[BlindHandyMan] This old house

2007-12-19 Thread Lenny McHugh
I was just channel surfing and came near the end of an episode of "This Old House". They were installing a very unique energy saving device. I did not see the very beginning so I don't know what it was called. It used solar panels to produce hydrogen and store it as well as using some of the ele

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

2007-12-19 Thread David Ferrin
Here's the link for the download page. http://www.accessible-devices.com/presentations.html Search for the word wayfinder. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 6:51 PM Subject: Re: [

Re: [BlindHandyMan] This old house

2007-12-19 Thread Dan Rossi
Interesting concept. Not sure exactly how the system works though. Since you can't get more energy out of the reaction than you put in, IE, the power output obtained by combining the Hydrogen and air will be less than the power it took to separate the hydrogen from the water. I guess it is s

Re: [BlindHandyMan] This old house

2007-12-19 Thread Lenny McHugh
Dan, It almost sounded like they were describing the impossible perpetual motion machine. I really thought it was interesting that the way that the fuel cell workings were described. During the process of mixing the hydrogen gas with air to produce water the electricity is the by-product. I wish

Re: [BlindHandyMan] This old house

2007-12-19 Thread Tom Fowle
hydrogen is also hard to store savely as, believe it or not, the molecules are very small and thus can leak where other gases wouldn't. Of course it is highly combustable and hard to detect when it does leak. Of course all such ideas need to be thoroughly developed hot and heavy, but predicting n

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Getting a strait edge all around

2007-12-19 Thread Max Robinson
I have a carpenter's square which I use when I want to be absolutely sure something is square. Combination squares and T squares can be a little off. You need to check them against a standard and a carpenter's square is mine. I can align it by feel and tell if something is off square. You

[BlindHandyMan] One time off topic.

2007-12-19 Thread Don
Ok if we the blind handy man list should want to have a hell of a party, here we go, this might mix almost enough drinks for us. Portable Gas-Powered Blender for $100 $100 Sam's Club offers its members the Portable Gas-Powered Blender for $99.88. With $13.62 for shipping, that's the lowest to

Re: [BlindHandyMan] One time off topic.

2007-12-19 Thread Brice Mijares
Hell of a deal! What will they think of next? - Original Message - From: "Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "blind handy man" Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 11:13 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] One time off topic. > Ok if we the blind handy man list should want to have a hell of a party,

[BlindHandyMan] Installing a Tubular Skylight or Solar Tube

2007-12-19 Thread Boyce, Ray
Tubular skylights fit in spaces too small for full-sized skylights. Great for baths, hallways and kitchens, a tubular skylight provides a lot of natural light with a minimum of space and effort. In the ceiling they look just like an overhead light fixture - but with no need for electricity. Some

Re: [BlindHandyMan] One time off topic.

2007-12-19 Thread Tom Fowle
Wow, I hope they provide for a long exhaust pipe and a tight lid otherwise the smell of the booze might get into the exhaust, and that wouldn't do! I have a small weed whacker engine in the garage and an old blender I never use, maybe I could make my own, I'll get right on it! Tom

[BlindHandyMan] Installing Rods and Hardware

2007-12-19 Thread Boyce, Ray
Hanging window treatments is one of the simplest décorating projects you can undertake. But the payoff from dressing up an ordinary window with a little color and texture can be startling. Perhaps the most challenging part of the job is choosing hardware of the appropriate size and style. That'

[BlindHandyMan] Blender

2007-12-19 Thread Dan Rossi
I have a hand cranked blender for use on car camping trips. There are two sets of gears, one for grinding and one for pureeing. After cranking out a bunch of daiquiris or margaritas I can't drink two fisted since my crank arm is nearly dead. *GRIN* -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon U

[BlindHandyMan] New batteries.

2007-12-19 Thread Don
I wonder how good this type of battery is, has any one tried these bats yet? New HYBRIDT Batteries from Rayovac Deliver Best of Both Worlds New Technology Combines Convenience of Alkaline and Economic, Environmental Benefits of Rechargeable Batteries MADISON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Each year,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Blender

2007-12-19 Thread Brice Mijares
In that case, I'll take the gas powered blender. I need to be able to lift the drink to my mouth. - Original Message - From: "Dan Rossi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 12:36 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Blender >I have a hand cranked blender for use on car c

Re: [BlindHandyMan] This old house

2007-12-19 Thread Dale Leavens
About a week ago I heard an article on CBC radio about bacteria which they have genetically modified to generate small amounts of electricity as they digest most any form of debris from sewage to vegetation mash. The electricity bubbles off oxygen and hydrogen which can be collected and used to

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Blender

2007-12-19 Thread Larry Stansifer
Dan... One in each hand is a balanced diet. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dan Rossi Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 1:36 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Blender I have a hand cranked blender

Re: [BlindHandyMan] One time off topic.

2007-12-19 Thread Victor Gouveia
Jeez... What the hell kind of drink would you mix up with this monster? Must be the kind that will turn your Ice cappuccino into pure baby food. Victor

Re: [BlindHandyMan] One time off topic.

2007-12-19 Thread Bob Kennedy
Think quantity not quality. - Original Message - From: Victor Gouveia To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 5:52 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] One time off topic. Jeez... What the hell kind of drink would you mix up with this monster?

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Blender

2007-12-19 Thread Bob Kennedy
This is just what you need to keep up with your friends. - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 3:36 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Blender I have a hand cranked blender for use on car camping trips. There are

[BlindHandyMan] Know Your Grains

2007-12-19 Thread Boyce, Ray
Know Your Grains Even though arched patterns are hard to match, this look can be achieved through careful attention when selecting lumber. Notice the unmatched grain pattern on the left and how it compares to the visually appealing matched pattern on the right. Selecting lumber is a skill that is

Re: [BlindHandyMan] One time off topic.

2007-12-19 Thread Bob Kennedy
I've seen this at Northern Tool before but they were getting a lot more for it. I'm betting it could do a number on ice cubes. - Original Message - From: Don To: blind handy man Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 2:13 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] One time off topic. Ok i

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Know Your Grains

2007-12-19 Thread Little Freak
not to be sarcastic, but us blind people are going to have a lot of problem doing what you said.. Unless he was lucky enough to have a patient seeing person. thanks, Little Freak([EMAIL PROTECTED]) -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Beha

[BlindHandyMan] Metric Tap and Drill Bit Size Table

2007-12-19 Thread Boyce, Ray
Metric Tap and Drill Bit Size Table Table with 3 columns and 18 rows Tap Metric Drill US Drill 3mm x 0.6 2.5mm - 4mm x 0.7 3.4mm - 5mm x 0.8 4.3mm - 6mm x 1.0 5.2mm - 7mm x 1.0 6.1mm 15/64 8mm x 1.25 6.9mm 17/64 8mm x 1.0 7.1mm - 10mm x 1.5 8.7mm - 10mm x 1.25 8.9mm 11/32 10mm x 1.0 9.1mm - 12mm x

[BlindHandyMan] US Sheet Metal Screw Diameter Table

2007-12-19 Thread Boyce, Ray
US Sheet Metal Screw Diameter Table Table with 3 columns and 9 rows Size Thread Diameter Decimal Nearest Fractional 4 .11 7/64 6 .14 9/64 8 .17 11/64 10 .19 3/16 12 .22 7/32 14 .25 1/4 ** This message and its attachments may co

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Metric Tap and Drill Bit Size Table

2007-12-19 Thread Ron Yearns
Can you tell me why I only got one column? Ron - Original Message - From: Boyce, Ray To: blindhandyman@YahooGroups.com Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 8:37 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Metric Tap and Drill Bit Size Table Metric Tap and Drill Bit Size Table Table with 3

[BlindHandyMan] Hybrid table saw reviews

2007-12-19 Thread Bob Kennedy
Hi all, I got this review in my email today and thought some in the market for a new saw might appreciate this. The man doing the reviews owns a cabinet making shop and does a lot of contributing to a popular magazine. The one saw I was wanting to see included was the Dewalt 746 but it wasn'

[BlindHandyMan] A New Need

2007-12-19 Thread Jesus Is the Answer
I see a real need for a better heated blanket. Mine doesn't heat very much, so I got out the instruction book and it admits that as a fact. Then I started surfing the net and found that that seems to be the number one complaint of others as well. Evidentally the manufactures are afraid of fir

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Generator Grounding Follow-UP

2007-12-19 Thread Edward Przybylek
Hi Ron, Turns out the cable coming out of my house is a grounding cable. It is a stranded cable approximately 1/4" in diameter. It's definitely not a steel cable because it's not attracted to a magnet. I'm not sure if it's copper or aluminum but I'll have my son take a look at it tomorrow. Th

Re: [BlindHandyMan] One time off topic.

2007-12-19 Thread Trouble
After you get done mixing up all those drinks for us on list. Dale can start wood chipping for all the ladies flower beds. lol At 02:13 PM 12/19/2007, you wrote: >Ok if we the blind handy man list should want to have a hell of a >party, here we go, this might mix almost enough drinks for us. >P

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Metric Tap and Drill Bit Size Table

2007-12-19 Thread Ray Boyce
Hi Ron That is all that was there, however I will revisit it again tomorrow when I go back to work and will see if anything else is there.I will let you know how I go. Regards Ray - Original Message - From: "Ron Yearns" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2007 2:01 P

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Blender

2007-12-19 Thread robert moore
Up here in Minnesota and North Dakota and I don't know where else, We have stores called Northern Hydrollics or Northern tool and equipment. Not sure really what the correct name is, I have heard it called both. Any way I saw a blender that was a Real Tim allen machine. Not shure if it was jus a fu