Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting synthetic line

2007-01-28 Thread Lenny McHugh
Dale and Tom, I found this on the net. It is a pretty good description on making an eye splice. http://www.fish4fun.com/boat%20rope.htm Lenny http://www.geocities.com/lenny_mchugh/ - Original Message - From: "Tom Fowle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, Ja

[BlindHandyMan] cleaning saw blades

2007-01-28 Thread Lenny McHugh
There is a product made for Woodcraft, www.woodcraft.com for cleaning saw blades. I have used it several times and really like the product. Today I changed my saw blade to the dado blade. While using the saw I put the blade in a container with some old solution. I have a 5 gal bucket with about

[BlindHandyMan] A Guide to Pressure Washers

2007-01-28 Thread Ray Boyce
Hi A Guide to Pressure Washers Under pressure to choose the right pressure washer? The following guide will help you determine which pressure washer is right for you and alert you to issues to be aware of when buying and using pressure washers. Choice: PSI vs. GPM vs. CU, Electric vs. Gas, Hot

Re: [BlindHandyMan] myter gauge

2007-01-28 Thread John Schwery
Wow, one can get a miter saw for the cost of some of these gages. earlier, Lenny McHugh, wrote: >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

[BlindHandyMan] Working with plastic laminate.

2007-01-28 Thread Dale Leavens
I like to use a carbide tipped knife to score then snap laminate to size, something like cutting glass only easier. There is a knife designed for this, a carbide tipped hooked knife which makes it easy to draw along a straight edge. At the time I bought mine I also bought a replacement blade. I

Re: [BlindHandyMan] This weeks show's

2007-01-28 Thread Barbara
How often do these shows come on? Barbara [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Don To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2007 9:31 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] This weeks show's Hello Bill, that is because some person screwed up last week, and didn'

Re: [BlindHandyMan] This weeks show's

2007-01-28 Thread David Ferrin
Every Friday night in the U. S. and all day Saturday. David Ferrin - Original Message - From: "Barbara" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2007 11:58 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] This weeks show's How often do these shows come on? Barbara [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Ori

[BlindHandyMan] tool descriptions

2007-01-28 Thread Robert J. Moore
Sorry to ask this but I thought the post on tool descriptions was good enough to print out and hang in the shop. Problem is that I have some how lost it. I checked my deleted folder and can't find it any where. Can some one please repost it. PS I just made a folder for the blind handy man so I can

RE: [BlindHandyMan] tool descriptions

2007-01-28 Thread Robert J. Moore
You can disregard the previous post. I did finally find the article I was looking for. And yes I did put it into a folder for safe keeping. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Robert J. Moore Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2007 3:58 PM

Re: [BlindHandyMan] tool descriptions

2007-01-28 Thread David Ferrin
You can simply go to the archives and check. All messages are listed in the order they were sent so just look down through for the subject line you require. David Ferrin - Original Message - From: "Robert J. Moore" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Blind Handyman" Sent: Thursday, January 25, 20

Re: [BlindHandyMan] b n s batteries

2007-01-28 Thread jim
well i took it in and waited about 2 hours as we did some other arronds and there it was all done. jim At 02:21 PM 1/27/2007, you wrote: >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

Re: [BlindHandyMan] fixing AC adapters and a tip

2007-01-28 Thread spiro
someone asked me, if batteries plus will do a BNS, will they also be familiar with a Braill Note? This person doesn't know the battery #, and can't get the fourth screw loose on the back. Would Batteries Plus even touch it? Anyone with experience? I was told by them that Humanware wanted almost $2

RE: [BlindHandyMan] re: general electric braille typewriter

2007-01-28 Thread William Stephan
Wow, that's fascinating. The only old braillers I've ever used were made by Hall. Does anybody know if the little Banks pocket braillers are still available anywhere? I guess the note-takers we have now have probably made them irrelevant, but they were a neat little machine. -Original Me

Re: [BlindHandyMan] framing nail gun

2007-01-28 Thread R & S Enterprises
Some very good points to think about. Thanks, Ron - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2007 10:56 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] framing nail gun I have only used one large nail gun of that size, the nails we

Re: [BlindHandyMan] re: general electric braille typewriter

2007-01-28 Thread Dale Leavens
I wonder that someone hasn't made a machine like the paper roll types for embossing Dymo type tape and other labeling materials. Sure would be more versatile than the current labeling guns and more convenient than the small one line slates. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: [BlindHandyMan] re: general electric braille typewriter

2007-01-28 Thread William Stephan
Yeah Dale, you'd think they would have something like that. I actually use the little templates that Howe Press sells that fit a Perkins brailler. They're not the best, but they're faster than either a slate or one of those labelers. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] re: general electric braille typewriter

2007-01-28 Thread Dale Leavens
I too have one of those, ridiculous price and not all that convenient either. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: "William Stephan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> T

[BlindHandyMan] Framing Nailer Review.

2007-01-28 Thread Boyce, Ray
Hi Pneumatic Framing Nailer Review The ATFRGK Framing Nailer Firstly, the nailer comes shipped in a black plastic molded case for storage and portability. Inside the case you will find the nail gun (obviously), a small pot of pneumatic tool oil to keep the tool lubricated in use, several

[BlindHandyMan] Changing a power chord

2007-01-28 Thread Keith Christian
Hello, My father gave me an old Fender PA that was used in a church in the 60s. I put it on my shelf and was someday going to check it out.It has 6 lines in with controls above each input for volume base, mid, and treble. I have not looked to see how many watts it is. But I plugged it in an

[BlindHandyMan] grizzly miter gauge

2007-01-28 Thread Lenny McHugh
Weather permitting, I plan to take a trip to Grizzly tools next week. It is about an hour drive. I have a Grizzly table saw, drill press and dust collector. I do like their tools and I just found this on their website. H3316 See larger image Your Price**: $54.95 Description This cast iron, 9 po

Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting synthetic line

2007-01-28 Thread Dale Leavens
Thanks Lenny, I have a length of rope here I think I will practice and see if I can't learn to do this. 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 McHug

Re: [BlindHandyMan] grizzly miter gauge

2007-01-28 Thread Dale Leavens
Sounds decent but it is not the largest obviously. A nice heavy fence though by the sound of it. You might like to remember to check for stops or detents at 45 left and right at least and generally the longer the bar in the table slot the better you will find it's accuracy. Many miter fences h

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Changing a power chord

2007-01-28 Thread Tom Fowle
Hi keith, I don't much believe in splicing power cords with tape, Much better to open her up and replace it the rite way. Usually the cord will be soldered to fuse holders, switches or the like inside, unless they were nice and used push on connectors or wire nuts. If the actual wire looks good

[BlindHandyMan] Re: [embossing dymo etc.

2007-01-28 Thread Tom Fowle
It does take a lot of force to emboss dymo, that's why the high leverage hand writers. We looked into doing it with solenoids and it would have needed a 28 volt solenoid at 3 amps per dot. BANG! tom Net-Tamer V 1.13 Beta - Registered To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradi

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Changing a power chord

2007-01-28 Thread R & S Enterprises
I will second Tom's advice , do any splicing inside the chassis. As an electrician I have spliced many extension cords and such, BUT it is not legal nor wise.. Inside the chassis is like a junction box, quite legal so go for it. Ron - Original Message - From: Keith Christian T

Re: [BlindHandyMan] grizzly miter gauge

2007-01-28 Thread woodworkingfortheblind
On the Fine Woodworking magazine website, finewoodworking.com there is a section on a Tool Guide that has the reviews and comments of individual tool users. Perhaps someone has rated the Grizzly miter gauge. -- Larry Martin Woodworking for the Blind --joining the world of blind wood workers

[BlindHandyMan] lights on/off

2007-01-28 Thread Lenny McHugh
Hi All, Thanks for all of the suggestions. For the basement I used the radio idea. Works great and I have something to listen to when working. Light sensor, I just ordered one from NFB. It is about the size of a 9V battery and costs $20.00. They are sending it Free Matter for the Blind. Should ha

[BlindHandyMan] A Little Bit on Speakers

2007-01-28 Thread Ray Boyce
Hi All What should I listen for when evaluating speakers? When comparing two speakers side-by-side, doing an AB comparison, be extremely careful to match the levels before evaluating. A slight level difference can make one speaker sound better, even though the difference may not be perceived as