RE: [BlindHandyMan] b n s batteries

2007-01-27 Thread Jim Ruby
Yes, this has been done, but I will double check and be sure it was done correctly. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Spero Pipakis Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2007 7:08 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] b n s batteries

Re: [BlindHandyMan] myter gauge

2007-01-27 Thread Dale Leavens
I did see a Delta model on the Web for something like sixty bucks so there are cheaper ones out there. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: "Lenny McHugh

Re: [BlindHandyMan] re: general electric braille typewriter

2007-01-27 Thread Dale Leavens
Wow! That is a much older device than the couple I used. The principle is similar though, I had no idea that anyone had developed anything like that that many years ago. How very interesting. Thanks for informing us. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Com

Re: [BlindHandyMan] framing nail gun

2007-01-27 Thread Dale Leavens
I have only used one large nail gun of that size, the nails were indeed glued together on an angle. The angle is just a convenience, sighted people tend to stand and reach so the firing point is put at an angle so that when they reach the body of the gun slants down toward the nose which will th

Re: [BlindHandyMan] myter gauge

2007-01-27 Thread Lenny McHugh
I am not really sure, Since it is only for work I don't want to break the bank. However I don't want something cheap that will give me the same problem. The one I had was pretty good until dropped The way it hit it loosened the rivets. I did make one call to a machinist who will look at it nex

[BlindHandyMan] re: general electric braille typewriter

2007-01-27 Thread Jay Williams
Hey, folks, This message is from Richard Polt, a knowledgeable and conscienscious collector who acquired the machine I inquired about recently. Since none of us had heard of this one, I thought you'd be interested to hear his observations. I've done a bit of editing and condensing from two of hi

[BlindHandyMan] framing nail gun

2007-01-27 Thread R & S Enterprises
Hello folks, I am thinking of purchasing a air powered nail gun to do framing work. The information I saw in one catalog talked about the lesser cost ones having a fixed angle and the most expensive said it could do three different angles.. The nails were also sold according to the degree of a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] This weeks show's

2007-01-27 Thread Don
Hello Bill, that is because some person screwed up last week, and didn't run 184. they repeated show 183. So here's the deal. We will be needing to take off a week one day soon. so at that time they will be running show 184. Hope that helps. Don - Original Message - From:

RE: [BlindHandyMan] b n s batteries

2007-01-27 Thread Spero Pipakis
Jim, Without getting into details on this list, I'd suggest you check to make sure your batteries and battery gauge are calibrated. The newer revisions of the BrailleNote have a feature which drains and calibrates the battery. That may help. Bring up the user's guide and search for battery. S

RE: [BlindHandyMan] b n s batteries

2007-01-27 Thread Jim Ruby
I have a Braille note and since the last software upgrade and I would like to point out right after this software upgrade my batteries no longer hold a charge. I did not use my bn a lot of batteries, so I'm sure they have a lot of charges left, looks like I have to byte it and send it in to humanwa

[BlindHandyMan] Some miter gauge information from Lee Valley

2007-01-27 Thread Dale Leavens
Just happened to be browsing preparing an order when I found these. There are cheaper places to shop and also cheaper alternatives. Really good miter fences though are expensive. Probably that is why the ones which come with most saws are pretty darn crappie. Accu-MiterĀ® - Woodworking Accu-Mit

Re: [BlindHandyMan] This weeks show's

2007-01-27 Thread bill holton
Don. The podcast didn't send out show 184 last week, they sent out 183 for a second time. Any way this can be fixed? Thanks. - Original Message - From: Don To: blind handy man Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 26, 2007 5:45 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] This week

Re: [BlindHandyMan] myter gauge

2007-01-27 Thread Dale Leavens
How much do you want to spend? Really good ones can cost a couple of hundred bucks. I don't have one of course. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: "Len

[BlindHandyMan] myter gauge

2007-01-27 Thread Lenny McHugh
Hi All, What is a good replacement myter gauge for my table saw? The track is a standard 3/8 x 3/4 T track. My gauge is a little sloppy and I just made some oak firewood. It is off by about 1 or 1.5 degrees. There are 3 rivits holding it together and for some reason they are a little loose. Le

Re: [BlindHandyMan] b n s batteries

2007-01-27 Thread Irwin Hott
The Batteries Plus here in Columbus will generally put in the batteries while you wait. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] 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 addre

Re: [BlindHandyMan] b n s batteries

2007-01-27 Thread Timothy Ford
Are you saying that you can send the Braille 'N Speak to batteries plus and they will do the labor and everything for $30? If I am understanding this right, this indeed is an incredible deal! Tim Ford - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.

RE: {SPAMFILTER} [BlindHandyMan] Backyard Gardening

2007-01-27 Thread Donnie Parrett
Hey Ray, This post on backyard gardening was absolutely awesome. Thanks so much for sending it. This is definitely going into my folder of keepers! See ya, Scooter Contact me at: Donnie Parrett 1956 Asa Flat Road Annville, KY 40402 Home # 606-364-3321 Cell # 606-438-2557 Church # 606-36