. I have always bought gas stoves for my 
>personal use and always will. Sorry not much real help.
>Ron
>- Original Message -
>From: Jennifer Jackson
>To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
>Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 4:52 PM
>Subject: [BlindHandyMan] stove top terminal block
>
>Hello Everybody,
>
>This is about my stove top. The elements are not 
>setting into the terminal block correctly. I can 
>not get them in myself a lot of the time, and 
>when they are in it does not take much to bump 
>them loose. Does the whole terminal block have 
>to be replaced or is there maybe some kind of 
>gasket that is just needing to be replaced? Any 
>other trouble shooting thoughts on what this is?
>
>Jennifer
>
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] My watch.

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha Phil,
I did manage to find a users manual, but of 
course there is no mention of how to solve your 
issue. However, perhaps if you call:
* 866-674-3549 they can help you. They are in Arizona.
* I have the user manual in a txt or pdf file 
that is quite readable with Acrobat, so if you 
want it, I can send it off list.
* I wonder if because it has four alarms, 
perhaps it only works with the 24 hour time.
* Good luck,
* Betsy

At 01:22 PM 5/27/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>It is a voice zone four alarm watch, Phil.
>
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] My watch.

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha Phil,
Um, what kind of watch do you have?
Betsy
At 11:31 AM 5/27/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>I ask this question on the other list and got no 
>answers. I forgot all the technical whizzes are over here.
>I have a four alarm watch that is on 24 hour 
>time and I want it on 12 hour time. Does anyone 
>know how to do this little action. I have pushed 
>and held every button and combination and it hasn't happened yet.
>
>Thanks, Phil Parr.
>
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Putting in a basement floor

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

It's the wood of choice here in the islands, and 
we definitely give it the moisture test.
At 03:22 PM 5/25/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Baked lumber is what is replacing pressure 
>treated and other. It is baked in large ovens 
>and it destroys the sugar in the lumber and sap. 
>Nothing will eat it because there is nothing in 
>it for them, and it will not rot. It can however 
>absorb tons of water and dry out time after time without warping.
>...bob
>
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Putting in a basement floor

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Our trucks charge $300 for the hose delivery system.
Betsy
At 04:29 PM 5/18/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>It is possible to have concrete put in through a hose from a truck, but
>probably very expensive and would have to be done by a contractor.
>Probably prohibitively costly, the high end method.
>
>tom Fowle
>


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Re: list archives

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

David,
The link in the footer works fine even though there is a slash aftr it.
Betsy
At 01:09 PM 5/13/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>I haven't been doing much with it for a while now as some folks complained
>about it from like diy.com ETC. The mail archive web site is automatic and
>been doing it for several years already in fact. All I had to do was
>manually subscribe a certain address to the list and the rest as they say is
>history. So if you had to remove that slash maybe I should go in and edit
>the footer message to reflect that fact.
>David Ferrin
>www.jaws-users.com
>Life is what happens after you have already made other plans.
>- Original Message -
>From: "Tom Fowle" <fo...@ski.org>
>To: <blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com>
>Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 18:43
>Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Re: list archives
>
>That'll teach me to look at the footer once in a blue moon, or maybe
>a purple one!
>Sorry David
>
>I had to remove the slash from the end of the url to get it to work.
>
>Does this mean that the jaws-users archive is no longer being kept up?
>
>Assuming the mail-archive.com is automatic, then that is of course good.
>
>Thanks
>tom
>
>On Thu, May 13, 2010 at 06:14:53PM -0400, David Ferrin wrote:
> > >From the footer message:
> >
> > 
> http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/
> >
> > David Ferrin
> > www.jaws-users.com
> > Life is what happens after you have already made other plans.
> > - Original Message -
> > From: "Tom Fowle" <fo...@ski.org>
> > To: "blindHandyMan" 
> <blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 16:59
> > Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Re: list archives
> >
> >
> > And there are the easier to use text archives at:
> > 
> http://www.jaws-users.com/jaws/handyman/
> >
> > Tom Fowle
> >
> >
> >
> > 
> >
> > 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=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=33&MMN_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 archives page at the following address
> > 
> http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.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
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
>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=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=33&MMN_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 archives page at the following address
>http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.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!
> 
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] How do I grab the archives

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha Matt,
This may not be the fastest way to do this, but it will get you there.

Below this message is a link to the archives 
page. I have moved through it in two ways.

You can type your query in the search box such as 
airconditioner. This will bring up lots of items 
including some from 2007 that didn't look like what you wanted.

Or, if you leave the sort by on Thread, it will 
show you all of the different threads that have 
been discussed. These appear to be in a List View 
on my computer, so i used the letter l to move 
from one list grouping to the next.
Once I find the list that I want, I open it and 
then I can move from one message to the next 
using the number 3 for Heading Level 3.
That's number 3, not F3.

I hope this helps.
Betsy
At 07:47 AM 5/13/2010, you wrote:
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>
>Hi ya, I seem to be half in and half out with 
>yahoogroups since changing my email address from 
>themullin...@sbcglobal.net 
>to mattmull...@suddenlink.net
>And I haven't figured out how to update my email 
>info yet. How can I grab archives from recent weeks?
>Can I sent email commands, like I do to 
>subscribe and change my message receiving status and such?
>I want to figure out how to remove the cage off 
>my outside airconditioner's unit to clean it and 
>explore it, and Lee Tells me that you guys 
>recently discussed the ins and outs of this and I missed it.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Matt
>
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] gloves

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha Jennifer,
As someone else mentioned, it depends on what I'm 
trying to protect myself from, but I did buy a 
box of 100 non-latex gloves at my local drugstore 
for things like dealing with messy stuff. I also 
have some that are for using harsh chemicals. I 
think the regular gloves from the drugstore were $7 for the box.

I'm also a fan of plastic bags for cleaning cat boxes and the like.
They give you plenty of room to stretch your fingers.

I have a funny little thing that is actually a 
potholder that is worn only on the thumb. I like 
it for protecting my thumb when using a hammer.
Betsy


At 03:53 AM 5/11/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Hey Guys,
>
>What kind of gloves do you all use for hand protection?
>
>Jennifer
>
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[BlindHandyMan] Accessible appliances article

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha all,
Many times on the list we have discussed the accessibility of 
appliances. The article at the link below has both good and bad news. 
It's from Access World, which I believe is a publication from the 
American Foundation for the Blind.

http://www.afb.org/afbpress/pub.asp?DocID=aw110209
Betsy


Teamwork: Together we achieve the extraordinary.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] door bells.

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

It is true that I live in a place with lots of 
humidity, but the button units did not get wet. 
Since I did not have a good experience, let's see what others think.
Betsy
At 08:28 PM 5/3/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>so do you think I should bye one or not
>Sent from My T-mobile Dash 3g.
>Julio Morones
>Keyboardist for Los Pintores De La Cumbia
>MySpace page for the band www.myspace.com/pintores
>Nickname Soda-pop
>Email Address jmoro...@ca.rr.com
>Skype jmorones03
>Klango Sodapop
>Windows Live Messenger only 
>jmorone...@hotmail.com
>Home Phone 323-451-3633
>Mobile Phone You can text as well. 323-842-0104
>Los Angeles CA
>
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] door bells.

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha Julio,
Yes, lots of places sell them. However, I bought 
a mid-priced one at home depot and it lasted 
about eight months. The one I bought has four D 
batteries in the base, and one in each of the two 
outside buttons. The batteries that go in the 
buttons is smaller than a triple a battery, but 
it is the same shape. I bought replacement 
batteries but that didn't fix the problem. I wish 
now that I had learned how to replace a real 
doorbell. The wires that connected the original 
bell are still in the wall, so maybe I'll think 
about resurrecting them. I wanted a button in the 
front and in the back, and my original bell had only one button.
Betsy
At 07:46 PM 5/3/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>hey doesn't home depo sell door bells that run 
>on batterys and has anyone use them for their homes?
>Sent from My T-mobile Dash 3g.
>Julio Morones
>Keyboardist for Los Pintores De La Cumbia
>MySpace page for the band www.myspace.com/pintores
>Nickname Soda-pop
>Email Address jmoro...@ca.rr.com
>Skype jmorones03
>Klango Sodapop
>Windows Live Messenger only 
>jmorone...@hotmail.com
>Home Phone 323-451-3633
>Mobile Phone You can text as well. 323-842-0104
>Los Angeles CA
>
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Freakin termites.

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha Dan,
Yes, I remember the back ache I got from reading 
your original post, but I didn't know the shape 
or size of the thing, only the weight. I thought it might be hollow and wider.
Hmm, back to the drawingboard,
Betsy
At 03:58 PM 5/3/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Betsy,
>
>The pig is a five foot long, thirty inch high, eight inch thick,
>approximately 450 pound, cast iron radiator. I removed it from my
>living room, and when faced with the prospect of trying to get it down the
>stairs to the street, and onto a truck, I opted for the somewhat easier,
>and much riskier plan of sliding it down the basement stairs. Here is a
>post I wrote about it at the time.
>
>Well, I now have a 400+ pound, cast iron, radiator sitting in my basement.
>My buddy Mark came over on Saturday and we pulled off the rigging job of
>the decade. At least my rigging job of the decade.
>
>First, I had to empty out a cupboard in the kitchen and move the cupboard
>out of the way.
>
>We ripped a 4X8 sheet of 3/4 inch plywood in half and then ripped one of
>the halves in half to make a 24 inch wide, 12 foot long ramp. We laid that
>down over the steps. You know, stairs are a lot steeper than you realize
>when there is a ramp down them. We kept joking that we would make the
>Darwin awards if saw dust caught fire and we couldn't get out of the
>basement because of the ramp. It was quite challenging getting up and
>down that ramp. I opted not to take Mark up on his offer of giving me
>every dollar in his bank account if I would put on roller blades and go
>down the ramp. He even allowed that I could put a mattress against the
>wall opposite the bottom of the stairs.
>
>We screwed a 2X4 along the outer edge of the ramp to prevent the radiator
>from skidding off the open side of the stairs.
>
>We screwed a 2X4 down the middle of the ramp to join the upper and lower
>sections together.
>
>We wedged a 2X4 between the bottom of the ramp and the wall opposite the
>bottom of the stairs to keep the ramp from slipping.
>
>We took to 2X4s 5 feet long, laid them parallel to each other and 18
>inches apart, outer edge to outer edge. We then put 18 inch long 2X4s on
>top of those, connecting them together. We put three screws in each
>corner. So, the cross bars were above the floor by the thickness of a 2X4.
>
>We drilled two holes in each crossbar to accept the legs of the radiator.
>
>We brought the sled upstairs and eventually managed to manhandle the
>radiator up onto the sled with the legs fitting nicely into the holes in
>the crossbars. Have I mentioned that this radiator is friggin heavy? Then
>we screwed big hooks into the sled rails and used
>those to anchor a strap around the radiator to keep it from falling over
>side to side.
>
>We then slid the sled over to the basement stairs and lined it up. I used
>my rock climbing know-how and gear and tied a line onto the radiator. I
>stood a 4X4 outside the kitchen window, it went from the ground up above
>the top of the window so you could pull it and it wouldn't pull through
>the window. I wrapped some flat webbing around the 4X4, ran two steel
>carabiners through the webbing, and attached my belay device to the
>carabiners. The rope went through the belay device and the carabiners.
>We were now ready.
>
>We spent some time going over what we might have forgotten. There were
>many ways this could go wrong, but at least we were pretty sure we
>couldn't get injured. We could do a whole hell of a lot of damage to the
>basement, but we would be well out of the way. One thing we were really
>worried about was the radiator getting hung up on something. If it got
>jammed on the way down, we were seriously screwed. It would be
>extremely difficult, and not a little dangerous if we had to try and
>manipulate the radiator while it was on the ramp. We briefly discussed
>if it was a possibility that the 2X4 sled runners might snap as all the
>weight of the radiator would be on a very narrow point, or line, across
>the runners as the radiator tipped over the edge of the beginning of the
>stairs, but we figured they were strong enough.
>
>Well, after running out of things to discuss, we figured it was about time
>to go for it. I manned the belay, Mark manned the radiator, and Teresa
>manned the camera for evidence at the coroner's inquest.
>
>Mark slid the sled forward to just before the center of gravity. He
>lifted up the back end as I kept tension on the rope. With me belaying
>the radiator, he was able to nudge the radiator forward until the sled
>eased over and laid down on the ramp. From there, I was in control and
>could easily belay the 400 pound pig down the ramp. It slid right over
>the center 2X4 that was joining the upper and lower ramp segments
>together. There was a bit of a bump there, but it did just fine. Within
>a moment, the pig had bottomed out at the bottom of the ramp.
>
>I gave the belay line to Teresa and Mark and I eased our way down the ramp
>and off the side of the stairs. With Teresa bel

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Freakin termites.

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha all
I've never seen one of these things, but perhaps 
it could become something. If it's big enough and 
it can be cleaned, could it be a cabinet or 
perhaps a doll house? If it is much bigger, how 
about a place for a small person to hang out with 
her books, color crayons and a soft blanky.
Or maybe it could be a small dog house? Obviously 
I know nothing about it's size.
Betsy
At 03:32 PM 5/3/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>I'm betting that you will end up cutting it into smaller pieces to get rid
>of it. Maybe with a cutting torch?
>
>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 transistors group send an email to.
>funwithtransistors-subscr...@yahoogroups.com
>
>To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to,
>funwithtubes-subscr...@yahoogroups.com
>
>- Original Message -
>From: "Dan Rossi" <d...@andrew.cmu.edu>
>To: <blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com>
>Sent: Monday, May 03, 2010 12:26 PM
>Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Freakin termites.
>
> > Max,
> >
> > Yeah, the very same steps. I think the only thing that saved my butt was
> > that the weight of the pig was spread out over a large area. But I was
> > definitely a bit put off when I saw the condition of those stringers.
> >
> > That damn pig is still lurking in my basement. I will either need to hook
> > it up for heat down there, or figure out how to get it out of there.
> >
> > --
> > Blue skies.
> > Dan Rossi
> > Carnegie Mellon University.
> > E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] linking wii to internet

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

I'm so glad this subject came up. Scot, you mention using an Apple 
router. I have 3 PCs in the house and one Mac. I can connect my PCs 
to my router and get a wireless connection for my laptop. Router has 
external antennas and is a linksys. However, when I try to connect 
the Mac to the router it refuses to work. I have to keep it connected 
to the hub directly.
Do Macs only work with Apple routers?
Betsy
At 02:28 AM 5/2/2010, you wrote:
>Actually I would disagree on the internal verses external antennas 
>in all cases. I can only speak from experience with my Apple 
>routers, but they all have internal antennas and they work extremely 
>well. In fact I have one down in the basement and I can get a signal 
>on the second floor of the house, despite the metal ductwork and 
>other stuff in the way. Sure the signal is not 100%, but it was not 
>even with the Linksys that has external antennas. Of course I am 
>only referring to my experience since I have not used any routers 
>other than Apple's routers with internal antennas.
>
>On May 2, 2010, at 8:11 AM, Trouble wrote:
>
> > For that type of connection a router would be preferred. now a days
> > just about all routers come with wireless and you can get some good
> > ones for around $50. Just make sure you get one with external
> > antennas because the internal type don't pick up very good.
> >
> > At 10:57 PM 5/1/2010, you wrote:
> > >My grandson has a wii and wants to link it to the internet. My 
> daughter has
> > >a verizon modem. She purchased an either net adaptor and a 25 
> foot cable for
> > >the wii. Since her computer and modem only have one either net connection,
> > >is there a splitter or hub that could be used to hook up the wii?
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Wife isn't happy

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

I'm a supporter of self-preservation of my house 
and self-help for myself. That's why I joined 
this list. I'd ask another woman to borrow her eyeballs first.
Hurrah for the list!
Betsy
At 07:29 PM 5/1/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Spiro wrote:
>"never show how easy it is, they don't."
>
>But what you do when you need their eyeballs to help get the job done?
>
>Reminds me of a story my Grandfather Visocky 
>used to tell me about his father (my great-grandfather Visocky).
>
>Seems that my Great-Grandfather Visocky was a 
>major in the Austrian Imperial Army and being a 
>commissioned officer naturally was able to read. 
> From the story, one of Major Visocky's troops 
>had gotten a letter from his girlfriend or wife 
>-- at any rate it was a feminine significant 
>other of some sort. Since this trooper could not 
>himself read he approached my Great-Grandfather 
>with the following request, "Sir, would you 
>please read this letter to me? And please don't listen?"
>
>
>Holland's Person, Bill
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Keyless Entry Lock?

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha Claudia,
Your better half? Obviously he isn't the one 
carrying all the *** into the house.
Perhaps you could have all the locks keyed to the same key?
Betsy

At 10:00 AM 4/23/2010, you wrote:
>Wow,
>
>Everything sounds so high tech.
>At my job, we have swipe cards; we have to swipe 
>them downward, against the door, in order to get into the building.
>
>On a personal level, I was thinking about 
>expediting the process of getting into my home. 
>My better half wasn't thinking when he had the 
>locks installed. You have to use two keys to 
>open four different locks, on both the front door and side entrance.
>This is a pain in the a**, when you have a child 
>in toe, hands full of groceries, work-related crap, etc.
>I just want to pear down the process that it 
>takes for us, to unlock the door and get into the house.
>SOmetimes, I feel a little leery about stadning out there too long!
>
>Claudia
>- Original Message -
>From: wstep...@everestkc.net
>To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
>Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 4:35 PM
>Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Keyless Entry Lock?
>
>Tom: I'm not 100% sure about this, but I believe 
>the thing is a flat see-through pannel with a 
>display of numbers. So the individual has to 
>touch the numbers corresponding to his/her 
>password. In addition to that, we have badges 
>that are probably similar to what you folks have 
>that are supposed to be presented to some kind of device.
>
>Bill Stephan
>Kansas Citty MO
>Email: wstep...@everestkc.net
>Phone: (816)803-2469
>
>- Original Message -
>From: Tom Fowle <fo...@ski.org>
>Date: Thursday, April 22, 2010 3:15 pm
>Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Keyless Entry Lock?
> > So if the buttons are scrambled, then the sightlings must have to
> > look at
> > some display to get the scramble each time, thus standing there
> > puzzling
> > over how to manage that task, giving the bad guys even more time
> > to watch
> > and see what is being entered.
> >
> > Where i work we have key cards you bring near an antenna,
> > no contact required. but that requires a whole mess of
> > electronics and a
> > computer to manage it with and cost tens of thousands of bucks
> >
> > Since most people are too lazy to take the card from there pocket
> > to
> > present it to the antenna, you see scientists and doctors doing a
> > little
> > "but dance" rite there in the street to get in. It's
> > pretty funny.
> >
> > tom Fowle
> >
> > On Thu, Apr 22, 2010 at 02:41:09PM -0500, 
> wstep...@everestkc.net
> > wrote:> I work in a secure facility which is currently having its
> > systems updated. We used to have key pads at secure points of
> > entry, then the security lads figured out that it was possible to
> > isolate the four keys being used by the amount of wear on the
> > buttons. So, we're getting scramble pads, where the layout of the
> > key pad changes after every use. Needless to say, this is not
> > useable for blinks, so I have to have a special access card. So
> > if anybody's thinking about key pads, be aware and watch out for
> > the scrambled ones.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Bill Stephan
> > > Kansas Citty MO
> > > Email: wstep...@everestkc.net
> > > Phone: (816)803-2469
> > >
> > >
> > > - Original Message -
> > > From: Tom Fowle <fo...@ski.org>
> > > Date: Thursday, April 22, 2010 1:59 pm
> > > Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Keyless Entry Lock?
> > > > I would never consider any electronic device to be as reliable
> > as
> > > > a simple
> > > > key and lock.
> > > >
> > > > Also as a bat, one must consider howlikely it could be that
> > > > somebody could
> > > > watch you enter your pass code without your knowing.
> > > >
> > > > And you need a key available somehow if the battery fails.
> > > >
> > > > Also would need to check how hard, or accessible, changing the
> > > > code is to do
> > > > if someone undesirable gets hold of it.
> > > >
> > > > Sounds like making something simple harder to no purpose.
> > > >
> > > > Tom Fowle
> > > >
> > > > On Thu, Apr 22, 2010 at 11:32:42AM -0500, Claudia wrote:
> > > > > Does anybody know how reliable these things are?
> > > > >
> > > > > I've just been researching, and apparently, there are others
> > > > that recognize your fingerprint?
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > - Original Message -
> > > > > From: Brice Mijares
> > > > > To: 
> blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
> > > > > Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 9:02 AM
> > > > > Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Keyless Entry Lock?
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > They also make these keyless door locks where a key fob is
> > > > used to unlock
> > > > > the door.
> > > > > - Original Message -
> > > > > From: "Michael baldwin" 
> 

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Bissell fixed

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha Lenny,
I'm so worried about things that fall out of, or jump across the room 
when taking something apart that I often work inside a cardboard box 
so that things can't get away from me. I also work over a cheap 
aluminum pan if I think I might have lots of little things such as 
bolts or screws. The pan is only about a half inch deep, but it is 17 
inches long and about 15 wide. Keeps things contained pretty well.
Congratulations!
Betsy
At 06:39 AM 4/23/2010, you wrote:
>Well, I just took the Bissell upholstery attachment apart. There were no
>springs to pop out but a gear that Karen had to find for me. It is now fixed
>but do not expect it to last very long. The vacuum motor was stuck and it is
>in molded plastic. I was able to get a little triflow to help free it.
>That thing is quite interesting. On the side of the vacuum motor is a gear
>about 3/8 inch then the one that I lost about 3/4 inch on one side and a 1/4
>inch gear molded to it. The 3/4 mates with the motor and the 1/4 mates with
>one about 1 1/4 inch. There is about a 1 inch that is molded to the large
>one and a toothed belt goes from the 1 inch gear to the brush. The only
>access to any internal parts is to replace the belt. It is definitely a very
>interesting setup.
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[BlindHandyMan] Recall: SCAN Andersen 10 Wood Burning Stove

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Product: SCAN Andersen 10 Wood Burning Stove
Units: About 200
Importer: Jotul North America, of Gorham, Maine
Manufacturer: Jøtul AS, Fredrikstad, Norway
Hazard: The stove's door can dislodge and fall 
from its hinges, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Three incidents were reported 
to the firm including one report of a bruised foot.
Description: The recalled SCAN Andersen 10 wood 
burning stoves have serial numbers from 7951 
through 8267. The serial number is printed on a 
label applied to the rear panel of the stove. 
These units are freestanding, black, cast iron 
stoves with a single front load door with glass 
pane. Dimensions are 35"H x 26 2/8" W x 16" D.
Sold at: Company dealers and distributors 
throughout the U.S. and Canada from March, 2009 to February, 2010.
Manufactured in: Norway
Remedy: Consumers should contact their dealer for 
a hinge replacement kit and to arrange for a free professional installation.
Consumer Contact: For more information contact 
Jotul North America at (800) 797-5912, ext. 108 
between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit
the firm's recall web page at
www.jotul.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including 
pictures of the recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10202.html
Teamwork: Together we achieve the extraordinary.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Bissell carpet cleaner

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha Lenny,
I don't have that exact item, but something similar. When mine 
stopped working well, it was the connection between the end of the 
brush and the outer enclosure. I bought a new brush, about $10 and 
all was well. I think taking it apart to see what's happening will be 
okay. Mine didn't have any of those little nasty springs that jump 
out and fly across the room in it.
Good luck,
Betsy
At 01:43 PM 4/21/2010, you wrote:
>We have an upright Bissell carpet cleaner. It has an option for furniture
>and step cleaning with a hose and power head cleaner. The upholstery cleaner
>attachment has a brush that is vacuum powered. The brush no longer rotates.
>I ran a lot of hot water over it thinking that there is a build up of
>cleaning solution prohibiting it from rotating. This did not help. It feels
>like there a few screws along the one side. I am thinking about trying to
>disassemble the unit to see if I can clean and lubricate it. Has anyone done
>this? I do not want to have to purchase a new unit because of my attempt to
>fix it. It can be used without the brush but a little better with it.
>---
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] getting black from cane handle

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

This is a good idea, but I think it needs to be 
something that can be wiped clean. That bandage 
stuff gets to looking pretty awful after awhile.
At 04:21 PM 4/17/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Wrap the cane handle in that sort of terrycloth 
>like sticky bandage. They use it on people and 
>animals...so, why not a cane handle...comes in 
>several colors...don't know the official name.
>Nancy
>- Original Message -
>From: Lenny McHugh
>To: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
>Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2010 9:42 PM
>Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] getting black from cane handle
>
>I did not see the cane. I also thought about a glove but last week we had 90
>degree weather. So I did not suggest that.
>- Original Message -
>From: "Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press" 
><<mailto:brailleit%40hawaii.rr.com>braill...@hawaii.rr.com>
>To: <<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com>
>Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2010 7:56 PM
>Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] getting black from cane handle
>
>Lenny,
>Would it be possible to replace the black with a white? Sounds like a
>cheap grip. The only other thing I can think of is to wear a glove.
>Betsy
>At 01:51 PM 4/17/2010, you wrote:
> >A friend of my wife is now using a support cane. The black grip similar to
> >that of my old white cane is making her hand black. She asked me how can
> >she
> >prevent that. I thought about suggesting wrapping it with some cloth but
> >wonder if there is a better way. Any suggestions?
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] getting black from cane handle

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Lenny,
Would it be possible to replace the black with a white? Sounds like a 
cheap grip. The only other thing I can think of is to wear a glove.
Betsy
At 01:51 PM 4/17/2010, you wrote:
>A friend of my wife is now using a support cane. The black grip similar to
>that of my old white cane is making her hand black. She asked me how can she
>prevent that. I thought about suggesting wrapping it with some cloth but
>wonder if there is a better way. Any suggestions?
>---
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>http://www.lennymchugh.com
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] handywoman question- needle threaders

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha,
I think the web site was provided for the 
possible purchase of needles that are already threaded.

I've seen the wire type needle threaders in the 
notions section of the grocery store. Many 
travel-sized sewing kits come with them inside 
with several colors of thread, a thimble, 
sometimes a pair of tiny scissors or a seam 
ripper. Some kits even have a few buttons and safety pins.
Betsy
At 11:13 AM 4/13/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>hi there
>any sewing store or maybe benfranklen stores or 
>even a good drug store will have the threaders that are the looped wire kind
>you just ask and there not hard to find.
>there is no need to go through a products for 
>the blind store cause that is just getting robbed.
>Jim
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] handywoman question- needle threaders

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha Linda,
I agree with Dave's email. I have used both of 
those threading solutions. I keep the wire loop 
kind in my purse in case I am out somewhere and 
don't have the self-threading needles around. 
Before 911, I used to carry a self-threading 
needle in my purse, but not anymore of course.

If you have hand coordination challenges, there 
are some other needle threaders that are used by 
putting the end of the needle with the eye into a 
tiny cup shaped part of a device, and then you 
place your thread on another part of the 
threader. Then you push down on a lever and the 
device threads the needle. I remember using one 
of these when I was little and didn't like it.

Another alternative is to purchase needles that 
are already threaded. I believe they are sold by 
places such as American Foundation for the Blind 
and/or the Braille Institute store in California.
I haven't seen a catalog of blindness products 
from either one of these places lately, so don't know if they still carry them.
Good luck, Betsy

At 03:15 AM 4/13/2010, you wrote:
>
>I need to do some hand sewing and would like 
>some advice about needle threaders. I am 
>completely blind and I know there are needle 
>threaders out there but don't know whick ones are the most blind user friendly.
>Much thanks,
>Linda
>
>


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RE: [BlindHandyMan] hybrid water heaters

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha all,
Are the instant hot waterheaters considered hybrids?
My instant tank cost $600.00 7 months ago, 
produces 4.5 gallons per minute, costs me $20 a 
month to run, removing it and created lots more 
space in the laundry room. We took out a 30 
gallon propane tank that was costing us about 
$100 a month to run. I think the propane costs more here in Hawaii.
We love the new tank

At 06:23 AM 4/13/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Hi,
>
>I have a friend who installed an instent hot water heater for his boss at
>work. He said that it was $1200. Before installing it he researched it for
>his boss and found that it would pay for itself in 4 to 5 years. It's a
>costly upfront cost, but if you are staying in your place for more than 5
>years it's a good idea. It also prevents a dad's frustration with a cold
>shower because your teenage daughter took all the hot water with one shower.
>
>Dave A.
>
>Working together, sharing the light of salvation seen through the cross of
>Jesus
>
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>888 215 2455
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>-Original Message-
>From: 
>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
>[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
>On Behalf Of Dale Leavens
>Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2010 7:50 AM
>To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] hybrid water heaters
>
>I don't know much about them, the little bit of research I have done has
>been on geothermal heat pumps. The heat recoverable is relatively low, about
>110F so these are really pre-heaters. You can certainly save some money but
>the cost is very high and unless you are using the heat pump equipment for
>other things like heating or cooling the home so that the capital cost is
>expressed over more intensive and varied applications it doesn't seem to me
>to be very effective. The emersion heater is needed to raise the water
>temperature another 20 degrees all of the time and much more than that
>during heavy water use.
>
>As a pre-heater though warming the water entering the tank with heat
>generated from the air conditioning for example serves water heat savings as
>well as improving the efficiency of the air conditioning.
>
>The cost of a single purpose heat pump system must be relatively high, just
>think of a small room air conditioner. It is very similar technology.
>
>If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie
>- Original Message -
>From: Alan & Terrie Robbins
>To: 
>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
>
>Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2010 7:11 AM
>Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] hybrid water heaters
>
>And what do they cost relative to a gas or electric unit?
>
>Al
>-Original Message-
>From: 
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>[mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
> ]On Behalf Of Shane Hecker
>Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 11:54 PM
>To: blindhandy...@yahoogroups. com
>Subject: [BlindHandyMan] hybrid water heaters
>
>Has anyone seen the hybrid water heaters? If so, what do you think of them?
>If you have one, how do you like it. For those who don't know, the hybrid
>water heaters use a combination of a heat pump and electric elements to heat
>the water. This is supposed to result in significant savings, making it
>cheaper to run than a natural gas unit.
>
>Shane.
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] drilling under sidewalks

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Very clever. Great handy hint for all of us.
Betsy
At 11:49 AM 4/3/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Well after a frustrating trip to Home Depot I acquired enough parts to
>water jet a pipe under our sidewalk steps. We have a outdoor post light
>fixture close to our front door and had one in the back yard. Due to the
>room addition I removed the one in the back yard. They use two 12 volt
>automotive 1156 lamps in series. The direct burial wire is then fed from a
>24 volt transformer in the garage. I decided to relocate the back yard
>light into the front at the bottom of a long sidewalk that has about six
>steps strung out for 30 feet. Of course the light I wished to put on the
>side opposite the house as the one up by the front door is. Therefore wire
>must run under the sidewalk. So for the actual fun. The steps are four
>foot wide . I found a length of black pipe about five foot long. On one
>end I put a half inch coupling and then a half inch plug. In this plug I
>drilled a hole about one eight inch or larger. On the other end I /Put on
>a ball valve and a adapter to fasten a water hose on to it. I dug out about
>4 inches on one side of the walk down below the bottom of the cement. Then
>I pushed the pipe into the dirt as far as I could by hand. Pulled it back
>slightly. Turned the water on very briefly, then pushed again. By
>repeating this turning water on and pushing I went through the four feet of
>dirt in less than 5 minutes. Very similar to the method I use to sink a
>ground rod. Large companies use power equipment to do this same function.
>Of course much further distances, but it is amazing how easy it goes.
>Ron
>
>


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] sticky stuff

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

I use Fun Gum. I got it at the art store.
At 02:52 PM 4/3/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Hi List,
>
>Someone gave me some wonderfully sticky stuff a 
>few years ago and I want to get some more but I 
>don't know what it's called. You break off a wad 
>of this stuff, roll it in a ball like chewing 
>gum, and then stick it to the bottom of an item 
>that you want to stick to the surface of a table 
>so it can't be knocked off (i.e. a clock on a 
>night table). But this sticky stuff is not 
>permanent and is easy to remove if you want to. 
>Does anyone have any idea what I am talking 
>about, what it is called, and where I can obtain it?
>Much thanks,
>Linda
>
>


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] blocked drain

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Usually 15 to 30 minutes and then run hot water 
for a full five minutes. I thought the hot water 
running was over-kill, but often the thing breaks open after about 4 minutes.
Betsy

At 06:16 AM 4/2/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>On this note, how long after putting nasty 
>chemicals down a drain do I need to wait before trying something else?
>
>Jennifer
>
>- Original Message -
>From: Dan Rossi
>To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
>Sent: Friday, April 02, 2010 10:54 AM
>Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] blocked drain
>
>Depends on the drain. You can always use a snake, but typically you will
>have to get your hands a bit wet to get it started.
>
>--
>Blue skies.
>Dan Rossi
>Carnegie Mellon University.
>E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu
>Tel: (412) 268-9081
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Hauling lumber.

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

I think it was Jennifer that removed the oil 
tankand Dan who moved a radiator down stairs, not out to the curb.
Betsy
At 09:58 AM 4/1/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Dan, a few years back, you remove something from your basement. Was it a
>feul tank or boiler? Once you got it out of the basement, how did you get
>rid of it? Another words, how did you get it down to the street level?
>Pprobably to late now, but if I was in your perdictument, I'd have some kind
>of rigging that I could layout over those stairs and use a little motorized
>tugger to pull them upp the stairs providing it's a straight shot.
>
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Hauling lumber.

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

He probably figured he'd get it all done while he 
was young and able. As a homeowner, I know it is never ending.
Betsy
At 12:38 PM 4/1/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Dan! When you bought your castle in the clouds, 
>did you give any consideration to all the future
>sweat and physical discomfort that you were letting yourself in for?
>
>Jewel
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>Sent: Friday, April 02, 2010 1:48 AM
>Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Hauling lumber.
>
>Yesterday morning, the truck carrying my lumber order showed up at the
>bottom of the stairs. I struck an agreement with the two guys, that they
>would back the truck right up to the steps, pull their ramp to the first
>landing, which skips the first 10 steps, then hand carry to the long
>landing, which is another 10 or so steps. For that, I'd give them an
>extra 10 bucks each. Then I would have to carry the lumber from the end
>of the long landing, up another 25 steps, down the courtyard, around the
>house, and into the basement.
>
>This not being my first time at this, I broke out my tools, a 20 foot long
>length of flat tubular webbing. With this, and a fist full of Ibuprofen,
>I can move just about anything.
>
>I don't think I can accurately describe this. I tie the webbing into a
>large loop. I then stack up some lumber on top of a couple of bricks. I
>slide one end of the boards through the loop of webbing. I then crouch
>down next to the lumber, with the stack of boards to my right. I pull the
>doubled webbing up my back and over my left shoulder, then down in front
>of me. I take the doubled webbing and wrap it around the stack of boards
>twice, leaving enough of the end for me to hold.
>
>When I stand up, all the weight of the lumber is on my shoulder, not my
>hands or arms. Even the free end of the webbing has very little tension
>on it because the friction of it against the wood holds it in place.
>
>It makes it quite easy to haul the lumber for any distance.
>
>Because I had a mix of treated and untreated lumber, it reminded me of
>just how damn heavy the treated boards are.
>
>Lastly, my handy dandy, brand new, panel carrier did not come in handy. I
>tried hauling one of the OSB sheets with it, but it was just to damn
>heavy. So I tried looping the webbing around my shoulder and then hooking
>the handle of the carrier through the loop. No joy. Still too heavy to
>maneuver it up the stairs. So I ended up ratchet strapping the boards to
>a dolly. it took a long time, but I eventually got everything up there.
>
>I'm hurtin today.
>
>--
>Blue skies.
>Dan Rossi
>Carnegie Mellon University.
>E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu
>Tel: (412) 268-9081
>
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] room addition

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha Ron,
What are floor boots? I googled it but still don't really get it.
Thanks Betsy
At 10:26 AM 4/1/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Well folks,
>
>When the contractor works he gets things done. It isn't just the weather
>slowing this project. Anyway the wooden foundation is in the ground drain
>tile and gravel over. This is piped to a sump if a pump becomes needed.
>Some backfilling has been done, Still needs to remove a bunch of dirt out
>of the crawl space. I installed batt fiberglass insulation in the stud
>voids in the foundation and will add some between the trusses of the floor
>when they get put in. The floor and roof trusses were delivered this
>morning. Of course he took the holiday to visit in Nebraska. Rain
>predicted tonight and next Tuesday. And he thinks the roof will be on by
>next Friday. Boy it sucks having to hire anyone to do stuff for you. I
>spent some time cutting through the rim joist of the old house to access
>duct work to extend into the room. I removed a ceiling register in a
>downstairs bath room and made enough of a access in the ceiling to make the
>hookup there. The other register was a wall one, still fed through a
>finished ceiling of the basement office. . By cutting the rim joist and
>removing sheathing behind it I was able to remove that ducting without
>busting up any drywall in the dining room. The dryer vent I just removed
>the cover and pulled about 2 foot of excess dryer hose out into the outside.
>All three of these have to feed through the first truss that goes against
>the side of the house. Hopefully we will not cut a lot to get the hoses
>through it. I am going to use the insulated flex duct.. The existing duct
>is 5 inch round. Not a easy size to find. The two floor boots are still
>backordered.. Anyway that is where we are at for now.
>Ron
>
>


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Hauling lumber.

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Oh Dan. I'm hurting just from reading your post. 
I think that device with the webbing is quite 
ingenius. I hope someone is keeping track of all 
these things so that Sofia will be able to truly 
appreciate her big strong, dedicated dad.
Betsy
At 02:48 AM 4/1/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Yesterday morning, the truck carrying my lumber order showed up at the
>bottom of the stairs. I struck an agreement with the two guys, that they
>would back the truck right up to the steps, pull their ramp to the first
>landing, which skips the first 10 steps, then hand carry to the long
>landing, which is another 10 or so steps. For that, I'd give them an
>extra 10 bucks each. Then I would have to carry the lumber from the end
>of the long landing, up another 25 steps, down the courtyard, around the
>house, and into the basement.
>
>This not being my first time at this, I broke out my tools, a 20 foot long
>length of flat tubular webbing. With this, and a fist full of Ibuprofen,
>I can move just about anything.
>
>I don't think I can accurately describe this. I tie the webbing into a
>large loop. I then stack up some lumber on top of a couple of bricks. I
>slide one end of the boards through the loop of webbing. I then crouch
>down next to the lumber, with the stack of boards to my right. I pull the
>doubled webbing up my back and over my left shoulder, then down in front
>of me. I take the doubled webbing and wrap it around the stack of boards
>twice, leaving enough of the end for me to hold.
>
>When I stand up, all the weight of the lumber is on my shoulder, not my
>hands or arms. Even the free end of the webbing has very little tension
>on it because the friction of it against the wood holds it in place.
>
>It makes it quite easy to haul the lumber for any distance.
>
>Because I had a mix of treated and untreated lumber, it reminded me of
>just how damn heavy the treated boards are.
>
>Lastly, my handy dandy, brand new, panel carrier did not come in handy. I
>tried hauling one of the OSB sheets with it, but it was just to damn
>heavy. So I tried looping the webbing around my shoulder and then hooking
>the handle of the carrier through the loop. No joy. Still too heavy to
>maneuver it up the stairs. So I ended up ratchet strapping the boards to
>a dolly. it took a long time, but I eventually got everything up there.
>
>I'm hurtin today.
>
>--
>Blue skies.
>Dan Rossi
>Carnegie Mellon University.
>E-Mail:d...@andrew.cmu.edu
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] changed subject: dish washing.

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha Blaine,
I have a dishwasher because my other half thinks 
it is his job to wash dishes and they are not 
clean. I've been washing dishes for more years 
than I am willing to admit here, but I assure you 
that I will never forget how. There are some items that I still wash by hand.

I must say that since we installed the 
dishwasher, my water bill has gone down $7 per 
month. My dishwasher does not require me to rinse 
the dishes before putting them in. I only have to 
make sure that there are no chunks of food on them.
Betsy
At 08:17 AM 3/30/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>I actually like washing dishes but when there is company I load the
>dishwasher. Even if I had kids I would still do dishes or get them to, what
>do you do if the dishwasher breaks down? too many people depend on it. When
>I lived at home with my mom, two sisters, and brother I would unload the
>dishwasher and do the dishes that way. My mom didn't like that as I was
>doing the job of what everyone else did but the way I saw it is if you do
>the dishes after meals then there isn't that much. Plus if I have to rinse
>off the dishs to put them in I might as well just do them. Plus it keeps my
>hands soft, perfect for reading braille or doing something else.
>
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] washing machines cycles

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha Brice,
I received a readable pdf file from that tech 
support email address I gave you.
While shopping for a dishwasher, we wandered by 
the washing machines. The Whirlpools were Energy Star products.
Betsy

At 11:21 AM 3/28/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Thank You Betsy, I believe you are correct. The web site stated the newer
>models had double to triple cycles. Don't think they're energy efficient
>though. They use allot of water. Oh well, when my wife gets back IN Town
>I'll have her get the users manual out and give me the model number so I can
>read the owners manual. She can read it to me, but I can comprehend it
>better if I read it myself.
>- Original Message -
>From: "Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press" 
><<mailto:brailleit%40hawaii.rr.com>braill...@hawaii.rr.com>
>To: <<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com>
>Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2010 9:16 AM
>Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] washing machines cycles
>
>Aloha Brice,
>I have a Whirlpool conbo washr/dryer unit. There
>is a setting for heavy-duty wash which does
>something similar. I suggest that you try to find
>out how to set it for a permapress load if you're not sure what it is set
>on.
>
>Perhaps if you could find out the model of the
>washer, you could download a manual or you could
>contact Whirlpool tech support at:
><mailto:whirlpool_customerexperience%40whirlpool.com>whirlpool_customerexperie...@whirlpool.com
>
>BTW, when I recently contacted them to get a
>braille overlay for my new dishwasher, they told
>me they no longer provide that service.
>Betsy
>
>At 05:18 AM 3/28/2010, you wrote:
> >
> >
> >Back in December we bought this mobile home. There is a wash room that had
> >both a washing machine and dryer that the previous owner left. Both are in
> >excellent condition.. Both units are made by World pool. I've never owned
> >a world pool, just Kenmore's. With the Kenmore, a normal load took no more
> >than 40 minutes to finish. With this World pool, it seems as if it takes a
> >hour an a half. The tub fills up, then it does it's adjatating cycle,
> >drains, spins, tub fills again for a cycle and starts adjatating again,
> >drain again, then starts spinning where you hear some water being injected
> >into the tub as it spins. Then the water injection stops and it spins for
> >about 5 minutes. In the pas with the Kenmore, the load would be finished,
> >but with this woorldpool after what you'd think was the final cycle, you
> >hear a buzz alerting that the load is done. But Wrong! The whole cycle
> >starts over again. Is there a setting that allows this second cycleto be
> >shut off? I'm wasting both water and power with this unnecessary secon
> >cycle.
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] washing machines cycles

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha Brice,
I have a Whirlpool conbo washr/dryer unit. There 
is a setting for heavy-duty wash which does 
something similar. I suggest that you try to find 
out how to set it for a permapress load if you're not sure what it is set on.

Perhaps if you could find out the model of the 
washer, you could download a manual or you could 
contact Whirlpool tech support at:
whirlpool_customerexperie...@whirlpool.com

BTW, when I recently contacted them to get a 
braille overlay for my new dishwasher, they told 
me they no longer provide that service.
Betsy

At 05:18 AM 3/28/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Back in December we bought this mobile home. There is a wash room that had
>both a washing machine and dryer that the previous owner left. Both are in
>excellent condition.. Both units are made by World pool. I've never owned
>a world pool, just Kenmore's. With the Kenmore, a normal load took no more
>than 40 minutes to finish. With this World pool, it seems as if it takes a
>hour an a half. The tub fills up, then it does it's adjatating cycle,
>drains, spins, tub fills again for a cycle and starts adjatating again,
>drain again, then starts spinning where you hear some water being injected
>into the tub as it spins. Then the water injection stops and it spins for
>about 5 minutes. In the pas with the Kenmore, the load would be finished,
>but with this woorldpool after what you'd think was the final cycle, you
>hear a buzz alerting that the load is done. But Wrong! The whole cycle
>starts over again. Is there a setting that allows this second cycleto be
>shut off? I'm wasting both water and power with this unnecessary secon
>cycle.
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha Bob,
If I lived alone I probably wouldn't worry about 
replacing it, but in this household too many food 
pieces get into the drain. Yes, I do have a 
straner, but it gets removed when the water isn't running well.
Betsy
At 01:22 PM 3/24/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Dale, they are on their way out. People use them 
>less and less and do not replace them when they 
>go bad. They simply use to much water for what they dispose of for a household.
>bob
>
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] total trolly specifications

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Lenny,
I'll find my book and get this info to you tomorrow.
Betsy
At 05:40 PM 3/24/2010, you wrote:
>What is the dimensions of this beast? How high is the ladder and what is the
>wheel diameter. Doing more searching I could not find that information. With
>the spelling without the e only one site popped up and I could not location
>the specifications. the www.totaltrolley.com site has no information since
>they are out of stock.
>---
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>with many resources for the blind.
>http://www.lennymchugh.com
>Lenny
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>addressing.
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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Air conditioner carrier.

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Hi all,
I have something called a total trolley.
It can be a dolly, a cart or a step ladder. It will hold upto 200 pounds.
I bought it online but don't remember where. I cost about $80.
Betsy
At 10:03 AM 3/24/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Hi,
>
>I am finally back to you about the small fold up two wheeler that I
>suggested for medium size things, like an air conditioner.
>
>My wife got it at Office Max she thinks. Point is it was an office supply
>store. It carries three to four boxes of paper real well.
>
>Dave A.
>
>
>Working together, sharing the light of salvation seen through the cross of
>Jesus
>
>Rev. Dave Andrus, Director
>Lutheran Blind Mission
>888 215 2455
>HTTP://WWW.BLINDMISSION.ORG
>
>-Original Message-
>From: 
>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
>[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
>On Behalf Of Julio and Los pintores De La Cumbia
>Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2010 10:17 AM
>To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Air conditioner carrier.
>
>ware did you buy this item at?
>
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Hi Blaine,
Where do you live? My friend who moved here from 
Scotland hadn't ever seen a garbage disposal either.
Betsy
At 03:24 AM 3/24/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>how do these things work? I've seen some where they're in the sink but how
>do they work? Do you have to put them in the sink?
>Blaine
>- Original Message -
>From: Brice Mijares
>To: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
>Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 7:01 PM
>Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
>
>After reading your last message, 30 years, yes, I'd say a new one is in
>order. Matter a fact, you'll be lucky to find a company that will
>guarantee one more than 10 years. I just bought one here this past December
>at Lows, it cost me just over a hundred dollars, half horse, and only 5 year
>warranty. There was a brand at Orchard Supply that I bought at our last
>home that I bought, it was called the Bone Crusher. 3 quarter horse, 10
>year warranty, and at the time it was around $80. That was back in 2000.
>Good luck.
>- Original Message -
>From: "Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press" 
><<mailto:brailleit%40hawaii.rr.com>braill...@hawaii.rr.com>
>To: <<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com>
>Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 5:01 PM
>Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
>
>Unfortunately yes.
>Betsy
>At 01:58 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote:
> >
> >
> >Did you try turning it counter clock wise? Providing the motor turns clock
> >wise, turning that direction would draw whatever is stuck in there deeper.
> >Going counter clock wise would back it out, or at least free up the jammmed
> >section .
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha Tom,
It has a cord to unplug. I am going to get a pro to install a new one.
I really appreciate all of the helpful and 
amusing comments that have been sent.
Thanks as always,
Betsy
At 08:21 AM 3/24/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Betsy,
>It may well not have a"plug" may be wired right
>to the box where the switch is.
>
>If the original installation is 30 years old, things may not be quite as they
>should be re: fittings, locations etc. which could make repaacing it
>a hastle with no experience.
>
>I'd get a pro to deal with it.
>
>tom Fowle
>
>


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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Painting indoor walls.

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha Miranda,
Have you considered an alternative to paint such 
as paneling or wallpaper? Just a thought,
Betsy

At 01:19 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Hi,
>We can guarantee there is no lead paint. This 
>paint was put on in 2006, and we had the home 
>inspected before making an offer. We have to strip the paint, as it is pealing.
>We are in the process of becoming lisenced as 
>foster parents, and the agency has asked us to 
>fix the pealing paint and repaint.
>Sorry for any misunderstanding.
>
>In Christ, Miranda
>
>-Original Message-
>From: Dale Leavens <dleav...@puc.net>
>Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 6:15 PM
>To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Painting indoor walls.
>
>There usually isn't any good reason to remove 
>paint and if it is very old you probably don't 
>want to remove it for fear you liberate old lead 
>paint. Generally it is sufficient to wash the 
>paint thoroughly so the new sticks well although 
>you may also wish to give a gentle scrub with 
>something like 80 grit sand paper to take off 
>any nibs or other high points bearing in mind 
>the caveat of the possibility of lead paint.
>
>If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie
>- Original Message -
>From: Andy Borka
>To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
>Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 4:32 PM
>Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Painting indoor walls.
>
>We have to repaint part of our office upstairs. 
>Part of it is cement and the other part is wood. 
>It looks like at least 4 or 5 thick layers of 
>paint are already there. How would you take all 
>of the paint off and repaint? We are total.
>
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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Lololol, I think Sofia needs a trip to Hawaii.
Betsy
At 02:20 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>YEAH! BABY! Partay in paradise. It's been 25 years since I visited
>Hawaii so it's about time to go again. Don't worry Betsy, we'll supply
>the beer, you just need to give us a place to crash. We'll have that
>garbage disposal in, in like two or three weeks. Yeah, I doubt it will
>take us more than a month.
>
>--
>Blue skies.
>Dan Rossi
>Carnegie Mellon University.
>E-Mail:d...@andrew.cmu.edu
>Tel:(412) 268-9081
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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

No, I've never gotten around to learning about 
voice chatting, and I don't have a microphone connected to this computer.
Betsy

At 02:19 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Betsy,
>
>Sounds good, keep us posted. BTW, are you ever in the VIP Blindhandyman chat
>room that was setup awhile ago?
>
>Al
>-Original Message-
>From: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
>[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Betsy Whitney, Dolphin
>Press
>Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:15 PM
>To: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
>
>I think I'm not comfortable doing it, and scarier
>than that, HWKE (he who knows everything) will
>think he should do it. I probably can scare him
>by reminding him that electricity is involved. I
>suggested that he unplug the unit before messing
>with it, and he said there was nowhere to unplug
>it. Poor dear, he really wants to be the Mr. fix
>it guy. I did not suggest that he follow the cord
>to the outlet. Did I say that he is sighted?
>
>We are going to get our sheet vinyl installed by
>the same contractor who installed our kitchen
>cabinets and counter, so I think I'll let him do it.
>However, it would be much more fun to let you
>guys do it... Not sure I can afford the beer bill though.
>Betsy
>
>At 02:06 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote:
> >
> >
> >Betsy,
> >
> >My vote at this point is to simply replace the unit. Is this something
>you
> >feel comfortable doing? If not, let us know and maybe a bunch of us can
>come
> >over (smile)
> >
> >Al
> >-Original Message-----
> >From:
><mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com><mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
> >[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Betsy Whitney, Dolphin
> >Press
> >Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:00 PM
> >To: 
> <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com><mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
> >Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
> >
> >Aloha Ron,
> >I thought exactly what you're saying. Yesterday
> >we got a flashlight and a mirror trying to see
> >what might be in there. I'm not afraid of putting
> >my hand in there and I even ran my finger nail
> >around the very edge to see if I could find something. No joy.
> >
> >I think the poor thing may be 30 years old. It's
> >a Kenmore and I thought about calling someone,
> >but that will cost me more than a new one.
> >Please feel free to send more suggestions.
> >Betsy
> >At 01:27 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >Most likely you have a chunk of dish cloth or
> > >sponge lodged in the cutters. It could be stuck
> > >bearings, but doubtful. Feel down inside the
> > >disposal around the edge and see, no pun
> > >intended, if you can find something of the cloth
> > >or may be some plastic like off of some
> > >packaging . Feel real good it may be hard to
> > >find. As long as the switch is off this is safe.
> > >If it is the plug in style unplug also if that will make you feel
>safer.
> > >You likely will need some pliers to pull out
> > >what you can to free up the disposal.
> > >Ron
> > >- Original Message -
> > >From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
> > >To:
> >
><mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com><mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.
>com><mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
> > >Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 7:37 PM
> > >Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
> > >
> > >Aloha all,
> > >I did get hold of a wrench to turn the disposal
> > >from the bottom and it does turn but it almost
> > >takes 3 men and a baby to move it. It didn't get
> > >any easier after turning it several times.
> > >
> > >RJ, where would I put the socket to turn it from the top?
> > >Betsy
> > >At 12:48 PM 3/22/2010, you wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >Get a socket wrench and turn it from the top.
> > > >
> > > >- Original Message -
> > > >From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
> > > >To:
> > >
> ><mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com><mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogrou
>ps.
> >com><mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> ilto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindha

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

I think I'm not comfortable doing it, and scarier 
than that, HWKE (he who knows everything) will 
think he should do it. I probably can scare him 
by reminding him that electricity is involved. I 
suggested that he unplug the unit before messing 
with it, and he said there was nowhere to unplug 
it. Poor dear, he really wants to be the Mr. fix 
it guy. I did not suggest that he follow the cord 
to the outlet. Did I say that he is sighted?

We are going to get our sheet vinyl installed by 
the same contractor who installed our kitchen 
cabinets and counter, so I think I'll let him do it.
However, it would be much more fun to let you 
guys do it... Not sure I can afford the beer bill though.
Betsy


At 02:06 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Betsy,
>
>My vote at this point is to simply replace the unit. Is this something you
>feel comfortable doing? If not, let us know and maybe a bunch of us can come
>over (smile)
>
>Al
>-Original Message-
>From: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
>[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Betsy Whitney, Dolphin
>Press
>Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:00 PM
>To: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
>
>Aloha Ron,
>I thought exactly what you're saying. Yesterday
>we got a flashlight and a mirror trying to see
>what might be in there. I'm not afraid of putting
>my hand in there and I even ran my finger nail
>around the very edge to see if I could find something. No joy.
>
>I think the poor thing may be 30 years old. It's
>a Kenmore and I thought about calling someone,
>but that will cost me more than a new one.
>Please feel free to send more suggestions.
>Betsy
>At 01:27 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote:
> >
> >
> >Most likely you have a chunk of dish cloth or
> >sponge lodged in the cutters. It could be stuck
> >bearings, but doubtful. Feel down inside the
> >disposal around the edge and see, no pun
> >intended, if you can find something of the cloth
> >or may be some plastic like off of some
> >packaging . Feel real good it may be hard to
> >find. As long as the switch is off this is safe.
> >If it is the plug in style unplug also if that will make you feel safer.
> >You likely will need some pliers to pull out
> >what you can to free up the disposal.
> >Ron
> >- Original Message -
> >From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
> >To: 
> <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com><mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
> >Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 7:37 PM
> >Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
> >
> >Aloha all,
> >I did get hold of a wrench to turn the disposal
> >from the bottom and it does turn but it almost
> >takes 3 men and a baby to move it. It didn't get
> >any easier after turning it several times.
> >
> >RJ, where would I put the socket to turn it from the top?
> >Betsy
> >At 12:48 PM 3/22/2010, you wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >Get a socket wrench and turn it from the top.
> > >
> > >- Original Message -
> > >From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
> > >To:
> >
><mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com><mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.
>com><mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
> > >Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 23:33
> > >Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
> > >
> > >There doesn't seem to be anything caught in
> > >anything. The hatchet-head looking things turn
> > >freely. I'll get a wrench tomorrow to see if I can turn it from the
>bottom.
> > >Betsy
> > >At 06:24 AM 3/21/2010, you wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >Hi,
> > > >
> > > >Those blades are to turn without resistant. They
> > > >direct the food into the cutters. I would bet
> > > >you will have to loosen the material that is
> > > >caught in the cutters. U can use a wrench that
> > > >came with the unit or use a socket that fits the
> > > >nut inside the unit. by placing it in the
> > > >insides of the unit. I believe the nut should be turned clockwise.
> > > >RJ
> > > >
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> > > >
> > > >
> > >
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> > >
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Unfortunately yes.
Betsy
At 01:58 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Did you try turning it counter clock wise? Providing the motor turns clock
>wise, turning that direction would draw whatever is stuck in there deeper.
>Going counter clock wise would back it out, or at least free up the jammmed
>section .
>
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha Ron,
I thought exactly what you're saying. Yesterday 
we got a flashlight and a mirror trying to see 
what might be in there. I'm not afraid of putting 
my hand in there and I even ran my finger nail 
around the very edge to see if I could find something. No joy.

I think the poor thing may be 30 years old. It's 
a Kenmore and I thought about calling someone, 
but that will cost me more than a new one.
Please feel free to send more suggestions.
Betsy
At 01:27 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Most likely you have a chunk of dish cloth or 
>sponge lodged in the cutters. It could be stuck 
>bearings, but doubtful. Feel down inside the 
>disposal around the edge and see, no pun 
>intended, if you can find something of the cloth 
>or may be some plastic like off of some 
>packaging . Feel real good it may be hard to 
>find. As long as the switch is off this is safe. 
>If it is the plug in style unplug also if that will make you feel safer.
>You likely will need some pliers to pull out 
>what you can to free up the disposal.
>Ron
>- Original Message -
>From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
>To: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
>Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 7:37 PM
>Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
>
>Aloha all,
>I did get hold of a wrench to turn the disposal
>from the bottom and it does turn but it almost
>takes 3 men and a baby to move it. It didn't get
>any easier after turning it several times.
>
>RJ, where would I put the socket to turn it from the top?
>Betsy
>At 12:48 PM 3/22/2010, you wrote:
> >
> >
> >Get a socket wrench and turn it from the top.
> >
> >- Original Message -
> >From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
> >To: 
> <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com><mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
> >Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 23:33
> >Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
> >
> >There doesn't seem to be anything caught in
> >anything. The hatchet-head looking things turn
> >freely. I'll get a wrench tomorrow to see if I can turn it from the bottom.
> >Betsy
> >At 06:24 AM 3/21/2010, you wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >Hi,
> > >
> > >Those blades are to turn without resistant. They
> > >direct the food into the cutters. I would bet
> > >you will have to loosen the material that is
> > >caught in the cutters. U can use a wrench that
> > >came with the unit or use a socket that fits the
> > >nut inside the unit. by placing it in the
> > >insides of the unit. I believe the nut should be turned clockwise.
> > >RJ
> > >
> > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > >
> > >
> >
> >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

That's correct. I have really looked. I was able 
to turn it with a wrench in the bottom, but it is 
extremely stiff. And yes, I pushed the reset button. It just hums.
Betsy
At 12:53 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Betsy,
>
>I am late to this thread, so forgive if I revisit issues.
>
>Do I understand you find nothing in the disposal blocking it?
>
>At 07:37 PM 3/22/2010, you wrote:
> >
> >
> >Aloha all,
> >I did get hold of a wrench to turn the disposal
> >from the bottom and it does turn but it almost
> >takes 3 men and a baby to move it. It didn't get
> >any easier after turning it several times.
> >
> >RJ, where would I put the socket to turn it from the top?
> >Betsy
> >At 12:48 PM 3/22/2010, you wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >Get a socket wrench and turn it from the top.
> > >
> > >- Original Message -
> > >From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
> > >To: 
> <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com><mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
> > >Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 23:33
> > >Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
> > >
> > >There doesn't seem to be anything caught in
> > >anything. The hatchet-head looking things turn
> > >freely. I'll get a wrench tomorrow to see if 
> I can turn it from the bottom.
> > >Betsy
> > >At 06:24 AM 3/21/2010, you wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >Hi,
> > > >
> > > >Those blades are to turn without resistant. They
> > > >direct the food into the cutters. I would bet
> > > >you will have to loosen the material that is
> > > >caught in the cutters. U can use a wrench that
> > > >came with the unit or use a socket that fits the
> > > >nut inside the unit. by placing it in the
> > > >insides of the unit. I believe the nut should be turned clockwise.
> > > >RJ
> > > >
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] garbage-disposals2

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

According to some, the less expensive the unit the louder they are also.
Considering the length of time one uses such a 
thing, I can't imagine that quietness would really be an issue.
Betsy
At 01:56 AM 3/23/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>
>
>Not to drag this thread out but yesterday I talked to a friend of mine
>who just had a garbage disposal replaced by a local plumber. They have
>about a 5 year old modular home and it came with a garbage disposal.
>Only two senior citizens live there but the old machine went ker plunk
>and died. so the plumber installed what he called a heavy duty machine
>a bigger moter and heavy grinder. did not know they made these in
>different sizes. I am told the new machine only takes up a little more
>space and they love it. Lee
>
>--
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] digital recorders

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

I have a Victor Stream. I use it for recording 
meeting. Some of the meetings are in large rooms 
and include several people. I also get a good 
recording over the phone. If I'm attending a 
meeting by phone, I will put the Stream in 
another room with a speaker phone. Then I can 
listen to it and put bookmarks in at the 
important parts if I need to review it.
Betsy
At 05:31 AM 3/23/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Thanks to all, now I must do more research. I primarily want it for taking
>notes etc. I would never, (never say never) record music.
>- Original Message -
>From: "Dan Rossi" <d...@andrew.cmu.edu>
>To: "handyman-blind" 
><blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com>
>Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:41 AM
>Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] digital recorders
>
>I didn't look at the specs for the DM420 and DM520, but assume the
>announcement I just read, talking about the new DM4 and DM5 is probably
>the same. Not only does the DM4 and 5 have audible menus, but they do
>text to speech, voice commands, and can read DAISY texts. Seems like the
>way to go for me, if I wasn't already using my cell phone for most of
>this. Although, my cell phone doesn't have the same recording quality as
>the Olympus devices. But just think of it, off-the-shelf technology with
>text to speech and DAISY capabilities. Nice job Olympus.
>
>--
>Blue skies.
>Dan Rossi
>Carnegie Mellon University.
>E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu
>Tel: (412) 268-9081
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha all,
I did get hold of a wrench to turn the disposal 
from the bottom and it does turn but it almost 
takes 3 men and a baby to move it. It didn't get 
any easier after turning it several times.

RJ, where would I put the socket to turn it from the top?
Betsy
At 12:48 PM 3/22/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Get a socket wrench and turn it from the top.
>
>- Original Message -
>From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
>To: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
>Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 23:33
>Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
>
>There doesn't seem to be anything caught in
>anything. The hatchet-head looking things turn
>freely. I'll get a wrench tomorrow to see if I can turn it from the bottom.
>Betsy
>At 06:24 AM 3/21/2010, you wrote:
> >
> >
> >Hi,
> >
> >Those blades are to turn without resistant. They
> >direct the food into the cutters. I would bet
> >you will have to loosen the material that is
> >caught in the cutters. U can use a wrench that
> >came with the unit or use a socket that fits the
> >nut inside the unit. by placing it in the
> >insides of the unit. I believe the nut should be turned clockwise.
> >RJ
> >
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> >
> >
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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Old Vinyl Composite Tile

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Wow, that was quick. I hadn't even had time to 
start researching it myself. Wait until my 
contractor sees this. I was telling him about how 
great this list is and how knowledgeable and helpful the people are.
Thanks a bunch,
Betsy
At 02:12 PM 3/22/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Betsy,
>
>It's not possible to determine precisely by date if your tiles have
>asbestos, but here's quote from Wiccapedia.
>
>Vinyl composition tiles took the place of
>
>asbestos
>
>tiles, which were widely used in schools, hospitals, offices, and public
>buildings up until the 1980s. Use of tiles and adhesives containing asbestos
>were
>
>discontinued when asbestos materials were determined to be hazardous. Tiles
>free of asbestos are easily distinguished by their size - asbestos tiles
>were
>
>commonly manufactured in 9-inch squares. However, not all 9-inch square
>vinyl tiles manufactured before 1980 contain asbestos. Mastics and adhesives
>containing
>
>low concentrations of asbestos were used into the 1970s and are generally
>considered non-hazardous because the asbestos is not considered friable.
>
>Non-ACM (asbestos containing materials) floor tiles are not identifiable by
>their size. ACM flooring (tiles, sheets, panels, etc.) may come in any color
>
>or size and the use of asbestos in flooring and mastics has not been
>eliminated.
>
>You do need to have a smooth surface to lay new vinyl on. If old adhesive
>is left, any imperfection in the surface below will translate to the visible
>surface on top.
>
>If you cannot get a smooth surface to lay your new vinyl, you may need to
>strip the floor down to the subfloor and lay sheets of underlayment first.
>
>Blessings,
>
>Tom
>
>From: 
><mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
>[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
>On Behalf Of Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
>Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 5:28 PM
>To: blindhandyman-yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Old Vinyl Composite Tile
>
>Aloha Everyone,
>We are ready to have vinyl flooring installed in the kitchen. We
>discovered that the current vinyl was installed over some old
>flooring that my contractor thinks is what they call VCT. Does anyone
>know when they stopped using asbestos in such flooring? We may be
>able to remove the top layer and lay the new over the bottom, but
>this house was built in 1979 and I suspect that the VCT was the first
>flooring installed here.
>TIA, Betsy
>Teamwork: Together we achieve the extraordinary.
>
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Washer drainage hose lint catcher

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Thanks, Tom. Added it to my grocery list.
Betsy
At 08:20 AM 3/22/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Hi Betsy
>Got them at local grocery store rite near the laundry soap. They are lint
>catchers and fasten on with a regular cable tie. 
>They weren't expensive at all.
>Tom Fowle
>
>On Sat, Mar 20, 2010 at 10:47:37AM -1000, Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press wrote:
> > Aloha again,
> > A few weeks ago we discussed solutions for keeping water from
> > splashing when it drains from the washer. I took the suggestion to
> > cover the end with a nylon stocking, but when it gets full it pops
> > off of the hose even though I have it tied on and have a rubberband
> > looped around it three times. I went to home Depo yesterday to buy
> > one of the screen socks that someone mentioned but they didn't have
> > one. Will whoever wrote about the sock please let me know where you
> > purchased it?
> > Thanks, Betsy
> > Teamwork: Together we achieve the extraordinary.
> >
>


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[BlindHandyMan] Old Vinyl Composite Tile

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha Everyone,
We are ready to have vinyl flooring installed in the kitchen. We 
discovered that the current vinyl was installed over some old 
flooring that my contractor thinks is what they call VCT. Does anyone 
know when they stopped using asbestos in such flooring? We may be 
able to remove the top layer and lay the new over the bottom, but 
this house was built in 1979 and I suspect that the VCT was the first 
flooring installed here.
TIA, Betsy
Teamwork: Together we achieve the extraordinary.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Molded Bathroom Walls!

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Hi Claudia,
I have those in both of my bathrooms and love 
them. Depending on where one lives they may be 
costly, but here I can get a replacement for 
about $200. When we had to replace a washer in 
our tub faucet, I priced a replacement because it 
was a good possibility that the enclosure was 
going to get cracked in order to get to the 
problem. It didn't crack for which I was most grateful.

Having had tile and cleaning it for years, I 
would put another enclosure in if something 
happened to ours. What is your son using to 
scrape it? It's not easy. Perhaps you can remove 
the problem before it gets any worse. Maybe you 
can remove anything from the bathroom that is sharp.
Betsy


At 10:41 AM 3/21/2010, you wrote:
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>
>
>Hi All,
>
>I don't know what you call this, but here is my question.
>In our bathroom, we have that fitted molding, 
>around 3 walls of our tub. It's either made of acrylic or a hard plastic.
>I don't recall what it's called, but it's 
>starting to chip. Why would the previous owners 
>have put something up lie this? Is it because 
>they wanted to protect the walls underneath, or 
>because they were trying to hide or cover something up?
>These things are very expensive to purchase & install, aren't they?
>It's pretty easy to clean, but, as I said, I'm a 
>little worried now because I think my son is 
>scraping off the acrylic from the walls, and I'm 
>thinking this could be dangerous!
>The molding goes up, to at least 3 quarters from 
>the top of the walls, and it's got shelves for 
>soap, bars for wash clothes, etc.
>
>Claudia
>
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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

We pay $25 per month and most of our garbage goes 
out to the compost. We don't actually have 
garbage collection here. You have to hire someone 
to hall it away. The dump is about 12 miles so it's worth the cost to me.
Betsy
At 01:36 PM 3/21/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Wow, $54 per month?
>
>We also do it the old fashioned way but the cost is covered by our property
>taxes. They pick it up twice a week, Monday and Thursday, and they pick up
>yard waste on Wednesdays. I don't mind paying the taxes with services like
>this.
>
>Cheers,
>Greg
>St. Louis, MO
>
>-Original Message-
>From: 
>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
>[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
>On Behalf Of Lee A. Stone
>Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 5:21 PM
>To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
>
>in our house we are still behind the times so our garbaged disposal
>works like this. I tie up the bag to be disposed of, then go outside
>and put it in the big bucket and then on a thursday night take it down
>to the street for $54 a month. Lee
>
>On Sat, Mar 20, 2010 at 05:51:29PM
>-0400, RJ wrote:
> > If you have a set of socket and a extension, you can use it to loosen the
>blades. That is what I use since we lost the allen wrench for the disposal
> > - Original Message
> >
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> >
>
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>-- Grant Wood
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

There doesn't seem to be anything caught in 
anything. The hatchet-head looking things turn 
freely. I'll get a wrench tomorrow to see if I can turn it from the bottom.
Betsy
At 06:24 AM 3/21/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Hi,
>
>Those blades are to turn without resistant. They 
>direct the food into the cutters. I would bet 
>you will have to loosen the material that is 
>caught in the cutters. U can use a wrench that 
>came with the unit or use a socket that fits the 
>nut inside the unit. by placing it in the 
>insides of the unit. I believe the nut should be turned clockwise.
>RJ
>
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Washer drainage hose lint catcher

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Thanks Dan. I'll try Sears or the local hardware 
store. I had to laugh because when I was asking 
about it at Home Depo, the woman who was helping 
me said she didn't have it but that it was a 
great idea. She was going to try a nylon stocking on hers.
Betsy
At 02:47 PM 3/20/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Betsy,
>
>I think I wrote about the lint trap on the end of the discharge hose for
>my washing machine. It is just a stainless steel mesh sock and it is held
>on to the end of the hose with a zip tie. I thought we got it at Lowes,
>but possibly Home Depot.
>
>As I found out today, not all Lowes carry the same stuff. I asked three
>different guys today about a sheet goods carrier, and they all adamantly
>insisted that they don't have them, never had them.
>
>Oh yeah, the lint sock stays on quite well for me, but that probably has
>something to do with the fact that I extended the existing hose with a
>piece of old vacuum cleaner hose, so the zip tie catches in the ridges
>quite nicely.
>
>--
>Blue skies.
>Dan Rossi
>Carnegie Mellon University.
>E-Mail:d...@andrew.cmu.edu
>Tel:(412) 268-9081
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha Bill,
Maybe I don't understand how it all works. The 
hatchet-head sort of things turn freely when I 
turn them with my finger. I thought that the 
entire round part that they are attached to was also supposed to turn.

I did push the reset button, twice actually, but 
no luck. Motor still just hums and there is no 
sound that makes me think the hatchet-head things are moving.

Betsy
At 01:09 PM 3/20/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Betsy,
>
>I'm not sure I get the problem. You say that 
>when you turn the garbage disposal on, it only 
>hums. And then you say that the inside blades 
>turn, my disposal only has inside blades -- and 
>then they're not really blades neither but 
>rather little hatchet heads of a sort.
>
>Are you sure the reset button doesn't need to be 
>deployed? The reset button is -- well -- a 
>button usually towards the bottom of the 
>disposal housing; depending on how the disposal 
>was installed it might be to the front or to the 
>back. If you press that I'll bet the disposal will do a lot more than just hum.
>
>Holland's Person, Bill
>E-Mail: billgal...@centurytel.net
>- "A person reveals his character by nothing so 
>clearly as the joke he resents."
>- German Aphorist, Georg Christoph Lichtenberg (1742 - 1799)
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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Do I need to unplug the unit before trying to turn it?
Thanks, Betsy
At 10:50 AM 3/20/2010, you wrote:
>
>
>Betsy,
>
>Yes, it is a large Allen wrench. I just checked mine under the sink. Another
>thing I've done in the past is use a regular flat tip screwdriver. If you
>have a few around give it a try. Once inserted use a pair of pliers or
>something to turn it back & forth
>
>Al
>-Original Message-
>From: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
>[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Betsy Whitney, Dolphin
>Press
>Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2010 4:41 PM
>To: blindhandyman-yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
>
>Aloha everyone,
>You know, I wanted to replace the garbage disposal when we did the
>kitchen, but I lost that one.
>
>Today the unit only hums when I turn it on. I remembered that I had
>taped the wrench to insert at the bottom to turn it on the inside of
>the old cabinet and for got all about it. So, now I have no tool to
>turn it. Is it an
>alan wrench? I have a couple but they aren't big enough. The blades
>on the inside turn freely and water drains through. I did press the
>reset button.
>Suggestions? TIA, Betsy
>Teamwork: Together we achieve the extraordinary.
>
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[BlindHandyMan] Washer drainage hose lint catcher

[Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press]

Aloha again,
A few weeks ago we discussed solutions for keeping water from 
splashing when it drains from the washer. I took the suggestion to 
cover the end with a nylon stocking, but when it gets full it pops 
off of the hose even though I have it tied on and have a rubberband 
looped around it three times. I went to home Depo yesterday to buy 
one of the screen socks that someone mentioned but they didn't have 
one. Will whoever wrote about the sock please let me know where you 
purchased it?
Thanks, Betsy
Teamwork: Together we achieve the extraordinary.