Re: [BlindHandyMan] Supporting a chimney
hi Dan have them take it all out i have an old house and have what they call a Finnish chimney. that is it only came down to about head high. well after all the years it started to bulge the wall out ward. had some remodeling done and they took it out and it weighed over a tun. he new cause he took it to the dump and they weigh stuff like that. so yeah it will hold for a wile but i wouldn't want to live under it. Jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] mower issue
sounds like the little holes in your gas cap are clogged. get a small piece of wire and poke all around the cap or maybe down through the top. if that don't work get a new one. but thats to good of a fix to be true but it was the problem on one i had. jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Worms
hi keith when i messed with worms a couple years ago i got the worms from the inter net. just google them also i got the food and bedding at kaymart. its real easy spread the bedding in the bin. add the right amount of water. mixit all up put the worms in throw some food on thop and they are happy. you can throw your coffee grownds in there too. jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Considering building my own apple drier or dehydrator
well i have 2 dehydrators. one is round and has no fan and i can make a full load of beef jerkey in about 20 hours. the other is square and has a fan and will make a full load in about 15 hours. so fan or not if the heats on the bottom and there are vents in the top it will work. jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Considering building my own apple drier or dehydrator
I really think that the fact that dehydrators use more electricity is mis-information. I keep two of them going almost all summer and don't notice any difference in the bill. They only heat to about 145 or so and they use about the same as a small lightbulb to heat and a small fan. Go to http://www.excaliburdehydrators.com I'm not plugging this site. Its just where I got my dehydrators from and am really happy with them. The site has a lot of good recipes and know-how there. Jim On Jul 9, 2010, at 9:55 PM, Victor Gouveia wrote: I've heard that dehydrators tend to use quite a bit of electricity, and while the dehydration process might be faster and easier, the savings on the electrical bill would more than offset the ease of it all. Mind you, this information was gotten based on the old Popiel dehydrators, so it may be out of date. Victor [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Considering building my own apple drier or dehydrator
Well I didn't use a fan because we always have breezes here and they are dryer than my sense of humor. What about using those rolls of that plastic screening that goes into storm doors? They might clean up easily with a waterhose outside. I guess you need to think about how many apples you are going to dry. My racks in the new dehydrator are maybe 14 by 14 inches. Haven't measured them. There are 9 in each unit. They are spaced with 1/2 inch clearance between them. Depending on how I cut them, I can get about 2 apples per rack. Jim On Jul 9, 2010, at 7:25 PM, Matt wrote: - Original Message - Matt Your wooden frame and screens is kind of what I am thinking just now to start with. Did you use a heat element and a fan? I'm rummaging around for unused stuff to play with the idea. Sitting here with a small fan in my lap just now and pondering perhaps an electric skillet as heat element to go in bottom? Probably here in east texas, all I would need is a screened in box with vented racks of some sort, and maybe a fan at top to speed up the process, but I haven't decided yet. I'm wondering about some sort of webbed or porous material to stretch over dowels or wooden frame as trays. Still in the pondering stage. From: Jim Gatteys To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 4:45 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Considering building my own apple drier or dehydrator Hi Matt! I used some old wooden frames and screen nailed across them for racks for years but finally broke down and bought an excalibur dehydrater. Best investment I ever made. I dry tons of stuff from my garden. I'm in west Texas and in the summer I keep the dehydrater outside while doing onions and tomatoes. Works great. Jim On Jul 9, 2010, at 4:37 PM, Matt wrote: Hi ya folks. Lately I've gotten into drying apples and cooking pies and stuff out of them. Mainly, I started out buying them already done from a Mennonite owned store. I quickly got addicted to them as snack food, then found recipes for making pies and breads out of them. I looked up instructions on drying your own. They suggested oven on the lowest setting, or in a car on a hot day. The oven works, but your spouse complains about the oven always being busy, and you can only get so many in there at 1 time. And it does take at least 6 hours the way I did it. My wife suggested I not buy a dehydrator, because as it is I am a gadget buyer. And ya start running out of space to live after so long. Just now I am considering building a wooden frame which would hold cookie sheets stacked but spaced from one another 1 on top of the other, and buying screen to cover the outside to keep some bugs out, and putting an old fan I have out in storage in one end of it. My idea lacks the heat element factor, but I live in east tx, and am figuring, I could set it up in the attic, or out in a back room where there is no air conditioning. I could go to the trouble of forming my own screen trays, if I wanted to build them, but then cleaning something like that with a wood frame? I don't think that would last long. Anyone ever done this stuff, say, to make jerky or whatever? just curious. Matt [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Considering building my own apple drier or dehydrator
Hi Lee! if you have questions off list that's fine. My dehydrator is about the size of a microwave and when the stuff is dry it goes into fruit jars that I seal with a device called a pump 'n seal from http://pump-n-seal.com It works like a foodsaver but its about 30 dollars and works great. I buy coffee beans and vaccuum seal them in jars and they stay that way for months. Jim On Jul 10, 2010, at 11:06 AM, Lee A. Stone wrote: my question is would be how much cuhnter or shelf space Jim d your machines take up? and then how do you tore the end roduct? If you do not mind I'd like to take some o f the discussion off list. Might I email you Lee. thanks On Sat, Jul 10, 2010 at 04:45:11AM -0500, Jim Gatteys wrote: I really think that the fact that dehydrators use more electricity is mis-information. I keep two of them going almost all summer and don't notice any difference in the bill. They only heat to about 145 or so and they use about the same as a small lightbulb to heat and a small fan. Go to http://www.excaliburdehydrators.com I'm not plugging this site. Its just where I got my dehydrators from and am really happy with them. The site has a lot of good recipes and know-how there. Jim On Jul 9, 2010, at 9:55 PM, Victor Gouveia wrote: I've heard that dehydrators tend to use quite a bit of electricity, and while the dehydration process might be faster and easier, the savings on the electrical bill would more than offset the ease of it all. Mind you, this information was gotten based on the old Popiel dehydrators, so it may be out of date. Victor [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- In vino veritas. [In wine there is truth.] -- Pliny [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Considering building my own apple drier or dehydrator
Hi Matt! I used some old wooden frames and screen nailed across them for racks for years but finally broke down and bought an excalibur dehydrater. Best investment I ever made. I dry tons of stuff from my garden. I'm in west Texas and in the summer I keep the dehydrater outside while doing onions and tomatoes. Works great. Jim On Jul 9, 2010, at 4:37 PM, Matt wrote: Hi ya folks. Lately I've gotten into drying apples and cooking pies and stuff out of them. Mainly, I started out buying them already done from a Mennonite owned store. I quickly got addicted to them as snack food, then found recipes for making pies and breads out of them. I looked up instructions on drying your own. They suggested oven on the lowest setting, or in a car on a hot day. The oven works, but your spouse complains about the oven always being busy, and you can only get so many in there at 1 time. And it does take at least 6 hours the way I did it. My wife suggested I not buy a dehydrator, because as it is I am a gadget buyer. And ya start running out of space to live after so long. Just now I am considering building a wooden frame which would hold cookie sheets stacked but spaced from one another 1 on top of the other, and buying screen to cover the outside to keep some bugs out, and putting an old fan I have out in storage in one end of it. My idea lacks the heat element factor, but I live in east tx, and am figuring, I could set it up in the attic, or out in a back room where there is no air conditioning. I could go to the trouble of forming my own screen trays, if I wanted to build them, but then cleaning something like that with a wood frame? I don't think that would last long. Anyone ever done this stuff, say, to make jerky or whatever? just curious. Matt [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] gorilla glue and metal
hi Jennifer if you don't want the screws out just use nail polish on the threads. then screw the screws in tight then use a file and file off the tops of the screws. never get them out with out a drill Jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] My watch.
no it won't drive you to the pour house but that dam bong when you hit the time button will drive you nuts and make you feel like a dope jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] airconditioners
thanks dan for re jogging my mind jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] tread mill greese
hi, i used to have a electric tread mill from sears. along withat treadmill came some grease to put under the belt. well i got rid of that one never having used the grease. so, now i have another one it was not new when i got it. and the belts getting kind of loud. i am wondering if i put the grease on the under side of the belt how will it keep turning with out slipping on the rollers that move it? thanks for any help someone might have that owns one. Jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] tread mill greese
yeah rick i am not sure what the grease is i have but will check into it jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] tread mill greese
yes bob i get that but how does the grease know how to stay off the rollers? jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] airconditioners
hi what was the name of those airconditioners that have the compresser out side and a seperate unit in each room. thanks jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] downloaded games help
i don't think you can. jim makes all his games to work with sapi jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Split mini
ok, just what is a split minny? jim in minnesota [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Split mini
oh wow are they very spendy? jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] computer won't start
hi lenny you don't have to get a new printer if the old one has a parallel port hookup and the new computer is just u s b as they all are now your not up the creek. from amazon i got a cable that lets you plug it into the u s b poart then your printer hooks in to that cable. then i had to do a little configuring but the instructions told me what to do and my hp lazer jet still works fine. jim in minnesota [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] needle threaders
rofl no up its never that bad grin but my girl friend might do that. one day i was griping about how hard it was to put a line through a swivel in a bouncing boat and Linda said hey will a small crochet hook help? so i tried it and wow does it work well especially on those limp braided lines. just poke the hook through the eye and hook on to the line pull it back through and there it is. in Minnesota [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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]
[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
Re: [BlindHandyMan] purchasing a new washing machine!
Hi Tom! Well this is an old maytag neptune the one that had the class action problem. I replaced the control board to the tune of 285 dollars and now the bearings are screaming and I don't know anything about replacing them. They wanted 600 dollars for the maytag people to do it--maybe more. Can't remember. Anyway by the time I did that I could have a new machine. The problem is with the flat panels, you have a cycle button that you have to press once for normal, twice for heavy and that sort of thing. Same for the temperature. I'd like to have a front loader if possible but I did see an old dial roper at Lowes for 339 dollars and might have to r esort to that. Still if anybody has ideas I'd appreciate them. I'm looking at a samsung that seems really nifty---has an element to heat water if its not hot enough. Thanks for any help. Jim On Apr 9, 2010, at 11:18 AM, Tom Hodges wrote: 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] - Find me on facebook or: Skype: jimintexas Yahoo or Aim/Ichat: jgatteys Msn: jgatt...@gmail.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] chain saw
The chain should not be moving when the engine is idling. Do not try to touch the bar or chain when the saw is at idle. There is much more to learn than just how to operate the saw. I did plenty of logging in my college days. The first thing to remember is not to be afraid of the saw. You need to respect it but don't be afraid of it. More injuries and property damage are caused by falling trees, limbs parts of logs etc that have just been cut than from the saw itself. Jim King From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of john schwery Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2010 10:28 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] chain saw How fast is the chain moving when a saw is idling? earlier, John Sherrer, wrote: Some tips I have are: 1. Keep your blade sharp, since a dull blade may kick back. 2.I have found that if I lock my right elbow, which holds the handle of the chain saw, a kick back will not come near me, but will tend to go up. 3. Keep any helpers or other on lookers at least 10 feet away from you. You do not want them to get into your way. 4. Drag your feet to keep from tripping with your saw idling or turned off. 5. Do not be in a hurry. Think out every little task before you start to cut, and look for possibilities where something can go wrong and you getting hurt, take corrective action and continue. Many people use chain saws every day and do not get hurt. John http://WhiteCane.orghttp://WhiteCane.org http://BlindWoodWorker.com http://HolyTeaClub.comcomhttp://HolyTeaClub.comcom\whitecane http://anellos.wshttp://anellos.ws - Original Message - From: Scott Howell mailto:s.howell%40verizon.nets.how...@verizon.net mailto:s.howell%40verizon.net To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 7:38 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] chain saw You know all this talk of chainsaws makes me wonder what is the best way to use one. I realize what makes them dangerous is the fact there is this chain that is buzzing along at a pretty good clip and something could cause it to snap at you. The problem is the bite is quite bad from what I hear. I imagine using the tip of the bar to cut is not a good idea as the saw could flip up or down and take off your nose or leg. grin However, being serious, I assume to prevent as many potential kickback situations, it is best to place the saw so whatever your cutting is as close to the motor as possible. Would that be correct and are there other tips? Is it best to cut so the saw is turned on its side instead of standing vertical? Maybe I should state it in this way. SHould the chain run always be held perpendicular to the work? I tried a chainsaw once, but for a very short time since there was a problem with it and I could not resolve the problem. I just took it back and used the handy handsaw. Well I have a tree that will require more than a handsaw. grin On Apr 6, 2010, at 6:57 PM, John Sherrer wrote: I have an Echo 650, a two cyclinder model that does not vibrate. You can use it all day without your hands numbing out on you. It is two big for your job unless you have future use. If you are close enough to power, an electric would be ideal. If this is your only job, or chanin saw use will be rare, buy a cheap one. If you want a good one, the Shindowa worm gear electric is good. If you live close to North Carolina, I would want to take the wood off your hands. By the way, I have not had the guts to use my Echo in several years. But if I had a good enough reason, I would use it. John http://WhiteCane.orghttp://WhiteCane.org http://BlindWoodWorker.com http://HolyTeaClub.comcomhttp://HolyTeaClub.comcom\whitecane http://anellos.wshttp://anellos.ws - Original Message - From: RJ To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 9:15 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] chain saw If you don't want to use a chain saw, a bucksaw or cross saw does the job nicely with a little elbow grease. A electric chain saw would work well, if close to a outlet. A small gas chain saw of 12 inches is easy to handle. RJ - Original Message - From: Scott Berry To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 13:05 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] [Non
RE: [BlindHandyMan] chain saw
The chain should not be moving when the engine is idling. Do not try to touch the bar or chain when the saw is at idle. There is much more to learn than just how to operate the saw. I did plenty of logging in my college days. The first thing to remember is not to be afraid of the saw. You need to respect it but don't be afraid of it. More injuries and property damage are caused by falling trees, limbs parts of logs etc that have just been cut than from the saw itself. Jim King From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of john schwery Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2010 10:28 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] chain saw How fast is the chain moving when a saw is idling? earlier, John Sherrer, wrote: Some tips I have are: 1. Keep your blade sharp, since a dull blade may kick back. 2.I have found that if I lock my right elbow, which holds the handle of the chain saw, a kick back will not come near me, but will tend to go up. 3. Keep any helpers or other on lookers at least 10 feet away from you. You do not want them to get into your way. 4. Drag your feet to keep from tripping with your saw idling or turned off. 5. Do not be in a hurry. Think out every little task before you start to cut, and look for possibilities where something can go wrong and you getting hurt, take corrective action and continue. Many people use chain saws every day and do not get hurt. John http://WhiteCane.orghttp://WhiteCane.org http://BlindWoodWorker.com http://HolyTeaClub.comcomhttp://HolyTeaClub.comcom\whitecane http://anellos.wshttp://anellos.ws - Original Message - From: Scott Howell mailto:s.howell%40verizon.nets.how...@verizon.net mailto:s.howell%40verizon.net To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 7:38 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] chain saw You know all this talk of chainsaws makes me wonder what is the best way to use one. I realize what makes them dangerous is the fact there is this chain that is buzzing along at a pretty good clip and something could cause it to snap at you. The problem is the bite is quite bad from what I hear. I imagine using the tip of the bar to cut is not a good idea as the saw could flip up or down and take off your nose or leg. grin However, being serious, I assume to prevent as many potential kickback situations, it is best to place the saw so whatever your cutting is as close to the motor as possible. Would that be correct and are there other tips? Is it best to cut so the saw is turned on its side instead of standing vertical? Maybe I should state it in this way. SHould the chain run always be held perpendicular to the work? I tried a chainsaw once, but for a very short time since there was a problem with it and I could not resolve the problem. I just took it back and used the handy handsaw. Well I have a tree that will require more than a handsaw. grin On Apr 6, 2010, at 6:57 PM, John Sherrer wrote: I have an Echo 650, a two cyclinder model that does not vibrate. You can use it all day without your hands numbing out on you. It is two big for your job unless you have future use. If you are close enough to power, an electric would be ideal. If this is your only job, or chanin saw use will be rare, buy a cheap one. If you want a good one, the Shindowa worm gear electric is good. If you live close to North Carolina, I would want to take the wood off your hands. By the way, I have not had the guts to use my Echo in several years. But if I had a good enough reason, I would use it. John http://WhiteCane.orghttp://WhiteCane.org http://BlindWoodWorker.com http://HolyTeaClub.comcomhttp://HolyTeaClub.comcom\whitecane http://anellos.wshttp://anellos.ws - Original Message - From: RJ To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 9:15 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] chain saw If you don't want to use a chain saw, a bucksaw or cross saw does the job nicely with a little elbow grease. A electric chain saw would work well, if close to a outlet. A small gas chain saw of 12 inches is easy to handle. RJ - Original Message - From: Scott Berry To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 13:05 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] [Non
Re: [BlindHandyMan] sticky stuff
hi linda i have some stuff i got from the blind mice mart auction well i am pretty sure i got it there grin. it is called clear museum gel. you just pull a small lump out of the jar and stick down what ever it is and it stays there but you can peal it loose again. the company is trevco jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] wwj help
hi if you get the wwj ezine like i do here's a trick i figured out. some times when you select a topic to read like tool preview or maybe web serfers review and you type h that will show you the heading of what your trying to look for you get put to the make a comment part of the page. so to jaws it looks like the article your trying to read is not there. well what i found to do is to put printer in the search function of jaws that's control f then you just hit f3 if you need to do it again. anyway you hit f3 and it will take you to the printer friendly link. then just arrow down like 3 times and there's your article. on the pages that don't have a printer link guess what you can use the h to find the headings that are missing other places. hope this helps Jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Vita Mix
hi does anyone have the address or web site for vita mix? i have one of there blenders from the early 70s and they say it has a life time garentee on them so i would like to get it worked over. i wonder if they still are all metal construction? this thing is built like a tank in Minnesota [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Vita Mix
reply hey thanks jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] smith and wesson multi tool
hey lenny, can you buy this at a hardware store or only like wood craft or like that? jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sheet goods carrier.
well i hate to tell you all that they killed off the wookie. yep chewie got dead many books ago thats why i stopped reading them jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Rent or own, that is the question
its always better to have your own tool then you will have it for things you didn't know you needed it for. also you know how its treated jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] TALKING DIGITAL MULTI METER WITH LIGHTED LEADS-MPJA, Inc.
hi dale sorry for missing things but do you have the web site for the meter? thanks jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] TALKING DIGITAL MULTI METER WITH LIGHTED LEADS-MPJA, Inc.
thanks lenny jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] new tile floor- should I seal?
You should always seal grout. There are self-sealing grouts available but you should talk to your installer about them. If you are installing the floor yourself, use a fine sand grout and seal it. Jim King 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] Shark Bite Inline Valves
i am doing some re plumbing also. for a caliper i used a bar clamp and just measured between the jaw pads. Jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Table saw injury report.
holy cow! what would one cut with a 7 hp table saw jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Fwd: Speaking of icicles!!
yep sure will a rubber roof with steel over it. i mean if were going to do it lets do it good. jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Fwd: Speaking of icicles!!
wow that is the problem i have had for 3 years now. and its a real drag as it just loves to leak over my side of the bed. aaarg is that cold when you don't expect it at 3 in the morning. this year i had a kid come over and use a snow rake to rake the snow off of the roof. also it leaked between the the front door frame and the inner wall. causing the door frame to squeeze in and keep the door from closing. finally i got smart and let a space heater blow on the wall and frame for about 5 hours and it melted the ice in there and let me close the door. Jim in Minnesota [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Gas Stove Question?
sounds like the burners are clogged a bit. i'd call an aplince repair store and ask if they can be cleaned out. jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] battery charger
you know i figured out something. on all of the nonrechargable batteries i have on the flat end it is not flat. there is a dimple in the center a little dent. now on all my rechargeable batteries the end is perfectly flat no dent. well maybe a little indented ring around the out side. but that's how i tell my rechargables. Jim in Minnesota [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] bug patrol please help.
hi Sheryl first of all do not, put anything in the plug holes but a plug. if you don't have a cover on the plug and you can see the gap around the plug just put the bate in the bottom of the plug gap under the box it self. do not, stick your fingers on either side of the plug as thats where the screws are that hold the power and you will get a rude wake up call. i wouldn't put any thin there anyway but if thats where the bugs hang out thats where it has to go. but please be careful Jim in Minnesota [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Washer drainage hose splashes when emptying
hi betsy try changing the angle of the hose so the water don't hit the tub straight and spray around jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sheryl's introduction
hello sheryl and welcom from jim in minnesota. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Drills
yes the drill doctor. i have the basic model and it does wonders. the instructions are easy to follow and it is easy to use. the basic model only does your basic twist bit but thats all i have so. jim in minnesota [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Repairing a hollow core door
but be prepaired to pay about 30 bucks for it, they arn't cheep. jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Why does my Propane heater burn so dirty?
also i have a cook stove that is burning propane. but when we first got it it smelled kind of strange and made lots of soot. we called and the man came out and checked it out and told us that it was set wrong. there is an orifice that can be turned one way for natural gas and the other way for propane. ours was set right in the middle. he said he would have never believed it if he didn't see it. he put it the right way and it has worked fine ever sense. so maybe your heater is made or set to run on natural gas and someone hooked it up wrong. i would have it checked. Jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] bluebird house question
hi lenny maybe staple some wire mesh on the inside front jim 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_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! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: blindhandyman-dig...@yahoogroups.com blindhandyman-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: blindhandyman-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] bird house question
hi lenny the back of the floor is open i think it said 3/8s jim 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_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! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: blindhandyman-dig...@yahoogroups.com blindhandyman-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: blindhandyman-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Metal tape measure from MaxiAids
i had that ruler but mine was metal. i hated it because you never could besure you put the dot at the end in the same place every time but hey its a nice large print rule so i keep it around for the sighties and just took that usless part off grin. jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] another car guys question
hi lenny not a car guy but i am a ham. sounds to me like a loose ground ask them to go through and tighten them all up. jim 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_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! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: blindhandyman-dig...@yahoogroups.com blindhandyman-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: blindhandyman-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] wireless bad thing detectors.
hi dan most people up here in minnesota have a large 500 gallon pig as there called out back of the house. it looks like a large oval pillow. and this big truck comes and fills it up when ever you call them. well that is if you have paid for the last stuff you got, grin. they put something in it to make itflash off when it is very cold. but it works just fine. jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Blocking the wind.
hi yep the snow is a good insulator. up here in Minnesota the guys will take the snowblowers and blow the snow agenst the sides of the house and keep it warm that way. as for the fillers for blocking the wind, blow up some large garbage bags and stuff them in or stuff them in and then blow them up [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] microwave hunting
yep ours is about 25 years also. it has the press pads no buttons but i can feel the dents and know where i am on the silly thing. and it beeps when i press them to let me know it took. Jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] Torx screw manufacture's information
Here is the manufactures information for the Torx screws. They manufacture a full line of screws and there is engineering data on their web site. The different products are not referred to as torx screws on the web site, they are referred to by their specific product name. I have used a variety of the products and have been happy with all of them. The man at my local lumber yard says they go out the door like crazy. www.grkfasteners.com Jim King [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] Torx screw manufacture's information
Here is the manufactures information for the Torx screws. They manufacture a full line of screws and there is engineering data on their web site. The different products are not referred to as torx screws on the web site, they are referred to by their specific product name. I have used a variety of the products and have been happy with all of them. The man at my local lumber yard says they go out the door like crazy. www.grkfasteners.com Jim King [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Inventors ahoy!
hi jewel i called the local pet co OK so local is 90 miles away. any way hears what they have innotek zones pet proof barrier $84.99 what it is a collar and a disk about the size of a smoke alarm. the zone as its called can be set from 2 feet to 12 feet. extra zones can be purchased for $54 so if you don't have pet co there you can google the name and see who you can find in your country. Jim in Minnesota [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Inventors ahoy!
no bob we have well behaved reign deer here. if they are not behaved then maybe Santa won't take them along and they all want to go jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Inventors ahoy!
nah canada is about an hour and a half the north pole is well not know ing the speed limit in canada i figure 3 or 4 hours grin jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Inventors ahoy!
i that it does jewel so you have to figure out hmmm do i want a lump of coal in my stocking or a good roast. hmmm oh gee wi the price of heating fule i'll risk the coal grin. jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Condensation on Storm Door?
hi just take a piece of card stock like a playing card or what ever, then try slidding it around the gasget when the inside door is closed with you on the out side. i am sure you will find a place where the card can slide freely up and down. or across the top or botom jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] delta kitchen faucets
hi i beleive delta has a life time warentee. give them a call and they may just send you a whole new faucet. jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] the cucumber
OK haven't tried any of these out but if you are as bored as these people must have been you might give some of them a try. 1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc. 2. Feeling tired in the afternoon, put down the caffeinated soda and pick up a cucumber. Cucumbers are a good source of B Vitamins and Carbohydrates that can provide that quick pick-me-up that can last for hours. 3. Tired of your bathroom mirror fogging up after a shower? Try rubbing a cucumber slice along the mirror, it will eliminate the fog and provide a soothing, spa-like fragrance. 4. Are grubs and slugs ruining your planting beds? Place a few slices in a small pie tin and your garden will be free of pests all season long. The chemicals in the cucumber react with the aluminum to give off a scent undetectable to humans but drive garden pests crazy and make them flee the area. 5. Looking for a fast and easy way to remove cellulite before going out or to the pool? Try rubbing a slice or two of cucumbers along your problem area for a few minutes, the phytochemicals in the cucumber cause the collagen in your skin to tighten, firming up the outer layer and reducing the visibility of cellulite. Works great on wrinkles too!!! 6. Want to avoid a hangover or terrible headache? Eat a few cucumber slices before going to bed and wake up refreshed and headache free. Cucumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish essential nutrients the body lost, keeping everything in equilibrium, avoiding both a hangover and headache!! 7. Looking to fight off that afternoon or evening snacking binge? Cucumbers have been used for centuries and often used by European trappers, traders and explorers for quick meals to thwart off starvation. 8. Have an important meeting or job interview and you realize that you don't have enough time to polish your shoes? Rub a freshly cut cucumber over the shoe, its chemicals will provide a quick and durable shine that not only looks great but also repels water. 9. Out of WD 40 and need to fix a squeaky hinge? Take a cucumber slice and rub it along the problematic hinge, and voila, the squeak is gone! 10. Stressed out and don't have time for massage, facial or visit to the spa? Cut up an entire cucumber and place it in a boiling pot of water, the chemicals and nutrients from the cucumber will react with the boiling water and be released in the steam, creating a soothing, relaxing aroma that has been shown to reduce stress in new mothers and college students during final exams. 11. Just finish a business lunch and realize you don't have gum or mints? Take a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with your tongue for 30 seconds to eliminate bad breath, the phytochemcials will kill the bacteria in your mouth responsible for causing bad breath. 12. Looking for a 'green' way to clean your faucets, sinks or stainless steel? Take a slice of cucumber and rub it on the surface you want to clean, not only will it remove years of tarnish and bring back the shine, but it won't leave streaks and won't harm your fingers or fingernails while you clean. 13. Using a pen and made a mistake? Take the outside of the cucumber and slowly use it to erase the pen writing, also works great on crayons and markers that the kids have used to decorate the walls!! Pass this along to everybody you know who is looking for better and safer ways to solve life's everyday problems.. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Re: another measuring device:
well the square stick is a good idea but you will have to glue a stop on the back end so you don't have to keep messing with putting it back in. toms original idea solved that problem. Jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Another measuring device
hi tom i love this and will be making one soon. how did you get the nut to stay in the pvc? jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] surprising question
hi Clifford yep i have ran into that as well. in my case a guy i new had his faucet knob come off in has hand. he had the screw and was like. how do you put this back on. i said just use a screw driver. he said i have no clue how to do that. oh boy Jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Power Miter Saw
-Original Message- From: john schwery jschw...@embarqmail.com Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 9:54 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Power Miter Saw So, what are the advantages of a miter saw over a radial arm saw? earlier, Dale Alton, wrote: I gont my 10 sliding from a pond shop and only paid about $100 for it. It is a Dellta Side kick. _ From: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 7:54 PM To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Power Miter Saw A good bit heavier, and because of the rails to slide on, they do take up a bit more room. [The entire original message is not included]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Mold on the outside of my house
hi. if the mold is on the outside, just get some of that TSP they have been talking about and a good scrub brush and scrub it down. then if you want rinse it down with some bleech water. jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Nursery floor.
hey dan, think about this after stripping all that floor molding now you want to put down new hard wood. well guess what your either going to have to pull off the old stuff and use it over or put in new. i bet you will hate that. jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Removing rust
sand sand sand. jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] parts for sears table saw
hi if its the contractors saw i probably have the same one. you need the model number of your saw. here's the parts number for sears. just call them play with the menus till you get new parts. yes they do still have parts as i got a mess of them earlier this year. here's the number sears parts 8003667278 Jim in Minnesota [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Measuring again
hi Dan that is the best use of the word complexicate in a sentence i have heard all year. in fact i have added it to my spell check dictionary. grin Jim in Minnesota [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] house water pump relay
hi tom well i gave it a squirt of this stuff i had here and waited a bit then tried it and no fire but it is still very slow comming on after the water runs out. having a friend come over today and see what screw is the low pressure adjust and see if tht helps. i may have a weak or broken spring. jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] house water pump relay
no i didn't take it off but i will when my friend gets here it may be cloged. jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] water pump relay
well got it all fixed. it was kind of the hose. the hose was clear but the fitting where the hose hooks to the body of the pump was plugged. took the fitting off and had to use a wire to pick the gunk out. then ran the pump abit with the fitting off and let it spray out. put it all back and wala it works. Jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] house water pump relay
hi, i have a shallow well jet pump in my basement. the last 2 days the relay has been hanging up. meaning it runs for a long time but if i tap on the relay box it will shut off. or when you run water the pressure will drop to nothing and the pump does not turn on. again if i tap on it, it fires right up. my question is can i use a little spray like wd40 on it. i have some other stuff that says it can be used on battery terminals to prevent corrosion. so i guess its conductive. the last time i had this problem i just put on a new relay box. but don't have the bucks at the moment and its hard to take a shower and tap the box grin. thanks Jim in Minnesota. and no its not frozen yet. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] house water pump relay
hi tom oh yeah all ready had the power off and the box oppen. i couldn't get to the contacts as they are down in there or i would have used some 400 grit sand paper on them. right now dust is no big deal grin. thanks jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] What is a clip it?
sounds like a cigar cutter or maybe for rope Jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Adventures in toiletry
hi is your toilet an older one or new? the newer ones have heaver flappers so they only flush half at a time. if you want a full flush you have to hold it down. it saves water you know. jim in minnesota [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] new tape measure
Well, It may last a year. You might get more time out of it but it is hard to say. Just don't drop it. If you are doing heavy duty outdoor work on ladders and so on, the chances of dropping it are higher. The first time it is dropped, it is the beginning of the end. It may last for a very short time after dropping or you may get several more projects out of it. The first drop on a cement floor is the clincher. I have had at least four of these tapes and love them when they work. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Friday, October 23, 2009 9:13 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] new tape measure I primarily use it in the basement for wood working projects. I found by removing the belt clip I can fairly quickly set up my miter saw. By locking down the blade and the belt clip removed it can easily be held against the blade and back of the saw to keep it straight.I have used it to measure window blinds among many other things. - Original Message - From: Jim King j...@annabessacook.com mailto:jim%40annabessacook.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, October 23, 2009 8:39 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] new tape measure What kind of projects will you be using it for and I will guess on how long it will last. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 2:23 PM To: handyman-blind Subject: [BlindHandyMan] new tape measure Anyone want to start a pool on how long this one will work? Seriously, I ordered it from ILA Tuesday afternoon and it was just delivered. I have a UPS pipeline from N.Y. There is a UPS distribution center less than 5 miles from my home so things get here rather quickly. I will probably use the packing material to ship the broken ones across the big pond. --- 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 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 4536 (20091023) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] The google power meter thingee.
oh dan, but you miss the point! you are thinking way to much. they don't want you to think like that. just buy the thing and be happy knowing some how your being green. and they are getting your green money. jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] shark bite connectors
hi spiro there is nothing to tighten on a shark bite connector. you just slide the tubing into it and its done. jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] power twist link belts
hi lenny just bring a belt with you. if they are the same size you only need to bring one. then have the person there match the length of yours with the new one. i love my belt on the table saw. what you said is true they run so much nicer. wondering why does your drill press need 2 belts? jim 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_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! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:blindhandyman-dig...@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: blindhandyman-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[BlindHandyMan] shark bite connectors
all i can say about these is wow! last night my pump started running. hmmm no water on, oh no. going down in the basement i hear this hissing, again, oh no. yep one of my copper pipes sprung a leak. gr OK fill up the water jug and a sink for washing hands then close the valve and the hissing stops. well i lucked out, the hole was in a very accessible spot. remembering a friend of mine changing out an old valve with the new shark bite valves i wondered if they made just connectors to join 2 pipes together. so calling the local ace hardware i find out that yes they do. so bright and early off to the store we go and for the happy price of $7 i get one. and the silly little plastic piece used to disconnect the connector if you want to for $2. come back home and get a tubing cutter out i find the hole and put the cutter on it and start twisting. hmmm, i look as i am cutting and do i see a nice cut line? nope the darn cutter is walking down the tube, grrr. tossing that one in the trash i look and find another one i new i had. thank you dad for never tossing anything out. so back to the pipe and now i have to cut out the ruined piece of tubing. luckily i have enough play in the pipe to cut out more than the piece with the hole. ok so all edges square and sanded to remove burs. then all you do is slide the connector on one end of the pipe till it bottoms out, then pull the other pipe over and stuff it in to the other end and firmly slide it in there till it too bottoms out. turn on the water and wow, no leaks. hot dam all done and no soldering or plumbers needed. this is the very thing any person with a tubing problem needs. they work on copper, PVC and pex. the bag said so. they have all the fittings from valves to elbows and tees. a little spendy but hey i didn't burn down the house trying to sweat pipes together. Jim in Minnesota [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Oreck Bags?
ebay is your friend jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] shark bite connectors
yeah bob your right. last year when my friend came over to fix the pipes he had to hold 2 ice cubes on the end of the torch to make it just hot enough. jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] pen friend
hi david not sure what brand you have but you can get one from ebay for 20 dollars and have the same cheepness grin. thats the lable maker that is. jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Plumbing rough in
hi lee not very well at all. jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] electric motor question
hey bob don't forget adding in pully sizes too. jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] sound travelling
hi if you put in a solid door that should help. also back in the day my bed room was across from my parents room. there was a heating duct there. for all summer i took off the grill and stuffed it with foam rubber to keep the noise from going right through. also if his speakers are hanging on the wall hang them from the ceiling using rope. the rope will help dampen the sound that is transmitted through the walls. or if they are on a hard surface try putting a thick pad of some sort under them to do the same thing. Jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] tough braillable materials?
hey if you can still get some the old sound sheet records make wonderful lables. you just have to tape them down and you can cut them into what ever shape you need. jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] electric Garage door annoyance
hi mat my only idea is to try cleaning the lenzes of the sencers just lick your finger and rub it around the lenz that should work fine. jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Blown Off sheeting
old ww i i ac ac guns should be pretty easy to get on the black market. good hunting jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Barcode scanning app for the IPhone.
hi dan and every one else that doesn't know the pen friend does not read bar codes. it reads rfid tags. thats why the pens can only use there tags and you have to be carful what searies of tags you get. i went to the rnib site and they said they were rfid tags.jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Plug in mouse and rat repeller?
yes they do work. i have 3 of them before i got them i usually had to get rid of at least 3 families of them a year about 14 mice in all gr. but after i got them i maybe catch one a year if that. Jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Plug in mouse and rat repeller?
got them fron the finger hut store when my gf worked there. jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Plug in mouse and rat repeller?
hi Betsy that's what there called. electronic mouse repeller. google has lots of them usually there about $20 unless you can find a package deal. Jim in Minnesota [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] propane smoker
hi Steve well sense you didn't give your address here's the info you wanted. its for grilling a turkey but it mentions smoking i got this from a recipe data base of how to cook a turkey all different ways. Jim Turkey on the Grill Grilled turkey can be a wonderful variation from oven roasted turkey. Grilling a whole turkey or turkey breast requires indirect heat and a drip pan. Start by washing and seasoning a fully thawed bird. The covered kettle-style grill and medium hot coals are recommended for grilling. Arrange hot coals on either side of the drip pan and position the turkey, breast side down, on an oiled V-rack directly over the drip pan. Use a small 8 to 14 pound unstuffed turkey. About midway through the cooking process, turn the bird breast up. Place about 10 briquettes on each pile of hot coals every 45 to 50 minutes to maintain medium heat. For good smoky flavor, dampened wood chips and/or chunks may be added as well. Cover the wing tips with aluminum foil and tuck them underneath the bird to prevent burning. Insert a thermometer in the thickest innermost part of the thigh. A whole turkey is safe when cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165 °F as measured with a food thermometer. Check the internal temperature in the wing and the thickest part of the breast too. For reasons of personal preference, you may choose to cook the turkey to higher temperatures. If the temperature under the hood is hot enough (325°F to 350°F), grilling a 12 to 14 pound turkey should take approximately 4 hours. If your grill does not have a thermometer, an oven thermometer can be used. Cooking time may vary depending on temperature of the fire, wind and outdoor air temperature. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
