Re: [BlindHandyMan] I have a problem

[Rodger Hood]

I recently purchased system mechanic and have had good results with no 
problems with jaws.
- Original Message - 
From: "Brice Mijares" 
To: 
Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 6:52 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] I have a problem


> My computer need  something like a utility of some kind that will fix all
> registry errors, remove spyware, ETC.  I have a good security suite, but 
> my
> system is crawling along.  I even get an error mess 0x something 
> to
> do with memory can't be read when closing down winamp.
> I did a google search on"0x'" and I found all kinds of free
> downloads that said it could solve the problem and doom much more.  So I
> downloaded a couple of them and ran them, but before the issues could be
> fixed, I had to pay for the software.  I don't mine paying, I just want to
> make sure it's accessible with window eyes.  Does anyone on this list have 
> a
> suggestion for a some what accessible program that will fixed my issues?
>
>
>
> 
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Voice on the Go generated email

[Rodger Hood]

I have the instructions written down and will now go to the shop and build a 
mini sample before the big won.
My wife is also excited about the project, as, that was her favorite as a 
child. Hopefully I understand all but I might have some other questions.  Thank 
you for the complete instructions.  
  - Original Message - 
  From: TJ McElroy 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 10:39 AM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Voice on the Go generated email






  Hello Roger,

  Here is an idea that will make a portable see saw.

  How to make a see saw

  needed items:

  4 8 foot 4 by 4
  3 8 foot 2 by 10
  2 8 foot 2 by 4
  1 8 foot 1/2 by 4

  1 9 foot 2 inch galvanized pipe
  1 12 inch 2 1/4 inch galvanized pipe

  4 2 1/4 galvanized u bolts
  2 2 1/2 galvanized u bolts

  1 pound 2 1/2 galvanized robert head screws

  Take the 1 foot galvanized pipe and the 2 1/2 galvanized
  u bolts and bolt the pipe in the middle of one of the 2 by 10's.

  cut one of the 4 by 4's to the height of the see saw ( maybe 2 foot )

  brace the 2 foot 4 by 4 in the middle of the other two 2 by 10 boards.

  run one of the remaining 4 by 4 as a cross member between the upright 2 foot 
4 by 4

  slide the 9 foot pipe through the 2 / 1/2 pipe mounted in the middle of the 2 
by 10

  cut the 1/2 by 4 in half ( 2 4 foot sections )

  lay the 1/2 by 4 on the 4 by 4 cross member 
  make sure that the outside edge is flush

  place the 9 foot pipe with the " see saw " in the middle of the cross member.

  the 1/2 by 4 should keep the " see saw " up high enough to rock back and 
forth or up and down

  mount the 9 foot pipe onto the cross member with the remaining u bolts

  use one of the remaining 4 by 4 pieces as a brace in the middle of the cross 
member.

  take your time
  try to picture the event
  have fun and be careful

  - Original Message - 
  From: Rodger Hood 
  To: blindhandy...@yahoogroups dot com 
  Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 12:31 PM
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Voice on the Go generated email

  %3

  Rodger Hood sent you this voice-to-text generated email using Voice on the Go.
  Voice on the Go translates voice to text.
  To listen, click on the voice message link or open the attachment.
  Good morning everyone. I have been assigned by my granddaughters, age 6,7,and 
10. To build a seesaw. How do you go about building a seesaw? Thanks very alot.
  http://vemail.voiceonthego.com:8080/enterprise/Recordings/R1242145548518.wav

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[BlindHandyMan] Voice on the Go generated email

[Rodger Hood]

%3

Rodger Hood sent you this voice-to-text generated email using Voice on the Go.
Voice on the Go translates voice to text.
To listen, click on the voice message link or open the attachment.
Good morning everyone.  I have been assigned by my granddaughters, age 6,7,and 
10.  To build a seesaw.  How do you go about building a seesaw?  Thanks very 
alot.
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Voice on the Go generated email

[Rodger Hood]

That is a good and clear explanation and I am going to redue my spool this 
afternoon.  Many thanks now I know how the problem started because I have them 
crossed. 
  - Original Message - 
  From: Dale Leavens 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 3:20 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Voice on the Go generated email





  Hi Roger,

  I always have to work this out each time I restring my machine. You need to 
know which direction the head turns in. So, with the spool pointing up you wind 
the string on in the opposite direction to the spin. That is, when the head is 
turning it won't wind the string up.

  In my case there are two small holes on one of the flat surfaces of the spool 
right next to each other and you feed the string one end into each. The rolls I 
buy are much too long for my unit so I pull a length off and cut it then pull 
it through until I have two more or less equal lengths then I just wind both 
onto the spool. This requires some care and attention because you can't have 
the two lengths crossing or otherwise interfering with each other if you want 
the automatic feed to work. I run the strings one on either side of my long 
finger guiding each with the adjacent fingers while I rotate the reel with the 
other hand winding up the string..

  It again gets tricky to mount the spool, you have to keep the string from 
tangling as you feed each end through the holes in the outer drum and settle 
the spool correctly into place.

  The spool seats on a spring and is held by flanges which catch teeth on the 
spool. These flanges though do not continue to the bottom of the drum so, when 
you smack the spinning head on the ground the spool compresses the spring so 
the teeth slide down the flange beyond where the flanges end allowing the drum 
to slip a partial turn on the spool of string. Centrifugal force of the 
spinning head pulls the string out so long as it isn't tangled. the spring 
pushes the spool out enough that the teeth catch the flange again keeping it 
from allowing the entire string from feeding out.

  Clear as mud I suppose 

  Hope this helps.

  - Original Message - 
  From: Rodger Hood 
  To: blindhandy...@yahoogroups dot com 
  Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 5:28 PM
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Voice on the Go generated email

  Hey guys, I need some help with a weed eater. I would like to restring my 
electric weed eater. There are two holes that the line comes out of which means 
that it's a double weed eater, chop blade type thing. And I need to know how to 
rewind the line onto the spool. Do you do it clockwise or counter clockwise? Or 
how does it work? Also, for tap and go do you have to clean something, or oil 
something to keep the tap and go feature working? This is just a cheap little 
weed eater. Thank you very much.

  Rodger Hood sent you this voice-to-text generated email using Voice on the Go.
  Voice on the Go translates voice to text.
  To listen, click on the voice message link or open the attachment.
  http://vemail.voiceonthego.com:8080/enterprise/Recordings/R1241731380350.wav

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Voice on the Go generated email

[Rodger Hood]

  - Original Message - 
  From: RJ 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 2:39 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Voice on the Go generated email


  thanks I was doing it backwards


  On mine, you take 16 feet of string and fold it in half. Place the ends in 
the holes in the upper and lower slot and wrap the cord clockwise with the 
spool end that hits the ground toward you.
  - Original Message - 
  From: Rodger Hood 
  To: blindhandy...@yahoogroups dot com 
  Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 17:28
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Voice on the Go generated email

  Hey guys, I need some help with a weed eater. I would like to restring my 
electric weed eater. There are two holes that the line comes out of which means 
that it's a double weed eater, chop blade type thing. And I need to know how to 
rewind the line onto the spool. Do you do it clockwise or counter clockwise? Or 
how does it work? Also, for tap and go do you have to clean something, or oil 
something to keep the tap and go feature working? This is just a cheap little 
weed eater. Thank you very much.

  Rodger Hood sent you this voice-to-text generated email using Voice on the Go.
  Voice on the Go translates voice to text.
  To listen, click on the voice message link or open the attachment.
  http://vemail.voiceonthego.com:8080/enterprise/Recordings/R1241731380350.wav

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[BlindHandyMan] Voice on the Go generated email

[Rodger Hood]

Hey guys, I need some help with a weed eater.  I would like to restring my 
electric weed eater.  There are two holes that the line comes out of which 
means that it's a double weed eater, chop blade type thing.  And I need to know 
how to rewind the line onto the spool.  Do you do it clockwise or counter 
clockwise?  Or how does it work?  Also, for tap and go do you have to clean 
something, or oil something to keep the tap and go feature working? This is 
just a cheap little weed eater.  Thank you very much.

Rodger Hood sent you this voice-to-text generated email using Voice on the Go.
Voice on the Go translates voice to text.
To listen, click on the voice message link or open the attachment.
http://vemail.voiceonthego.com:8080/enterprise/Recordings/R1241731380350.wav


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[BlindHandyMan] ie 8

[Rodger Hood]

Should I upgrade to ie 8 yet?  Have there been any issues or, thumbs up!?

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[BlindHandyMan] jaws behavior

[Rodger Hood]

Each time I turn on the laptop and bootup, I, get the message (windows 
installer dialog, preparing to install zero percent)  after a period of times  
of this it finally goes to the desktop.
It is very annoying.  Has anyone come across this problem?  How can I fix it?
Dell inspiron 6000 with windows XP home is what I have.
Thank you all in advance.


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Ant Killer

[Rodger Hood]

burry some ant stakes in the soil next to any concrete and fences provided the 
dogs do not dig up anything.Another thing that I have always done is water in 
some granules. Hope this works for you.
 
  - Original Message - 
  From: Steve & Shannon Cook 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Friday, April 24, 2009 3:02 PM
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Ant Killer





  Afternoon,

  What is good to use to kill ants with in a fenced in area for dogs? Thanks
  in advance for your help! 

  Steve & Shannon
  Windows Live Messenger: stc...@sccb.sc.gov
  Today I married my best friend. 
  The one that I laugh with, live for, love.
  October 11, 2003 
  You have to change with the change or be destroyed by the change.



  

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] garbage disposal

[Rodger Hood]

hey Bob I want to get rid of my disposal, how should that be done on a double 
sink with a dishwasher as well?
  - Original Message - 
  From: Bob Kennedy 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Friday, April 10, 2009 5:12 AM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] garbage disposal





  As long as you already have power in place, there really isn't much to 
installing one if you can get past the pain of working in a tight area with a 
rather heavy and hard to hold piece. 

  It's a good idea to get a new kit for under the sink. I like to run with 2 
inch myself, especially knowing there is a disposal involved. You can pick up a 
"kit" at any of the box stores. It will have the 2 lines that run up to the 
sink basket, but if you get 1 for a disposal you only need the 1 vertical drop 
line. You also need to make sure the trap and rest of the lines out are the 
same size. Don't go big and step down in size or you will create a lot of extra 
pressure at that point.

  What can make this a pain is if you have a dish washer to plumb in as well. 
The drain kit will have a stem on some, and so will some disposals. If there is 
a stem on the disposal avoid getting one on the drain as well. An extra hole to 
fill.

  The hardest part is removing the old basket from the sink. They sell a tool 
that looks like a long socket with a couple hooks on the end. Some have a rod 
already in the other end, others include the rod and you keep track of it. 

  The hooks will fit in the basket and then you will twist the rod to make the 
basket come loose. If you have a helper, it works nice for them to hold the rod 
while you go under the sink and tap the retainer ring loose. 

  Once the basket is out of the way, you can figure out how the new basket goes 
in place. Have some plumbers putty or my favorite is still silicone sealer from 
the automotive world. Put a bead around the top side of the sink and set the 
basket in place. Most likely there will be a gasket that goes on the bottom 
side of the sink, followed by a retainer ring. You can use the gasket, but 
because I am so familiar with Murphy's law, I will still put a little sealer on 
the bottom side of the sink as well. Tighten the retainer ring and the fun can 
start. 

  I can't tell you how to mount the disposal to the sink. There are several 
ways I've seen used and they are all a little different. Most common seems to 
have a spring and catch assembly that you have to thread part of on to the 
bottom of the basket. Then you twist the disposal until it snaps in place over 
the spring. There are usually about 3 screws to tighten to keep the unit from 
vibrating and twisting around.

  Now you can connect the pipes to the opening on the side of the disposal and 
to the other side of the sink. 

  If you have a dish washer involved, tie it in now and run the water for a 
while to check for leaks.

  Finally put the wires together. Make sure to use the clamp that comes with 
the disposal to hold the house wires to the bottom of the disposal. Use wire 
nuts to connect the black with the black and white with white. Carefully stuff 
the wires in place and screw in the cap to cover the opening. 

  If you made it this far, turn the water on and flip the switch. Listen to 
that new unit come to life. If nothing happens remember there may be kids 
around before you start preaching and try to figure out what went wrong... 
There may be a circuit breaker on the unit that needs pushed in before it will 
work the first time.

  Good luck
  - Original Message - 
  From: Robert Riddle 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Friday, April 10, 2009 6:26 AM
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] garbage disposal

  What do I need to know to install a garbage disposal? Obviously the size of 
the drain and stuff like that, but anything else more specific? Thanks.

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] New info on Verizon TALKS phone

[Rodger Hood]

Ok who can tell me the key code for texting?
For example I want to write in my address phone book,a name then the number or 
address.
What is the key combo for entering letters and symbols, is it on the web 
somewhere? 
Thanks 
  - Original Message - 
  From: Jeff Kisecker 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 3:42 PM
  Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] New info on Verizon TALKS phone


  Hi:

  Samsung has some very good phones as well, they even read out text messages
  verbally. I just bought one, they operate very similarly to the LG phones,
  but I think the speech is a little better. Again, you can write and read
  text messages with this, it works pretty well.

  Thanks!

  Jeff and Chief 

  -Original Message-
  From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
  On Behalf Of Mike & Barbara
  Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 12:22 PM
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] New info on Verizon TALKS phone

  Hi Andy,

  LG has a couple of models that you might like depending on what you are
  looking for in a cell phone. You might want to look at the 5400, the 5500,
  or the 8350. Your best bet is to find a Verizon Wireless store in your area
  or call Verizon customer service and ask them what models of phones they
  have for the visually impaired. Take care.
  Mike

  - Original Message -
  From: "Andrew J. LaPointe" 
  To: 
  Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 1:04 AM
  Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] New info on Verizon TALKS phone

  Hi, I am getting ready to upgrade my lg verizon phone. The one I have now
  is the 4650 and works very well for me. I got this phone about 2 years ago
  and would like to know wht would be better as far as voice activated types.
  Last time I upgraded, I spoke to a verizon rep who gave me the
  recommendation to the 4650 but, now, due to the closing of Circuit City, I
  don't know where she is. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Andy

  -Original Message-
  From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on
  Behalf Of Tom Vos
  Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 10:28 PM
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] New info on Verizon TALKS phone

  Hi,
  I'm not with Verizon, but I'm using the Motorola Q9c.
  I'll admit the small qwerty keyboard scared me at first, but it is doable.
  I'm slow, but I'm learning to send text messages and e-mails with it.
  On the other hand, if you only want to talk on your phone, you might be able
  to do just fine with one of the LG phones that have some speech stuff built
  in, without the expense of going to a smart phone.
  You might need some help entering contacts, but after that, some of the
  digit dial or name dial features work well on some phones. But not all work
  equally well. Check them out first if you can, before you buy.
  Blessings,
  Tom

  -Original Message-
  From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Mike & Barbara
  Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 6:55 PM
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] New info on Verizon TALKS phone

  Hi All,

  I have just learned that the new phone by Verizon that has the TALKS
  program
  installed is listed as either a PDA or Smart Phone. It has a Qwerty
  keyboard and the buttons are very small too say the least. I learned of
  the
  keyboard layout from a friend that can see, not from anything I read on
  the
  Verizon website. This might work for someone with low vision but, for the
  totally blind this is an attempt to make an inaccessible phone accessible.
  I know other companies offer cell phones with screen reading programs but,
  I
  would prefer to stay with Verizon because of poor service in our area with
  other providers. I just wanted to let anyone know that is looking to
  purchase the Verizon Motorola Q 9c TALKS phone what they are in for.
  Again,
  nowhere in my reading did I read anything about this particular phone
  using
  a Qwerty keyboard. I'll just have to stick with my LG4650 until something
  comes along that works as a totally accessible phone without camera, video
  recorder, internet service, and all that other crap that I will never use.
  Whatever happened to just getting a functional cell phone? Long winded
  but,
  done! Take care.
  Mike

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] OT: Fw: E-mail for Dell Tech Support?

[Rodger Hood]

Hi Claudia!
I also have a Dell laptop inspiron 6000.
Maybe I could help a little.
Dell support is not very good because they do not speak clear english most of 
the time.
Both my wife and I have Dell and have had good luck solving there little 
problems.
So let me know what it is doing or not doing.
  - Original Message - 
  From: Claudia 
  To: Claudia 
  Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 2:14 PM
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] OT: Fw: E-mail for Dell Tech Support?


  Subject: E-mail for Dell Tech Support?

  Hi,

  Does anyone have an e-mail address, for Del's tech support?
  Still having trouble with this darned thing, and I need some answers!
  Thanks.

  Claudia

  Join either of my groups; the first is for visually-impaired women, while 
  the other is for people wishing to discuss homemaking issues.
  our-safe-haven-subscr...@googlegroups.com
  makinghouseworkeasier-subscr...@googlegroups.com

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking rain gauge

[Rodger Hood]

I have had the same model for over 35 years.
  - Original Message - 
  From: Dale Leavens 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 11:44 AM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking rain gauge


  I've had an accessible talking rain gauge for over 38 years now. I just push 
Janet out the door in sock feet. You can hear all you ever wanted to about the 
rain all over the neighbourhood.

  - Original Message - 
  From: David W Wood 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 1:23 PM
  Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] talking rain gauge

  The weatherpuls range work.
  I bought one here in the U.K. a few months ago for about £70.

  David W Wood

  GUILDFORD PHYSIOTHERAPY AND SPORTS CLINIC
  MATTHEWS HOUSE
  85 EPSOM ROAD
  GUILDFORD
  SURREY GU1 3PA

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  From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
  On Behalf Of wstep...@everestkc.net
  Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 4:25 PM
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking rain gauge

  I've been trying to build one of these for a couple years now and have had
  nothing but grief. I suspect that some of the wireless weather stations out
  there could be made to talk through your computer, but I don't have a
  specific make or model in mind. If you do find something, please let me or
  the List know.

  Bill Stephan 
  Kansas Citty MO 
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  Phone: (816)803-2469

  - Original Message -
  From: northcoastdoug 
  Date: Thursday, February 12, 2009 8:40 pm
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] talking rain gauge
  > Anyone have a talking rain gauge, or tactile rain measuring system? 
  > 
  > 

  

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Questions about Satelite Companies

[Rodger Hood]

I am a dish repair//installer/ troubleshooter and have lot of patients.  What 
is the exact problem with your service?
  - Original Message - 
  From: Claudia 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 4:32 AM
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Questions about Satelite Companies


  Hi,

  We currently have Dish TV, as our satellite provider, but we've had nothing 
  but problems with it, since we got it, 15 months ago.
  Prior to that, we had DIRECTV for about 3 years!

  The one thing we like with Dish is that we only have to have one receiver, 
  and we have two sets! With DIRECTV, we have to go back to having two, if we 
  choose to change back!

  Does anyone know why this might be?
  I hate to spend the extra $5 per month, for the leasing of the second 
  receiver!
  Could I purchase my own, but I'm sure I wouldn't reap the benefits for some 
  time financially, from its purchase?
  Thanks.

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Handy Drywall Tools

[Rodger Hood]

How does the spackle get applied? I already did the drywall repair.
  - Original Message - 
  From: Bob Kennedy 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 2:49 AM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Handy Drywall Tools


  I've never had the problem with bleeding fingers from drywall. The compound 
can be abrasive once dried and running your fingers over it for any length of 
time can wear off layers of skin. 

  As for how we do it, I can only speak for me and I haven't found it all that 
hard to do.

  When you refer to rough spots are you talking about the joint compound that 
has been applied already? If that is the case you shouldn't have to spend much 
time checking it out. If there are jagged areas I would suggest using a wider 
knife. Also check the angle as you drag the knife across. Once the compound has 
been applied and you graduate to the wider knife the angle is much closer to 
perpendicular. That's a 75 cent word... 

  Let the knife drag across the area listening for almost a hissing sound. 
There is a definite sound that is made when done right. 

  You should be able to avoid most of the problems with a wider knife. At worst 
there should only be a few ridges from overlapping. 

  Make sure to wear some sort of mask when sanding because the dust can cause 
worse things than bleeding fingers. I like to use the sanding pads because they 
are easy to grip and it keeps your fingers from digging in and making an uneven 
surface. 

  The only way to get better at it is to practice. Even if that means making a 
repair on the bench. Take a piece of drywall and smack it with a hammer. Then 
work on fixing the dent or hole. When you're done you will have learned a lot 
and lost nothing because it doesn't need painted and no one else has to see 
what you did.
  - Original Message - 
  From: Tom Vos 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 10:39 PM
  Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Handy Drywall Tools

  Seeing Ray's contribution leads me to ask your input on dry walling.
  Specifically, the last time I did drywall work I had to use my fingers to
  find the rough spots and ridges in the compound on the wall.
  But drywall compound has a ph value which makes it very hard on skin. By
  the time I was finished several of my fingers were bleeding.
  So I promised myself the next time I would hire someone to do it.
  How do you folks do it without ending up with the bleeding finger problem?
  Incidentaly, kneeling on wet concrete for too long can do the same thing to
  your knees.
  Blessings,
  Tom

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[BlindHandyMan] wet carpet

[Rodger Hood]

Upon finding the carpet wet after watering, my wife found cracks in the outer 
wall  of our stucco home in California Central Valley.
What would you guys and gals recommend to fill the long cracks some thin and 
some wider?

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] New mower, Old one R I P.

[Rodger Hood]

Hey do like I do.  fix the old one when you have time so that you are never 
without.
  - Original Message - 
  From: Max Robinson 
  To: Blind Handyman 
  Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2008 8:36 PM
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] New mower, Old one R I P.


  The riding mower died yesterday. Sue was driving it and reported to me that 
  it had quit. The starter wouldn't turn it over. The battery is brand new. 
  I couldn't turn it by hand either. I quizzed her in more detail which 
  revealed that it had started to vibrate and then stopped. The engine didn't 
  coast down to a stop, it stopped dead. That seems to be its condition. I 
  assume something broke inside the engine. Probably a piston. Given an over 
  winter I could likely tare it down, order the parts from Brigs and Stratton 
  and fix it. But with the growing season still going strong I don't think I 
  could do it in time to suit Sue. Having a mower shop do it would likely 
  cost as much as a new mower. We went today and bought a John Deere. The 
  engine in it looks like a Brigs.

  Regards.

  Max. K 4 O D S.

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] making a drawer

[Rodger Hood]

This info has answered many questions for me as I am starting to build things 
as well.  Many thanks
  - Original Message - 
  From: Dale Leavens 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Friday, July 18, 2008 7:01 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] making a drawer


  Hello Scott,

  There are many ways of making drawers. As you say, by far the strongest and 
best is dove tailing the sides into the front but this is not necessary for 
most of our needs.

  The simplest way is to just build a box with rabeted bottom to receive the 
bottom panel where you nail or screw the sides to the front and back then tack 
in the bottom and place a false front over the front of the box screwing it 
into place from behind through the front of the drawer box. The main weakness 
in this design is that the bottom wants to fit into the rabets on the bottom of 
the sides and front and rear of the box to hold it all square and, the bottom 
will tend to come away with loading in the drawer. Some add triangular cross 
section glue blocks and tacks to help this.

  A good feature is that by adding a false front, usually one that closes over 
the surrounding cabinet or face frame you can correct for any faults in the box 
or the drawer fitting. There isn't much good gluing surface in this sort of box 
drawer and they can work loose.

  One improvement is to dado out thin grooves around the bottom of the box into 
which the bottom is fitted. The bottom should be just a little small but these 
days if using plywood or particle board for the box that isn't so important 
because those laminated woods don't expand or contract enough to force joints 
apart. Usually a quarter inch straight cutting router bit to about half the 
depth of the thickness of the walls of the drawer is about right. Half inch 
thick walls should be adequate.

  An improvement yet again is to set the rear of the box into the sides. If you 
will be using a false front I recommend you do similar to the front of the 
drawer box. You can cut a similar dado vertically, still a quarter inch wide 
but for the rear of the side wall move it forward about 3/4ths of an inch so 
there is still plenty of meat behind to sustain the rear and cut a rabbet 
similar depth at each end of the rear wall of the drawer so that you are 
leaving a tongue to fit into the side wall of the drawer. Usually the best 
arrangement is to remove the rabbet material from the back of the drawer wall 
so that the inside of the drawer is that bit bigger. Gluing this up gives a 
much larger surface area for glue and it also provides a mechanical connection.

  You can do a similar joint at the front only you will have to make the dado 
much closer to the front of the side wall and this will strengthen the drawer 
substantially. Glue and pin the walls to the rear and front of the box taking 
care to slip the bottom into place before attaching the last side. Again, the 
false front will cover the unattractive end grain and can be made of a superior 
finish material.

  You can improve again on this, particularly if the drawer front is the 
finished front by cutting a stopped dado near each end of the drawer front. 
This front wants to be three quarters of an inch thick and the dado should be a 
little deeper maybe 3/8ths deep. It can be the width of the thickness of the 
side members which will slide into it but you can also remove a little from 
each face of the side wall to slip it into a narrower dado. This has the 
advantage of hiding any small imperfections in your dado cut.

  A stopped dado in this case means that you stop cutting the groove some 
little way short of it showing through the top edge of the front of the drawer. 
You could go right through but generally even if the side wall of the drawer is 
to be at the same height of the top edge of the front of the drawer you are 
better to cut the top edge of the side wall down to form what is called a 
haunch. it just looks better. You then glue and insert the tongue or the full 
end of the side wall of the drawer into the dado and you can put a couple of 
pins in on an angle from the point where the side wall meets the front so they 
pin through the tongue and into the front without passsing out to be seen.This 
is a pretty strong joint and the basis of a slightly more sophisticated and yet 
stronger sliding dovetail.

  The sliding dovetail uses a dovetail keyway instead of the dado in the drawer 
front and a dovetail type tongue in the end of the drawer wall. Usually this 
will be slightly tapered so they slide together a little better. When glued and 
slid together this forms an indestructible mechanical joint and loads of glue 
surface. They are a little tricky to cut and these sorts of joints take some 
pretty careful measuring and calculating to get a good square drawer and 
nothing but a good square drawer will satisfy. 

  There is still another pretty good method where you cut a rather deep rabet 
at each end of the drawe

Re: [BlindHandyMan] RE: measuring angles:

[Rodger Hood]

where can one find the extensions for the rotomatic ruler?

  - Original Message - 
  From: John Schwery 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 7:40 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] RE: measuring angles:


  Scott, I do have one of those tactile tapes and I use it sometimes 
  for long rough measuring. I bought 2 18 inch extensions for my 
  rotomatic so I can measure up to 5 feet if needed. My rotomatic has 
  lasted since 1970.

  earlier, Scott Howell, wrote:

  >I guess if you had enough rods, you could measure quite a distance.
  >What I was considering is getting one of those tactile tape measures
  >for measuring longer distances and using the rotomatic for smaller
  >measurements. I think one can still purchase the tactile tape measure.
  >I don't recall exactly how you used one of these with that six-inch
  >extension, but apparently it could get the job done.
  >
  >On Jun 19, 2008, at 12:31 PM, Tom Fowle wrote:
  >
  > > tom,
  > > I assume your sears electronic level is visual, if they make
  > > one that talks we need to know about it.
  > >
  > > I am thinking of general carpentry and cabinet work, for exampel
  > > fitting a shelf
  > > into an odd angle and the like. A level won't help here.
  > >
  > > There is much discussion in the list archives and files list about
  > > the roto and
  > > click rules, so I won't repeat it here except to say that the roto
  > > rule allows a totally
  > > blind person to measure with accuracy to 1/64Th inch with ease.
  > >
  > > \tom Fowle
  > >
  > >
  > >
  >
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tools, Their Real Use

[Rodger Hood]

I will hang this in my work barn for all to see, its great!
  - Original Message - 
  From: Gil Laster 
  To: Post to Blind Handyman 
  Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2008 5:02 PM
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Tools, Their Real Use


  A friend sent me this:
  So, think you know what the real use of certain tools are? Well let's see if 
you really know

  DRILL PRESS: A tall upright machine useful for suddenly snatching flat metal 
bar stock out of your hands so that it smacks you in the chest and flings your 
beer across the room, splattering it against that freshly-stained heirloom 
piece you were drying.

  WIRE WHEEL: Cleans paint off bolts and then throws them somewhere under the 
workbench with the speed of light. Also removes fingerprints and hard-earned 
guitar calluses from fingers in about the time it takes you to say, 
"Yeow~crap~"

  ELECTRIC HAND DRILL: Normally used for spinning pop rivets in their holes 
until you die of old age.

  SKIL SAW: A portable cutting tool used to make studs too short.

  PLIERS: Used to round off bolt heads. Sometimes used in the creation of 
blood-blisters.

  BELT SANDER: An electric sanding tool commonly used to convert minor touch-up 
jobs into major refinishing jobs.

  HACKSAW: One of a family of cutting tools built on the Ouija board principle. 
It transforms human energy into a crooked, unpredictable motion, and the more 
you attempt to influence its course, the more dismal your future becomes.

  VISE-GRIPS: Generally used after pliers to completely round off bolt heads. 
If nothing else is available, they can also be used to transfer intense welding 
heat to the palm of your hand.

  WELDING GLOVES: Heavy duty leather gloves used to prolong the conduction of 
intense welding heat to the palm of your hand.

  OXYACETYLENE TORCH: Used almost entirely for lighting various flammable 
objects in your shop on fire. Also handy for igniting the grease inside the 
wheel hub you want the bearing race out of.

  WHITWORTH SOCKETS: Once used for working on older British cars and 
motorcycles, they are now used mainly for impersonating that 9/16 or ½ socket 
you've been searching for the last 45 minutes.

  TABLE SAW: A large stationary power tool commonly used to launch wood 
projectiles for testing wall integrity.

  HYDRAULIC FLOOR JACK: Used for lowering an automobile to the ground after you 
have installed your new brake shoes, trapping the jack handle firmly under the 
bumper.

  EIGHT-FOOT LONG YELLOW PINE 2X4: Used for levering an automobile upward off 
of a trapped hydraulic jack handle.

  TWEEZERS: A tool for removing wood splinters and wire wheel wires.

  E-Z OUT BOLT AND STUD EXTRACTOR: A tool ten times harder than any known drill 
bit that snaps neatly off in bolt holes thereby ending any possible future use.

  RADIAL ARM SAW: A large stationary power saw primarily used by most shops to 
scare neophytes into choosing another line of work.

  TWO-TON ENGINE HOIST: A tool for testing the maximum tensile strength of 
everything you forgot to disconnect.

  CRAFTSMAN 1/2 x 24-INCH SCREWDRIVER: A very large pry bar that inexplicably 
has an accurately machined screwdriver tip on the end opposite the handle.

  AVIATION METAL SNIPS: See hacksaw.

  TROUBLE LIGHT: The home mechanic's own tanning booth. Sometimes called a drop 
light, it is a good source of vitamin D, "the sunshine vitamin," which is not 
otherwise found under cars at night. Health benefits aside, its main purpose is 
to consume 40-watt light bulbs at about the same rate that 105mm howitzer 
shells might be used during, say, the first few hours of the Battle of the 
Bulge. More often dark than light, its name is somewhat misleading.

  PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER: Normally used to stab the vacuum seals under lids and 
for opening old-style paper-and-tin oil cans and splashing oil on your shirt; 
but can also be used, as the name implies, to strip out Phillips screw heads.

  STRAIGHT SCREWDRIVER: A tool for opening paint cans. Sometimes used to 
convert common slotted screws into non-removable screws.

  AIR COMPRESSOR: A machine that takes energy produced in a coal-burning power 
plant 200 miles away and transforms it into compressed air that travels by hose 
to a Chicago Pneumatic impact wrench that grips rusty bolts which were last 
over tightened 30 years ago by someone at Ford, and instantly rounds off their 
heads. Also used to quickly snap off lug nuts.

  PRY BAR: A tool used to crumple the metal surrounding that clip or bracket 
you needed to remove in order to replace a 50 cent part.

  HOSE CUTTER: A tool used to make hoses too short.

  HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used 
as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the 
object we are trying to hit. Also used to make gaping holes in walls when 
hanging pictures.

  MECHANIC'S KNIFE: Used to open and slice through the contents of cardboard 
cartons delivered to your fro

Re: [BlindHandyMan] FW: [JAWS-Users] [JAWS] New Google accessible search for blind/visually impaired

[Rodger Hood]

It works for me much better and faster to boot.
  - Original Message - 
  From: Larry Stansifer 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 11:10 AM
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] FW: [JAWS-Users] [JAWS] New Google accessible search 
for blind/visually impaired


  Here is an alternative to wading through all of those graphics laden web
  sites before we can find that tool or part we really want. I have played
  with it just a bit and found it to be pretty clean and quick.

  First I will past the link then under the link I will post the information.

  Read the information before using the link.

  http://labs.google.com/accessible/

  Accessible Search FAQ

  What is Google Accessible Search?
  Accessible Search is an early Google Labs product designed to identify and
  prioritize search results that are more easily usable by blind and visually
  impaired users. Regular Google search helps you find a set of documents that
  is most relevant to your tasks. Accessible Search goes one step further by
  helping you find the most accessible pages in that result set.

  How does Accessible Search work?
  In its current version, Google Accessible Search looks at a number of
  signals by examining the HTML markup found on a web page. It tends to favor
  pages that degrade gracefully --- pages with few visual distractions and
  pages that are likely to render well with images turned off. Google
  Accessible Search is built on Google Co-op's technology, which improves
  search results based on specialized interests.

  Why is Google offering this?
  Accessible Search is a natural and important extension of Google's overall
  mission to better organize the world's information and make it universally
  accessible. Google Accessible Search is designed to help the visually
  impaired find the most relevant, useful and comprehensive information, as
  quickly as possible.

  In the past, visually impaired Google users have often waded through a lot
  of inaccessible websites and pages to find the required information. Our
  goal is to provide a more useful and accessible web search experience for
  the blind and visually impaired.

  How do you decide which sites are "accessible" and which are not? Broadly,
  Google defines accessible websites and pages as content that the blind and
  visually impaired can use and consume using standard online technology, and
  we've worked with a number of organizations to determine which websites and
  pages meet those criteria. Our methods for identifying accessible pages and
  content are always evolving; Currently we take into account several factors,
  including a given page's simplicity, how much visual imagery it carries and
  whether or not its primary purpose is immediately viable with keyboard
  navigation.

  How can sites make their content more accessible to the blind? Some of the
  basic recommendations on how to make a website more usable and accessible
  include keeping Web pages easy to read, avoiding visual clutter
  -- especially extraneous content -- and ensuring that the primary purpose of
  the Web page is immediately accessible with full keyboard navigation. There
  are many organizations and online resources that offer Website owners and
  authors guidance on how to make websites and pages more accessible for the
  blind and visually impaired. The W3C publishes numerous guidelines including
  Web Content Access Guidelines that are helpful for Website owners and
  authors. Broad adherence to these guidelines is one way of ensuring that
  sites are universally accessible.

  Does Accessible Search Filter Out Inaccessible Content?
  No. First of all accessible is a very subjective measure --- what's more,
  queries can vary widely with respect to how accessible the results are. As
  an example, if you are looking for information such as weather forecasts or
  reference material such as the definition of an unfamiliar term, the result
  set often consists of both accessible and inaccessible content. In these
  cases, Google Accessible Search promotes those results that have been
  measured to be more accessible. On the other hand, if the particular query
  is about video games, the chances are fairly high that a majority of the
  best results for that query will be visually busy pages. So in the final
  analysis, we never filter content in Google Accessible Search; we pick the
  best results exactly as we do with regular Google search, and then re-order
  the top results by their level of accessibility.

  The Result Set Looks Identical To Regular Search?
  The operational word in the above question is looks. Google Accessible
  Search does not in any way change the look and feel of Google search
  results. What it does (see earlier question) is to re-order results based on
  how accessible they are.

  Navigating Search Results
  After Google Accessible Search was launched, many of our users sent us
  feedback about the results pag

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Do I really need one?

[Rodger Hood]

I just got an inexpensive one from Harbor Freight for $29 and used it today on 
some old rough wood and was amazed at the good smooth boards I made.
  - Original Message - 
  From: Max Robinson 
  To: Blind Handyman 
  Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 9:45 PM
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Do I really need one?


  I'm wondering if I really need a plainer and/or joiner. I see Norm on the 
  Yankee workshop use his but he does some pretty advanced stuff. For 
  example, I once saw a show where he visited a wood lot and picked out the 
  trees he wanted. They were felled, taken to a sawmill where they were 
  milled to Norm's specifications. When they arrived in his shop they still 
  had bark on the edges and were very rough. Obviously, he needed to do some 
  plaining on them. In another show he visited an old barn in Georgia which 
  was torn down and he picked out the boards he wanted and they were shipped 
  to Yankee country. I doubt if I will ever do anything even close to this. 
  I go to Lowe's or Home Depot and buy dimensioned boards of pine, oak, or 
  what ever, take them home and build the project. So, do I really need one? 
  If I could only buy one, which one?

  By the way, older shows of Yankee workshop are now showing on the D I Y 
  channel. In the original P B S version where he used the barn wood he used 
  a hand held metal detector to find nails so he could remove them before 
  ruining his expensive equipment on them. In the D I Y version they showed 
  him removing nails but the part about the metal detector was cut out. The 
  shows have been cut down to 20 minutes so they can get in 10 minutes of 
  commercials. Better watch them on P B S.

  Regards.

  Max. K 4 O D S.

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Re: TV cable

[Rodger Hood]

I have the two sizes for my barn to the house and it works just fine.  No 
signal loss
  - Original Message - 
  From: lenny_mchugh 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 11:15 AM
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Re: TV cable


  Rodger, I have some old rg59 running to the 3rd floor. The new cable 
  that was installed is twice as thick. Do I need to upgrade the rg59?--
  - In blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com, "Rodger Hood" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
  wrote:
  >
  > As a satellite retailer I don't understand what you mean by 
  requirements. Just put the new couplers and connectors as always
  > - Original Message - 
  > From: Lenny McHugh 
  > To: Handyman-Blind 
  > Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 1:00 PM
  > Subject: [BlindHandyMan] TV cable
  > 
  > 
  > Does anyone know if they changed the wiring requirements for 
  cable TV. We have HD TV in the living room and my daughter's bedroom. 
  When installed they replaced all of the coax. I have a cable running 
  up to the spare bedroom on the 3rd floor. It has been there about 25 
  years and does not have the connecter ends. I planned to pick up a 
  set of connectors. In my old radio junk box I found an old splitter . 
  I do not plan to use HD up there just something that I can listen to 
  the news or DIY while using another Christmas gift a full body 
  messaging mat.Lenny http://www.geocities.com/lenny_mchugh/
  > 
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] TV cable

[Rodger Hood]

As a satellite retailer I don't understand what you mean by requirements.  Just 
put the new couplers and connectors as always
  - Original Message - 
  From: Lenny McHugh 
  To: Handyman-Blind 
  Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 1:00 PM
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] TV cable


  Does anyone know if they changed the wiring requirements for cable TV. We 
have HD TV in the living room and my daughter's bedroom. When installed they 
replaced all of the coax. I have a cable running up to the spare bedroom on the 
3rd floor. It has been there about 25 years and does not have the connecter 
ends. I planned to pick up a set of connectors. In my old radio junk box I 
found an old splitter . I do not plan to use HD up there just something that I 
can listen to the news or DIY while using another Christmas gift a full body 
messaging mat.Lenny http://www.geocities.com/lenny_mchugh/

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] leather working

[Rodger Hood]

I have done a lot in the past and own around $1000 worth of tools.
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To: "BH" 
Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 3:43 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] leather working


> Is their any leather working handyman or handywoman out their on this 
> list?
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] A new tool from Santa

[Rodger Hood]

I like mine, have had it for about a year and use it around the house as a 
secondary choice.  That is when I don't want to run to the barn and get 
something else at the time.  I have not used it for anything heavy so can't 
tell you just how durable it is.
  - Original Message - 
  From: robert moore 
  To: Blind Handyman 
  Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2007 12:40 PM
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] A new tool from Santa


  I got an adjustable wrench, What most of us know as a cresint wrench or also
  known as a knuckle buster. This one is kind of cool. It has a battery that
  runs a little motor that when you hit the open and close button it will self
  adjust to the size of what ever nut or bolt you are wanting to turn. Does
  any one have any experience with this nifty little gadget?
  Do they work well and are they durable?
  I don't think it really is designed for serious mechanic work but I think it
  would be handy as heck for those quick little jobs around the garage so that
  you can just grab the self adjusting wrench and not have to hunt for the
  proper size wrench.
  Any thoughts.

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[BlindHandyMan] saw blades

[Rodger Hood]

Should a saw blade be at a certain torque or just supertight?

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Dishes.

[Rodger Hood]

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year 
I am a new member of about 2 months and you have taught me a lot about just 
what I can do with my saws and equipment.  I have spent a lot of money since I 
started listening
  - Original Message - 
  From: Phil Parr 
  To: blind like me 
  Cc: list handy 
  Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2007 2:48 PM
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Dishes.


  To the tune of jingle bells.
  Plates and pans, cups and bowls, mugs and silver ware.
  My kitchen counter stacked with dirty dishes every where.
  Scrub and scrub, rub and rub, get them clean and then. 
  Tomorrow morning I will have to do it all again.

  Phil Parr. 

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] new member

[Rodger Hood]

Hello Matthew and welcome!
That is my son's name as well.
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Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 12:40 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] new member


> Matt or Littlefreak will work what ever you are more comfortable with. or 
> if
> their is more than one matt on the list. and you want to call me matt just
> use Matthew instead. what make you all more comfortable.
>
>
> thanks, Little Freak([EMAIL PROTECTED])
> -Original Message-
> From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> Welcome to the list.  You'll find there are people that hang out and never
> say anything.  And people like me that probably say too much.  But that's
> what makes up a list.  Now how do you like being addressed.  I'd feel a 
> bit
> funny calling you a little freak...
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>>I have been joining in on conversation here for a few hours now. I have
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>> My
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>>Littlefreak and that email address till I feel comfortable using my
>>real  name, I have to say I feel pretty comfortable about this list and
>>have not  found one that I have been this way so quick. thanks and happy
> new year.
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Chain saws.

[Rodger Hood]

right on I do the same and dare anyone to change my mind
  - Original Message - 
  From: robert moore 
  To: Blind Handyman 
  Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2007 10:25 PM
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Chain saws.


  Almost always when I talk about chain saws sighted people around me kind of
  friek out. They do the same when I talk about my table saw. I was at a
  family Christmas party this week end and I started talking about the fact
  that I have a table saw and a miter saw but I really would like to get a
  circ saw. When they started going off about how that idea kind of bothered
  them I finally stood my groung and smiled and said get over it. Now about
  chain saws. I do not have a chain saw and I get the same story when I talk
  about getting one. Every time I hear that I should not have a chain saw that
  puts me that much closer to getting one.I think I am not alone in saying
  that If you really want me to figure out some way to do some thing, Just
  keep telling me I can't do it because "after all your blind you know."



   

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting a circle

[Rodger Hood]

Hey thanks for the good advice I will try experimenting
  - Original Message - 
  From: Dale Leavens 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Friday, December 07, 2007 5:39 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting a circle


  Hi Roger,

  You have already had several good recommendations. Usually the preferred tool 
is either a band saw or a jig saw because of their depth and speed of cut. 
Sighted people might try following a drawn circle then smoothing it off later 
but most would use a stick or bar pivoted at one end and measuring the radius 
from the centre to the outside dimension of the circle for the jig saw or a 
special jig on the band saw.

  When I do a circle I usually use the stick/jigsaw method to rough out the 
circle ending the stick short by the distance from the edge of the shoe of the 
saw to the blade, I think an inch and a quarter, I always have to measure 
because I can never remember. I then make another stick suitable to guide a 
router with a straight cutting bit and run it around to refine the cut to a 
very smooth one.

  For something thick like maybe a patio table top you won't be able to true it 
up with a router.

  Where I don't want a mark on the surface I have both used double sided tape 
to hold a block onto which I pivot my jig but need to fix an offset so the 
guide stick will lay flat on the work and I have also cut a guide circle 
template out of something like thin plywood or preferably something like 
masonite.

  I hope soon to have a belt/disk sander to use to smooth and true the edge 
rather than a second run with a router or you could also form a jig to guide 
the circle around against a oscillating spindle sander.

  I have recently discovered a hand held spindle sander something like a router 
I thought might be pretty cool, I think made by Porter Cable. That might work 
well too.

  Hope this helps and good luck.

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

  - Original Message - 
  From: Rodger Hood 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2007 11:45 PM
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] cutting a circle

  Can anyone tell me how to cut a circle out of a sheet of plywood for a table? 
I have all the saws and tools for most things but am still learning from your 
shows how to use them in different ways. 
  I need to make a few different jigs for different shapes and could enjoy 
hearing from you on how to make them. 
  Thanks for your helping advice.

  Rodger Hood in Fresno, CA

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting a circle

[Rodger Hood]

thank you I will save that info and try it.
  - Original Message - 
  From: Lenny McHugh 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Friday, December 07, 2007 5:07 AM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting a circle


  Hi Rodger,
  How big do you want the table top? Using a table saw I read about this 
  procedure which seams fairly easy.
  For example you want a 3'diameter top. you make a support that will be 
  clamped to the table of the saw with a small nail protruding 18" from one 
  end. Now this support arm is positioned so that the nail is 18" from the 
  blade. This is the radius of the circle.
  Now place your plywood on the nail with the blade lowered.As you slowly 
  raise the blade while spinning the plywood the pivot you will cut a perfect 
  circle.
  A similar technique may be used with a router table and If using hand held 
  cutters then you would cut from the top and use the pivot arm to support the 
  router or saw
  I thought that I saved the original information but my magic fingers took 
  care of that. I will try and find it for you.
  Lenny http://www.geocities.com/lenny_mchugh/
  - Original Message - 
  From: "Rodger Hood" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
  To: 
  Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2007 11:45 PM
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] cutting a circle

  Can anyone tell me how to cut a circle out of a sheet of plywood for a 
  table? I have all the saws and tools for most things but am still learning 
  from your shows how to use them in different ways.
  I need to make a few different jigs for different shapes and could enjoy 
  hearing from you on how to make them.
  Thanks for your helping advice.

  Rodger Hood in Fresno, CA

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting a circle

[Rodger Hood]

thank you very helpfull
  - Original Message - 
  From: Larry Stansifer 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Friday, December 07, 2007 4:45 AM
  Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] cutting a circle


  Roger,

  This whole wood thing is really new to me but I can tell you how I cut a
  hole in the hood of my El Camino to accommodate a cold air package.

  1. Determine the total diameter of the hole you want to cut. In my case I
  needed an 18" hole.
  2. Divide this number by 2 this will give you diameter.
  3. Find the dead center of the piece you want to remove. In my case I used
  two pieces of "Mechanics wire laid from opposite corners of the hood forming
  an X. Where the two wires intersected was the center of the hood. Because
  1980 El Camino hoods are pretty much made of unobtanium I checked this
  measurement several times.
  4. Drill a small hole at the dead center point.
  5. Get a piece of flat strap slightly longer than the diameter of the circle
  you want to cut.
  6. Drill the same sized hole in the flat strap you drilled at the center
  point of your circle.
  -7. Now take whatever cutting device you are going to use and remove the
  blade from it so that it will set flat on the material and position it with
  the blade chuck exactly where you want your cut and mark it. At this point
  secure the other end of the flat-strap to your center point
  8. Pivot your flat strap guide around and attach it to your saw any way you
  are comfortable with. I already had a couple of holes drilled in the shoe of
  my saws-all and simply ran a flatheaded fastener through the strap and
  through the saw shoe and threaded on a nut and washer just tight enough to
  hold the saw steady. Now before you reinstall the blade or plug in the saw
  move it around your intended circle to make certain nothing slips or binds
  up on you.
  9. Remember that mark you made in line with your blade chuck? Now drill a
  starting hole that your blade will fit through. With the other end of the
  flat-strap bolted in place Very carefully begin your cut around the circle.
  If ever there was a measure twice and cut once situation this is it.
  I understand we are working in different materials but hopefully this will
  at least give you some ideas.

  -Original Message-
  From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
  On Behalf Of Rodger Hood
  Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2007 9:46 PM
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] cutting a circle

  Can anyone tell me how to cut a circle out of a sheet of plywood for a
  table? I have all the saws and tools for most things but am still learning
  from your shows how to use them in different ways. 
  I need to make a few different jigs for different shapes and could enjoy
  hearing from you on how to make them. 
  Thanks for your helping advice.

  Rodger Hood in Fresno, CA

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[BlindHandyMan] cutting a circle

[Rodger Hood]

Can anyone tell me how to cut a circle out of a sheet of plywood for a table?  
I have all the saws and tools for most things but am still learning from your 
shows how to use them in different ways. 
I need to make a few different jigs for different shapes and could enjoy 
hearing from you on how to make them. 
Thanks for your helping advice.

Rodger Hood in Fresno, CA

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Heater VS. Propane Heater

[Rodger Hood]

I use a heat dish by Presto, purchased from Costco and it really works the best 
of all that I have used in the past.
  - Original Message - 
  From: Edward Przybylek 
  To: BlindHandyMan 
  Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2007 9:04 AM
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Heater VS. Propane Heater


  Hi all,

  I'm looking for a heater to heat my garage when I'm working out there. I'm
  currently looking at a quartz heater that claims to be able to heat 1000
  square feet and a LP heater that claims 700 square feet. The gas heater is
  rated for indoor use. Does anyone have any opinion as to which might be a
  better way to go? As always, any help greatly appreciated.

  Take care,
  Ed Przybylek




   

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