RE: [BlindHandyMan] figuring out how steep a slope of a hill is.

2007-04-29 Thread Michael Baldwin
Use a board and hold it straight and level from the top of the hill, then at the end of the board measure straight down to the ground. for every 12 inches in length, a 27 percent grade will drop 3.24 inches. for every 12 inches in length, the drop will be 1.8 inches for a 15 percent grade. I would

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cleaning Paint brushes.

2007-04-29 Thread Brice Mijares
Whenever we buy any kind of paint or finish, I ask what is needed to clean the brushes. Most of the time they say mineral spirits, or warm soapy water. I prefer just using paint thinner. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cleaning Paint brushes.

2007-04-29 Thread Brice Mijares
Max, I believe it will say on the can what's best for clean up. - Original Message - From: "Max Robinson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2007 9:45 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cleaning Paint brushes. > The can of stuff is out the shop so I'll have to get it and see

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Counter Top Renovations

2007-04-29 Thread Brice Mijares
What a strange choice of words for faucet. - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2007 6:55 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Counter Top Renovations >I believe it's what those folks down under call a faucet. I asked him that >

RE: [BlindHandyMan] figuring out how steep a slope of a hill is.

2007-04-29 Thread Donnie Parrett
It would probably be pretty difficult to get a board the whole length of the hill, so I would suggest using a string. Of course, you would want to keep the string as close to level as possible. Contact me at: Donnie Parrett 1956 Asa Flat Road Annville, KY 40402 Home # 606-364-3321 Cell # 606

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Braille Overlays for stoves

2007-04-29 Thread Tony
They provide strips of clear dymo tape that you have to cut apart and have someone place over the buttons. Not what I expected but it gets the job done. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brice Mijares Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2

RE: [BlindHandyMan] figuring out how steep a slope of a hill is.

2007-04-29 Thread Jim Ruby
Thanks I'll give this a try. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Donnie Parrett Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2007 11:17 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] figuring out how steep a slope of a hill is. It would probably be

Re: [BlindHandyMan] figuring out how steep a slope of a hill is.

2007-04-29 Thread r yearns
My idea is very similar to others. Using a board of a known length, put a level on it, with of course one on the ground. Measure the distance to the ground from the end in the air. Make sure the measurement is taken from the side touching the ground and not the top of the board. Divide the m

[BlindHandyMan] Woodworking for the blind.

2007-04-29 Thread Max Robinson
I have signed up for woodworking for the blind and now have my first issue. I have finished reading the January edition of woodworking magazine and it's very good. I was especially interested in a report on the saw stop saw. For those who haven't signed on yet the saw stops in about 2 tents of

[BlindHandyMan] Lawn Moer Question

2007-04-29 Thread Barbara
Where can you get the robotic lawn moor, what is the price and how many inches is the cut? Thanks suggestions appreciated. I really enjoy this list immensely. Everyone take care and stay safe. Barbara [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to th

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Woodworking for the blind.

2007-04-29 Thread woodworkingfortheblind
Wet wood will cause a change in conduction and will be picked by the safety mechanism and lock the blade. For that reason, before using wet wood, the machine sensor has to be turned off. -- Larry Martin Woodworking for the Blind --joining the world of blind wood workers -- Orig

Re: [BlindHandyMan] hitting the ceiling

2007-04-29 Thread Geoff Eden
Turn the house over and use a floor sander. Geoff - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2007 9:06 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] hitting the ceiling We have the same junk on our ceiling. Since our home is 26

[BlindHandyMan] Brewing

2007-04-29 Thread Keith Christian
Hi Kevin, My brewing system has evolved over the years. I started by boiling water and malt extract in the kitchen to brewing outside. I don't see much of the kitchen any more because of boil overs. But I purchased a big gas stove and I am now boiling over out side! Actually, it is not that b