Hi Dan,
You might want to look at Gleason Industries or Milwaukee hand trucks. I
believe that Gleason is the manufacture of my appliance hand truck.
It has about 8 inch solid rubber wheels and on the lower part of the back there
are two what look like v belts around an 8 inch high fixture that h
I definitely considered a truck for the deck footers, but the problem is
that the truck would have as much cement in the hose as I would need in
the holes. IE, believe it or not, 35 80 pound bags of cement is about 2/3
of a yard. Not much cement for a truck. Plus, the closest the truck
could
Dan, I am a wuss too.
The whol time, I'm thinking "60 lb bags for pete's sake!"
I had a "fixer upper" apartment set up. 3 rentals, and I got used to
carrying 60 lb bags. Up 3 steps, cross the porch, down, 5, then down 5,
turn the corner and go into the basement or garage.
I hefted an 80 onto my s
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Lenny,
All joking aside, I do use apple cider vinegar for a after shave lotion. I also
use it as a hair rinse.
RJ
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Add a little oregano and it brings out the best in a Greek salad.
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To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 8:33 PM
Subject: Re: [SPAM]Re: [BlindHandyMan] 50 Uses For Vinegar
How does that taste. I know when I use it fo
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if there is a lions club in your town they may have a Leo club in the local
high school they are always looking for community involvement projects you
might check there they might work for pizza and soda saving the beer for you go
to lions.orgto find the nearest club
best of luck sounds like a
Speaking of falling out of a boat how's that project coming Larry?
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From: William Stephan
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 3:20 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] The Tissot has landed
Larry, I had heard these were not being
How does that taste. I know when I use it for a after shave lotion, the
vvinegar taste pretty darn good.
RJ
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From: Tom Hodges
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 7:19 PM
Subject: RE: [SPAM]Re: [BlindHandyMan] 50 Uses For Vinegar
Go to Home Depot or lowes or any other good hardware store and get a set of
hole saws for this purpose. I believe the set will drill up to 3 inches. When I
needed a four inch hole, had to order it from a local specially store at a cost
of $50 for the saw. I believe Home depot had the set I was r
Maybe you could get the high school football coach interested and he could get
his boys to run some agility drills by carrying the bags up stairs and over
landings and around corners and everything... The worst they could say is no.
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From: Dan Rossi
To: blindh
I know another use for vinegar that you can add to your list:
Mix it with oil for a vinegar & oil salad dressing!
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On Behalf Of Jewel
Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2008 11:20 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [SP
I would also add that masonry bits will also do a good job, so you don't
always need to get the diamond bits.
Victor
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Before purchasing a saw, first decide what applications you'll be
undertaking. Then factor in storage and portability. And of course, work
within your budget. For example, a professional-grade sliding compound miter
saw will likely handle any chore you throw at it, and do so day after day
for years
who better to buy gifts for?
You are always guaranteed to get exactly what you want that way.
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On Behalf Of Dale Leavens
Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 3:19 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Bl
Hi Dan
Have a talk to your Furniture Removalist and have a look at what they are
using and then where to buy this equipment.
For they do it professionally and would have the best equipment available to
complete there unloading the easiest way possible.
Ray
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.co
Dan,
I assume you considered having the mixed cement delivered in a big truck
with ahose and pump so they could just pump it right where you want it?
maybe the range is too far and probably it'd cost like sin.
Or am I incorrect that they can pump wet concrete through a long hose?
Tom
Despite what you've read elsewhere, almost every wood finish should be
considered food-safe.
By Bob Flexner
It's a shame, but many woodworkers worry about which finish to use on
objects that will come into contact with food or children's mouths. The
reason for the worry is that woodworkers have b
You can buy diamond bits from
http://www.houseoftools .com
for that purpose and doubtless many other places. They are remarkably
affordable.
Hope this helps.
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From: Guy
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 3:27 PM
Subject:
Occasionally I find that the minute designation doesn't trigger unless I press
the button a second time.
If you don't screw up usually the hands will stay synchronized with the
vibration.
To bad Amazon.com won't sell into Canada. I wonder though if one purchased and
had it sent as a gift. We d
Well, I am not sure if I really need to go the extra 18 inches deep. My
brother-in-law was the one who suggested it when he saw the condition of
the soil when we dug the deck footers. he's the contractor, not me.
Probably, with the landings, it is not as critical. I considered a pad,
but was
OK Girly-man,
But do you really have to go all that deep? Surely the soil at 36 inches is
well compacted and plenty sufficient to hold up a couple of hundred pounds of
landing and your fat uncle? The base of a 12 inch diameter footing is about 80
square inches times two for the one landing and
We always close the lid on our toilet because when flushing, a small
amount splashes up. You can test this by putting a white piece of
paper between the seat and lid. We just believe it is more sanitary
to close the lid.
earlier, Tom Fowle, wrote:
>How about equipped with "MRS" Male recognit
Well, it's true jewelry is a no-no but I don't really have machinery that
would be likely to cause me to get caught. I was thinking more about hand
tools, and I actually do unjewel myself if I'm using my drill press.
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That's the basic of powe rtool use, no jewelry on hands or wrists or arms,
no long sleeves, (except for welding and the like of course)
no loose clothing.
I 'saw" a kid in a high school machine shop get his sweater caught in the
gear driven feed of a big lathe. Before he knew what was happening,
Bill, you said that you wear your watch while working? I never have anything
on my hands when using power tools. Even my wedding ring goes upstairs. I
have always done this for safety. A few years ago someone that I know was
using his saw while wearing a ring. They did find his finger and re-att
There's a special brill bit for this. I got mine at Ace Hardware and for
the life of me I can't remember just what there called.
How about equipped with "MRS" Male recognition software
that closes the lid after careless men get through.
Why have a lid if nobody uses one?
Tom
Yeah, it is a great watch. Occasionally, mine won't vibrate when it is
near the exact hour, like 12:59, 1:00 or 1:01. But it doesn't seem to do
that consistently.
The jeweler I take mine to can do the water seal, but it costs a bit extra.
Also, make sure they change both batteries at the same
Hi Guy,
Your best bet is to score the point where you have to drill with a hammer
and nail, hitting it just enough to gouge an indentation, and possibly
remove some of the glaze off the tile to reduce sliding of the drill bit.
I would also suggest you use a good quality bit, if you have the
wh
I have a good friend who works in a dive shop and she told me when it is
battery time she has a couple of sources who can handle the reseal and test
the watch.
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Sent: Tuesday, Augus
Larry,
Yes, it does happen occasionally that you need to press the stem more
than once to activate the vibratory time indication. I don't know why.
Other than that, I too, love this watch.
--Barry
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Hi All:
I've been wasting my time trying to drill holes through porcelin tiles.
I'm in the last stages of installing a roman bath tub and the last part
is getting the taps installed through these tiles. What is the most
efficient way to do this. Running out of patience... (GRRR)
Guy Castonguay
Hi Dan,
Those treads on the back come in handy when you have to lay the truck down
on it's back, and pull the truck up with ropes and such, which make for an
easier climb up the stairs with what ever you are lifting.
Having said that, I understand the problem you face with the bags falling
ove
Wow, now there's a much more economical solution than I offered. I'll
keep this in mind should I have such a project and need help moving
loads of wood etc.
On Aug 12, 2008, at 10:39 AM, Barry Levine wrote:
>
> Stack a few bags of cement on the sidewalk just before the stairs
> begin
> to a
Damn dude, I'd just have to say the hell with it and move.
On Aug 12, 2008, at 9:58 AM, Dan Rossi wrote:
> Yes, I am a big wuss. I am a balding, hairy backed, little girl in
> knee
> socks.
>
> Here is the deal. I am finally going to build the landings and
> stairs for
> my deck. There will be
Larry, I had heard these were not being made any longer, glad that's not
true apparently. That's a way better price BTW than I paid for mine.
No, you should only have to press the stem once to get the vibrating feature
to work, maybe you need to hold it in a little longer. The alarm feature is
s
Hi folks,
Well I received my Tissot Silen-t a couple of days ago. Damn... what a cool
watch.
Mine came set to EDT and when I changed it to MDT the hands actually set
with the tactile feature.
The only question I have, is it occasionally necessary to press the stem
more than once to activate the v
One equipped with FRS, (Female recognition software) that drops the seat
when one approaches.
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On Behalf Of Rhonda & Steve
Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 12:59 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re:
i think we have the bowl covered now huh
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From: allen dunbar
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 1:22 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Toilet Seat Recommendations?
hi Claudia I too would recommend the hard plastic ones we inst
Ask your designated eyeballs about shelf life, storage instructions and any
precautions that might impact storing the stuff.
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On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh
Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 12:47 PM
To: handyman-blind
Hello, listers,
I use a premixed grout/adhesive mixture for setting the tiles in plant
stands. I have 3 stands to have a 6" tile set. I use to be able to purchase
this stuff in a one pint container that would be enough for three tables.
Last evening we went to purchase some and it now only is a
Dan,
Check with your local you-hall franchise. I rented one from them once and it
seemed like it was only about $15 for the day.
We used it to move a 600LB safe to a second story bedroom.
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On Behalf Of Dan Ros
We've had several over 35 years, the hard wood ones had
there pieces come apart due to bad gluing, can you believe it?
the cheaper wood ones chipped or cracked and ther finishes deteriorated
and thus allowed mold.
Our best results are with cheap plastic ones, they feel kinda wimpy
like they could
Dan, look for an appliance type dolly. They are made to move things much more
easily and readily than a regular hand truck dolly. They also have lifters on
the back or belts on pulleys with bearings.
..bob
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hi Claudia I too would recommend the hard plastic ones we installed the easy
down kind that don't slam when you lower the lid or seat thus preventing them
slamming down and waking the entire house they came from lows and have the
metal brackets to install they seem to clean up pretty easily
go
Dan:
I'd try and buy one from either a U-haul or other truck rental outfit. WE
used to have some that were really heavy duty with tracks that were probably
an inch wide. They also had a roll of cargo strap with a leaver type
arrangement that allowed you to secure your load. The foot or plate wh
Does anyone know of a really good stair climbing dolly / handtruck? I
don't want one with crappy plastic skids on the back. I saw one that had
two half inch wide rubber belts on the back that looped over a
non-rotating pulley thing. That looked pretty useless as well.
I mean, a stair climber
well the cushy ones are nice but they tend to crack and split and that hurts.
i have had a very nice oak seat but after a year or 2 with all of the
climate changes here in minnesota it came apart where the wood was joined.
i even glued it together again but it split in another place.
so its back t
Victor,
Possibly if I had a proper stair climbing dolly it would be a lot easier.
But I have found that bouncing the dolly up the stairs is a pain in the
ass. And, and with bags of cement, you have to be really careful to not
let them shift and then slip off the dolly.
I've tried this before.
Ah Jennifer,
But how impressed would she be when she found out that he was all tuckered
out from all the heavy lifting for her, to find out he's too tired to lift
her?
Exactly my point honey, because as sexy as that man is, he'll be way too
tired to perform anything short of a snore fest. Smi
Guys, you have missed the point that there is nothing sexier than a man who
will move heavy stuff for you. :)
I am impressed, and I am sure Teresa was too.
Jennifer
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From: William Stephan
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 9:3
Any unit that does not bite, pinch, buck or require a seatbelt.
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On Behalf Of Jimmy Podsim
Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 8:39 AM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Toilet Seat Recom
Dan, have you considered using a dolly or hand truck to lug those things up
the stairs?
I'm just thinking that it would take a lot less energy to lug it up using
your arms, then your entire body.
I remember when I had to cart fridges and stoves up stairs for some people,
and remember thinking
Stack a few bags of cement on the sidewalk just before the stairs begin
to ascend, sit down on top of them, and start crying. Somebody's bound
to come along and offer to help.
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Sent:
Yeah, I've thought about hiring a crew, but am not really sure where to
look for "guys willing to bust there asses for a few bucks." My friends
in other cities say they can just go to the local bigbox store and there
are guys standing around the parking lot, you wave some cash at them,
tell th
You can find Wood ones at Lowes. They are really pretty too.
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL
The cushion type always seemed pretty flimsy to me and I too would opt for
the hard models, though they're not wood any longer.
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On Behalf Of RJ
Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 08:43
To: blindhandyman@yaho
Dan: I'm with Barry on this one. This is a job that's got "crew" written
all over it.
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On Behalf Of Barry Levine
Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 08:54
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Blind
Dan,
Say 4 Hail Maries, 2 Our Fathers, and forget about it! I would have
hired someone from the get go.
--Barry
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dan Rossi
Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 8:58 AM
To: BlindHandyman@yahoogrou
Yes, I am a big wuss. I am a balding, hairy backed, little girl in knee
socks.
Here is the deal. I am finally going to build the landings and stairs for
my deck. There will be an upper landing at the level of the deck, and a
lower landing with three steps leading down to the yard. The lower
I have to go for the hard seats.
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From: Claudia
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 7:23 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Toilet Seat Recommendations?
Hi,
I think it's time we purchase a new toilet seat, so which kinds are goo
Hey Claudia,
It all depends on how long you plan on staying! Ha! Ha!
Actually, for my own preference, I think the hard plastic one's are the most
sanitary kind. But,
like I said, that's just my opinion. And you know that opinions are like arm
pits...we've all got a
couple.
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Hi,
I think it's time we purchase a new toilet seat, so which kinds are good and
are the most sanitary?
Would it bee the hard wood ones, as opposed to the cushioned seat models?
Thanks.
Claudia
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