RE: [BlindHandyMan] Generator Grounding Follow-UP

2007-12-16 Thread David W Wood
Here in the U.K. grounding rods are usually only 4 feet! Did you buy a clamp for the top to which you connect the 10 gauge copper wire?! David -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Edward Przybylek Sent: 17 December 2007 03:14 To: B

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Wayfinder demostrationFW: Accessible Devices Way Finder GPS Demonstration Sunday

2007-12-16 Thread David W Wood
55?! That is HOT - we had max 2C - no work in the shop ! David -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Larry Stansifer Sent: 17 December 2007 03:14 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Wayfinder demostrationF

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Generator Grounding Follow-UP

2007-12-16 Thread Max Robinson
Most of the grounding rods I have seen are copper plated steel. If you hit a small rock it will break it or push it out of the way or make a curve around it. A bolder will bring you to a dead stop. When that happens, cut it off just above the ground, sharpen the remaining piece, and drive it

Re: [BlindHandyMan] guide robots

2007-12-16 Thread Max Robinson
Tom asked. How would these things get up stairs? The same way the Dalix do. Not sure of the spelling. Think Doctor who. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: http://www.m

Re: [BlindHandyMan] new member

2007-12-16 Thread Max Robinson
Hi Matt. I'm Max, I live in Bowling Green Kentucky, am 67 going on 68 years young and am retired from Western Kentucky University where I taught physics and electrical engineering for 33 years. My primary interest is woodworking and general household handyman stuff. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] table saw safety accessories

2007-12-16 Thread Max Robinson
You can make a sliding table out of some plywood and 2 by 4s. Or, you can buy one if you would rather. They ride in the miter slots and have to be waxed so they will slide easily. I'm going to make a couple, one big and another even bigger as soon as I get around to it. Regards. Max. K 4 O

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Generator Grounding Follow-UP

2007-12-16 Thread robert moore
Oh ya if you use this method don't forget to fill in the whole once you place the rod down in the ground. Grin. Sorry couldn't help but to point out the obvious. Have funn. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of robert moore Sent: Sunday,

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Generator Grounding Follow-UP

2007-12-16 Thread robert moore
Ed First of all are you in a part of the country where the ground is not frozen? If so one thought that I would have is to get a post hole digger. This might not be a task for the week at heart and you will not be able to dig 8 feet down but it will give you a start. Just in case you don't know, an

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Generator Grounding Follow-UP

2007-12-16 Thread Lenny McHugh
Well the grounding rod does not have to be one eight foot solid piece. You need eight feet total so two four foot sections are ok. - Original Message - From: "Edward Przybylek" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "BlindHandyMan" Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 10:13 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Gener

RE: [BlindHandyMan] new member

2007-12-16 Thread Little Freak
Quincy, Florida. This is about 40 miles from the state capital Tallahassee, Florida. thanks, Little Freak([EMAIL PROTECTED]) -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dale Leavens Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 8:01 PM To: blindhandyma

RE: [BlindHandyMan] new member

2007-12-16 Thread Little Freak
I use them now for self protection only used to do hunting with them. Some of them I use to shoot just for the fun of it. I still do that with most of them. I do have a conceal weapon permit. and I do Carrie one, most of the time but especial around the holidays. thanks, Little Freak([EMAIL PROT

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Foam Insulation sheets

2007-12-16 Thread Shane Hecker
This is more of a curiosity question, but why would you want to insolate a garage door? I could see the benefits if you intend to spend long periods of time in it and it is 0 degrees. Or if you were converting it into a room, that would be another good reason. But then if you are going to go tha

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Generator Grounding Follow-UP

2007-12-16 Thread Dale Leavens
Hi, You might try washing a hole with a hose at least some of the way down. Feed the hose down and run the rod along with it. Copper is pretty soft, you'll mushroom that in an instant. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nan

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Wayfinder demostrationFW: Accessible Devices Way Finder GPS Demonstration Sunday

2007-12-16 Thread Larry Stansifer
We had a high of 55 to-day and I was bitching about being chilly. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 7:06 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Wayfinder demos

[BlindHandyMan] Generator Grounding Follow-UP

2007-12-16 Thread Edward Przybylek
Hi all, After all your replies, I decided to ground my new generator. Better safe then sorry. When the manual said that not grounding the generator could pose the threat of electricution, it made me decide it was the best course of action. I went to Home Depot to purchase the necessary supplie

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Snow Blowers?

2007-12-16 Thread Larry Stansifer
You really trust Linda not to snow blow the entire neighborhood? *evil grin* -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of cheetah Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 3:28 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Snow Blo

Re: [BlindHandyMan] aHey, I want sympathy too

2007-12-16 Thread Bob Kennedy
That must be rough./ It did rain in North Carolina today but it was only 50 at most. We'd have had a bunch of snow considering the amount of rain. But let's not rub it in too bad for those that only have 2 seasons. Winter and just before winter... - Original Message - From: tune

Re: [BlindHandyMan] table saw safety accessories

2007-12-16 Thread Bob Kennedy
Standard depth is 27 from there it depends on wings and all. I'm not near mine right now but it's over 44 wide. - Original Message - From: Matt To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 9:46 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] table saw safety accessories

[BlindHandyMan] aHey, I want sympathy too

2007-12-16 Thread tunecollector
Here, in San Clemente, it only got to 63 during the day and at night it plunge all the way down to 45 degrees. B! I had to take off my sandals and put on socks. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Re: [BlindHandyMan] table saw safety accessories

2007-12-16 Thread Matt
I really don't remember what kind my second one is. I am thinking deewalt, hah, bad spelling. But, anyway, it has the folding x like legs on it? I almost bought one with 2 wheels, and a pick up and move like a dolly type set up and man I still wish I had done that. I still remember my brother sell

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Wayfinder demostrationFW: Accessible Devices Way Finder GPS Demonstration Sunday

2007-12-16 Thread Bob Kennedy
Alright then everyone from Virginia south help David out and feel bad about the weather. We're in a drought here. I still don't want snow even in a drought though... It always makes people up North feel better when we get it too. - Original Message - From: David Ferrin To: bl

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Wayfinder demostrationFW: Accessible Devices Way Finder GPS Demonstration Sunday

2007-12-16 Thread David Ferrin
Johnstown, and yes if anybody feels bad for us northern guys that's fine. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: RJ To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 9:12 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Wayfinder demostrationFW: Accessible Devices Way

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Wayfinder demostrationFW: Accessible Devices Way Finder GPS Demonstration Sunday

2007-12-16 Thread RJ
Dave, What part of Pa. For today in Northwest Pa. we are getting blasted. RJ - Original Message - From: David Ferrin To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 20:58 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Wayfinder demostrationFW: Accessible Devices Way Finder

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Wayfinder demostrationFW: Accessible Devices Way Finder GPS Demonstration Sunday

2007-12-16 Thread Bob Kennedy
Does it help if I feel bad for you? - Original Message - From: David Ferrin To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 8:58 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Wayfinder demostrationFW: Accessible Devices Way Finder GPS Demonstration Sunday Pennsylvani

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Wayfinder demostrationFW: Accessible Devices Way Finder GPS Demonstration Sunday

2007-12-16 Thread David Ferrin
Pennsylvania, and believe me if it were possible I'd send you the truck load I dug out of my driveway this afternoon. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 8:42 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHan

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Wayfinder demostrationFW: Accessible Devices Way Finder GPS Demonstration Sunday

2007-12-16 Thread Bob Kennedy
If you'd send it out as a post I'd appreciate it. Which part of the country are you in? I'm guessing you're talking about snow and ice. - Original Message - From: David Ferrin To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 6:24 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHa

Re: [BlindHandyMan] new member

2007-12-16 Thread Bob Kennedy
Don't worry if we call you Mat you won't be confused with a name like you use... What do you do with guns. I know the resistance first hand that a blind guy with a gun causes. - Original Message - From: "Little Freak" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 7:31 PM Subj

Re: [BlindHandyMan] table saw safety accessories

2007-12-16 Thread Bob Kennedy
They also have a showroom in MO somewhere. I live in North Carolina. I emailed them about putting hands on their products and they sent one back that said they will send me names of 3 people in my area that are customers. It's up to me to contact them and find out if they are willing to show

Re: [BlindHandyMan] new member

2007-12-16 Thread Dale Leavens
Mat, Where are you from? Just curious. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: "Little Freak" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 7:31 P

RE: [BlindHandyMan] new member

2007-12-16 Thread Little Freak
just being able to do most everything they can just as good or better, but with out sight. Especially using power tools and doing target practice with my guns. I also pretty good with a knife as well as cooking that really get them that I'm able to cook. thanks, Little Freak([EMAIL PROTECTED])

RE: [BlindHandyMan] new member

2007-12-16 Thread Little Freak
Hi, you all can call me Matthew if you want if their is another Matt on the list. or you can call me peewee if you desire. or little Matt or just call me Presnell. I say peewee or Little Matt because I'm not a real big man. I stand about 5 feet tall and weight in at 140 Lbs. So that is where the l

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Wayfinder demostrationFW: Accessible Devices Way Finder GPS Demonstration Sunday

2007-12-16 Thread Dale Leavens
Would sure like that. I think I'll go ahead an buy one anyway but ... Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: David Ferrin To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups

Re: [BlindHandyMan] tips, tricks, and knowledge

2007-12-16 Thread John Schwery
My guard is the curved nose type. I like the splitter on it because I think it helps keep the board straight. earlier, Dale Leavens, wrote: >There used to be two designs of blade guard, there may still be, I >don't know, I haven't been looking for a long time. One sort, the >earlier type had

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Wayfinder demostrationFW: Accessible Devices Way Finder GPS Demonstration Sunday

2007-12-16 Thread David Ferrin
Yes it was recorded, I believe it will be posted in a couple of days. Remind me to get you the link if you want me to that is. I missed it myself as we were outside digging out of natures most recent disaster. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens To:

RE: [Bulk] Re: [BlindHandyMan] Wayfinder demostrationFW: Accessible Devices Way Finder GPS Demonstration Sunday

2007-12-16 Thread tunecollector
I would like to see the same as well. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dale Leavens Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 3:16 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Bulk] Re: [BlindHandyMan] Wayfinder demostra

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Wayfinder demostrationFW: Accessible Devices Way Finder GPS Demonstration Sunday

2007-12-16 Thread Dale Leavens
Just wondering if anyone recorded this programme and could make it available? Thanks. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: David Ferrin To: blindhan

Re: [BlindHandyMan] table saw safety accessories

2007-12-16 Thread Lenny McHugh
Bob, I have the Grizzly G1022SM I believe that the SM represents standard model. I am not sure where you live but Grizzly has two showrooms in the U.S. One in the west and the other here in Pa. about 1 - 1/2 hour drive. The showroom is unbelievable. I think over 10,000 items on display. I have t

Re: [BlindHandyMan] roller stands blade guard

2007-12-16 Thread Dale Leavens
Norm Abrams built one on one of his programmers a couple of years ago I thought would be pretty good, like yours with a solid cast base his has a pretty broad base, a box within a box with a threaded rod and wrench arrangement to raise and lower it. He made several fairly wide rollers on the top

Re: [BlindHandyMan] new member

2007-12-16 Thread David Ferrin
I must admit when this user name came across my desk as a new member of the list it did cause me to take a second look, never the less welcome Matthew. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: "Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 5:21 PM Subjec

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Snow Blowers?

2007-12-16 Thread cheetah
hi the best way i have found to do is is to have linda sit in the warm blazer using a frs radio telling me wich way to go. i put the radio in an outer pocket and run an ear phone under my coat and up out the collar under the hat. i do about 40 feet up and back about 5 times then she pulls forwar

Re: [BlindHandyMan] new member

2007-12-16 Thread Don
- Original Message - From: "RJ" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 1:39 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] new member > Welcome to the list. > RJ > - Original Message - > From: "Little Freak" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 13:41

RE: [BlindHandyMan] new member

2007-12-16 Thread Larry Stansifer
Mathew... welcome my man... What is your favorite thing to do that freeks out the sighted bozos we are surrounded with Larry? -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 2:18 PM To: blindhandyma

Re: [BlindHandyMan] new member

2007-12-16 Thread Bob Kennedy
I just know if I called him little freak someone that didn't see his email would get all over me because of what I called him. Doesn't matter if he said to or not... - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 4:17

Re: [BlindHandyMan] new member

2007-12-16 Thread Lenny McHugh
Hey you or Mat. Welcome to the list. I tend to agree with Bob. I would rather call you "hey you" than your user id. Lenny - Original Message - From: "Bob Kennedy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 4:03 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] new member There's at least 1

Re: [BlindHandyMan] table saw safety accessories

2007-12-16 Thread Lenny McHugh
Well the one that I have has been discontinued. It was about $350 several years ago. I don't remember the model number but it was the entry level unit. I am very impressed with it. Not too long ago I wanted to upgrade the miter gauge but did not have to. A friend looked at mine and it was off a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] new member

2007-12-16 Thread Bob Kennedy
There's at least 1 other Mat on here but I think I'd rather use that name. - Original Message - From: "Little Freak" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 3:40 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] new member > Matt or Littlefreak will work what ever you are more comfortable

RE: [BlindHandyMan] engine builders

2007-12-16 Thread Larry Stansifer
If you are building it on the cheep and keep your compression less than 10 to 1 the cast crank will get you by. Secondly Ask the hot rodders who they use don't ask the machine shops who spends money with them. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: [BlindHandyMan] table saw safety accessories

2007-12-16 Thread Little Freak
you might want to look at getting a vertical table saw. thanks, Little Freak([EMAIL PROTECTED]) -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of GLENN PERMAR Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 3:01 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject:

RE: [BlindHandyMan] new member

2007-12-16 Thread Little Freak
Matt or Littlefreak will work what ever you are more comfortable with. or if their is more than one matt on the list. and you want to call me matt just use Matthew instead. what make you all more comfortable. thanks, Little Freak([EMAIL PROTECTED]) -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@

Re: [BlindHandyMan] table saw safety accessories

2007-12-16 Thread Bob Kennedy
Which one did you get? I was looking at 2 Grizzly saws but there wasn't anyone in my area they could recommend to let me look at the saw. - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 3:18 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHan

Re: [BlindHandyMan] table saw safety accessories

2007-12-16 Thread Bob Kennedy
Hey Glen my old beep ball team mate... I just bought the Craftsman 22124 model. They have one on display at Sears in Southpoint. It is what they are calling a hybrid saw which makes it more like a cabinet saw. It is made by a company called Orion which is a bunch of people that got together

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Snow Blowers?

2007-12-16 Thread Bob Kennedy
Back in the days when I had to clear snow I had big driveways too. And I haven't had light perception for longer than I can remember. What I did to start with was drag the blower close to the road end of the driveway. I would go back and forth across the end until I cleared out a section 6 to

Re: [BlindHandyMan] new member

2007-12-16 Thread bruce
welcome from Bruce in new jersey incased in ice. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.17.4/1187 - Release Date: 12/16/2007 11:36 AM To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ft

Re: [BlindHandyMan] table saw safety accessories

2007-12-16 Thread Lenny McHugh
Hi Glenn, I have a Grizzly and really like it especially since I upgraded the belt. I installed the power twist link belt and the saw now has no vibration. Hard to believe that a belt can make the difference. With this new belt a nickel will stand on end while the saw is running and my cuts seem

Re: [BlindHandyMan] new member

2007-12-16 Thread Bob Kennedy
Welcome to the list. You'll find there are people that hang out and never say anything. And people like me that probably say too much. But that's what makes up a list. Now how do you like being addressed. I'd feel a bit funny calling you a little freak... - Original Message - From:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] table saw safety accessories

2007-12-16 Thread GLENN PERMAR
Hi guys, I have always kept the guard on my table saw mainly because of the anti-kickback pieces on either side. About the only problems I have had with the guards is if it gets off center of the blade and then whatever you are cutting hits the support piece of the guard instead of the cut slot

Re: [BlindHandyMan] engine builders

2007-12-16 Thread Bob Kennedy
If they are serious I would tell them to pick up an after market crank instead of messing with the stock cast model. And you might want to check into who is good at balancing an engine in your part of the world. The people that do a real good job at balancing are few and far between. Only

[BlindHandyMan] roller stands blade guard

2007-12-16 Thread Lenny McHugh
Hello, I have two roller stands and only like one of them. The first one that I purchased the support legs fold for easy storage. I think that it is a little too flimsy. the other has a cast pedestal base and I really like this one but it is a little harder to store when not in use. When I purch

Re: [BlindHandyMan] new member

2007-12-16 Thread RJ
Welcome to the list. RJ - Original Message - From: "Little Freak" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 13:41 Subject: [BlindHandyMan] new member >I have been joining in on conversation here for a few hours now. I have > totally forgot my manners and have not introduce

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Snow Blowers?

2007-12-16 Thread RJ
Good luck! I haven't figured a way to blow the snow yet. I am able to use the blower only after my wife builds up the snow along side of the drive. Than they tell me the driveway looks like a drunken barber did the job. RJ - Original Message - From: Andrew J. LaPointe To: Blindhan

RE: [BlindHandyMan] guide robots

2007-12-16 Thread tunecollector
I wanted to know something more basic than that. How would these things get up stairs? -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Fowle Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2007 10:26 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHa

[BlindHandyMan] Snow Blowers?

2007-12-16 Thread Andrew J. LaPointe
Hi, I have a snowblower but, I need to ask you on some techniques on how to use it. I am blind with no light perception. I have a somewhat large driveway and would like to get some ideas on how to clear what is in front of me. I guess, I just need some ideas..

[BlindHandyMan] new member

2007-12-16 Thread Little Freak
I have been joining in on conversation here for a few hours now. I have totally forgot my manners and have not introduce my self. So here it is. My real name is Matt Presnell and I'm new to the list. I use the handle Littlefreak and that email address till I feel comfortable using my real name, I h

RE: [BlindHandyMan] engine builders

2007-12-16 Thread Larry Stansifer
I am using a program called "desktop dyno" on my laptop If you don't mind dinking around with it is basically Jaws friendly. It makes a fair reference but I sure as hell wouldn't trust it. I used it to develop my El Camino small block stroker motor and it under-shot my THP number by 60 horses and

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Table Saw Basics

2007-12-16 Thread Dale Leavens
This is a pretty good article. The one issue is blade height, he is quite right in my experience in that low height does increase risk of kick-back but with these modern carbide tipped blades they often make a cleaner cut with less tear-out. Walking a long board into the saw and keeping it agai

Re: [BlindHandyMan] tips, tricks, and knowledge

2007-12-16 Thread Bob Kennedy
I remember weather like that. Right now it's about 40 degrees out and I'm complaining about the cold... - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 12:22 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] tips, tricks, and knowledge

Re: [BlindHandyMan] tips, tricks, and knowledge

2007-12-16 Thread Dale Leavens
I don't much like ripping sheets of thin stock, quarter inch ply for drawer bottoms for example with a circular saw but heavier and stiffer sheets are a real bear to wrestle about even on a good sized cabinet saw. This time of year is a bit more trouble but in the summer I have a table out on t

Re: [BlindHandyMan] removing glue

2007-12-16 Thread Bob Kennedy
The best thing I've found to get labels off anything but fabric is good old lighter fluid. Most people don't want a gallon of this stuff around the house, so the small cans of lighter fluid are handy. If by chance you like quantity, get a gallon of naphtha. Same thing it just won't say Zippo

Re: [BlindHandyMan] removing glue

2007-12-16 Thread Dale Leavens
The smell will wash out, I was thinking about things one might have about the house for the purpose though, there are any number of specific products out there to be purchased, most of which contain exactly the chemistry, petroleum, alcohol or acetone only packaged in very small tubes at substan

Re: [BlindHandyMan] engine builders

2007-12-16 Thread Bob Kennedy
Try www.virtualengine2000.com I haven't checked the compatibility with Jaws but this site has lots of packages from free to several hundred dollars. I'm guessing you want a "what if I change this" dyno program? I used to have one from a cam maker that let you plug in CID and different cam sp

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Drift cutters

2007-12-16 Thread Dale Leavens
Oh yes and get in the habit of protecting your face when bending down around those damn things, the top end of a drift cutter in the kisser is a distinctly unpleasant thing to do. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at

Re: [BlindHandyMan] tips, tricks, and knowledge

2007-12-16 Thread Dale Leavens
There used to be two designs of blade guard, there may still be, I don't know, I haven't been looking for a long time. One sort, the earlier type had a slot with a knob through it. You raised the guard to be just high enough to clear the top of the board being cut then locked it there. Many user

RE: [BlindHandyMan] removing glue

2007-12-16 Thread Little Freak
yep, that would be a good one. thanks, Little Freak([EMAIL PROTECTED]) -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Fowle Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 12:54 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [B

RE: [BlindHandyMan] table saw safety accessories

2007-12-16 Thread Little Freak
that would work for sliding the piece of wood to be cut if it was not thicker than the blade would raise. Also it would not help to keep it straight. I think some kind of miter slide that would slide in a grove in the saw table with a clamp hook to it that way you could keep the piece that you are

Re: [BlindHandyMan] table saw safety accessories

2007-12-16 Thread Bob Kennedy
I think he was asking about a board the was long and narrow. The tool I was talking about holds a long board from raising up off the blade until it clears the last hold down and keeps your hands away from the blade. - Original Message - From: John Schwery To: blindhandyman@yahoo

Re: [BlindHandyMan] tips, tricks, and knowledge

2007-12-16 Thread John Schwery
When I bought my table saw, the guard wouldn't stay up out of the way because it has a metal strip that prevented it from staying up. I took pliers and bent that strip so I could raise the guard for measuring and put the guard down when I am ready to cut. My guard doesn't flop and stays cente

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Drift cutters

2007-12-16 Thread Bob Kennedy
Ah yes the good old trip hazards. I used to work in a marina that had a fork lift. They never parked it in the same place and the forks were always at a different level. Catch one of those on the shins to start your day... I drove the stupid thing out the door and left it in the field next t

Re: [BlindHandyMan] removing glue

2007-12-16 Thread Bob Kennedy
This isn't going to bother your skin. And the smell isn't all that bad either. I believe the original question was how to get glue off of a towel or something. Some of the suggestions were to use alcohol, acetone and some other pretty rough chemicals. I'd worry more about the smell and irrit

Re: [BlindHandyMan] tips, tricks, and knowledge

2007-12-16 Thread Bob Kennedy
When I got cut with a friend's chain saw, everyone in the emergency room wanted to put in their 2 cents worth about how I shouldn't be running a chain saw. After about the third person, and I was in a good bit of pain so I didn't care much about politeness I asked if I had forgotten and asked f

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Drift cutters

2007-12-16 Thread Bob Kennedy
Good idea. - Original Message - From: RJ To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 9:45 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Drift cutters Bob, Not being sure of what I am doing, I decided to wait until Monday and call Snow Blowers direct and have the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Drift cutters

2007-12-16 Thread RJ
Dale, Thanks for the clarification on the drift cutters. For up to five years ago I lived where a little Torro 20 inch blower was all I needed. Than I had a time of mental relapse and decided to build a home 650 feet off the road, and you guessed it, right dap smack in the middle of snow belt c

Re: [BlindHandyMan] table saw safety accessories

2007-12-16 Thread John Schwery
Dale's question was about cutting a board that is bigger than the table. I suppose one could clamp a board under the board to be cut, sliding the clamped board along the table. earlier, Bob Kennedy, wrote: >A few years back I went to the Woodworking Show in Charlotte, NC. >One of the brothers

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Drift cutters

2007-12-16 Thread Dale Leavens
RJ, That is exactly correct. Often they will have a sort of corrugation stamped into them in the long axis to add rigidity. these are not new, they have been included on snow throwers or blowers what ever your preferred term since I was first aware of them nearly fifty years now. The flat side

RE: [BlindHandyMan] removing glue

2007-12-16 Thread Little Freak
yes, they do but I don't know if you would want to put that on something that you are going to use on your body. I know you can wash them but the residue might still be their an agitate the skin not talking about getting the smell that it would have out of the stuff that the label was on or is on.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] tips, tricks, and knowledge

2007-12-16 Thread Matt
Hi dale. You use the fence, and the pusher, which most sighted people will throw aside. I am not great with large sheets of wood, but they have roller stands, saw horses and all that which you can try as props for the wood. I have two roller stands which someone gave me. I haven't used them enough

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Drift cutters

2007-12-16 Thread RJ
Bob, Not being sure of what I am doing, I decided to wait until Monday and call Snow Blowers direct and have them instruct me on how to install them. After feeling around the blower, my guess is they mount on the sides of the blower and stick out like a set of horns, breaking up the drift. But

[BlindHandyMan] engine builders

2007-12-16 Thread Michael Baldwin
Hey, Any of you out there know of an accessible dyno software. I got asked to rebuild a Chevy SB, and I want to plug in a few different combos. The block is the block they used for the 69 302, 327, and 350. Nope, it isn't the 302 though. Not sure if it is the 327, or the 350, but the bore is th

[BlindHandyMan] table saw safety accessories

2007-12-16 Thread Bob Kennedy
A few years back I went to the Woodworking Show in Charlotte, NC. One of the brothers that own one of the many companies at the show was there demonstrating his system for safety and accuracy. The system is called the Grip-Tite system. Basically it is a long piece of steel about 4 inches tall

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Drift cutters

2007-12-16 Thread Bob Kennedy
This sounds like a new idea from when I had to put them together. Hold 1 of the bars up to the shroud for the auger. The length should match either the height on the sides or the width across the front. I'm guessing they would go across the front to keep you from climbing a drift like I was t

Re: [BlindHandyMan] removing glue

2007-12-16 Thread Bob Kennedy
Wal-Mart sells something called Goo. It comes in a bottle and is very good at getting glue and adhesives off. Don't confuse this with Goop which they also sell. Goop being the soap used to get grease off your hands. - Original Message - From: "Little Freak" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Se

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Snowblower story

2007-12-16 Thread Bob Kennedy
I'm sure those living in snow country, or at least in the Northeast remember the blizzard of 1977. January 27th to be exact. I had a shop running outside of Buffalo at that time.The day before the blizzard I took in 4 snowblowers. You would think that would make clean up a breeze since

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Microwave radiation

2007-12-16 Thread David W Wood
You can test for radiation using a neon tube. Hold it near to the microwave and see if it lights up. Use a light probe if needed of course! David -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Little Freak Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2007