RE: [BlindHandyMan] My watch.
Donnie, I got my watch at Independent Living Aids. It was about $25 on line. I've had it for about 4 years and I love it. It has four alarms, it tells you the time and date and also has a stop watch. It's nothing fancy but very dependable like a Timex watch used to be. For the price, you can just buy a new one every five years or so and you're good for another five years.It's nice looking according to beth andrugged, as I wear it all the time while I work, doing wood work. They have other watches, as well, but I like this one. Hope this helps. Tom From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Donnie Parrett Sent: Friday, July 02, 2010 12:03 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] My watch. Does anyone know where I can get a 4 alarm talking watch? If so, do you know how much they cost? Thanks, Donnie Have a great day, unless you have made other plans. ~ To receive my Daily Devotion, Word Of Wisdom Daily Bible reading, please send an email to: donniedailydelights-subscr...@yahoogroups.com mailto:DonnieDailyDelights-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com Then, reply to the confirmation email that you will receive from Yahoo Groups, and you will be on the list. Please join us on Skype Monday thru Friday at 8:00 EST for our Morning Skype Prayer Time. Contact Me At: Donnie Parrett 2000 Asa Flat Road Annville, Kentucky 40402 Home Phone: 606-364-3321 Church Phone: 606-364-PRAY Skype Name: Donnie1261 Email: deparr...@prtcnet.org mailto:deparrett%40prtcnet.org -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ]On Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 12:34 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] My watch. Hi Phil; I don't know if this will answer the question you need answered but, below is the direct link to an audio file of the owner's manual of the 4 alarm talking watch. http://www.jaws-users.com/audio/MISC/4AlarmTalkingWatch.mp3 Hope this helps. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Phil Parr philp...@consolidated.net mailto:philparr%40consolidated.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 5:20 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] My watch. No I have another one just like it that is on 12 hour time. This one was until I had a new battery put in it, Phil. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_ pagePAGE_id=33MMN_posit PAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_posit ion=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo mailto:blindhandyman-help%40yahoogroups.comYahoo ! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] removeing marks from a table
Mayonaise From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Carl Sent: Sunday, June 20, 2010 6:43 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com; wood work Subject: [BlindHandyMan] removeing marks from a table hi how can i get rid of the ring mark off a table whair someone has put down a damp glass? i'm in the north east of the UK you can contackt me on skype carlf16 and joine my list for unabridged audiobooks send a blank email to ub_ab_bookspace+subscr...@googlegroups.com mailto:ub_ab_bookspace%2Bsubscribe%40googlegroups.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] a question of tyres
Those tires are so loaded with chemicals that I would never use them to grow anything that anyone is going to eat. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Carl Sent: Friday, April 23, 2010 3:37 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com; blind-garde...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] a question of tyres i hav some tyres that i'm goeing to use to gro potatos but 2 of them still hav the wheals in the center how can i remove the wheals? i'm in the north east of the uk you can get me on skype with carlf16 or email carl...@googlemail.com mailto:carlf16%40googlemail.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] needle threaders
Jim, are you telling us the fishing is so bad, you do a little crocheting while you're waiting for a bite? From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of jim Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 11:27 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] needle threaders hi cliff you might get a number 12 or 14 chrochett hook they hold up alot longer than a needle threader. i have one in each of my tackle boxes. jim in minnesota [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] handywoman question- needle threaders
My needle threader was given to me by the Cincinnati association for the blind. You lay a piece of thread across the end of it and push a button and the needle is threaded. It is about an inch wide by a half inch and 2 or 3 inches long and made of plastic. It couldn't cost more than five bucks or so. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of jim Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 5:14 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] handywoman question- needle threaders hi there any sewing store or maybe benfranklen stores or even a good drug store will have the threaders that are the looped wire kind you just ask and there not hard to find. there is no need to go through a products for the blind store cause that is just getting robbed. Jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] handywoman question- needle threaders
I think fuse wire is used to make your own fuses in countries that haven't caught up with the rest of the world where you can just go to the store and buy ready made fuses. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jennifer Jackson Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 9:46 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] handywoman question- needle threaders What is fuse wire? Jennifer - Original Message - From: Jewel To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 5:59 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] handywoman question- needle threaders Linda! You can make your own by taking a short length of fuse wire and doubling it. Put the thread in the elbow and poke it through the eye in the needle. The wire will take the thread through and then all you need to do is hold the thread and slip the fuse wire off it. This is, virtually, the same as the ones you can get from blind equipment places with the exception that the little piece of tin to which the fuse wire is attached is not there, and it is not necessary anyway. Jewel - Original Message - From: lvmumford lmumf...@uga.edu mailto:lmumford%40uga.edu To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 1:15 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] handywoman question- needle threaders I need to do some hand sewing and would like some advice about needle threaders. I am completely blind and I know there are needle threaders out there but don't know whick ones are the most blind user friendly. Much thanks, Linda Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_ pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 PAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo mailto:blindhandyman-help%40yahoogroups.comYahoo ! Groups Links __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5026 (20100413) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] security light with motion detector
Two things. A friend bought a security system from Home Depot but that was about four years ago and I don't know if they carry them any more. It had a motion sensing camera and a VCR recorder. When someone went in front of the camera it automatically turned on the recorder and ran for about a minute, but if there was continuing movement, it would keep running. Secondly, no matter what type of motion sensor you use, there is always the problem outside of having the wind blowing tree branches or shrubs, etc. and setting it off. If this happens often, you start to ignore it. Once you start ignoring it because you think it is a tree branch, you might as well not even have one. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Brice Mijares Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 10:35 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] security light with motion detector Hello Betsy, I thought of putting one of those alarms that have a pull pin but decided against it. Once I'm in bed, I wouldn't want to get up and turn it off. With a 300 watt light being turned on by a motion detector or heat sensor and lighting that area like it was day time I think it would scare the hell out of a thief. It would also be nice to get the person on camera. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney braill...@hawaii.rr.com mailto:brailleit%40hawaii.rr.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 4:48 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] security light with motion detector Aloha Brice, How about putting some sort of an alarm on it so if the can is moved it will squeal. Now that aluminum cans are worth money, I suspect that people wander around looking for them. Betsy At 01:30 PM 4/9/2010, you wrote: Can you believe this. We move into a senior citizen mobile home park in December. I had a regular trash can that I saved our aluminum cans that I always smash. Well last week, I went outside to dump some and couldn't fine the trash can. Some lousy sum bitch stole the trash can and all. Now I need some ideas. I want something like a motion detector that will not only light up the area, but also start a cam recorder or the likes. It had to be someone from outside the park that did this as I found out others had there cans stolen. __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5014 (20100409) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.comhttp://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5014 (20100409) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5014 (20100409) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] purchasing a new washing machine!
Jim, My Sears washing machine, which was about 12 years old, started sounding like someone was beating it with a hammer. I called the service department and was told that it was probably the transmission and it would be cheaper to buy a new one. We went to Sears and got a good deal on a floor model. Both machines were top loaders,. We got the new one home and it sounded exactly like the one we just replaced. I called the store and they sent a serviceman the next week. The problem was, you guessed it, the transmission. Oh well, sometimes you just can't win. Anyway, I was talking to the service man and he told me that sometime, in the near future, all washing machines will be front loaders. He said they clean the clothes much more efficiently and the problem with the door leaking is a thing of the past. As far as the controls are concerned, my microwave is a flat panel, but I use those self adhesive nubs to find my way around the panel.They are like little buttons that you put on keyboards and such. They come in all different sizes. Anywaythat may be a consideration for you if the control panel is an issue. Maybe someone else on here has a flat panel washing maching and will comment on it. Tom From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Gatteys Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 10:09 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] purchasing a new washing machine! Hi all! My washer has finally bitten the dust and its time to be replaced. And they've definitely changed since the last time I made a purchase. I currently have a front loading model but it seems like most of those nowadays have touch panels and don't seem to be very accessible to blind folks. Anybody have any suggestions on what you might have purchased that is accessible? Thanks for any help, Jim - Find me on facebook or: Skype: jimintexas Yahoo or Aim/Ichat: jgatteys Msn: jgatt...@gmail.com mailto:jgatteys%40gmail.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] purchasing a new washing machine!
My washing machine talks to me. Sometimes it says, Tom, will you pick up your clothes and put them in the laundry room? Other times it says, Tom, it's laundry day, last chance to pick up those clothes and put them in the laundry room, if you want any clothes to wear next week. Somehow, they made that machine sound just like my wife. It's amazing. Tom From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Victor Gouveia Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 1:36 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] purchasing a new washing machine! Hi Bill, I believe that LG makes a model or two that actually have speech built into them. So you might want to give them a call to see who is currently carrying the speech output models. You might also want to try Sears models, such as Kenmore, Whirlpool and or Sears brand washing machines. I've been told, and have actually confirmed this, that Sears, and the manufacturer have developed Braille overlays for the flat panel and knob models, so a blind person will have the Braille to use with the various controls. The overlays are free of charge, and available upon request when you can Sears customer service and/or the manufacturer. I would personally start by contacting the manufacturer to find out which models actually come wit the Braille overlays, or you may want to do a Google search with the search term of appliances Braille overlays sears and see what that turns up. Hope this helps. Victor [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] purchasing a new washing machine!
The Maytag is expensive to repair because that Maytag Repairman just sits around all day waiting for repair calls. So, when he gets a call, he has to charge a lot to pay for all his time sitting around doing nothing. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Gatteys Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 1:39 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] purchasing a new washing machine! I've looked at some of the whirlpool stuff abut have had several friends say what bad luck they've had with getting them repaired and when I look them up online its kind of scary. Just like the Maytags. But I'll check them out as well. Jim On Apr 9, 2010, at 12:05 PM, Shane Hecker wrote: You might want to look at the Whirlpool machines. They have dials and raised buttons. Also, you can tell where you are as far as cycles goes. Shane - Original Message - From: Jim Gatteys To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 9:08 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] purchasing a new washing machine! Hi all! My washer has finally bitten the dust and its time to be replaced. And they've definitely changed since the last time I made a purchase. I currently have a front loading model but it seems like most of those nowadays have touch panels and don't seem to be very accessible to blind folks. Anybody have any suggestions on what you might have purchased that is accessible? Thanks for any help, Jim - Find me on facebook or: Skype: jimintexas Yahoo or Aim/Ichat: jgatteys Msn: jgatt...@gmail.com mailto:jgatteys%40gmail.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] - Find me on facebook or: Skype: jimintexas Yahoo or Aim/Ichat: jgatteys Msn: jgatt...@gmail.com mailto:jgatteys%40gmail.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] chain saw
If you have a Saws All or any other brand of reciprocating saw, you can buy a tree cutting blade, that is about 6 or 7 inches long. I use it to prune all my big branches every year. Works great. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 3:04 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] chain saw 3 inches in diameter won't be much of a problem for any chain saw. But since you asked, I'm a fan of Stihl. - Original Message - From: Scott Berry To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 1:05 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] chain saw Hello there, I have some trees which are approximately 12 to 14 feet and 3 inches in diameter. These are wild plumb trees. What type and make of chain saw do you recommend. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] blocked drain
Buy a can of Drano. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Carl Sent: Friday, April 02, 2010 11:32 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] blocked drain any idears how i can un block a drain with haveing to put my hands down it? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] orientification
If you are using this over a basement floor and moisture can be an issue, I would exchange it for the plywood you ordered originally. Why get into sealing the OSB and still have an issue with moisture? From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dan Rossi Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2010 7:59 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] orientification Al, O S B is oriented Strand Board. It seems to be a cross between plywood and particle board. It is made up of long strands of wood, but rather than being randomly glued together, the strands are aligned in specific patterns. The How Stuff Works article claims that plywood and OSB are pretty similar in strength and durability, but that OSB is susceptible to swelling if exposed to moisture after it is cut. Does anyone know how to seal cut ends of OSB? -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] More on studs.
I have a carpentry book at home and it shows how to build a soundproof wall. It shows two separate two by four walls, with separate top and bottom plates. The walls have a space of one inch between them, so the top and bottom plates are separate and not touching each other. The studs are on 16 inch centers on each wall, but their placement is alternated from one wall to the other. There are Styro foam sheets placed on the studs before screwing on the dry wall.They insulated both walls internally with fiberglass panels that are friction fit between all studs, with a few nails to keep them in place. These insulation panels are not paper backed and are pressed in place, so as to maintain the air gap between the two walls. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dan Rossi Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 11:06 AM To: Blind Handyman List Subject: [BlindHandyMan] More on studs. That is more-space-on, not moron, studs. When I build the wall between the finished room and the shop area, if you remember, I am off-setting the studs so that the two wall surfaces are not tied together except at the header and footer. I was just wondering if there is any reason why I shouldn't turn the studs 90 degrees. That would give a wider surface to mount the wall cladding to, and I would think that the structural rigidity will mainly come from the footer and header connection, not so much from the studs. This would also make it easier to install insulation because the interlaced studs wouldn't overlap as much. Just checking sanity here. Thanks. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] More on studs.
If the purpose of the wall is to soundproof, I definitely would not place the two by fours flat, as the smaller space inside the wall will enhance the sound transmission. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ron Yearns Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 2:30 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] More on studs. I have saw people use studs flat in closet walls to reduce the space the wall was taking up. I have used two by twos in closet walls for the same reason. If there will be much possibility as in a hall or open area where a person might push or be knocked against there will be giving on the flat stud. If it is done where the plywood is used it will be mimimumal. With sheetrock it might crack a joint open. That is my two cents worth. Ron - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: Blind Handyman List Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 10:05 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] More on studs. That is more-space-on, not moron, studs. When I build the wall between the finished room and the shop area, if you remember, I am off-setting the studs so that the two wall surfaces are not tied together except at the header and footer. I was just wondering if there is any reason why I shouldn't turn the studs 90 degrees. That would give a wider surface to mount the wall cladding to, and I would think that the structural rigidity will mainly come from the footer and header connection, not so much from the studs. This would also make it easier to install insulation because the interlaced studs wouldn't overlap as much. Just checking sanity here. Thanks. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] not selling to blind explination
I don't buy it either. It's a sad day when our so called law makers have it set up so a store can be sued for selling a tool to someone who was incompetent to use it, and the same store can be sued for refusing to sell it, as well. Too many laws, too many lawyers. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dale Leavens Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 6:19 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] not selling to blind explination No one seems to mind selling cars to drunks or who they sell guns to or soda and other junk food to the obese I don't buy it. If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh lmch...@verizon.net To: handyman-blind blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 4:33 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] not selling to blind explination I do not agree with this however I can now understand the reluctance of selling some items to blind individuals. I was talking to a friend at the local hardware store and mentioned that some sales people do not want to sell power tools to the blind. He told me that it is not necessarily because you are blind. A few years ago a salesman in a department store sold something to an individual who was mentally incompetent. The individual got hurt and the family filed a suit against the store and salesman. It was settled out of court. Because of that some sales people are reluctant to sell to anyone that they believe could have a problem operating the machinery. As I said I do not agree with that but it now makes a little more sense understanding their attitude. --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4978 (20100326) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_p agePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_p agePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Router bit life
Fourteen. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Alan Terrie Robbins Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 6:22 PM To: Blindhandyman Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Router bit life Since using routers in my remodeled workshop is fairly new to me, I have a question. Can router bits be sharpened as can drill bits or does one simply discard them when dull, etc. Approximately what type usable life do they have? I realize part of the answer to this depends on how much one uses it. For example, today I put an edge on 3 sides of 4 1 by 12's I had made some shelves out of. Using this as an example, any idea how many shelves I could do like this before the bit needed to be replaced? thanks Al [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] not selling to blind explination
Sorry David, I sent my posting before I read your request. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2010 7:57 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] not selling to blind explination I do agree, With all of the discussions thought the explaination from a tool salesman would be interesting to know, not to debate. my post was for information only. - Original Message - From: David Ferrin d...@jaws-users.com mailto:dpf%40jaws-users.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2010 12:21 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] not selling to blind explination I think this thread should be stopped. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com Life is what happens after you have already made other plans. - Original Message - From: Dan H. dan...@cox.net mailto:danvet%40cox.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 11:00 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] not selling to blind explination nothing asinine about it. you better keep reading. that means you aren't any smarter than the dumbist blind person or retarded person I know. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ]On Behalf Of William Stephan Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 6:53 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] not selling to blind explination A totally asinine position for anyone to take because the profoundly prejudicial assumption is that all blind people are equally incompetent. I've read a lot of case law dealing with product liability and I pretty much doubt that if a case like the one mentioned here went to trial the plaintiffs would win, though you never can tell about these things it's true. It's -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Dale Leavens Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 17:19 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] not selling to blind explination No one seems to mind selling cars to drunks or who they sell guns to or soda and other junk food to the obese I don't buy it. If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh lmch...@verizon.net mailto:lmchugh%40verizon.net To: handyman-blind blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 4:33 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] not selling to blind explination I do not agree with this however I can now understand the reluctance of selling some items to blind individuals. I was talking to a friend at the local hardware store and mentioned that some sales people do not want to sell power tools to the blind. He told me that it is not necessarily because you are blind. A few years ago a salesman in a department store sold something to an individual who was mentally incompetent. The individual got hurt and the family filed a suit against the store and salesman. It was settled out of court. Because of that some sales people are reluctant to sell to anyone that they believe could have a problem operating the machinery. As I said I do not agree with that but it now makes a little more sense understanding their attitude. --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4978 (20100326) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_ p PAGE_user_op=view_p agePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal
I don't have a garbage disposal. When I moved into this house, 12 years ago, there wasn't a disposal and I've never put one and don't really miss it. I don't have a dish washer either, well, other than me, that is. Don't miss having an automatic dishwasher either. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Brice Mijares Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 9:10 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal Blane, do you mine me asking where your from? In my adult life, I've only live in one place where there was no garbage disposal, and that was in an apartment. Someone on the list made a comet yesterday that garbage disposals were becoming a thing of the past.. I beg to differ. Tell a woman your taking her garbage disposal away. It's to damn convenient for all. Peeling potatoes and the likes into the sink and washing them down the disposal is to easy. Beats peeling them over the indoors garbage container. Besides that, cuts down the odor where you store your trash cans. And if one decides to start a comp pile, beware of the rank odor they make. - Original Message - From: Blaine Deutscher b.m.deutsc...@sasktel.net mailto:b.m.deutscher%40sasktel.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 7:55 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal The only time that I saw one in a ho house they had installed a second draine, or it looked like a drain. I also used the comertial ones for large kitchens. Not my best friend when someone accidently sticks those pot scrubbers in one and when you turn it on, water also turned on with it that's how fancy it was, it sprayed all over me. quite a shock when you're in a kitchen and not expecting it. so you have to install one where the draine goes then? Not a lot of friends have one. Might consider it later on in life when maried and have a family. Blaine - Original Message - From: Brice Mijares To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 8:41 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal Are you serious, Believe me, I'm in no way trying to make fun of you not knowing what or how a garbage disposal works. But if your serious, it's a device that is mounted under the sink. Instead of throwing table scraps in your garbage can, you rinse the scraps off your plate on the sink side where the disposal is located . Turn the water on and flip the switch and the table scraps are ground up and sent down the sewage pipe. - Original Message - From: Blaine Deutscher b.m.deutsc...@sasktel.net mailto:b.m.deutscher%40sasktel.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 6:24 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal how do these things work? I've seen some where they're in the sink but how do they work? Do you have to put them in the sink? Blaine - Original Message - From: Brice Mijares To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 7:01 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal After reading your last message, 30 years, yes, I'd say a new one is in order. Matter a fact, you'll be lucky to find a company that will guarantee one more than 10 years. I just bought one here this past December at Lows, it cost me just over a hundred dollars, half horse, and only 5 year warranty. There was a brand at Orchard Supply that I bought at our last home that I bought, it was called the Bone Crusher. 3 quarter horse, 10 year warranty, and at the time it was around $80. That was back in 2000. Good luck. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press braill...@hawaii.rr.com mailto:brailleit%40hawaii.rr.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 5:01 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal Unfortunately yes. Betsy At 01:58 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote: Did you try turning it counter clock wise? Providing the motor turns clock wise, turning that direction would draw whatever is stuck in there deeper. Going counter clock wise would back it out, or at least free up the jammmed section . __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4969 (20100323) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.comhttp://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4969 (20100323) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4969 (20100323) __ The message was
RE: [BlindHandyMan] key and lock
Sounds like one of those kids tried to use a piece of a hot dog for a key. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jennifer Jackson Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 9:30 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] key and lock Good Morning, I hope everyone is having a wonderful day. I have been catching up on email after being gone for a while and it sounds like some interesting projects are going on. My quest today is relatively small. I have a few doors in my house that I keep locked because my kids are really good at going three different directions the moment my attention is focused on something else. Anyway, I tried to put the key in one of the locks yesterday and the key would not go all the way in. I tried the key on another lock and it worked just fine. I think something very small may be inside the lock blocking the key. Is this the only possibility? Any suggestions for clearing the lock? I really hate the idea of having to get to the store twice to buy the lock and have it rekeyed to match the others before I can install a new lock. Jennifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Re: digital recorders
Just think of a poker game when keeping your toilet in good order, a good, old fashioned flush beats a full house. Tom, Newport, Kentucky From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of lvmumford Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:19 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Re: digital recorders I want to get my husband something to record phone numbers on for his birthday. I have a Parrot-- I know they are no longer made and that a lot of people didn't think they worked too well, but I must be lucky because mine is still ticking and I love being able to retrieve the phone numbers via voice activation. Is this something the Olimpus can do? If not, what do you recommend? He has a cell phone (not sure which one-- Verizon is the plan) and it does not have voice software on it. Thanks for any advice, Linda PS. No one had any advice for my question regarding wall-mounted toilets... can't I at least get a bad joke from anyone... ie... like ... I don't know sh-t about those kind of toilets? ...smile [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Re: update on sealing tile
What is the brand name of the, under the tile, heating elements? I must have missed it and I am considering using it in my new bathroom, which is now ready for flooring. Did you get the heating system at one of the big box stores, like Lowes or Home Depot? Thanks for the info. Tom , Newport, Kentucky From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of lvmumford Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:48 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Re: update on sealing tile Hi Tom, Our tile is in shades of light and medium tones of brown and the epoxy grout will match the light brown color. We're putting the tiles in our kitchen, sunroom, and utility room but I asked the Laticrete guy if it could be used in the bathroom and he said absolutely. BTW, both the Laticrete guy and my contractor said the best stuff for cleaning tiles was a bucket of water with a cup of vinegar and a tablespoon or so of an all-purpose cleaner (like Simple Green) added to it. They recommended it for mopping tile floors as well as using on bathroom tiles and said the fancy cleaning supplies sold in stores were a ripoff and often too harsh on the tile and grout. They especially said not to use anything regularly with bleach in it on bathroom tiles or the grout would loosen and eventually start to fall out. The heating mats are in place in the kitchen and sunroom and they begin to set the floor tiles tomorrow! Linda --- In blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com , Tom Hodges tomhod...@... wrote: My local tile supplier in Cincinnati tried to sell me the epoxy grout and I told him I never heard of it and didn't want to try something I've never heard of. He also said it wasn't available in pure white. He said the white is an off white that has kind of a yellowish appearance. That also clinched it, since I was using a white tile and didn't want the grout to look like it was stained or dirty. At least he was honest with me. So, if you are looking at using white, you might want to inquire further. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of lvmumford Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 11:00 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] re: update on sealing tile Here's an update to the message I posted about a week ago on whether or not to seal the new tile to be installed in our home. We are also having Laticrete electric radiant heat mats installed underneath the tiles. The Laticrete technician who was at our house on Thursday with our contractor to look over the job suggested that we use epoxy grout. He said it would eliminate the need for sealing and that it is used for commercial projects because it's very stain resistant, and doesn't need sealing or resealing. He said in the past epoxy grout was difficult to apply and was very expensive but that the epoxy grout on the market nowadays (the Laticrete one anyway) is much easier to use and is cost effective. Linda [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers
Bob, You cut it before you got married? So, should we guess at who cuts it now? From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:58 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers I don't know what you mean by safe. I cut my own grass with one for years before I got married. The best way I found was to divide the yard into little squares and finish one and move on to the next square. You'll look like you're dancing because you have to swing a foot around to make sure you didn't miss any grass. - Original Message - From: Andy Borka To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:09 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers Is there a safe way a totally blind person can use lawn mowers? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] digital recorders
If all you're doing is recording notes, lists, phone numbers, etcetera, I highly recommend mine, bbut, have to wait till my wife gets home to tell me the model. It was about 55 dollars at Staples, has two triple A batteries and they last forever. It has four files and is very user friendly. It allows 100 messages per file. Can't remember the total hours. Will follow up when Beth gets home, so I can get Model number. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 11:31 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] digital recorders Thanks to all, now I must do more research. I primarily want it for taking notes etc. I would never, (never say never) record music. - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi d...@andrew.cmu.edu mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu To: handyman-blind blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:41 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] digital recorders I didn't look at the specs for the DM420 and DM520, but assume the announcement I just read, talking about the new DM4 and DM5 is probably the same. Not only does the DM4 and 5 have audible menus, but they do text to speech, voice commands, and can read DAISY texts. Seems like the way to go for me, if I wasn't already using my cell phone for most of this. Although, my cell phone doesn't have the same recording quality as the Olympus devices. But just think of it, off-the-shelf technology with text to speech and DAISY capabilities. Nice job Olympus. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_ pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 PAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo mailto:blindhandyman-help%40yahoogroups.comYahoo ! Groups Links __ NOD32 4968 (20100323) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers
Gotta' ask, what is the can trick? From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 3:23 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers I've been married twice. Both times the can trick worked - Original Message - From: Tom Hodges To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 3:18 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers Bob, You cut it before you got married? So, should we guess at who cuts it now? From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:58 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers I don't know what you mean by safe. I cut my own grass with one for years before I got married. The best way I found was to divide the yard into little squares and finish one and move on to the next square. You'll look like you're dancing because you have to swing a foot around to make sure you didn't miss any grass. - Original Message - From: Andy Borka To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:09 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers Is there a safe way a totally blind person can use lawn mowers? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] re: update on sealing tile
My local tile supplier in Cincinnati tried to sell me the epoxy grout and I told him I never heard of it and didn't want to try something I've never heard of. He also said it wasn't available in pure white. He said the white is an off white that has kind of a yellowish appearance. That also clinched it, since I was using a white tile and didn't want the grout to look like it was stained or dirty. At least he was honest with me. So, if you are looking at using white, you might want to inquire further. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of lvmumford Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 11:00 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] re: update on sealing tile Here's an update to the message I posted about a week ago on whether or not to seal the new tile to be installed in our home. We are also having Laticrete electric radiant heat mats installed underneath the tiles. The Laticrete technician who was at our house on Thursday with our contractor to look over the job suggested that we use epoxy grout. He said it would eliminate the need for sealing and that it is used for commercial projects because it's very stain resistant, and doesn't need sealing or resealing. He said in the past epoxy grout was difficult to apply and was very expensive but that the epoxy grout on the market nowadays (the Laticrete one anyway) is much easier to use and is cost effective. Linda [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Sheet goods carrier.
I went to Lowes Saturday and asked for a sheet goods carrier or what might be called a plywood or drywall carrier and two or three guys who worked there had no idea what I was talking about, even after I described it's use. Then I asked a drywall finisher, who was working at my house on Sunday, and he said they have them at our Lowes. So, apparently, everyone knows they have them at Lowes, except the people who work there. Go figure! From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Terry Klarich Sent: Friday, March 19, 2010 3:04 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com; Alan Terrie Robbins Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sheet goods carrier. Well, I don't know what color mine is. I never thaught to ask. It is about 16 tall. at the top is a handle much like a suitcase would have. On either side of the handle are 2 rails. These rails angle down at a 45 degree angle for 2 or 3. This makes room between the handle and what you are carrying for your hand. At the bottom, there is a shelf with a lip. The shelf is about 2 ddeep and 7 or 8 wide. With the sheet leaning against something and resting on one of the long sides, one places the carrier under the middle of the long side. I use mine by grabbing the handle with the palm of my hand facing my body and the back of my hand facing the sheet material. This hand and arm supports the entire weight. My other hand grabs the opisit edge to steady the material. This hand is up by my head. I can easily carry a 3/4 sheet of MDF with out denking up the corners. I first got it when I needed to handle some baltic birch plywood. This stuff comes in 5' x 5' sheets. Being I'm 5 ft 6, I find it uncomfortable to span that distance with my arms plus lift the material. Terry On Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:44:22 -0400y u write: Terry, They sound great. Wish I had them a couple of months ago when I had some sheet rock dropped off. Could you describe one so next time we are there I could have my wife look for them? thanks Al -Original Message- [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Rescreening a long screen
Here is how I re screen a door or window. I take it to my local old fashioned hardware store and have them do it. As a matter of fact, I am taking the upper half, screen frame of my front, screen door to the hardware store this weekend. I will present your problem to him and ask him for some pointers for correcting the problem. If he doesn't think the info is for me, and he might not lose a customer, he might tell me. Incidently, the last time I was there, they had samples of the different screen materials. One was the regular aluminum mesh, the second was the cloth, or maybe fiberglas mesh stuff. The third was very interesting, it was a nylon material, that you could actually push in the middle and it would flex inward, up to about ten inches and go right back to it's original position. It was like holding up some panty hose material and stretching it or pulling it, and it goes right back to it's original shape. Not that I've ever done that with a pair of panty hose, no matter what my wife might tell you. Anyway, I'll let you know if he has any pointers at the hardware store. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Howell Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 3:21 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Rescreening a long screen Hey all, I am attempting to put new screen material on a 36 by 80-inch frame. I have the idea down, and even got the hang of how to do it. However, where I'm having problems and where I'm so damned frustrated I can't think straight, is how in the hell to keep the frame from pulling slightly in toward itself. This is occurring in the middle section of the frame and that causes the screen not to fit correctly into the door. I almost had it, but discovered a tear in the damn screen and I just had to stop because I was out of screen and just to irritated. I think the problem is as I apply the roller and push the spline in, the frame starts to pull. What was suggested to me and may be the issue is I was told it is easier to start at the top and work down both sides at the same time; well do a little of each side as I go. Perhaps I should start at one corner and work my way around the entire frame? Any advice would be really appreciated. I've already wasted two screens at this point since the first one went great until I discovered I could not fit it for the pulled frame problem. If I had some scrap around here, I imagine I could have made a couple of cross members just to keep the frame spread in a uniform manner. Well again, any thoughts appreciated. Thanks, [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Air conditioner carrier.
I just leave my window air conditioners in the window in the winter time. I figure that if they're insulated around them enough to keep out the hot air in the summer, then, they must be okay to leave there in the winter. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Paul Franklin Sent: Friday, March 19, 2010 9:28 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Air conditioner carrier. The discussion about the difficulty of carrying bulky objects like 4 by 8 sheets of plywood or sheetrock reminds me of another heavy object that I have to wrestle with twice each year. We have 2 window air conditioners that weigh somewhere around 50 pounds each that are used on the second floor of our house in warm weather, and are stored in the garage during the winter. I personally find air conditioners hard to carry. They are heavy, they're bulky, they have an irregular shape and they are fragile enough that they can't be banged around. I usually drag them from the garage to the house on a garden cart. My difficulty is carrying them through the house and up the stairs without trashing the furniture and walls along the way. I like to carry things with 1 arm when ever possible so I have the other arm to orient myself as I move along. This mode of travel just doesn't work while hugging a 50 pound air conditioner. If anyone has any tips, tools or techniques for moving air conditioners, I would like to hear about them. Paul Franklin - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 19, 2010 6:23 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sheet goods carrier. Don't have one like that but I do have a Lee Valley carrier, it is a handle hinged with jaws which you open over the top edge and when you lift it grips the top edge making lifting and moving a lot easier. You probably are going to use 5/8ths or 3/4ths tongue groove plywood for decking your floor? I have heard of carriers like a length of 'J' mold with a strap you can put around your shoulder but I haven't seen one. If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: Blind Handyman List Sent: Friday, March 19, 2010 10:32 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Sheet goods carrier. I have heard of a device useful for helping carry large sheet goods. Kind of a j hook with a handle. I have not been able to find one at a big box store. anyone know what the hell I am talking about, and where to find a couple? -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4959 (20100319) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4959 (20100319) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Sheet goods carrier.
Dan, I forgot about those things. I'm going to Lowes tomorrow and I think I'll get a couple of them. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dan Rossi Sent: Friday, March 19, 2010 10:32 AM To: Blind Handyman List Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Sheet goods carrier. I have heard of a device useful for helping carry large sheet goods. Kind of a j hook with a handle. I have not been able to find one at a big box store. anyone know what the hell I am talking about, and where to find a couple? -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Tools and those who manufacture them
I believe Eve was much more of a spineless little creep than Adam. Adam thought he was doing something to please his spous. Look who Eve was trying to please, a nasty snake. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jewel Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 5:19 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tools and those who manufacture them Well, my knowledgable man did come in this morning, and made a very simple suggestion which isn't going to cost me a single cent and means that I can use the tool. The rod that one drops down through the centre of the handle does not serve any essential purpose as it is only used to push weeds off the fork or dirt out of the planter, and this I can do, perfectly well, with my own delicate little paws, so the rod has been permanently removed. Eve had Adam kicked out of the garden? I don't think that Eve can be held entirely responsible. The fact that Adam was a spineless little creep played a major part in his eviction. He didn't have to eat the fruit when his better half invited him to do so! Jewel - Original Message - From: Tom Hodges tomhod...@fuse.net mailto:tomhodges%40fuse.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 6:47 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Tools and those who manufacture them First you insult all men, and then you say you have a man coming by to fix the tool for you. What's up with that. Also, us men may have spent more time working on and perfecting garden tools, but, some woman, way back at the beginning, went and got us kicked out of the garden. Touche. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Jewel Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 7:59 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Tools and those who manufacture them I can only think that the garden tool I am about to describe must have been designed by a man. I say that as I cannot believe that a woman could be so * STUPID! The background: Some years ago, there came onto the gardeners' market a very handy-dandy cultivator called a Garden Claw. It consisted of a T-bar handle and stem and at the bottom was an array of slightly bent spikes. One jabbed this into the soil and turned it around and around, so creating a very nice tilth. I didn't buy one at the time, and when I did go to, they were no longer being manufactured. I asked the boss of one of the local engineering firms if he could make one of these tools, and he said, that as it happened, his boys had made some but he thought that what he had had a higher price tab on it than I would want to pay: $250: he was quite right. However, his secretary had told him that she had seen, in a mail order catalogue, a tool with four interchangeable heads that might be just what I wanted. I rang the company and found that it cost only $60. Now you're talking! Well, the tool arrived today, and without having seen it, at the price, I thought that it might be made of rather poor quality steel, or aluminium, so I was pleasantly surprised to find that the steel was very solid, and here we come to the design fault, and what a fault it is! Now for the description: We have the T-bar handle, and down the centre of that, goes a steel rod that is supposed to have a spring on it. I couldn't see what benefit the spring afforded, so I didn't bother putting it in the assembly. Well, I did, but it was then that I figured that it was nothing but a nuisance so took the tool apart and removed the spring. Now this rod that goes down through the stem emerges at the bottom and goes through the centre hole of the three that are there and match those that are on the head. The two outside holes are for the bolt and wingnut that clamps the head to the handle. This is the theory, but it only works in two of the four heads. In the other two, where there should be a centre hole, there is solid steel, beneath which is the stem of the head on the end of which is the blade. Another fault is that the plate to which one bolts the head, rather than being flat is concave, and the bolts that are provided are too short. However, I found some slightly longer bolts among my spares. I rang Enovations, the firm that sold this tool and asked the woman I spoke to if anyone had ever actually inspected the goods that they advertise? for this tool, or half of it at any rate, is, as it stands, completely unfit for the job. I said that half of it was fine, so could I get a partial refund, rather than returning the entire tool? She said that they didn't give partial refunds, so just return the whole thing and they would reimburse my Mastercard. I really don't want to do that as I can see that with a simple, but perhaps, expensive modifications, the tool would work
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Tools and those who manufacture them
First you insult all men, and then you say you have a man coming by to fix the tool for you. What's up with that. Also, us men may have spent more time working on and perfecting garden tools, but, some woman, way back at the beginning, went and got us kicked out of the garden. Touche. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jewel Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 7:59 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Tools and those who manufacture them I can only think that the garden tool I am about to describe must have been designed by a man. I say that as I cannot believe that a woman could be so * STUPID! The background: Some years ago, there came onto the gardeners' market a very handy-dandy cultivator called a Garden Claw. It consisted of a T-bar handle and stem and at the bottom was an array of slightly bent spikes. One jabbed this into the soil and turned it around and around, so creating a very nice tilth. I didn't buy one at the time, and when I did go to, they were no longer being manufactured. I asked the boss of one of the local engineering firms if he could make one of these tools, and he said, that as it happened, his boys had made some but he thought that what he had had a higher price tab on it than I would want to pay: $250: he was quite right. However, his secretary had told him that she had seen, in a mail order catalogue, a tool with four interchangeable heads that might be just what I wanted. I rang the company and found that it cost only $60. Now you're talking! Well, the tool arrived today, and without having seen it, at the price, I thought that it might be made of rather poor quality steel, or aluminium, so I was pleasantly surprised to find that the steel was very solid, and here we come to the design fault, and what a fault it is! Now for the description: We have the T-bar handle, and down the centre of that, goes a steel rod that is supposed to have a spring on it. I couldn't see what benefit the spring afforded, so I didn't bother putting it in the assembly. Well, I did, but it was then that I figured that it was nothing but a nuisance so took the tool apart and removed the spring. Now this rod that goes down through the stem emerges at the bottom and goes through the centre hole of the three that are there and match those that are on the head. The two outside holes are for the bolt and wingnut that clamps the head to the handle. This is the theory, but it only works in two of the four heads. In the other two, where there should be a centre hole, there is solid steel, beneath which is the stem of the head on the end of which is the blade. Another fault is that the plate to which one bolts the head, rather than being flat is concave, and the bolts that are provided are too short. However, I found some slightly longer bolts among my spares. I rang Enovations, the firm that sold this tool and asked the woman I spoke to if anyone had ever actually inspected the goods that they advertise? for this tool, or half of it at any rate, is, as it stands, completely unfit for the job. I said that half of it was fine, so could I get a partial refund, rather than returning the entire tool? She said that they didn't give partial refunds, so just return the whole thing and they would reimburse my Mastercard. I really don't want to do that as I can see that with a simple, but perhaps, expensive modifications, the tool would work beautifully. The modification would be to drive a reamer through the plate and down through the centre of the stem that I mentioned above, but how much would such a modification cost? Murray will come around and take a look at it and let me know. It shouldn't cost too much, but such a modification should never had been necessary. I imagine that the tool is manufactured in China, and for the life of me, I cannot fathom why such a glaring fault was not picked up by quality control! Jewel [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Alternatives for Outlook Express!
Maybe I missed something here, , why is Outlook not an option here? From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Claudia Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 1:56 PM To: Technology list for the Blind and Vision Impaired Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Alternatives for Outlook Express! Okay, So, we're having a bad week here, with computers and such. First, the significant other gets a virus; then, our DSL modem goes bad, so I convinced our telephone service provider to give us a new one! Here is my question. The other half finally bit the bullet, and he's getting a new Windows 7 Home Premium laptop; what e-mail programs have you all used successfully, since I know that Outlook Express is not an option here. Thanks. My other question is this. Can a computer virus cause problems with a modem? I'm not saying they're related because I don't think the two incidences are, but I'm just curious. Claudia __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4936 (20100311) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] buying a used car
I think the list of things to look for are too numerous to list here. I would advise you to get ahold of a few buyer's guides for used cars. Again, the list on here could go on, and on, and on, and on, and on. And it probably will. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jennifer Jackson Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 12:06 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] buying a used car Ok, what should I ask and look for when buying a used car? Any special tips? I know very little about cars, and have forgotten some of that in the last 23 years since I drove. *smile* Just to remind you, I am totally blind. Jennifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] new tile floor- should I seal?
Definitely seal it. It won't wear off since it is absorbed into the grout. All the reasons you stated are reasons you should seal it. It's inexpensive and you or someone sighted should have no trouble applying it, by following the directions on the bottle. You can buy it at Lowes or Home Depot. Hope this helps. Tom From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of lvmumford Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 5:06 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] new tile floor- should I seal? Hello everyone, I am new to this list and I have a question for the group. Hubby and I are blind and we are having our home remodeled with new tile floors put in our kitchen, dining room, sunroom, and utility room. The grout color will be a medium shade of bone with the grout lines 1/16 inch wide (the tiles themselves are large-- sorry I can't remember their exact dimensions). Anyway, I am getting conflicting advice as to whether or not to have the grout sealed. Some say sealing it is a waste because the grout line is so thin, the sealant will wear off, and you need to reseal every year. Others say that sealing the grout will help prevent the grout from absorbing food spills and stains (I have a guide dog with a very sensitive stomach), and becoming discolored. What is your advice? Much thanks, Linda [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] new tile floor- should I seal?
You do not need to scrub and clean new grout before applying the sealant. Also, you do not need to re apply ever. It is not going to disappear after a while. They just want you to buy more, so, don't fall for that one. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dave Andrus Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 11:11 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] new tile floor- should I seal? Hi, Well I just asked my wife who is sighted and worked with many a grout. My wife said the following: If you seal the grout, you need to do it every six months. Before doing it, you need to clean and scrub the grout line, then seal. Being a non-high maintenance gal, I do not seal grout. Its not worth the effort. So says my wife. From Dave's point of view, concerning the dog, vaccuuming or sweeping the floor every other day get and keeps the floor clean. Any less than this, and its dirty, no matter what flooring. Dave A. Working together, sharing the light of salvation seen through the cross of Jesus Rev. Dave Andrus, Director Lutheran Blind Mission 888 215 2455 HTTP://WWW.BLINDMISSION.ORG -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of lvmumford Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 4:06 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] new tile floor- should I seal? Hello everyone, I am new to this list and I have a question for the group. Hubby and I are blind and we are having our home remodeled with new tile floors put in our kitchen, dining room, sunroom, and utility room. The grout color will be a medium shade of bone with the grout lines 1/16 inch wide (the tiles themselves are large-- sorry I can't remember their exact dimensions). Anyway, I am getting conflicting advice as to whether or not to have the grout sealed. Some say sealing it is a waste because the grout line is so thin, the sealant will wear off, and you need to reseal every year. Others say that sealing the grout will help prevent the grout from absorbing food spills and stains (I have a guide dog with a very sensitive stomach), and becoming discolored. What is your advice? Much thanks, Linda [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Table saw injury report.
Thanks Bob, it's tomhod...@fuse.net thanks. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2010 10:58 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Table saw injury report. Sure, send me your email address. - Original Message - From: Tom Hodges To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2010 10:46 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Table saw injury report. Bob, would you mind sending that video? Thanks, Tom From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy Sent: Saturday, March 06, 2010 1:07 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Table saw injury report. I have a video of a guy demonstrating with his finger touching the blade. - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, March 06, 2010 11:18 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Table saw injury report. Tom, The SawStop table saw has a feature that if the blade hits something wet and conductive, like, say, a finger, it fires a bar into the blade stopping the blade in some insanely short period of time. The demonstration is always of running a hotdog into the spinning blade and the hotdog is barely nicked. However, it destroys the blade, and requires a new explosive cartridge after it fires. You also need to use an over-ride if you are cutting wet wood. Never-the-less, it is an insurance policy against a time when your judgment or concentration falters for a split second. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Table saw injury report.
Bob, would you mind sending that video? Thanks, Tom From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy Sent: Saturday, March 06, 2010 1:07 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Table saw injury report. I have a video of a guy demonstrating with his finger touching the blade. - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, March 06, 2010 11:18 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Table saw injury report. Tom, The SawStop table saw has a feature that if the blade hits something wet and conductive, like, say, a finger, it fires a bar into the blade stopping the blade in some insanely short period of time. The demonstration is always of running a hotdog into the spinning blade and the hotdog is barely nicked. However, it destroys the blade, and requires a new explosive cartridge after it fires. You also need to use an over-ride if you are cutting wet wood. Never-the-less, it is an insurance policy against a time when your judgment or concentration falters for a split second. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Table saw injury report.
I've looked through my messages but still can't find the one that tells what the Saw Stop Safety Feature is and how it works. Would someone enlighten me? Thanks, Tom From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of John Sherrer Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2010 2:20 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Table saw injury report. I do not believe that the Saw Stop safety feature should be required. A woodworker should not rely on a table saw's safety feature, but the woodworker needs to rely on good, safe use of the table saw. This is my goal when I use any power equipment. John http://WhiteCane.org http://BlindWoodWorker.com http://HolyTeaClub.comcom\whitecane http://anellos.ws - Original Message - From: Terry Klarich To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 12:00 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Table saw injury report. I'm in favor for the Saw Stop for those who want to pay for it. The Saw Stop people are trying to make it a law that their product is a mandatory feature of all saws sold. I have a problem with this because I feel I should have the option to have the saw stop or not. I agree, the saw is very nice and smooth; but, this is true for the nicer contracter saws and on up to the cabinet saws. I know exactly what you are saying about blade tilt between the Saw Stop saw and the craftsman. I experienced this upgrading from my ridgid contracter's saw to my grizzly cabinet saw. Saws are dangerous. They cut stuff with a lot of power behind the blade. People need to realize this before they use one. All the manufacturers all have explicit warnings in their documentation. I look at all this like the lady who sued McDonalds for spilling hot coffee in her lap. I'm sure it was painful and a horible experience; but, it was her fault. Terry On Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:48:13 -0500you write: Hi Woodworkers; I do agree with Bob, that good table saw techniques are needed no matter how safe your saw is. The problem is that a beginner mus t start some where. Not all the blind have training available. I have nicked fingers and have had wood thrown into my chest in the past, but not for a very long time. I also believe that Blind Woodworkers are safer woodworkers than sighted woodworkers in general. I would like to speak in favor of the Saw Stop. I dry a lot of my own wood, and wet wood can fire the safety feature. A nail in the wood is a more common reason for a misfire. The Saw Stop does a have a mode where you can test the wood ahead of time to see if it will fire on the wood. This test is done w ithout the blade running. But if I had two misfires, I still would be willing to buy another cartridge and blade. Another point about the Saw Stop is that it is a very nice table saw. I took an angle measurement with a TO bevel. I took that m easurement to a dado blade on the SawStop, turn the wheel, and I was very impressed on how easy it was to bring the blade to that angle. With my craftsman table saw, I would have to go back and fourth several times to get that angle. With the Saw Stop, I was able to bring the blade right to that angle. So to make sure, I went past and then went down. It was very easy. The fence is very easy, but many saws have that kind of fence. Over all, even with the safety feature turned off, it is an excellent saw. But it is hard to beat with the safety feature on. John [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] lmidnight altert system
What if they tunnel in and come up in the tent? Sorry, couldn't pass that one up. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jennifer Jackson Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2010 5:27 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] lmidnight altert system What if they parachute in over the fence? Jen - Original Message - From: Spiro To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2010 3:46 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] lmidnight altert system I'm with ya. Read a lot as well. question is what if they have a flashlight and see the monofiliment? What were those alarm items called, that when the pin was pulled it started to scream? On Wed, 3 Mar 2010, jim wrote: put a string around the tent, and string on it some tincans and what ever will clang together when they trip over it put it about knee high an old Vietnam trick. OK wasn't there but have read many books Jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] lmidnight altert system
I would certainly be paranoid about sleeping in the yard in a tent with children. Look at the news this past week, a 16 year old girl couldn't even jog in a park in San Diego without getting raped and killed. If a child predator saw a tent in a yard, I think their first inclination would be that children ar sleeping in it. Again, no, I don't think you are being paranoid or too careful. Hang in there, Tom. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dale Leavens Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2010 6:39 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] lmidnight altert system Hi Spiro, I think that many of us have a difficult time in imagining the danger you perceive. Of course just because I am paranoid doesn't mean I am not safe but what would the motivation be to molest you in your tent? I don't think it is a blindness issue, blind or not one sleeps. Running along a motorway at what ever speed and seeing a tent in a yard then finding a turn around to go back and park to molest who ever may or may not be in that tent seems a stretch to me and probably many others. My sister once dropped a pearl of wisdom when I expressed anxiety about a situation. She told me I was being pretty arrogant to think people had so little to do but pay attention to me. This maybe an easier conclusion from the quiet peaceful back woods of Canada it is rue. Last summer though we did have a bear walk through the front yard and leave a calling card but that is so rare an incident that I wouldn't worry about sleeping in the yard. Actually I often do, albeit on the swing and during the sunshine. If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie - Original Message - From: Spiro To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2010 6:05 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] lmidnight altert system Hey, before my earnest attempt to build something as a blind dad so my daughter and I can camp in the yard while route #1 midnight idiots drive by; is railroaded into a silliness festival (no offense intended) let me just fantasize that I have a machine gun to shoot bozos; but still have to be awakened first. what if they drive through with a tank doesn't help my project. With sincere regards. Thanks On Thu, 4 Mar 2010, Jennifer Jackson wrote: What if they parachute in over the fence? Jen - Original Message - From: Spiro To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2010 3:46 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] lmidnight altert system I'm with ya. Read a lot as well. question is what if they have a flashlight and see the monofiliment? What were those alarm items called, that when the pin was pulled it started to scream? On Wed, 3 Mar 2010, jim wrote: put a string around the tent, and string on it some tincans and what ever will clang together when they trip over it put it about knee high an old Vietnam trick. OK wasn't there but have read many books Jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] lmidnight altert system
I don't think a blind person should be shooting a shotgun in the night with children around. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of John Sherrer Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2010 6:19 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] lmidnight altert system Borrow a dog when you camp, and get a 10 gage shot gun with fbirt shot. John http://WhiteCane.org http://BlindWoodWorker.com http://HolyTeaClub.comcom\whitecane http://anellos.ws - Original Message - From: Spiro To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2010 6:05 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] lmidnight altert system Hey, before my earnest attempt to build something as a blind dad so my daughter and I can camp in the yard while route #1 midnight idiots drive by; is railroaded into a silliness festival (no offense intended) let me just fantasize that I have a machine gun to shoot bozos; but still have to be awakened first. what if they drive through with a tank doesn't help my project. With sincere regards. Thanks On Thu, 4 Mar 2010, Jennifer Jackson wrote: What if they parachute in over the fence? Jen - Original Message - From: Spiro To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2010 3:46 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] lmidnight altert system I'm with ya. Read a lot as well. question is what if they have a flashlight and see the monofiliment? What were those alarm items called, that when the pin was pulled it started to scream? On Wed, 3 Mar 2010, jim wrote: put a string around the tent, and string on it some tincans and what ever will clang together when they trip over it put it about knee high an old Vietnam trick. OK wasn't there but have read many books Jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Table saw injury report.
Wow! That's amazing technology. Trouble is, I use my table saw to cut wieners. Just kidding. I wonder if that system causes damage to the motor, like a bent shaft, mounting hardware, etc. Thanks, Tom From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dan Rossi Sent: Saturday, March 06, 2010 11:18 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Table saw injury report. Tom, The SawStop table saw has a feature that if the blade hits something wet and conductive, like, say, a finger, it fires a bar into the blade stopping the blade in some insanely short period of time. The demonstration is always of running a hotdog into the spinning blade and the hotdog is barely nicked. However, it destroys the blade, and requires a new explosive cartridge after it fires. You also need to use an over-ride if you are cutting wet wood. Never-the-less, it is an insurance policy against a time when your judgment or concentration falters for a split second. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] room addition
Just wondering, since you were complaining about the price of the 12 - 3 wire. First of all, Couldn't you have used 14 gauge wire instead of 12 gauge? What else is on this circuit? If it's just a few lights, you only need 14 gauge and 15 amp switches and breaker.. Secondly, you don't need 3 wires plus ground from the breaker box to the switch, as that only requires 2 wire plus ground. Third, you only need 2 wires plus ground from the last switch to the fixture. Forth, since you are using 12 gaugewire, are you also using switches and a breaker rated for 20 amps? If not, you should understand that you don't need wire that will carry the 20 amps either. I'm not trying to be critical, just trying to show that you may not meed to use 12 gauge wire and you may not need to use it from breaker to switch or switch to fixture, therefore you could save a lot of money on the price of the wire. If you haven't used any of the wire on that big 250 foot roll, you could return it and buy the cheaper 14 gauge and possibly a much shorter role. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ron Yearns Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2010 4:31 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] room addition the 12 three is being used between two three way switches and from one switch to the light.. In this case the main power is coming into one of the switches from below. Ron - Original Message - From: Tom Hodges To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2010 9:32 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] room addition Just curious, what are you using the 12 - 3 with ground for? From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Ron Yearns Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 10:00 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] room addition Hello folks. It appears the weather may let us get started on our room addition. I called dig rite Friday so the locates on the utilities should be done by Wednesday am. The contractor is planning to come Tuesday or Wednesday to start sawing the pation up to remove and then the set of cement steps. Wife and I went shopping for ductwork and electric supplies today. Do you know they wanted $2.30 per foot to cut a length of 12 three with ground. So since I needed 60 feet I bought the full 250 foot coil for $104. Most of the other electric rough in stuff was easy. A little hard to bit the bullet for the new arc fault circuit breakers now required by the 2008 N E C. Basicallly all 120 volt 15 or 20 amp outlet circuits require either the arc fault or ground fault protection. $40 each. The real problem was in the duct. i had priced the boots and flex duct at my supplier but he would have to order most of it. The box stores had 4 inch and 6 inch stuff but no 5 inch like is what currently in the house. I plan to disconnect two runs and then extend them for the new room. So guess I will place a order next week. Really hope the weather holds fair. Wish us luck. Ron [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] room addition
Just curious, what are you using the 12 - 3 with ground for? From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ron Yearns Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 10:00 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] room addition Hello folks. It appears the weather may let us get started on our room addition. I called dig rite Friday so the locates on the utilities should be done by Wednesday am. The contractor is planning to come Tuesday or Wednesday to start sawing the pation up to remove and then the set of cement steps. Wife and I went shopping for ductwork and electric supplies today. Do you know they wanted $2.30 per foot to cut a length of 12 three with ground. So since I needed 60 feet I bought the full 250 foot coil for $104. Most of the other electric rough in stuff was easy. A little hard to bit the bullet for the new arc fault circuit breakers now required by the 2008 N E C. Basicallly all 120 volt 15 or 20 amp outlet circuits require either the arc fault or ground fault protection. $40 each. The real problem was in the duct. i had priced the boots and flex duct at my supplier but he would have to order most of it. The box stores had 4 inch and 6 inch stuff but no 5 inch like is what currently in the house. I plan to disconnect two runs and then extend them for the new room. So guess I will place a order next week. Really hope the weather holds fair. Wish us luck. Ron [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Radiant floor heating.
You don't have cement board under your tile? I'm assuming this is ceramic tile, is that right? From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael baldwin Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 10:26 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Radiant floor heating. under tile. Well, starting from the bottom, I have the plywood subfloor, the heating mats, Kerdi membrane, and tile. I think the mats I got, if you put it under wood, you need to put a layer of thinset over the mats first, then glue the wood down, or use a floating floor. Michael _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Dave Andrus Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 8:58 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Radiant floor heating. Hi Michael, Your radient flooring that warms the floor. Did you put it under tile or under wood? Dave A. Working together, sharing the light of salvation seen through the cross of Jesus Rev. Dave Andrus, Director Lutheran Blind Mission 888 215 2455 HTTP://WWW.BLINDMIS HTTP://WWW.BLINDMISSION.ORG SION.ORG -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael baldwin Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 8:51 PM To: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Radiant floor heating. Nope, this Mike lives in Central Nebraska. trust me, it has been cold here, and snowy. Michael _ From: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Dan Rossi Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 8:24 PM To: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Radiant floor heating. Mike, Don't you live in Florida? Or do Ihave the wrong Mike? You are correct though. 50 watts per square foot isn't too bad. Say you do a three foot wide, by 10 foot long section, that would be about 1.5KW for the 240 volt matts. So, 1.5KWH around here would cost about 30 cents an hour to run. That's nowhere near as bad as Iwould have expected. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew. mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Great idea.
The ice melt that I use is called Spring. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 4:20 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Great idea. The ice melt that I use is called majestic. It also is safe for pets, kids, lawns and carpets. I purchased mine at Lowes for $15 for a 50 pound bag. - Original Message - From: Spiro sp...@iamspiro.com mailto:spiro%40iamspiro.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 4:16 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Great idea. insurance companies are slow to cover a residence with a flat roof for theis reason. Professional ice melt is quoted down to -12 but I think it's more accurately trusted to 0. I tossed some onto my auning and there are no icycles after the first day. Don't know what ths aalts will do to your structures, but the Ice Melt (mcmater Carr supply) is safe for lawns, pets, and sidewalks. On Thu, 18 Feb 2010, Dan Rossi wrote: Well, this was all good fun anyway. Yes, your run of the mill hand held torch will do very little against any real mass of ice, as many people in the area are finding out. My neighbors and I have kicked around a number of concepts for bleeding off the water in the ice dams along our roof-lines. Anywhere from hooking up a hose to the hot water tap and strapping the hose to a long pipe. To dumping calcium chloride in a few key spots. I personally know three people who have already had major ceiling damage caused by ice dams on their roofs. There are some pretty serious icicles hanging off the buildings around campus. Apparently, one building has icicles that grew curved due to some strong wind funneling in the area. My buddy says they are about 8 to 10 feet long and curved so they look like a long row of pretty serious teeth. Oh well. Guess I'll just go out with a shovel over the weekend and hack a path through the worst parts of the sidewalks. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_ pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 PAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo mailto:blindhandyman-help%40yahoogroups.comYahoo ! Groups Links __ NOD32 4881 (20100219) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Great idea.
I don't pay anything for Spring, it just come around every year for free. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Spiro Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 4:53 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Great idea. Is it a blue-ish color? I pay $18 and get it shipped to me as I haven't access often. That's the stuff I took with me in a brown bag in my pcket three times to work this week and dumped handfuls where needed so I wouldn't slide twice. Great stuff. On Fri, 19 Feb 2010, Lenny McHugh wrote: The ice melt that I use is called majestic. It also is safe for pets, kids, lawns and carpets. I purchased mine at Lowes for $15 for a 50 pound bag. - Original Message - From: Spiro sp...@iamspiro.com mailto:spiro%40iamspiro.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 4:16 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Great idea. insurance companies are slow to cover a residence with a flat roof for theis reason. Professional ice melt is quoted down to -12 but I think it's more accurately trusted to 0. I tossed some onto my auning and there are no icycles after the first day. Don't know what ths aalts will do to your structures, but the Ice Melt (mcmater Carr supply) is safe for lawns, pets, and sidewalks. On Thu, 18 Feb 2010, Dan Rossi wrote: Well, this was all good fun anyway. Yes, your run of the mill hand held torch will do very little against any real mass of ice, as many people in the area are finding out. My neighbors and I have kicked around a number of concepts for bleeding off the water in the ice dams along our roof-lines. Anywhere from hooking up a hose to the hot water tap and strapping the hose to a long pipe. To dumping calcium chloride in a few key spots. I personally know three people who have already had major ceiling damage caused by ice dams on their roofs. There are some pretty serious icicles hanging off the buildings around campus. Apparently, one building has icicles that grew curved due to some strong wind funneling in the area. My buddy says they are about 8 to 10 feet long and curved so they look like a long row of pretty serious teeth. Oh well. Guess I'll just go out with a shovel over the weekend and hack a path through the worst parts of the sidewalks. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_ pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 PAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo mailto:blindhandyman-help%40yahoogroups.comYahoo ! Groups Links __ NOD32 4881 (20100219) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Fwd: Speaking of icicles!!
Which proves my point, wait untill spring. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of john schwery Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 5:14 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Fwd: Speaking of icicles!! Dan, here is an article from a Burgh paper. My wife is from the Burgh and gets articles like this. text of forwarded message follows: Don't flip, homeowners, just let the water drip Friday, February 19, 2010 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette When water is dripping down your walls and pooling on the floor, you don't want to hear someone say: Do nothing. Yet, that's probably the best advice roofers and insurance agents have for the thousands of homeowners affected this week by ice dams. If you are one of them, your best hope for relief is that temperatures go up or down -- soon. Every house has tons of icicles hanging from gutters. It's very picturesque but it's bad news for homeowners and for us, said David Thomas of Thomas McMenamin, an Upper St. Clair insurance agency. Mr. Thomas, a part owner, has heard from nearly two dozen homeowners complaining of interior leaking over the last two weeks. And he's expecting a lot more. As long as temperatures stay around freezing, snow and ice will continue to thaw and refreeze on the roof, where ice at the edge holds back water behind it. That water works its way through the shingles -- even climbing up a pitched roof -- and drips down inside the walls, damaging wallboard, trim, insulation and sometimes flooring. So what can you do? Nothing, except catch or mop up the water you can see and maybe poke a hole in the wall or ceiling to drain what you can't see. Sam W. Gregg, 79, of Peters, said that about four days ago, he and his wife noticed water dripping down a window in the dining room of their 50-year-old home. Then, the same thing happened in their living room and two bedrooms. Since it was a little warmer today, it's getting heavier, he said Thursday. I'm worried that it will get worse. The Greggs replace soaked towels on the windowsills every six hours or so. They haven't filed a homeowners claim yet but figured they should let Mr. Thomas know. Mr. Thomas said most water damage claims will be covered. And since large insurance carriers have designated this a catastrophe loss, homeowners' rates generally won't be affected. However, that doesn't mean insurance companies will replace your roof, or pay to make sure this doesn't happen again. For that, you'll have to wait until the ice and snow are gone. Installing loops of heat tape -- electrical wire or tape that can be plugged into an outlet -- will create gaps in the ice at the eaves to allow water to run off. An even better solution is to have a roofer install an ice and water shield beneath the bottom 3 or 4 feet of shingles. This adhesive rubber membrane will prevent water trapped behind an ice dam from getting through. But no one -- roofers included -- should be working up there now. Even if you could safely work on an icy, pitched roof, removing snow or chipping away ice won't help and might just make it worse. So for now, experts say, mop up, stay off the roof and pray that temperatures drop into the 20s and stay there. As long as it's ice, it can't drip into your house. Then hope temperatures gradually reach the 40s, and that ice in the gutters finally melts. Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10050/1037001-258.stm#ixzz0fzU2Gv2fhttp:// www.post-gazette.com/pg/10050/1037001-258.stm#ixzz0fzU2Gv2f From Our Neck Of The World, our current weather is: Silver Springs, Florida Clear, 42°F Wind:N-010° at 3mph Only a fool tests the depth of the water with both feet. Anna text of forwarded message ends: John Currently in Ocala, Florida Clear, 64°F Wind:SSW-200° at 6mph Lactomangulation: Manhandling the 'open here' spout on a milk container so badly that one has to resort to the 'illegal' side. Created by Weather Signature v1.31 • http://www.weathersig.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Fwd: Speaking of icicles!!
Why donÂ’t you just throw some of that majestic ice melt up there? From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dale Leavens Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 11:26 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Fwd: Speaking of icicles!! There may be no direct heat source but, might there be sun warming the porch or was it maybe stuck on to keep cold entering the house through the door in which case it is also harvesting heat from inside the door. The snow on the roof will insulate the under side of the decking from the cold above so heat from below will melt the snow immediately above the roof. Well until the water runs over the eve where it is cold and freezes again forming the dam. It might also be that the leak is where the roof of the porch meets the house depending on how that structure was built. If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 11:00 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Fwd: Speaking of icicles!! I wonder what caused the problem at my daughter's home. Her front porch is on the south west side of the house. Right now there is a major leak somewhere on the porch roof. There was about 30 inches of snow. Now the downspout is frozen solid and some major ice dams and icicles. There is no heat source under the roof, - Original Message - From: Dave Andrus dave.and...@blindmission.org mailto:dave.andrus%40blindmission.org To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 10:24 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Fwd: Speaking of icicles!! Hi everyone, I grew up in northern Wisconsin. We were always told that if you have icicles it means you do not have enough insulation in the attic. When the sun melts snow from the top the water runs off the top. If you have ice dams and icicles this means melt from the underside. This can only happen from heat coming up from the rooms below. Certainly there are a few exceptions to this situation, but I suggest you find out how much insulation you have. We now live in st. Louis. Both here and up north they suggest an R30 or above for the attic. Dave A. Working together, sharing the light of salvation seen through the cross of Jesus Rev. Dave Andrus, Director Lutheran Blind Mission 888 215 2455 HTTP://WWW.BLINDMISSION.ORG -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of john schwery Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 4:14 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Fwd: Speaking of icicles!! Dan, here is an article from a Burgh paper. My wife is from the Burgh and gets articles like this. text of forwarded message follows: Don't flip, homeowners, just let the water drip Friday, February 19, 2010 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette When water is dripping down your walls and pooling on the floor, you don't want to hear someone say: Do nothing. Yet, that's probably the best advice roofers and insurance agents have for the thousands of homeowners affected this week by ice dams. If you are one of them, your best hope for relief is that temperatures go up or down -- soon. Every house has tons of icicles hanging from gutters. It's very picturesque but it's bad news for homeowners and for us, said David Thomas of Thomas McMenamin, an Upper St. Clair insurance agency. Mr. Thomas, a part owner, has heard from nearly two dozen homeowners complaining of interior leaking over the last two weeks. And he's expecting a lot more. As long as temperatures stay around freezing, snow and ice will continue to thaw and refreeze on the roof, where ice at the edge holds back water behind it. That water works its way through the shingles -- even climbing up a pitched roof -- and drips down inside the walls, damaging wallboard, trim, insulation and sometimes flooring. So what can you do? Nothing, except catch or mop up the water you can see and maybe poke a hole in the wall or ceiling to drain what you can't see. Sam W. Gregg, 79, of Peters, said that about four days ago, he and his wife noticed water dripping down a window in the dining room of their 50-year-old home. Then, the same thing happened in their living room and two bedrooms. Since it was a little warmer today, it's getting heavier, he said Thursday. I'm worried that it will get worse. The Greggs replace soaked towels on the windowsills every six hours or so. They haven't filed a homeowners claim yet but figured they should let Mr. Thomas know. Mr. Thomas said most water damage claims will be covered. And since large insurance carriers have designated this a catastrophe loss, homeowners' rates generally won't be affected. However,
RE: [BlindHandyMan] majestic ice melt
I wonder how it will work in my ice cream machine this summer? From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 11:38 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] majestic ice melt Sounds like it might be good with margaritas. - Original Message - From: Andrew J. LaPointe To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 8:49 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] majestic ice melt Hi, my daughter's boy friend works for a landscaper and plows during the winter. His company has this stuff called magic salt. It has a whiskey product in with the salt which doesn't harm the walkways or corrode anything. I will keep the ice and snow soft up to 25 degrees below. It really works. Now, the Home Depot version is called Blizzard wizard... Andy -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ]On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 8:23 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] majestic ice melt Yes, that is the stuff, I think it is dyed green. It works wonders - Original Message - From: Spiro sp...@iamspiro.com mailto:spiro%40iamspiro.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 4:53 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Great idea. Is it a blue-ish color? I pay $18 and get it shipped to me as I haven't access often. That's the stuff I took with me in a brown bag in my pcket three times to work this week and dumped handfuls where needed so I wouldn't slide twice. Great stuff. On Fri, 19 Feb 2010, Lenny McHugh wrote: The ice melt that I use is called majestic. It also is safe for pets, kids, lawns and carpets. I purchased mine at Lowes for $15 for a 50 pound bag. - Original Message - From: Spiro sp...@iamspiro.com mailto:spiro%40iamspiro.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 4:16 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Great idea. insurance companies are slow to cover a residence with a flat roof for theis reason. Professional ice melt is quoted down to -12 but I think it's more accurately trusted to 0. I tossed some onto my auning and there are no icycles after the first day. Don't know what ths aalts will do to your structures, but the Ice Melt (mcmater Carr supply) is safe for lawns, pets, and sidewalks. On Thu, 18 Feb 2010, Dan Rossi wrote: Well, this was all good fun anyway. Yes, your run of the mill hand held torch will do very little against any real mass of ice, as many people in the area are finding out. My neighbors and I have kicked around a number of concepts for bleeding off the water in the ice dams along our roof-lines. Anywhere from hooking up a hose to the hot water tap and strapping the hose to a long pipe. To dumping calcium chloride in a few key spots. I personally know three people who have already had major ceiling damage caused by ice dams on their roofs. There are some pretty serious icicles hanging off the buildings around campus. Apparently, one building has icicles that grew curved due to some strong wind funneling in the area. My buddy says they are about 8 to 10 feet long and curved so they look like a long row of pretty serious teeth. Oh well. Guess I'll just go out with a shovel over the weekend and hack a path through the worst parts of the sidewalks. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_ p PAGE_user_op=view_p agePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo
[BlindHandyMan] FW: Toyota Electric Lawnmower Recall
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RE: [BlindHandyMan] it's quiet
I'd wait untill you have snow in the front and side yard also. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2010 10:18 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] it's quiet Yesterday there was snow in my back yard. I'm trying to get in touch with Al Gore to talk about this global warming crap he's been selling. I think it might have been the coldest January over all since I've lived in NC. - Original Message - From: Max Robinson To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2010 9:38 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] it's quiet I thought there was snow on some of the mountain tops. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com mailto:max%40maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com To subscribe to the fun with transistors group send an email to. funwithtransistors-subscr...@yahoogroups.com mailto:funwithtransistors-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, funwithtubes-subscr...@yahoogroups.com mailto:funwithtubes-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney braill...@hawaii.rr.com mailto:brailleit%40hawaii.rr.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2010 8:26 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] it's quiet Aloha Shane, Yes, we're out here, but today is a major work day for me. I'm formatting a braille manual and the Sweetheart is running all of our dishes through our new dishwasher before I figure out where to put them into the new cupboards. Kitchen remodeling is not for the neat or organized soul. My office looks like a war zone with a path to my desk. Hawaii is still the only state in the United States that has no snow. Yahoo! Betsy At 01:07 PM 2/14/2010, you wrote: Is anyone alive out there? Haven't seen any traffic today which I thought was unusual. Oh yeah, for those of you that get ABC and were thinking about building a house, you might want to check out Extreme Make Over Home edition. It comes on tonight at 9 p.m est. If my information is correct, the builds are going to be neat to watch. Nudura is going to be showcasing their product on 1 if not both builds. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_ pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 PAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo mailto:blindhandyman-help%40yahoogroups.comYahoo ! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.435 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2688 - Release Date: 02/14/10 19:35:00 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] it's quiet
Thanks for the lovely picture you put in all our heads of you wearing a dressing gown. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dale Leavens Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 9:48 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] it's quiet The graders are out this morning cleaning the streets but I haven't stuck my head out yet to see just how much we got. Still in my dressing gown working on draining the coffee pot and listening to interviews with some of our present and previous skiers. I expect that Janet and I will be out pushing snow again today. I hope the town hasn't plowed too much into the mouth of the driveway. I just stepped out the back door onto the patio. Over night we got a good 6 inches and it is still coming down. Got snow on the hem of my dressing gown. If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie - Original Message - From: Tom Hodges To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 9:11 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] it's quiet I'd wait untill you have snow in the front and side yard also. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2010 10:18 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] it's quiet Yesterday there was snow in my back yard. I'm trying to get in touch with Al Gore to talk about this global warming crap he's been selling. I think it might have been the coldest January over all since I've lived in NC. - Original Message - From: Max Robinson To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2010 9:38 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] it's quiet I thought there was snow on some of the mountain tops. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com mailto:max%40maxsmusicplace.com mailto:max%40maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com To subscribe to the fun with transistors group send an email to. funwithtransistors-subscr...@yahoogroups.com mailto:funwithtransistors-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com mailto:funwithtransistors-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, funwithtubes-subscr...@yahoogroups.com mailto:funwithtubes-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com mailto:funwithtubes-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney braill...@hawaii.rr.com mailto:brailleit%40hawaii.rr.com mailto:brailleit%40hawaii.rr.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2010 8:26 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] it's quiet Aloha Shane, Yes, we're out here, but today is a major work day for me. I'm formatting a braille manual and the Sweetheart is running all of our dishes through our new dishwasher before I figure out where to put them into the new cupboards. Kitchen remodeling is not for the neat or organized soul. My office looks like a war zone with a path to my desk. Hawaii is still the only state in the United States that has no snow. Yahoo! Betsy At 01:07 PM 2/14/2010, you wrote: Is anyone alive out there? Haven't seen any traffic today which I thought was unusual. Oh yeah, for those of you that get ABC and were thinking about building a house, you might want to check out Extreme Make Over Home edition. It comes on tonight at 9 p.m est. If my information is correct, the builds are going to be neat to watch. Nudura is going to be showcasing their product on 1 if not both builds. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_ PAGE_user_op=view_ pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 PAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Cleaning computer keyboard
I turn my keyboard upside down and spray canned air, which is sold for that purpose, all around all the keys. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Imbar Golt Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 2:30 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cleaning computer keyboard Try alcohol used to clean electric appliances. - Original Message - From: frank cunningham To: blind handyman Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 1:15 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Cleaning computer keyboard Howdy All, looking for any and all suggestions on cleaning a computer keyboard that tends to get greasey. Any suggestions... Frank [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Your thoughts for Improvements to this Group
What do you consider to be spam? From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 10:06 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Your thoughts for Improvements to this Group We keep the Spam away on the moderation side of things. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com Life is what happens after you have already made other plans. - Original Message - From: Trouble troub...@columbus.rr.com mailto:trouble1%40columbus.rr.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 8:01 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Your thoughts for Improvements to this Group How about a dunking booth at the picnic. Got a lot to see with all that deck work from last year. But really, think things are doing well for the list as a whole, no spam or trash like some lists. They really got it bad. At 02:24 PM 2/8/2010, you wrote: Hi All Have you any positive thoughts for Improvements that could be undertaken to make this group better. Is there something that you would like to see happening that would make this membership better informed. Now that I am retired I have the time to do lots more research so please let us know how or what I can do to help you. Positive thoughts please no smart arse comments that does not help anyone. Ray [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Tim trouble Verizon FIOS support tech Never offend people with style when you can offend them with substance. --Sam Brown Blindeudora list owner. To subscribe or info: http://www.freelists.org/webpage/blindeudora Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_ pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 PAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo mailto:blindhandyman-help%40yahoogroups.comYahoo ! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Your thoughts for Improvements to this Group
I agree with Spiro, as written below. It takes forever to go through the inbox, just to hear the subject matter. Is all that left bracket, right bracket, stuff necessary? If it is necessary, okay, but just wondering if it could be eliminated. Thanks. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of sp...@iamspiro.com Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 12:44 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Your thoughts for Improvements to this Group This might be stupid to some. But is it at all posible to shorten the list name in the subject field to something like [BHM]? The reason I ask is that the amount on a subject line could be more utilized without so much of it taken by the listname. For instance, blindaccesshelp is [bah[ and I'm sure we all know of others. Small change, I know. I love the list! On Tue, 9 Feb 2010, Ray Boyce wrote: Hi All Have you any positive thoughts for Improvements that could be undertaken to make this group better. Is there something that you would like to see happening that would make this membership better informed. Now that I am retired I have the time to do lots more research so please let us know how or what I can do to help you. Positive thoughts please no smart arse comments that does not help anyone. Ray [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Your thoughts for Improvements to this Group
Thanks David, I'll try that. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 2:43 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Your thoughts for Improvements to this Group Like I said simply set your respective dictionary manager within your screen reader of choice to ignore [BlindHandyman] by just having it say nothing instead. Mine completely ignored the phrase even though it is imbedded in the body of this message. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com Life is what happens after you have already made other plans. - Original Message - From: Tom Hodges tomhod...@fuse.net mailto:tomhodges%40fuse.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 2:16 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Your thoughts for Improvements to this Group I agree with Spiro, as written below. It takes forever to go through the inbox, just to hear the subject matter. Is all that left bracket, right bracket, stuff necessary? If it is necessary, okay, but just wondering if it could be eliminated. Thanks. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of sp...@iamspiro.com mailto:spiro%40iamspiro.com Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 12:44 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Your thoughts for Improvements to this Group This might be stupid to some. But is it at all posible to shorten the list name in the subject field to something like [BHM]? The reason I ask is that the amount on a subject line could be more utilized without so much of it taken by the listname. For instance, blindaccesshelp is [bah[ and I'm sure we all know of others. Small change, I know. I love the list! On Tue, 9 Feb 2010, Ray Boyce wrote: Hi All Have you any positive thoughts for Improvements that could be undertaken to make this group better. Is there something that you would like to see happening that would make this membership better informed. Now that I am retired I have the time to do lots more research so please let us know how or what I can do to help you. Positive thoughts please no smart arse comments that does not help anyone. Ray [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_ pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 PAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo mailto:blindhandyman-help%40yahoogroups.comYahoo ! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] bug patrol please help.
I agree with Ray. You're paying an exterminator to do a job. Tell them the problem and expect them to fix it. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ray Boyce Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2010 12:26 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] bug patrol please help. Hi Sheryl Tell the exterminator where they are and let him deal with it, that is why you are paying him to deal with these pests. For it seems they are in the wall cavity behind these outlets. Ray From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Sheryl Nelson Sent: Sunday, 7 February 2010 12:13 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] bug patrol please help. Aloha everyone, I have been doing my remodel which has been taking longer than I hoped. Living in the tropics cockroaches are a normal part of life. It seems to me I have upset every bug in Hawaii doing this work on my house. I have an exterminator coming monthly to spray the yard and house for bugs and he puts some bait by the electrical outlets in some areas like the kitchen. I would like to put the bait inside the outlet plate but probably should not put it through the plug holes. Here are my two questions. Where and how would you put the bait for the bugs in the outlet so they take it back to their nests then die? One of the outlets they seem to particularly enjoy well, perhaps if I plug the holes or cover the outlet with an outlet cover plate that should help. Any thoughts? Thank you in advance. Aloha Sheryl [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] FYI - Source for NLS cartridge cable
John, Wow! Thanks for the info. I had no idea you could plug a USB cable into the cartridge. I may buy a cartridge some day, depending on the price and amount of memory. IÂ’ll agree with one problem with the new digital player and that is the thumb drive is located on the side where it is very vulnerable to being broken off. Other than that, I love the player. Especially the search features, where it will allow bookmarks, jump by phrases, chapters, etc. Tom, Newport, Kentucky From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of john schwery Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 6:00 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] FYI - Source for NLS cartridge cable Tom, yep, that's a cartridge. Just treat them like a thumb drive. You will need a cable to go with them. The cable is a standard cable so, unlike the cartridges, the cable can be purchased from an electronics outlet. earlier, Tom Hodges, wrote: John, how do you download to cartridges on a computer? By cartridges, do you mean the thing that plugs into the end of the player, by the handle? It is about the size of a thick credit card with a hole in the end? IÂ’m still wondering if weÂ’re talking avout the same thing. Tom From: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of john schwery Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 9:04 AM To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] FYI - Source for NLS cartridge cable Tom, I bought 2 blank cartridges from Independent Living Aids while they still had them in stock. For me, they are much easier to use and I don't have to worry about a thumb drive sticking out of the side of the player. When 2 gig cartridges become available, I may buy those. It is all a matter of personal choice. The drives are cheaper but the cartridges are more convenient. earlier, Tom Hodges, wrote: Never heard them called Thumb drives IÂ’ve heard them called memory sticks. SamÂ’s Club also sells them in a package of about five or six. CanÂ’t remember the price. I down load the book from the website onto my computer, then down load that to the memory stick in my USB port, then unplug the memory stick from the computer and plug it into the digital playerÂ’s USB port, on the right side of the player. I never use the cartridge that can be mailed to you, since the books can be downloaded. Those cartridges are for those without a computer. TheyÂ’re mailed out just like the cassette tapes were mailed. Then, you have to mailed them back when you are finished with them. You canÂ’t use them to re cord anything. From: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.commailto :blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Ron Yearns Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 6:41 PM To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] FYI - Source for NLS cartridge cable Are you talking what we call thumb drives or zip drives? Is this all compatable? Ron - Original Message - From: Tom Hodges To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 5:23 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] FYI - Source for NLS cartridge cable Yes, you can get the cartridges, about as big as the end of your little finger and they fit into the usb port on the side of the player. Staples is where I bought mine, so I know they have them. From: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.cblindhandy...@yahoogroups.c mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.c om mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of john schwery Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 6:14 PM To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] FYI - Source for NLS cartridge cable You can probably get the cable at Staples but not the cartridges. earlier, Tom Hodges
RE: [BlindHandyMan] FYI - Source for NLS cartridge cable
John, who is Perkins? From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of john schwery Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 7:33 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] FYI - Source for NLS cartridge cable Trouble, no, you have this wrong. The cable is not proprietary because the connections are standard. So, you can buy the cables about anywhere but the cartridges must be bought from people such APH or Perkins. earlier, Trouble, wrote: The cartridge I saw only fit the players. If there are cables for it they are proprietary to the unit. At 06:00 PM 2/5/2010, you wrote: Tom, yep, that's a cartridge. Just treat them like a thumb drive. You will need a cable to go with them. The cable is a standard cable so, unlike the cartridges, the cable can be purchased from an electronics outlet. earlier, Tom Hodges, wrote: John, how do you download to cartridges on a computer? By cartridges, do you mean the thing that plugs into the end of the player, by the handle? It is about the size of a thick credit card with a hole in the end? IÂ’m still wondering if weÂ’re talking avout the same thing. Tom From: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of john schwery Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 9:04 AM To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.commailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups. commailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] FYI - Source for NLS cartridge cable Tom, I bought 2 blank cartridges from Independent Living Aids while they still had them in stock. For me, they are much easier to use and I don't have to worry about a thumb drive sticking out of the side of the player. When 2 gig cartridges become available, I may buy those. It is all a matter of personal choice. The drives are cheaper but the cartridges are more convenient. earlier, Tom Hodges, wrote: Never heard them called Thumb drives IÂ’ve heard them called memory sticks. SamÂ’s Club also sells them in a package of about five or six. CanÂ’t remember the price. I down load the book from the website onto my computer, then down load that to the memory stick in my USB port, then unplug the memory stick from the computer and plug it into the digital playerÂ’s USB port, on the right side of the player. I never use the cartridge that can be mailed to you, since the books can be downloaded. Those cartridges are for those without a computer. TheyÂ’re mailed out just like the cassette tapes were mailed. Then, you have to mailed them back when you are finished with them. You canÂ’t use them to re cord anything. From: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.commailto :blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.commailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comma ilto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Ron Yearns Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 6:41 PM To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] FYI - Source for NLS cartridge cable Are you talking what we call thumb drives or zip drives? Is this all compatable? Ron - Original Message - From: Tom Hodges To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 5:23 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] FYI - Source for NLS cartridge cable Yes, you can get the cartridges, about as big as the end of your little finger and they fit into the usb port on the side of the player. Staples is where I bought mine, so I know they have them. From: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.cblindhandy...@yahoogroups.c mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.c om mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of john schwery Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 6:14 PM To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman
RE: [BlindHandyMan] FYI - Source for NLS cartridge cable
John, you lost me there. What do you mean. The USB slot on the thumb drive is a male connection and the cartridge connection in the back of the cartridge area is also a male connection. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of john schwery Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 11:38 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] FYI - Source for NLS cartridge cable Tom, some people have been able to put thumb drives into the cartridge slot. If a thumb drive is long enough, this might be done. earlier, Tom Hodges, wrote: John, Wow! Thanks for the info. I had no idea you could plug a USB cable into the cartridge. I may buy a cartridge some day, depending on the price and amount of memory. IÂ’ll agree with one problem with the new digital player and that is the thumb drive is located on the side where it is very vulnerable to being broken off. Other than that, I love the player. Especially the search features, where it will allow bookmarks, jump by phrases, chapters, etc. Tom, Newport, Kentucky From: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of john schwery Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 6:00 PM To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] FYI - Source for NLS cartridge cable Tom, yep, that's a cartridge. Just treat them like a thumb drive. You will need a cable to go with them. The cable is a standard cable so, unlike the cartridges, the cable can be purchased from an electronics outlet. earlier, Tom Hodges, wrote: John, how do you download to cartridges on a computer? By cartridges, do you mean the thing that plugs into the end of the player, by the handle? It is about the size of a thick credit card with a hole in the end? IÂ’m still wondering if weÂ’re talking avout the same thing. Tom From: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.commailto :blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of john schwery Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 9:04 AM To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] FYI - Source for NLS cartridge cable Tom, I bought 2 blank cartridges from Independent Living Aids while they still had them in stock. For me, they are much easier to use and I don't have to worry about a thumb drive sticking out of the side of the player. When 2 gig cartridges become available, I may buy those. It is all a matter of personal choice. The drives are cheaper but the cartridges are more convenient. earlier, Tom Hodges, wrote: Never heard them called Thumb drives IÂ’ve heard them called memory sticks. SamÂ’s Club also sells them in a package of about five or six. CanÂ’t remember the price. I down load the book from the website onto my computer, then down load that to the memory stick in my USB port, then unplug the memory stick from the computer and plug it into the digital playerÂ’s USB port, on the right side of the player. I never use the cartridge that can be mailed to you, since the books can be downloaded. Those cartridges are for those without a computer. TheyÂ’re mailed out just like the cassette tapes were mailed. Then, you have to mailed them back when you are finished with them. You canÂ’t use them to re cord anything. From: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.commailto :blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.commailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.combli ndhandy...@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblind handy...@yahoogroups.com mailto:handyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Ron Yearns Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 6:41 PM To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] FYI - Source for NLS cartridge cable Are you talking what we call thumb drives or zip drives? Is this all compatable? Ron - Original Message - From: Tom Hodges To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com
RE: [BlindHandyMan] FYI - Source for NLS cartridge cable
Never heard them called Thumb drives I’ve heard them called memory sticks. Sam’s Club also sells them in a package of about five or six. Can’t remember the price. I down load the book from the website onto my computer, then down load that to the memory stick in my USB port, then unplug the memory stick from the computer and plug it into the digital player’s USB port, on the right side of the player. I never use the cartridge that can be mailed to you, since the books can be downloaded. Those cartridges are for those without a computer. They’re mailed out just like the cassette tapes were mailed. Then, you have to mailed them back when you are finished with them. You can’t use them to re cord anything. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ron Yearns Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 6:41 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] FYI - Source for NLS cartridge cable Are you talking what we call thumb drives or zip drives? Is this all compatable? Ron - Original Message - From: Tom Hodges To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 5:23 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] FYI - Source for NLS cartridge cable Yes, you can get the cartridges, about as big as the end of your little finger and they fit into the usb port on the side of the player. Staples is where I bought mine, so I know they have them. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of john schwery Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 6:14 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] FYI - Source for NLS cartridge cable You can probably get the cable at Staples but not the cartridges. earlier, Tom Hodges, wrote: Go to Staples, the cartridges are about 10 dollars for 2 GB. From: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@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 Dave Mitchell Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 2:04 PM To: blind handyman Subject: [BlindHandyMan] FYI - Source for NLS cartridge cable Greetings and thanks to all for help with procedures for downloading NLS books, etc. I had trouble finding the blank cartridges and wrote BARD who supplied the following resource and prices, FYI: Adaptive Technology, a division of Perkins Products of the Perkins School for the Blind, is now selling 1GB digital talking-book cartridges and compatible USB cables, designed to be used with NLS digital talking-book machines. Blank 1GB cartridges are $14.95, while blank 1GB cartridges bundled with a compatible 36-inch USB cable are $17.95. The USB cable may also be purchased separately for $3.95. Customers ordering by phone or online may use credit cards. Perkins also accepts e-mail or fax purchase orders. To place an order, contact Adaptive Technology, a division of Perkins Products, as follows: E-mail: mailto:adaptivetech%40perkins.orgadaptivet...@perkins.org mailto:adaptivetech%40perkins.org mailto:adaptivetech%40perkins.org mailto:adaptivetech%40perkins.org Phone: (978) 462-3817 Fax: (978) 462-3928 To place an order online, go to the Talking Book Accessories section of www.perkinsproducts.org. To order by mail, send your request with a check to: Perkins Products P.O. Box 778 Amesbury, MA 01913 NLS BARD Technical Support e-mail: mailto:NLSDownload%40loc.govnlsdownl...@loc.gov mailto:NLSDownload%40loc.gov mailto:NLSDownload%40loc.gov mailto:NLSDownload%40loc.gov Read the BARD FAQ at: https://nlsbard.loc.gov/NLS/FAQ.htmlhttps://nlsbard.loc.gov/NLS/FAQ.html [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] John Currently in Ocala, Florida Clear, 69°F Wind:ESE-110° at 3mph Warning: Dates in Calendar are closer than they appear. Created by Weather Signature v1.31 . http://www.weathersig.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Re:NLS Digital Book Player
How much money did they get to develop it and also who do you mean by they?Personally, I think they’re amazing.A 100 percent improvement over the cassette tape players and it didn’t cost me anything. Also, yes it does use a flash drive, if you choose, instead of the cartridge with the book pre loaded and mailed to you. That is all I use is a flash drive, that plugged into the USB port on the player. If your player doesn’t use a flash drive then you must have a proto type or something else, which would probably explain why you don’t like it. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Trouble Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 7:33 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Re:NLS Digital Book Player I have seen one of those cartridges and they ain't no flash drive that you can get retail. The machine I saw was just like a old style cassette player and just about as big. Be leave me for the money they got to developed it and what they came up with leaves the mind to wonder who actually got the money. personally, there is many over the counter players that can use any USB drive or sd card. That is cheaper and better. i couldn't be leave that it was what they came up with after all that testing! At 06:34 PM 2/4/2010, you wrote: On my player, to read multiple books, all you do is hold the play button down for about four or five seconds and it says bookshelf, then you press fast forward or fast reverse to read the title of all the books on the flash drive or the USB drive, or whatever you want to call it. From: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of john schwery Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 6:17 PM To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Re:NLS Digital Book Player Gil, I would suggest that you put each book in its own directory under the directory containing your books. You can put multiple books on a drive or cartridge and use the book shelf feature to navigate between books. If your player does not have that feature, you will need a later update. You can get all kinds of information at: www.bardtalk.com earlier, Gil Laster, wrote: 3-weeks ago I received the digital NLS player. The only instructions given were those recited by the player itself. With some experimentation here is how I download books: A USB flash memory device is required, also known as a thumb drive. From the BARD website, select the book or magazine that you want, then download it onto your PC (an Internet connection is required). It will be a zipped file. Go to that file on the PC and open it. That extracts several files that then appear. Copy those files to the USB flash memory device, preferably into folder that you reserve for NLS books. Remove the USB flash memory from the PC and plug it into the NLS Player at the side USB port next to the headphone jack. The next time that the player is turned on it will beep as it searches the flash memory for the book. When it finds the book, it will begin to play it. - Gil Laster, Charlotte, NC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] John Currently in Ocala, Florida Clear, 69°F Wind:ESE-110° at 3mph A bore is a man who, when you ask him how he is, tells you. - Bert Leston Taylor Created by Weather Signature v1.31 • http://www.weathersig.comhttp://www.weathersig.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Tim trouble Verizon FIOS support tech Never offend people with style when you can offend them with substance. --Sam Brown Blindeudora list owner. To subscribe or info: http://www.freelists.org/webpage/blindeudora [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] FYI - Source for NLS cartridge cable
John, how do you download to cartridges on a computer? By cartridges, do you mean the thing that plugs into the end of the player, by the handle? It is about the size of a thick credit card with a hole in the end? IÂ’m still wondering if weÂ’re talking avout the same thing. Tom From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of john schwery Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 9:04 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] FYI - Source for NLS cartridge cable Tom, I bought 2 blank cartridges from Independent Living Aids while they still had them in stock. For me, they are much easier to use and I don't have to worry about a thumb drive sticking out of the side of the player. When 2 gig cartridges become available, I may buy those. It is all a matter of personal choice. The drives are cheaper but the cartridges are more convenient. earlier, Tom Hodges, wrote: Never heard them called Thumb drives IÂ’ve heard them called memory sticks. SamÂ’s Club also sells them in a package of about five or six. CanÂ’t remember the price. I down load the book from the website onto my computer, then down load that to the memory stick in my USB port, then unplug the memory stick from the computer and plug it into the digital playerÂ’s USB port, on the right side of the player. I never use the cartridge that can be mailed to you, since the books can be downloaded. Those cartridges are for those without a computer. TheyÂ’re mailed out just like the cassette tapes were mailed. Then, you have to mailed them back when you are finished with them. You canÂ’t use them to re cord anything. From: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Ron Yearns Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 6:41 PM To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] FYI - Source for NLS cartridge cable Are you talking what we call thumb drives or zip drives? Is this all compatable? Ron - Original Message - From: Tom Hodges To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 5:23 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] FYI - Source for NLS cartridge cable Yes, you can get the cartridges, about as big as the end of your little finger and they fit into the usb port on the side of the player. Staples is where I bought mine, so I know they have them. From: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandy...@yahoogroups.c om mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of john schwery Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 6:14 PM To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] FYI - Source for NLS cartridge cable You can probably get the cable at Staples but not the cartridges. earlier, Tom Hodges, wrote: Go to Staples, the cartridges are about 10 dollars for 2 GB. From: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Dave Mitchell Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 2:04 PM To: blind handyman Subject: [BlindHandyMan] FYI - Source for NLS cartridge cable Greetings and thanks to all for help with procedures for downloading NLS books, etc. I had trouble finding the blank cartridges and wrote BARD who supplied the following resource and prices, FYI: Adaptive Technology, a division of Perkins Products of the Perkins School for the Blind, is now selling 1GB digital talking-book cartridges and compatible USB cables, designed to be used with NLS digital talking-book machines. Blank 1GB cartridges are $14.95, while blank 1GB cartridges bundled with a compatible 36-inch USB cable are $17.95. The USB cable may also be purchased separately for $3.95. Customers ordering by phone or online may use credit cards. Perkins also accepts e-mail or fax purchase orders. To place an order, contact Adaptive Technology, a division of Perkins Products, as follows: E-mail: mailto:adaptivetech%40perkins.orgadaptivet...@perkins.org mailto:adaptivetech%40perkins.org mailto:adaptivetech%40perkins.org mailto:adaptivetech
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Wiring a switch.
14 gauge wire is for a 15 amp circuit and 12 gauge wire is for 20 amp circuits. It doesn't matter if it is for lighting or for a outlets, as long as you stick the amp rating. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 3:19 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Wiring a switch. I don't like the sounds of that one at all. I agree 14 gauge is code in this country for lighting, but 12 is the acceptable for most outlet power. Beyond that, you don't want to be mixing colors in the middle of a run. I know this was copied off of a web site, but it sounds like they might be the ones that also published those books that were recalled. - Original Message - From: Ray Boyce To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 2:56 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Wiring a switch. Hi Dan Step One (Refer to Figure 1.) Connect the ground (bare wire) wire to the device box and cut it off approximately one inch past the ground screw. Connect the black wire to one screw and the white wire (hot) to the other screw on the switch. Figure 1. Note: This is the only time that you want to use a white wire as the hot conductor. This is done so you are left with a black and a white wire at the light instead of two whites to hook up to your light. Step Two (Refer to Figure 2.) Usually you will have a 2 conductor #14 http://www.electrical-online.com/Lightsandswitches.htm cable coming from the light box to the switch box. Conductor is a fancy word for wire and #14 is the size of wire you will use throughout 95% of your house. Figure 2. At the light box (octagon box) connect the black wire from the switch to the black wire of the light. Also connect the white wire from the switch to the black conductor coming from the breaker. Found here http://www.electrical-online.com/Lightsandswitches.htm From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Dan Rossi Sent: Saturday, 6 February 2010 6:19 AM To: Blind Handyman List Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Wiring a switch. Not that I have any immediate plans of rewiring, but this question popped in my head. I think I've seen a comment about this here before. If you are wiring a switch to a light fixture, do you: #1: Run a set of wires from the power source to the switch, and a set of wires from the switch to the light fixture. In this case, connecting both blacks to the switch terminals, and tieing the two whites together? Do you just stuff the white splice in the box with the switch? #2: Run a set of wires from the power source to the light fixture, and a set of wires from the switch to the light fixture. In this case, The white from the power would connect to the white on the light, and the two switch wires would be connected between the black power, and black light wires. It technically wouldn't matter which orientation you connected the switch wires, but is there a standard? I mean, black power, to black switch, then white switch to black fixture. #3: I assume this one is definitely wrong, but similar to #2. Run power directly to the light fixture, then just interrupt the black wire at some point with the switch wires. I believe choice #1 is the correct option, but is choice #2 against code? Choice #3 seems to be the most efficient use of wire, no parallel runs of wire, but would make it a pain in the ass to ever trace an issue since you wouldn't necessarily know where the switch spliced into the power line. Just a thought for the day. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] FYI - Source for NLS cartridge cable
Yes, you can get the cartridges, about as big as the end of your little finger and they fit into the usb port on the side of the player. Staples is where I bought mine, so I know they have them. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of john schwery Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 6:14 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] FYI - Source for NLS cartridge cable You can probably get the cable at Staples but not the cartridges. earlier, Tom Hodges, wrote: Go to Staples, the cartridges are about 10 dollars for 2 GB. From: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Dave Mitchell Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 2:04 PM To: blind handyman Subject: [BlindHandyMan] FYI - Source for NLS cartridge cable Greetings and thanks to all for help with procedures for downloading NLS books, etc. I had trouble finding the blank cartridges and wrote BARD who supplied the following resource and prices, FYI: Adaptive Technology, a division of Perkins Products of the Perkins School for the Blind, is now selling 1GB digital talking-book cartridges and compatible USB cables, designed to be used with NLS digital talking-book machines. Blank 1GB cartridges are $14.95, while blank 1GB cartridges bundled with a compatible 36-inch USB cable are $17.95. The USB cable may also be purchased separately for $3.95. Customers ordering by phone or online may use credit cards. Perkins also accepts e-mail or fax purchase orders. To place an order, contact Adaptive Technology, a division of Perkins Products, as follows: E-mail: mailto:adaptivetech%40perkins.orgadaptivet...@perkins.org mailto:adaptivetech%40perkins.org mailto:adaptivetech%40perkins.org Phone: (978) 462-3817 Fax: (978) 462-3928 To place an order online, go to the Talking Book Accessories section of www.perkinsproducts.org. To order by mail, send your request with a check to: Perkins Products P.O. Box 778 Amesbury, MA 01913 NLS BARD Technical Support e-mail: mailto:NLSDownload%40loc.govnlsdownl...@loc.gov mailto:NLSDownload%40loc.gov mailto:NLSDownload%40loc.gov Read the BARD FAQ at: https://nlsbard.loc.gov/NLS/FAQ.htmlhttps://nlsbard.loc.gov/NLS/FAQ.html [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] John Currently in Ocala, Florida Clear, 69°F Wind:ESE-110° at 3mph Warning: Dates in Calendar are closer than they appear. Created by Weather Signature v1.31 • http://www.weathersig.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] plans pleas or idears
Huh? From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Carl Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 7:10 PM To: wood work; blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] plans pleas or idears I'm looking to build a bird house and wondered if you chaps have tried this before [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Zip Car.
For us, life is too short to be spending it without a vehicle. My wife would be gone two hours longer each day if she had to find other transportation to go to and from work. Also, waiting for a cab around here can take an hour or so going and the same returning. I'd rather pay the cost of vehicle ownership than to waste hour after hour waiting for transportation and I certainly wouldn't burden my friends or relatives for a rides. Life is just too short. We have a van so anything we buy, including sheets of plywood or drywall can easily be transported in any weather. If no one in the house is sighted or can't drive for some other reason, that's another story. But, if someone can drive, why spend valuable time looking for and waiting for a way to get somewhere. Do you think we could get a half dozen sheets of drywall on a public bus? From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of jim Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 10:09 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Zip Car. this is funny living with out a car is not an option out here were i live12 miles from the nearest town. jim in minnesota [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] plans pleas or idears
There are about 25 or so, messages on here in the past week about bird houses. Did you get them? From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Carl Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 7:10 PM To: wood work; blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] plans pleas or idears I'm looking to build a bird house and wondered if you chaps have tried this before [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Why does my Propane heater burn so dirty?
If I were you I would stop using it untill you find the problem That is very dangerous. . From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jerry Richer Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 7:38 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Why does my Propane heater burn so dirty? Sorry, I forgot to mention that very important point. This Propane heating stove is not vented to the outside. It's one of those advertised as so clean burning that it can be safely used indoors without venting to the outside. Jerry [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Why does my Propane heater burn so dirty?
Oriface From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of RJ Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 2:55 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Why does my Propane heater burn so dirty? If not, check the jet that regulate the gas flow.. There is a name for this opening, but just can't remember how to spell it. For there are more than two letters. smile - Original Message - From: John Sherrer To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 11:42 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Why does my Propane heater burn so dirty? If the unit is still under warranty then return it for another unit. John http://WhiteCane.org http://BlindWoodWorker.com http://HolyTeaClub.comcom\whitecane http://anellos.ws - Original Message - From: Jerry Richer To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 7:37 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Why does my Propane heater burn so dirty? Sorry, I forgot to mention that very important point. This Propane heating stove is not vented to the outside. It's one of those advertised as so clean burning that it can be safely used indoors without venting to the outside. Jerry [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Why does my Propane heater burn so dirty?
Funny! From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 3:20 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Why does my Propane heater burn so dirty? orifice - Original Message - From: RJ rjf...@verizon.net mailto:rjf110%40verizon.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 2:55 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Why does my Propane heater burn so dirty? If not, check the jet that regulate the gas flow.. There is a name for this opening, but just can't remember how to spell it. For there are more than two letters. smile - Original Message - From: John Sherrer To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 11:42 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Why does my Propane heater burn so dirty? If the unit is still under warranty then return it for another unit. John http://WhiteCane.org http://BlindWoodWorker.com http://HolyTeaClub.comcom\whitecane http://anellos.ws - Original Message - From: Jerry Richer To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 7:37 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Why does my Propane heater burn so dirty? Sorry, I forgot to mention that very important point. This Propane heating stove is not vented to the outside. It's one of those advertised as so clean burning that it can be safely used indoors without venting to the outside. Jerry [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_ pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 PAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo mailto:blindhandyman-help%40yahoogroups.comYahoo ! Groups Links __ NOD32 4829 (20100202) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Why does my Propane heater burn so dirty?
Okay, I'll say it. What guy doesn't know that word? From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of RJ Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 3:56 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Why does my Propane heater burn so dirty? Thanks. Now only if I can remember the next time I need to know it. smile - Original Message - From: Tom Hodges To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 15:48 Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Why does my Propane heater burn so dirty? Oriface From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of RJ Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 2:55 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Why does my Propane heater burn so dirty? If not, check the jet that regulate the gas flow.. There is a name for this opening, but just can't remember how to spell it. For there are more than two letters. smile - Original Message - From: John Sherrer To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 11:42 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Why does my Propane heater burn so dirty? If the unit is still under warranty then return it for another unit. John http://WhiteCane.org http://BlindWoodWorker.com http://HolyTeaClub.comcom\whitecane http://anellos.ws - Original Message - From: Jerry Richer To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 7:37 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Why does my Propane heater burn so dirty? Sorry, I forgot to mention that very important point. This Propane heating stove is not vented to the outside. It's one of those advertised as so clean burning that it can be safely used indoors without venting to the outside. Jerry [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Why does my Propane heater burn so dirty?
Bob, that's the funniest thing I've ever heard you say. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 4:05 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Why does my Propane heater burn so dirty? That's my problem. I spend too much time in the orifice and not enough time in the shop... - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 3:19 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Why does my Propane heater burn so dirty? orifice - Original Message - From: RJ rjf...@verizon.net mailto:rjf110%40verizon.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 2:55 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Why does my Propane heater burn so dirty? If not, check the jet that regulate the gas flow.. There is a name for this opening, but just can't remember how to spell it. For there are more than two letters. smile - Original Message - From: John Sherrer To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 11:42 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Why does my Propane heater burn so dirty? If the unit is still under warranty then return it for another unit. John http://WhiteCane.org http://BlindWoodWorker.com http://HolyTeaClub.comcom\whitecane http://anellos.ws - Original Message - From: Jerry Richer To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 7:37 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Why does my Propane heater burn so dirty? Sorry, I forgot to mention that very important point. This Propane heating stove is not vented to the outside. It's one of those advertised as so clean burning that it can be safely used indoors without venting to the outside. Jerry [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_ pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 PAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo mailto:blindhandyman-help%40yahoogroups.comYahoo ! Groups Links __ NOD32 4829 (20100202) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Why does my Propane heater burn so dirty?
Is the space heater vented? If so, could the vent be clogged? From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jerry Richer Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 4:19 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Why does my Propane heater burn so dirty? I have a 100 pound Propane tank outside the house. I have three Propane appliances that run off that tank. They are an ordinary cook stove, an ordinary double oven, and a Propane space heater. The stove and oven burn perfectly cleanly, no smell, nothing, just heat. The space heater gives off smoke, it stinks, and the walls all around the living room where the heater is are darkened about ten feet off the floor. Why do the stove and oven burn so cleanly and the heater so dirty? I know I'm supposed to clean the heater every year. Why is it that I never have to clean the stove or the oven? Thanks. Jerry [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Bluebird Box instructions
This confused me too Lenny. How do you get a roof that is 9 and one forth inches by 10 and a half inches, out of a board that is 5 and a half inches wide? From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 12:57 PM To: handyman-blind Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Bluebird Box instructions Here are the instructions that the organization uses, I am a little confused. It looks like the the sides are tapored which makes sense. they want the sides to be lower than the roof, again makes sense. Now where I am confused is how would you mount the roof? The front must pivit for cleaning. the dimensions and instructions for the bluebird boxes are: Roof: 10 ½ x 9 ¼ Sides: 5 ½ Wide, 9 ¼ Front, 10 ¼ Back Floor: 4 x 5 ½ Front: 5 ½ x 9 3/8 Back: 14 x 5 ½ Assembly: 1. Boxes made of cedar, cypress, redwood or exterior plywood need not be painted. If paint is used, choose a non-toxic exterior latex paint of a light color (to reflect heat); 2. Dimensions shown are for ¾ in. thick lumber; 3. The floor, sides, front and back can be cut from one piece of lumber measuring ¾ x 5 ½ x 4 feet; 4. Allow ½ to 3/8 inch of space between roof and sides for ventilation; 5. Recess floor ¼ inch; 6. Use galvanized siding or aluminum nails; 7. Pivot nails should be exactly opposite each other, 8 inches above the bottom of the front panel; 8. Insert the bottom board so that the grain runs from front to the rear of the box; 9. The opening is 1 ½ in diameter and its center is located 7 ¼ from the bottom; 10. The roof should overhang the sides so that rain water does not --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. enter the side vents. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] bluebird house question
Try rough sawn fence boards from Lowwes or Home Depot. They're about 5 and a half inches by 6 feet and cheap. Not a full 3 forths thick, but that wont matter. Built in roughness so you won't have to score the inner front surface.I think you can buy cedar or treated. I used the rough sawn pine once and put exterior sealer, stain on the outside and left the inside alone. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 5:09 PM To: handyman-blind Subject: [BlindHandyMan] bluebird house question Doing more research, I learned that the front inside board should be rough so the young birds can climb up. It was also stated that exterior grade plywood is a good product to use. Since I am probably going to purchase enough for 20 boxes I most likely will use the plywood. Now what is the best way to rough up the inside of the front panel? I have a wood rasp or I could purchase a few washers to use with my stacked dado cutter and make a bunch of grooves across the boards. Any other ideas? --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_p agePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links
RE: [BlindHandyMan] bluebird house question
What about the outside front surface. Since there is no perch for predators to stand on, don't you need a rough surface for the mom to hold on so she can go in. Also, once the little ones go out, do they need to hold on too the outside front to enter again? -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 5:09 PM To: handyman-blind Subject: [BlindHandyMan] bluebird house question Doing more research, I learned that the front inside board should be rough so the young birds can climb up. It was also stated that exterior grade plywood is a good product to use. Since I am probably going to purchase enough for 20 boxes I most likely will use the plywood. Now what is the best way to rough up the inside of the front panel? I have a wood rasp or I could purchase a few washers to use with my stacked dado cutter and make a bunch of grooves across the boards. Any other ideas? --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_p agePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Gluing up
Depends on the type of glue, for instance, contact cement, PVC cement, and some others, require glue to be applied to both surfaces. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 4:22 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Gluing up You only need glue on one surface, and even then only enough to squeeze out a little. Also, you only need enough pressure from a clamp to draw the 2 pieces together. If you notice glue squeezing out while tightening the clamp, that's time to stop. - Original Message - From: Keith Christian To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 1:32 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Gluing up I usually run a glue bottle along the edge of the 2 surfaces to be glued up leaving a bead. Then I smear it with my finger to see that the area will get covered. I do want to get good coverage, but I think I use more than I need. Glue usually comes out of the joints and I end up cleaning it after it dries. It could be said that I need to trust less glue! I think my method is wasteful and creates more work than is necessary, especially because of the clean up. Sometimes it feels necessary to put all that glue on. But, I'd be interested in hearing other's methods of gluing, if you don't mind sharing. What I am thinking is running a small bead of glue on one side instead of both to start with. Or putting some glue on a paper plate, running my finger in the glue and wiping it on one surface and not both. Thanks, Keith [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Gluing up
Once I used elmers regular glue, not the wood glue, to glue and clamp together 7 pieces of one by sixes, 14 inches long to make a lamp on the lathe. This was in high school. a guy came by and turned the speed up too fast and the lamp came off the lathe, hit the tool rest, split in half. It slplid along the side where all the sides of the boards were but did not seperate where the boards were glued. Strong stuff. Tom From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tom Fowle Sent: Monday, January 25, 2010 6:05 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Gluing up Keith, If you're talking about well prepared surfaces that fit together well and are clean, then you need veryy little glue to make a good join. Using good old elmers for example I apply from the bottle just a thin coat to both sides and then make sure I clamp well. Clean up of course is always a necessity, but too much glue is just messy and waistfull. The paper plate is just waiste paper and glue. When I applied hide glue to violin parts I used a very thin knife, not sharp but like a table knife but very thin. This acted as a spreader but since it was metal it wouldn't absorb any hot hide glue but just acted as a carrier and spreader. On very large joins I sometimes used a small brush but then I always warmed the pieces to be joined and tried again to get just enough glue. If you clamp well, you'll force the glue to distribute properly. prep and clamping is the big secret more glue won't help if things aren't clean, fitting and stable while drying. Hope that gives you some ideas tom Fowle [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] bluebird boxes
Lenny, why don't you let loose of some of those five boxcars full of scrap lumber, that you've been hoarding, for this cause.? -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 1:15 PM To: handyman-blind Subject: [BlindHandyMan] bluebird boxes Does anyone know what a bluebird nesting box looks like? There is an article in today's paper where they will be monitoring bluebirds. They also stated that they need donations of materials to make the boxes and volunteers to construct them. In the next day or so I will probably call them to check out a box to see how difficult they would be to build. --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_p agePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Gluing up
Keith, what kind of glue is it you're using? Also, usually the glue containerwill tell you whether to place glue on one surface or both surfaces. It may also tell you if you should use it sparingly or not. Thirdly, It should tell you what to clean the wet glue off with. Hope this helps. Tom From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Keith Christian Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 1:33 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Gluing up I usually run a glue bottle along the edge of the 2 surfaces to be glued up leaving a bead. Then I smear it with my finger to see that the area will get covered. I do want to get good coverage, but I think I use more than I need. Glue usually comes out of the joints and I end up cleaning it after it dries. It could be said that I need to trust less glue! I think my method is wasteful and creates more work than is necessary, especially because of the clean up. Sometimes it feels necessary to put all that glue on. But, I'd be interested in hearing other's methods of gluing, if you don't mind sharing. What I am thinking is running a small bead of glue on one side instead of both to start with. Or putting some glue on a paper plate, running my finger in the glue and wiping it on one surface and not both. Thanks, Keith [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] drilling holes in pvc pipe
I think sawing sawing a kerf into a scrap of wood would be about ten dollars cheaper. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of john schwery Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 8:52 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] drilling holes in pvc pipe Harbor Freight sells a jig that describes what Dale just said. I think it is under $10, made of metal. earlier, Dale Leavens, wrote: Lenny, Do you have a drill press? If so, cut a slot, possibly just a single saw kerf in a stick, put the stick on the press table so that the drill bit centers on it then lay the pipe on the stick feeling it lay in the kerf. That will center it on the bit. If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 4:14 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] drilling holes in pvc pipe Hi Ray, first I only have a little light perception. The holes do not have to go all the way through. but they must be in alignment. I have one other idea when I get to the hardware store. If I get two inside corner brackets. Mount them on the magnet bolts. Then set the pip on the brackets and drill holes through the bracket Then drop a small bolt through the pipe and bracket. - Original Message - From: Ray Boyce mailto:rayb101%40westnet.com.aurayb...@westnet.com.au mailto:rayb101%40westnet.com.au To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 2:30 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] drilling holes in pvc pipe Hi Lenny Just get a piece of angle either plastic or metal and lay it along the pipe then mark a line along the pipe using either a scriber or pencil it depends if you have any sight. You can find a scriber stuck into your combination square. After drilling the top holes use the scribed line then with a centre square mark a line on the opposite side of the pipe and run a line along that side. If you just drill straight through the first time you might not have the pipe centred exactly and you will find it is out somewhat. I drilled a piece of pipe the other day when I was making a jig and found I had to start again because the holes were out so do it correctly the first time and it will turn out spot on. This will give you holes in line. -Original Message- From: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Wednesday, 20 January 2010 2:27 AM To: handyman-blind Subject: [BlindHandyMan] drilling holes in pvc pipe I want to make a holder for my table saws miter gauge. I have about a 20 inch of 1 1/2 inch pvc pipe and some very strong magnets with 1/4 bolts in the center. I want to drill a 1/4 inch hole near the ends of the pipe. How can I make sure that I have the holes in perfect alignment and centered on the pipe? When completed I can just attach it to the side of the saw and slide the miter gauge inside. --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.comhttp://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. Send any questions regarding list management to: mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman-ow...@yahoogrou ps.com mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_ p PAGE_user_op=view_phttp://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaste r http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_ p PAGE_user_op=view_p agePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/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=saturdayhttp://www.acbra dio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/ha ndyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/http://www.mail -archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the
RE: [BlindHandyMan] drilling holes in pvc pipe
Lenny, what brand is your table saw? I got a new Craftsman, ten inch, table saw for Christmas and it had a holder under the right side of the table. The reason I mention this is because I didn't know it was there until a friend saw it and told me. It wasn't mentioned at all, in the directions. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 10:27 AM To: handyman-blind Subject: [BlindHandyMan] drilling holes in pvc pipe I want to make a holder for my table saws miter gauge. I have about a 20 inch of 1 1/2 inch pvc pipe and some very strong magnets with 1/4 bolts in the center. I want to drill a 1/4 inch hole near the ends of the pipe. How can I make sure that I have the holes in perfect alignment and centered on the pipe? When completed I can just attach it to the side of the saw and slide the miter gauge inside. --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_p agePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm
Disoriented, is what I was, the day I ran the snow blower in my dad's driveway and filled up his garage with snow. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 10:51 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm Same here, although I manage fairly well when shoveling there is something rather disorienting when it comes to managing a snow blower. Now I have some minimal usable vision but the fact is when everything is white like my house, neighbor's house, and both garages it some times gives me vertigo is the closest I can describe it. Before moving here at my dad's house I didn't have that problem as there happened to be plenty of markers I could judge by, bushes trees ETC but here life can get interesting. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com Life is what happens after you have already made other plans. - Original Message - From: RJ rjf...@verizon.net mailto:rjf110%40verizon.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 10:45 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm Good luck, I gave up on the snow blowing a while back, went I started into the woods and had to get some one to get me and the blower out. My driveway is only 650 feet. smile - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 23:06 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm I have been considering a snow thrower again however similar concerns to yours and the outrageous cost of a desirable unit put me off. I share my drive with a neighbour, it is 32 feet wide and a little over 85 feet to the road. I can't run a noisy machine 85 feet in a straight line and I worry too about where the snow is actually flying, wouldn't want to throw a chunk of something through a neighbours car window or a passing pedestrian. All that notwithstanding, I had thought of setting a 4 foot length of iron pipe into a bucket of cement, 30 pounds or so, one at each end of the run with a light rope pulled between and use that as a guide. Maybe a little tedious moving the standards at the end of each run but it might require only 12 or 15 repetitions to cover the full 32 foot width. The other problem of course is that most of these machines now require both hands on the clutches to keep the thing in motion which leaves at least one too few for additional guidance. So far this winter we have mostly only had a couple of inches at a time although nearly every day but a big dump and I am going to be in trouble. We used to have a chap with a plough on the front of his truck but that isn't an option this year and my neighbour objects to having a front end loader on the new lock stone pavers. Like Bob, I expect you would need a very loud alarm to hear over the roar of a snow thrower and the ear covering required to keep the ears from freezing. Just why it hasn't become popular to make those engines quieter eludes me. Like those quad bikes and them darn special stinger mufflers they now seem to like on snow mobiles, sound like screaming farts on helium. If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie - Original Message - From: Rick Hume To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 11:38 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm It's funny that you'd mention this, as I have been considering a similar project. When I snow blow the drive way, I am often alerted by the family, that I am no longer in the driveway, but actually in the street. I have been considering setting a couple of treated 4 by 4's at the end of my driveway, one on each side. I know that there are units that make use of a beam, that when it is broken can set off an alarm. I would like the alarms to be mounted on the poles as well, to alert me to the fact that I am near the end of the driveway. Has anyone else done something similar or have any suggestions. Thank you in advance for your contributions. - Original Message - From: Paul Franklin To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 9:39 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm Dan's messages on wireless bad thing detectors have got me thinking about other wireless devices that can be used around the home. One such device that I have considered purchasing for a while is something to alert me when someone or something comes up my driveway and into my yard. Has anyone had any experience with any of the commercially available driveway alarms? If so what brand or model do you like or dislike? Are they fairly durable and reliable or do you have to throw them away after 6 months, like so many of the wireless door bells on today's market. Thanks for any info that you
RE: [BlindHandyMan] newkitchen faucets
Can you tell if the hot and cold are marked properly on the handles? If he put it on backwards, the correct orientation of hot and cold and hot would still be correct, but, they would be labeled incorrectly. Also, why don't you just take off the handles and turn them around 180 degrees and put them back on? From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lee A. Stone Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 8:04 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] newkitchen faucets the hot is still on the left Bob and it works just fine, no leaks, for me that is . I am ready for that cabin deep in the hills with just a hand pump for the cold water and any hot water gets heated seperately . .. On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 07:53:17PM -0500, Bob Kennedy wrote: Sure you can do it either way. I've heard quite a few stories where they don't care as long as the hot is on the left. - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone To: Blind Handyman Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 6:42 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] newkitchen faucets Is it possible to put a new kitchen faucet on backwards? I hired someone who I thought did a good job to install a new high neck kitchen faucet it is a low end delta and did not go for the higher priced ones as I am told by several due to our hard water and sometimes excessive chlorine we would be lucky to get a unit to last much more than 5 years. so for $132 and change this man installed the new unit and he had to cut one pipe out with a sawzaw . installed to new under the sink shutoffs. Now I am told he did it backwards as the handles must move to the wall to turn on and off. so is it possible to install one backwards? I'm hanging up my handyman apron and thinking of going into the claymoor mine business. Lee -- The duck hunter trained his retriever to walk on water. Eager to show off this amazing accomplishment, he asked a friend to go along on his next hunting trip. Saying nothing, he fired his first shot and, as the duck fell, the dog walked on the surface of the water, retrieved the duck and returned it to his master. Notice anything? the owner asked eagerly. Yes, said his friend, I see that fool dog of yours can't swim. . [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- The duck hunter trained his retriever to walk on water. Eager to show off this amazing accomplishment, he asked a friend to go along on his next hunting trip. Saying nothing, he fired his first shot and, as the duck fell, the dog walked on the surface of the water, retrieved the duck and returned it to his master. Notice anything? the owner asked eagerly. Yes, said his friend, I see that fool dog of yours can't swim. . [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] multipurpose tool
I had a money clip with a knife blade that folds into it and forgot about it and they took it from me when I went to Florida last year. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 9:49 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] multipurpose tool If it has a blade on it, those security people will keep it for you. Like they are doing you such a favor. My son had one when we were going through an airport and they were going to keep it. I said I'd mail it home first. We were lucky though. We were able to stop the luggage tram and put it in his suit case. I have actually forgotten about it and had a knife in my carry on bag and got away with it. I used to take a combination tool with a knife blade, a bottle opener a can opener and a cork screw. I called it my bar tending tool. It actually came with a bottle of after shave someone gave me. I definitely used it more then the after shave. - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 9:20 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] multipurpose tool Bob, I don't think my UtiliKey was ever called a boy scout knife. It actually is shaped like a key but slightly thicker. Wonder if I'll get busted next time I go through security at the airport. I've lost a couple of Swiss Army knives that way. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] base boards and painting
Jennifer, I'll give you two tips. Number 1, run a bead of caulk where ever two wood panels come together, before painting. If you don't the paint will have a hard time filling in the gap. I'd also caulk at the top of the baseboard and anywhere else there is a gap. Number 2, Nail the quarter round to the baseboard prior to painting them. Quarter round comes in various sizes, 1 quarter inch, half inch, three quarter inch, etcetera, so buy the size you need to cover the gap, where the carpet was. Also, when putting the quarter round in, place the end of shims under it about every foot or so. Then after nailing them in, take them out and you will end up with a small gap, which will allow you to place paper under the quarter round to mask it off for painting, so you won't get paint on the floor. Hope this helps. Tom From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jennifer Jackson Sent: Friday, January 15, 2010 6:56 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] base boards and painting Good Morning Handy People, I am about to tackle a new project in my home. Actually, I am drafting my now eleven year old to be my worker bee and we are going to do several projects around the house. *smile* Our first project is to paint that stupid paneling in my living room. It has some gouges in it and some wall paper goo still stuck to it that appears to be permanent. I can not get it off with physical force or nasty chemicals, so I give up. I plan to use some wood putty to fill in the gouge marks, prime, and then paint. I will really appreciate any tips for getting this done as far as the actual primer and paint myself as I want to contribute to the we in this project. I also need your thoughts on how to handle the base boards. Last year my husband took out the carpet and painted the concrete in that room. The floors look really good and we get lots of compliments. He did not, however, ever get around to lowering the baseboards or filling in the space where the carpet used to be with quarter round. I think using the quarter round is the best idea because it means that if we want to put carpet in later we can just remove the quarter round and not all the baseboards. So now I am trying to decide what to do about the baseboards when I paint. Should I paint them too, and then just paint some quarter round and put it in? should I even paint the baseboards at all, or leave them wood colored with the walls painted? I am painting the walls an off white in a standard color and the floors are a natural gold color. I know it will be easiest to just paint it, but I also want to consider the resale value of my home. Also, we had a flood last week, so I am going to have to get a lot of my downstairs baseboards restained anyway. This project is taking place tomorrow by the way. Both of my younger sons will be gone and the oldest and I will have the place to ourselves to get this done. any basic painting tips are appreciated too. Jennifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] base boards and painting
Jennifer, Forgot to mention one more thing. Prior to rolling the primer and finish paint on the paneling, I would paintthe each groove in the paneling with a brush, as the roller may not reach the depth of these grooves. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jennifer Jackson Sent: Friday, January 15, 2010 6:56 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] base boards and painting Good Morning Handy People, I am about to tackle a new project in my home. Actually, I am drafting my now eleven year old to be my worker bee and we are going to do several projects around the house. *smile* Our first project is to paint that stupid paneling in my living room. It has some gouges in it and some wall paper goo still stuck to it that appears to be permanent. I can not get it off with physical force or nasty chemicals, so I give up. I plan to use some wood putty to fill in the gouge marks, prime, and then paint. I will really appreciate any tips for getting this done as far as the actual primer and paint myself as I want to contribute to the we in this project. I also need your thoughts on how to handle the base boards. Last year my husband took out the carpet and painted the concrete in that room. The floors look really good and we get lots of compliments. He did not, however, ever get around to lowering the baseboards or filling in the space where the carpet used to be with quarter round. I think using the quarter round is the best idea because it means that if we want to put carpet in later we can just remove the quarter round and not all the baseboards. So now I am trying to decide what to do about the baseboards when I paint. Should I paint them too, and then just paint some quarter round and put it in? should I even paint the baseboards at all, or leave them wood colored with the walls painted? I am painting the walls an off white in a standard color and the floors are a natural gold color. I know it will be easiest to just paint it, but I also want to consider the resale value of my home. Also, we had a flood last week, so I am going to have to get a lot of my downstairs baseboards restained anyway. This project is taking place tomorrow by the way. Both of my younger sons will be gone and the oldest and I will have the place to ourselves to get this done. any basic painting tips are appreciated too. Jennifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] propane
Yeah. That's exactly what I was thinking. Grin. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of chiliblindman Sent: Friday, January 15, 2010 7:40 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] propane Bob, propane does not frost when exposed to oxygen. It is a simple property of heat transfer. Anytime you have a liquid under pressure and release it to a lower pressure area, the liquid will vaporize and absorb heat causing a very cold spot. The frost is liquid propane frozen and water vapor frozen that was in the air around the pressure drop area. They use this property to make man-made snow at ski resorts. Water is pressurized to somewhere around 56 psi and sprayed with a certain orfice opening. The resulting pressure drop chills the water vapor coming out to below 0 degrees F forming snow. The temperature does need to be below freezing in order to keep it in state. .bob [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Propane Tank Sizes
Don't worry about it Joy. What you had to say was more interesting than anything else we've heard on here all day, As a matter of fact, all year. Seriously, we all make mistakes. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joy Cyr Sent: Friday, January 15, 2010 3:05 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Fw: [BlindHandyMan] Propane Tank Sizes I already tried to explained but my note isn't going through! To say the least this is profoundly embarrassing, I do beg that you all ignore this note, ... obviously wrong address! Please say thank you to Canada's soldiers! Express your appreciation directly to the men and women serving overseas. Contribute to their comfort by sending them a little touch of handmade warmth from home. To find out how you can help, please visit www.operationtoastytoes.ca. Let's show our troops we care! - Original Message - From: mark To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, January 15, 2010 3:06 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Propane Tank Sizes what the heck is this - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] Chimney Top Cover
I have a 115 year old house and the chimney tops are the clay decorative type. They are about 30 to 34 inches high, the bottom ends are about 10 to 12 inches square, and the tops are about 9 or 10 inches in diameter. Here is the problem. I want to plug them at the top, to keep out rain, but also to keep them from drawing air out of the house because the dampers are not air tight. I have 5 of them and four are from fireplaces that are no longer in use, and one is the vent for my water heater. I want to plug the ones that are for the fire places because I will be using bventless gas log sets ultimately. Does anyone know of a way to plug them at the top? I am aware of the sheep metal tops to keep out the rain, but I want to plug them to be air tight. Any ideas? Thanks, Tom , Newport, Kentucky [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Chimney Top Cover
What is XPS? Never heard that designation before. Thanks, Tom From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael baldwin Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 9:11 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Chimney Top Cover Get some of that XPS that is used for insulation, cut to fit, cuts real easy with a hand saw, push it down the chimney a few inches. Then use some of that great stuff spray foam on top to make sure it is all sealed up, then put a chimney cap on it to prevent rain and snow from sitting on top of the foam. XPS is what first came to mind, but probably anything you can stuff in there to hold the spray foam up should work. Michael _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Tom Hodges Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 7:54 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Chimney Top Cover I have a 115 year old house and the chimney tops are the clay decorative type. They are about 30 to 34 inches high, the bottom ends are about 10 to 12 inches square, and the tops are about 9 or 10 inches in diameter. Here is the problem. I want to plug them at the top, to keep out rain, but also to keep them from drawing air out of the house because the dampers are not air tight. I have 5 of them and four are from fireplaces that are no longer in use, and one is the vent for my water heater. I want to plug the ones that are for the fire places because I will be using bventless gas log sets ultimately. Does anyone know of a way to plug them at the top? I am aware of the sheep metal tops to keep out the rain, but I want to plug them to be air tight. Any ideas? Thanks, Tom , Newport, Kentucky [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] thinking ahead; cleaning AC coils
Kevin, I had a problem with my AC unit keeping up a few summers ago. The repairman came and told me he wouldn't charge me anything if I just cleaned the outside unit myself. He told me to just hose it down by spraying from the outside toward the inside of the unit all the Way around it. He said if that didn't work, he would come back and see if there is another problem. I gave it a good spraying for about 15 minutes and turned it back on. It has been fine ever since. I sprayed it again last year just to keep the dirt from accumulating again. The repair guy told me there is a cleaning agent available that is supposed to help dissolve the dirt, but, that I really didn't need to use it. He said it is available at heat and AC supply stores but they only had it in a large container and you dilute it with water and it is very expensive because there is enough stuff in the bottle to clean a hundred units. Anyway, as I said the hose water alone cleaned it just fine. Hope this helps. Tom Hodges, Newport, Kentucky From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Doucet Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 4:24 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] thinking ahead; cleaning AC coils Hi list, I know this is early for the AC season, but, do any of you clean your own coils on the AC unit? If so is this a doable deal for a total and how and what do you use to accomplish this feet? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] water question
I haven't followed this thread completely, but it has been going on for quite a few messages. Maybe I missed this but If you have a problem with your electrical service, you call the electric company. If you have a problem with your phone service, you call the phone company. Unless you're on a cistern or a water well, why don't you just call the water company? Anyway, just curious about why someone would spend so much time trying to fix a problem that you are already paying someone else to maintain. Did I miss something on this thread about this? Thanks, but just curious. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 11:24 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] water question I wonder if you have some old galvanized water lines. - Original Message - From: Spiro sp...@iamspiro.com mailto:spiro%40iamspiro.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 9:33 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] water question Gas water heater; but why the odd taste in the cold water? On Sat, 9 Jan 2010, Joe Plummer wrote: None of this is easy done. Can it be done yes. That old of water heater especially if it is electric would do more harm than good. It will more than likely break causing you to have to buy another one. My recommendation is a whole house water filter. This will fix your present problem but want fix the pipes or water heater. Also a second water filter on your bathroom lavatories and your kitchen sink and one on your refrigerator, if you have a ice maker or ice and water thru the door. This is just me what I would do. Unless you have plenty of money and then call a Plummer. Sign, JP ( Joe Plummer) joeplum...@tds.net mailto:joeplummer%40tds.net -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Spiro Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 4:53 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] water question Hello folks, My female cohabitants have been noticing the following concerns with the water in the house: cloudy hot, musty smelling and tasting cold. I may have noticed that the other day. We haven't drained he hot water tank ever, twenty years, and I plan on it. but what can one do other than running the cold for 10 seconds. I live in Philadelphia and do not know if there has been a drop in purification as of late. Can one easily clean the pipes? Thanks Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_ pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 PAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo mailto:blindhandyman-help%40yahoogroups.comYahoo ! Groups Links __ NOD32 4759 (20100110) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys
By the way the garage that diagnosed the problem wanted $400 for them to furnish and install the alternator themselves. I paid them $25 to diagnose the problem and saved a total of $175 by purchasing it from Auto Zone and installing it myself. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tom Hodges Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 8:48 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys This exact thing happened to my wife just one month ago. We took it to the garage and was told that the alternator was putting out inconsistent voltage. The voltage would not run steady, which should be regulated by an internal voltage regulator. We bought a new alternator for our 2001 Ford Windstar van for about 200 dollars and I put it in myself in less than an hour. Pproblem was fixed. . -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 11:24 PM To: handyman-blind Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys Earlier this evening my wife was driving home. For a few seconds the gauges on the car went nuts. The speed odometer went up to 80 and then back to 50, the gas gauge dropped and the light went on. The temp went way up and then back to normal. It is on a 2003 grand caravan. When all of the gauges went nuts itonly lasted a few seconds. Wondering if this is because something in ghe computer or electrical is starting to fail or if some rf got into the system. --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_ p PAGE_user_op=view_p agePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo mailto:blindhandyman-help%40yahoogroups.comYahoo ! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Happy Holidays!
Hey Max. How's it going with the new band saw? Did you have to act surprised when you got it on Christmas? Making anything yet? I love the new Craftsman table saw. It's much more quiet than the old Delta. I especially like the built in dust collection bag. With the sawdust bag, I can use it in the house now instead of just in the basement. Regards, Tom From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Max Robinson Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 1:25 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Happy Holidays! Now that sounds familiar. I'm getting a band saw for Christmas. Same conditions. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com mailto:max%40maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com To subscribe to the fun with transistors group send an email to. funwithtransistors-subscr...@yahoogroups.com mailto:funwithtransistors-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, funwithtubes-subscr...@yahoogroups.com mailto:funwithtubes-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com - Original Message - From: Tom Hodges tomhod...@fuse.net mailto:tomhodges%40fuse.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 7:58 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Happy Holidays! Lee, I'm getting a new table saw for Christmas. Actually we bought it last month, but, I'm not allowed to open it and set it up until Christmas. Talk about frustration. Tom From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Lee A. Stone Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 10:17 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Happy Holidays! same back to you and allTom but I will say Merry Christmas and may Santa bring you at least one new tool or replacement toool like a new set of scredriver bits which I know I have but cannot locate. Lee On Thu, Dec 10, 2009 at 08:48:46AM -0500, Tom Hodges wrote: I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone on this list, Happy Holidays, and I sincerely hope all of you have a safe holiday season as well. Tom Hodges, Newport, Kentucky [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- Every man who is high up likes to think that he has done it all himself, and the wife smiles and lets it go at that. -- Barrie . [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_ pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 PAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo mailto:blindhandyman-help%40yahoogroups.comYahoo ! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.427 / Virus Database: 270.14.108/2565 - Release Date: 12/14/09 19:40:00 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] click rule question
Lenny, did you figure the click rule out? What do you think of it so far? -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Friday, December 25, 2009 10:50 AM To: handyman-blind Subject: [BlindHandyMan] click rule question Hello and Merry Christmas. I received a click rule for one of my gifts. I don't understand the design of the tool. Under the knob there is a piece of metal that sticks down about a half inch or more. Near the other end there is also a flat piece of metal that is about 1/8 inch. Because of the difference it is impossible to set it level on a surface. How do you work it for an accurate inside measurement? --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_p agePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Happy Holidays!
When I first read that you were locked out of your shop, at first I thought you were being punished, until I read further. Grin Tom From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Max Robinson Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 1:39 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Happy Holidays! Hi Tom. Unfortunately I am locked out of my shop. I have a heater in the shop but we had so much snow and freezing rain that I can't get the door open. It is supposed to get above freezing today so maybe enough will melt that I can get in. No I didn't have to act surprised, I picked it out and Sue paid for it. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com mailto:max%40maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com To subscribe to the fun with transistors group send an email to. funwithtransistors-subscr...@yahoogroups.com mailto:funwithtransistors-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, funwithtubes-subscr...@yahoogroups.com mailto:funwithtubes-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com - Original Message - From: Tom Hodges tomhod...@fuse.net mailto:tomhodges%40fuse.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 12:26 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Happy Holidays! Hey Max. How's it going with the new band saw? Did you have to act surprised when you got it on Christmas? Making anything yet? I love the new Craftsman table saw. It's much more quiet than the old Delta. I especially like the built in dust collection bag. With the sawdust bag, I can use it in the house now instead of just in the basement. Regards, Tom From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Max Robinson Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 1:25 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Happy Holidays! Now that sounds familiar. I'm getting a band saw for Christmas. Same conditions. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com mailto:max%40maxsmusicplace.com mailto:max%40maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com To subscribe to the fun with transistors group send an email to. funwithtransistors-subscr...@yahoogroups.com mailto:funwithtransistors-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com mailto:funwithtransistors-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, funwithtubes-subscr...@yahoogroups.com mailto:funwithtubes-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com mailto:funwithtubes-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com - Original Message - From: Tom Hodges tomhod...@fuse.net mailto:tomhodges%40fuse.net mailto:tomhodges%40fuse.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 7:58 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Happy Holidays! Lee, I'm getting a new table saw for Christmas. Actually we bought it last month, but, I'm not allowed to open it and set it up until Christmas. Talk about frustration. Tom 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 Lee A. Stone Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 10:17 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Happy Holidays! same back to you and allTom but I will say Merry Christmas and may Santa bring you at least one new tool or replacement toool like a new set of scredriver bits which I know I have but cannot locate. Lee On Thu, Dec 10, 2009 at 08:48:46AM -0500, Tom Hodges wrote: I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone on this list, Happy Holidays, and I sincerely hope all of you have a safe holiday season as well. Tom Hodges, Newport, Kentucky [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- Every man who is high up likes to think that he has done it all himself, and the wife smiles and lets it go at that. -- Barrie . [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb
