Thank you Dan, I knew you'd step up to the plate and hit a homer. I'll try it
and let you know.
Victor Gouveia
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Hi Robert,
I knew there was something I liked about you.
Oh, and by the way, I'm not going to consider kicking this thing until I've
exhausted all options, but I have the bigger boot available if needed.
Victor Gouveia
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Hi dale,
Sorry my friend, but if the laptop is fried, then I can take it to someone that
will buy it for parts and give me a good price for the overall thing.
The screen alone is worth about $300 and the hard drive, even though it is only
a 40 gig drive is worth, at least $60, all of which I ca
Where do you purchase the Drill Doctor? What is the price?
Loren
- Original Message -
From: Mickey Fixsen
To: Blind Handyman
Sent: Friday, September 08, 2006 12:13 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Drill Doctor story
I purchased a Drill Doctor drill bit sharpener several
Recently, Teresa and I attempted to revive her laptop with a bit of
surgery. There are a lot of screws, a lot of plastic clips, and
everything is quite tiny. There isn't a lot to see in there, mostly just
looks like a mother board.
We attempted to fix a fan / heat sink issue. On this particu
Jim,
I got several of those sound devices from Home Depot about four years ago,
and was delighted when the mice seemed to vanish within a couple of days.
Then I was disappointed when the mice came back within a few weeks, even
though the sound devices were still in place. I guessed that the li
Mickey, how much does one of these cost if you know?
Bill Stephan
Kansas City, MO
(816)803-2469
William Stephan
-Original Message-
From: "Mickey Fixsen"<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: 9/8/06 12:13:46 AM
To: "Blind Handyman"
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Drill Doctor story
I purchased a Drill Doct
Thanks for the info. These are roof rats, not mice, who are outside raiding
my fruit trees. I am not saying these guys are big but people have mistaken
them for Volkswagens. The rat zapper gives the rats a fatal electric shock.
I'm glad to learn about the sound-emitting devices because I was tem
I bought some better quality bits, with a Bosch brand name, and I
find they drill better than the other bits I have.
earlier, William Stephan, wrote:
>Mickey, how much does one of these cost if you know?
>
>
>Bill Stephan
>Kansas City, MO
>(816)803-2469
>William Stephan
>
>
>-Original Message
Hi guys,
I am thinking about building my own machine and want to know if anyone out
there has reasonable resources for information about motherboards.
The only reason I am thinking of building my own machine is that I have a
brand new 250 GB hard drive, a pretty new CD RW, I already have a moni
Dan,
Lots of good e-computer companys out there. Many have parts and pieces.
Most have some kind of "Computer Skeleton" in their inventory.
TIGER is a name that comes to mind. http://www.tigerdirect.com/
I'm technology challengedso have never ordered anything from these
folks. They do h
some advice already posted makes sense... some does not...
if you can hear stuff going on... that suggest its not battery or power...
especially if the same thing happens when you are plugged into wall power.
I think you said you can hear stuff in the computer but the harddrive led does
not l
Tiger is a good company. I ordered a bundle from them, a few years
ago, that was a cdrom drive, sound card and speakers.
earlier, Max Hearn, wrote:
>Dan,
>
>Lots of good e-computer companys out there. Many have parts and pieces.
>Most have some kind of "Computer Skeleton" in their inventory.
>
hello a really good site for getting parts is zipzoomfly.com , the prices
are very goodand they offer free shipping on most of the things that they
sell.
Terrie
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From: "Dan Rossi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Friday, September 08, 2006 10:06 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyM
Types of Water Heaters Available
Within the last few years, a variety of water heaters have become available
to consumers. The following types of water heaters are now on the market:
conventional
storage, demand, heat pump, tankless coil, indirect, and solar. It is also
possible to purchase wa
Hi
Tankless water heatersthe GOOD...and the BAD!
Tankless heaters have pros and cons, just like everything else. They can
supply an endless supply of hot water, and can save energy.
However, they are limited in the amount of hot water that can be produced at
one time and they are more exp
Hi All
Someone asked where can you buy the drill Doctor
The Drill Doctor is sold through national retailers such as Home Depot,
Lowe's, Sears, Ace Hardware, Amazon.com, Tool Crib of the North, Northern
Tool &
Equipment, W.W. Grainger, TruServ and many other home and hardware centers.
These retai
There is a knob on the back you can adjust the sound so far I've been lucky
I guess.
-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Mark M
Sent: Friday, September 08, 2006 9:03 AM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan]
Gretting folks, I know a wheelchair ramp must raise or lower one inch
every 12 inches. and i did a google search like this" zig-zag-ramps "
but if I read that site correctly I did not find specs only ramps for
sale. got any good sites you would suggest? thanks.Lee
--
There's no point in
So Dan,
Is there a discrete power supply or is it also integrated directly into the
main circuit board?
Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada
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Skype DaleLeavens
Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat.
- Original Message -
From: "Dan Rossi"
Hi All
Dear Drill Doctor Owner,
Thank you for buying a Drill Doctor drill bit sharpener.
As president of Professional Tool Manufacturing, the company that makes the
Drill Doctor, I'm very proud of the quality and performance of our
products-just
as I am proud of the people here at Pro Tool who
Well Cy, with nice guys like you around I might end up doing time but I
like the idea of the 400 pound rock with some sort of flowers planted
on it. I'd have to get two tubes of preperation H after moving that rock
so I am still in trouble. one other idea is giving a homeless guy a
cup of
I have a stupid question for the engineers. about a frost level in the
ground. if you have a steep side hill, would the frost be as deep on
that hill as it would be on the top or bottomm level ground?Lee
--
There's no point in being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes.
nn
still laughing Dale" the kids were nothing to look at either. thanksLee
--
There's no point in being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes.
-- Dr. Who
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Ray,If I may, for the flashlight you have for sighted folks , put the
fresh batteries in the wrong way. that way, the flashlight will never go
on by accident and once a year exchange those batteries for new ones
using the old batteries for something else. that is just a fyi from
Stone Centra
All other things being equal I would think it would be the same but measured
perpendicular to the ground rather than the true vertical. Of course, all
other things are seldom equal. Probably the main issue is snow cover. A
thick blanket of snow acts as an insulator and the frost line undernea
if you drive a Dodge Caravan from years 89to 95. then add a roll of your
heavy 4 ply toilet paper in case your brakes go out on a down hill
run. Lee
--
Force it!!!
If it breaks, well, it wasn't working anyway...
No, don't force it, get a bigger hammer.
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Lee,
the official government ada specifications site is probably that
of the Architecture and Transportation barriers compliance board:
http://www.atbcb.gov
I have a friend who is a chief building inspector in S.F. and
specializes in accessibility, I'll ask him for the best source
and get back to
Hi Lee
Please Check this Web Site Out.
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/ah_personal_care_safety/article/0,1801,HGTV_3149_1397397,00.html
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From: "Lee A. Stone" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Blind Handyman"
Sent: Saturday, September 09, 2006 11:34 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] lookin
Probably the frost would be deeper on the lower ground since cold air is
heavier and tends to settle in the lower areas. Further, the lower ground is
likely to be damper and this would conduct the temperature more readily.
There are other factors though, things like vegetation, nature of the soi
So Lee,
Did you hear about the two roof top antennas that fell in love and got
married?
The wedding wasn't much but the reception was terrific!
Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada
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Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat.
- O
Hi
If you are thinking of up grading your Mother Board check this Web Site
Out.Please see below.
http://www.motherboards.org/
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Thanks Ray, I'll share this and other suggested sites with a brother who
will be the main carppenter for this big project. this zig zag ramp
needs to go up a bank about 45 feet so the job will be a major
undertaking. this ramp will lead to a side walk and from there is
another 4 stairs which
ayup Dale, I'd love that Polar Bear Express ride and find out more about
better recptions.Lee
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Force it!!!
If it breaks, well, it wasn't working anyway...
No, don't force it, get a bigger hammer.
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Just got one of these multimeters. Wow! what a deal for $35. It speaks
everything, clear voice, slower than many might like, but not "draggy." As
with many, the test leads end in point-probes rather than clips, but they
and everything about the meter is solid including the connections of the
leads
Thanks for sending the review. I think I will need to look in to this meeter.
Don
- Original Message -
From: Jay Williams
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, September 08, 2006 11:15 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Talking Multimeter source
Just got one of th
Can they sell to anybaody? Thanks marco
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Don
Sent: Friday, September 08, 2006 9:40 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Talking Multimeter source
Thanks for sending t
So what do you all do to get rid of house flies? They are nasty and my kids
are not really focused enough to turn them loose with swatters. *smile* They
would be far more likely to hit me or each other than to ever kill a fly.
Seriously though, they, the flies not my kids, are a real nuisance
Well, I'm not sher what you mean. They sold one to me and I'm here in the
u.s. and within my home town I'm something of a somebody, but in terms of
the population in general, I guest I'm an anybody.
Jay
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From: "Marco" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Friday, September 08,
Hi Jennifer
Flies spread disease, contaminate food and can place human health at risk.
Steps:
1.
Keep flies out with barriers, your first and best line of defense. Screen
all windows and doors. Seal and caulk all cracks and crevices.
2.
Remove all outside organic-waste piles, which can be used a
Hi
Every summer the fleas return, hitching a ride indoors on your unsuspecting
pet. Try these non-toxic ways to take back your home from those little
bloodsuckers.
Steps:
1.
Vacuum all carpets and furniture at least twice a week, even before you spot
a flea. Physical removal of the eggs, larvae
Hi
As with most pests, keeping mice out of your home in the first place is the
best way to avoid infestation.
Protecting Your Home
Steps:
1.
Keep your lawn mowed. Mice do not like to travel through short grass.
2.
Remove wood piles, trash and debris from your home's perimeter. Elevate wood
pil
Hi
On a rainy day, you may see hordes of ants marching into your house. They're
searching for dry shelter, food and water, and who can blame them even if
they're
unwelcome guests? Here's how to ward off these industrious fellows.
Steps:
1.
Follow the ant line to its source. It might be a window,
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