Re: [BlindHandyMan] Opening the pool

2007-05-31 Thread Brice Mijares
Number one rule, bring your own beer! - Original Message - From: Eugene Baroni [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 7:17 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Opening the pool Also it is important that guests must realize that even though you are

Re: [BlindHandyMan] flush trim router bits

2007-05-31 Thread John Schwery
I have one of those flush trim bits, called a laminate trim bit and I use it a lot. I have made a number of boxes to keep things and have learned to make my top and bottom a little over size and use this bit to trim around the frame of a box. earlier, Dale Leavens, wrote: A pattern bit has

Re: [BlindHandyMan] flush trim router bits

2007-05-31 Thread John Schwery
Lenny, you could use a table but with bearing bits, I don't think a table is necessary. I have done it both ways and I would rather hand route with bearing bits. earlier, Lenny McHugh, wrote: Dale, Thanks, that now makes sense. So if I use a router table I could use my flush trim bits to

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Blind Friendly Caulking

2007-05-31 Thread Brice Mijares
Instead of using your finger, try a small piece of wet sponge. The wet sponge slides much easier. Make sure to rinse in water after each swipe of the area. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/

[BlindHandyMan] pool hoses

2007-05-31 Thread Eugene Baroni
Lee, or anyone else with a pool, I would like to know if you use any sealing compounds on the ends of your filter hoses after you tighten all the connections? I have found that putting plumbers putty on the connections makes the filter work better. I would like another compound instead of the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] flush trim router bits

2007-05-31 Thread Dale Leavens
To add to this, usually if you are using a flush bit or a template bit in a router table you would usually also use it in conjunction with a guide pin, one of those pins you rest the work against as you move the work into the cutter to prevent the cutter from tearing the work out of your hands.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] flush trim router bits

2007-05-31 Thread Lenny McHugh
Thanks, I was aware of that. But the reminder is most welcome. Lenny - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 11:36 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] flush trim router bits To add to this, usually if you are

RE: [BlindHandyMan] drilling glass with pipe

2007-05-31 Thread William Stephan
I gotta try this/ on! Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- .From: Lenny McHugh[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 5/30/07 7:38:43 PM .To: Handyman-Blindblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com .Subject: [BlindHandyMan] drilling glass with pipe . .Bill, .I found

RE: USING PIPE Re: [BlindHandyMan] Drilling holes in a mirror

2007-05-31 Thread William Stephan
Thanks Lenny, this could be fun! Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- .From: Lenny McHugh[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 5/30/07 7:10:58 PM .To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com .Subject: USING PIPE Re: [BlindHandyMan]

[BlindHandyMan] Chicken Soup for the Do-it-yourselfer soul

2007-05-31 Thread bill holton
Thought I would pass this along From Chicken Soup We are in immediate need of funny, inspirational and heartfelt stories for our newest upcoming title Chicken Soup for the Do-It-Yourselfer's Soul: Home Improvement Stories from Decorating to Demolition. Owning your own home is

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Chicken Soup for the Do-it-yourselfer soul

2007-05-31 Thread David Patricia Ferrin
Not bad, I like it although I didn't think I would at first. David Ferrin [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: bill holton To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 12:28 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Chicken Soup for the Do-it-yourselfer soul Thought I

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Chicken Soup for the Do-it-yourselfer soul

2007-05-31 Thread Boop
Maybe Dan should send his The pig has landed story. See if they make pig soup out of it. I'd bet there are a lot of stories they would use from this list. Maybe they would make a special blind handyman section if you all sent enough stories. Boop To listen to the show archives go to link

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Chicken Soup for the Do-it-yourselfer soul

2007-05-31 Thread Dan Rossi
I am working on putting some lipstick on the pig story and see if I can't dress it up a bit and send it in. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Chicken Soup for the Do-it-yourselfer soul

2007-05-31 Thread bill holton
Send me a copy when you submit it. I may be able to put it more directly into the proper hands. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dan Rossi Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 3:45 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan]

[BlindHandyMan] Victor Classic Help

2007-05-31 Thread Dale Leavens
Hi, Seems to me there is someone here on the list who works for Visuaide or Humanwear or who ever now sells the Victor line of talking book machines. I sent a message to the address in the packing to see about getting this darn machine serviced but that was last week-end and the message wasn't

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Chicken Soup for the Do-it-yourselfer soul

2007-05-31 Thread Donnie Parrett
Hey Dan, Send us all a copy of the updated version. That was certainly a keeper. Contact me at: Donnie Parrett 1956 Asa Flat Road Annville, KY 40402 Home # 606-364-3321 Cell # 606-438-2557 Church # 606-364-PRAY Skype Name: Donnie1261 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message-

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Blind Friendly Caulking

2007-05-31 Thread Dan H.
I have found putting soap, such as dish soap on your finger, keeps the caulk from sticking and you can do a fair job. My problem is I get in a hurry and squeeze too much out at a ime. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Brice

[BlindHandyMan] easy way to clean your pool

2007-05-31 Thread Eugene Baroni
I have used this method for the last 4 years and it works better than using brushes. I went to the dollar store and went in to the car section and bought a few of those chamois's they use to clean the cars. I purchased the ones that you could slip your hands in to. I use them on the bottom and

RE: [BlindHandyMan] How To Free Up Space in the Kitchen

2007-05-31 Thread robert moore
Where would one start to look for a pre built peninsula. What I mean is some thing like an island but instead of being out in the room it would be a counter top with drawers underneath and would be up against the wall and would stick out into the room. I would like to have one that is about 3

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Victor Classic Help

2007-05-31 Thread Victor Gouveia
Hi Dale, If you don't mind incurring the long distance charges, I can give you the cell phone number of the head sales coordinator for Toronto. Her name is Aimee Todd, and their head office is here in Toronto. Let me know if you want it. Victor To listen to the show archives go to link

[BlindHandyMan] Progress report on the Shop Smith.

2007-05-31 Thread Max Robinson
Today I did some serious cutting with the table saw of the shop smith. I need to build a step for Sue's cottage, as she has decided to call it, another step for the people door, and a ramp up to the garage type door of my shop. I bought the materials and had them delivered and today I started

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Progress report on the Shop Smith.

2007-05-31 Thread Tom Fowle
Max, I'd very seriously consider some means of fastening that step down good and solid to the shop or to the ground. If it even thinks of being at all movable or wobbly, it would be a very serious slip and fall hazzard. you wouldn't want Sue to get her lawyer after you now would you! GRIN

Re: [BlindHandyMan] easy way to clean your pool

2007-05-31 Thread Don
I like that pool cleaning idea. ZI just don't like brushing much. Your idea would work fine in a pool that you could walk across. Don - Original Message - From: Eugene Baroni To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 7:34 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan]