Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sharpening blades

2009-01-15 Thread Bob Kennedy
The grinder that is set up for chisels and some plane irons is the Work Sharp 3000. That has a little window or port on the side of the machine and the angle is already set for you. There are a bunch of other grinders and if you have the money a couple of very expensive sharpening systems

Re: [BlindHandyMan] going to Louisiana

2009-01-15 Thread Lee A. Stone
How about some extra foam coverings for things like your hammer Bob in case it drops down in the swamp? Good luck and thanks for all the good works you do for others. Lee On Wed, Jan 14, 2009 at 07:24:44PM -0500, chiliblindman wrote: I got two calls tonight about a work mission trip

Re: [BlindHandyMan] perforating an I beam.

2009-01-15 Thread Dan Rossi
Well, the whole idea of perforating the i beam is now moot. I did some more detailed groping of the i beam. Remember, I often go off on mental paths without fully investigating reality first. I know some of you won't understand, or possibly believe my explanation here. Well, it turns out

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sharpening blades

2009-01-15 Thread Terry Klarich
I think Bob just about covered it. The only thing I would add is, not only is the bevel important, the edge should be straight and exactly 90 degrees from the plane of the iron or chisel. Also, The honing step is very important. Honing is the procedure of removing the hook (of metal) left

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sharpening blades

2009-01-15 Thread RJ
For the kitchen knife, it is best to use a steel. If one uses a grinder of any kind the chance of ruining the knife is good. The ideal is to hold the knife at the angle the factory set on the knife. Start the knife at the bottom of the steel, working upward and pulling the knife toward you.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sharpening knife blades

2009-01-15 Thread Lenny McHugh
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sharpening blades

2009-01-15 Thread Robert Riddle
I've got a long round metal rod that came with my knife set. Are you supposed to hold the blade perpendicular to the steel, that is, the ends of hte knife and rod are at right angles to each other? Clarify your message a bit mire, in other words, if ye wouldn't mind. - Original Message

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sharpening knife blades

2009-01-15 Thread RJ
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[BlindHandyMan] Getting transmitting twin open wire line through a wall.

2009-01-15 Thread Max Robinson
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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Sharpening knife blades

2009-01-15 Thread William Stephan
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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Getting transmitting twin open wire line through a wall.

2009-01-15 Thread William Stephan
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sharpening blades

2009-01-15 Thread RJ
Take the knife and make a 90 degree across the steel. Hold the knife at the angle of the bevel of the cut edge of the knife. Draw the knife up or down the steel, striking the knife with the cut side away from the stroke of the knife and pulling the knife toward you. Since I lost my sight. I

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sharpening blades

2009-01-15 Thread Tom Fowle
Sharpening kitchen knives with a steel, as I do it? Hold the steel in your right hand with the end pointing 45 degrees left of straight ahead Hold the knife in your left hand with the point aimed 45 degrees right of straight ahead, so the knife and steel are at 90 degrees to each other. The edge

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sharpening blades

2009-01-15 Thread Rob Monitor
HI, Speaking of sharpening blades, has any one on the list seen or herd of the sharp-all machine.. The thing is so post to sharpen saw blades and almost any thing else.. Just wondering if a blind guy could use this machine or not.. ROB FROM MINNESOTA - Original Message - From:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Recall: CPSC, Manufacturers Announce Changes to 1998 Recall Program to Replace Dangerous Home Heating Vent Pipes

2009-01-15 Thread David Ferrin
Good job Betsy. David Ferrin I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I'll probably screw that one up too. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney braill...@gmail.com To: blindhandyman-yahoogroups.com blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 5:47 PM Subject:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] perforating an I beam.

2009-01-15 Thread Dale Leavens
Dan, There is something I don't understand here. The water pipe goes under the beam now doesn't it? What changes besides raising it tighter under the joists to continue it's way to feed the rest of the building? - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To:

[BlindHandyMan] oil tank level indicator

2009-01-15 Thread Lenny McHugh
Today I had an oil delivery. The tank was pretty low the indicator was a little under the 1/4 mark. After they dropped 211 gallons Karen looked at the indicator to see exactly how it reads, The indicator above the full line or level with it. She panicked because it did not change. Just

[BlindHandyMan] plastic wood

2009-01-15 Thread Lenny McHugh
Well, it's pine wood derby building time again. Helping my grandson I got out some plastic wood to fill a gouge that he took out of the top. I had his dad read the setup time to see if we could put in a little then shortly after work more on the car and finish filling tonight. When we closed

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sharpening knife blades

2009-01-15 Thread Dale Leavens
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] plastic wood

2009-01-15 Thread Dale Leavens
Plastic wood uses denatured alcohol as a solvent. If it gets a little dry, add a little alcohol and it can be restored to it's beginning gooey state. - Original Message - From: Don n5...@yahoo.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 7:49 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sharpening knife blades

2009-01-15 Thread Lenny McHugh
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Love My Oreck But...

2009-01-15 Thread Jennifer Jackson
I have heard that one big benifit for a blind person with the Dyson is that it can suck up some pretty sizable materials without damaging or clogging the machine. What is your experience with this? Ever since Leggos have come into the house, I have been leaving most of the vacuuming to the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Love My Oreck But...

2009-01-15 Thread Lenny McHugh
Hi Jennifer, Well, that reason for getting out of vacuuming is as good as why I am not allowed to cut the grass or shovel snow. Years ago I mowed down Karen's flowers so no longer allowed to mow the yard. Then when I hit the car with the snow shovel, it was taken away from me. Since I joined