Re: [BlindHandyMan] Channeling water

2006-11-29 Thread Jewel Blanch
That is fantastic Dale! I will show your letter to Rad, my builder friend. Jewel - Or To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http:/

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Channeling water

2006-11-29 Thread pythonden21
Just a hopefully helpful suggestion, take a squeeze bottle of water to test whatever you try, better than waiting for rain. Py > Hi Jewel, > > This is largely speculation but I am guessing that the slope on the roof > isn't very steep so, the water is running to the edge of the iron roofing > t

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Metal Ladders and Electricity Do Not Mix.

2006-11-29 Thread Max Robinson
Yes, two wires. You can't have an electric circuit with only one wire. It is possible to make a sort of connection through the ground but that's mainly good for giving shocks to people. I'm not sure how far apart they are because I've never had occasion to examine them close-up. I have looke

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Channeling water

2006-11-29 Thread Dale Leavens
Hi Jewel, This is largely speculation but I am guessing that the slope on the roof isn't very steep so, the water is running to the edge of the iron roofing then by adhesion, turning and beginning the way back up the underside until enough collects that the weight of it causes it to fall off. A

[BlindHandyMan] Channeling water

2006-11-29 Thread Jewel Blanch
I don't know that any of you can suggest why this is happening, but it is always worth asking, don't you think? I have had the roof put on my calf shelter shed by a professional builder, and it has guttering running along the lower edge. The roofing iron extends about an ich over the back edge

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Metal Ladders and Electricity Do Not Mix.

2006-11-29 Thread R & S Enterprises
OK wire spacing. It looks like we are getting into three kinds of wiring. The first is high voltage power lines that come to your transformers and those mounted on poles are the only ones we are concerned. Most people will not have ladders out close those poles and it will bake a pretty long

[BlindHandyMan] replying

2006-11-29 Thread Lenny McHugh
I just noticed something about this particular list. When I attempt to reply to a message the original message is totally garbled. periods and dashes. I do not have the problem with any other group. I just made sure that traditional is checked for my email preferences. Any ideas? Please write to

[BlindHandyMan] brice: home structures

2006-11-29 Thread Geno
brice, The answer is no. There is very few of these homes left in the city. The larger homes have been revamped and modified to Condo's along the entire Eastern Prom Street, One side of the street is the Large what was Colonial or Victorian homes now condo's with decks and the other side is the tip

Re: [BlindHandyMan] serious injury

2006-11-29 Thread Don
HI, sad to hear that,. good post to keep us on our toes and to always keep us thinking about what we are doing. Don - Original Message - From: Mickey Fixsen To: Blind Handyman Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 7:27 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] serious injury Hi.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Metal Ladders and Electricity Do Not Mix.

2006-11-29 Thread Kevin Doucet
Hi, So these wires are actually two wires? How far appart are they? At 12:25 PM 11/28/2006 -0600, you wrote: >Spiro wrote. > > > and how do birds sit on these wires and not get zapped? I've always > > wondered that. > >To get zapped you need to touch both sides of the circuit at the same time. >

Re: [BlindHandyMan] all about radiators

2006-11-29 Thread NLG
Thanks for the interesting link, Lenny. I picked up some epoxy today but didn't get around to attempting a patch do to a water leak that I had to repair inside the bathroom wall today. Tomorrow I will attempt the patch. If it works it works, if it doesn't, I found a new radiator on radiator

[BlindHandyMan] serious injury

2006-11-29 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Hi. I know a guy who has full vision and just got the ends of 3 fingers cut off in the dado blade of a table saw. It went down to the first knuckle below the finger nail. He has used one of these saws for years and is very experienced with them. It is a very nasty injury and it is healing as

Re: [BlindHandyMan] board for a miter gage?

2006-11-29 Thread Dale Leavens
You can buy polyethylene in lengths up to 4 feet that is 3/4 by 3/8 inches intended to fit into the miter slots of tools. This can be fixed to the bottom of a sled, you might want to build the sled wide enough to bridge the blade and have a runner in each slot for real accuracy. The plastic is

[BlindHandyMan] Welcome

2006-11-29 Thread Don
I want to say a big welcome to all the new members that have joined the handy man list lately. There is a wealth of information spread around on this list,. Regards Don [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handy

RE: [BlindHandyMan] New member/experienced!

2006-11-29 Thread Jeff Kisecker
Hi Jay: Welcome to the list, it sounds like you will be able to bring a lot to the list. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jay Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 7:06 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] New

Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Quickly Test Remote Controls

2006-11-29 Thread pythonden21
If we have some sight it works fine, providing we have enough. However, even with the maxixmum sight before no longer being considered legally blind you might have to snap a picture to see clearly the light, if that works, which would be expensive and slow. Or use a digital camera and displ

Re: [BlindHandyMan] miniture power tools

2006-11-29 Thread Lewisjalexander
probably a bit more expensive but they are professional craft tools. used for electronics, wood carving, sanding, cutting and more for modelling etc. they're the best tools to go for. though a bit expensive but more versatile than a dremel. in fact so much better. I still have a dremel and o

[BlindHandyMan] Geno, home structures

2006-11-29 Thread brice mijares
Geno, that sounds like a very interesting home. Are all the homes in that area only 15.5 feet wide?Is the main floor only a living room and kitchen? Yes, I remember when you were having that sun room added to the house and I was amazed how warm it could get in there in the dead of winter.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] miniture power tools

2006-11-29 Thread Tom Fowle
Lou, Don't know about Proxon, will check it out, assume more expensive than Dremel. thanks Tom To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acb

Re: [BlindHandyMan] miniture power tools

2006-11-29 Thread Lewisjalexander
I agree with you tom to a degree with dremel tools in their tooling. however if you are working with intricate materials, I would strongly recommend proxon tools for engraving, cutting, sanding etc. they are absolutely pro in design and great for use. I own a proxon system and its the bees ne

[BlindHandyMan] all about radiators

2006-11-29 Thread Lenny McHugh
I searched for a quick fix and was unsuccessful. I did find this interesting link. http://www.arrowheadradiator.com/Radiator_Diagnosis,_%20Repair,_%20&_%20Replacement_%20Tips.htm Lenny http://www.geocities.com/lenny_mchugh/ To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handy

Re: [BlindHandyMan] New member/experienced!

2006-11-29 Thread Tom Fowle
Jay, Welcome to the list, I'm sure you'll be able to contribute a lot. There are an amazing number of very experienced folks here and a lot of interesting ideas get passed around. Yes, life with out doing stuff with the hands wouldn't be worth living would it. tom Fowle Rehab Engineer San Francis

[BlindHandyMan] radio contact

2006-11-29 Thread Lenny McHugh
Hello, Will someonewith the handiman radio show contact me off list or on the twisted pair at 570-622-6214? I have a few questions about yesterday's recording. Thank You Lenny http://www.geocities.com/lenny_mchugh/ To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Patching a radiator.

2006-11-29 Thread Tom Fowle
I doubt the use of epoxy in a heater, most of them melt at pretty low temps. Tom To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tips for Purchase and Use of Extension Cords.

2006-11-29 Thread Tom Fowle
Dale, Yes, I don't doubt that a long cord under load can get hot if it isn't heavy enough wire. I just doubt that rolling it up makes any difference except perhaps that heat which is produced is more trapped by the coil. If a cord gets very warm at all, it is too light for the job. as for the old

Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Quickly Test Remote Controls

2006-11-29 Thread Tom Fowle
Since the camera trick is of no use to us without sighted help, try your light probe. All photo sensors responde to infrared just fine, you'll hear tha beep when you press the buttons, usually you can hear multiple beeps when you hold down the buttons. tom To listen to the show archives go to

Re: [BlindHandyMan] miniture power tools

2006-11-29 Thread Tom Fowle
I have and occasionally use a basic variable speed dremel tool set. They are much harder to use than you'd think, the tool, unless very strongly held wants to walk and twist. I can not carve a straight line or follow a marked curve at all with one. Also the bearings are not that great so that

Re: [BlindHandyMan] board for a miter gage?

2006-11-29 Thread Lenny McHugh
Hi John, I have the same dilemma but decided to go another route. I plan to make a crosscut sled for my table saw. I have an old miter gauge. I am going to take the bar off and fasten it to apiece of plywood about a half inch more than the distance from the blade. I will then run it through th

Re: [BlindHandyMan] board for a miter gage?

2006-11-29 Thread R & S Enterprises
I would think a piece of three quarters plywood will work as well as anything. It should extend at least one inch higher than the maximum blade height if you want to extend it to the left of the blade. Two bolts countersunk on the wood side and drilled through the miter gauge should hold it fi

[BlindHandyMan] gutter guards

2006-11-29 Thread Geno
brice, First off let myself start out. Here on the peninsula of Portland Maine. Has a unique history. First that one has to drive up the hill to get to the peninsula from several different streets. Second is that Portland Suffered three major fires through it's history and we were known as Tent Cit

[BlindHandyMan] board for a miter gage?

2006-11-29 Thread John Schwery
I would like to put a board on my miter gage for my table saw to support cross cuts. Of what kind of wood should I make it, how long, how wide and how should I attach it to the gage? John -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.430 / Virus Datab

[BlindHandyMan] New member/experienced!

2006-11-29 Thread Jay
Hello all! I just found out about this list and thought that I would subscribe and help where I can and maybe get some new ideas from others. My name is Jay and I am 38 years old with a lot of experience in both home renovations/landscape construction and automotive. A little history on myself is t

Re: [BlindHandyMan] gutter guards

2006-11-29 Thread brice mijares
Hi Geno, 50 feet, how many stories high is your home? My home is a 2 story dwelling, and at it's highest point it can't be more than 24 to 25 feet. Of course that might have allot to due to the fact that I'm on a slab, and the property is pretty level around the house itself. This weekend I'm

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Product Recall

2006-11-29 Thread Lewisjalexander
MTD chainsaws are incredibly prone to major breakdowns and more. they are quite simply crap. if you are going for petrol chainsaws for working with timbers or tree work or splitting then please go for stihl, dolmar, echo etc. reliable companies including johnsered saws. my recommendations a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Product Recall

2006-11-29 Thread David Ferrin
Good to know as I'm considering such a thing next spring, although I was going to go for an electric model since I'm thinking light duty work. David Ferrin personal email address [EMAIL PROTECTED] Consciousness is that annoying time between naps. - Original Message - From: "Ray Boyce" <[E

[BlindHandyMan] gutter guards

2006-11-29 Thread Geno
I have two different types on my home. On the sun-room the aluminum style and no guards on the flat section. As, no trees to worry about. Though I took some screen and made my own screen cover for the down spout. In general that works. What I get in this is mostly dirt and once a month, Spring summ