Re: [BlindHandyMan] the podcasts are awesome.

2010-08-24 Thread agent086b
At least think about doing one show to let us know what you all have been doing. What projects etc. You blokes are the reason I am purchasing more more stuff for my shop. Next thing to be thrown out of the shop is the wife's car. Getting tired of having to get her to move it every time I

Re: [BlindHandyMan] using an air nailer and an air compressor

2010-05-10 Thread Agent086b
. - Original Message - From: Agent086b To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2010 6:45 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] using an air nailer and an air compressor Hi, do I take it you don't drain the condensation out of the compressor? I have

[BlindHandyMan] Triton router table

2010-05-09 Thread Agent086b
Hi all, does anybody own a Triton router Table? I have recently purchased one and am having a little problem working out all the pieces. If anybody does I really could use some help. Thanks, Max.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] using an air nailer and an air compressor

2010-05-09 Thread Agent086b
Hi, do I take it you don't drain the condensation out of the compressor? I have been doing this every time I turn it off. Not sure if this is necessary but a lot of water comes out at times. Max. On 10/05/2010 08:15, Phil Parr wrote: I have had an air compressor for a while now and never

[BlindHandyMan] Cutting depth per cut

2010-04-10 Thread Agent086b
Hi all, well have just purchased my first router and router table so will have many questions. For a start. If I wish to make a plunge cut, with say a 12 mm diameter bit. what is the maximum depth I should go for a first pass? I am not sure if this is explaining myself correctly, so I will

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cutting depth per cut

2010-04-10 Thread Agent086b
the bit, you can make the end cuts as deep as they need to end up. Then come back and cut no more than an eighth, of an inch, 5 millimeters over there. - Original Message - From: Agent086b To: Handyman Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 3:05 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cutting depth per cut

2010-04-10 Thread Agent086b
: Agent086b To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 5:53 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cutting depth per cut Hi, well there is a lot to comprehend in this info. I have a big new Triton router and will be using a 12 mm shafted bit,. I think that is about

[BlindHandyMan] Output valtage from a USB

2010-03-01 Thread Agent086b
Hi all, does anybody know the output voltage from a USB port on a computer. I wish to charge something but I don't know that voltage. Thanks for any advice. Max.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Output valtage from a USB

2010-03-01 Thread Agent086b
Sorry for this. I forgot to ask if it is AC or DC current. Max. Original Message Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Output valtage from a USB From: Agent086b agent_0...@internode.on.net To: Handyman blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, 2 March 2010 08:30:12 Hi all, does

[BlindHandyMan] Changing a CD drive to a DVD.

2010-02-11 Thread Agent086b
Hello all, I am having a bit of a brain fade. I wish to pull out my CD drive and put in a DVD one. I have put in a CD drive before but I have forgotten to get the old one out. I know to disconnect the cables, there is one screw in the side of the CD drive that I can remove. Is there any thing

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Changing a CD drive to a DVD.

2010-02-11 Thread Agent086b
Thanks to you all for the help. There were only two screws holding it in they were all on one side. I have now put them back with one on each side. All appears to work except for that stupid Jaws activation. for those using JFW remember any change you make with hardware can cause needing re

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Alining a saw blade when ripping

2009-12-05 Thread Agent086b
Yes thanks, I tried the NFB email address with no reply. Max. Original Message Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Alining a saw blade when ripping From: Tom Fowle fo...@ski.org To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, 6 December 2009 06:06:03 Max, If you can get ahold of a

[BlindHandyMan] Alining a saw blade when ripping

2009-12-04 Thread Agent086b
Hi all, the earlier question and answers got me thinking. When ripping I find it hard to measure from the fence to the saw blade accurately. What wonderful answers can we get to this one. Thanks as always for the help. Max.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Alining a saw blade when ripping

2009-12-04 Thread Agent086b
. earlier, Agent086b, wrote: Hi all, the earlier question and answers got me thinking. When ripping I find it hard to measure from the fence to the saw blade accurately. What wonderful answers can we get to this one. Thanks as always for the help. Max. John [Non-text portions

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Aligning a saw blade when ripping

2009-12-04 Thread Agent086b
with the width you are talking about. Do you have a couple of hypothetical measurements you'd be interested in setting and I'll tell you how I do it on mine. Al -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Agent086b Sent

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Alining a saw blade when ripping

2009-12-04 Thread Agent086b
is not to excessive. Ray From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Agent086b Sent: Saturday, 5 December 2009 11:54 AM To: Handyman Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Alining a saw blade when ripping Hi all, the earlier question and answers got me

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Alining a saw blade when ripping

2009-12-04 Thread Agent086b
as well. Remember the saw blade is designed to cut things much tougher than plastic and we don't want to have to tell you the best ways to deal with plastic shards that you ended up wearing... hahaha - Original Message - From: Agent086b To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Music in my shed

2009-11-28 Thread Agent086b
Message - From: Agent086b To: Handyman Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 12:30 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Music in my shed Hi all, not sure if this will be considered handyman stuff or not. I wish to set up a set of speakers in my shed so as I can listen

[BlindHandyMan] Music in my shed

2009-11-27 Thread Agent086b
Hi all, not sure if this will be considered handyman stuff or not. I wish to set up a set of speakers in my shed so as I can listen to music when working on my projects. I am not able to run wires underground as I must go under a large area of concrete. I could run a conduit from the house to

[BlindHandyMan] Using a Router

2009-11-17 Thread Agent086b
Hi all, I am interested in playing with a router. I have no experience with one of these, but I have the opportunity to borrow one. I have a good idea some of the things you can do with one.Do any of you who are totals use a router? thanks for any and all advice. Max.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using a Router

2009-11-17 Thread Agent086b
edges. - Original Message - From: Agent086b agent_0...@internode.on.net To: Handyman blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 9:20 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Using a Router Hi all, I am interested in playing with a router. I have no experience with one

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Talking tape measures

2009-11-07 Thread Agent086b
Well, put me down for both if the price is at all reasonable. I sure would like a better tape measure. Max. Dale Leavens wrote: OK Tom, Why don't we attack this problem? Is the sprocket method really the most reliable means of indexing a digital tape measure? How about a LED and photo

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Removing rust

2009-11-05 Thread Agent086b
Hi, you need to brush off most of the rust first with a wire brush. Then you get what we call hear a rust converter. I think this is phosphoric acid. Not sure how to spell that though. you follow the directions on that. Then you use a mettle primer then paint as you would any metal surface.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Measuring again

2009-11-03 Thread Agent086b
this stuff than it took to build it. Sorry for being so long winded. Paul Franklin - Original Message - From: Agent086b To: Handyman Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 4:15 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Measuring again Hi all, some months ago

[BlindHandyMan] Measuring again

2009-11-02 Thread Agent086b
Hi all, some months ago there was a lot of discussion on a measuring stick. I seam to remember that you slide a stick in to a tube and lock it somehow. Unfortunately I have lost the email describing how to build one of these things. I have a talking tape measure, but I would like some sort of

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Measuring again

2009-11-02 Thread Agent086b
actually built one yet. When I think of making one I always start getting too complicated. GRIN Tom Fowle On Tue, Nov 03, 2009 at 08:15:08AM +1100, Agent086b wrote: Hi all, some months ago there was a lot of discussion on a measuring stick. I seam to remember that you slide a stick

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Measuring again

2009-11-02 Thread Agent086b
Thanks, I will check this out. Tom Fowle wrote: Max, I think NFB has something about international ordering? Aren't they supposed to help the blind? tom On Tue, Nov 03, 2009 at 08:41:31AM +1100, Agent086b wrote: Thanks I will take a look at that page. Don't think I can purchase

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Mildew

2009-09-12 Thread Agent086b
Please, I would appreciate this also as I thought that was a table spoon measure in cooking. I did not know what we were measuring. thanks, Max. frank cunningham wrote: I should have asked this earlier, refresh my mind On TSP please? Frank - Original Message - From: RJ To:

[BlindHandyMan] Fastening foil insolation

2009-08-29 Thread Agent086b
Hi all, as we are just heading in to spring I am thinking about the coming summer. I need to put some foil insulation in my shed. The wooden rafters are held up with metal posts. I should have no problems fastening to the rafters I thought I would use my air stapler to do this. I was thinking of

[BlindHandyMan] Keeping hand straight when driving nails

2009-08-29 Thread Agent086b
Hi again all, I asked the following question the other day in the wrong way and did not make myself clear. When using my palm nailer driving any size nail. How do you keep your hand straight? I find as I press down on the nailer I must slightly be on an angle as I often bend the nail I am

Re: [BlindHandyMan] palm nailer and copper tacks

2009-08-27 Thread Agent086b
Hi all, sorry if I mist it. Was there an answer to this one? A further similar question. How do you all tell if your hand is straight when driving a nail with the palm nailer? I find I bend a nail quite easy. Thanks for any help. Max. Lenny McHugh wrote: We have a fairly heavy door mat that