[BlindHandyMan] Designing a Home Security System

2007-09-26 Thread Boyce, Ray
Recently there was some discussion on Designing a Home Security System, her is what I have been able to find. Making your home secure isn't a matter of buying certain product; it's an overall strategy that combines locking the house tightly, eliminating the ways that intruders can conceal themsel

Re: [BlindHandyMan] plumbing delemna part 2 (fwd)

2007-09-26 Thread Dale Leavens
Oh no, I haven't seen a spark plug wrench that deep. I do have one open at both ends you stick a bar through but with the stem that long there is no way to run the bar through. You might remove the bar and grab it with large Vice Grips I suppose. That does not mean they don't make one that long

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Dale at convention

2007-09-26 Thread Dale Leavens
Hi Cliff, Yes, maybe, yes, no. The place will be filled with nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, the odd Physio assistant, Speech Language Pathologists, maybe a couple of kinesiologists and a few doctors. Not likely one Texan of any sort, possibly the occasional Cree (aboriginal

[BlindHandyMan] plumbing delema part 2

2007-09-26 Thread spiro
whoohoo! Even if they have a hex cut out, or i can grab them with big vice grips that would be fine. I don't know if this "cross rod" will go through with the stem itself going through, but this is the ticket! Thank you. On Tue, 25 Sep 2007, Art Rizzino wrote: > Spero, I hope it is not to late

RE: [BlindHandyMan] changing sparkplugs

2007-09-26 Thread Cy Selfridge
It seems to me that Chevrolet probably owns the award for the Idiot's Award for some of their design. Some Corvettes had to have a hold drilled in the frame in order to reach one or more plugs and in the early 70s Chevy had another car whose name started with a C which had the very same problem. GM

Re: [BlindHandyMan] plumbing delemna part 2 (fwd)

2007-09-26 Thread spiro
will the spark plug wrench allow for the faucet stem which sticks out about 4 inches? I was pricing deep sockets at McMaster, but i didn't know if they were open at the far end. Thanks On Tue, 25 Sep 2007, Dale Leavens wrote: > They do make deep sockets it is true and a spark plug wrench is usu

[BlindHandyMan] HOW TO FIX 10 WOODWORKING MISTAKES (you wish you hadn't made)

2007-09-26 Thread Boyce, Ray
Every woodworker makes a mistake sooner or later, but the good ones know how to fix them. That's what really matters. And that's what you'll get here: real-world tips for fixing your real-world woodworking problems. 1. Removing Router Burn Hard, light-coloured woods such as oak and maple are great

[BlindHandyMan] Dale at convention

2007-09-26 Thread clifford
Dear Dale: Is this meeting being conducted in a hotel? Have the other guests been warned of your arrival? Does the hotel offer a hot-tub for its guests? Do you know whether or not there are any Texas ladies attending, to shoot out the lights? All of these questions just came pouri

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Plumber's Tool Kit

2007-09-26 Thread David Ferrin
Just once I'd like to see a plumbing job go as easy as they do on TV. Never the less I am happy to report the new faucet is installed and no leaks at this time. Also I changed a ballast in my kitchen last night. So we once again have light when we eat. David Ferrin [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Origi

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Re: Prodegy Autocode Glucometer [was] New Tool Review

2007-09-26 Thread Dale Leavens
for a setup that'd hook directly to such a synthesizer. cause you can buy one right now. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] __ NOD32 2551 (20070926) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Plumber's Tool Kit

2007-09-26 Thread Art Rizzino
Yes the bread trick does work. Art - Original Message - From: Ron Yearns To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 6:56 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Plumber's Tool Kit All this plumbing talk and tips reminds me of one. I was attempting to sold

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Re: Prodegy Autocode Glucometer [was] New Tool Review

2007-09-26 Thread clifford
now. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] __ NOD32 2551 (20070926) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been remove

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Re: Prodegy Autocode Glucometer [was] New Tool Review

2007-09-26 Thread Boyce, Ray
irable Will keep you all posted as things move along. Tom P.S. don't have a BNS or similar, buy a doubletalk LT I'd push for a setup that'd hook directly to such a synthesizer. cause you can buy one right now. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] __ NO

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Plumber's Tool Kit

2007-09-26 Thread Ron Yearns
All this plumbing talk and tips reminds me of one. I was attempting to solder a valve into a horizontal line under a house. There seemed to be just enough seepage past the water meter shut off the water dripped and therefore no solder would stick. Note this is before I found out compression v

[BlindHandyMan] Re: Prodegy Autocode Glucometer [was] New Tool Review

2007-09-26 Thread Dale Leavens
s, so much overhead isn't desirable Will keep you all posted as things move along. Tom P.S. don't have a BNS or similar, buy a doubletalk LT I'd push for a setup that'd hook directly to such a synthesizer. cause you can buy one right now. [Non-text portions of t

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Plumber's Tool Kit

2007-09-26 Thread Boyce, Ray
Hi Dave We have to keep you busy doing all them Handy Man Repairs around your home, using some of the knowledge this group promotes. Good to see you getting into it. Regards Ray From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David F

[BlindHandyMan] Installing Vinyl Tiles

2007-09-26 Thread Boyce, Ray
Installing vinyl tiles is an inexpensive way to improve a worn floor To figure out how many tiles you will need to complete your flooring project, measure the length and width of the room and then multiply them to find the area of the room. If necessary, divide irregularly shaped rooms into smalle

[BlindHandyMan] Screen Door Repair

2007-09-26 Thread Boyce, Ray
What do dogs, running children and sharp-edged serving trays have in common? They can all poke holes through patio screen doors. Luckily, you can repair the damage yourself in less than an hour. An added bonus is that the steps shown here also apply to windows. The first thing you need to

[BlindHandyMan] Install a solar-powered roof vent

2007-09-26 Thread Boyce, Ray
Install a solar-powered roof vent A well-ventilated attic has lots of benefits-the most significant being a reduction in heat retention that causes roof ice dams to form in winter and makes your entire house hotter in the summer. Proper attic ventilation reduces moisture buildup and the result

Re: [BlindHandyMan] a locator anyone?

2007-09-26 Thread Dan Rossi
Jewel asked: > Does anyone know of a portable locating device that will send out a > loudish sound every few seconds? Jewel, Do you mean you want it to shout, "Hey babe, nice cans!" Oh wait, you said loudish, not loutish. I just checked on www.independentliving.com They have a section just f

Re: [BlindHandyMan] a locator anyone?

2007-09-26 Thread Lee A. Stone
Jewel, someplace here I have such a device but Not sure if it would be weather proof. should you want to set this up for outside. I used to use it when my oldest son was outside playing and I hooked that thingee to his jacket or shirt. Lee -- Logic is a systematic method of coming to the wr

Re: [BlindHandyMan] choosing a alarm system for your home

2007-09-26 Thread Lee A. Stone
Dan, from your story about Beth's alarm system I'd say that is a very good one. I had thought of that. say if one of my " kids" were on the phone and did not hang up. someday we will all be rich and each of us will have something like R2D2 as a robotic alarm on duty. Lee -- Logic is a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] choosing a alarm system for your home

2007-09-26 Thread Lee A. Stone
Jennifer, someone probably answered the question about bilco doors. those are my metal outside cellar doors which lock from inside by a very simple bolt type thing . I agree with you Jennifer if you are paying for whatever you want in an alarm why would the installer question you or an

Re: [BlindHandyMan] blind land speed record

2007-09-26 Thread Lee A. Stone
Sorry Robert. I should have typed a " 1000 foot roll" and not 1000 rule". that roll is labeled as " emergency equipment". sort of like the grab bars in some cars and trucks and vans today. the Oh . bar. Lee -- Logic is a systematic method of coming to the wrong conclusion with con

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Plumber's Tool Kit

2007-09-26 Thread David Ferrin
Sure why didn't you send this yesterday before I went to the hardware store and forgot to pick up a basin wrench when I bought a new bathroom faucet. I guess I figured that the model I was changing went on with thumb screws so it should be no problem to change, oh so very wrong. The threads unde

Re: [BlindHandyMan] New Tool Review

2007-09-26 Thread cliffwilson
such a synthesizer. cause you can buy one right now. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] __ NOD32 2551 (20070926) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]