RE: [BlindHandyMan] accessible sprinkler system timer
Is it for an underground sprinkler system or are you connecting it to a hose. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Louise Peyton Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 7:25 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] accessible sprinkler system timer Hello, list: Does anyone know of an accessible sprinkler timer which can be set for automatic operation either tactually or with audio? We have water restrictions here so any watering is restricted to certain days before 6:00 a.m. All the timers I've seen locally are visual. Thanks for any ideas. Louise Peyton [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_p agePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links
RE: [BlindHandyMan] skype as an aid for the blind
This is a great idea, way to go Ed! _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Gary Sent: Sunday, May 24, 2009 1:43 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] skype as an aid for the blind The link below goes to a video segment of The Today Show. The segment is about a unique application of Skype for the blind. The Play button is the one JAWS announced as the unlabeled button number one. Here is the link: http://tinyurl. http://tinyurl.com/qt3pgy com/qt3pgy Gary [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Lawn Trimmer
I have one, it works well and holds a charge that gets me through the complete trimming job of my yard, I have a large corner lot with lots of edging to be done. I love the unit I have. I think it is a Weed Eater brand, I bought it for around $80.00 about four years ago. Happy trimming! _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Edward Przybylek Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2009 6:43 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Lawn Trimmer Hi all, Our old gas powered lawn trimmer decided today that it wanted to meet it's maker so it died. My wife wants a battery powered trimmer this time so she doesn't need me to start it for her when she wants to do the lawn. When we purchased our last lawn mower, she insisted on an electric start mower for the same reason. I'm beginning to feel a little obsolete. The last battery powered unit we owned was a real piece of junk. It was underpowered and needed to be recharged every twenty minutes or so. It had a ni-cad battery that lasted two or three seasons before it would no longer hold a charge. Does anyone have a battery operated unit they can recommend? I'm told that many of the units now run on lithium ion batteries that are much improved over the old units. I looked at a couple of units but they struck me as very poorly built and not worth the asking price. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Take care, Ed Przybylek [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] jaws behavior
sounds like you need to run your windows recovery disk, if you are not familiar with this, ask someone to help you, it can be confusing. _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Rodger Hood Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 8:27 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] jaws behavior Each time I turn on the laptop and bootup, I, get the message (windows installer dialog, preparing to install zero percent) after a period of times of this it finally goes to the desktop. It is very annoying. Has anyone come across this problem? How can I fix it? Dell inspiron 6000 with windows XP home is what I have. Thank you all in advance. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] New info on Verizon TALKS phone
I simply did it all on-line. Good luck! _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2009 8:08 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] New info on Verizon TALKS phone Hi Bob Jeff, Thank you both for your suggestions. I am going to a Verizon Wireless store and chec out several different models that have been suggested to me. Thanks again, Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: chiliblindman To: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2009 4:39 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] New info on Verizon TALKS phone I just got the samsung Sway for a second phone. It is a slider style, and I love it. I can operate it from start to finish with one hand. some phones are difficult to open and handle and this one just works great one handed. bob [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]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] New info on Verizon TALKS phone
Hi: Samsung has some very good phones as well, they even read out text messages verbally. I just bought one, they operate very similarly to the LG phones, but I think the speech is a little better. Again, you can write and read text messages with this, it works pretty well. Thanks! Jeff and Chief -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 12:22 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] New info on Verizon TALKS phone Hi Andy, LG has a couple of models that you might like depending on what you are looking for in a cell phone. You might want to look at the 5400, the 5500, or the 8350. Your best bet is to find a Verizon Wireless store in your area or call Verizon customer service and ask them what models of phones they have for the visually impaired. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Andrew J. LaPointe alapoint...@comcast.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 1:04 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] New info on Verizon TALKS phone Hi, I am getting ready to upgrade my lg verizon phone. The one I have now is the 4650 and works very well for me. I got this phone about 2 years ago and would like to know wht would be better as far as voice activated types. Last time I upgraded, I spoke to a verizon rep who gave me the recommendation to the 4650 but, now, due to the closing of Circuit City, I don't know where she is. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Andy -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Tom Vos Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 10:28 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] New info on Verizon TALKS phone Hi, I'm not with Verizon, but I'm using the Motorola Q9c. I'll admit the small qwerty keyboard scared me at first, but it is doable. I'm slow, but I'm learning to send text messages and e-mails with it. On the other hand, if you only want to talk on your phone, you might be able to do just fine with one of the LG phones that have some speech stuff built in, without the expense of going to a smart phone. You might need some help entering contacts, but after that, some of the digit dial or name dial features work well on some phones. But not all work equally well. Check them out first if you can, before you buy. Blessings, Tom -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 6:55 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] New info on Verizon TALKS phone Hi All, I have just learned that the new phone by Verizon that has the TALKS program installed is listed as either a PDA or Smart Phone. It has a Qwerty keyboard and the buttons are very small too say the least. I learned of the keyboard layout from a friend that can see, not from anything I read on the Verizon website. This might work for someone with low vision but, for the totally blind this is an attempt to make an inaccessible phone accessible. I know other companies offer cell phones with screen reading programs but, I would prefer to stay with Verizon because of poor service in our area with other providers. I just wanted to let anyone know that is looking to purchase the Verizon Motorola Q 9c TALKS phone what they are in for. Again, nowhere in my reading did I read anything about this particular phone using a Qwerty keyboard. I'll just have to stick with my LG4650 until something comes along that works as a totally accessible phone without camera, video recorder, internet service, and all that other crap that I will never use. Whatever happened to just getting a functional cell phone? Long winded but, done! Take care. Mike [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_p agePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to:
RE: [BlindHandyMan] New info on Verizon TALKS phone
It is the U 550. Just a flip phone Nice phone. As far as the keys, the punctuation is all on #1 The letters as follows: #2 A B C #3 D E F #4 G H I #5 J K L #6 M N O #7 P Q R S #8 T U V #9 W X Y Z 0 IS 0 HTH _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 7:03 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] New info on Verizon TALKS phone Hi Jeff, Would you please let me know what model Sampson phone you are using? Is it a regular cell phone, with the normal number pad and no keyboard?I am in definite need of a new cell phone. I would totally appreciate your feedback . Thanks much, take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Jeff Kisecker To: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 3:42 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] New info on Verizon TALKS phone Hi: Samsung has some very good phones as well, they even read out text messages verbally. I just bought one, they operate very similarly to the LG phones, but I think the speech is a little better. Again, you can write and read text messages with this, it works pretty well. Thanks! Jeff and Chief -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 12:22 PM To: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] New info on Verizon TALKS phone Hi Andy, LG has a couple of models that you might like depending on what you are looking for in a cell phone. You might want to look at the 5400, the 5500, or the 8350. Your best bet is to find a Verizon Wireless store in your area or call Verizon customer service and ask them what models of phones they have for the visually impaired. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Andrew J. LaPointe alapointe89@ mailto:alapointe89%40comcast.net comcast.net To: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 1:04 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] New info on Verizon TALKS phone Hi, I am getting ready to upgrade my lg verizon phone. The one I have now is the 4650 and works very well for me. I got this phone about 2 years ago and would like to know wht would be better as far as voice activated types. Last time I upgraded, I spoke to a verizon rep who gave me the recommendation to the 4650 but, now, due to the closing of Circuit City, I don't know where she is. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Andy -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Tom Vos Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 10:28 PM To: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] New info on Verizon TALKS phone Hi, I'm not with Verizon, but I'm using the Motorola Q9c. I'll admit the small qwerty keyboard scared me at first, but it is doable. I'm slow, but I'm learning to send text messages and e-mails with it. On the other hand, if you only want to talk on your phone, you might be able to do just fine with one of the LG phones that have some speech stuff built in, without the expense of going to a smart phone. You might need some help entering contacts, but after that, some of the digit dial or name dial features work well on some phones. But not all work equally well. Check them out first if you can, before you buy. Blessings, Tom -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 6:55 PM To: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] New info on Verizon TALKS phone Hi All, I have just learned that the new phone by Verizon that has the TALKS program installed is listed as either a PDA or Smart Phone. It has a Qwerty keyboard and the buttons are very small too say the least. I learned of the keyboard layout from a friend that can see, not from anything I read on the Verizon website. This might work for someone with low vision but, for the totally blind this is an attempt to make an inaccessible phone accessible. I know other companies offer cell phones with screen reading programs but, I would prefer to stay with Verizon because of poor service in our area with other providers. I just wanted to let anyone know that is looking to purchase the Verizon Motorola Q 9c TALKS phone what they are in for. Again, nowhere in my reading did I read anything about this particular phone using a Qwerty keyboard. I'll just have to stick
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Watering a large Garden with water pressure issues
Depends on where you live, in the US, you can go to Lowes or any major hardware store, you can also get timers there as well. You can also go to http://www.orbitonline.com An underground one would use the same type of weeping hose that Dale was speaking of, but would be completely underground, and you would not have to worry about turning on the hose and such. The hoses would not be laying around for a person to trip over. Depending on the size of your garden, it probably wouldn't cost very much to do. I did my entire yard a few years ago for less than 1200 bucks. _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of RiverWind Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 10:11 PM To: Blind Handymen's Forum Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Watering a large Garden with water pressure issues Greetings, I first off want to thank everyone who has responded so far. I have several good suggestions to pursue here. I can get a larger diameter hose, buy seeping hoses and bury them where needed, find an underground system or get a timer. I have a couple of questions. I have never heard of an underground system. How do they work, and how common might they be to find? I am likewise curious about the timing device that will turn my sprinklers on and off in the pattern I specify. Frankly I have never even heard of such a timer. Needless to say, my interest is definitely sparked. Bright Blessings, RiverWind [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Watering a large Garden with water pressure issues
Have you thought about an underground irrigation system? Do you have at least 30 to 35 pounds of pressure? if so, you can use an underground system. _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of RiverWind Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 6:25 PM To: Blind Handymen's Forum Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Watering a large Garden with water pressure issues Greetings, Ok folks, I have a question for which I can find absolutely no solution. We have just planted our spring vegetable garden, and we require six sprinklers in order to adequately irrigate it. Well, when all of the sprinklers are hooked up and the hose turned on, some of the end sprinklers aren't getting enough water with which to function. Admittedly, there is a lot of hose, well over a hundred yards. So naturally there are issues with water pressure. Turning up the pressure gage on the well pump doesn't seem to help the matter at all. Aside from getting a new pump, which I can't afford, is there any product or appliance I can buy, or any sort of procedure I could perform that would give me more water pressure in order to irrigate my garden? Thanks so much in advance. Bright Blessings, RiverWind [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] talking rain gauge
Dale: I love it! _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dale Leavens Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 1:45 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking rain gauge I've had an accessible talking rain gauge for over 38 years now. I just push Janet out the door in sock feet. You can hear all you ever wanted to about the rain all over the neighbourhood. - Original Message - From: David W Wood To: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 1:23 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] talking rain gauge The weatherpuls range work. I bought one here in the U.K. a few months ago for about £70. David W Wood GUILDFORD PHYSIOTHERAPY AND SPORTS CLINIC MATTHEWS HOUSE 85 EPSOM ROAD GUILDFORD SURREY GU1 3PA T: 01483 575876 (APPOINTMENTS) 302691 (ALL OTHER INQUIRIES/FAX) E: recept...@guildford mailto:reception%40guildfordphysio.net physio.net W: http://tinyurl. http://tinyurl.com/5wptcp com/5wptcp DISCLAIMER The information contained in this e-mail is strictly confidential and is intended solely for the individual/s to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient or have received this e-mail in error please delete it immediately. Any disclosure including but not withstanding reading copying or distribution of all or part of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Although this email and any attachments are believed to be free of any virus or any other defect which might affect any computer or system on which they are received and/or opened it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that they are virus free and no responsibility is accepted by The Guildford Physiotherapy and Sports Clinic for any loss or damage arising in any way from receipt or use thereof. Any opinions or advice contained in this email are not necessarily those of The Guildford Physiotherapy and Sports Clinic or any individual or individuals working or acting on its behalf. Any prices shown are in pounds sterling and include VAT. Delivery and Expense charges are excluded unless otherwise stated. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of wstep...@everestkc. mailto:wstephan%40everestkc.net net Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 4:25 PM To: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking rain gauge I've been trying to build one of these for a couple years now and have had nothing but grief. I suspect that some of the wireless weather stations out there could be made to talk through your computer, but I don't have a specific make or model in mind. If you do find something, please let me or the List know. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@everestkc. mailto:wstephan%40everestkc.net net Phone: (816)803-2469 - Original Message - From: northcoastdoug dougdr...@suddenlin mailto:dougdrose%40suddenlink.net k.net Date: Thursday, February 12, 2009 8:40 pm Subject: [BlindHandyMan] talking rain gauge Anyone have a talking rain gauge, or tactile rain measuring system? Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman- mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.com ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_ p .org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_p agePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio. ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday .org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws- http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail- http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws- http://www.jaws-users.com/ users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman- mailto:blindhandyman-help%40yahoogroups.comYahoo h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.10.23/1950 - Release Date: 02/12/09 18:46:00 -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 5.9 million
[BlindHandyMan] A-P-H 4 track player/recorder
Hi Gang: I have an APH 4 track recorder/player cassette recorder with carrying case for sale to the highest bidder. It has the tone indexing function while recording. Worked the last time I used it about a year ago. Just don't need it any more. If anyone is interested, please e-mail me at kisec...@gmail.com and we can talk turkey. If this is inappropriate for the list, I am sorry to the list owners an d moderators. Thanks, Jeff Jeff Kisecker [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute
I think she means a floom. _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of William Stephan Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 5:06 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute OK, I have to ask.. what is a flute? I'm in the process of getting quotes on having a gas log lighter installed, so I'm curious about all thing fireplace right now. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ray Boyce Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 02:26 To: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute Hi Jennifer Contact the Fireplace Manufacturer to ask them what is the procedure for obtaining a replacement key. or get a Locksmith in to cut you a new key Do you know who used to live there, and where they are now if so give them a call to see if they still have or know where it is. Regards Ray From: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jennifer Sent: Saturday, 13 December 2008 5:24 PM To: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute Hey Guys, We bought our house last year and did not get the key to the flute on the fireplace. Does anyone know where or how I get something like this replaced? Jennifer [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] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute
You could check with local fireplace dealers, they may be able to help you. _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jennifer Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2008 12:24 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] fireplace flute Hey Guys, We bought our house last year and did not get the key to the flute on the fireplace. Does anyone know where or how I get something like this replaced? Jennifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Forwarded attachment...
you are correct, the old analog audio signal will be replaced with a digital signal.
RE: [BlindHandyMan] I have a sealer question.
There is a texture that you can just roll on the walls, you can either have a rough texture, or a smooth one. It depends on the roller. This will go over old paint, texture or I would think wallpaper. It is like very thick paint. We have done it in our house, but I can't think of the name of the product right now. We bought it in a two 1/2 gallon container. Good luck! -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Angel L Adorno Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2008 9:42 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] I have a seeler question. hi list. here is my problem as follows. I have a kitchen and it was wall papered when I moved in. now I do not like wall paper so I decided to get rid of it, by scraping off the paper. this of corse was hard and time consuming and I thought about just sheet rocking the walls of the kitchen that have the wall paper. I told a friend about this and he told me that I could buy a seeler that I could put over the walls that have the wall paper. he said this seeler will make it look like there was no wall paper at all and then all I had to do after the seeler dryed was paint over it and the walls would look good again. my question is, does such a seeler exist is there such a product out there? if so can any one let me know? thanks so much for your time. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] I have a sealer question.
It goes on really thick if you want, it takes about a day to fully dry, if you texture in the morning, you could if necessary, paint later in the day or early evening. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Angel L Adorno Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2008 10:54 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] I have a sealer question. thanks so much for getting back to me so quickly. I would like to know how many coats did you use, did you go over it once or twice, and also how long did it take to dry? thanks so much again. . [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Oil lubricated vs oilless compressors
I got a new compressor last year for Christmas, it is an oil lubricated one. It isn't too bad regarding noise, and I haven't noticed any oil getting into the air. I can smell OIL once in a while when I am emptying the tank, I choose to empty it and try to be sure to get the water out in the winter here, it will freeze in the tank if I don't. I haven't had any problem running it when it is cold, but I haven't used it that much. Now that Christmas is here again, I am thinking of asking for some air tools for it. I need a different blow gun than came with it, I would like to have one that extends or has a longer nozzle so I can use it to get behind things and to clean my garage floor with it without having to bend over to get the air close enough to the floor. Any other ideas? -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dale Leavens Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2007 9:56 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Oil lubricated vs oilless compressors My son does some air brushing. He has been using one of those little diaphragm continuous compressors. you can about feel the ;pulses as the machine works. I thought maybe a compressor might be a welcome Christmas present. Now I have a pretty substantial oilless compressor which I don't work all that hard and I rather appreciate not having to take much care of it. I see though a lot of oil lubricated compressors and about the only thing they seem to claim for them is long life but never with any facts or figures. Do any of you know if and how much better these might be and if any of that oil becomes atomized into the air stream? Now air brushing doesn't require a large volume or very high pressure but I figure a small tank reservoir should deliver more even and predictable pressure. Thanks. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Snow!
Wow! We just got our first snow fall of the year, about five inches. We should have a white Christmas this year! We need it about knee deep, Dale, how about sending some to South Dakota? Thanks, Jeff -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dale Leavens Sent: Sunday, December 02, 2007 10:33 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Snow! I just came in from three hours of shoveling snow. I cleared most of the patio which is 16 by 45 feet and had snow to my knees over most of it. I threw it against the house which I usually do for the insulation value, there is as much snow there now as we had all last winter I am sure. I cleared most of the snow down the sidewalk along side the house and the driveway but left enough to make it worth while for Janet to finish up tomorrow. Besides I was about played out. I spent much of the afternoon tuning up my dovetail jig. For some reason it is still not quite right, cutting the joints just a little too tight and I can't seem to get it quite right. I have 12 drawers to cut and I need them to be very precise and I am using oak for some and maple for the rest, can't afford to waste too much of that. throwing all that snow didn't seem to inspire any revelations either. Usually that sort of heavy work inspires some insight but not tonight. I had hoped to have that much done before work tomorrow. Oh well! I did partially disassemble my drum sander and figured out how to repair the adjustment mechanism which failed last week causing me to have to adjust it with a crescent wrench. When it works it works well but somehow it has been a bit temperamental ever since I got it, just a touch disappointing. It sure does produce a pile of very fine saw dust though. I have been very accurately thicknessing several 11 inch wide hardwood boards in pretty rough condition. In the summer I usually spread the dust out over the grass in the back lane just along the back of my fence and water it down to keep it there, it helps keep weed down but I won't get the gate open now with all that snow. Could lay it over the ice but then we will be tracking it into the house all winter. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Computer problem.
Check your popup blocker settings along with your privacy settings. If they are set too privately, you won't have access to some websites. Good luck! -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Phil Parr Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2007 7:36 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Computer problem. No, it is x p, Phil. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] I wonder.
That is way too much for a Saturday morning! -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dale Leavens Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2007 10:25 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] I wonder. Hi Phil, I think Victor was on the right track but in the wrong direction. When the spring roll is frozen the ice is dense so, like a steel bar heat moves along from molecule to molecule more rapidly because they are close together. The more excited each molecule gets the more adjacent molecules it bumps into thus exciting them. Thus heat absorbed by radiation on the surface is rapidly transmitted to the deeper levels.As it is conducted deeper into the roll this continues however the surface layers then begin to benefit from the additional energy released by the latent heat given off by the cooling steam generated as the frozen ice in the deeper layers boils and moves away from the core. The refrigerated chicken on the other hand just lies there and shivers. GRIN Although it may have a similar moisture content the molecules aren't so closely packed as they are in the ice of frozen food. The larger spaces mean it takes longer and is more difficult to transfer heat from the surface into the core. A bit like heating a steel bar compared with heating a pillow. Anyway I believe that is the physics of it. Microwave is a little different since it prefers the free moving molecules of moisture rather than the more tightly linked molecules of ice.Water molecules can much more freely distort and rotate with the changing magnetic field of radio frequency radiation and this motion or excitement as the physicists prefer to call it is more rapidly transferred as they bump into adjacent molecules as they fly about inside the chicken. Until some of the ice is melted in the rolls they won't gain heat as rapidly. Is that close Dan? I expect you have studied some thermo dynamics in your mirky past? Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Phil Parr To: list handy Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2007 4:44 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] I wonder. O k, I have a small toaster oven that I use mostly for warming up things and here is my question. Say I put some frozen egg rolls in said oven and set the timer for 25 minutes. When I take them out they are thawed, warm and ready to eat. Remember they were frozen when I started. Now, I put a peace of left over chicken out of the fridge in the same oven for the same length of time. Of course the chicken is not frozen so one would think the chicken would be hot as hell but, it is not. Yes it is sort of warm but not exceptionally hot. I suppose their is some thermodynamic theorem going on here and I just don't understand. But then I don't understand Spanish either so go figure. Phil Parr. [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]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] AC problem.
I can say the best way to fix your AC problems, is to move north. SMILE -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Don Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 7:59 PM To: blind handy man Subject: [BlindHandyMan] AC problem. HI list, twice this cooling season, the out side unit of my central AC system, has kicked a breaker. With city code we have a breaker box, write beside the unit out side. I simply walk out side and flip the breaker. The unit comes back on fine, and runs with know problems, for weeks are even a month are two. The only way I know the out side unit is not running, the air coming out of the vents in the house gets warm, grin. So I'm not in a bind, I'm just looking for some ideas, of why in the hell, this thing is throwing the circuit breaker, out side, from time to time? Regards Don [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] using a wireless router
Try netgear. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Lee A. Stone Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 5:11 PM To: Blind Handyman Subject: [BlindHandyMan] using a wireless router do any of you know if there is currently a stronger router than a Belkan router? I know Belkan is coming out with a whole new line in 08, but of now I am wondering if there is a stronger router. . We currently use a Belkan router for our house. we have one wireless lap top which works when it wants to out of this Belkan routher. It is not the computer because it works fine in other locations. any suggestions are greatly welcome. thanks. Lee -- Short people get rained on last. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Obvious Lag In E-Mail Delivery
Maybe consider moving the list over to Google groups, as their voice response for video activation is accessible, and they seam to be more proactive. Many groups I have belonged to over the years have moved over to Google. Jeff Kisecker -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 8:27 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Obvious Lag In E-Mail Delivery It's most certainly a Yahoo problem, and unfortunately there is not a thing we can do about it unless we move the list some day. David Ferrin - Original Message - From: Bill Gallik To: Blind Handy Man Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 9:05 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Obvious Lag In E-Mail Delivery Does anybody else notice a huge lag time between the time a post is sent out and when it is received back in your own email folders? I sent a reply to the Black Decker Leaf Blower thread at 8:30 yesterday morning and I just received it at 1:30 this morning. Why the 17 hour delay? I suppose this is a question for the moderator more than the group, but I'm just wondering if anybody is noticing lags of this nature when they send replies? Bill Gallik E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - The easiest thing to be in the world is you. The most difficult thing to be is what other people want you to be. Don't let them put you in that position. - Leo Buscaglia [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] clothesline construction
Dale: Thanks so much for the information! As usual, you were very thorough with your response, I appreciate that. I am thinking the umbrella type would be what we are looking at. Thanks for the info, Jeff
[BlindHandyMan] clothesline construction
Hi: I know quite some time ago, there was some discussion on building a clothes line. I hate to make people repute themselves, but, I am thinking of putting one in, thanks for any help. Jeff [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] lubricant
Over WD40, what would be a good spray lubricant for general use? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] shotguns in the home
here here! -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of David Patricia Ferrin Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 2:42 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] shotguns in the home Enough already please folks. David Ferrin http://www.jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 3:39 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] shotguns in the home as long as the grips retain that angle, you are correct about the nature of pointing. On Thu, 7 Jun 2007, William Stephan wrote: My experience was completely different regarding accuracy. The best shooting I ever did was with a little .38 Smith with a two inch barrel. I did sraw-point-and-shoot, and when I actually tried to aim, my results deteriorated significantly. Presumably, this is because a short barrel mimics finger pointing, which is something we all can do. And, most of the time, you're going to be within ten feet of whoever you're shooting at, this is particularly and hopefully true for a blind person. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of GenePoole Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 12:08 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] shotguns in the home I'm not sure if this point was made, however, a small semi automatic like, say, a .38, is not very accurate beyond a range of around 10 feet due to the fact that most of them have real short barrels. Your best bet is to get something like a 9mm glock or a .44, though the latter ones are kind of hard to get hold of. Shot guns are not good in home defense weapons. It's like smashing a butterfly with a hammer. A good 9mm pistol is a much better defense weapon than a shot gun, for the following reasons. One, loading time. You have to break open the shot gun, put in the shells, put it back together, aim, then fire. A process which takes anywhere from 15 to 30 seconds, even a minute if you don't know what you're doing. Two, maneuvreability. Also contrary to popular belief, it's almost impossible to get a good shot off from the hip and hit somebody with any degree of certainty. That kind of shot only looks good in the movies. You'll also be doing a lot of collateral , and unnecessary, damage. Yes, shotguns are really awesome weapons. But they don't belong in the home. Use a shot gun as a perimeter defense, not a close range weapon. - Original Message - From: clifford To: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 6:47 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] shotguns in the home Dear List members: Shotguns are among the deadliest of weapons at close range, and make no mistake, a twelve gage with any type of shot will take out a sheetrock wall and do damage to a person on the other side. I live 20 miles from the sheriff's office and I feel that it is necessary to keep a firearm around for home defense, in case some person decides to break in to our home at night. I am not a marksman, but with seven shots of double ought buck shot, I can be assured of covering a rather large area. One problem which I have found with revolvers is the noise from the blast. With a short barreled revolver, the crack hurts my ears, and I could not hear to tell what is taking place after the first shot. With an automatic pistol and a similar length barrel, the noise is a good deal less and I for that reason prefer the Simi-automatic pistols. A Simi-automatic 22 rifle is also a fairly quiet gun, and they can achieve rapid fire with larger clips. I truly hope to never fire a weapon against anyone, but if the choice is to allow someone to break in or to shoot them, then they are toast. One of the difficulties which we face is trying to anticipate the future, and to what extent we will all find it necessary to defend our homes. Home intrusions are becoming more common, and the meth heads are becoming more brazen. Hopefully, this is a spike in that type of activity, but if it doubles or triples in the next decade, I will be glad that we acquired fire arms in advance. Yours Truly, Clifford Wilson [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] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions
[BlindHandyMan] circular saw blade
Hi: Is there a blade I can get for my circ saw that will cut through landscaping bricks? Thanks, Jeff [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[BlindHandyMan] Foundation build up!
Hi: I am getting a truckload of dirt to build of and to better channel water away from my foundation. Since the house was built, the dirt around the house has settled quite a bit. What I am wondering is, what type of plastic should I put down over the dirt before I put some rock over it? I am thinking that I could simply use landscaping plastic, or should I use something a little heavier. I am looking at using larger River Rock to do this. Thanks, as always, any input is appreciated. Jeff and Guide Dog Chief [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Foundation build up!
Hi: Thanks for the feedback: Answers to your questions: How far does your overhang extend? some areas about a foot, others where there is no rain gutter about six or so inches. What kind of soil does your yard now have? Gumbo and crap. we have really shitty soil.When it is wet, it sticks to everything, when dry, it is hard as a rock! It is really sandy to the touch as well, we are in the river bottom. How much of a grade are you going to give the new dirt? Good question, Some areas are likely going to have more of a grade than others do to settling. How much rain do you get? Well, we are in the midst of a drought, but we have gotten about 4 1/2 inches of rain this month. Thanks for the questions! I was thinking of just some landscaping plastic. Jeff [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[BlindHandyMan] Another question
How would I figure the square footage of a triangle? The dimensions are base 12 ft., and each side is 7 ft. This is another area that I am going to put rock in as a low spot in our yard. Thanks, Jeff [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Foundation build up!
Thanks!! This is very helpful! Jeff -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Loren buntemeyer Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 7:53 PM To: Blind Handyman Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Foundation build up! How many inches of dirt do you have to add? If you are adding several inches, such as 6 or more, I would not place down the plastic and rock until the dirt has settled for a few weeks. Then, re-level, making it slope away from the house and add the plastic and rock. If you don't, you will have dips and high places in your rock area due to settling. You would only need the plastic and rock about three feet from the house where the water is running off. DO NOT place the dirt up on the siding. Keep the dirt approximately 4 inches from all termite eating materials, such as wood. I like the idea of the porous plastic material, but don't know how fast it absorbs. Fill in those low places within 12 feet from the house. Loren - Original Message - From: tunecollector To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 7:01 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Foundation build up! Rick probably has a valid concern about the mold but I would still use the plastic. The landscaping fabric will get saturated. Use more gravel at the top of the grade than at the bottom. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeff Kisecker Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 4:43 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Foundation build up! Hi: Thanks for the feedback: Answers to your questions: How far does your overhang extend? some areas about a foot, others where there is no rain gutter about six or so inches. What kind of soil does your yard now have? Gumbo and crap. we have really shitty soil.When it is wet, it sticks to everything, when dry, it is hard as a rock! It is really sandy to the touch as well, we are in the river bottom. How much of a grade are you going to give the new dirt? Good question, Some areas are likely going to have more of a grade than others do to settling. How much rain do you get? Well, we are in the midst of a drought, but we have gotten about 4 1/2 inches of rain this month. Thanks for the questions! I was thinking of just some landscaping plastic. Jeff [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] __ NOD32 (20070426) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Another question
How did you calculate that? Thanks! -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 9:51 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Another question The area is 21.6 square feet. -- Larry Martin Woodworking for the Blind --joining the world of blind wood workers -- Original message -- From: Jeff Kisecker [EMAIL PROTECTED] How would I figure the square footage of a triangle? The dimensions are base 12 ft., and each side is 7 ft. This is another area that I am going to put rock in as a low spot in our yard. Thanks, Jeff [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] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[BlindHandyMan] water in basement
Hey list: We have received three inches of rain over the past three days, and more to come. I have a sump pump, but the dumb ass who put it in when I had my house built was really stupid and didn't put any drain tile underneath the concrete floor. Short of cutting up my floor to put some drain tile in, is there any way I can stop the water from seeping up through the floor? Thanks for any responses, I have vacuumed about 100 gallons of water over the past two days. Thanks again, Jeff [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [SPAM] Re: [BlindHandyMan] Dethatching blades
I bought one, it worked pretty well! got a lot of old crap off my yard, saved a lot of work! -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dale Leavens Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2007 10:54 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [SPAM] Re: [BlindHandyMan] Dethatching blades Hi Jeff, I have never used one of those blades but you should be warned that they really leave things looking pretty ugly for a while. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Jeff Kisecker [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Handiman Blind blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 8:06 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Dethatching blades Hi: I am looking at buying a dethatching blade for my lawn more. Has anyone used one of these, and if so, did it work? I have a lot of thatch in my yard from last summer, I really want to get rid of it and start over, but I don't want to rake by hand. Thanks for your feedback, Jeff and Guide dog Chief [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.413 / Virus Database: 268.18.8/718 - Release Date: 11/03/2007 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] automatic water sprinkler problem
Brice: When the sprinkler system is cleaned out for the winter, you have to use an air compressor to force the water out of the lines so they don't freeze with water in them. If you live somewhere that doesn't freeze, you wouldn't have to blow the lines out. Good luck, I agree though, if you replace the valve, it should fix your problem. Jeff Kisecker To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] automatic water sprinkler problem
The piece that has the two wires is the solenoid, that is part of the valve. That entire assembly should come apart. If not, a replacement valve should only cost $15 to $25.00. That is a very inexpensive way to fix the problem. Thanks, Jeff -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Brice Mijares Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 8:27 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] automatic water sprinkler problem Okay Jeff, that makes sense. No I don't have to blow out my lines, I live in California. Is the valve the vary top piece that you'd turn to manually turn it on, the piece that has two wires coming off the cap? - Original Message - From: Jeff Kisecker [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 3:20 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] automatic water sprinkler problem Brice: When the sprinkler system is cleaned out for the winter, you have to use an air compressor to force the water out of the lines so they don't freeze with water in them. If you live somewhere that doesn't freeze, you wouldn't have to blow the lines out. Good luck, I agree though, if you replace the valve, it should fix your problem. Jeff Kisecker To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] [OT] Thanks for your kind thoughts.
Glad to hear you are back among us! Take care of that leg, and we'll talk again soon. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dale Leavens Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 8:52 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] [OT] Thanks for your kind thoughts. Good evening list, Many of you know that I sustained a fall on Monday morning March 12 on my way to work. The front door is in the middle of my house which faces east and opens onto a concrete block and lockstone sort of pedestal about 20 inches above the front lawn, the lawn slopes down to the street but is broken by a retaining wall about three and a half feet high with a hedge behind the top of that wall. I have a series of steps about 30 inches long which are out about two feet from the front of the house and run down the front of the house to the north descending below the level of the lawn but to the level of the driveway which runs east to the avenue. I had just stepped off of the last step onto the lockstone sidewalk along the side of the driveway when my right foot shot out and I fell backward. I was aware that for some reason my right toes just weren't coming up and I felt the right tibia and fibula crunch. Over Sunday night we had apparently had some freezing rain that turned to snow. Once I arranged my foot sort of I pulled out my cell phone and called the ambulance, lying on my left side in the snow propping the ankle with my left toe. I had thought of crawling up the stairs to the house and leaning on the door bell having locked the door behind me but decided that would only hurt a lot and I would have to be brought back down anyway. So I tell the dispatcher my name, where I was laying with a broken leg and that I would require an ambulance. The joys of these people! How old are you? what is your date of birth? Are you bleeding? Are you hurt any other place? Did you bump your head? ... I finally said Send me a freaking car now! I am laying in the snow in my driveway and the station isn't a thousand yards from where I am laying then hung up! Had she stopped to dispatch then come back on maybe I would have been a little more patient. Then I telephoned Janet who I thought had probably gone up to the shower, she threw on some clothes and came out to get my computer just as the ambulance turned up. Soon I was in the Emergency Room and I was right, a lower quarter tib fib fracture. They put on a bit of a back slab after a couple of injections and I spent the rest of the day and that night in the hospital in Cochrane then into another ambulance to timmins in the morning where the orthopedic surgeon confirmed what I had figured, an intramedullary rod through the length of the tibia to just above the ankle joint then screws run in laterally just below the knee and just above the ankle. I spent the night in the timmins Hospital and just before noon it was back into an ambulance and back to our Cochran Hospital early Wednesday afternoon. Friday afternoon they came to take a blood sugar. Why? My last one was high. That can't be, I haven't had a last one, you must have someone else requiring insulin. Turns out that the admission urine test showed high sugar and my glucometry turned out to be 19. So, it could be that I am now diabetic. I decided to stay in the hospital a couple of more days partly because I was a bit bummed out by that news and partly to see how I responded to the Metformin they gave me since I don't have any means of monitoring that here. I came home on Monday Afternoon. I am still a little under the weather! Non-weight bearing for 6 weeks just on time for our trip to England on April 21st. That is going to be a pretty dull vacation by the look of it. I will have to go back to Timmins on Tuesday for the Orthopedic clinic, arranging a ride will be the issue but I expect in a couple of more days much of the pain should be subsiding certainly it is a lot better than last week. Loads of people have been very sympathetic, the staff collection was huge, a massive basket of fruit and candy and such and my part-time Department assistant brought around the card with as much change! Anyway, I have got through most of the e-mail now, I don't like to sit here at the computer more than a little while at a time just yet. I have selected out a couple of messages though to respond and suggest to and will probably start that tomorrow. They are supposed to come over tomorrow to change my dressings and some dood is to bring a stool so I can sit in my shower rather than on a plastic milk crate in the bottom of the Jacuzzi as I am presently doing with a hand hose although that turns out to be working pretty well. Anyway, here I am, limping back. Dan, I should be able to do most of the work-up on the router table, don't have the fence built yet and I probably want to make a couple of different fences but I can catch up on all the documentation. Dale Leavens,
RE: [BlindHandyMan] automatic water sprinkler problem
The correct term is valve. If you used an air compressor to blow them out last year, you may have to take the valve apart to see if there are any broken parts inside. The valve may just screw off like a jar. There are some rubber washers inside the valve, that the air compressor may have displaced if too much pressure was used. What kind of system is it? Is it an Orbit? IF so, you can go to Orbitonline .com to get information and/or replacement parts. http://www.orbitonline.com/ Let me know if I can be of any further assistance. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Brice Mijares Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 10:32 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] automatic water sprinkler problem Over the weekend my automatic water sprinkler system malfunctioned. After going through the cycles, one bank stayed on. So I turned the knob to manual, and it still wouldn't stop running water in the one bank. So I had to turn the main water valve off leading to the house. The first time I turned the main valve back on the water was still running through that one bank. So I turned it off again, and tapped on the top of the knob for the bad bank. I heard the solenoid if that's what it's called close. Turned the water main back open and the water in that bank was no longer running. Well, it happened again this morning, I had it set to manual where I had to push a button to start the water through it's cycle. So it does it in both automatic, and manual setting. So I'm quite sure it's not the automatic sprinkler system itself, but something in the Knob where you'd turn it on from outside where all the individual banks are located. How would I remedy this situation? Please give me the correct terminology for what these parts are. for instance, the proper name for the knob, the mechanism inside that opens what ever allows the water to flow etc. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[BlindHandyMan] Dethatching blades
Hi: I am looking at buying a dethatching blade for my lawn more. Has anyone used one of these, and if so, did it work? I have a lot of thatch in my yard from last summer, I really want to get rid of it and start over, but I don't want to rake by hand. Thanks for your feedback, Jeff and Guide dog Chief [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Great things are happening at Yahoo! Groups. See the new email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/lOt0.A/hOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [SPAM] Re: [BlindHandyMan] Lawn Edges Are Put To The Test
I need to buy a manual edger, it has a rubber wheel on it and has a blade that cuts as you roll it. They work pretty well, I think they are about $25.00 or so. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dale Alton Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 7:23 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [SPAM] Re: [BlindHandyMan] Lawn Edges Are Put To The Test I found a square shovel or a ice chopper works great and is a lot less expensive. Dale - Original Message - From: Boyce, Ray To: blindhandyman@Yahoogroups.Com Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 1:29 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Lawn Edges Are Put To The Test Hi All Lawn Edgers Are Put to the Test A well-groomed, head-turning lawn calls for more than just freshly mowed grass. Attention to detail goes a long way toward a lawn achieving a great look over a good look. Using an edger to clean up a lawn's perimeter enhances its overall appeal and neatness, resulting in garden edges and footpaths with a crisp and clean appearance. An edger is a different tool than a trimmer, although many modern units do feature interchangeable trimming and edging attachments. Whereas a trimmer's cutting ability relies on a rapidly rotating string positioned at the end of a shaft, edgers typically use a rigid rotating blade to ensure a straight, uniform cut. Although a trimmer can be used for edging applications, the edges tend to look rather scruffy, whereas a dedicated edging blade is designed specifically to achieve a beautiful, immaculate appearance. The first step to edging is thorough inspection of the area to be edged, removing all sticks, stones, wires or other foreign objects. Depending on the edger model, blade height may then need to be adjusted. Operating an edger is very similar to operating a trimmer. Generally speaking, position the edger upright and perpendicular to the ground and, while the engine is running, pull the throttle trigger to activate blade rotation. Allow the edger blades to reach maximum speed before lowering the cutting head into the lawn. This may take a second or two but will help ensure you begin with a clean, smooth cut. With the blade at full speed, ease the cutting head downward. As the cutting action begins, push the unit slowly forward so the blade cuts as you walk forward. If the blade jams or stops in the ground, retract the blade and begin again. If cutting on a concrete edge such as a sidewalk or driveway, rest the guide wheel of the cutting head on the hard edge of the surface you are cutting against. The guide wheel, a common feature of most dedicated edgers, helps guide the edger along the sidewalk, assisting with directional control. As the edger is pushed with a slow walk forward, cut a swath that lines the edge of the sidewalk. If grass growing over the concrete prevents seeing the edge of the sidewalk, tilt the edger slightly sideways so the blade tilts and kisses the concrete edge, acting as a guide. While edging, many models tend to kick back dirt and grass. A great deal of this debris often hits the operator's feet and ankles, so it's advisable to wear some tough work boots while edging. A variety of new edgers on the market offer a slew of new bells and whistles. Some manufacturers offer multiple-use units with the ability to operate as both trimmer and edger, or even other lawn tools. In the past, the drawbacks of some multi-use units have included increased tool weight and problems with balancing the edger perpendicular to the ground during use. If a lot of edging is to be done, it may be wise to invest in a single-use dedicated edger for easier handling. Nevertheless, new edger designs hit the market every year featuring enhanced maneuverability, greater design efficiency and more. From the small end of the equipment spectrum to the heavy-duty end, today's edgers come in many models to meet an array of needs. The YardStick American Gardener's lightweight and compact YardStick cordless electric trimmer/edger offers 24 volts of rechargeable power. The unit comes with a wall-mount charge rack to re-juice between jobs, comfortable grips and an adjustable handle. As a trimmer the YardStick offers surprisingly effective cutting power for an electric tool, efficiently chopping away freestanding grass and weeds. This two-in-one system's edging action comes in the form of a tilted string-trimmer head that doubles as the unit's plastic guide wheel. As an edger, the user twists the motor housing, which positions the cutting head perpendicular to the earth rather than horizontal for trimming. Place the guide wheel, which is constructed into the plastic spindle head of the trimmer, along the edge of a sidewalk and work the cutting string along the edge. For edging, this system's use of a string rather than a rigid blade may not be the most clean-cutting method, but should suffice for small yards and garden needs. Unlike most edgers, the design of the YardStick
[BlindHandyMan] Air Tools
OK folks, as I said last week, I got an air compressor for Christmas. Now, I need some tools to go along with it. I did get a spray gun for cleaning stuff off, along with a number of nozzles for it including a needle for pumping up balls. I also have a tire inflation attachment as well. What I am looking to do is buy the most essential tools first. I don't want to spend a ton of money on these either, as I don't have it. thanks, Jeff Jeff Kisecker and Guide Dog Max -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.16.2/613 - Release Date: 1/1/2007 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[BlindHandyMan] Christmas Gifts
The Handyman Santa was busy this holiday season. I got a ProForce 11 gal 3HP oil lubricated air compressor. This will add to my workload, but it sure is a nice unit. Now if I could find an English only on-line manual, that would be great! Take care all, wishing you a happy new year! Jeff -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.28/605 - Release Date: 12/27/2006 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit the new 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[BlindHandyMan] Merry Christmas!
May your tool belt be filled with your favorite tools and gadgets for the new year! Merry Christmas to all on this list! -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.26/598 - Release Date: 12/22/2006 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit the new 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Audible Stud Finder
I just purchased one at my local hardware store, it was about $20.00. It runs on a 9V battery. Thanks, Jeff -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Edward Przybylek Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 8:33 PM To: BlindHandyManList Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Audible Stud Finder Hi all, I'm going to be doing some paneling in my basement this winter. Does anyone know of an audible stud finder or some other accessible device for this purpose? If you have used such a device, would you please let me know the name of the device and what you thought of it. Thanks. Take care, Ed Przybylek -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.26/594 - Release Date: 12/20/2006 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit the new 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Vents for the under side of your house
I have those, they are working pretty well for me. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Max Robinson Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 12:48 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Vents for the under side of your house You have already received lots of advice to close them in the winter and open in the summer. A very good modern solution is the thermostatically controlled vent. You can get them, as they say, at your local home improvement store. They have a couple of advantages, you don't have to remember to open or close them and if you get a sudden warm spell in the winter, as is likely to happen in South Carolina, they will open and then close again when the weather turns cold. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Steve Shannon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 10:25 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Vents for the under side of your house We live in SC. I have heard different opinions on whether or not you are suppose to close the vents or leave the vents to the under side of your house open in the winter. The reason for closing the vents is to keep the cold air out and this keeps pipes from freezing. Also I have heard you are suppose to leave them open so the under side of your house can get fresh air. What is every one's opinion on this? Steve Shannon Today I marry my best friend. The one I laugh with, live for, love.. October 11, 2003 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.15/580 - Release Date: 12/8/2006 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] using the post office on the web
CJ, Looking for venison recipes? I don't have very many, but I am willing to share some, what specifically are you looking for? Thanks, Jeff -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Carla Jo Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 3:12 PM To: handygirl Subject: [BlindHandyMan] using the post office on the web Has anyone used the post office on the web to send packages? My mail gal told me that I could use my bathroom scales to weigh a package, then it would print off my postage and I can put all that on the box and she will just pick it up at my door. I don't have any sticky label things to put in my printer. Just wanting a few more details. thanks, cj www.usps.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.15/579 - Release Date: 12/7/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.15/579 - Release Date: 12/7/2006 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] New member/experienced!
Hi Jay: Welcome to the list, it sounds like you will be able to bring a lot to the list. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jay Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 7:06 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] New member/experienced! Hello all! I just found out about this list and thought that I would subscribe and help where I can and maybe get some new ideas from others. My name is Jay and I am 38 years old with a lot of experience in both home renovations/landscape construction and automotive. A little history on myself is that first of all, I lost my sight just about 10 years ago but before then I worked as a renovator and did landscape construction with my dads business then left there and was a licensed auto mechanic and race car builder and driver for 8 years. The last job that I held down just before I went total was as a building matenance manager for a large medical building. I have taken most of what I have learned over the years and learned how to make it all a tactile experience and continue doing what I have always loved to do and that is to work with my hands. I hope that I can find a spot to contribute here and also learn some new tricks that I haven't yet or at least find an easier way. Jay -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.0/557 - Release Date: 11/29/2006 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] insulation in a crawlspace
Dale: Thanks again, the floor is a dirt floor, I am planning on putting a vapor barrier over the dirt, when I do the insulation. I have used some of that spray foam in a can, it expands, but it would take a hell of a lot of that to accomplish what I need. Could I use fiberglass insulation and tape it to the 1/2 inch Styrofoam that is along the concrete walls? Thanks, Jeff -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dale Leavens Sent: Saturday, October 28, 2006 8:00 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] insulation in a crawlspace Some depends on the height of the crawl space, if he has to spray from his hands and knees well I don't think I would do it for $1500. there is air quality and all sorts. Is there anything else in there besides plumbing? Sometimes a good answer is to insulate under the floor wrapping over plumbing to keep it on the warm side and just let the rest get as cold as it likes. This is not so good if the furnace or water heater is in there. There is no point though in heating the area even a little if it is unused. The first rule is to seal the cracks, these happen where structural members meet, under the floor and against the sill plate, between the sill and the sill plate or rim joist however you prefer to call it, where the sill sits on the foundation. Calking works, spray in foam where spaces are of any size or even poke rope in there. Stop air moving in and out and you make your biggest savings. Carefully cut and fit fiber glass bat insulation along the rim joist fitting it between the sill and the under side of the floor. It should fill the space but not be compressed. I cut the stuff by squeezing it along the edge of a table, usually covered with a sheet of scrap and another over the top then slice it by sawing with a wavy serrated bread knife, something not too coarse toothed so it cuts rather than shreds. You cut several squares to fit between the joists where their ends come up against the rim joist. You could cut foam sheet but it is very hard to get a good fit still, it does a nice job if you are patient enough. Now along the edge of the sill where it meets the foundation you may not need all that much if the junction is well calked, I might consider a strip of foam you could screw in place through big broad washers or through a board of strapping. If insulating the floor is a good option then screw strapping across the bottom of the joists then just slip the appropriately sized bats between the joists. Depending on your area maybe 8 inches or more. You might form a bit of a frame under plumbing so you can keep it on the warm side of the insulation. I really like this solution since it keeps floors warm while preserving the heat to the living space.You can then thoroughly ventilate the crawl space for even better health and hygiene. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Jeff Kisecker [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Handiman Blind blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, October 28, 2006 7:26 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] insulation in a crawlspace Hi: On another note, I am looking at insulating my crawlspace. I had a bid from a guy that sprays foam in, but he wants about $1500.00 to insulate the sill plate, in the crawlspace from the floor joists to the dirt, including over the top of the existing Styrofoam along the walls. He was also going to do the basement.from the floor joists to just below the sill plate. Is this high? I am looking at putting fiberglass insulation between all floor joists, in the crawlspace, but I need something else for the sill plate. Any ideas? Thanks, Jeff -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.17/505 - Release Date: 10/27/2006 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.17/505 - Release Date: 27/10/2006 -- No virus found
RE: [BlindHandyMan] insulation in a crawlspace
Dale: I live in South Dakota, it can get pretty damn cold in the crawl space, my bedroom is over the crawl space. The walls are pored concrete. I believe the recommendations for R value is up to R25 in a crawlspace. Seems like a lot to me though, but I have to do something. Thanks again, have a great weekend! Thanks much for all your suggestions! You should write a book on this stuff. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.17/505 - Release Date: 10/27/2006 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Furnace filters
The cheep filters it really doesn't matter, but for some of the newer furnaces they operate more efficiently with a little higher quality filter. Mine does. The ones I buy have a material on one side, and a plastic supporting such as has already been described. They also have a crisscross of either cardboard or plastic on the same side as the plastic supports. This side goes toward the furnace fan, the air coming in will have to go through the filter first. So, there is a specific way to put them in, once you do have them in the correct way, you can remember when you change them. Have a good day, Jeff Kisecker -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 10:14 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Furnace filters I've always found and also been told that it didn't matter. It's kind of a left or right sock issue. David Ferrin personal email address [EMAIL PROTECTED] Consciousness is that annoying time between naps. - Original Message - From: William Stephan To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 10:51 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Furnace filters We had a visit from the contractor who does PMs on our heating and cooling equipment this morning. The technician found nothing wrong, except that the furnace filter was in the slot backwards. I've always wondered about whether there was a right or wrong direction to place these, but I can't for the life of me tell the diffference by feel. These are just basic one inch filters with a cardboard frame. Do any of you folks have techniques for determining this? Thanks. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.11/497 - Release Date: 10/25/2006 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] blind techniques
I too didn't think that Mickey's post was at all offensive, he was just asking for some additional information and assistance from the blindness prospective. Every list has to have some controversy once in a while, let the thread work itself out. Thanks, Jeff -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Victor Gouveia Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 9:43 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] blind techniques Hi All, If I can weigh in here for a minute. I thought Mickey's post was done well, and I didn't think there was anything wrong with it. I just don't think that Mickey was necessarily thinking about the over 200 members on the list, and the fact that some of them, whether it be a small portion or large portion of our members, have usable sight, such as Don Shaw, or Boop, and for a time, before I went completely dark, I had some usable vision, as well, so Ray's posts do have merit, whether they be from a blind or sighted perspective. There have been many different opinions on this subject, some agreed with Mickey, and some did not, in any case, it is not up to a regular member on the list to decide where the list goes, it is up to the list owner and moderator. If you have problems with how the list is being run, or the direction that it is taking, feel free to write the owner or moderator. I mean, Jesus, there are, I think, something like four or five moderators, and I'm sure you get along with, at least, one of them. Another point is that these problems should be discussed off-list, not on list. When the necessary changes are to be implemented, and or if the owner and moderators feel that a consensus is needed from list members, then the subject should be broached on-list, otherwise, comments on list practises and allowances should be kept off-list. Lastly, there is one suggestion I would have for Ray, and that is, he should include the original website address with his posts, this serves two purposes... First, it allows the reader to check it's legitimacy, and accuracy, and allows for added ability of the reader to add the website to their favourites list. Secondly, it allows for the reader to go onto the website and check out if there's more stuff the reader might want to glean from it. I know of such posts that Ray has submitted where the information was, in a way what I was looking for, but had just the right amount off as to be useless to me, however, I wanted to go to the website to see if there might have been an addendum to the article that would've included that subtle difference that would have adapted the article to suit me. In any case, these suggestions have allowed the groups that I moderate to work alright, and I offer these ideas as suggestions for possible application. Victor Gouveia [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.5/483 - Release Date: 10/18/2006 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] water sealing paint
Thanks Ray -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Ray Boyce Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2006 7:25 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] water sealing paint Hi Jeff Check this Web Site Out http://www.hytechsales.com/clearcoatings.html - Original Message - From: Jeff Kisecker [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Handiman Blind blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2006 8:39 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] water sealing paint Hi: Quite some time ago, we discussed sealing a concrete floor with some kind of water sealing paint. Can someone please tell me what that product would be called? Thanks much, Jeff -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.4/475 - Release Date: 10/13/2006 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.3/473 - Release Date: 10/12/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.4/475 - Release Date: 10/13/2006 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] water sealing paint
Thanks! -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of rj Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 6:04 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] water sealing paint Jeff, There is a fairly new product made by Rustolium, It is a proxy paint mix you mix just before you use it. If I remember my wife had three hours to apply it. You paint a area 4x4 and sprinkle on these small chips for a sparkle affect. They tell me our basement looks great. You can buy this at Home-Depot or other places that sales paint. The cost is $49 a gallon for areas like a basement, or $59 a gallon in heavy traffic areas like a garage. Had the stuff down for about a year and we love it. We plan on doing the garage with it next year. The only thing the area you are painting must be clean. RJ - Original Message - From: Jeff Kisecker [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Handiman Blind blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 6:39 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] water sealing paint Hi: Quite some time ago, we discussed sealing a concrete floor with some kind of water sealing paint. Can someone please tell me what that product would be called? Thanks much, Jeff -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.4/475 - Release Date: 10/13/2006 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.4/475 - Release Date: 10/13/2006 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Neighbor's Pets
a little bee bee gun would chase it off. Jeff -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of one foxy lady Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 7:38 PM To: handyman Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Neighbor's Pets Hello List, Well yall may or may not be able to help me with this.. I have a front porch that extends the length of my house and 4 columns to support the roof overhang which I suspect that is why my neighbor's cats like to laze away the day on my bench on this porch and they have a dog too who likes to run back and forth in between the little bushes that sits in a row in front of the bench on the porch. I have asked my neighbor to better monitor her pets she works all day and leaves them outside to roam the neighborhood so my question is how can I rid myself of these pests. I like animals but just not unwanted ones.. Thanks, Hailley -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.9/456 - Release Date: 9/25/2006 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Neighbor's Pets
You'd be surprised on what you can hit based on noise. I have gotten rid of neighbor cats and dogs using my son's Daisy Bee Bee gun. Doesn't really hurt them, just gives them a little sting. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of one foxy lady Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 8:52 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Neighbor's Pets yeh? well I can see me now..shooting blindly,lol - Original Message - From: Jeff Kisecker [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 8:43 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Neighbor's Pets a little bee bee gun would chase it off. Jeff -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of one foxy lady Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 7:38 PM To: handyman Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Neighbor's Pets Hello List, Well yall may or may not be able to help me with this.. I have a front porch that extends the length of my house and 4 columns to support the roof overhang which I suspect that is why my neighbor's cats like to laze away the day on my bench on this porch and they have a dog too who likes to run back and forth in between the little bushes that sits in a row in front of the bench on the porch. I have asked my neighbor to better monitor her pets she works all day and leaves them outside to roam the neighborhood so my question is how can I rid myself of these pests. I like animals but just not unwanted ones.. Thanks, Hailley -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.9/456 - Release Date: 9/25/2006 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.9/456 - Release Date: 9/25/2006 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] burning barrel
Dale: I like your thinking! This time of year though is a great time for a patio burner, it will freeze soon here in South Dakota. Take care, Jeff -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dale Leavens Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2006 4:31 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] burning barrel They sell something they call patio heaters. They come in various forms. Canadian Tire here sells several designs at various prices, some are quite attractive. Much as I like the outdoors, I wouldn't be too interested in sitting around a patio heater except I suppose toward the end of a party when the few hangers on are at too much risk of puking on your floor to bring inside. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: John Schwery [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2006 11:01 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] burning barrel Robert, I don't know where we saw those incinerators. We saw them in a google site and looked at them, online. earlier, Robert J. Moore, wrote: Jeff No problem with the ordinance. Just make sure that when you are burning you have a pack of buns and a package of hotdogs with you To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.4/449 - Release Date: 9/15/2006 John -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.4/449 - Release Date: 9/15/2006 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.4/449 - Release Date: 15/09/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.5/451 - Release Date: 9/19/2006 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] lawn aerators
The aeration only goes about 1/2 inch into the ground, unless there is a sprinkler head there that they hit, you shouldn't have any problems. Jeff and Max in South Dakota! -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Cy Selfridge Sent: Friday, September 01, 2006 6:31 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] lawn aerators Dale, Well, depending on what method they use you can probably say goodbye to your sprinklers... (LOL) I had forgotten about the folks who come and take plugs out of the ground. We had that done once to our yard in Denver and I can not say that it helped all that much. Lmy wallet was a little lighter though. (LOL) Cy, the Ancient Okie... -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dale Leavens Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 8:25 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] lawn aerators Well now it might qualify on both counts, as aeration and compaction. I have never used the power aerators but I have seen them used. I wouldn't consider this a good thing for a blind person but a partial might depending on how partial. The type I saw pushed a row of tubes into the ground removing plugs nearly three inches long which it left in rows on the ground. If you can run in very straight lines then maybe, don't think that bare footed feeling would be too useful though, they only seem to work running forward. I read that one should then screed the cores into the low parts of the lawn and roll if necessary to level off the ground. Apparently bowling greens are prepared this way in the autumn, they screed with a tool I believe they refer to it as a mandolin, a sort of triangle at the end of a long stick. I have been thinking I might hire a lawn service to aerate my lawns this autumn, I am however a little concerned as I have some garden irrigation hoses buried not all that deep in a few places.The back though is getting lumpy and parts aren't taking up water so well. I figure it won't cost a lot more to hire a man with the machine and he will be not only familiar with it but more capable than I and will get the job done in much less time than I would.. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Michael Baldwin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 8:26 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] lawn aerators Nope, that actually compacts the soil more. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sheila Enerson Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 16:51 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] lawn aerators My dad tied a couple of boards to his feet with nails pounded into the bottoms of them and walked around the lawn. Does that count? Sheila -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Baldwin Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 1:52 PM To: Blind Handy Man Subject: [BlindHandyMan] lawn aerators Hello, Has anyone here used a lawn aerator? How easy/difficult was it to use? Thanks, Mike [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.7/435 - Release Date: 8/31/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.7/435 - Release Date: 8/31/2006 --- http://USFamily.Net/dialup.html - $8.25/mo! -- http://www.usfamily.net/dsl.html - $19.99/mo! --- To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Beer Brewing
If you make it, I'll try it! -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Carla Jo Sent: Saturday, August 19, 2006 11:12 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Beer Brewing Hey Larry, try going to www.realbeer.com . Most folks now days use a turkey fryer to brew beer in. The guys on that site really know their stuff. Hope that helps. cj - Original Message - From: Larry Stansifer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 19, 2006 10:52 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Beer Brewing Hi Folks, Does anyone have any experience with making home brewed beer? I don't believe that the instrumentation is to high-tech, An accessible hydrometer, Accurate inside thermometer and accurate cooking thermometer for preparing the Hops. the rest of the stuff is all pretty basic a large stainless steel kettle, aging crocks and a basic bottling station. Thanks for any information you can provide. Regards, Larry Stansifer -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.3/423 - Release Date: 8/18/2006 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html 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 The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
