Yep, not a good idea in my opinion and I wouldn't even consider doing something
like that. Now I do remember people doing this back in the day and they would
plug in interesting stuff like humidifiers and the like. Just a bad idea and
even as a kid who knew little about electricity, I
Jennifer,
I agree with Bob, but might add that if you can figure out which fuse or
circuit breaker the light socket is on and the ampere rating of that fuse or
breaker
it might be good to know. If there are a lot of lights also on that circuit
and waistfull sightlings turn them on a lot you might
On further reading, I agree with Dale and Dan, the light socket doesn't have
a safety ground, therefore any surge protectors etc. will be ineffective and
your computer will be even more vulnerable to damage from electrical surges,
close lightning, etc.
An electrician might charge you a bundle and
Betsy,
The tape is marked withdots every 6 inches. To measure, you lign up the
tape dot that is short of your measure,ment with the end of the 6 inch ruler
and use the ruler to get the remaining measurement.
I find it a huge pain but it's cheaper than the overpriced talking rulers.
Tomm Fowle
First, I know nothing about electricity. With
that in mind, would it be possible to change the
light switch box to either a switch and an
acceptable socket, or eliminate the light switch
entirely and make it a socket? I don't know if a
light is needed in the space and perhaps a lamp
could be
Does anyone know what a bluebird nesting box looks like? There is an article
in today's paper where they will be monitoring bluebirds. They also stated
that they need donations of materials to make the boxes and volunteers to
construct them. In the next day or so I will probably call them to
I usually run a glue bottle along the edge of the 2 surfaces to be glued up
leaving a bead. Then I smear it with my finger to see that the area will
get covered. I do want to get good coverage, but I think I use more than I
need. Glue usually comes out of the joints and I end up cleaning it
In all likelihood one could easily tap a small branch off of the junction box
which the light fixture is part of and terminate that branch in an electrical
outlet. Depending on how the switching to the lamp has been implemented the
plug and the light would be fully independent. There are those
Hi Lenny
Here is a description of the Blue Bird House you are looking for with
dimensions included.
http://www.bygpub.com/bluebird/
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On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh
Sent: Monday, 25 January 2010 5:15
Lenny, why don't you let loose of some of those five boxcars full of scrap
lumber, that you've been hoarding, for this cause.?
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On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh
Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 1:15 PM
Yeah Tom, and maybe there's a special bluebird box tool he can buy too, at
least a jig-making tool anyway.
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Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 14:17
To:
Keith, what kind of glue is it you're using?
Also, usually the glue containerwill tell you whether to place glue on one
surface or both surfaces. It may also tell you if you should use it
sparingly or not.
Thirdly, It should tell you what to clean the wet glue off with.
Hope this
i use cedar pickets when i build my blue bird houses. the picket is six feet
long, by six inches wide by one inch. the back is 12 inches tall, the side is
9 1/2with a 15ºslant on the top. the front is 7 1/4 tall. the top and the
bottom is 8 inches.
i use a electric miter saw to cut my
You only need glue on one surface, and even then only enough to squeeze out a
little.
Also, you only need enough pressure from a clamp to draw the 2 pieces together.
If you notice glue squeezing out while tightening the clamp, that's time to
stop.
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interesting ideas here and I think not 5 years ago the local Boy and
Girl Scout troops help build many box's I think for wood ducks and
one other species . Oh and at that time to help plant will
branch's along the streams. and grinns abut getting up off some of
those scraps. actually
Ray and Steve, you guys really have me going now. I printed both
instructions. I have an idea from Ray's information about making kits. My
grandson is in a scout troop.I want to talk to his scout master to see if he
would be interested. If so I will get enough wood to make the kits for the
Thanks for sharing Steve. a question ? do you use anything to treat
this box once built and if so how long before you set it out. . I
rmemember we built something years ago in scholl shop but I think it
was during the winter to give time for the new boards to dry out
from a staining
If you are going to do all that Lenny then think of being a
volunteer merit badge counselor . Lee
On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 04:50:39PM
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Ray and Steve, you guys really have me going now. I printed both
instructions. I have an idea from Ray's information about making
If there is a wall switch for this closet light it might be possible. If the
dcable comes to the switch and then to the light. There is made a swith and
outlet combination that fits a single gang box. This would solve many of the
problems discussed. Hopefully this switch is inside the
For the bird house planters that I make, I drill four 1/4 inch drainage
holes. One in each inside corner. Since driving rain can get inside. For the
instructions for the bluebird houses I did not read about the drainage
holes. Are these not necessary for a bluebird house?
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hi lenny the back of the floor is open i think it said 3/8s
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Thanks everyone for your advice and warnings. I am not going to have a new
outlet installed because I am planning to remodel those stairs in he nest year
or so and that wall will be going away. For the time being I am going to run
the cord of the surge protector around the corner to the
no lee, i did not put anything on the lumber. it will last a long time. well, i
am not sure of the snow.
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no, you do not need any holes in the bird houses.
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From: Lenny McHugh lmch...@verizon.net
To: handyman-blind blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 4:02 PM
Subject:
i like the idea of putting the hinges n to make easier access for
cleaning out the birds new house.
On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 05:03:54PM
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wrote:
no lee, i did not put anything on the lumber. it will last a long time. well,
i am not sure of the snow.
STEVE
Well Tom,
I must admit, I never read the labels. It seems obvious that I need to
read about the glue before I can trust it! The glue is carpenters glue
and I made the big assumption...
I will check the label and look into it further. That makes sense.
Getting glue on my clothes is a
A while ago under the subject of drain cleaners people mentioned a flexible
device with small fingers for picking up small objects. I believe they are
called mechanical fingers not mechanic's fingers. Yes Mechanic's do use them
for grabbing fallen objects. The mechanical fingers, I believe
You can find bottles with a roller but it won't have glue in it. They are an
accessory. Not sure if you can find them at the big box stores but all of your
online woodworking stores carry them.
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or i bleve you can get one with a magnet on the end
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Hi,
I have a dark wood ceiling and it is rather dusty. I'd like to clean it
with something and wonder what would be a good choice? Would an orange oil
or paste wax be good?
Thanks,
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