Re: [BlindHandyMan] storing ice melt

2008-12-22 Thread Spiro
AGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 > Or > ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ > > The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. > http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday > > Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various > List Members At The Following address: > http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ > > Visit the archives page at the following address > http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ > > If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following > address for more information: > http://www.jaws-users.com/ > For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list > just send a blank message to: > blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links > > > > > __ NOD32 3712 (20081222) Information __ > > This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. > http://www.eset.com > > >

Re: [BlindHandyMan] storing ice melt

2008-12-22 Thread Spiro
archives page at the following address > http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ > > If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following > address for more information: > http://www.jaws-users.com/ > For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list > just send a blank message to: > blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links > > > > > __ NOD32 3712 (20081222) Information __ > > This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. > http://www.eset.com > > >

Re: [BlindHandyMan] storing ice melt

2008-12-22 Thread Lenny McHugh
.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoog

RE: [BlindHandyMan] storing ice melt

2008-12-22 Thread Spiro
or, stop being a nudist and get some clothes. Clothing detergent powder comes in big plastic containers with a lid, that fits rather tightly. I don't use the stuff often, (whew!) but you could use it to store your ice melt. Okay, now don't anyone get upset. Thanks On Mon, 22 Dec 2008, Willia

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cold related / electric cords

2008-12-22 Thread Spiro
a task light is that oval half shielded bulb that you can hang anywhere? I got one on a weather proof cord. but I think the light isn't weatherproof as it hangs bulb up. Thus rain might get in and short the socket. But, they didn't say the light was weather proof, just the cord. On Mon, 22

Re: [BlindHandyMan] storing ice melt

2008-12-22 Thread Spiro
i couldn't find either the temp that the stuff works as a lowest point; or the shipping cost. On Sun, 21 Dec 2008, Lenny McHugh wrote: > Jim > > The stuff I have was purchased at Lowe's. Checked their web site with no > results. If you do an internet search for pet friendly ice melt, there

Re: [BlindHandyMan] storing ice melt

2008-12-22 Thread Lenny McHugh
would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links __ NOD32 3712 (20081222) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com

Re: [BlindHandyMan] storing ice melt

2008-12-22 Thread Spiro
I've been told my stuff is blue; wondering if it's the same product. On Sun, 21 Dec 2008, cheetah wrote: > hi lenny > the calk may work but i want to know what is the ice melt that is pet safe? > i have 2 dogs and need that stuff > jim > > > > > Send any q

Re: [BlindHandyMan] storing ice melt

2008-12-22 Thread Spiro
Actually David might have forgotten some adjectives, the least of which is "clumby" and a verb like "prance" when referencing those who traverse our property. I tell folks now, hold onto the fence. It's along 30 feet of walkway and can do more than look pretty. On Sun, 21 Dec 2008, Lenny McH

Re: [BlindHandyMan] storing ice melt

2008-12-22 Thread Spiro
I had a big bucket of that stuff harden once. It had also started to work on the metal bucket. So the moment I poured hot water into it; (to losen it and help me with the mountain of ice I had to face) the bottom literally dropped out. So we threw ice melt shush up the path and it turned out ok

Re: [BlindHandyMan] quick table saw jig

2008-12-22 Thread Dale Leavens
I made the slides a little long, wedged them into the slots then just eye-balled and drilled and countersunk a hole through the base and into the slides and screwed short screws through the top side of the base and into the slides. No guess work at all. I don't much like using glue that way but

[BlindHandyMan] quick table saw jig

2008-12-22 Thread Lenny McHugh
I was just talking to a friend who was a woodworker. He told me about a technique that he uses for making quick jigs.His runners are at least 1/8" narrower and a little thinner than 3/8". He puts something in the track to hold the runner proud of the table surface and pieces of folded paper in

Re: [BlindHandyMan] making table saw jigs

2008-12-22 Thread john schwery
Grizzly has some of that stuff, too. earlier, Terry Klarich, wrote: >Hello All: > >I'm new to the list. And, have been reading the mail in the >background for a few weeks. I am a avid sailer and wood worker. I am >totally blind as well. > >As far as the table saw runners go, I would highly recom

Re: [BlindHandyMan] making table saw jigs

2008-12-22 Thread Bob Kennedy
That's one of my favorite sites as well. - Original Message - From: Terry Klarich To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com ; Dale Leavens Sent: Monday, December 22, 2008 5:00 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] making table saw jigs Hello All: I'm new to the list. And, have been re

Re: [BlindHandyMan] making table saw jigs

2008-12-22 Thread Bob Kennedy
Several places sell them. One of the places I use a lot is Peachtree. Their web site is ptreeusa.com Sometimes you can find things on Amazon that are less than what they sell their own things for. Here is what Amazon said about the Peachtree miter bar. Works with standard 3/4 x 3/8 miter gau

Re: [BlindHandyMan] making table saw jigs

2008-12-22 Thread Lenny McHugh
Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links __ NOD32 3712 (20081222) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com

Re: [BlindHandyMan] making table saw jigs

2008-12-22 Thread Lenny McHugh
s List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links __ NOD32 3712 (20081222) Information __ This

Re: [BlindHandyMan] making table saw jigs

2008-12-22 Thread allen dunbar
hi terry welcome to the list yours is a very good post just jump right in and share your expertise Allen Dunbar - Original Message - From: "Terry Klarich" To: ; "Dale Leavens" Sent: Monday, December 22, 2008 4:00 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] making table saw jigs > Hello All: > >

Re: [BlindHandyMan] making table saw jigs

2008-12-22 Thread Terry Klarich
Hello All: I'm new to the list. And, have been reading the mail in the background for a few weeks. I am a avid sailer and wood worker. I am totally blind as well. As far as the table saw runners go, I would highly recommend the steal runners from www.woodpeck.com. The have almost no slop in

Re: [BlindHandyMan] making table saw jigs

2008-12-22 Thread Dale Leavens
Hi, I get mine from Lee Valley. Don't know if you would pay duty but the dollar is now in your favour. The site will give prices in U.S. dollars. You can buy aluminum 'T' track that size or some sort of high density Poly. Both come in 24, 36 and 48 inch lengths. I just used a couple of 6 inch l

[BlindHandyMan] making table saw jigs

2008-12-22 Thread Lenny McHugh
A long time ago Dale mentioned that you could purchase some man made runners for table saw jigs. I think they were 3 or 4 foot long and 3/4x3/8". Dale or anyone do you know what they are called and where I can locate them. The boys at both Lowes and Home Depot acted like I was smoking something

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Questions about Heating?

2008-12-22 Thread Lee A. Stone
I would also be interested if the plumbing or heat pipes to that new addition are insulated. often the farthestheat vent fro the furnace is much colder as the heat or fan first comes on, if that piping/ plumbing is in a cold air space. Lee On Mon, Dec 22, 2008 at 02:34:54AM -0600, Cl

RE: [BlindHandyMan] storing ice melt

2008-12-22 Thread William Stephan
Lenny: We have a cat, so we have to buy cat litter. The litter we buy comes in a large square plastic container with a tight-fitting lid. This is what I use to store ice melt, and it works very well, even though I rarely use the stuff. So, get a cat. -Original Message- From: blindhand

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cold related / electric cords

2008-12-22 Thread Lee A. Stone
what is a task light? is that just to keep the engine warm? I remember years ago when you could buy a dip stick heater to plug in. actually I have learned a lot from this list regarding winter and electric. between rays post about safety to all this about what cords to use . I'm really liki

Re: [BlindHandyMan] storing ice melt

2008-12-22 Thread cheetah
hay lenny thats doable thanks Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=33&MMN_positio

[BlindHandyMan] Questions about Heating?

2008-12-22 Thread Claudia
Hello All, Our utility company came, during the early part of the week, and they set our furnace to run more efficiently, so the whole unit is turning off again, as it should. However, here is my questions. Our bedroom is an edition that was built onto the house, and it is a pretty large room.