Re: [BlindHandyMan] The Top 20 Rejected Katie Couric Closing Lines "adult joke"

2006-09-15 Thread Bob
Well then can I get her to send it to the Jaws list so that she can call me and talk for a while. Thanks for your consideration, Bob - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, September 15, 2006 10:33 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHand

Re: [BlindHandyMan] blind techniques

2006-10-17 Thread Bob
Cool, Then it sounds like you solved your own problem. Bob - Original Message - From: Tom Fowle To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 1:42 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] blind techniques Mickey, HERE HERE! In spades. Although there may

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Driving and Flying.

2006-10-19 Thread Bob
Yes Victor, and then there are things you can't do well, such as climbing a ladder. Cheers, Bob - Original Message - From: Victor Gouveia To: Blind Handyman Listserv Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 3:47 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Driving and Flying. Tom Div

Re: [BlindHandyMan] muffler question

2006-11-04 Thread Bob
Hi Jim, I believe this should work, I have seen were other people had done this, actually I have even seen someone put a muffler on a shop vac to quiet it down,not sure how good it worked though it still sounded pretty loud to me, Bob - Original Message - From: jim To

Re: [BlindHandyMan] All bungged up!

2006-11-26 Thread Bob
Hey Dale, you might try your local auto parts store, what you are describing sounds allot like a universal freeze plug, not sure how big your hole is but they came in some fairly large sizes if I am remembering correctly. Bob - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens To

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Setting air compressor gage

2008-05-21 Thread Bob Kennedy
Is your leak down tester fixed for you to read? I used to have one from Sunn Electric and it had been converted so to speak... - Original Message - From: Larry Stansifer To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 2:42 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Setti

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Testing testing.

2008-05-21 Thread Bob Kennedy
I think you're the only one that doesn't want to be ignored... Do we have to study for all these tests? - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: BlindHandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 10:04 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Testing testing. Sorry, didn't wa

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Testing testing.

2008-05-21 Thread Bob Kennedy
Alright for you. Back in the corner... - Original Message - From: Larry Stansifer To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 4:04 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Testing testing. Ok-ok guys, I get in trouble for these controversial E-mails. It too

Re: [BlindHandyMan] 'replacement railings for a 3 hole pre cast stair setup

2008-05-22 Thread Bob Kennedy
No reason at all. Instead of using the masonry drill and a bolt and shield you would substitute a lag screw in its place. - Original Message - From: Larry Stansifer To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 10:07 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] 'replaceme

Re: [BlindHandyMan] soldering questions

2008-05-22 Thread Bob Kennedy
I do it much the same way Dale explained. You have to develop replacement ability for not watching the flame. As you get the flame centered on the diameter of the pipe the typical noise the flame makes will soften and almost hiss when you are centered and close enough to the pipe. You can u

Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting a circular hole

2008-05-23 Thread Bob Kennedy
A hole saw and a drill. - Original Message - From: Robert Riddle To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 2:19 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] cutting a circular hole I need to cut a circular hole in one of the boards comprising my picnic table for the um

Re: [BlindHandyMan] soldering questions

2008-05-25 Thread Bob Kennedy
Ed, I build or repair golf clubs as a hobby. One neat gadget I picked up along the way is something called a third hand. It is a pretty heavy piece of half inch steel with a goose neck and a big alligator clamp to hold the heat gun. It weighs in the area of 7 pounds so tipping it over takes

Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting a circular hole

2008-05-26 Thread Bob Kennedy
A Forstner bit is really more of a boring bit than a drill bit. It is used when you need to make a circular cut in something and need a flat bottom when finished. They are circular in shape and some have a spur in the center that is slightly longer than the cutters around the edge. If you a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] audio mags

2008-05-26 Thread Bob Kennedy
That is his email address not a web site. Notice the @ following woodworking fortheblind You have to write to Larry Martin directly and he'll answer you directly. - Original Message - From: Tom Hodges To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, May 26, 2008 9:22 AM Sub

Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting a circular hole

2008-05-27 Thread Bob Kennedy
Hmm... wonder if ACE sells them? On Mon, 26 May 2008, Bob Kennedy wrote: > A Forstner bit is really more of a boring bit than a drill bit. It is used when you need to make a circular cut in something and need a flat bottom when finished. They are circular in shape and some have a spu

Re: [BlindHandyMan] removing shanty, adding deck

2008-05-31 Thread Bob Kennedy
ch done as possible before I leave. So I might just settle back and work my butterfly garden till time to go. ........bob [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Re: [BlindHandyMan] summer storms and gutters

2008-05-31 Thread Bob Kennedy
You can get a piece of down spout and connect it to what you have to run away from the house. You can also take a piece of drain tile and do the same thing. One thing to consider with drain tile though. If you want to dig a small trench to bury it, get some of that landscape cloth and wrap th

Re: [BlindHandyMan] changing spark plugs on my Jeep

2008-05-31 Thread Bob Kennedy
I haven't looked at that particular engine in a while but you should feel good. The coil pack replaces the distributor and plug wire though, not the plug. One thing you will learn as you work on cars. You get what you pay for in tools. And sometimes you pay for what you got if you went barg

Re: [BlindHandyMan] changing spark plugs on my Jeep

2008-06-01 Thread Bob Kennedy
y 31, 2008, at 10:20 PM, Bob Kennedy wrote: > I haven't looked at that particular engine in a while but you should > feel good. The coil pack replaces the distributor and plug wire > though, not the plug. > > One thing you will learn as you work on cars. You

Re: [BlindHandyMan] changing spark plugs on my Jeep

2008-06-01 Thread Bob Kennedy
ey ever came back. grin On May 31, 2008, at 10:55 PM, robert Gilman wrote: > Sounds like you may have been using a wobble extension that are made > to let the socket wobble around a little to help get into some tight > areas. Bob > - Original Message - > From:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] changing spark plugs

2008-06-01 Thread Bob Kennedy
EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2008 6:05 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] changing spark plugs I'm so proud of you for changing the subject line too!!! hahaha You are exactly right about aluminum threads of any ki

Re: [BlindHandyMan] changing spark plugs

2008-06-01 Thread Bob Kennedy
m on the next tune-up. After thousands of miles of heating and cooling steel and aluminum develop a very-very close relationship. Bob, I am certain that you found this to be true in the marine industry as well. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: [BlindHandyMan] changing spark plugs

2008-06-01 Thread Bob Kennedy
removes them on > the > next tune-up. After thousands of miles of heating and cooling steel > and > aluminum develop a very-very close relationship. > Bob, I am certain that you found this to be true in the marine > industry as > well. > [Non-text portions of

Re: [BlindHandyMan]Modifying Sockett Extention Types

2008-06-01 Thread Bob Kennedy
. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2008 6:17 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] changing spark plugs on my Jeep If you are wondering about the wobble

Re: [BlindHandyMan] changing spark plugs

2008-06-01 Thread Bob Kennedy
x27;s perspective anything other than Bosche would get your warrantee voided. Same was true of BMW and Mercedes. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2008 7:51 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroup

Re: [BlindHandyMan] oil filters changing spark plugs

2008-06-01 Thread Bob Kennedy
te what my father used to do, not everything needs to be cranked as tight as you physically can turn it. He'd do that with everything including drink containers and drive the rest of us insane trying to get it open again. grin On Jun 1, 2008, at 8:19 AM, Bob Kennedy wrote:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] business end of an air impact

2008-06-02 Thread Bob Kennedy
I'd still use it. Most of them have a ring that you have to wiggle the socket over and I haven't seen one of them yet that stays in shape after a couple years. The worst that will happen is the socket will spin off. You can control that by not hitting the trigger until you have the socket ove

Re: [BlindHandyMan] business end of an air impact

2008-06-02 Thread Bob Kennedy
ail if you reached for it... - Original Message - From: Robert j To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 02, 2008 9:37 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] business end of an air impact Bob Thanks for that info. I always try to be safety coucous but really did n

Re: [BlindHandyMan] business end of an air impact

2008-06-02 Thread Bob Kennedy
2008 9:39 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] business end of an air impact I agree with Bob. I have a 1/2 inch pneumatic impact gun and the ball is missing also. I do the same thing, making sure the socket is on the nut before hitting the trigger. Once in a while it will fall off and roll a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] ignition gaps on a Briggs and Stratton

2008-06-04 Thread Bob Kennedy
The quickest way to set the air gap between the mag and coil is with a file card. Loosen the bolts on the coil and slide the file card between the coil and flywheel. Turn the flywheel by hand until the magnets snap the coil against the file card. Tighten the bolts down and remove the card.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Replacing a roof

2008-06-04 Thread Bob Kennedy
If you have an air compressor, a coiled roofing nailer will be priceless. I love the Bostich a division of Stanley. You can get a reconditioned one on Amazon for about $155 or so. As for the supplies, if you are taking off the shingles, don't even think about going back together without rep

Re: [BlindHandyMan] ignition gaps on a Briggs and Stratton

2008-06-05 Thread Bob Kennedy
ow can I think. It is a cylicon based spray cleaner. I also can blow it off with the air nozzle with my air compressor. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Bob Kennedy Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 7:49 PM To: blindhandyman@yaho

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Accurate scale

2008-06-05 Thread Bob Kennedy
The Science for the Blind site started by Tom Benham is now captek talking tools captek.net It's expensive there too but they are willing to invent to work with you... - Original Message - From: Tom Fowle To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 2:00 PM

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Bio Degradable Diesel Vs. # 1 Diesel

2008-06-05 Thread Bob Kennedy
The cons are you'll have a bunch of fat people following you around because the exhaust smells like McDonalds fries. - Original Message - From: Rhonda & Steve To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 8:18 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Bio Degradable Dies

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Zoom Text

2008-06-07 Thread Bob Kennedy
Best bet is to do a search for Zoom text and compare it to probably the biggest competitor Magic from Freedom Scientific. From what I hear Zoom is best by far. But you'll get more answers by searching the archives at each of the blind computer sites. Might have to do a search for them too a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Zoom Text

2008-06-07 Thread Bob Kennedy
AMEN! - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2008 9:31 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Zoom Text Come on! Couldn't someone just say for example that Zoomtext is a screen magnifier programme which enlarges a p

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Zoom Text

2008-06-08 Thread Bob Kennedy
Well I can sure identify with the lack of humor. - Original Message - From: Trouble To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2008 1:06 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Zoom Text its called pass the buck. Didn't you know that is easier than answering a qu

Re: [BlindHandyMan] check engine gas cap

2008-06-09 Thread Bob Kennedy
Quite often what happens is the cords that make up the core of the tire can shift or once in a while not be strung correctly in the molding and that caused the tire to roll over itself so to speak. Once the cord or belts shifts it will wear for a short while and then explode the tire. -

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Getting paint off the car

2008-06-11 Thread Bob Kennedy
I think that's how you spell it. Smells like lighter fluid. It's made by DuPont I believe. The only other suggestion I might have is to try some rubbing compound and if you have a buffer it will save your hands and arms a lot of work. You can probably buff through the paint. As a last res

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Odors in hardwood floors

2008-06-11 Thread Bob Kennedy
Or there is something you can pick up called nature's miracle. Try either one out but remember to use the vinegar and water solution afterwards and you might consider putting some paste wax on when you're all done. - Original Message - From: cheetah To: blindhandyman@yahoogroup

Re: [BlindHandyMan] broken bolt

2008-06-11 Thread Bob Kennedy
If it's a bolt, you can try drifting it out with a punch. If it's threaded that won't work though. If it's threaded, try using a drill bit and see if you can spin it loose with the drill. Chances are it's just held in place with some corrosion. - Original Message - From: Robert

Re: [BlindHandyMan] making a useable white cane?

2008-06-15 Thread Bob Kennedy
Mike, Feel free to post that info on our list as well. - Original Message - From: Mike & Barbara To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 6:00 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] making a useable white cane? Hi Tunecollector, I will contact you off li

Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting straight lines

2008-06-15 Thread Bob Kennedy
Victor is using a hand saw which the metal will deflect when the blade hits it. I can tell you from past carelessness if you hit a T square with a circular saw blade, especially a carbide tipped one, you will hear it before you realize you have destroyed it. I didn't hit a T square but I've hi

Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting straight lines

2008-06-15 Thread Bob Kennedy
ProGrip makes the saw guide you are talking about. They have different lengths up to about 100 inches, just over 8 feet. The link is justclamps.com Just type in ProGrip in the search box and you'll find them all. They have a plastic saw guide you can screw to the bottom of your saw but I do

Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting straight lines

2008-06-15 Thread Bob Kennedy
There ya go David. That's exactly how the one works I just wrote about. - Original Message - From: "David W Wood" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 7:29 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] cutting straight lines >I HAVE A SYSTEM WHICH WAS SENT TO ME BY A GERMAN FRIEND SOM

Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting straight lines

2008-06-15 Thread Bob Kennedy
guide you have to add that measurement to the cut as well or you'll be off by about an inch and a half... - Original Message - From: Victor Gouveia To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 10:10 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting straight l

Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting straight lines

2008-06-15 Thread Bob Kennedy
I think one problem with the battery saw is they need to be able to wind up and to be pushed easier. You have to let the saw work for you instead of trying to ram it through. I can cut several 2 by whatever boards before losing power from the battery but I use a more aggressive blade and let

Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting straight lines

2008-06-15 Thread Bob Kennedy
ate priced Circular saw will do nicely. Thanks all for the suggestions. On Jun 15, 2008, at 7:24 AM, Bob Kennedy wrote: > Victor is using a hand saw which the metal will deflect when the > blade hits it. I can tell you from past carelessness if you hit a T > square with a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Window Wells

2008-06-15 Thread Bob Kennedy
You nailed the problem with the shop vac. You'll pull up a lot of gravel. Unfortunately I don't have a novel idea for cleaning. I've always just raked the junk to 1 side and pitched it out by hand. Like I said nothing new there. - Original Message - From: Mike Rusk To: blindh

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Air tools and oil

2008-06-16 Thread Bob Kennedy
There is a special grade and all you have to do is ask for air tool oil. If they don't seem to know what you are talking about be real careful about taking what they give you. Most times air tool oil comes in a squeeze bottle. There are some substitutes you can use that will do a good job a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sliding bevel square.

2008-06-18 Thread Bob Kennedy
It looks like apiece of wood with a steel blade sticking part way out. I have one and it works well. The steel blade has a slot cut in it and there is a bolt with a thumb screw, about the size of a quarter that locks everything in place. There is a slot cut in the wood allowing you to take th

Re: [BlindHandyMan] mettle verses shingle roof

2008-06-19 Thread Bob Kennedy
If installed correctly a metal roof will withstand a 150 MPH hurricane. A consideration for those of us in the South. One fault I have with them, if you ever plan to get up on the roof you will need a rope just to stay on it. We have one on our house in South Carolina and when I was on it e

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Mortgage Loan for Persons with disabilities MP3 File

2008-06-23 Thread Bob Kennedy
As a last resort you can copy and paste into a word processing program and carry on. - Original Message - From: Claudia To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 8:00 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Mortgage Loan for Persons with disabilities MP3 File

Re: [BlindHandyMan] the nut with a bolt problems

2008-06-23 Thread Bob Kennedy
I've run across your problem many times before. Keep in mind the washers are rubber. Spraying them with petroleum based sprays will mean you have to replace them anyway. My cure for this is to get one of those "mini hack saws." You can adjust the length of blade that sticks out and there i

Re: [BlindHandyMan] the nut with a bolt problems

2008-06-24 Thread Bob Kennedy
uesday, June 24, 2008 9:03 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] the nut with a bolt problems Bob, I've never heard of the mini-hax saw. I'll add this to the list of things I have to check out. I knew the washers would have to be replaced as it was their deterioration that led to this p

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Surfboard Accessible TV Remote

2008-06-24 Thread Bob Kennedy
Hi Ed, I just ordered it. - Original Message - From: Edward Przybylek To: BlindHandyMan Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 10:27 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Surfboard Accessible TV Remote Hi all, A short time ago, one of the topics on this list was the Surfboard TV remote

Re: [BlindHandyMan] the nut with a bolt problems

2008-06-25 Thread Bob Kennedy
al Message - From: Bob Kennedy To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 9:44 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] the nut with a bolt problems You can get them at any hardware store. They are basically a plastic frame with a set screw or large thumb wheel that pinches th

Re: [BlindHandyMan] How is your front end?

2008-06-26 Thread Bob Kennedy
Shocks control up and down not side to side. So don't push it away from you so much as trying to lift up on the fender under the wheel and see how easy it moves. It will feel like it is rolling side to side but it isn't. Another way they used to teach was to put your knee on the bumper and th

Re: [BlindHandyMan] How is your front end?

2008-06-26 Thread Bob Kennedy
Lee, Don't know how much looking around you've done on that engine, but it is a 318 minus 2 cylinders. The pistons lifters valves are all the same sizes there's just less of them. If you ever develop a rear main seal leak, buy the seal for the 318. It's a 2 piece and will go right in and w

Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to tell if you need new shock absorbers

2008-06-27 Thread Bob Kennedy
It's past time to replace them if they've never been done before. - Original Message - From: Scott Howell To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 6:54 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to tell if you need new shock absorbers Now out of curiosity, we

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Emergency plumbing repair!

2008-06-28 Thread Bob Kennedy
I have had that happen when my water was drawn from a well. Copper doesn't rust but it can deteriorate with different minerals. We eventually had to plug the well line off and have county water installed because of the condition of the underground water supply. Just a thought if you ever ha

Re: [BlindHandyMan] question sump pump

2008-06-28 Thread Bob Kennedy
If you can find a way to pump the water back into the pool it would work. But the water won't be any cleaner going back in. - Original Message - From: Matt To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 9:55 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question sump pump

Re: [BlindHandyMan] question sump pump

2008-06-29 Thread Bob Kennedy
is now, I fill the pool in the morning, and by evening, I empty it. Matt - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 10:29 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question sump pump If you can find a way to pump the water

Re: [BlindHandyMan] trim

2008-06-29 Thread Bob Kennedy
Some time ago I found myself doing trim on quite a few doors. I made me a template with I believe a quarter inch reveal. I stood the side piece up and then slid the template along the jam to space it evenly. I use a brad nailer to put them in place so once everything was set it was easy from

Re: [BlindHandyMan] changing fan belt

2008-06-30 Thread Bob Kennedy
Well since most shops are getting $75 an hour or better I'd sure give it a whirl. The easiest way to work on that engine is to take the front passenger side tire off. Inside the fender well you'll find a series of 10 millimeter bolts holding the splash guard in place. Only take off the plast

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Bicycle Repair 101 Questions

2008-07-03 Thread Bob Kennedy
The pliers you are talking about are called external snap ring pliers. But don't waste your money. I'd start with some fairly rough sand paper and get rid of as much rust as you can. Then spray your favorite rust treatment around the shoulder of the clamp. You don't need much spread on t

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Changing a gas tank/F150

2008-07-05 Thread Bob Kennedy
I would think they could disconnect when under pressure. - Original Message - From: NLG To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2008 5:11 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Changing a gas tank/F150 Hi, I installed a new gas tank on a 2000 F150 and forgot to

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Changing a gas tank/F150

2008-07-05 Thread Bob Kennedy
ouble check that everything was hooked back up! Actually, I did double check but didn't realize that I forgot to put the clips back on untill I went to put the new filter on and saw the clips. Oh well, it's back underneath the SOB again tomorrow! - Original Message ----- From: Bo

Re: [BlindHandyMan] hello, and a quick question

2008-07-07 Thread Bob Kennedy
Hey Tyler, How's the wrestling coming along? - Original Message - From: Tyler Littlefield To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 11:44 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] hello, and a quick question Hello, My name is tyler--I'm 17, currently going in to

Re: [BlindHandyMan] mitering trim

2008-07-07 Thread Bob Kennedy
Kind of like taking a round ball and trying to hit it square with a round bat. - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 10:14 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] mitering trim Scott, I can do all the math to calcu

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Rewire Ceiling fan to wall switch

2008-07-10 Thread Bob Kennedy
Inside the box on the ceiling you'll have to join a couple wires together. Coming from the wall switch there should be a white and a black wire. Coming from your fan there should be a black, white and probably a blue. The black usually runs the fan and the blue usually runs the lights. The

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Rewire Ceiling fan to wall switch

2008-07-11 Thread Bob Kennedy
- Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 11, 2008 12:29 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Rewire Ceiling fan to wall switch Aloha Bob, The last sentence of your message looks like your email program decided that it didn

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Hanging wind chimes

2008-07-12 Thread Bob Kennedy
Do you have a tree in the yard? We get a lot of strong winds at times in this area and I didn't want the chimes on the deck. I moved them to a limb on the tree to cut down on noise at night and there is more wind going through the tree than on the deck. - Original Message - From: "N

Re: [BlindHandyMan] changing ceeling fan blades.

2008-07-12 Thread Bob Kennedy
I don't think new blades will increase the breeze. You can take one off and show it to someone in a home center or a fan specialty shop to see if they have a replacement blade. Don't run the fan if you take a blade off. If it is older, more than likely what you have is a tired motor and the wh

Re: [BlindHandyMan] a stairs question.

2008-07-13 Thread Bob Kennedy
They also sell no slip strips at home centers. Looks like a long piece of sand paper and sticks to the step. You don't have to pain using these it goes over what is in place already. Haven't ever tried it for its intended use on a step so I don't know how well it works when wet. But that is

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Drill Bits

2008-07-14 Thread Bob Kennedy
>From time to time Woodcraft will put a bunch of the most popular drill bits on >sale as a package. I bought their special on brad points for $29 and I think >there's over 100 bits in a nice divided steel box. Not an index by any means, >but they have a bunch of different sizes in each compart

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Fuel Line Stuck

2008-07-15 Thread Bob Kennedy
Unfortunately if it has sat for a couple years you'll probably be better off replacing everything. The outside of the fuel line will be a bit brittle and probably showing signs of dry rot. The inside will be in worse shape. Fuel lines as they age start to shed and after sitting dried out for

Re: [BlindHandyMan] tightening oil filters

2008-07-15 Thread Bob Kennedy
Only use a wrench to get it off. You ruin the O ring over tightening it. If the filter is mounted vertically you should put some oil inside the filter first, wipe a little on the O ring and tighten it by hand. I've never had a leak this way. But in my early days, and some of you weren't ali

Re: [BlindHandyMan] router bits

2008-07-15 Thread Bob Kennedy
The bit you are looking for to ease the edge is called a chamfer bit. It will just flare some near the top and put that nice neat softened edge on your desk. Don't know of a book or document to tell you about shapes. It's best to hold one and trace the bit. Hopefully you'll be able to visu

Re: [BlindHandyMan] refrigerant

2008-07-15 Thread Bob Kennedy
Unless it has 134A, you'll need to have a certification to buy any other kind of freon. - Original Message - From: Robert Riddle To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 7:36 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] refrigerant Our freezer died. I think it probabl

Re: [BlindHandyMan] auto maintenance

2008-07-16 Thread Bob Kennedy
Actually you need to mix coolant at 50 50 to protect against overheating. Adding straight coolant will retain more heat than the mixture will and in most parts of the country overheating is a reality. - Original Message - From: Jimmy Podsim To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Brake Fluid Loss

2008-07-17 Thread Bob Kennedy
I'm with Larry on the booster being the first place to check. Beyond the booster you'll have to use the old groper scope method and trace the lines. If you're not seeing any fluid on the ground it has to be going somewhere and the booster has a nice way of getting rid of it. It's always possi

Re: [BlindHandyMan] car starting problem

2008-07-17 Thread Bob Kennedy
Unless he's restoring it for show purposes I don't know why he wouldn't have used at least an H E I system from a later model, 75 or after Chevy. It can be the ignition switch as well but those resistors were infamous for giving out. And bypassing it will melt the points. I believe the wire

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Re:Brake Fluid Loss

2008-07-18 Thread Bob Kennedy
There ya go. That's what I was talking about. - Original Message - From: Gil Laster To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; Post to Blind Handyman Sent: Friday, July 18, 2008 4:01 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Re:Brake Fluid Loss I had a mysterious brake fluid leak. There was no evidence of

Re: [BlindHandyMan] fixing a freezer compressor

2008-07-19 Thread Bob Kennedy
It's not that hard if you can solder with silver solder. Which means you have to use acetylene. You have to own a vacuum pump to evacuate the system and it has to hold a vacuum for about an hour to boil out any moisture that will get in the system while it's open. Of course evacuating a syste

Re: [BlindHandyMan] disposal

2008-07-21 Thread Bob Kennedy
If you're getting a new one let that company take the old one away for you. - Original Message - From: Robert Riddle To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 2:10 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] disposal Well, as this freezer is toast, whom should I call t

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Final Words Over Dan's Shop Vac

2008-07-22 Thread Bob Kennedy
Well put! Maybe Dan could sprinkle some plaster dust over it before it's carried off to it's final resting place. - Original Message - From: Donnie Parrett To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 1:47 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Final Words Over Dan's S

Re: [BlindHandyMan] router safety and night time in the country

2008-07-22 Thread Bob Kennedy
Ever meet up with a snake while walking at night? I lived in the country and one decided to visit me under a car I was working under. My second Seeing Eye dog killed it. About a 24 inch copper head. - Original Message - From: clifford To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent

Re: [BlindHandyMan] router safety and night time in the country

2008-07-22 Thread Bob Kennedy
I'm a believer in bruising the head of the serpent... - Original Message - From: clifford To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:19 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] router safety and night time in the country Dear Bob: I have heard s

Re: [BlindHandyMan] ice maker problem

2008-07-27 Thread Bob Kennedy
Did you get a service contract with it? If so the parts are free and you only have to pay the service call and they will replace it for you. If no service agreement you can get your model and serial number and order a new ice maker yourself. They are fairly straight forward to install and on

Re: [BlindHandyMan] learned a hardware term or keeping the gate shut

2008-07-29 Thread Bob Kennedy
I've found the cheapest way to keep our lab from taking a stroll is to latch the gate which he can unlatch. Then I wrap a bungie cord around the 2 gates and stretch them out to hook on the wire. He hasn't been able to figure that one out yet... - Original Message - From: Tom Fowle

Re: [BlindHandyMan] box wrenches

2008-07-30 Thread Bob Kennedy
Well you can probably use them a lot just not with a lot of torque. But then I can shell the teeth off a Snapon ratchet too. - Original Message - From: Rhonda & Steve To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:10 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] box wr

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Harbor freight site

2008-07-30 Thread Bob Kennedy
You're going to have to make something up if you want to sound like you're running for office. I don't know won't get any votes... - Original Message - From: David Ferrin To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 10:34 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Ha

Re: [BlindHandyMan] washing machine trouble

2008-07-31 Thread Bob Kennedy
Depending on brand and age, it might not be worth it. Today most weights are molded into the tub and balanced before leaving the factory. This is an area you have to be pretty exact. Think about this. When you put 10 or 15 pounds of dry clothes in the machine, the first thing that happens i

Re: [BlindHandyMan] new wrenches

2008-08-01 Thread Bob Kennedy
I can tell you if Glenn says he put them to a test he isn't kidding. He's a strong old man. Older than me anyway by a few months. - Original Message - From: GLENN PERMAR To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, August 01, 2008 11:27 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] new

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Air ratchet.

2008-08-02 Thread Bob Kennedy
Sounds like the old Rodak brand. I'd take it back and exchange it. On some air ratchets there is a round screw on the back that you can get some adjustment from. But most times it is a nylon bushing inside that has either crumbled or somehow come apart. The bushing works with a spring to ret

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Making a Steel Gate

2008-08-05 Thread Bob Kennedy
I haven't looked to see if anyone answered this yet or not. But what you are missing is in arc welding the rod is the bonding agent. Dragging the rod across the metal or steel to weld creates a spark much like toughing a pair of jumper cables together. Only on an industrial strength level. I

Re: [BlindHandyMan] How do I fix Windows sounds?

2008-08-05 Thread Bob Kennedy
Remember the email warning is set inside the email program. The choices of sounds is done where Tyler said to go. - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 8:41 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] How do I fix Windows s

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Making a Steel Gate

2008-08-05 Thread Bob Kennedy
t: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Making a Steel Gate Bob, what thickness of steel can one weld with the average home electric welder? Thanks. - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 8:49 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Mak

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Making a Steel Gate

2008-08-06 Thread Bob Kennedy
So, a little welder like that would be sufficient for sticking angle iron or square tubing together? That is well worth knowing. Thanks. - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 9:37 PM Subject: Re

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