RE: [BlindHandyMan] The pig has landed.

[Robert J. Moore]

When I read the subject line I thought to myself. Hmmm  I did not know that
pigs could fly.
Nice job on landing the pig.
Sounds like you have a bit of engineering back ground to one degree or
another. Glad no one got hurt.
Robert

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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of William Stephan
Sent: Monday, May 21, 2007 12:31 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] The pig has landed.

Sounds like a plan Dan!. Nothing like a nice quiet radiator.

Bill Stephan
Kansas City, MO
(816)803-2469
William Stephan

-Original Message-
.From: "Dan Rossi"< [EMAIL PROTECTED]  >
.Sent: 5/20/07 9:15:25 PM
.To: " blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 "< blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 >
.Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] The pig has landed.
.
.Bill,
.
.Yeah, to get the pig off the sled, I will remove the screws holding the
.crossbars to the runners. Then, lift the end, and have someone pull the
.crossbar out. Then do the other end. That is actually how we got it on
.the sled.
.
.And Betsy, The radiator works just fine. We decided to pull the radiator
.out of the living room to give us more living room. We will use a
.ventless gas fireplace insert to supplement heat in the living room.
.Since we want to have heat in the basement it made some sense to move the
.pig to the basement.
.
.Even if we decided to ditch the pig, we were going to have to carry it
.down the four flights of steps to the street. Granted, I probably could
.have cut it into a couple of more manageable pieces if I was going to
.trash it. Anyway, it will now give us heating the basement at some
.undetermined point in the future when I get around to finishing the
.basement.
.
.--
.Blue skies.
.Dan Rossi
.Carnegie Mellon University.
.E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
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[BlindHandyMan] Cloghs line.

[Robert J. Moore]

When you say  Clothes line
I think what you are really talking about is what is called a solar/wind
clothes dryer
They really work good out here in the country. They do take up a bit of
space but the clothes really smell the fresh air when they are done.

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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2007 2:51 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] new washers

I happily reinstal clothes line. My wife tells me that she is convinced
that air drying is faster than our dryer.
sounds like the drawer units that go under the washer are to utilize space
and raise it to confort level. Our oven door is about 3ft high for that
reason.
Who wants to crawl on the floor to get a steak out of the broiler,
hahahahah

On Wed, 16 May 2007, Lee A. Stone wrote:

>
> Boop, you said less dryer time. I just knew it. you are like many of
> us who no longer have that clothesline. I miss the scent of sheets
> dried on the line but on the other hand I know when I go to bed there
> will be no Japanese beetles too.. so if I understand correctly. the
> front loader is so low to the ground, so to speak we need to get a bench
> to sit on?Lee
>
>
> --
> Uncle Ed's Rule of Thumb:
> Never use your thumb for a rule.
> You'll either hit it with a hammer or get a splinter in it.
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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Is my house up to code?

[Robert J. Moore]

Pardon my ignorance but If one hires an inspecter just to satisfy their
curiosity, and the inspecter finds things that are out of code even if they
are not a safety hazard but simply a change in code, would you not run the
risk of then having the code enforced at your own expense,  even if you are
not selling?

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Behalf Of Dale Leavens
Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2007 7:56 AM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Is my house up to code?

Hello Eileen,

Your local municipal or county authority will have a building inspector or
inspectors office. They inspect and enforce building codes in your area.
They will have the information you need or be able to direct you to sources
for it.

Be warned, much of this will be very dry and dull reading and some will be
difficult to understand. There will be residential, business, commercial and
other categories.

Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada
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Skype DaleLeavens
Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat.

- Original Message -
From: Eileen
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 11:48 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Is my house up to code?

Hi,
I am a not so handy house owner and have been an occasional member of
this list for quite some time. I think it is so cool all the stuff you
guys are able to do!

A neighbor was just telling us that she is trying to sell her home and
discovered that it is out of code. Apparently a recent federal housing
code standard was passed and now fanny may and freddy mac won't approve
loans for buyers to purchase her home. Since our homes are both
A-Frames brought in as a trailer and put up on blocks I fear that my
home is in the same jeopardy. Where do I have to go to to learn about
housing codes and whether our house passes or fails? I suppose I could
hire an inspector but we just want to be informed we aren't looking to
sell right now so would like to save the money.
Thanks for any and all suggestions.
Eileen

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RE: [BlindHandyMan] revving engine.

[Robert J. Moore]

Larry
Where does the speedometer and odometer get there signal. It does not seem
to have a cable like in the old days. There is a 2 wire connecter that
clipps to the top of the tranny. Thanks
robert

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of Larry Stansifer
Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 6:41 AM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] revving engine.

Robert,

V O M = volt ohm meter.

The next area I would look at would be the throttle
potentiometer control, but there again you will need the
afore mentioned volt ohm meter and that six-pack.

I would probably move cruise control to the bottom of the
list because it gets its primary signal from a rotating
sensor located either on the drive-shaft or live axel.

Regards

Larry Stansifer

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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
[mailto: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Robert
J. Moore
Sent: Monday, May 14, 2007 8:34 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] revving engine.

Larry after re reading your post. I have a couple more
questions / comments. First what is a V O M Is that a
vehicle onboard monitor? Also I am not so sure if how the
system interprets the temp. has much to do with it.
because even with very cold conditions the engine should not
rev so high that one would think it is at risk of blowing
up. Which is how she describes it. And after she gives the
throttle a quick thump it will settle down and behave. One
more thing I just thought about as I am typing. The odometer
and the speedometer do not work and I think she has crues
control she does not use the crues but could it be sending
a signal? And if so can you just unplug them? I admit that I
am kind of grasping at straws with that last one but I
thought it might be worth a mention. Thanks for your help
Robert

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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
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<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> ]On
Behalf Of Robert J. Moore
Sent: Monday, May 14, 2007 9:17 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] revving engine.

Larry Unfortunately as this is not my car and people do not
describe symptoms all that clearly and I don't have enough
experience to really intarigate I mean question them, I
don't have a lot of information to work with. I can tell you
that the car does not over heat and as far as I know it does
not give her any trouble after the car is up to operating
temp. So looks like this one may need to go to the shop. How
did you say that? Not sure I can fix this one with a 6 pack
and a monkey wrench?

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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
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<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> ]On Behalf Of Larry
Stansifer
Sent: Monday, May 14, 2007 7:29 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] revving engine.

Robert,
does the engine warm up normally?
If the Thermostat is working correctly and the engine still
thinks it is cold you may be chasing a mas air flow sensor
or engine temp sensor ghost. Nothing you want to tackle with
a six-pack and a V O M

Regards

Larry Stansifer

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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
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<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of
Robert J. Moore
Sent: Monday, May 14, 2007 3:15 PM
To: Blind Handyman
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] revving engine.

My friend has a 1991 Plymouth acclaim with a 2.5 and when
she starts it up from cold it will some times rev up on its
own and she has to kick it down. With out hooking it up to a
OBD or some thing is there any thing I could try to do or
look for to try to solve this? I was thinking there may be a
vacuum leak some where, I checked out the vacuum lines that
I could find and they seem to be ok. I also shot the
linckage with some WD 40 and shot some carb cleaner down the
throat of the throttle body. Any thing else I can try for
her before she takes it to the shop. I think a car crusher
would be the proper tool in this case but it is not my car
so that is not my call. Really though it has been a good car
for her all in all. Ists just that it has over 170,000

RE: [BlindHandyMan] revving engine.

[Robert J. Moore]

Larry after re reading your post. I have a couple more questions / comments.
First what is a V O M
Is that a vehicle onboard monitor?
Also I am not so sure if how the system interprets  the temp. has much to do
with it.  because even with very cold conditions the engine should not rev
so high that one would think it is at risk of blowing up. Which is how she
describes it. And after she gives the throttle a quick thump it will settle
down and behave.
One more thing I just thought about as I am typing.
The odometer and the speedometer do not work and I think she has crues
control  she does not use the crues but could it be sending a signal? And if
so can you just unplug them? I admit that I am kind of grasping at straws
with that last one but I thought it might be worth a mention.
Thanks for your help
Robert

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of Robert J. Moore
Sent: Monday, May 14, 2007 9:17 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] revving engine.

Larry Unfortunately as this is not my car and people do not describe
symptoms all that clearly and I don't have enough experience to really
intarigate I mean question them, I don't have a lot of information to work
with. I can tell you that the car does not over heat and as far as I know it
does not give her any trouble after the car is up to operating temp.
So looks like this one may need to go to the shop. How did you say that? Not
sure I can fix this one with a 6 pack and a monkey wrench?

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
[mailto: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> ]On
Behalf Of Larry Stansifer
Sent: Monday, May 14, 2007 7:29 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] revving engine.

Robert,
does the engine warm up normally?
If the Thermostat is working correctly and the engine still
thinks it is cold you may be chasing a mas air flow sensor
or engine temp sensor ghost. Nothing you want to tackle with
a six-pack and a V O M

Regards

Larry Stansifer

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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
[mailto: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Robert
J. Moore
Sent: Monday, May 14, 2007 3:15 PM
To: Blind Handyman
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] revving engine.

My friend has a 1991 Plymouth acclaim with a 2.5 and when
she starts it up from cold it will some times rev up on its
own and she has to kick it down. With out hooking it up to a
OBD or some thing is there any thing I could try to do or
look for to try to solve this? I was thinking there may be a
vacuum leak some where, I checked out the vacuum lines that
I could find and they seem to be ok. I also shot the
linckage with some WD 40 and shot some carb cleaner down
the throat of the throttle body. Any thing else I can try
for her before she takes it to the shop. I think a car
crusher would be the proper tool in this case but it is not
my car so that is not my call. Really though it has been a
good car for her all in all. Ists just that it has over
170,000 miles on it and for that particular car that is
really getting up there. Yes I know some one on this list no
doubt is going to come back and tell me about a Plymouth
acclaim with over 250,000 miles on it but that would in my
opinion be the acception rather than the rule.

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RE: [BlindHandyMan] revving engine.

[Robert J. Moore]

Larry Unfortunately as this is not my car and people do not describe
symptoms all that clearly and I don't have enough experience to really
intarigate  I mean question them, I don't have a lot of information to work
with. I can tell you that the car does not over heat and as far as I know it
does not give her any trouble after the car is up to operating temp.
So looks like this one may need to go to the shop. How did you say that? Not
sure I can fix this one with a 6 pack and a monkey wrench?


-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of Larry Stansifer
Sent: Monday, May 14, 2007 7:29 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] revving engine.

Robert,
does the engine warm up normally?
If the Thermostat is working correctly and the engine still
thinks it is cold you may be chasing a mas air flow sensor
or engine temp sensor ghost. Nothing you want to tackle with
a six-pack and a V O M

Regards

Larry Stansifer

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
[mailto: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Robert
J. Moore
Sent: Monday, May 14, 2007 3:15 PM
To: Blind Handyman
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] revving engine.

My friend has a 1991 Plymouth acclaim with a 2.5 and when
she starts it up from cold it will some times rev up on its
own and she has to kick it down. With out hooking it up to a
OBD or some thing is there any thing I could try to do or
look for to try to solve this? I was thinking there may be a
vacuum leak some where, I checked out the vacuum lines that
I could find and they seem to be ok. I also shot the
linckage with some WD 40 and shot some carb cleaner down
the throat of the throttle body. Any thing else I can try
for her before she takes it to the shop. I think a car
crusher would be the proper tool in this case but it is not
my car so that is not my call. Really though it has been a
good car for her all in all. Ists just that it has over
170,000 miles on it and for that particular car that is
really getting up there. Yes I know some one on this list no
doubt is going to come back and tell me about a Plymouth
acclaim with over 250,000 miles on it but that would in my
opinion be the acception rather than the rule.

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RE: [BlindHandyMan] a great job for you inventors in the blind world

[Robert J. Moore]

Why reinvent the wheel or in this case the sink. Just add a sinck to the out
side wall and if you are in a colde climate then you would have to make it
removable for the winter or build an insulated box around it that would be
kept warm by the house heat in the winter.


-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of Lee A. Stone
Sent: Monday, May 14, 2007 4:12 PM
To: Blind Handyman
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] a great job for you inventors in the blind world


Be the first to invent and patent a roll away kitchen sink" I thought of
this today when my wife leaves the kitchen sink to walk down the hall
and around the corner and out the back door to put more barbie sauce on
the ribs which were cooking on the back porch. I am imagining a sink on
roller wheels like those on shopping carts. the flexible hot and cold
water pipes. now the problem comes is I do not think they make flexible
pipe for the drains. give it some thought and come back with some
Positive thoughts. . Imagine if you would. a sink assembly which would
unlatch to swing away allowing one to exit their kitchen where it
normally would be a window but is now a well insulated door onto an
access ramp. . For those of you who are thinking, yes, I've had a bit of
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[BlindHandyMan] revving engine.

[Robert J. Moore]

My friend has  a 1991 Plymouth acclaim with a 2.5 and when she starts it up
from cold it will some times rev up on its own and she has to kick it down.
With out hooking it up to a OBD or some thing is there any thing I could try
to do or look for to try to solve this?
I was thinking there may be a vacuum leak some where, I checked out the
vacuum lines that I could find and they seem to be ok. I also shot the
linckage with some WD 40  and shot some carb cleaner down the throat of the
throttle body. Any thing else I can try for her before she takes it to the
shop.
I think a car crusher would be the proper tool in this case but it is not my
car so that is not my call. Really though it has been a good car for her all
in all.
Ists just that it has over 170,000 miles on it and for that particular car
that is really getting up there. Yes I know some one on this list no doubt
is going to come back and tell me about a Plymouth acclaim with over 250,000
miles on it but that would in my opinion be the acception rather than the
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RE: [BlindHandyMan] outdoor water faucet

[Robert J. Moore]

One more thought on this topic. Most of the time there is a valve in the
basement that is designated just for the out door fossett. If this is the
case and they are usually up by the sealing you could turn off the valve
until you need it. Up here in Minnesota you need that valve so you can shut
off the water to the out door fosett to avoid problems when it freezes.

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Hi Jennifer,
You can fit an isolater valve, but this would depend on whether the tap is
on the outside wall of your house. if so, and you can get at the pipe work
just before it goes through the outside wall you can fit an isolater of the
type that can only be turned with a screw driver, from with in your house.
If this is not the case, and it is a stand pipe and the pipe work is not
easy to get at then yes, remove the tap handle.
Warm regards.
Martin Webster.

Larry Stansifer < [EMAIL PROTECTED]  >
wrote: Remove the tap handle

Regards

Larry Stansifer

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Subject: [BlindHandyMan] outdoor water faucet

Ok, guys, it is my kids again. They will not keep their
grubby little hands off of the water faucet outside. As the
few peaceful minutes I have everyday usually involve them
being in the backyard without me, I need a suggestion. Is
there some kind of lock or something I can put on it? I
would settle for something to keep the preschooler from
turning it on.

In case you are worried about my kids safety, my back yard
is very tiny and there is only this one little strip around
the corner to the locked gate that puts them out of earshot
from my kitchen. Unfortunately the faucet is over their. I
usually notice right off when it is on, but I want to stop
it before it starts. Squirrel shockers and other such
deterrents are out of the question. though you notice the
thought has crossed my mind.

Jennifer

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[BlindHandyMan] washing machine help

[Robert J. Moore]

Brice
I can't remember if you said you hav a maytag or a Kenmore. I have a maytag
and I looked at the ajetater and I discovered that there is a small bolt on
the side about 2/3 down on the side. If yours has this, there may be a
chance that the bolt is sheered or missing. I doubt that it is missing or
you would have found it in the laundry.
Robert



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RE: [BlindHandyMan] outdoor water faucet

[Robert J. Moore]

Depending on the type of handle you should be able to take the screw out of
the middle of the handle and pull it off. It does not have to be held on
with a screw to use it .
Just hide the handle and when you need to use the water your self just take
the handle out with you and slide it on the fossett and away you go. I don't
think I have ever seen one that you can't do this with.
Hope that helps.

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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of Jennifer Jackson
Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2007 4:32 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] outdoor water faucet

Ok, guys, it is my kids again. They will not keep their grubby little hands
off of the water faucet outside. As the few peaceful minutes I have everyday
usually involve them being in the backyard without me, I need a suggestion.
Is there some kind of lock or something I can put on it? I would settle for
something to keep the preschooler from turning it on.

In case you are worried about my kids safety, my back yard is very tiny and
there is only this one little strip around the corner to the locked gate
that puts them out of earshot from my kitchen. Unfortunately the faucet is
over their. I usually notice right off when it is on, but I want to stop it
before it starts. Squirrel shockers and other such deterrents are out of the
question. though you notice the thought has crossed my mind.

Jennifer

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RE: [BlindHandyMan] spring clean up and preparedness

[Robert J. Moore]

Nope that's OK I had it plowed and disced by some one with a tractor. Grin

-Original Message-
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Behalf Of Brice Mijares
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Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] spring clean up and preparedness

Boy, I think I put my foot in my mouth!  Do you want me to bring my Rota
tiller?
- Original Message -
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To: 
Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2007 11:20 AM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] spring clean up and preparedness


> Brice
> If you are that bored I have not yet put in my garden. I am planning to do
> that in the upt coming week or 2. You can come out and help me get my
> posts
> and wireing set up for orientation. Also I cleaned up the garage but it
> could still use more cleaning and organizing. If you are so inclined we
> should be able to scare up some libation for when we are finished. I got
> the
> fire ring all set up so we could cap it off with a raging camp fire and
> some
> bergers.
> GRIN
>
> -Original Message-
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> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Behalf Of Brice Mijares
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> Subject: [BlindHandyMan] spring clean up and preparedness
>
> I'm glad spring comes early out here, I've done  did my spring cleaning,
> planted my garden about 6 weeks ago,  Put out all the patio furnisher,
> and
> have the deck around the pool all setup for the summer.  Now I'm bored!
>
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RE: [BlindHandyMan] washing machine help

[Robert J. Moore]

Brice
Now that you mention that, I think they all do that. My washer ajetates with
the door open too and does not spin with it open.

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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of Brice Mijares
Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2007 3:29 PM
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Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] washing machine help

Mine will agitate with the door open, it will not spin dry if the door is
open.  I can hold the top of the agitator real easy in the agitator mode.
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To: 
Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2007 11:12 AM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] washing machine help


>I can not tell you how to fix this problem but a few pointers on how to
> trouble shoot.
> It will not ajetate with the lid open, this is a safety feature. In order
> to
> tell if it is ajetating, there is always a safety switch. They are located
> in one of two places. Either in the middle of the door at the back. If
> this
> is the case you can wedge a key or some other small pointed object between
> the door and the switch and then turn on the ajetater. You do not need to
> put your hand down inside of the machine where you could get your hand
> caught in the ajetater. Just put your hand on top of it and see if it is
> turning back and forth.
> The other location for the switch could be under the lid in front, off to
> one side or the other. You will find a small slot that has a switch in it
> that a pin on the door depresses when the lid is put down, again push down
> on the switch with a key or screw driver or some thing like that. One
> other
> thing to try is to unplug the washer and feel under nieth to see if the
> belt
> is warn or broken.
> Good luck Let us know how it turns out.
> Regards
> robert
>
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> Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 4:48 PM
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> Subject: [BlindHandyMan] washing machine help
>
> I have a Kenmore washing machine.  I noticed that the agitator wasn't
> working correctly, or maybe it is, I have no idea.  The bottom of the
> agitator  seems like it agitates back and forth, and the top half don't do
> anything.  Without the top turning the clothes aren't being drawn in
> towards
> the middle causing the clothes to circulate.  Does anyone  know if I can
> fix
> this myself??  If so, give me some detailed instructions.  Thanks
>
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[BlindHandyMan] Filling a pool with warm water.

[Robert J. Moore]

Yes that would work very well. You would be surprised how much water a hose
will hold and when it is sitting out in the sun the water can get almost too
hot to touch. Only problem I see is that when the hose sits out in the sun,
the water picks up a lot of chemicles from inside the hose. I dondon't know
what it is but it smells very stron, like cloreene. I don't know if the
cleaning systems will have any trouble taking care of that or not.

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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of Jennifer Jackson
Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2007 10:12 AM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] spring clean up and preparedness

I do not have a pool, but I heard a tip for setting one up.  Borrow as many
water hoses as possible from neighbors and hook them together.  Then you let
them absorb some heat from the sun and run the water through them to fill
the pool.  Your water temp will start out much higher.

So do you guys with pools think this will work?  I think the idea was to
save money and time heating all that water.


Jennifer




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RE: [BlindHandyMan] spring clean up and preparedness

[Robert J. Moore]

Brice
If you are that bored I have not yet put in my garden. I am planning to do
that in the upt coming week or 2. You can come out and help me get my posts
and wireing set up for orientation. Also I cleaned up the garage but it
could still use more cleaning and organizing. If you are so inclined we
should be able to scare up some libation for when we are finished. I got the
fire ring all set up so we could cap it off with a raging camp fire and some
bergers.
GRIN

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Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2007 9:53 AM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] spring clean up and preparedness

I'm glad spring comes early out here, I've done  did my spring cleaning,
planted my garden about 6 weeks ago,  Put out all the patio furnisher,  and
have the deck around the pool all setup for the summer.  Now I'm bored!



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RE: [BlindHandyMan] washing machine help

[Robert J. Moore]

I can not tell you how to fix this problem but a few pointers on how to
trouble shoot.
It will not ajetate with the lid open, this is a safety feature. In order to
tell if it is ajetating, there is always a safety switch. They are located
in one of two places. Either in the middle of the door at the back. If this
is the case you can wedge a key or some other small pointed object between
the door and the switch and then turn on the ajetater. You do not need to
put your hand down inside of the machine where you could get your hand
caught in the ajetater. Just put your hand on top of it and see if it is
turning back and forth.
The other location for the switch could be under the lid in front, off to
one side or the other. You will find a small slot that has a switch in it
that a pin on the door depresses when the lid is put down, again push down
on the switch with a key or screw driver or some thing like that. One other
thing to try is to unplug the washer and feel under nieth to see if the belt
is warn or broken.
Good luck Let us know how it turns out.
Regards
robert

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Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 4:48 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] washing machine help

I have a Kenmore washing machine.  I noticed that the agitator wasn't
working correctly, or maybe it is, I have no idea.  The bottom of the
agitator  seems like it agitates back and forth, and the top half don't do
anything.  Without the top turning the clothes aren't being drawn in towards
the middle causing the clothes to circulate.  Does anyone  know if I can fix
this myself??  If so, give me some detailed instructions.  Thanks



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[BlindHandyMan] starting a fire with friction

[Robert J. Moore]

Does any one sell a gaget for starting a fire that you can get off the
shelf.
Victor your friends method is interesting but I don't understand the
description well enough to go out and make my self some thing that will work
to start a fire. If there are no devices like this on the market, does any
one know where I could get detailed instructions on building my own fire
starter.
I do have instructions on how to build a fire bug if any one is interested.
In short you take a bundle of wooden matches and coat them in a heavy coat
of wax. And when you need them you rub it on a block or a rock to light it.
They are water proof.
Don't try to make some thing like this with out proper instructions. Again
If any one is interested I can post the instructions for you.
Robert

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Behalf Of Victor Gouveia
Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 10:21 PM
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Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Building A House Out of Nothing At All

I think what most people are forgetting is that early American Indians, and
indeed, most aboriginals from all over the world just used a hatchet and a
knife of some kind to build their shelters back in the day.

Granted, they must have found ways of making their work easier.

For example, A friend of mine never needed any matches to light a fire, all
he needed was some wood and a little makeshift bow he carried in his pocket.

He would twist the string of the bow around a straight stick, turn the bow
on it's side, and point the straight stick down into a bigger piece of wood,
after carving a notch in it.

He would then find two more smaller pieces of wood, grasp them in a pincer
motion at the top of the straight stick, then proceed to use a sawing motion
with the bow, from side to side, which would then turn the straight stick at
a fast speed, causing the friction to build up heat on the larger piece of
wood. He would then keep a small supply of dried leaves and wood bits close
by to throw on the heated wood after it started smoking.

Suffice it to say, you can rub two sticks together and get a fire, but not
only that, but with wigwams, tepees, and huts made of nothing but bamboo and
palm leaves withstanding hurricane force winds, obviously these people are
doing something right, and not a single electrical outlet or portable
generator or compressor in sight.

How do you figure?

Victor Gouveia

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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Lubrication Question

[Robert J. Moore]

Ed
Do you have an air compressor. If so do you have an air nossel that you can
use to blow out any small dust and debree that might be built up in the
Baring?
Might be worth a try.
Any excuse to use a tool such as an air compressor is a good excuse.

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Behalf Of Edward Przybylek
Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 1:50 PM
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Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Lubrication Question

Hi,

I've never heard of using talcum powder as a lubricant but I'm willing to
try anything at this point. Thanks.

Take care,
Ed


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Ed., you can try a little talcum powder on that wheel.
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Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2007 10:34 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Lubrication Question

Hi all,

The beater bar on my vacuum cleaner has developed a really annoying squeak.
The noise is coming from a small wheel at the front of the beater bar. I'd
like to lubricate it but I'm not sure what to use. My guess is that most
lubricants would cause dust and dirt to build up on the wheel. Does anyone
know of something that would get rid of the squeak and not cause such a
build-up? A dry lubricant, perhaps? Thanks.

Take care,
Ed

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RE: Moving the 400 pound cast iron pig RE: [BlindHandyMan]

[Robert J. Moore]

One more thought about moving the radiator with a dolly.
Some one, I think it was spiro had mentioned a possible calapps of the
stairs.
I don't think a fridge would be a problem because people move fridges down
stairs all the time. So my question is how much does a fridge weigh? Would
this thing be significantly heavier than a fridge?

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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of Robert J. Moore
Sent: Monday, May 07, 2007 11:56 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Moving the 400 pound cast iron pig RE: [BlindHandyMan]

Dan Let me try and describe in great detail how I would consider moving this
monster.
Rent a standard appliance dolly. With the radiator standing where it is.
Strap the dolly on the back of the radiator with the wheels on the left side
and the handle on the right. Or vise versa what ever the dcase may be. Then
with some help, tip the dolly on its back. At this point the radiator will
be laying on top of the dolly then stand the dolly up and it will be sitting
on the dolly the way that a fridge would sit on the dolly. Then you should
be able to wheel it down stairs. I hope this makes sence. Two final
thoughts. Be damd careful and get some strong help.
Two strong backs and week minds would be good.
Good luck
Robert

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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
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<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> ]On
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Sent: Monday, May 07, 2007 11:08 AM
To: BlindHandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:BlindHandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] The radiator has been disconnected.

so, one of my projects this weekend was to disconnect the cast iron
radiator in my living room. I will be removing this radiator and
supplementing the heat in that room with a ventless, gas, fireplace
insert.

I scraped and hacked at the paint and corrosion on the pipes in the
basement from where it Ts off to that radiator and up to the joints on the
radiator. I sprayed liquid wrench on the joints, waited, gave them a good
whack / tug with a pipe wrench, sprayed them again, then was able to
loosen the joints.

That is actually the short version. The reality is that it took a lot of
work to break those pipes loose. Liquid wrench is great, but it stinks to
high heaven, and I got it all over the place, and myself, while working
overhead on the pipes in the basement. I had to use a 30 inch pipe over
the handle of my monkey wrench, and at one point was practically hanging
off the end of it before the pipe started to come loose.

Even after the pipes would break loose, it still took the 30 inch pipe
handle to keep them turning for a while until they unthreaded far enough.

I purchased a range of sizes of metal caps to screw on at the T joints so
that I could refill the system. Sadly, like all plumbing jobs, another
trip to Lowes will be required. I thought there was a one inch line and a
half inch line connected to the radiator. For this particular loop, they
were both one inch lines. I only purchased a single one inch cap, so I
have to go back and get another one. Luckily, even though the night time
temps have gotten cool, down to 40 last evening, the house has held enough
heat to remain comfortable.

I will pick up another cap this evening and fill the system again, more to
prevent the inside of the pipes from corroding than because I need the
heat.

Now, the big project is to do something with the six foot long, 26 inch
tall, 8 inch wide, 400+ pound cast iron radiator. I have managed to move
it out of the way so that I can finish laying the floor up to the wall,
but that radiator is f**king heavy.

I would like to move it to the basement so that I can have heat in the
basement, but getting that pig down the stairs is going to require some
rigging of pulleys and belay devices.

I don't want anyone trying to carry it down the stairs as a slip would be
disastrous. The stairs are actually pretty rickety and I am planning on
replacing them this summer. I could very easily imagine them giving way
under the load of four guys and 400+ pounds of cast iron.

--
Blue skies.
Dan Rossi
Carnegie Mellon University.
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Moving the 400 pound cast iron pig RE: [BlindHandyMan]

[Robert J. Moore]

Dan Let me try and describe in great detail how I would consider moving this
monster.
Rent a standard appliance dolly. With the radiator standing where it is.
Strap the dolly on the back of the radiator with the wheels on the left side
and the handle on the right. Or vise versa what ever the dcase may be. Then
with some help, tip the dolly on its back. At this point the radiator will
be laying on top of the dolly then stand the dolly up and it will be sitting
on the dolly the way that a fridge would sit on the dolly. Then you should
be able to wheel it down stairs. I hope this makes sence. Two final
thoughts. Be damd careful and get some strong help.
Two strong backs and week minds would be good.
Good luck
Robert

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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of Dan Rossi
Sent: Monday, May 07, 2007 11:08 AM
To: BlindHandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] The radiator has been disconnected.

so, one of my projects this weekend was to disconnect the cast iron
radiator in my living room. I will be removing this radiator and
supplementing the heat in that room with a ventless, gas, fireplace
insert.

I scraped and hacked at the paint and corrosion on the pipes in the
basement from where it Ts off to that radiator and up to the joints on the
radiator. I sprayed liquid wrench on the joints, waited, gave them a good
whack / tug with a pipe wrench, sprayed them again, then was able to
loosen the joints.

That is actually the short version. The reality is that it took a lot of
work to break those pipes loose. Liquid wrench is great, but it stinks to
high heaven, and I got it all over the place, and myself, while working
overhead on the pipes in the basement. I had to use a 30 inch pipe over
the handle of my monkey wrench, and at one point was practically hanging
off the end of it before the pipe started to come loose.

Even after the pipes would break loose, it still took the 30 inch pipe
handle to keep them turning for a while until they unthreaded far enough.

I purchased a range of sizes of metal caps to screw on at the T joints so
that I could refill the system. Sadly, like all plumbing jobs, another
trip to Lowes will be required. I thought there was a one inch line and a
half inch line connected to the radiator. For this particular loop, they
were both one inch lines. I only purchased a single one inch cap, so I
have to go back and get another one. Luckily, even though the night time
temps have gotten cool, down to 40 last evening, the house has held enough
heat to remain comfortable.

I will pick up another cap this evening and fill the system again, more to
prevent the inside of the pipes from corroding than because I need the
heat.

Now, the big project is to do something with the six foot long, 26 inch
tall, 8 inch wide, 400+ pound cast iron radiator. I have managed to move
it out of the way so that I can finish laying the floor up to the wall,
but that radiator is f**king heavy.

I would like to move it to the basement so that I can have heat in the
basement, but getting that pig down the stairs is going to require some
rigging of pulleys and belay devices.

I don't want anyone trying to carry it down the stairs as a slip would be
disastrous. The stairs are actually pretty rickety and I am planning on
replacing them this summer. I could very easily imagine them giving way
under the load of four guys and 400+ pounds of cast iron.

--
Blue skies.
Dan Rossi
Carnegie Mellon University.
E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Tel: (412) 268-9081



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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Re: Question about soaking the air cleaner oil foam in my new lawn mower

[Robert J. Moore]

Steve Not to pick on your math because I am no mathematical genious myself,
but,
1 or two pints? Isn't 2 pints putting you back up to 1 full quart?
Grin
Regards
Robert

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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of Steve S.
Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 8:34 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Re: Question about soaking the air cleaner oil
foam in my new lawn mower

I am not sure how to get rid of the old gas. You need to get new gas. The
old gas, may have got some water in it, and it will not work good in a new
lawn mower. If I am not mistaken, you don't use the whole quart of oil in
the mower. I think you need about one or two pints of oil.
Steve
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From: compgirl32
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 2:21 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Re: Question about soaking the air cleaner oil foam
in my new lawn mower

Larry,

No the book just says to use engine oil. The mower did come with a
quart of oil from the manufacture. So should I use the whole quart
the first time? Oh, and when I do drain it what should I drain it
into? Along that line, I have old gas from last year in my gas can.
Should I use it?, and if not what is a safe way to dispose of it?
Thanks guys. Just wanta take good care of my new baby. :) I'm a
Tomboy what can I say.

Vicki

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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Re: Question about soaking the air cleaner oil foam in my new lawn mower

[Robert J. Moore]

To add to what Larry said about not over filling the engine with oil. I lent
a lawn mower to a friend and I told him to make sure to add some oil because
I knew that it was low. I should have changed the oil and put in fresh oil
before I lent it out any way, So I will take the responsibility for that my
self.  This mower is about 20 years old and never failed to start and always
ran perfect. Well he called me about 2 hours later and said that he added
some oil and ran it for about 5 minutes and it was throwing oil all over the
place. I am sure that he over filled it. I am not upset as well I could be.
I say all this to re enforce the fackt that too much oil will blow out your
seals. Not a pretty sight.
Now I have a question myself.
If I can find the parts and it is not too expensive I will restore this
motor. Question I have is this. This same guy sent me home with a mower last
year that is even older than the one I lent to him I would gues upwards of
30 years and it is a wards.  I am usually not big on using stop leak
products but on that old wards mower  do you think there is much hope that
it will stop the oil leak  It looks to me that it is the main crank baring
on the out put side. There is no oil on the deck only under nieth. If so
then what product am I looking for and how do I use it?


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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of Larry Stansifer
Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 4:39 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Re: Question about soaking the air cleaner oil
foam in my new lawn mower

Vicky,

You probably don't want to use last year's fuel in your new
mower. Secondly, check the engine oil level. I've seen them
ship both ways either with or without any oil in the crank
case. Typically this is done in one of two ways there will
be either a sight glass with a maximum and minimum level
line on it. The most common method is a small dip-stick
secured to the base of the oil filler plug. Please whatever
you do!!! don't over fill the crank case as this can result
in blown engine seals.

Regards

Larry Stansifer

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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
[mailto: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 ] On Behalf Of
compgirl32
Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 1:22 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Re: Question about soaking the air
cleaner oil foam in my new lawn mower

Larry,

No the book just says to use engine oil. The mower did come
with a quart of oil from the manufacture. So should I use
the whole quart the first time? Oh, and when I do drain it
what should I drain it into? Along that line, I have old
gas from last year in my gas can.
Should I use it?, and if not what is a safe way to dispose
of it?
Thanks guys. Just wanta take good care of my new baby. :)
I'm a Tomboy what can I say.

Vicki

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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Metal roofing verses shingles

[Robert J. Moore]

Ralph I as a blind person have not put down shingles, so I don't know  what
technique if any would work. However if you go with shingles, don't feel
like you won't be able to make use of your own labor. What I used to do when
I helped my brother, was to set the shingles.  I would brake the bundles and
set them in place then he would line them up and nail them down. That saves
a lot of time for the guy nailing down the shingle not to have to chase
shingles.

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Behalf Of Ralph Supernaw
Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 12:20 PM
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Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Metal roofing verses shingles

Hi,

It's come to that time when we need to cover our roof with another layer of
something. I'm leaning toward metal roofing rather than another layer of
asphalt shingles (we only have one layer so do not need to remove it before
adding another). Even though metal roofing is far more expensive I'm
thinking we can make up most, if not all, of the difference by doing it
ourselves instead of hiring it done. I would like to ask some questions
before going much further.

First, I don't see how a person with basically no vision can be accurate
enough to get the shingles on evenly. When I am dealing with woodworking I
can live with imperfections. After all, I can try again or live with it.
However, the roof is very public and will be looked at by any future buyers
when it comes time to sell. One thing I don't want is a roofing job that is
"really good for a blind person." Have any of you done a professional grade
job with shingles? If so, how did you do it?

One of the attractions of metal roofing is the variety of colors. Are there
colors that tend to fade over time and so should be avoided? It seems I
remember red used to be a problem color for cars.

Any thoughts and suggestions are appreciated.

Ralph

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[BlindHandyMan] Steaks for marking your spot

[Robert J. Moore]

Folks
I know this is not a garden list but the question I have really has more to
do with types of material to use so I figure I have come to the right place.
Hear it is.
I am getting ready to start my garden and I want to mark each of about 300
potato plants so I can dig them up in the fall.
Question is, what type of sticks, pipes, poles, rods sticks or what ever the
case may be, is the most economical yet durable and practicalfor this
application.
There is a lot out there to choose from and I know that there is problbly
not one write answer.
Some one on the garden list suggested rebar. Only trouble is I would
probably need to go buy some type of special hand held power tool to cut
this crap.
Hmmm  actually now that I think about that option it would give me a good
excuse to justify buying a new tool.
But really what do you all think. Robert
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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Dis jointed email messages.

[Robert J. Moore]

All is well.
It was my computer. I restarted and every thing is working fine.
Robert

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Behalf Of Jewel Blanch
Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2007 8:07 PM
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Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Dis jointed email messages.

All of Dan's previous messages have sounded quite ok, but that one was
distinctly odd!

Jewel

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Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 2:36 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Dis jointed email messages.

Rob,

I am sure

what you mean.

I have done

different than usual

typing my emails

If you

having problems

them,

it must

your end.

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[BlindHandyMan] Jaws friendly punctuation

[Robert J. Moore]

Punctuation and capitalization.If you make your
abbreviations all caps they should read each letter instead of JAWS reading
it as a word. Of cource JAWS and jaws are pronounced the same but if you
type the letters capital u capital K with out a space it will pronounce it
UK  but if you type the letter lower case u and lower case k with out a
space it will be pronounced uk. Those of you using screen magnification
obviously can't hear the pronunciation difference that I am trying to put
across but trust me on this  any time you want to abreviate please use all
caps such as US  as aposed to us.
Or  DBA as aposed to dba
This is not in any way a criticism. Just  a helpful hint to make things
easier to read when we abreviate.
-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of Larry Stansifer
Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2007 7:28 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] leatherman

Please punctuate:
I don't understand what you are asking.

Regards

Larry Stansifer

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[mailto: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 ] On Behalf Of carl
Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2007 6:16 PM
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Subject: [BlindHandyMan] leatherman

whair can i get them i carn't get them in the uk is thair
some whair in the us that wil send to the uk and can you pay
too mutch for one? email [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  skype
carlf16 msn [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
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RE: [BlindHandyMan] A Tool Kit For Your Wife or Girlfriend.

[Robert J. Moore]

My Wife has a set of jewlers screw drivers and they get used as much as any
thing. They are good for removing screws on things like small toys that use
a screw to hold on the battery cover. Also they are great for any one that
wears glasses.
And as well as a utility knife, it may be good to have an exacto knife or if
you can get some surgical scalpels they are great too for those very
delicate cutting jobs. One last thing. If you want to get your gal a power
tool I think there are few power tools for the home that are more versatile
then a dremel..

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Behalf Of Boyce, Ray
Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 11:28 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] A Tool Kit For Your Wife or Girlfriend.

Hi All
Let's make up a Tool Kit for Your Wife or Girlfriend so they can help with
those many jobs around the home.
Here are some suggestions with some left out essentials.
What would you, like to have added in for a general purpose complete Tool
Kit.
A Tool Kit Assembled Especially for your special person.

Something practical, yet not insulting -- a tool kit for your wife or
girlfriend. .

Not all tool kits are created equal. Women and Men really differ when it
come to tools. Men generally believe the more you have and the bigger they
are,
the more capable you are.

The biggest difference is that when it comes to Women's tool kit, less is
more-in many ways. Women's like simplicity. Nothing would please a Women
more than having
one all-purpose tool. While that may be a bit ambitious, there are
definitely certain basics that no Women should be without in her tool kit.
Simplicity
aside, weight, size, balance and comfort are especially important to women.

* Hammer: It's the foundation of most tool kits. Most women want one that is
not too heavy, but tough enough to get the job done. Hammers are sold by
weight
in ounces. A 13- to 16-ounce hammer with a comfortable rubber grip will suit
most moms just fine. Be sure the hammer has a smooth face to avoid dings;
claws for pulling nails; and consider a magnetized nail groove to pick up
and hold nails in place. About $15.
* Screwdriver: We recommend an all-in-one, multi-bit screwdriver with a
single handle and shaft, and an assortment of bits that will work with 90
percent
of the screws on Earth. As with the hammer, a comfortable padded rubber
ergonomic grip will make all the difference in power and safety. Give mom
one with
a reversible ratchet driver and she'll be in home-improvement heaven. About
$12.
* Measuring tape: A good-quality 12-foot to 16-foot tape measure is
lightweight and will fit nicely in women's hand. An oval housing and a
rubber boot add
comfort. About $10.
* Level: A small torpedo bubble level (about 8 to 10 inches long) has always
been a favourite for women everywhere-especially for those who love to hang
pictures
and art. Though still popular, the torpedo level is rapidly being replaced
by the laser level, which projects a straight line (vertical or horizontal)
onto any surface for use when hanging pictures, chair rail, wallpaper-you
name it. Torpedo level: about $8; laser level: about $30.
* Pliers: There are three styles of pliers that no women's tool kit should
be without. A standard pliers for general use; a long-nose pliers, super for
bending
and cutting wire or for holding small finish nails for hammering; and an
adjustable wide-mouth, tongue-and-groove pliers, great for small household
plumbing
repairs. Look for padded rubber handles for added comfort and a better grip.
About $10.
* Wrench: A small (6-inch) adjustable wrench (also known as a Crescent
wrench) is a must for assembling furniture, tightening loose nuts and
changing a
bicycle tire. About $15.
* Putty Knife: A small (2-inch-wide blade) flexible metal putty knife is
great for patching holes in walls and for scraping a rough surface. Plastic
and
wooden handles are out; oval padded soft-grip ergonomically designed handles
are the rage. About $5.
* Utility knife: A utility knife with a soft rubber grip for opening the
boxes from all those new shoe deliveries. About $5.
* Mini hacksaw: An all-purpose hacksaw for cutting tubing, pipe, dowels and
other small items. Saves the kitchen knives big time! About $10.
* Tool box: A kitchen drawer serves as a great home for women's tool kit,
but lugging that drawer around can be a pain. A soft-sided cloth tool bag is
the
latest and greatest in tool storage for women. Size and compartments will
dictate price. About $20.

Other small items to complete women's tool kit include:
* Sandpaper: An assortment of coarse, medium, fine and extra-fine, for
touching up dings and dents in furniture.
* Rubber jar-opening pad: For getting a grip on things, including jar tops.
* String: To tie things and make a straight line.
* Glue: A small bottle of white glue to repair a damaged picture frame or
kitchen chair; a tube of crazy glue for everything else.
* Dark-brown sh

[BlindHandyMan] Dis jointed email messages.

[Robert J. Moore]

Dan
The last couple of BHM post I got from you, JAWS  did not read them
correctly.
Is any one having this trouble?
If not I think I may just need to restart my computer. Robert


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Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 9:27 PM
To: BlindHandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Fancy shmancy saw guide.

The saw guide I referred to in an earlier post is an EZ Smart guide from
EurekaZone

It is simply a plastic shoe that you have to attach to the shoe of your
circ saw. You have to drill four holes in the shoe of your saw and then
bolt this plastic shoe on. The plastic shoe has a groove in it that
matches up with a raised rail on a metal track. The track is four feet
long and about 5 inches wide. The rail runs down the center of it.

There is a flexible plastic strip that runs along the lower edge of the
track. The first time you use it, you just run the saw along it to trim
the plastic edge and now you can just line up the edge of that plastic
strip and that is exactly where your saw will cut.

It actually comes with two four foot long tracks so you can connect them
together to make longer cuts.

There are two clamps that slide in t shaped grooves on the bottom of the
track so if you want, you just throw the track on what you are going to
cut, slide the clamps into place and tighten them down.

It is a pretty slick system. Not sure of the price as it was a Christmas
gift from my wife and she ain't talkin.

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[BlindHandyMan] auto owners manuals up date

[Robert J. Moore]

If no one objects I would like to keep you all posted on the up dates I am
getting from Jim at
Cooter auto conserning accessable auto owners manuals.
The following is his latest response.
I am hopeful that he will turn out to be a real good resource.
***

Robert,

  It is a slower process than I thought. I got an unfriendly reply to my
inquiry back from, of all people, Infinity. No need to buy one of those.
Ford, Saab, and others allow a download if you have a VIN and are the owner
of a specific vehicle. I'll keep you up to date. This is something I'd like
to pursue actively as time allows. They don't make it easy.

Jim




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[BlindHandyMan] Rob where are you?

[Robert J. Moore]

Pardon this post but I was just wondering what part of the state you are in
rob?
I am also in Minnesota. I am out side of Rochester.
Robert

-Original Message-
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Behalf Of Rob Monitor
Sent: Friday, April 20, 2007 9:49 AM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] I d mates.

Yes, That is what I do with my omni which is the next step up from the ID
MATE. Also I found that in the last update that a lot of garage type things
are in the new data base.Things like starting fluid and stuff like that...
ROB from Minnesota
- Original Message -
From: Robert J. Moore
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 11:13 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] I d mates.

Well as far as the topic of this product being on topic for the blind handy
man. Hear are a couple of ideas.
This could be used to mark things in the shop such as paints, varnish,
stains, and other fluids that come in containers that may look similar but
have different contants. Some times I can't tell the difference between
motor oil and tranny fluid.
Another use could be for marking wires such as plug wires or if you are
working on a wire harness that has several wires that you need to keep track
of and you can't see the colors, you could mark them with tags that the unit
could read back to you once you have them marked.
Any other thoughts?

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Behalf Of Richard Sherman
Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 8:39 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] I d mates.

Hi,
I hope this thread is not too far off topic.

I have an ID Mate and is useful once it is set up. I did not know about the
"scan and say" product which can be found at

http://www.barcode-solutions.com/scanandsay.html
<http://www.barcode-solutions.com/scanandsay.html>
< http://www.barcode-solutions.com/scanandsay.html
<http://www.barcode-solutions.com/scanandsay.html> >

I really like what I have just read about this product.

Rich
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From: Tom Fowle
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 4:24 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] I d mates.

Well "Mates" now that you're all "ID'd"
the ID Mate is a bar code reader with an attached box that records, on
flash
memory cards, whatever you want and relates it to each bar code you show
it.

So you can either read existing codes on products, or put lables
they sell on stuff and record names instructions etc.
for each and then identify them again.

Originally sold for well over a thousand bucks.

Probably being replaced with computer based systems for less that come
with huge product databases like BarCodeSolutions "Scan and Say."

Tom

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[BlindHandyMan] saving parts from a Dodge Caravan.

[Robert J. Moore]

My friend has a Dodge Caravan at my place and he is going to scrap it. It is
about a 1990 or 91. I offered to take off a few parts that he could put up
in his garage for future use since he has other vans that are about the same
year and model.
 Any thoughts on what I could save for him?
I am not going to go as far as pulling the motor or the tranny or the wire
harness. What I am thinking is parts like the starter, alternater, and maybe
the power stearing pump.
How about the coil pack
I want to salvage what I can for him but again I don't intend on this being
a major project.
Any thoughts are welkcome.



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RE: [BlindHandyMan] I d mates.

[Robert J. Moore]

Well as far as the topic of this product being on topic for the blind handy
man. Hear are a couple of ideas.
This could be used to mark things in the shop such as paints, varnish,
stains, and other fluids that come in containers that may look similar but
have different contants. Some times I can't tell the difference between
motor oil and tranny fluid.
Another use could be for marking wires such as plug wires or if you are
working on a wire harness that has several wires that you need to keep track
of and you can't see the colors, you could mark them with tags that the unit
could read back to you once you have them marked.
Any other thoughts?

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of Richard Sherman
Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 8:39 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] I d mates.

Hi,
I hope this thread is not too far off topic.

I have an ID Mate and is useful once it is set up. I did not know about the
"scan and say" product which can be found at

http://www.barcode-solutions.com/scanandsay.html


I really like what I have just read about this product.

Rich
- Original Message -
From: Tom Fowle
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 4:24 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] I d mates.

Well "Mates" now that you're all "ID'd"
the ID Mate is a bar code reader with an attached box that records, on
flash
memory cards, whatever you want and relates it to each bar code you show
it.

So you can either read existing codes on products, or put lables
they sell on stuff and record names instructions etc.
for each and then identify them again.

Originally sold for well over a thousand bucks.

Probably being replaced with computer based systems for less that come
with huge product databases like BarCodeSolutions "Scan and Say."

Tom

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RE: [BlindHandyMan] 2002 Buick Century TRAC OFF light?

[Robert J. Moore]

I had a problem with my 89 s10 and my mechanic was going to use some type of
gaget that he had to clear the fault code. He said oh ya that’s write with
this old of a truck I just need to unplug the battery for a couple of
minutes. I assume from that experience that the newer cars that you may have
to have it hooked up to some equipment  at a garage for them to clear the
code. I would ask a reputable mechanic if this is the case.
robert

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Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 9:33 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] 2002 Buick Century TRAC OFF light?

Today I changed the front left hub assembly I.E. wheel bearing on a 2002
Buick Century. I wasn't sure which wheel bearing was bad so I jacked up the
front of the car and blocked it so that both wheels were off the garage
floor. I then had someone start the car and put it in drive, and accelerate
to around 50 MPH . The left wheel was noisier than the right one, so I
removed the old left side hub assembly containing the wheel bearing and
replaced it with a new one. This did fix the wheel bearing noise, it is
gone. However, now the TRAC OFF light on the dash is lit and stays on while
the key is on and when the car is being driven down the road. How do I turn
the light out? I double checked the wheel sensor and it is plugged in. I
hooked up an OBD II scanner but for some reason it wouldn't communicate with
the ECM so I couldn't pull any codes. I disconnected the positive cable from
the battery for 10 minutes and reattached it. The light was out when I
turned the key to the on position and stayed out when the car was started
but came back on in 500 feet of travel down the street.

The only thing I can think of to do is to try pulling the codes again. This
OBD II code reader is fairly new to me. I only used it once before and that
was on a 2000 F150 4x4. The truck had a miss. I plugged the scan tool into
the port beneath the dash, turned the key to the on possession without
starting the truck and then turned the scan tool on. The scan tool gave me
a P0301 code. I changed the coil on plug and the miss was gone. When I
plugged the scan tool into the Buick, I used the same procedure as for the
F150 but for some reason, I got a message that the scanner could not
communicate. Does anyone know if the procedure for pulling codes is
different for a Ford verses a GM vehicle?

Any and all ideas will be appreciated :)

Thanks :)



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[BlindHandyMan] Auto tech talk

[Robert J. Moore]

I love this stuff and always trying to learn and looking to get my hands
dirty.
Wow you guys got it going on.
If knowledge was HP and experience was torque and I was in a race with you
guys I think I could get my car started but I am not sure I would even be
able to back it off the traylor. Oh well I have fun doing what I can.
Robert

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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of Roger Bachelder
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 12:34 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Welcom Rodger

Larry,

Sounds really nice! I too am running a remotifyed 350. 30 over, with a 10
and a half compression. We balanced the crank, and put all roller rocker in
it. we went with a comp cam, running a 265/275 duration, and a 480 lift. We
went with Edelbrock aluminum performance heads and intake. we also changed
over to a Pete Jackson gear drive. To let the engine breathe, we went with
aleat Headmen headers, and 2 and one half inch aluminum pipe, with vibrant
high flow catalac converters and stage two flowmasters. I'm running a 700R4
tranny, with a corvette servo and a gill younger shift kit. It's got a 10
bolt differential, with a Detroit locker front and rear with 3 73's. . I'm
running a rancho traction control system to keep the rubber on the road at
the line. Needless to say, it's loud and really fast. Smiles!

Roger C Bachelder 3rd
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[mailto: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> ]
On Behalf Of Larry Stansifer
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 12:18 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Welcom Rodger

Roger,

I am running 440HP and 474LB torque.
I hand build a fully adjustable four bar rear suspension
with airbags. Rear end is a 3.93x1 with an after market posi
unit. The rear end stays planted however, if you launch it
to hard on the trans brake the rest of the car shakes like a
puppy passing a peach pit.

Regards

Larry Stansifer

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yahoogroups.com
[mailto:blindhandyman@ <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Roger
Bachelder
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 7:40 AM
To: blindhandyman@ <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Welcom Rodger

Hi Larry

Hell yeah! I have a friend who has an El Camino hotrod. The
only thing is, the rear tires bounce like a basketball off
the line. Major big block power.

It's certainly not a red neck thing. And rust? The day i
have rust on my Hot Rod, is the day i have a mental
breakdown.

Roger C Bachelder 3rd
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yahoogroups.com
[mailto:blindhandyman@ <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Larry Stansifer
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 8:30 AM
To: blindhandyman@ <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Welcom Rodger

OK guys...

Does my El Camino hotrod qualify? or is this one of those
rusted out, redneck, rifle rack, kind of things.

BTW Robert,
That old Panel truck you mentioned could possibly have the
350CID LT1 four bolt main motor. That is the same base block
I used for the El Camino and the damn things are about
bullet proof. Let me dig through my engine code resources
and see if there is a way to tell without pulling the
oil-pan.

Regards

Larry Stansifer

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yahoogroups.com
[mailto:blindhandyman@
<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Robert
J. Moore
Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 9:24 PM
To: blindhandyman@ <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Welcom Rodger

Rodger
You are a man after my own heart.
I prefer Chevy Pick up trucks myself but any pickup that is
old enough is worth some attention regardless the brand.
Robert

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From: blindhandyman@
<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
yahoogroups.com
[mailto:blindhandyman@
<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
yahoogroups.com]On
Behalf Of Roger Bachelder
Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 7:38 PM
To: blindhandyman@ <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] New list subscriber

Hi Clifford,

I like to tinker with old pickups. And I'm always getting
myself into trouble in the house too. At least that is what
my girlfriend says. Before i lost my vision 5 years ago, i
owned a small landscape company. I took my most pride 

[BlindHandyMan] Welcom Rodger

[Robert J. Moore]

Rodger
 You are a man after my own heart.
I prefer Chevy Pick up trucks myself  but any pickup that is old enough is
worth some attention regardless the brand.
Robert

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of Roger Bachelder
Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 7:38 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] New list subscriber

Hi Clifford,

I like to tinker with old pickups. And I'm always getting myself into
trouble in the house too. At least that is what my girlfriend says. Before i
lost my vision 5 years ago, i owned a small landscape company. I took my
most pride in installing small goldfish ponds.

Roger Bachelder
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[mailto: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 ]
On Behalf Of clifford
Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 8:14 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] New list subscriber

Welcome Roger. There are a lot of talented folks on this list, and the more
the better. What area of interest gets you revved up?

Yours Truly,

Clifford Wilson
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Subject: [BlindHandyMan] New list subscriber

Hi everyone,

My name is Roger Bachelder and I'm a new list subscriber. I hope i can
contribute to this list.
Take care all,

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RE: [BlindHandyMan] New list subscriber

[Robert J. Moore]

Roger Welcome to the list. What is your experteese,
Or are you like me no experteese in any one thing but like to dabble in just
about any thing that won't cost me my wife or my life.
Regards
Robert

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Hi everyone,

My name is Roger Bachelder and I'm a new list subscriber. I hope i can
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Take care all,

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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Board stretcher.

[Robert J. Moore]

Dan
On a more serious note.
Would it be practicle to cut your Too short board in half and then cut a ?
inch piece off of a scrap piece and after you have all three pieces together
and nailed to the wall, use some type of wood filler and apply the finnesh.
Question then would be, Are you going to paint this trim or put on   some
other type of finnish. If you plan to paint I think this would work but if
you are wanting to keep the wood grain then I don't know weather it would
work or not.

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of Dan Rossi
Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 1:24 PM
To: BlindHandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Board stretcher.

Anybody know where I can get a board stretcher? I was cutting some trim
pieces this weekend and even though I specifically cut them long so I
could trim them to length. Somehow, seemingly impossibly, a couple of the
boards mysteriously shrunk after I cut them. I swear! I took a board
that was half an inch too long, cut an eighth off of it, and ended up with a
board half an inch too short. Don't ask me how. Hell, I was so impressed
that I couldn't even get mad.

Ah, the joys of D I Y.

--
Blue skies.
Dan Rossi
Carnegie Mellon University.
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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Board stretcher.

[Robert J. Moore]

Dan,
 MY man
If this is base board trim you are talking about, That is an easy one. Just
go around to the oppasit side of the wall and with a sledge hammer pound the
wall in about a half inch and you should be good. GRIN

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Behalf Of Dan Rossi
Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 1:24 PM
To: BlindHandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Board stretcher.

Anybody know where I can get a board stretcher? I was cutting some trim
pieces this weekend and even though I specifically cut them long so I
could trim them to length. Somehow, seemingly impossibly, a couple of the
boards mysteriously shrunk after I cut them. I swear! I took a board
that was half an inch too long, cut an eighth off of it, and ended up with a
board half an inch too short. Don't ask me how. Hell, I was so impressed
that I couldn't even get mad.

Ah, the joys of D I Y.

--
Blue skies.
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Carnegie Mellon University.
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[BlindHandyMan] RESump pumps

[Robert J. Moore]

I am fermiliar with sump pumps and basically how they work but I don't know
any thing about the out put side, do they usually just run a pipe out the
wall?
As I was reading Scott's post about this I had a thought. Why couldn't a
line be run from the sump basket up the wall and out and then hook up  a
spout that has threads on it so you could just hook up a garden hose and run
it where ever you want. For example you could run it into a naybors
basement.
OK well maybe not some one elses basement but seriously you could run it to
a low spot in the yard or into a storm system or what ever works best in
your case. Is this method already used? If not Why don't they do this?

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Behalf Of Scott Howell
Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2007 5:59 AM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] cracked foundation

You know what amazes me is that with all the technological
advancements that have been made in construction, why hasn't someone
come up with a basement that doesn't leak. Something that could be
placed in the hole before the basement is poored. Something like a
type of plastic liner perhaps or along those lines. I guess its less
expensive to use block when poor concrete over it, but again, is that
to save money or does it offer some advantages a totally poored
concrete basement or is there such a thing? Well its been raining
like hell for the last 8 or so hours. So, if this puppy is gonna
leak, its gonna be over the next couple of days. We're to get 1 to 3
inches of rain.
Btw, here's another aside from all this cracked foundation bit. Why
in the hell do builders install sump-pumps and just bring the outlet
about six inches from the house. Doesn't it make sense that this
dumps water right back at the point where it will drain back in? I
surely don't understand the logic. So, that will be another project
and no, these issues aren't near eachother or related.

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[BlindHandyMan] accessible auto manuals.

[Robert J. Moore]

Hi I went to

 www.Cootersautomanuals.com
to try to find out where I could find either on disc or as a down load, Auto
manuals
either service and repair or owners manuals.
I had some trouble navigating the site. It could be not JAWS friendly or it
could just have been me., not sure which. In any case I wrote the following
note and here is the response I got back. I am hoping I have found an ally.
I will let you all know what turns up.
My note and their response ar as follows.






My Wife and I have a 1996 Pontiac GRAND AM. We have the owners manual.
However I am Blind and so the print manual is of no value to me. What I need
to know is if the manuals are available in electronic format. I use a screen
readerwhich just meamns I have a talking computer. so If the owners manual
is available for down load or can be orderd on a CD for the computer, That
would be useful.
Hope you can help.
Thanks
Robert


Robert,

  There are a few people selling electronic manuals on ebay, but I didn't
see any Pontiac. It never occurred to me they could be used that way. I'll
check more into it.

Jim

I wrote himn back and let him know about the blind handy man list and told
him there are quite a number of us out hear that could benefit from this .



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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Owners manual for a car

[Robert J. Moore]

Larry
Thank you for all your input.
The one important thing I am looking for at this time since the car has no
mechanical problems that I know of is the maintenance schedule. In regards
to fluid changes and so on. The car has the new anti freeze and I don't know
what else might be different from the old relics that I am used to
maintaining. I sure don't want to dump in dexron if it calls for mercron or
what ever the case is and I want to know this stuff for my self even if I
have some one else do some of the service.
Thanks again for all your input.
BTW
Great job on the BHM show I made me a CD so I can give it to some one to
listen to if I wish.
Regards.
Robert

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of Larry Stansifer
Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 7:11 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Owners manual for a car

Robert,

What the owners manual provides you with is a basic set of
operating instructions for the car. heating, A-C, rear
window defroster, power accessories and peripherals,
instrument read outs, control possessions and locations,
tire inflation and dealer recommended maintenance schedule.
Unlike the old days, you really won't find any hard service
data in that book.
I guess I am not certain what you are looking for
specifically.

Regards

Larry Stansifer

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[mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Robert
J. Moore
Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 3:15 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Owners manual for a car

It may be helpful at some point to have a service and repair
manual like the chiltons or some other and I will check out
getting one but what I was really looking for is a way to
access the little owners manual that you would find in the
glove box. I think for preventative maintainance and care of
the machine, as to put off un nesesary repairs down the road
as much as possible I would think the little owners manual
should be of some help. Having never had a car that was
worth reading the manual Am I any where close to correct in
my presumptions?

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[mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> ]On
Behalf Of Larry Stansifer
Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 2:09 PM
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Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Owners manual for a car

they are:

Chilton's manuals.

Motors manuals.

Mitchell manuals.
These are service manuals and go into a lot more detail than
the owners manual does.

BTW 3.1 refers to the engine displacement (3.1 Leter) F I is
fuel injected and the rest of it is manufacturers code. you
can probably decipher it with one of the above listed books.

Regards

Larry Stansifer

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<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of
Robert J. Moore
Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 10:53 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Owners manual for a car

Larry
I some how have lost that email that you sent with the
contact info about owners manuals for a 1996 Pontiac Grand
AM. Would you be so kind as to post them again? Thanks. All
is not lost for building a real sleeper. I still have that
old s10 and I can get an old 350 crate motor with a Rochestr
carb and it is a good motor. I have it in an old 77 panel
truck that I used for a work truck at one point.
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<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
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<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> ]On Behalf Of Larry
Stansifer
Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 8:52 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Owners manual for a car

Robert,

The three sources I sent you are shop manuals and extremely
comprehensive in nature. I am not sure how expensive they
are but they will sere as a great resource for you.

Regards

Larry Stansifer

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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Owners manual for a car

[Robert J. Moore]

It may be helpful at some point to have a service and repair manual like the
chiltons or some other and I will check out getting one but what I was
really looking for is a way to access the little owners manual that you
would find in the glove box. I think for preventative maintainance and care
of the machine, as to put off un nesesary repairs down the road as much as
possible I would think the little owners manual should be of some help.
Having never had a car that was worth reading the manual Am I any where
close to correct in my presumptions?

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of Larry Stansifer
Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 2:09 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Owners manual for a car

they are:

Chilton's manuals.

Motors manuals.

Mitchell manuals.
These are service manuals and go into a lot more detail than
the owners manual does.

BTW 3.1 refers to the engine displacement (3.1 Leter) F I is
fuel injected and the rest of it is manufacturers code. you
can probably decipher it with one of the above listed books.

Regards

Larry Stansifer

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
[mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Robert
J. Moore
Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 10:53 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Owners manual for a car

Larry
I some how have lost that email that you sent with the
contact info about owners manuals for a 1996 Pontiac Grand
AM. Would you be so kind as to post them again? Thanks. All
is not lost for building a real sleeper. I still have that
old s10 and I can get an old 350 crate motor with a Rochestr
carb and it is a good motor. I have it in an old 77 panel
truck that I used for a work truck at one point.
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
[mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> ]On
Behalf Of Larry Stansifer
Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 8:52 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Owners manual for a car

Robert,

The three sources I sent you are shop manuals and extremely
comprehensive in nature. I am not sure how expensive they
are but they will sere as a great resource for you.

Regards

Larry Stansifer

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<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
[mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of
Robert J. Moore
Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 6:07 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Owners manual for a car

Larry
That would be sweet to make those upgrades If I could afford
it. Only one problem beside the money to do such a thing is
that I picked up a Grand am, not a trams am. This is more of
a standard 4 door grocery getter. Don't get me wrong it is
still a sweet ride. It is a 1996 and only has 37,000 miles
on it that is not 137,000 that's 37,000. and you are not
going to believe this but the car has been in Minnesota the
whole time and does not have a lick of rust, (What we up
here call MRC, that is to say Minnesota Road Cancer) on it.
The car has been meticulously maintained.

It was given to us by a deer friend and he takes great care
of all his stuff. That is part of the reason I want to get
an owners manual, so I can keep the car in tip top shape for
many years to come. Vroom Vroom.

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<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
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<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> ]On Behalf Of Larry
Stansifer
Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 2:48 AM
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<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Owners manual for a car

Robert,

96 Trans-am, hmmm...
Street racer or hotrod power tour builder?
Could be fun... GM crate 502, race built 4 le-60 trans,
upgrade the existing disk brakes and suspension? You never
know bro that could be a wild child.

You might try checking out Motors manuals, Chilton's manuals
or Mitchell manuals on the internet. These guys are all shop
manuals and are available on CD.

Regards

Larry Stansifer

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[BlindHandyMan] GRAND AM Motor?

[Robert J. Moore]

On the top of the motor is stamped,
3100 S F I v6. What does S F I stand for I would think the F I stands for
Fuel Injected but I don't know what the s stands for.



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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Owners manual for a car

[Robert J. Moore]

Larry
I some how have lost that email that you sent with the contact info about
owners manuals for a 1996 Pontiac Grand AM.
Would you be so kind as to post them again?
Thanks.
All is not lost for building a real sleeper.  I still have that old s10 and
I can get an old 350 crate motor with a Rochestr carb and it is a good
motor. I have it in an old 77 panel truck that I used for a work truck at
one point.
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of Larry Stansifer
Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 8:52 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Owners manual for a car

Robert,

The three sources I sent you are shop manuals and extremely
comprehensive in nature. I am not sure how expensive they
are but they will sere as a great resource for you.

Regards

Larry Stansifer

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
[mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Robert
J. Moore
Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 6:07 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Owners manual for a car

Larry
That would be sweet to make those upgrades If I could afford
it. Only one problem beside the money to do such a thing is
that I picked up a Grand am, not a trams am. This is more of
a standard 4 door grocery getter. Don't get me wrong it is
still a sweet ride. It is a 1996 and only has 37,000 miles
on it that is not 137,000 that's 37,000. and you are not
going to believe this but the car has been in Minnesota the
whole time and does not have a lick of rust, (What we up
here call MRC, that is to say Minnesota Road Cancer) on it.
The car has been meticulously maintained.

It was given to us by a deer friend and he takes great care
of all his stuff. That is part of the reason I want to get
an owners manual, so I can keep the car in tip top shape for
many years to come. Vroom Vroom.

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
[mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> ]On
Behalf Of Larry Stansifer
Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 2:48 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Owners manual for a car

Robert,

96 Trans-am, hmmm...
Street racer or hotrod power tour builder?
Could be fun... GM crate 502, race built 4 le-60 trans,
upgrade the existing disk brakes and suspension? You never
know bro that could be a wild child.

You might try checking out Motors manuals, Chilton's manuals
or Mitchell manuals on the internet. These guys are all shop
manuals and are available on CD.

Regards

Larry Stansifer

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Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 9:55 PM
To: Blind Handyman
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Owners manual for a car

My Wife and I are going to be picking up a 1996 Grand Am Is
there some where on line that I could get the manual to down
load? If not that, does any one know if it would be
available to get the owners manual on a CD so that I could
read it on my computer? I don't really care what form it
takes, I am just looking for any way that I can access the
owners manual my self without having some one like my Wife
read it to me. Personally I would find reading the manual
not only informative but it would be interesting. Evie on
the other hand would find it most boring and tedious. Robert

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[BlindHandyMan] RE: Trans am, Grand am, Whatever.

[Robert J. Moore]

Larry
Sorry  did not mean to pile on. I had not read Rich's response regarding the
car being a grand am not a trans am before
   I sent my reply.
--
About that motor and it being a bitch to service and the plugs being hard to
get to.  I will probably have most of the work done by  my mechanic friend
down the street. I am sure I will try to tackle some of it myself. Good news
about the plugs is that they were just changed this winter.  He went with
the double platinum plugs. I don't know that I would have gone that rout.
Not saying that they are nessasaraly the wrong plug because I really don't
know. I just have heard from some people that they are over rated. Feel free
to correct me if I am wrong. I don't know a lot about plugs but I have
successfully installed quite a few sets in my day. but I think since they
are in there and it is running quite nice, I will leave them right where
they are.


-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of Robert J. Moore
Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 7:07 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Owners manual for a car

Larry
That would be sweet to make those upgrades If I could afford it.
Only one problem beside the money to do such a thing is that I picked up a
Grand am, not a trams am. This is more of a standard 4 door grocery getter.
Don't get me wrong it is still a sweet ride. It is a 1996 and only has
37,000 miles on it that is not 137,000 that's 37,000. and you are not going
to believe this but the car has been in Minnesota the whole time and does
not have a lick of rust, (What we up here call MRC, that is to say Minnesota
Road Cancer) on it. The car has been meticulously maintained.

It was given to us by a deer friend and he takes great care of all his
stuff. That is part of the reason I want to get an owners manual, so I can
keep the car in tip top shape for many years to come.
Vroom Vroom.

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Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 2:48 AM
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Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Owners manual for a car

Robert,

96 Trans-am, hmmm...
Street racer or hotrod power tour builder?
Could be fun... GM crate 502, race built 4 le-60 trans,
upgrade the existing disk brakes and suspension? You never
know bro that could be a wild child.

You might try checking out Motors manuals, Chilton's manuals
or Mitchell manuals on the internet. These guys are all shop
manuals and are available on CD.

Regards

Larry Stansifer

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Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 9:55 PM
To: Blind Handyman
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Owners manual for a car

My Wife and I are going to be picking up a 1996 Grand Am Is
there some where on line that I could get the manual to down
load? If not that, does any one know if it would be
available to get the owners manual on a CD so that I could
read it on my computer? I don't really care what form it
takes, I am just looking for any way that I can access the
owners manual my self without having some one like my Wife
read it to me. Personally I would find reading the manual
not only informative but it would be interesting. Evie on
the other hand would find it most boring and tedious. Robert

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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Owners manual for a car

[Robert J. Moore]

Larry
That would be sweet to make those upgrades If I could afford it.
Only one problem beside the money to do such a thing is that I picked up a
Grand am, not a trams am. This is more of a standard 4 door grocery getter.
Don't get me wrong it is still a sweet ride. It is a 1996 and only has
37,000 miles on it that is not 137,000 that's 37,000. and you are not going
to believe this but the car has been in Minnesota the whole time and does
not have a lick of rust, (What we up here call MRC, that is to say Minnesota
Road Cancer) on it. The car has been meticulously maintained.

It was given to us by a deer friend and he takes great care of all his
stuff. That is part of the reason I want to get an owners manual, so I can
keep the car in tip top shape for many years to come.
Vroom Vroom.

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of Larry Stansifer
Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 2:48 AM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Owners manual for a car

Robert,

96 Trans-am, hmmm...
Street racer or hotrod power tour builder?
Could be fun... GM crate 502, race built 4 le-60 trans,
upgrade the existing disk brakes and suspension? You never
know bro that could be a wild child.

You might try checking out Motors manuals, Chilton's manuals
or Mitchell manuals on the internet. These guys are all shop
manuals and are available on CD.

Regards

Larry Stansifer

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
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<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Robert
J. Moore
Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 9:55 PM
To: Blind Handyman
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Owners manual for a car

My Wife and I are going to be picking up a 1996 Grand Am Is
there some where on line that I could get the manual to down
load? If not that, does any one know if it would be
available to get the owners manual on a CD so that I could
read it on my computer? I don't really care what form it
takes, I am just looking for any way that I can access the
owners manual my self without having some one like my Wife
read it to me. Personally I would find reading the manual
not only informative but it would be interesting. Evie on
the other hand would find it most boring and tedious. Robert

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[BlindHandyMan] Owners manual for a car

[Robert J. Moore]

My Wife and I are going to be picking up a 1996 Grand Am Is there some where
on line that I could get the manual to down load? If not that, does any one
know if it would be available to get the owners manual on a CD so that I
could read it on my computer?
I don't really care what form it takes, I am just looking for any way that I
can access the owners manual my self without having some one like my Wife
read it to me. Personally I would find reading the manual not only
informative but it would be interesting. Evie on the other hand would find
it most boring and tedious.
Robert



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[BlindHandyMan] Changing oil

[Robert J. Moore]

 Oil Change

Oil Change instructions for Women:

1) Pull up to Jiffy Lube when the mileage reaches 3000 miles since the last
oil change.

2) Drink a cup of coffee

3) 15 minutes later, write a check and leave with a properly maintained
vehicle.

Money spent:

Oil Change: $20.00

Coffee: $1.00

Total: $21.00

 Oil Change instructions for Men :

1) Wait until Saturday, drive to auto parts store and buy a case of oil,
filter, kitty litter, hand cleaner and a scented tree, write a check for
$50.00.

2) Stop by 7/11 and buy a case of beer,

write a check for $20, drive home.

3) Open a beer and drink it.

4) Jack car up. Spend 30 minutes looking for jack stands.

5) Find jack stands under kid's pedal car.

6) In frustration, open another beer and drink it.

7) Place drain pan under engine.

8) Look for 9/16 box end wrench.

9) Give up and use crescent wrench.

10) Unscrew drain plug.

11) Drop drain plug in pan of hot oil:

splash hot oil on you in process. Cuss.

12) Crawl out from under car to wipe hot oil off of face and arms. Throw
kitty litter on spilled oil.

13) Have another beer while watching oil drain.

14) Spend 30 minutes looking for oil filter wrench.

15) Give up; crawl under car and hammer a screwdriver through oil filter and
twist off.

16) Crawl out from under car with dripping oil filter, splashing oil
everywhere from holes. Cleverly hide old oil filter among trash in trash can
to avoid
environmental penalties. Drink a beer.

17) Install new oil filter making sure to apply a thin coat of oil to gasket
surface.

18) Dump first quart of fresh oil into engine.

19) Remember drain plug from step 11.

20) Hurry to find drain plug in drain pan.

21) Drink beer.

22) Discover that first quart of fresh oil is now on the floor. Throw kitty
litter on oil spill.

23) Get drain plug back in with only a minor spill. Drink beer.

24) Crawl under car getting kitty litter into eyes.

Wipe eyes with oily rag used to clean drain plug.

Slip with stupid crescent wrench tightening drain plug and bang knuckles on
frame removing any excess skin between knuckles and frame.

25) Begin cussing fit.

26) Throw stupid crescent wrench.

27) Cuss for additional 5 minutes because wrench hit bowling trophy.

28) Beer.

29) Clean up hands and bandage as required to stop blood flow.

30) Beer.

31) Dump in five fresh quarts of oil.

32) Beer.

33) Lower car from jack stands.

34) Move car back to apply more kitty litter to fresh oil spilled during any
missed steps.

35) More Beer.

36) Test drive car.

37) Get pulled over: arrested for driving under the influence.

38) Car gets impounded.

39) Call loving wife, make bail.

40) 12 hours later, get car from impound yard.

Money spent:

Parts: $50.00

DUI: $2,500.00

Impound fee: $75.00

Bail: $1,500.00

Beer: $20.00

Total: $4,145.00

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[BlindHandyMan] Rocker panel repair or replace s

[Robert J. Moore]

On older s10 pickups can you get over lays for rocker panels? Or would you
have no choice but to remove what is left of the old rocker panels and
replace them? From the outside I can feel the seem but just inside the door
I can not feel where the seem is. I don't know that the truck is really
worth it per say but it is still running and I thought it would be a good
truck to practice body work on,  since I probably cannt make it any worse
and if I do, oh well!
As Forest Gump would say.
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RE: [BlindHandyMan] myth busters was PB Blaster vs. WD 40

[Robert J. Moore]

Since we are going back in time and revisiting the history of lubricants and
penatrents, I remember back when the wagon weels just had  a round beem for
an axle. Every once in a while you would have to Greece them up with a
liberal amount of bear fat. Of cource you first would have to kill the bear
with a rather large stone using a sling shot. You had better get it write
the first time because if you missed or just injured the bear it would be
very pissed and would become very dangerous.
On a serious note, I have used an arasol spray product that I really liked
but I can't remember now what it is called. All I know is that it was a
silicon based product.
What products are out there that are silicon based?
I will give you a hint. As I recall it was not hard to find and it has not
been mentioned yet in this thread. Thanks


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yep, and before that it was 3 in 1 oil.
I remember.

On Wed, 4 Apr 2007, Brice Mijares wrote:

> before w-d-40, we use to use a product called Liquid Wrench. Does anyone
> else remember this stuff? It worked pretty damn good for the times.
>
>



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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Air Purifiers

[Robert J. Moore]

Spiro
I am no authority on the subject of ionization. Seems to me that from what I
have read here, the verdict is still out. You would have to do your own
research and decide for your self. From what little I have learned, If you
only run these units when you are not in the room I can't see what harm they
would be.  I think o3 is not very stable so any bad affects would dissipate
quickly. Again what I say is just based on what little I have heard over the
years. Just some things to consider when doing your own research. All the
units I have seen are more than I am willing to pay so I have not bothered
to do any heavy research for myself.
Robert

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are there any health concerns with ionization?

On Tue, 3 Apr 2007, Robert J. Moore wrote:

> Richard
> I can not recommend a particular brand but what I believe you are looking
> for is a unit that ionizes the air. It puts out ions into the air similar
to
> if not exactly the same as what happens during a storm and that is why it
> smells the fresh air.
>
> It also has the effect of causing unwanted particles of dust and so on to
> become heavy and fall to the floor. You may find that for a while things
in
> the room will become more dusty but that is just because the junk is
falling
> out of the air. Out side of having to dus a bit more at first, it is a
good
> thing.
> Good luck in your search You may want to do a search
> For some thing like "air ionizers"
> Robert
>
> -Original Message-
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> Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 7:37 PM
> To: blind handyman
> Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Air Purifiers
>
> Hi,
> A person on another list has this question and so do I. Please help.
>
> ---
> I heard about the ionic breeze and other such air purifiers on TV. Does
> anyone own one? How well do they work and what is the best air purifyer? i
> heard about one that's supposed to make your air fresh like outdoor air
like
> clean air after a rainstorm. But I don't remember the name of it.
>
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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Air Purifiers

[Robert J. Moore]

Richard
I can not recommend a particular brand but what I believe you are looking
for is a unit that ionizes the air. It puts out ions into the air similar to
if not exactly the same as what happens during a storm and that is why it
smells the fresh air.

It also has the effect of causing unwanted particles of dust and so on to
become heavy and fall to the floor. You may find that for a while things in
the room will become more dusty but that is just because the junk is falling
out of the air. Out side of having to dus a bit more at first, it is a good
thing.
Good luck in your search You may want to do a search
For some thing like "air ionizers"
Robert

-Original Message-
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Behalf Of Richard Sherman
Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 7:37 PM
To: blind handyman
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Air Purifiers

Hi,
A person on another list has this question and so do I. Please help.

---
I heard about the ionic breeze and other such air purifiers on TV. Does
anyone own one? How well do they work and what is the best air purifyer? i
heard about one that's supposed to make your air fresh like outdoor air like
clean air after a rainstorm. But I don't remember the name of it.

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RE: [BlindHandyMan] PB Blaster vs. WD 40

[Robert J. Moore]

Yeah
P B blaster rocks.
If that doesn't do the trick for loosening up stubborn parts then you can
always go to
Plan B which is c 4 and a detinater.

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of John Schwery
Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 7:27 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] PB Blaster vs. WD 40

>From my experience, b b blaster is a far better penetrator. I had
some hoses stuck on my washing machine and that stuff got the hoses loose.

earlier, Richard Sherman, wrote:

>Hi,
>In another posting Larry talks about PB Blaster. How does this compare to
wd
>40? I have always been a big fan of WD 40 for many things and if PB Blaster
>works better then I am all for it.
>
>Thanks for the feedback.
>
>Rich
>
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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Thread Cutting

[Robert J. Moore]

Dale I had not thought abouth that but if you only threaded it part way and
left about 1/16th inch.

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of Dale Leavens
Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 8:54 AM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Thread Cutting

Wouldn't a left hand thread just screw the nut firmly down onto the bolt
seating it tightly to the chassis the bolt penetrates?

Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada
[EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:DLeavens%40puc.net>
Skype DaleLeavens
Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat.

- Original Message -
From: "Mickey Fixsen" < [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:mfixsen%40avalon.net> >
To: < blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
>
Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2007 10:09 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Thread Cutting

> Robert,
>
> Yes, there such kits. You will probably have to go to a machinists
> supplier to find them.
>
> Some guys will weld a nut on a stud, if there is enough room. The heat of
> the welding also helps break the frozen stud.
>
> Good luck.
>
> - Original Message -
> From: Robert J. Moore
> To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2007 10:47 AM
> Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Thread Cutting
>
>
> Does any one make a left handed threading tap and die kit? I had a
> muffler
> on a riding lawn mower that came off. The threads on the one stud were
> stripped so I wanted to take it out and put in another stud. It was
> ceezed
> in so bad that I could not even turn it out with a vice grip pliers. If I
> could have cut left handed threads and put a left handed threaded nut on
> it
> I think I could have backed it out with a wratchet.
> Any one know about this?
>
> -Original Message-
> From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
> [mailto: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> ]On
> Behalf Of Ray Boyce
> Sent: Monday, April 02, 2007 3:45 AM
> To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Thread Cutting
>
> Hi All
> Thread Cutting
>
> When building or repairing machinery it is often necessary to cut threads
> by
> hand, to cut inside threads a tap is used, for outside threads a die is
> used.
> There are several different standards for threads, SAE, Metric and
> British
> Standard Whitworth are three common examples, for the purpose of this
> page
> the
> SAE standards, will be discussed.
>
> SAE threads come in two styles, fine and coarse, this is determined by
> the
> number of threads per inch, for example a fine thread 3/8" bolt would
> have
> 24
> threads per inch, a course thread bolt would have 16 threads per inch.
>
> About Taps
>
> Top tapered, center plug, bottom bottoming.
>
> There are many different styles of taps used in the industry, however the
> average person tapping by hand need only concern himself with four
> styles.
>
> Taper:
> Many threads are chamfered at the cutting end making this a very easy tap
> to
> start square.
>
> Plug:
> This has fewer chamfered threads and is the most common tap.
>
> Bottoming:
> This type of tap has very little chamfer and is used to cut threads
> almost
> to the bottom of a blind hole.
>
> Pipe:
> Used to cut pipe threads
>
> Tapping Procedure:
>
> Step 1:
> Select proper size drill, drill hole, then countersink hole entrance to a
> diameter slightly larger than major diameter of the threads.
>
> Step 2:
> Mount peice to be tapped in a vise so that hole is in a vertical
> position.
> Cup your hand over the tap wrench and apply downward pressure as you turn
> the
> wrench. Turn two or three turns.
>
> Step 3:
> Remove wrench from tap, check if tap is square in the hole. Replace
> wrench,
> apply cutting fluid, using both hands turn tap one-quarter to one-half
> turn,
> then back three-quarters of a turn to break the chip. Continue one-half
> turn
> in, then back three-quarters.
>
> About Dies
>
> Split adjustable die and hexagon rethreading die.
>
> There are fixed size and split adjustable dies which have a screw to
> expand
> the die for a better fit.
> Hexagon rethreading dies are also available to clean up existing threads.
>
> Using a Die:
>
> Step 1:
> Chamfer the end of the stock with a file or grinder, this should be as
> deep
> as the thread to be cut.
>
> Step 2:
> Mount the peice in a vise, make sure chamfered side of die is down, this
>

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Thread Cutting

[Robert J. Moore]

Does any one make a left handed threading tap and die kit? I had a muffler
on a riding lawn mower that came off. The threads on the one stud were
stripped so I wanted to take it out and put in another stud. It was ceezed
in so bad that I could not even turn it out with a vice grip pliers. If I
could have cut left handed threads and put a left handed threaded nut on it
I think I could have backed it out with a wratchet.
Any one know about this?

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of Ray Boyce
Sent: Monday, April 02, 2007 3:45 AM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Thread Cutting

Hi All
Thread Cutting

When building or repairing machinery it is often necessary to cut threads by
hand, to cut inside threads a tap is used, for outside threads a die is
used.
There are several different standards for threads, SAE, Metric and British
Standard Whitworth are three common examples, for the purpose of this page
the
SAE standards, will be discussed.

SAE threads come in two styles, fine and coarse, this is determined by the
number of threads per inch, for example a fine thread 3/8" bolt would have
24
threads per inch, a course thread bolt would have 16 threads per inch.

About Taps

Top tapered, center plug, bottom bottoming.

There are many different styles of taps used in the industry, however the
average person tapping by hand need only concern himself with four styles.

Taper:
Many threads are chamfered at the cutting end making this a very easy tap to
start square.

Plug:
This has fewer chamfered threads and is the most common tap.

Bottoming:
This type of tap has very little chamfer and is used to cut threads almost
to the bottom of a blind hole.

Pipe:
Used to cut pipe threads

Tapping Procedure:

Step 1:
Select proper size drill, drill hole, then countersink hole entrance to a
diameter slightly larger than major diameter of the threads.

Step 2:
Mount peice to be tapped in a vise so that hole is in a vertical position.
Cup your hand over the tap wrench and apply downward pressure as you turn
the
wrench. Turn two or three turns.

Step 3:
Remove wrench from tap, check if tap is square in the hole. Replace wrench,
apply cutting fluid, using both hands turn tap one-quarter to one-half turn,
then back three-quarters of a turn to break the chip. Continue one-half turn
in, then back three-quarters.

About Dies

Split adjustable die and hexagon rethreading die.

There are fixed size and split adjustable dies which have a screw to expand
the die for a better fit.
Hexagon rethreading dies are also available to clean up existing threads.

Using a Die:

Step 1:
Chamfer the end of the stock with a file or grinder, this should be as deep
as the thread to be cut.

Step 2:
Mount the peice in a vise, make sure chamfered side of die is down, this is
the side with the markings, hold the die stock with one hand cupped over
center,
apply downward pressure as you turn die until cut has started.

Step 3:
Apply cutting fluid, turn die stock with both hands, after each revolution
reverse die one-half turn to break the chips.

Step 4:
After a few threads have been cut check the fit with a nut, adjust die if
necessary.

Note:

If commercial cutting oil is not available substitute animal lard which is
often an ingredient of the product.

Threads Per Inch And Tap Drill Size Chart

Table with 5 columns and 6 rows
Size
Coarse
Drill
Fine
Drill
1/4"
20
13/64"
28
7/32"
5/16"
18
17/64"
24
9/32"
3/8"
16
5/16"
24
21/64"
7/16"
14
3/8"
20
25/64"
1/2"
13
27/64"
20
29/64"



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RE: [BlindHandyMan] advice needed

[Robert J. Moore]

I used to subscribe to the blind talk list and they talked about a wide
veriety of topics dealing with the day to day crap that we some times can
run into. If you are on that list  or know some one that is. You might be
able to find your answer there.
Good luck.

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Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2007 5:18 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] advice needed

Hi,
A while ago, someone had a few things that sounded like good advice for
sighted folks when interacting with blind folks.
Stuff like "don't throw me a beer" would have been funnier, but they were
cool and humorous. I thought they were on here.
If anyone has that list, or sent that list, please resend.
It was stuff like "Don't get bent about the use of the word *see or *saw
or *sight because I don't have the time to get bent about them."
That kind of no nonsense "clear the air" "nobody to feel sorry for" stuff
that I love.
Thanks



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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Automotive Maintenance Show

[Robert J. Moore]

Larry
Not sure but I think I get your point.
With oil and antifreeze , one is not more important than the other, they
just have each there own function.
Look forward to the show.

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of Larry Stansifer
Sent: Monday, March 26, 2007 4:47 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Automotive Maintenance Show

Robert,

To put this thing in to a bodily perspective, (Oil or
coolant) would you rather go without blood or Oxigin?
Regards

Larry Stansifer

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
[mailto: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Robert
J. Moore
Sent: Monday, March 26, 2007 2:27 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Automotive Maintenance Show

Hay Larry So very glad to hear you are going to be a guest.
I was hoping they would be able to rope you into it some
day. I am going to put this one on a CD to keep. You
mentioned fluids bumper to bumper. Hope you can put some
emphasis on the coolant system. Next to oil I believe that a
low, or clogged coolant system can destroy a perfectly good
engine as quick as any thing. Just my unprofessional 2 cents
worth. As many of you that have read my posts know I spent
all last summer chasing down leaks in the coolant system on
my little s10. It is a good thing that I was keeping a close
watch on it because now I have a problem with the temp gage.
The up side is that I now have a perfectly sealed system. I
no longer am loosing a drop. and given the age and
condition of the truck I have decided to just continue to
moniter the coolant and drive the weels off of it.and not
put any more money into it accept for ruitine maintenance
like oil changes and brake pads and tires as needed. When
she pukes she pukes. I havbe had a great run with this
truck. For $750 I have gotten almost 2 years and 15,000
miles without ever being left stranded once. Big reason I am
going to pull most of the life support is that the body is
finally starting to take a nose dive. Best regards.

Robert

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
[mailto: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> ]On
Behalf Of Larry Stansifer
Sent: Monday, March 26, 2007 2:17 PM
Cc: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Automotive Maintenance Show

Hi Guys,

Well here is your chance to get even...
Don has invited me to participate in his weekly discussion
show. We will be talking about seasonal automotive service
and Maintenance. I am going to note a few areas that I
believe are particularly important and hope you folks can
take this list and expand on it.

1. Fluids bumper to bumper.

2. Belts, boots, Barings and brakes.

3. air-conditioning and cooling systems.

4. Warm weather and shock absorbers.

5. Q and A.

Regards

Larry Stansifer

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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Automotive Maintenance Show

[Robert J. Moore]

Hay Larry So very glad to hear you are  going to be a guest. I was hoping
they would be able to rope you into it some day.  I am going to put this one
on a CD to keep.
You mentioned fluids bumper to bumper. Hope you can put some emphasis on the
coolant system. Next to oil I believe that a low, or clogged coolant system
can destroy a perfectly good engine as quick as any thing.
Just my unprofessional 2 cents worth.
As many of you that have read my posts know I spent all last summer chasing
down leaks in the coolant system on my little s10. It is a good thing that I
was keeping a close watch on it because now I have a problem with the temp
gage. The up side is that I now have a perfectly sealed system. I no longer
am loosing a drop.  and given the age and condition of the truck I have
decided to just continue to moniter the coolant and drive the weels off of
it.and not put any more money into it accept for ruitine maintenance like
oil changes and brake pads and tires as needed.  When she pukes she pukes. I
havbe had a great run with this truck. For $750 I have gotten almost 2 years
and 15,000 miles without ever being left stranded once.
Big reason I am going to pull most of the life support is that the body is
finally starting to take a nose dive.
 Best regards.

Robert

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of Larry Stansifer
Sent: Monday, March 26, 2007 2:17 PM
Cc: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Automotive Maintenance Show

Hi Guys,

Well here is your chance to get even...
Don has invited me to participate in his weekly discussion
show. We will be talking about seasonal automotive service
and Maintenance.
I am going to note a few areas that I believe are
particularly important and hope you folks can take this list
and expand on it.

1. Fluids bumper to bumper.

2. Belts, boots, Barings and brakes.

3. air-conditioning and cooling systems.

4. Warm weather and shock absorbers.

5. Q and A.

Regards

Larry Stansifer

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RE: [BlindHandyMan] My Favourite Wire Stripper

[Robert J. Moore]

Victor
I have also used a knife for this task and yes it does work pretty well
until you are following a speaker wire on a home system and some how end up
with the hot cord of your wifes favorite lamp in your hands and end up
cutting that instead.

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Subject: [BlindHandyMan] My Favourite Wire Stripper

And before everyone goes thinking I'm going to talk about a buxom blonde or
fiery redhead, don't go there.

Seriously though, My father and I have always used a utility knife to strip
wire.

We would lay the wire to be stripped across our thumb in a cross pattern,
then put the knife of the blade parallel to our thumb.

This would allow for a more proper gauge of how much housing we were cutting
off the wire and how deep we needed to go.

I know, it wasn't the most safest way of stripping wire, but it was fast and
pretty accurate and does what you need in a pinch.

I've never cut myself, and the biggest problem I've ever had was with
telephone wire and it's minute housing.

I had to do those with my teeth, but the utility knife worked out with every
other wire I ever had to strip.

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[BlindHandyMan] speakers are installed.

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I installed the back speakers in my pick up today and it all turned out
good.
To differenciate between the 2 wires I held the clip with the cutout part
away from me and cut the left wire then I   tied that wire in a loop and did
the same on the other side and when I attached the wires I put the wire with
the larger tab on the wire that I had looped
And put the other wire with the wire that I had not looped.

After I had cut the other wire off of the clip of cource.
Hope this makes sence. I did not have a wire stripper so I had to use a wire
cutter and very carefully cut through the casing without cutting the wire
itself. That can be a challenge.
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RE: [BlindHandyMan] tyres

[Robert J. Moore]

What is Brookstone and do they have a web site?
As for tire tread depth, I don’t have a salution for measuring the exact
depth. However  if you feel between the treads every 6 inches or so you will
feel a raised line that goes from the inside of the tire to the out side.
Once the tread is worn down to those lines the tire is at its leagle limit.
I have heard them refered to as Nader bumps because Ralph Nader was
instrumental in making it mandatory for all tire manufacturers to
incorporate them in to all tires. Hope this helps.

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I have a talking tire gauge someone saw and bought for me from brookstone.
It differs from my visual tire gauge by 3 PSI but the difference is
consistent throughout the range we keep our tires and I honestly don't know
which of the two is correct. This pressure gauge is simple, holds the
measure after you take it so you can press a button and hear it repeated.
As it was sold at Brookstone, it is not made specifically for the blind, but
it works fine. I have nothing that gives audible feedback on tread wear,
however.
Ron Denis



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[BlindHandyMan] Checking anti freeze level

[Robert J. Moore]

Of cource never attempt to open the radiator cap until the engine has cooled
down.
Getting a little antifreeze on my hands does not bother me all that much but
if it can be avoided that is all the better. What I have found works is to
open the cap and with it loose lift it up and down in the neck of the
radiator. This will only tell you one thing. If it is full to the top you
will hear the cap hit the antifreezein that case tighten the cap and you are
good to go. If you don't detect any fluid then of cource you would need to
stick your finger in the radiator to see how low it is.
The other option which is probably even better is to put a straw in the
radiator and blow on it  as you lower it to see how low it is.
This methoud of blowing into the straw as you lower it also works very well
with the over flow.
To get a sence of what to listen to or feel, try doing this with a radiator
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[BlindHandyMan] How are your projects going?

[Robert J. Moore]

Hi Group
I post the folloing thoughts onDavid Ferrin's authority.
Many people ask for advice on a wide range of fixit issues and a lot of good
feed back is given. Some times the advice is born out of solid knowledge and
experience and some times out of a hunch of what might work.
This is all very good but what I think would be nice to see in addition to
all this  is people to share how there projects turn out and what worked and
what did not. We all like to hear success stories. I remember some one
keeping us posted about there shop that they had delivered to them and the
prep work that went in to getting the spot ready for the building.
And there have been others
I think we could all learn a lot from these experiences.

Even if your attempt was a dismal failure It might help some one else avoid
the same pitfall that you suffered.
So keep us posted

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RE: [BlindHandyMan] microwave arcing

[Robert J. Moore]

Toss the damb thing out the window and get a small convection oven.
Just my opinion but it is a good one.

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No, It was a dessert sauce. The container was definately a recycled
container. Karen could see the arcs jumping all around the top edge of it..
She quickly got it out before any harm was done.
I now know what to listen for and will immediately stop the oven.
Lenny
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Lenny,

It may be that if you were heating up some sort of meat; beef, pork,
chicken, etc that may cause the arcing as well. You know, those foods are
full of iron!

Bill Gallik
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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Portable ramps for wheelchair access

[Robert J. Moore]

If I read correctly you have a 14 inch rise.  1 inch per foot is a 14 foot
ramp. If you have 14 feet to work with then go for it.

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if you have 3 steps each about 3 inches hi you are goeing to need a ramp 9
ft long is'nt that a bit long?
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To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 11:08 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Portable ramps for wheelchair access

Aloha Mick,
I hear you, but I really feel strongly about having it 1 inch per
foot. Some people are better at controling their chairs than others,
and I think that in these times when so many people are aging, it
will add value to my home, not that I have any plans to sell now.
Also, I think that if one is using a manual chair, the gradual slope
is really important. Just my 2 cents worth.
Betsy

At 12:53 PM 3/7/2007, you wrote:

>Betsy,
>
>In my opinion, i think the one inch per foot slope for ramps is way
>too gradual in many instances. This can make it totally impractical
>to do in some instances, especially in a home. Wouldn't a better
>rule of thumb in your circumstance be to put in any ramp at all that
>could be negotiated by a wheelchair regardless of guidelines. It
>just seems to me that it would be more important to have some sort
>of ramp that is practical and manageable, rather than no ramp at all
>or one that you can't live with. In other words, steeper might be better
here.
>
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>Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 4:15 PM
>Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Portable ramps for wheelchair access
>
>Aloha all,
>We are designing a lanai/patio. I think I will be needing a portable
>ramp to make it accessible for people who use wheelchairs. We have 14
>inches from the ground to the bottom of our sliding door and I don't
>really want to make the lanai that high. I know we have to slant away
>from the house to keep water out. One of my friends brings his own
>chair when he comes to visit and I want him to be able to go out to
>the lanai independently. Also, I think I remember that we need a 50
>square inch flat surface for turning. Does anyone know if this is correct?
>Betsy
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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Help!

[Robert J. Moore]

Not sure but I think you might be able to get them at any auto parts store.
The ones that I have seen are a bit flexible and they have 3 or 4 stiff
wires running through a conduit type of sleve and the stiff wires at the end
are kind of curved inward. And the part that you hold in your hand is spring
loaded.

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where do we get one?

On Tue, 6 Mar 2007, Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press wrote:

> Gerry,
> I have this tool that I think is called a grabber. It has a long
> flexible bar that feels like a tight spring. You push a button on the
> top to open the claw-like prongs on the other end. Then when you push
> the tool into a drain, you release the button and it grabs hair and
> the like. I even picked up a ring out of a drain with that thing once.
> Betsy
>
> At 06:56 PM 3/5/2007, you wrote:
>
>> I've really, really got to unstoop a sink. It's a laundry-room sink. We
>> own two guide dogs and I think the drain is stopped with Labrador hair.
The
>> pipes are the older variety. You know--the metal pipes. Not the Pvc
pipes.
>> How do I unstop this pipe and get this sink back in circulation?
>>
>> Gerry
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>>
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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Duck tape.

[Robert J. Moore]

Interesting. I did not know that.

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Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Duck tape.

One of the more interesting things about duct tape, is that, in fact, it
was actually called duck d u c k tape. It was originally developed as an
all-purpose, somewhat water resistant, adhesive for the military. It was
named for the cotton duck fabric backing. After WW II HVAC guys started
using it to seal duct work and it then became known as duct d u c t tape.

so those people who mispronounce it as duck tape are actually calling it
by it's original name.

--
Blue skies.
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[BlindHandyMan] Duct Tape

[Robert J. Moore]

Duct tape is another one of those infinatly versatile products. Most of you
may already know this but as the name implies it was developed for duct
work.
What is interesting is that it will work to hold together almost any thing
but duct work. Reason is that the warm dry air eventually drys out the
adhesive and it simply comes unglued

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Subject: [BlindHandyMan] wd40 is interesting stouf

i hav hear a list of 2000 uses for wd40 not meny of them are official but
thing's people have found it useful for for exhampel
1. Use to loosen rusty nuts and screws, clean garden tools

2. Cleans piano keys

3. Keeps wicker chairs from squeaking

4. Lubricates small rolling toys

5. Keeps garden tools rust-free

6. Cleans patio door glide strip

an meny mor if anyone want's a coppy send me an email with the subjeckt of
wd40 rrequest

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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Sliding screen door rollers

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Betsy
If you go to the files page there is an article about patio doors it is
article 193

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Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Sliding screen door rollers

Aloha all,
Well, I guess it's time to do something about the screen on our
sliding door. It runs off the track every other month...

I looked to see if I could find a screw to take the rollers out so
that I could take them to the hardware store, but can't seem to find
anything that looks like a screw, a button to push, a slot to fit a
screwdriver... Any ideas?
Betsy



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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Sliding screen door rollers

[Robert J. Moore]

Are the rollers on the top and the bottom rides in a track with no rollers?
If this is the case you may have a bent track at the top.  If the rollers at
the top are bad you may need to lift up on the door to pull the bottom out
of the track and when you lift up on the door the rollers should clear the
track this may expose the screws to remove or adjust the rollers. If the
track at the top is bent you can try to reform it with a pair of plyers. I
have done this before with some success but you should take care not to make
too big of adjustments at a time. IF you cause a bend or creese in the track
you could have a mess on your hands.

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Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Sliding screen door rollers

Aloha all,
Well, I guess it's time to do something about the screen on our
sliding door. It runs off the track every other month...

I looked to see if I could find a screw to take the rollers out so
that I could take them to the hardware store, but can't seem to find
anything that looks like a screw, a button to push, a slot to fit a
screwdriver... Any ideas?
Betsy



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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Help!

[Robert J. Moore]

I think I would start by going and buying a snake and trying to pull all
that hair out.

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Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 10:56 PM
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Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Help!

I've really, really got to unstoop a sink. It's a laundry-room sink. We
own two guide dogs and I think the drain is stopped with Labrador hair. The
pipes are the older variety. You know--the metal pipes. Not the Pvc pipes.
How do I unstop this pipe and get this sink back in circulation?

Gerry



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RE: [BlindHandyMan] wiring speakers in my pickup

[Robert J. Moore]

Mic Thanks
I think that is all the info that I will need.

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Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 3:29 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] wiring speakers in my pickup

The wires will feel the same. However, there will be some sort of feelable
difference concerning the connector. It will either have opposite connectors
for each wire (female, male). Or, it could have the plastic connector keyed
in some way. Sometimes there is a slot over one of the terminals, or one
side of the plastic has a raised area, or something. You can use this to
determine the same wires on each wire connector. Simply figure this out and
mark the same wire on each connector in reference to this key with a piece
of tape. We should be talking about only 2 wires, after all.

You might be able to determine the type of terminals used in the factory
connector and add these terminals to your new wires and just plug them in
without cutting the wires.

Some stereo installers have wiring adapter kits for this purpose.
Crutchfield used to be a source for these.

Good Luck.

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From: Robert J. Moore
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 1:16 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] wiring speakers in my pickup

Thanks for all the good feedback it is helpful but my nain question if any
one knows is spasifically is, about the physical caricteristics of the wires
in the truck itself. Will one feel thinner than the other or will I have to
have some one sighted tell me the colors.
If they are for example one red and the other black
Then I will just make sure that both speakers get the black for negative and
red for positive or what ever the case may be for colors.

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Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 1:04 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] wiring speakers in my pickup

wiring speakers out of phase can make them sound like crap, but it won't
hurt the radio or speakers any. Although, for best long term results, it
is best to always wire them correctly when new. The, initialization of the
wire will be correct. I've done thousands of hours of listening on this
topic and that's my standard advice.
If I can help, though I don't know crap about vehicles, let me know.

On Sun, 4 Mar 2007, Robert J. Moore wrote:

> Hi
> I just baught a new pair of speakers for my pick up. The wires on the
pickup
> have a factory connecter and the new speakers came with leads that slide
> onto two seprat tabs the wider one is the positive and the narrower one is
> the negative. They happen to be 4 by 10, three ways. that mount on the
back
> corner of the cab.
> My question is how can I tell which of the wires are wich on the truck and
> with a standerd factory Delco radio does it matter which way they are
wired?
> I need to cut the factory connecter off and splice on the new wires that
> came with the speakers.
> I am assuming that I will get sound either way that I hook it up but I
don't
> know if over time it will do harm to either the speakers or the radio.
> If it is of any help I am talking about the rear speakers in my89 S10.
>
>
>
>

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RE: [BlindHandyMan] wiring speakers in my pickup

[Robert J. Moore]

Thanks for all the good feedback it is helpful but my nain question if any
one knows is spasifically is, about the physical caricteristics of the wires
in the truck itself. Will one feel thinner than the other or will I have to
have some one sighted tell me the colors.
If they are for example one red and the other black
Then I will just make sure that both speakers get the black for negative and
red for positive or what ever the case may be for colors.

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 1:04 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] wiring speakers in my pickup

wiring speakers out of phase can make them sound like crap, but it won't
hurt the radio or speakers any. Although, for best long term results, it
is best to always wire them correctly when new. The, initialization of the
wire will be correct. I've done thousands of hours of listening on this
topic and that's my standard advice.
If I can help, though I don't know crap about vehicles, let me know.

On Sun, 4 Mar 2007, Robert J. Moore wrote:

> Hi
> I just baught a new pair of speakers for my pick up. The wires on the
pickup
> have a factory connecter and the new speakers came with leads that slide
> onto two seprat tabs the wider one is the positive and the narrower one is
> the negative. They happen to be 4 by 10, three ways. that mount on the
back
> corner of the cab.
> My question is how can I tell which of the wires are wich on the truck and
> with a standerd factory Delco radio does it matter which way they are
wired?
> I need to cut the factory connecter off and splice on the new wires that
> came with the speakers.
> I am assuming that I will get sound either way that I hook it up but I
don't
> know if over time it will do harm to either the speakers or the radio.
> If it is of any help I am talking about the rear speakers in my89 S10.
>
>
>
>



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[BlindHandyMan] Whiny s10

[Robert J. Moore]

I forgot now who posted about their whiny s10

How is it going with tracking down the noise?
Did you ever remove the belt to see if that stopped the noise? I am sure you
know this but you can not run it too long this way but you will know almost
immediatlly if the noise is gone or not.
That is a critical first step.
One component that I forgot to mention in my last post on this topic was the
alternator. Although I don't think that is the problem.

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[BlindHandyMan] wiring speakers in my pickup

[Robert J. Moore]

Hi
I just baught a new pair of speakers for my pick up. The wires on the pickup
have a factory connecter and the new speakers came with leads that slide
onto two seprat tabs the wider one is the positive and the narrower one is
the negative. They happen to be 4 by 10, three ways.  that mount on the back
corner of the cab.
My question is how can I tell which of the wires are wich on the truck and
with a standerd factory Delco radio does it matter which way they are wired?
I need to cut the factory connecter off and splice on the new wires that
came with the speakers.
I am assuming that I will get sound either way that I hook it up but I don't
know if  over time it will do harm to either the speakers or the radio.
If it is of any help I am talking about the rear speakers in my89   S10.





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RE: [BlindHandyMan] gas grills

[Robert J. Moore]

Larry
You did not provide your email.
Send recipe  to
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of Larry Stansifer
Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2007 8:52 PM
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Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] gas grills

I have a double burner grill and both burners have a temp
regulator.
I have cranked this grill down so low as to do Dutch oven
cooking, baked fish, chicken or Devil dog barbecued ribs. I
have also turned it up high enough to do a quick steak or
burger.
It took a bit of getting use to but now I have made friends
with it and I love it.
BTW if you want the recipe for "devil Dog Barbecued ribs"
write me off list and I will send it to you.

Regards

Larry Stansifer

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 ] On Behalf Of clifford
Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2007 5:15 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] gas grills

Dear Don and list members:
I can not imagine a gas grill without a control valve
which regulates the temperature. If the grills have a
regulating valve, but the heat remains too intense, I would
contact the manufacturer or the dealer where it was
purchased, to discus a repair.
Our Sears grill, which is ten or fifteen years old, has
a whole in the bottom where grease or other juices drip out,
and there is a wire holder which holds a jar or can which
catch the material during cooking. It is easy to empty this
container between cook-outs.

I agree that charcoal still has the best flavor and the
next grill I buy will have that as an option, if not the
only method of cooking.

Yours Truly,

Clifford Wilson

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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Oil base paint question

[Robert J. Moore]

I don't know if using Kilz would work but it would bee a good question to
ask a paint person.

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I believe that there is primer that can be applied!

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Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Oil base paint question

Hi gang,
I know you can not use water base paint over oil base
paint. Is there something I can do, or use, short of removing
the oil base paint so I can do this? We aren't positive the
paint we are covering is oil base, but with our luck, it is. Any
suggestions?

Thanks,
Boop

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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Whiney 2000 Chevy s10

[Robert J. Moore]

Patric  What engine is this you have?
First thing  to do is to take off the serpentine belt and start the engine.
Don’t run it very long. This will point you in one of 2 directions.
If it still whines then you can pretty much eliminate every thing belt
driven including the belt itself being the cause. And start looking at
vacuumed, and even possible exhaust.
If the whining quits then you are looking at things like the Barings on
either the water pump, air-conditioning compressor, power steering, fan
clutch, idler pulley, tentioner pulley  Find some one with a mechanics
stethoscope.
One more thing to try and I admit I am grasping at straws with this last one
but you may want to try and pull the vaccume line off the PCV  valve and see
what that does.  If that stopps the noise then I don’t know what you would
do about that but it would point your mechanic in the write direction.
Let us know how this turns out
I amn diing to know.
Good luck

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Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 4:42 PM
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Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Whiney 2000 Chevy s10

Hey All!

I have a Chevy s10 that likes to whine. It all started after I had
re-installed my stock air filter back on the truck. The next day it
made a loud bang noise in the engine compartment and ever since then
it has been whining. A co-worker said that it sounds almost like the
"Jetson's Car" sound. Thats the best i can describe it. It definitely
changes with the speed of the vehicle and whine im idling it sounds
like a chirping and whining noise mixed. When i shut off the car and
the engine stops it lets like a whiney "sigh". I took it to a local
mechanic and they couldnt figure it out but said that they could
change the valve cover gasket to see if that fixes the problem. I
havent had them do anything yet but i wanted to get another opinion
before i have them try and then that not be it. Any help would be
greatly appreciated.

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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language

[Robert J. Moore]

Can you find a fist hammer at any of the home improvement stores or are they
hard to find?

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Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language

I have been known to use what I call a "fist hammer" which is a hammer
that has only two or three inches of the handle left. First started as
having broken the only hammer I took with me.
Then having success with that I kept it. Bought a new hammer.
The fist hammer is helpful when you can't afford to hit anything other
than the nail. So would a counter sink driver, (forget the name of that
thing) but trying to start a nail with that is annoying if not impossible.
You'll definitely use a shorter stroke and more force with a fist hammer.
Your angle will be right as you won't have the rest of the handle cuasing
a flaw in your grip.

On Mon, 26 Feb 2007, Robert J. Moore wrote:

> Lenny
> So my suspitions were write about choking up on the hammer being a bad
> habit.
> Now my question about that is, with some practice, will I be any less
likely
> to squarely hit the nail if I hold the hammer handle where I am supposed
to?
>
> -Original Message-
> From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>  [mailto:
blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> ]On
> Behalf Of Lenny McHugh
> Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 2:53 PM
> To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language
>
> I have no idea who is more prone to smash their fingers sighted or non
> sighted.
> According to the web site the tool is not made for the blind.
> I do remember something from my 8 grade wood shop teacher. Mr. Smith
yelled
> at any student who choacked up on a hammer. There is a slight pitch on the
> hammer's head relative to the arc of the handle. When holding properly it
> will prevent the nail from bending because the head of the hammer will
> squarely hit the nail.
> If I had a dollar for every time I heard myself or someone else getting
that
> lecture, I could purchase some new tools.
> Lenny
> - Original Message -
> From: "Robert J. Moore" < [EMAIL PROTECTED]
<mailto:robertjmoore%40earthlink.net> >
> To: < blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
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> Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 3:04 PM
> Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language
>
>
> Lenny
> I do not do as much wood working or carpentry and such, as I would like
to.
> Hence I don't use a hammer on a regular basis. Now this is a very honest
> question. Given a similar amount of experience, is a blind person more
> likely to have more difficulty hitting the nail than a sighted person.
> I always just thought that I had ahard time driving a nail as well as I
> think I should be able to.
> Because of my lack of experience.
> So really it boils down to is driving a nail a blindness issue. I figured
> since you know where the hammer is and you know where the nail is it
should
> not be a problem. Another way to put it is how much do sighted people rely
> on their sight to aim for the nail.
> I can drive a nail and get the job done but it is a bit of a chalange.
> I also have a bad habbit of choking up on the handle of the hammer. I
think
> because in my mind I feel that there is less of a chance of the head of
the
> hammer pivoting slightly to the left or rite and causing me to speak in my
> secondary language.
> Any feed back from those of you that use a hammer on a daily basis and had
> to go through the learning curve.
>
> -Original Message-
> From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
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> Behalf Of Lenny McHugh
> Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 10:33 AM
> To: Handyman-Blind
> Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language
>
> A friend just sent me this information. I took a quick look at the site
and
> they have some interesting items.
> Lenny
>
> Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language While Hammering. we talk
about
> devices that no blind or visually impaired person should be without
because
> they improve their lives in some way or another.
> Well, if you work with wood or find yourself hammering nails into things
> often, I have another gadget for you. This one not only keeps you safe but
> prevents you from using the colorful language that ofte

[BlindHandyMan] cars and towing

[Robert J. Moore]

Michael
Do the new Dodge mini vans have a full frame or a uni body? I could be wrong
but I think for towing a full frame  is much more durable and stable.




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RE: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing

[Robert J. Moore]

I have to agree with every thing Larry said. And if you go with a full size
pick up with a crew cab you would not need a trailer unless you wanted a pop
up to camp in. the other two options I see there are use a topper to store
your camping supplies and keep them dry. The other option is to get a cab
over camper that you could stay in. and when not in use the camper could be
taken off the truck.
I think the cab over camper will kill your milage when on the truck but I
don't think there is a perfect salution here So just go down your list of
pros and cons and have fun with it.
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Behalf Of Larry Stansifer
Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 11:56 AM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing

Jennifer,

Any vehicle equipped with a towing package will clearly
define it's towing capacity in either the owners manual or
in the case of pick-up trucks and some SUV's it will be on a
tag located on the driver side door post.
First of all if you plan on doing any towing at all
please-please-please stay away from any vehicle with front
wheel drive. The added length, width and tongue weight of
the towed vehicle will make that thing handle like a drunk
Elephant on a mud bank. Back in the days of married we had a
96 dodge ram 1500 extended cab pickup with the factory
towing package and a 5.9 leter v8. the truck was rated with
a towing capacity of 7500LBS but it was all the poor thing
could do to pull our 24-FT 4800LB vacation trailer over
donner pass. I did several performance upgrades to the motor
and suspension but it still wasn't any fun on a long trip so
be very skeptical of towing specifications.
Fuel mileage is an extremely difficult call to make. My
feeling has always been error on the side of performance and
versatility. There is nothing worse than making a $12,000 or
$15,000.00 investment only to find out 6 months later it
won't do the job for you.
You folks might consider taking a look at either the four
door or extended cab styles of pickup trucks

Regards

Larry Stansifer

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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
[mailto: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 ] On Behalf Of Jennifer
Jackson
Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 10:19 AM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing

Larry,

This will be our primary vehicle. I do not drive. Our kids
are all under eight, so they should fit in a regular back
seat for several more years. We are definitely looking at
used, and I hope to keep the price down.

My husband would happily replace our Suburban with another
just like it. My thoughts are why spend $6000 to get
another 15 year old vehicle. We could do the repairs needed
on this one, including replacing the air conditioner, for
about $2000. I think we should spend a little more and get
something much newer and better with gas consumption.

How do I figure out how much weight I am wanting to tow?

Jennifer

From: Larry Stansifer
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 4:47 AM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing

Jennifer,
You guys are about to make a very expensive decision so
let's see if the following might help you out.

1. Will this vehicle be your primary form of
transportation?
*daily driver*

2. How large are the rear seat occupants? and are they
still
growing?

3. Are you looking at new or pre-owned?

4. What is your price range?

5. Are you guys keepers or do you trade vehicles every
couple of years?

Regards

Larry Stansifer

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[mailto: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 ] On Behalf Of
Jennifer
Jackson
Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 10:16 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing

Hey Guys,

I am having a car dilemma that I sure hope you guys can
help
me out with. My family currently has a Suburban, but it is
time for something newer. We do a lot of camping and other
activities for which we fill up the interior space and add
a
car top carrier. The gas mileage for around town is
killing
us though. My thought has been to replace it with a car
that will hold our family of five, and then getting a
trailer to tow with the other stuff when we need it. Can a
car do this? Do I need a tow package? What questions am I
not thinking to ask?

I look forward to your answer and possible suggestions. We
are still driving that Suburban with the busted out back
window. My husband is itching to get something else soon.

Jennifer

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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Car delemma

[Robert J. Moore]

No but if you get a bus Let me know and my Wife and I can come out and help
you guys turn it into a luxury motor coach.
I am marginal as a handy man but between the four of us I think we could get
the job done. GRIN

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Behalf Of Jennifer Jackson
Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 11:20 AM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Car delemma

have you been talking to my husband? *smile* He would be ecstatic about a
bus.

Jennifer

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To: Blind Handyman
Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 12:01 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Car delemma

Jenefer
How about finding a retired school bus at an auction?
That way you would have a lot of room for camping in and you would have the
added fun of turning that gem into a custom motor coach.

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RE: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing

[Robert J. Moore]

couple  more things  to consider is some thing like an s10 blazer or a GMC
Gymmy   or if you like some other brand That way you would have the lugsury
and room of a car and better milage than your big suberbin. Also you would
have a full truck frame  and rear weel drive which I think is much better
for towing.
I don't know about other models but I believe some if not all Dodge caravans
have a uni body construction which I don't think will stand up as well over
the long haul.

So what I might look for is some thing with a full frame, 5plus passenger
interior, preferably a 4 door, and rear wheel drive. From there you can
check out gas milage.
What I am really saying is there are much smaller versions of what you now
have and you won't need much cargo space since you can pull a pop up or just
a utility trailer for your stuff.

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Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 5:26 AM
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you need a to bar fitted and then if you have the power you can toe anything
- Original Message -
From: Jennifer Jackson
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 5:15 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing

Hey Guys,

I am having a car dilemma that I sure hope you guys can help me out with. My
family currently has a Suburban, but it is time for something newer. We do a
lot of camping and other activities for which we fill up the interior space
and add a car top carrier. The gas mileage for around town is killing us
though. My thought has been to replace it with a car that will hold our
family of five, and then getting a trailer to tow with the other stuff when
we need it. Can a car do this? Do I need a tow package? What questions am I
not thinking to ask?

I look forward to your answer and possible suggestions. We are still driving
that Suburban with the busted out back window. My husband is itching to get
something else soon.

Jennifer

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[BlindHandyMan] Car delemma

[Robert J. Moore]

Jenefer
How about finding a retired school bus at an auction?
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RE: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing

[Robert J. Moore]

Yes you can tow a camper with a car but in general not really the best
option.
I will let some one more qualified handle that part of the question.
Another option to consider if you have the room is to get a suitable car for
the family that will be big enough yet give you good gas milage and also get
a large conversion van. If you budget write this might work out good for
you. You could consider a bit less budget for the car and leave a little
budgeting room for the van. If you shop around you should be able to get a
hell of a deal on an older van that has a good drive train with out spending
a lot.
With the price of gas going up the price of big vans are going down. If you
consider this option I would not let high milage bother you too much. I will
check my local listings for you to give you an example of what is out there,
if you like.I am always looking at  vehicle listings any way.

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of Jennifer Jackson
Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 11:16 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing

Hey Guys,

I am having a car dilemma that I sure hope you guys can help me out with. My
family currently has a Suburban, but it is time for something newer. We do a
lot of camping and other activities for which we fill up the interior space
and add a car top carrier. The gas mileage for around town is killing us
though. My thought has been to replace it with a car that will hold our
family of five, and then getting a trailer to tow with the other stuff when
we need it. Can a car do this? Do I need a tow package? What questions am I
not thinking to ask?

I look forward to your answer and possible suggestions. We are still driving
that Suburban with the busted out back window. My husband is itching to get
something else soon.

Jennifer

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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language

[Robert J. Moore]

Larry that’s brilliant. I will definetly add that technique to my arsenal.
By the way are you ready to race your Hell camino against my little s10
hotrod. And since your 383 and my 4.3 are to my knowledge the same block
configuration with the exeption being that you have two more cilenders. Is
it fair to have you pull the front 2 plug wires?
LOL
Well to be fair I suppose that would not be very kind to your Motor.

Hope to meet you and your car some day.
Regards
robert
-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of Larry Stansifer
Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 4:14 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language

Robert,

As per my last few posts to this list, I go to great lengths
not to have anything to do with wood. My mastery of that
particular molecular structure is to cut it into fire-place
lengths and enjoy the warmth created by it's destruction.
That said, I do have a fair amount of experience with
hammers and punches, a few chisels and a whole variety of
baring, bushing and seal removers and installers. For
those special moments when the only tools that will get the
job done is a 4LB short handled sledge and the biggest
chisel in the tool-box take a pair of vice-grips and snap
them to the chisel shank. This goes a long way toward saving
smashed appendages.

Regards

Larry Stansifer

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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
[mailto: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Robert
J. Moore
Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 1:05 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up
Your Language

Lenny
I do not do as much wood working or carpentry and such, as I
would like to. Hence I don’t use a hammer on a regular
basis. Now this is a very honest question. Given a similar
amount of experience, is a blind person more likely to have
more difficulty hitting the nail than a sighted person. I
always just thought that I had ahard time driving a nail as
well as I think I should be able to. Because of my lack of
experience. So really it boils down to is driving a nail a
blindness issue. I figured since you know where the hammer
is and you know where the nail is it should not be a
problem. Another way to put it is how much do sighted people
rely on their sight to aim for the nail. I can drive a nail
and get the job done but it is a bit of a chalange. I also
have a bad habbit of choking up on the handle of the hammer.
I think because in my mind I feel that there is less of a
chance of the head of the hammer pivoting slightly to the
left or rite and causing me to speak in my secondary
language. Any feed back from those of you that use a hammer
on a daily basis and had to go through the learning curve.

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
[mailto: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> ]On
Behalf Of Lenny McHugh
Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 10:33 AM
To: Handyman-Blind
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up
Your Language

A friend just sent me this information. I took a quick look
at the site and they have some interesting items. Lenny

Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language While
Hammering. we talk about devices that no blind or visually
impaired person should be without because they improve their
lives in some way or another. Well, if you work with wood or
find yourself hammering nails into things often, I have
another gadget for you. This one not only keeps you safe but
prevents you from using the colorful language that often
occurs when working with a hammer. The inventor of this
intelligent gadget must have bruised his thumb many a times
while using the hammer. He or she obviously got tired of
this and created a device that will help you keep the hammer
on the right target. The ThumbSaver was designed and tested
by real tradesmen and lends a helping hand when driving
nails, screws, fence staples, or just about any fastener.
You can use ThumbSaver on nearly any job from fine trim or
craft work to the largest framing jobs, building fences,
decks or installing joist hangers.

A strong magnet is machined into the durable ergonomically
designed aluminum shaft and finished off with a comfort
grip. Just pull the tool out of your pack or tool belt, pick
up a fastener with the magnet and drive the nail or screw!
Once you use it you will know why it is called the
ThumbSaver! The thumbSaver comes with two sizes: large is 7
½ inches long with a 7/8 inch grip. Mini is 6 inches long
with a 5/8 inch grip.

Go to

www.Awesometools.com

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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Lawn Edges Are Put To The Test

[Robert J. Moore]

Ray Lets not get ahead of our selves now.
I have to dig down through 18 iches of snow just to find my lawn. And when I
do it is frozen solid.
LOL
But really thanks for the post I will put it in my BHM folder for when
spring gets here.

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of Boyce, Ray
Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 2:29 PM
To: blindhandyman@Yahoogroups.Com
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
requires the user to stand to the side of the edging path and move the
unit along laterally,
making directional control slightly more challenging than using a
traditional, dedicated edger.

Xtra Edg

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language

[Robert J. Moore]

Lenny
So my suspitions were write about choking up on the hammer being a bad
habit.
Now my question about that is, with some practice, will I be any less likely
to squarely hit the nail if I hold the hammer handle where I am supposed to?

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of Lenny McHugh
Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 2:53 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language

I have no idea who is more prone  to smash their fingers sighted or non
sighted.
According to the web site the tool is not made for the blind.
I do remember something from my 8 grade wood shop teacher. Mr. Smith yelled
at any student who choacked up on a hammer. There is a slight pitch on the
hammer's head relative to the arc of the handle. When holding properly it
will prevent the nail from bending because the head of the hammer will
squarely hit the nail.
If I had a dollar for every time I heard myself or someone else getting that
lecture, I could purchase some new tools.
Lenny
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To: 
Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 3:04 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language


Lenny
I do not do as much wood working or carpentry and such, as I would like to.
Hence I don't use a hammer on a regular basis. Now this is a very honest
question. Given a similar amount of experience, is a blind person more
likely to have more difficulty hitting the nail than a sighted person.
I always just thought that I had ahard  time driving a nail as well as I
think I should be able to.
Because of my lack of experience.
So really it boils down to is driving a nail a  blindness issue. I figured
since you know where the hammer is and you know where the nail is it  should
not be a problem. Another way to put it is how much do sighted people rely
on their sight to aim for the nail.
I can drive a nail and get the job done but it is a bit of a chalange.
I also have a bad habbit of choking up on the handle of the hammer. I think
because in my mind I feel that there is less of a chance of the head of the
hammer pivoting slightly to the left or rite and causing me to speak in my
secondary language.
Any feed back from those of you that use a hammer on a daily basis and had
to go through the learning curve.

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of Lenny McHugh
Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 10:33 AM
To: Handyman-Blind
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language

A friend just sent me this information. I took a quick look at the site and
they have some interesting items.
Lenny

Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language While Hammering. we talk about
devices that no blind or visually impaired person should be without because
they improve their lives in some way or another.
Well, if you work with wood or find yourself hammering nails into things
often, I have another gadget for you. This one not only keeps you safe but
prevents you from using the colorful language that often occurs when working
with a hammer. The inventor of this intelligent gadget must have bruised his
thumb many a times while using the hammer. He or she obviously got tired of
this and created a device that will help you keep the hammer on the right
target. The ThumbSaver was designed and tested by real tradesmen and lends a
helping hand when driving nails, screws, fence staples, or just about any
fastener. You can use ThumbSaver on nearly any job from fine trim or craft
work to the largest framing jobs, building fences, decks or installing joist
hangers.

A strong magnet is machined into the durable ergonomically designed aluminum
shaft and finished off with a comfort grip. Just pull the tool out of your
pack or tool belt, pick up a fastener with the magnet and drive the nail or
screw! Once you use it you will know why it is called the ThumbSaver! The
thumbSaver comes with two sizes: large is 7 1/2 inches long with a 7/8 inch
grip. Mini is 6 inches long with a 5/8 inch grip.

Go to

www.Awesometools.com

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RE: [BlindHandyMan] pumpkin iron

[Robert J. Moore]

I don't know but I once had baught a bunch of green bannannas and all but
one of them turned wripe. I think it must have sat there for 2 months and
did not wripen or spoil. I finally pitched it.

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Behalf Of tunecollector
Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 2:09 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] pumpkin iron

Back in September, my grandson brought a pumpkin from school and it has been
sitting on top of a cabinet in our livingroom ever since.This pumpkin is
still as firm as it ever was. I am convinced that it is either on steroids
or is an alien strain. How long can a pumpkin last?

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RE: [BlindHandyMan] What Causes Static Electricity

[Robert J. Moore]

Most of us wont be able to see this but my wife discovered that if you cause
a static electricity charge near a flouresant bulb such as the small type
that you screw into a standard light socket it will cause the bulb to glow
for a split second.


-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of Ray Boyce
Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 12:28 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] What Causes Static Electricity

Hi Everyone
Static electricity is usually caused when certain materials are rubbed
against each other, like wool on plastic or the soles of your shoes on the
carpet.
The process causes electrons to be pulled from the surface of one material
and relocated on the surface of the other material.

Rubbing a balloon on a wool sweater
creates charges on the surfaces

The material that loses electrons ends up with an excess of positive (+)
charges. The material that gains electrons ends up an excess of negative (-)
charges
on its surface.

Electrons pulled from orbit

The gain or loss of electrons can be explained by recalling that atoms
consist of a nucleus of neutrons and positively charged protons, surrounded
by negatively
charged electrons. Normally, there is the same number of electrons as
protons in each atom.

But if some object pulls away electrons from their orbit or shell around the
nucleus, that causes the atom to have a positive charge because it has more
protons than electrons. Likewise, the other material will have extra
electrons in its shell, giving the atoms a negative charge.

Charges on surface

Note that the charged atoms are on the surface of the material. Static
electricity is different than regular electricity that flows through metal
wires.
Most of the time the materials involved in static electricity are
nonconductors of electricity.

If electrical charges build up on the outside of a metal, most of them will
dissipate into the metal, similar to an electrical current.

Prefers dry air

When the air is humid, water molecules can collect on the surface of various
materials. This can prevent the buildup of electrical charges. The reason
has
to do with the shape of the water molecule and its own electrical forces.

Thus, static electricity is formed much better when the air is dry or the
humidity is low.

Force field causes attraction

An object that has static electricity charges built up on its surface has an
electrical force field coming from the surface. This field will mildly
attract
neutral objects or those with no charge. The field will strongly attract an
object that has an opposite charge on its surface. From this we get the
expression:
"Opposites attract."

If two objects have the same charge, the electrical force field will cause
those objects to push away from each other or repel.

Attraction

Rub a balloon on a wool sweater. The balloon collects negative electrical
charges on its surface and the wool collects positive charges. You can then
stick
the balloon to the wall, which does not have an excess of either charge. The
balloon will also stick to the wool, although the charges may jump back to
the original material in a short time.

You can also run a comb through your hair to charge the comb with static
electricity. The comb can then be used to attract neutral pieces of tissue.

Picking up tissue with a comb

Repulsion

Comb your hair on a dry day or after using a hair drier. The plastic comb
collects negative charges from the hair, causing the hair to have an excess
of
positive charges. Since like charges repel, the hair strand will tend to
push away from each other, causing the "flyaway hair" effect.

Why sparks fly

When two objects that have opposite charges get near each other, the
electrical field pulls them together.

What actually happens is that the negatively charged (-) electrons are
attracted to the atoms in the other material that have an excess positive
(+) charge.
Things are much more stable if all the atoms have an equal number of (+) and
(-) charges.

Strong forces hold electrons

The reason the electrons can't leave their present material is because of
strong molecular forces that keep them where they are. If there are enough
positive
(+) charges attracting them, and the distance is not too great, some of the
electrons will break loose and fly across the gap to the (+) side.

Once it starts

Once a few electrons start to move across the gap, they heat up the air,
such that more and more will jump across the gap. This heats the air even
more.
It all happens very fast, and the air gets so hot that it glows for a short
time. That is a spark.

The same thing happens with lightning, except on a much larger scale, with
higher voltages and current.

Ben Franklin

Ben Franklin proved that lightning was static electricity by flying a kite
in a storm and detecting static electricity by seeing the hairs on the kite
string
stand on end and creating a spark with a metal key. This dangerous
e

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language

[Robert J. Moore]

Lenny
I do not do as much wood working or carpentry and such, as I would like to.
Hence I don’t use a hammer on a regular basis. Now this is a very honest
question. Given a similar amount of experience, is a blind person more
likely to have more difficulty hitting the nail than a sighted person.
I always just thought that I had ahard  time driving a nail as well as I
think I should be able to.
Because of my lack of experience.
So really it boils down to is driving a nail a  blindness issue. I figured
since you know where the hammer is and you know where the nail is it  should
not be a problem. Another way to put it is how much do sighted people rely
on their sight to aim for the nail.
I can drive a nail and get the job done but it is a bit of a chalange.
I also have a bad habbit of choking up on the handle of the hammer. I think
because in my mind I feel that there is less of a chance of the head of the
hammer pivoting slightly to the left or rite and causing me to speak in my
secondary language.
Any feed back from those of you that use a hammer on a daily basis and had
to go through the learning curve.

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of Lenny McHugh
Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 10:33 AM
To: Handyman-Blind
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language

A friend just sent me this information. I took a quick look at the site and
they have some interesting items.
Lenny

Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language While Hammering. we talk about
devices that no blind or visually impaired person should be without because
they improve their lives in some way or another.
Well, if you work with wood or find yourself hammering nails into things
often, I have another gadget for you. This one not only keeps you safe but
prevents you from using the colorful language that often occurs when working
with a hammer. The inventor of this intelligent gadget must have bruised his
thumb many a times while using the hammer. He or she obviously got tired of
this and created a device that will help you keep the hammer on the right
target. The ThumbSaver was designed and tested by real tradesmen and lends a
helping hand when driving nails, screws, fence staples, or just about any
fastener. You can use ThumbSaver on nearly any job from fine trim or craft
work to the largest framing jobs, building fences, decks or installing joist
hangers.

A strong magnet is machined into the durable ergonomically designed aluminum
shaft and finished off with a comfort grip. Just pull the tool out of your
pack or tool belt, pick up a fastener with the magnet and drive the nail or
screw! Once you use it you will know why it is called the ThumbSaver! The
thumbSaver comes with two sizes: large is 7 ½ inches long with a 7/8 inch
grip. Mini is 6 inches long with a 5/8 inch grip.

Go to

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RE: [BlindHandyMan] avoiding electrical shock

[Robert J. Moore]

So if a lemon will give me about a volt, could I start my car with say about
12 to 15 lemons? Oh I almost forgot we have to consider amperage. I think I
probably could not get a few hundred amps out of 12 to 15 lemons.
LOL

-Original Message-
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Behalf Of Max Robinson
Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2007 7:20 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] avoiding electrical shock

You need two different kinds of metal. Of the kinds that are easy to get
and not too toxic, zink and copper work the best. It's not the potato that
generates the electricity, it's the small amount of acid in there. A citrus
fruit works better and a lemon the best. You just stick the metal pieces
into the potato, or lemon, and connect wires to them. I think a lemon will
give you about a volt. I don't know how much you can get from a potato.

Regards.

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To: < blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
>
Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2007 5:10 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] avoiding electrical shock

About potatos.
I have always heard about taking out broken light bulbs with potatos and I
have even done it my self and it works great.
Now I have a question about potatos in particular. I have heard that you can
power a very small light or some thing by hooking it up some how to a
potato. I don't know if you hook one lead to the potato and one to a glass
of water or one to the potato and the other to a metal ground or how that
works. Can any one address this little bit of trivia?
Second if a potato has some type of charge how does that fit into the
equation when handling the potential of a live circuit?

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
[mailto: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> ]On
Behalf Of Dale Leavens
Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2007 11:24 AM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] avoiding electrical shock

A potato will probably comply with instructions more readily that is true!

Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada
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From: "rj" < [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:rjf1%40velocity.net>
<mailto:rjf1%40velocity.net> >
To: < blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
>
Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2007 11:56 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] avoiding electrical shock

> Isn't it a lot simpler to just use a potato?
>
> - Original Message -
> From: Dale Leavens
> To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2007 11:45 AM
> Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] avoiding electrical shock
>
>
> Clifford,
>
> An addendum to #8:
>
> Regardless of complaints of sensations, instruct spouse or significant
> other
> to remove residual bulb detritus by rotating it counter clockwise. IF she
> is
> experiencing difficulties in comprehension try the instruction "Lefty
> Loosy".
>
> Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada
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> Skype DaleLeavens
> Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat.
>
> - Original Message -
> From: "clifford" < [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:clifford%40tds.net>
<mailto:clifford%40tds.net> >
> To: < blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> >
> Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2007 11:23 AM
> Subject: [BlindHandyMan] avoiding electrical shock
>
> > Dear David:
> > One fairly safe way to check for the presence of electrical voltage,
> > before working on your lights would be the following:
> > 1. dig a whole in the lawn just outside your garage, about eight

RE: [BlindHandyMan] avoiding electrical shock

[Robert J. Moore]

About potatos.
I have always heard about taking out broken light bulbs with potatos and I
have even done it my self and it works great.
Now I have a question about potatos in particular. I have heard that you can
power a very small light or some thing by hooking  it up some how to a
potato. I don’t know if you hook one lead to the potato and one to a glass
of water or one to the potato and the other to a metal ground or how that
works. Can any one address this little bit of trivia?
Second if a potato has some type of charge how does that fit into the
equation when handling the potential of a live circuit?

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of Dale Leavens
Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2007 11:24 AM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] avoiding electrical shock

A potato will probably comply with instructions more readily that is true!

Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada
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From: "rj" < [EMAIL PROTECTED]  >
To: < blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
>
Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2007 11:56 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] avoiding electrical shock

> Isn't it a lot simpler to just use a potato?
>
> - Original Message -
> From: Dale Leavens
> To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
> Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2007 11:45 AM
> Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] avoiding electrical shock
>
>
> Clifford,
>
> An addendum to #8:
>
> Regardless of complaints of sensations, instruct spouse or significant
> other
> to remove residual bulb detritus by rotating it counter clockwise. IF she
> is
> experiencing difficulties in comprehension try the instruction "Lefty
> Loosy".
>
> Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
> Skype DaleLeavens
> Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat.
>
> - Original Message -
> From: "clifford" < [EMAIL PROTECTED]  >
> To: < blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 >
> Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2007 11:23 AM
> Subject: [BlindHandyMan] avoiding electrical shock
>
> > Dear David:
> > One fairly safe way to check for the presence of electrical voltage,
> > before working on your lights would be the following:
> > 1. dig a whole in the lawn just outside your garage, about eight feet
> > deep;
> > 2. Fill the whole with a mixture of soil and ground charcoal;
> > 3. Wet the whole with several gallons of water which is introduced at a
> > slow rate;
> > 4. Drive a standard copper-coated eight foot ground rod down in to the
> > whole tamping the loose mixture around the ground rod:
> > 5. attach a heavy copper wire to the ground rod and using insolated
> > gloves, use the other end of the copper wire to probe the entire area
> > inside and on the edge of the light socket and broken bulb, taking care
> > not to cut yourself on any glass that may remain;
> > 6. Once the probing is done, attach one lead of a volt meter to the
> > copper wire, and using the other probe from the volt meter, check to
> > ascertain if there is any voltage measured from all points available to
> > you and the wire
> > 7. If no voltage differential is found, you are safe to touch the
> > remains of the bulb;
> >
> > 8. a short cut, have your significant other to stick her finger in to
> the
> > the remains of the light bulb, while making sure to touch the outer
> edge
> > of the bulb at the same time If you hear no complaints, then it is safe
> > to remove the broken bulb.
> >
> > ;
> >
> > Lastly, if she does protest a bit after touching the broken bulb,
> because
> > of a tingling sensation, run for your life!
> >
> > Yours Truly,
> >
> > Clifford Wilson
> >
> > [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/

> >
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RE: [BlindHandyMan] RE: BHM get together

[Robert J. Moore]

Don
So just so I am clear you are indeed talking about 2008 and not this
upcoming November, correct?
Are they only held every 2 years? Well I trust it will be well worth the
wait.

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of Don
Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 2:38 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] RE: BHM get together

Hello Robert, as far as I know the next big B H M M conference will be
November of 08.
Should be a fine time. location to be anounced. Don

- Original Message -
From: Robert J. Moore
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 12:09 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] RE: BHM get together

I posted a couple of weeks ago asking when the Blind Handy Man get together
was going to be held. I never really did get an answer. I would like to
start making plans for it. I really don't want to miss it this time around.
I want to have my wife Race larry's Elcameeno with my little s10.
But just to make it fair since I have a v6 and Larry has a v8 and as far as
I know they are pretty much the same block He needs to pull the 2 front plug
wires.
Grin
Robert

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[mailto: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> ]On
Behalf Of Phil Parr
Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 8:46 AM
To: blind like me
Cc: list handy
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Maybe this week.

I could tell you a good story but to tell the truth I just went to sleep in
my chair. It is my understanding you all had a good crowd anyway and that is
good.
So, shell we try again tonight, nine eastern, blind handyman room at for the
people.
By the way, does anyone have a list of key strokes for winamp. Seams like I
had such a list until my outlook crashed last summer.

See you all tonight, Phil Parr.

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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Don's valve stem leak (As heard on episode 189 of Blind Handyman show)

[Robert J. Moore]

Don
glad you got your tire problem resolved.
I have a question for you. Are you down there in Texas or up in the frozen
tundra? I figure you are not driving this thing in the cold and snow. But
either way if not for you What I have to say might be useful for others on
the list. Up here in the north country what can some times happen is when
there is a sever drop in temp and a lot of moisture  the valve stem can get
iced up and leak. This is very rare and I have only seen it for myself one
time. This winhter I noticed the tire on the pick up was low and when I went
to fill it up I heard an awful howell from the valve stem I had to air it up
again the next day but after that it was fine.


-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of Don
Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 2:29 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Don's valve stem leak (As heard on episode 189
of Blind Handyman show)

Good deal, I will keep this info in mind in the future. I got home, and took
the cap off the valve, and sprayed just a touch of WD 40, on the stem,
flicked it a few times with my tiny screw driver. put air in the tire, it
has worked fine. I guess a little dirt are something got in to the valve.
Thanks for the info. regards Don

- Original Message -
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To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 11:49 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Don's valve stem leak (As heard on episode 189 of
Blind Handyman show)

Hi Don,

I heard on the Blind Handyman show that you were having a leak from the
valve stem on your scooter. You can pick up a valve core removing tool at
any auto parts store. The tool looks like a small screw driver with a slot
in the business end. You put it down around the little thing you were
flicking back and forth in side the valve stem which is called a valve stem
core. Turn it counter clockwise to remove the core, being careful , if
there is any pressure still in the tire, that it doesn't fly out and you
loose it. Once you have it out, you can clean it and put it back in or take
it to the auto parts store and get one like it and replace it.

Hope this helps :)

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[BlindHandyMan] RE: BHM get together

[Robert J. Moore]

I posted a couple of weeks ago asking when the Blind Handy Man get together
was going to be held. I never really did get an answer. I would like to
start making plans for it. I really don't want to miss it this time around.
I want to have my wife Race larry's Elcameeno with my little s10.
But just to make it fair since I have a v6 and Larry has a v8 and as far as
I know they are pretty much the same block He needs to pull the 2 front plug
wires.
Grin
Robert


-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of Phil Parr
Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 8:46 AM
To: blind like me
Cc: list handy
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Maybe this week.

I could tell you a good story but to tell the truth I just went to sleep in
my chair. It is my understanding you all had a good crowd anyway and that is
good.
So, shell we try again tonight, nine eastern, blind handyman room at for the
people.
By the way, does anyone have a list of key strokes for winamp. Seams like I
had such a list until my outlook crashed last summer.

See you all tonight, Phil Parr.

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[BlindHandyMan] Hi impact nail driver.

[Robert J. Moore]

When I was helping a friend re moddle his house we ran into some old plaster
that we could not drive a nail into because it was just too hard and would
just bend the nail.
For these types of stubborn materials what we found was a gaget that is toob
shaped and in shourt you put the nail in one side and about half way tward
the back is a place to put a small charge that looks a bit like a bullet and
it is filled with some type of explosive powder, it smells like gun powder
so I assume that is what it is.
I am really not sure but I would assume that this tool was designed for
driving nails into concrete.
Now to finish the description. Now that you have the nail in the one end and
the charge in place you hit the other end with a hammer and it drives in the
nail.
This thing makes a hell of a bang.
I would say that ear protection is not optional
I did not use this tool myself but looking at how it works I would say that
this tool very much can be used safely. However I would add that like most
tools you can not afford to be careless with it. Because it really packs a
punch.

Have any of you ever used this tool that I am describing?

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of Boyce, Ray
Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 5:27 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] New Tool Review

Hi Everyone
GMC Website -
http://www.gmcompany.com 

GMC 18v Magnesium Strike Allnailer
Review

So you have a nail to drive... what are your options? Naturally, the first
that probably comes to mind is the trusty old hammer (in its many
variations).
Next on the list is probably the pneumatic nail gun (and its many
variations). But what comes after that? Suddenly the options become
extremely limited.

Well, Global Machinery Company (GMC) is attempting to add yet another nail
driving tool variant to the list of possibilities with their new Magnesium
Allnailer
tool. It promises to offer all the ease of a power tool but without the
restriction of expensive or hard to find nails for pneumatic tools. Plus,
it's
a world's first in terms of nailer design! Let's see how it works, and
whether it does the job it is designed to do well.

GMC Magnesium Allnailer
When I first saw and heard about the Allnailer, I immediately thought...
"here we go, another cordless nail gun that is probably not powerful enough
to
drive anything more than brads into softwoods", like many other cordless
nail guns and bradders flooding the market. When one purchases such a tool,
they
often end up having to buy a pneumatic nail gun and compressor because they
discover the cordless nailers are just not up to scratch for most tasks. So
what makes the Allnailer different to these other cordless nailers?

Well, to begin with, the Allnailer functions a little differently to most
nail guns. Instead of a single, rapid burst of air that is used to thrust a
driver
on conventional pneumatic nailers, the Allnailer uses somewhat of a
continuous hammering action, much like you would experience with an air
hammer chisel,
or a jackhammer. So the nail is driven in with successive blows rather than
one single burst of power. This alone offers benefits over other nail gun
types
which we will see later. But for now, lets take a look at the features of
the Allnailer from the outside.

Packaging and Contents
The Allnailer ships in a plastic molded case. It offers great protection
during shipping, and when transporting the tool around. As a result, the
tool arrived
free of dings, dents or other shipping damage. Inside the case you will find
the Allnailer itself, two 18v batteries, and a user manual. Naturally, being
a "new" tool in terms of design, every new owner should read the instruction
guides. This nailer works differently to pneumatic nailers, and hence,
requires
different steps and technique to drive nails. The full color product manual
will provide all the instruction you will need to operate the tool correctly
and safely.

The Power Packs + Charger
The Allnailer ships with two 18v Nickel Cadmium (NiCad) cordless batteries.
Each has a 1.5Ah capacity, which is probably average for a reasonably good
quality
power tool. The batteries connect to the bottom of the Allnailer handle via
standard battery clips that are secure, but easy to remove when you need to
switch a battery or charge one up. The batteries actually slide onto the
bottom of the tool and then click in place to secure them. Naturally, a
mains
charger is included in the kit for restoring battery charge levels. In the
marketing blurb it states the charger is a 1-hour rapid charger. I have been
skeptical of these claims with other product reviews in the past because the
batteries end up taking anywhere between 2 to 4 hours to charge. The 1 hour
charger in this kit however does indeed seem to rate to the one hour mark. I
timed the first charge cycle of the batteries and it came in at around 1
hour
15 minutes, but it could have

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Up Close with table Saws

[Robert J. Moore]

Hi
My table saw has a miter gage that the bar is 90 degrees on either side.
What this means is that the miter gage can be lifted straight up So when the
part that you hold the stock to is pulled back past the edge of the table it
falls down and the bar on the gage comes out of the groove. This limits how
far back I can pull the stock. Do some tables have a gage that slides more
into a groove type setup so the gage is held down inside the groove while
you are moving it.
Hope this makes sence. This is my first table saw so I don't know how others
are set up.

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 1:27 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Up Close with table Saws

thank you Dale. I thinks me got it.

On Mon, 19 Feb 2007, Dale Leavens wrote:

> Really there are only two guides. The mitre gauge and the rip fence.
>
> The mitre gauge has a long bar which slides in a milled groove in the
table
> top and it's fence can be pivoted around the vertical axis usually through
a
> little more than 45 degrees left or right of right angles to the direction
> of the guide bar.
>
> The rip fence is a long bar which is oriented parallel to the blade and
runs
> on rails one on the leading edge of the saw table the other on the rear
edge
> of the table. It can be slid nearer or further from the blade usually to
the
> right of the blade. It can be slid right off the end of the rails when
> desired to be removed.
>
> There are a variety of additional sleds and jigs and guides which can be
> applied to either the mitre gauge or the rip fence.I have a rather
wonderful
> tennoning jig which runs in the mitre slot of the table saw and will hold
a
> work piece vertically for cutting the cheek cuts. There are feather boards
> which can be wedged into the mitre slot for keeping stock held firmly
> against the rip fence as it is being pushed through.
>
> Generally the mitre gauge and the rip fence that comes with a saw are less
> than perfect but replacing them with higher quality can be very expensive.
> Recently someone here I just now forget who was looking for a replacement
> for their saw.
>
> I just saw a rather wonderful third party rip fence replacement called the
> AcuSquare available at the sawshop.com while at the woodworking show in
> London last week. This fence, in addition to being reliably adjustable to
> absolutely parallel and keeping that way is made of extruded aluminium
with
> 'T' slots running it's length on the three exposed surfaces onto which
jigs
> and/or hold-downs can either be secured or guided like sleds and onto
which
> sacrificial fencing can easily and securely be attached. This device
starts
> as a mere $260 Canadian I think but can be had with rails out to 50 inches
> for those with a suitably huge cabinet saw at of course suitably
incremental
> prices. They have them for router tables and band saws too.
>
> There are also sliding tables which can be used on a table saw but that is
> an entirely different device and I don't have any experience with them at
> all.
>
> Hope this is helpful.
>
>
> Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
> Skype DaleLeavens
> Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat.
>
>
> - Original Message -
> From: < [EMAIL PROTECTED]  >
> To: < blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 >
> Sent: Monday, February 19, 2007 10:24 PM
> Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Up Close with table Saws
>
>
>> Hi Ray,
>> I've barely ever used a TS. So I have questions.
>> The miter guide goes cross cut, right?
>> Think I got that.
>> But where does the rip guide go? I would think "para" with the blade. But
>> isn't that the job of the main guide?
>> There are 3 guides mentioned in this article.
>> Differentiate please.
>> Sorry for density.
>>
>>
>>
>> On Tue, 20 Feb 2007, Boyce, Ray wrote:
>>
>>> Hi All
>>> Up Close with Table Saws
>>>
>>> If you're serious about woodworking, then you're well versed in the
>>> wonders of a table saw. And if you're new to woodworking, or interested
>>> in picking it
>>> up as a hobby, then you'll find that a table saw is one of the most
>>> versatile woodworking tools available. Table saws can be used for
>>> crosscutting, miter
>>> cutting, bevel cutting, compound miter cutting, ripping, bevel ripping,
>>> rabbeting, resawing and molding. Because it's so versatile, a table saw
>>> often serves
>>> as the "flag ship" tool of a home workshop. With a table saw, a circular
>>> saw blade protrudes through a smooth table surface, cutting stock as you
>>> feed
>>> it into the blade. Since the user guides the stock into the blade,
rather
>>> than the blade into the stock, table saws offer supreme control and
>>> accuracy
>>> for a huge variety of cutting chores.
>>>
>>> A table saw's blade can be replaced wi

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Drier duldrums

[Robert J. Moore]

I have an old maytag  and on that dryer the rollers are actually in the back
of the drum. I could not figure out how the darned thing came apart since
the back and sides were all one molded piece. So I went and got another used
one to replace the old maytag. It is sitting out in the old shed waiting me
to dig into it and figure out if I can fix it so I can resell it.


-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of Dale Leavens
Sent: Friday, February 16, 2007 5:21 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Drier duldrums

Hi bill,

I to reckon it is likely to be a bad roller. Many dryers don't use them any
more but probably some still do.

There is nothing more than a bronze sleeve bearing in the middle of a rubber
roller around a bolt. For any number of reasons these can wear out so the
roller becomes sloppy or it might rub and form a flat surface but either way
you will get a clumping noise usually with every revolution of that roller.

In my limited experience there are two rollers which support the front of
the drum, at about the four thirty position and the 7 thirty position.

To see them and repair them you have to remove the front of the dryer. It is
a very long time since I have done this but there are a couple of
considerations, one is the button which turns off the machine when the door
is open.

There is something of a frame behind the front panel with the bolts and
rollers mounted to it. The front edge of the drum rests on these the rear of
the drum has a post which spins through a bearing behind the drum and in the
middle of the shield which supports the elements.The one I repaired had a
plastic bearing so be careful if you remove the drum, this looked to me like
it might be easily damaged.

You can buy generic kits which are glides. These are a sort of domed shaped
band of fairly thick material probably Teflon over a sort of felt all
mounted onto a steel piece. You will have to drill some holes in the frame
and mount the glides to support the front of the machine to support the
front of the drum and it will run more quietly than it ever did.

You may be able to buy the replacement rollers too, when I did it I didn't
bother to wait, I was keeping the old thing running to save up for a new one
early into my private clinic days.

Hope this helps. Rae may be able to find a Web description with possibly
links to suppliers.
,

Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada
[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Skype DaleLeavens
Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat.

- Original Message -
From: "bill holton" < [EMAIL PROTECTED]  >
To: < blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
>
Sent: Friday, February 16, 2007 4:47 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Drier duldrums

>A few weeks ago our drier started squealing a bit at startup--a belt going
>bad I figured.
> Now the squealing has stopped, and the drier still seems to work fine, but
> there is a slappy sort of bang with every turn, like I have something
> metal bouncing inside the drum.
> How many belts are on a drier? Is it possible for one to go and the other
> to still work?
> Thanks.
> Bill
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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Speaker for sound system

[Robert J. Moore]

Hi group
Assuming he is plugging into a band type sound board would it be practical
to just get a small practice amp and that way he could control the volume
and also the base-treble to get the sound that he needs?

-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 9:23 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Speaker for sound system

regarding the wire, you don't need to know, on the surface.
If it's a guitar cable, it may not be shielded, if it is a speaker
(speaking of 1/4 cabling) it should be.
I am of the opinion that they both should be, but you will often find that
the instrument cables aren't.
My thinking is the other way around.
You will need hardware, and I recommend something more lika a 5inch full
range, i a single driver is used. Then the wiring and such will be easy.
But the you are building a speaker, not conveniently buying one.
Is there only one music store near you?
try zzounds.com
What city are you?
Musiciansfriend, guitar center, sam ash, should all have websites, and may
have used gear.

On Thu, 15 Feb 2007, Ralph Supernaw wrote:

> You are right that we don't need high fidelity or much volume.
>
> I haven't taken apart one of our existing speaker wires to know what it is
> like beneath the plastic tube. I think it's pretty standard stuff and
comes
> with quarter inch jacks at each end. I am familiar with wiring for home
> stereos that have the bare ends that you stick into c in the back of the
> speakers. I don't know enough to know if both wires are similar underneath
> but have different jacks.
>
> One thing I forgot to mention earlier is that we need to control the
volume
> from inside the nursery. That means either buying a speaker with a volume
> control on it or wiring one in. I'm thinking we want to avoid wiring one
> in.
>
> Thanks,
> Ralph
>
>
>
> _
>
> From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  [mailto:
blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com  ]
> On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh
> Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 12:49 PM
> To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
> Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Speaker for sound system
>
>
>
> You do not need that expensive speaker. Do you have any electronic parts
> houses in your area. You should be able to acquire a speaker and grill for
a
>
> fraction of that cost.
> Obviously you are not going to listen to high fidelity music or have a
very
> loud sound.
> Around here most of the malls use 8" genson speakers probably in the $39
> bracket.
> As far as the cable, is it coax, twisted pair or wire that would look like
a
>
> lamp coard? If the latter I would suggest putting one end in a drill and
> twist the cable. It will prevent other harmonic problems.
> Lenny
> -Original Message-
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> Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 11:46 AM
> To: blindhandyman@ 
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> Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Speaker for sound system
>
> Hi,
>
> We are remodeling to create a nursery at my church and would like to wire
a
> speaker from the sound system into the nursery. The music store will sell
> us a speaker for $120. We can buy a speaker cable with quarter inch jacks
> at each end and run it from the amp in the sanctuary to the nursery (a 25
> foot cord will do the trick).
>
> My question is this: Is there any reason we cannot use a cheaper speaker
> meant for home use rather than pay $120 at the store? Do the amplifiers in
> sound systems require different speakers than home stereos?
>
> Thanks,
> Ralph
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