Re: [BlindHandyMan] What oil to use on Colorado Leather shoes

I don't know, from that last email it sounds like molasses will do the trick. cheers, d - Original Message - From: rayb...@westnet.com.au To: Blindhandyman@Yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2010 7:33 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] What oil to use on Colorado Leather

Re: [BlindHandyMan] mower issue

what type of additive do you use? thanks, david David Engebretson Jr., CTO Peace Weaver Hosting Need web hosting? Come visit us at PeaceWeaverHosting.com - Original Message - From: Edward Przybylek To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 6:31 AM

Re: [BlindHandyMan] mower issue

Actually that could be it. the problem goes away if i loosen the gas cap, too. Thanks, David David Engebretson Jr., CTO Peace Weaver Hosting Need web hosting? Come visit us at PeaceWeaverHosting.com - Original Message - From: jim To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Supporting a chimney

excellent p.s. advice. David Engebretson Jr., CTO Peace Weaver Hosting Need web hosting? Come visit us at PeaceWeaverHosting.com - Original Message - From: RJ To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 02, 2010 7:27 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Supporting a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Supporting a chimney

Oh, Dan, I've removed the entire chimney. If your wife likes the chimney for aesthetics you can always get a plastic one like those plastic santa's you put on your roof. santa will still be able to fit down that plastic one, believe me. David Engebretson Jr., CTO Peace Weaver Ho

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Supporting a chimney

Yah, Jim, almost like they should call it a widows chimney. David Engebretson Jr., CTO Peace Weaver Hosting Need web hosting? Come visit us at PeaceWeaverHosting.com - Original Message - From: jim To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 02, 2010 7:17 PM

[BlindHandyMan] mower issue

My mower stops running after a few minutes of mowing unless I open the throttle while I prime it with the little rubber bulb on the side of the carb. This must be a tell tale sign of a specific issue... anyone know what it is? thermometer? clogged primer? need a new motor? thanks, david [N

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Supporting a chimney

It's very realistic to remove chimney. Just a little engineering involved which equalls dollars, of course. In both houses I have I've removed the chimneys because they were over 100 years old and serious earthquake and storm risks. Cheers, David Engebretson Jr., CTO Peace Weav

Re: [BlindHandyMan] sensguard hearing protection

cool, do you have a direct link to purchase these? thanks, david David Engebretson Jr., CTO Peace Weaver Hosting Need web hosting? Come visit us at PeaceWeaverHosting.com - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh To: handyman-blind Sent: Monday, August 02, 2010 12:51 PM

Re: [BlindHandyMan] help with new talking multimeter

Hello, How much did you pay for this toy, er, tool? Thanks, David David Engebretson Jr., CTO Peace Weaver Hosting Need web hosting? Come visit us at PeaceWeaverHosting.com - Original Message - From: Peter Mikochik To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 30, 2010

[BlindHandyMan] cleaning metal door knobs

I've got some old door knobs and plates that cover the locking mechanisms that need some cleaning. Not sure what types of metal they are - just a hodge podge of antiquie ish knobs. any suggestions for a cleaning material that won't hurt the metal but will get it clean? thanks, david [Non-t

Re: [BlindHandyMan] the name of the screws with the tool in the box

They also make asquare phillips combo. I bought some screws the other day and bought a new bit for it - askedfor help at Lowes... sure am glad i asked because either the technology got better or i finally bought the correct size bit for the screws i bought. Works like a dream. cheers, d -

Re: [BlindHandyMan] OT? Talks for Verizon

Yah, but they basically banished me for talking about windows mobile phones using talks. They are all about the Nokia version. shrug. - Original Message - From: Trouble To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 4:15 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] OT? Ta

[BlindHandyMan] OT? Talks for Verizon

I have been searching high and low for a community of people who are using Talks for their Moto Q9. Does anyone know of such a community? Is anyone else using Talks with the Moto Q9? Is this off topic for this list? I have my cell phone with me while I'm working in my woodshop. smile. I ca

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers

Hey Andy, Did you and Miranda buy a home? Congradts, if so. Still working on a family? I have a bit of light detection in my periphery, so it might be different for me, but if you want the lawn to look perfect my suggestion is to hire somebody to do it. smile. Hope all is well, David [Non

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Output valtage from a USB

And don't draw more than half an amp because the voltage will drop off significantly. - Original Message - From: Ray Boyce To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 01, 2010 2:03 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Output valtage from a USB Hi Max USB volt

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Output valtage from a USB

DC. - Original Message - From: Agent086b To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 01, 2010 1:36 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Output valtage from a USB Sorry for this. I forgot to ask if it is AC or DC current. Max. Original Message

Re: [BlindHandyMan] FYI - More info on NLS book player

Great information, thanks. Do we obtain the players through our local talking book and braille library, or? Thanks again, David [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

RE: [BlindHandyMan] New storm door.

door. On your older home were there at any time wooden storm doors? Lee On Mon, Oct 12, 2009 at 09:29:25AM -0700, David Engebretson Jr. wrote: > I've got some very off-size doors (house built in 1924). Any suggestions on > how to get doors that will fit? I don't really

RE: [BlindHandyMan] New storm door.

I've got some very off-size doors (house built in 1924). Any suggestions on how to get doors that will fit? I don't really want to special order storm doors - way too expensive. Thanks for your thoughts, David From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Be

[BlindHandyMan] gas stove oddity...

My gas stove (the oven) keeps firing off at random intervals. Any suggestions? Thanks, David

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Little Giant ladder.

My gutters are 12.5 feet high. Think 15 feet will give me enough angle to clean the gutters safely? Thanks, David [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Little Giant ladder.

What do they normally retail for? Thanks, david From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dan Rossi Sent: Friday, August 28, 2009 7:28 AM To: Blind Handyman List Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Little Giant ladder. Just a heads up, but w

RE: [BlindHandyMan] cutting off fence posts

] cutting off fence posts A riciprocating saw would do the trick. Blessings Tom -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> ]On Behalf Of David

[BlindHandyMan] cutting off fence posts

I'm building a fence and have a bunch of fence posts that I figure will be much easier to try and cut off evenly rather than try and get them all in at the right height when I pour the concrete. Any ideas how to do this safely? How do the professionals do it? Thanks, David

[BlindHandyMan] reciprocating saw

I've got a Milwaukee reciprocating saw that has stopped working. There is this ceramic thing twixt two caps near the trigger that I expect is a fuse. Is this a fuse? Does anyone know where to get those fuses, or maybe a fuse rebuild kit? I think I might have lost one of the springs. I'm pretty

[BlindHandyMan] homelite weed wacker: UT 20638

I've got this weed wacker with no battery charger, it's the HomeLite UT20638. Anybody have ideas what type of voltage/amperage it needs and where the plug in is? A description of the plug type would be awesome. I've had my fingers all over it and can't find it. Thanks, David

RE: [BlindHandyMan] rebuilding a carbeurator

first because there are so many different styles. I don't need brands and horse power. Just a short on what it looks like and how it's mounted. - Original Message ----- From: David Engebretson Jr. To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> Sent: M

[BlindHandyMan] rebuilding a carbeurator

I've got a lawn mower that has been sitting for some time and would like to rebuild the carb. at least clean all the old gas out and give it some love so it will run well again. Any tips for doing this as a blind handyman? Thanks, David [Non-text portions of this message have been re

[BlindHandyMan] back up sounds

I have a 2 year old who really wants to add back up noises to his remote controlled dump truck. I was thinking, as an electronics engineer, that I could tap into the power from the batteries and add some kind of circuit to make a little beep beep while in reverse. Then I thought there is proba

RE: [BlindHandyMan] tightening oil filters

I usually put some oil on the seal itself and then tighten it down by hand. Cheers, David -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Schwery Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 2:59 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHand

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Getting paint off the car

hood, roof trunk and side. The guy's insurance covered it. Other than that I would check with some paint stores. Lenny - Original Message - From: "David Engebretson" mailto:d.engebretson%40comcast.net> comcast.net> To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogro

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Getting paint off the car

roups.com> yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Engebretson Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 1:30 PM To: blindhandyman@ <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Getting paint off the car Somebody was painting our house and got outdoor paint on our car. I think

[BlindHandyMan] Getting paint off the car

Somebody was painting our house and got outdoor paint on our car. I think it is water based. Any ideas how to get it off without killing our paint job on the car? Thanks, David

RE: [BlindHandyMan] ScareCrow Motion Activated Sprinkler

I created my own one of these with a motion light connected to a washing machine solenoid. It was 10 years ago, should have patented it. smile. Cheers, David [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

RE: [BlindHandyMan] ERROR: Tape is not in.

oh, cool. how much are those and where do i find them? i really like the idea for small projects. Probably wouldn't work for big decks and stuff, but I don't do that very often. thanks, david [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

RE: [BlindHandyMan] ERROR: Tape is not in.

Wow, do they make those in 16 foot lengths? -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Max Robinson Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 7:21 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] ERROR: Tape is not in. I sure wo

RE: [BlindHandyMan] ERROR: Tape is not in.

Sounds like you've got a bad one. I've had mine (it's a cobalt) for over 5 years and don't have that problem unless, of course, the tape isn't in all the way. smile. cheers, david [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[BlindHandyMan] Microwave radiation

So, I replaced the door by feeling the new one and comparing it with the old one. Fits on great. Thing is, all the manuals say that the repair should be done by a technician and they should check for leaks. The service center at the store we bought the microwave from doesn't test for microwave l

[BlindHandyMan] Replacing Microwave door.

I have a broken microwave door. It's a Fridgidaire FMV156DCC. I've got a replacement door, but can't find a service manual telling me how to do it. The service center at Fridgidaire said to use Google, and I did. I found a very similar post to my problem on a service/repair/do it yourself list

[BlindHandyMan] blind mechanics list, was...taser treatments -Robert

Send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] don't forget to reply to the confirmation email. cheers, david [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[BlindHandyMan] Blind welders

Is anybody here blind and a welder? I really want to do it, but can't figure out how to without sight. I want to build a 3 or 4 wheeled bike out of some old bikes... Any tips would be great!, David

[BlindHandyMan] Outdoor priming with indoor paint?

I have an old garage that needs to be primered. Is it okay to use indoor paint (acrylic) as a primer? Someone told me I could thin it out and it would work fine - is this true? Thanks, David

[BlindHandyMan] Carrier gas heater recall

Ray, A while back you posted a recall notice about a high efficiency gas heater from Carrier. Do you still have that information? I've been looking in my archives and can't find it. I have a high efficiency gas heater from Carrier and would like to be armed with information when I call the comp

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Talking tape measures

I've had a Cobalt talking tape measure for several years. It helps me work with my buddies - they can be up on the roof and call out measurements - i can cut them whatever they need and then hand them the wood to nail in. I am painfully allergic to hammers so I stay away from that kind of work.

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Blind Mechanics list

It's actually a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] sorry boot that! -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of robert moore Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 6:51 PM To: Blind Handyman Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Blind Mechanics list Blind

[BlindHandyMan] protecting an outdoor wood door

ray sent a message about painting outdoor items. We have two fir doors that have taken a beating from the weather the past couple of years and need refinishing. Is it okay to put oil based verithane over the old coating of protection even if it isn't oil based verithane? I'm not sure what was

[BlindHandyMan] reading an mp3 file faster, was...Smoking meat info.

Very cool! does anyone know of a program to speed up the reading of mp3 files? I'd like to take out the gaps and speed up the file without making the guy talking sound like a chipmunk. Thanks, David No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Viru

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Downloading manual from yardman.com

rio Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: "David Engebretson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 3:15 PM Subject: [BlindH

[BlindHandyMan] Downloading manual from yardman.com

I have a mower model 11a-545d034 and I'm trying to download the manual from yardman.com. Thing is, every time I click on the "view" button I have to agree to the safety page (which I do) and then it tells me to go back to the page and click on the view link again. When I do, I get the safety agre

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Off balance upright washer

a rubber gasket and you don't want to poke holes in it. Hope this is helpful. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: "David Engebretson" <[

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Off balance upright washer

;t see how adjusting the feet will help anything. I wonder if a piece of clothing got outside the inner tub, or if something on the suspension system has broken or come loose. - Original Message - From: "David Engebretson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, March 21

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Off balance upright washer

age - From: "David Engebretson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 3:04 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Off balance upright washer > I've got a stacking washer and dryer. The washer is off balance and > bounces all > over the place. I nee

[BlindHandyMan] Off balance upright washer

I've got a stacking washer and dryer. The washer is off balance and bounces all over the place. I need to find a way to balance it. The legs have threads on them, that's how I'm supposed to raise and lower the legs. Thing is, I can't get to the back legs because the washer is tucked into a pock

[BlindHandyMan] Covering up cat pee with paint.

Hello, I have a corner of a room where a cat has peed over and over for some time. I think the pee got on the wall because I ripped the carpet out and the smell is still faintly there. Any suggestions for the best smell proofing paint to use? Thanks, David -- No virus found in this outgoing

RE: [BlindHandyMan] avoiding electrical shock

The potato trick worked on one of the bulbs, but the other was in too tight. Had to use blyers to twist it out. Thanks for the advice!, David -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.4/702 - Release Date: 2/25/2007 3:16

RE: [BlindHandyMan] avoiding electrical shock

Yeah, i think i'll try your first idea before i set my wife up to stick her finger in a broken light bulb. i'm going to try the potato thing today. thanks, david -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of clifford Sent: Sunday, Februa

RE: [BlindHandyMan](hot or neutral) Fuses and light bulbs

any current in a line. It gives an audible sound. I would trip the circuit before toying with that light. Lenny - Original Message - From: "David Engebretson" mailto:d.engebretson%40comcast.net"[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com"[EMAIL PRO

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Fuses and light bulbs

there, than you would turn off the valve for the whole mains. Same here, if the only way to turn off these lights is to throw the main switch, than that's what you'd have to do. Jay ----- Original Message - From: "David Engebretson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturda

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Fuses and light bulbs

ar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: "David Engebretson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2007 7:53 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Fuses and light bulbs > So, I was working on making some big ass shelves in my garage... > > There are h

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Fuses and light bulbs

Oh boy, sounds scary. If I touch the outside at the same time as the inside, will it spark and possibly blow a fuse? Thanks, David -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Gallik Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2007 6:02 PM To: blin

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Fuses and light bulbs

uggers went skittering all the hell over the place including under the piano. Jay - Original Message - From: "David Engebretson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2007 4:53 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Fuses and light bulbs > So, I was working on mak

[BlindHandyMan] Fuses and light bulbs

So, I was working on making some big ass shelves in my garage... There are hanging light bulbs from the just under 8 foot ceiling, and my 8 foot 2x4's knocked out two of them. Sigh. The fuse box has those screw in type of fuses and I don't want to tactally feel around for a main switch or the fu

[BlindHandyMan] Rebuilding hydraulic camper jacks

Howdy, I just bought a camper and one of the haydraulic camper jacks isn't working. Is it a simple task to rebuild these jacks, or should I buy new ones? Thanks, David -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.410 / Virus Database: 268.17.9/650 - Rel

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Recovering from PRS (Pack Rat Syndrome)

Hello OPRAH president, Thank you for reminding me to keep all of the things I have. Good thing the area I live in is growing so I can find plenty of storage units. Signed, OPRA (Oklahoma Pack Rats Anonymous) member. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMA