Lee,
Much as I like Carlyn's humor he has never had a complete
temper melt down upon realizing that he just sold, tossed or
gave away the very part he needs to complete a project at
2:AM.
My lower back is on the schedule and get worked twice a
week.
Now for the fun one...
I have an idea for a lu
Any idea where you might have purchased your talking tape
from?
-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of NLG
Sent: Monday, July 30, 2007 9:25 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Loft
I am on my second talk
HI GUYS, At one time I was looking at web sites for the blind type stuff some
thing to do one raining day. Well some where I seen a talking tape that used AA
batteries instead of the 9 volt type but like ever thing else I don't remember
which one it was... But if you find it maybe it would not
This site has the talking tape measure that uses the a battery.
When/if I replace mine I will go this route as opposed to the 9 volt.
http://www.lssproducts.com/product/4120/talking-tape-measure
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HI GUYS, Well I just ordered one of the talking tape that uses the A type
battery. Will let you all know how it works when I get it..
ROB from Minnesota
- Original Message -
From: Lenny McHugh
To: Handyman-Blind
Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 9:20 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan]
Sounds like me alright! Cutting too short and using caulking to cover the gap.
Your idea sounds right. I'll try it when I get home.
Regards
Guy
Dan Rossi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Guy,
Just use a regular tape measure with a good solid lock on the tape. Then
fit the tape to th
You guys must have been watching me work. (LOL)
I do have a major complaint about most tape measures, a very sorry lock. You
*really* have to be careful when you move the tape measure or it will slip
just enough to make your cut look like a novice made the measurement. (LOL)
Cy, the Ancient Okie...
Man, I wish you folks would not send these links because I always find
something I just can not live without! (ROFL)
Seriously, this tape measure sounds slick as snot. The ability to have the
case included in the measurement is the berries! Anytime I measure the
distance between two things (like wa
Did you notice they sell the Note teller as well? Seems like a good price for
the thing.
I'm going to have to add a couple items from there to my wish list as well.
- Original Message -
From: Cy Selfridge
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 9:07 AM
I went to the hardware store and stood at the tape measure rack for about
30 minutes testing each of the several dozen different tape measures for a
solid lock. Don't ask me which brand or anything, I just tested them all
and picked the one that felt like it held the tightest. A good solid loc
Hi guys,
Well here is a couple more pre-build questions.
How do I go about leveling a 24 foot run of ledger board?
What do I substitute for a snapped chock line to locate
centers under the plywood?
What is the most accurate way to make certain that my
support poles are perfectly
Honest to God, I'm going to have to stop reading this list. You guys cost
me money.
I just ordered this talking tape measure... After all is said and done...
140 bucks!
Adaptation sure costs.
As long as I have your attention, does anyone know where I can get those
5-gallon bucket canvas pocke
One of the first things I noticed about this list, I want things others talk
about, so I have my wish list sitting close by and then I try and find ways to
justify the need for such animals. Then along comes a person and sends links
to places that people like me shouldn't visit and I have more
Larry,
Great questions. If you figure anything out, let me know. *GRIN*
For leveling a 24 foot long ledger, I don't know of any way to do that
super accurately and accessible. You could use a four foot audible level
and just keep moving it around, probably not the most accurate or easiest
w
Remember one thing, don't make it square, make it fit the house.
I think the same thing might apply to your ledger board. (LOL)
A 24 foot board might present some logistical challenges. One trick I might
try is to place something on the wall at the point you want the bottom of
the ledger to be. Pla
I am going to reread this post after a couple of beers. I
know it won't be nearly as scary then...
-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dan
Rossi
Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 11:46 AM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [B
No wife...
The lady I am dating knows less about this here Bob Vila
stuff then I do.
You guys do have me thinking about a strait edge type device
that would locate on the end of the plywood as well as the
parting line from which you might be able to take a
center-to-center measurement.
If this is a
Ok-Ok you guys...
Didn't you know there is a $5.00 fine for whining? One of
these days we will have a cold beer and I will tell you
about all of the Snap-on tool dealers who's children have
benefited from my contributions to their college funds.
Remember the one who dies with the most tools wins.
Mike,
My friend, you are truly one of my Soul mates. (LOL)
As for visiting a tool place such as Harbor Freight or the like, I rarely
come out with what I went in for.
We have an awful store here in Oklahoma, Big Lots. It is the typical end
lots and close out item store but they sure do have some gr
Maybe instead of drinking those beers, you should lay them on the board you
want level and see if they roll away from you or to you, smile! If they roll
to you, them tip one back and change the board, then if the next one rolls to
you, drink it and find a new solution. Oh and by the way, that'
Well now Cy, when my wife and I got married a couple years back, I think we
competed to see who could spend the most at Lowes and Ace hardware. We would
go looking for a tool or a bush and walk out with van or truck loads of things.
I always wanted a tractor, got me a lawn tractor and since I
I bought mine from Cobolt Systems in the UK but I also see it on ILA's web site.
ILA's web site is:
http://www.independentliving.com
Information for Colbolt Systems is:
Cobolt Systems Ltd
The Old Mill House,
Mill Road, Reedham,
Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3TL,
England
Telephone : U.K. 01493-700172
Now, why did you have to tell me that? (LOL)
Now I will have to take a closer look
Cy, the ancient okie...
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Mike Rusk
Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 3:18 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Bulk]
Mike,
I don't think we have any OTASCO stores here anymore. (sad face)
They sure ruined my fun when they started packaging everything in those
blamed plastic coffins. (large frownie face)
That is why I really like Harbor Freight. Everything is just bare and you
can look to your heart's content.
I h
Now, here is a very good real life solution to the problem. If you have
considerable difficulty in leveling the board you will have consumed enough
libation so that you really won't care how level the board is. (ROFL)
Cy, the Ancient Okie...
_
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto
HI Dan
Yes but the most important thing you can do is when you lock the tape to
put your fingers over the tape as it enters the tape measure so when you
move it to the part to be cut it does not move in our out therefore making
your cut off piece to short.
Ray
Do not rely on just the locking
've got it made my wife likes to look around in hardware and tool stores at
least as much as I do!
Gloat gloat!
Tom
What Paint is Made From
Paint is a mixture of four basic ingredients:
Pigments
;
Resins
;
Solvents
;
Additives
Cheap paints have a higher percentage of solvents per volume, say a gallon.
As a result there is less pigment and resins in the gallon of cheap paint
than
high quality paint which can
Typically, the more teeth a saw blade has, the smoother the cut. It really
doesn't matter whether this is the number of teeth overall on a saw blade
for
your table saw, miter saw or circular saw, or the number of teeth per inch
on jigsaw, scroll saw or band saw blades. Saw blades with more teeth
Well, some folks can't resist gloating!
My wife likes crafting, so all I have to do is point out how a new gadget will
help her as much as me. She wanted to get in to quilting so I bought her one
of those quilting machine units. So far after a couple years, it makes a good
sorting table for th
Don't know about how many teeth, but I do know it helps that them thar teeth
are sharp! ouch!
- Original Message -
From: Ray Boyce
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 1:19 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] How Many Teeth Per Inch Should My Saw Blade Have
Sensitive Switches
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Micro Light Switch
A small, extremely pressure sensitive switch.
Our Price: $61.00
Tip Switch
A mercury switch that is activated by tilting 5 degrees from horizontal
position. Great for mounting on a hand or head band - requires a very
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of motio
If you guys want the total tool junky experience climb
aboard one of the tool trucks that supply the automotive or
construction industries.
* No plastic packaging,
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*Very helpful owner/driver
*Lots of fellow tool junkies to commiserate with
Guaranteed to have you sleeping outside
Hi Guy,
The correct way to install moldings is to cope the mating end to the already
installed board. This becomes more necessary where you have a complicated
profile.
So, you first decide which direction will be least visible and install the
first piece of molding right across from one end to
Volts times Amps isn't necessarily watts in AC circuits. It has to do with
the phase relationship of the voltage and current. If they are exactly in
phase then volts times amps is watts. But if they are out of phase the
watts are less than volts times amps. How much less depends on how far t
Well, I'm off to see how it works out. I'll try with a small piece first.
The only times I for see a problem is on the longer runs. What is the best
way to paint when you cannot see?
-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Ray Boyce
Se
Ah, but let me tell you that the little metal tab that presses
against that battery isn't very secure. Mine has fallen off and I've
yet to find a good means for reattaching it. Otherwise it was/is a
pretty good unit.
Scott
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On Jul 31, 2007, at 10:20 AM, Lenny McHugh wrot
I ordered the shop building without windows for security purposes and also
to cut down on heat transfer. Today, Sue and I cut a hole in the wall and
installed a window air conditioner. After cutting the hole I screwed a 2 by
4 to the studs to simulate the window sill. Then I cut another 2 by
Oh boy Larry, that Toyota car does sound tempting no matter themiles.
However I think of the expense of a engine and transmission. then I
think of the bills still coming in from my June 9th. yeah we had a blast
but this years cost I am crossing my fingers an insurance company will
pay for.s
cy, Cy, Cy, just hold onto that credit card. I am trying to find a link
to an ice cream place which will direct ship. every blind handyman
should, just as should the blind handywmen have access to fresh made
carrot cake and ice cream after a hard days work. even when building a
loft which shou
Hi Max
You are becoming a renovation specialist, it gives you much pleasure
when you try to achieve a project and after much sweat and some errors
it comes out well.
As well as this you pick up some tools along the way.
Well done.
Regards
Ray
From: bl
Larry,
Once upon a time Sears sold a gizmo which they called a saw guide. It was a
kit composed of two aluminum I beam looking bars each 4 or so feet long
with another piece to join them together. This gizmo also included 2 C type
clams which attached to the bar so you could clamp it to an 8 foot
Hey, let me offer a suggestion.
That Toyota is just about the right size and weight to convert to a solar
vehicle.
Now, don't laugh. One of the teachers at my local high school is converting
an old Vega to a solar automobile. The cost of solar panels has radically
dropped over the past few years. I
For filling the gaps around the air-conditioner you might want to consider
that insulating foam in a can. Get the low expansion variety. It works
really well.
Cy, the Ancient oKie...
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Boyce, Ray
Sent: Tuesday, Ju
Okay Max, when you make that trip back this way to dig my trench and lay my
electrical, you can add an air conditioner to my shed. Maybe by then I can
have the plans laid out for running water to it as well. hmmm!
Good job and the nice thing is when you were done, you could cool off, it does
wo
A few weeks ago I commented that I planned to get a full face shield. Well,
I got one. Just because we are blind doesn't mean we should neglect to
protect our eyes. Eye injuries are quite painful, can land you in the
hospital, and cost you bunches of money. Some of us do have a small amount
It does run. I plugged it in as soon as I got it out of the box and it
worked. After it was in place the cord wouldn't reach to the one plug I
have activated so far. I tried it briefly with a heavy duty extension cord
and it worked fine and ran rather quietly. I didn't run it long because th
Very good points you have posted here. I need to look in to one of these my
self. I have the small goggles, they are better than nothing. But this full
face sheld sounds like the real deal.regards Don
- Original Message -
From: Max Robinson
To: Blind Handyman
Sent: Tu
Max, somehow I missed your original post. I have used a full face shield for
about 10 years and would not be without one. A year or so ago I was using my
sliding miter saw and I heard a crack the part I was cutting off was kicked
back and hit the shield. Just wonder where it would have landed, m
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