Re: [BlindHandyMan] advice putting up a fence

2010-09-08 Thread Kevin Doucet
eck on two sides of >the post, 90 degrees from each other to make >sure it is vertical in both directions. The 90 >degrees will take the sway or lean out of the post . >- Original Message - >From: Kevin Doucet >To: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhand

RE: [BlindHandyMan] old refrigerator

2010-09-08 Thread Kevin Doucet
How does this program work and how can I learn about it? Thanks. At 02:35 PM 9/7/2010, you wrote: > > >I picked up a couple of appliances on Freecycle last year and it was a take >it all deal so I ended up with the stove too. I had planned to give it to >someone else but a couple of guys saw it ou

Re: [BlindHandyMan] old refrigerator

2010-09-07 Thread Kevin Doucet
Hmm, Hopefully they donate them to fellows like me for a beer fridge! How do I sign up? At 10:12 PM 9/7/2010, you wrote: > > >Hi Lenny, >Any idea what they do with them that would make >them require that they be working? >Just curious, Betsy >At 03:57 PM 9/7/2010, you wrote: > > > > > >Well, th

RE: [BlindHandyMan] home owner insurance

2010-09-07 Thread Kevin Doucet
Jennifer, You poor deer! Hope the best for you. You are in a bad situation. At 10:02 PM 9/6/2010, you wrote: > > >Hello Everybody, > >Well a lot of work was finally accomplished at my house this weekend. It is >not everything that needs to be done and some of it still needs some >finishing work

[BlindHandyMan] advice putting up a fence

2010-09-07 Thread Kevin Doucet
Hi all, Ok, sorry to change horses mid stream, but, I decided to go with a chain link fence. Lots more expensive, but, I feel it will help the property value stay up. Got it all sussed out, except for one thing. Part of the fence will be going up an incline. I read something on the lowes url a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] advice putting up a fence

2010-09-02 Thread Kevin Doucet
Dan, Thanks for this. You and others pointed me to this and I found a free service that will contact all the local utility company's and will alert me to berried problems. Wonder full service, which I did not know about. At 08:16 AM 9/2/2010, you wrote: > > >Kevin, > >I don't know where in the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] advice putting up a fence

2010-09-02 Thread Kevin Doucet
Thanks for this advice. The posts have a flared spade part, which I guess is to give the post more traction, or, grip and I think this sort of post would need a rather large PVC pipe to accommodate it. I do understand your rationale with this idea, I just don't know if it will work with the p

Re: [BlindHandyMan] advice putting up a fence

2010-09-02 Thread Kevin Doucet
I see exactly what you are talking about and it sounds like a good helpfull idea. Thanks. At 08:24 PM 9/1/2010, you wrote: >a blind trick i learned about laying out a line with a string is not to >start the string at the corner of your house but to run the string >starting from a point along the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Fence post driver

2010-09-02 Thread Kevin Doucet
Thanks for this info. At 08:19 PM 9/1/2010, you wrote: > > >This is off the Lowes website. I probably did a >lousy job of describing it earlier, so here is what it says. > >24in Steel Post Driver with Handles >Item #: 92079 | Model #: 070653 > >$25.97 > >24in Steel Post Driver with Handles > >a..

Re: [BlindHandyMan] advice putting up a fence

2010-09-02 Thread Kevin Doucet
masonry string and marking the posts with tape to know the depth to sink it is a good idea. At 07:06 PM 9/1/2010, you wrote: >What I did was to drive stakes into the ground at the corners then >loop a good strong string, masonry string is excellent for the >purpose around the posts so that th

Re: [BlindHandyMan] advice putting up a fence

2010-09-02 Thread Kevin Doucet
and an audible >level as well because you can't always be sure >one is 100% accurate. Good to have an extra to compare with. > >It's possible you'll need some vise grips in >case the sockets and wrenches don't do all you need. > >This should definitely get

Re: [BlindHandyMan] advice putting up a fence

2010-09-02 Thread Kevin Doucet
have seen >some of them dig beneath the fence; so depending >on the type of ground, whether it is concrete >paved, tar or asphalt, or soil will deternine if >you may need to sink the wire into the ground several inches. > >Hope this helps to start with. > >Take care, &g

[BlindHandyMan] advice putting up a fence

2010-09-01 Thread Kevin Doucet
Hi group, I am looking in to getting a dog. This dog will be for in doors but I want a fenced area for the pet to run and for us to play out in the air. I have an area walled up on two sides, one side the house brick wall and the other side a wood wall of a room addition. I am thinking about h

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Beware of that noisy hybrid car

2010-08-28 Thread Kevin Doucet
Just put the, "HIP", spinners which emit a whistle, on to the weals. Problem solved! Of course you might not know if it is an approaching drive-buy or not. At 07:48 PM 8/27/2010, you wrote: > > >Hi Ray, > >I have forgotten your age - but - do you happen to remember the 57 Cadillac >ElDorado? Y

Re: [BlindHandyMan] working with quick Crete questions

2010-08-26 Thread Kevin Doucet
At 09:46 PM 8/24/2010, you wrote: > > >Hi, > >Don't know if I have the name right but I know some sort of bag >concrete is available for making a concrete surface. Asking for a >friend who has a raised back porch and has to constantly fight weeds >in the spring and summer. He and I were wondering

Re: [BlindHandyMan] working with quick crete questions

2010-08-25 Thread Kevin Doucet
e all you want to get rid of, it >might be easier to pick up a roll of landscape >fabric. This will let water pass through, but >not light. It will smother weeds . > >You can use the Quikrete but the weeds will have to be removed first. >- Original Message --

Re: [BlindHandyMan] the podcasts are awesome.

2010-08-24 Thread Kevin Doucet
Phil, Kevin Doucet here. Would you guyes consider starting back or are you too busy? BTW, how is your work doing? Miss the show. At 10:32 AM 8/24/2010, you wrote: > > >Actually 250 was the last show, Phil. > >[Non-text portions of this message ha

Re: [BlindHandyMan] My Oreck Upright has Died!

2010-08-24 Thread Kevin Doucet
I have an Oric upright and can't find a reset switch. At 12:39 PM 8/22/2010, you wrote: > > >Hi, > >I do think that this might be the problem. >We're not under warranty anymore, so I'll have >to call them and ask how much it may be. >Our local service center is pretty far away, >about an hour's

[BlindHandyMan] working with quick crete questions

2010-08-24 Thread Kevin Doucet
Hi, Don't know if I have the name right but I know some sort of bag concrete is available for making a concrete surface. Asking for a friend who has a raised back porch and has to constantly fight weeds in the spring and summer. He and I were wondering if he pored some concrete if that would d

Re: [BlindHandyMan] convert vcr tapes

2010-08-07 Thread Kevin Doucet
I used the Dazzle DVD recorder. Have to fiddle with the settings to get it recording right. If the vidio preview looks ok then the resulting recording will be ok. Takes eyes to be sure. At 04:59 PM 8/7/2010, you wrote: > > >This machine does not have video capture capability. When I had it built

Re: [BlindHandyMan] making a cat house

2010-06-30 Thread Kevin Doucet
Hi, If you do put carpet, don't use burber! It will unravel from the pulling of the claws. At 03:56 PM 6/28/2010, you wrote: >No jokes please! >I have a friend who's cat is destroying some of their furniture. I first >thought about making a scratching post but the houseidea might be better. >Th

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tacumseh engine carbeurator question

2010-06-13 Thread Kevin Doucet
You guys need to start it back up! Can I get an amen? At 08:35 AM 6/13/2010, you wrote: > > >Don, if we were still doing the blind handyman show, what a good guest, Phil. > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > >__ Information from ESET Smart Security, >version

Re: [BlindHandyMan] door bells.

2010-05-04 Thread Kevin Doucet
Bob, What make and model do you have? At 07:27 AM 5/4/2010, you wrote: > > >Battery powered doorbells work just fine. I have >had one for at least 8 years now. The batteries >last quite a long time and the distance between >the units is nice. I can take the unit to my >back deck and it works

Re: [BlindHandyMan] door bells.

2010-05-04 Thread Kevin Doucet
I too am not satisfied with my battery door bells. Aside from the problem I had at first that every time my neighbor used their remote garage door opener it would send me to the side door when no one was there. I often wondered if when I pressed my door bell, whether their garage door, mysteri

Re: [BlindHandyMan] list traffic?

2010-04-29 Thread Kevin Doucet
lf. >David Ferrin >www.jaws-users.com >Life is what happens after you have already made other plans. >- Original Message - >From: "Kevin Doucet" ><<mailto:contactme%40kevindoucet.com>contac...@kevindoucet.com> >To: <<mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoog

[BlindHandyMan] list traffic?

2010-04-29 Thread Kevin Doucet
Hi, Is the list traffic way off? I only got two emails in the last day approx.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] replacing knob on mobile home door

2010-03-29 Thread Kevin Doucet
Thanks, I will tell her. At 05:51 PM 3/29/2010, you wrote: > > >A lot of parts used in mobile homes can be found >at camper supplies. Not many of them use standard >parts and there not cheap either. > >At 11:06 PM 3/28/2010, you wrote: > > > > > >Hi, > > > >A friend wants to replace the door knob

Re: [BlindHandyMan] replacing knob on mobile home door

2010-03-29 Thread Kevin Doucet
the >door is one of the things that uses non standard hardware. Good luck. > >- Original Message - >From: Kevin Doucet >To: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2010 11:06 PM >Subject: [BlindHandyMan] replaci

[BlindHandyMan] replacing knob on mobile home door

2010-03-28 Thread Kevin Doucet
Hi, A friend wants to replace the door knob on the front door of her mobile home. We took off the old knob and its innards and can't get the new tongue mechanism to fit in to the edge of the door. Seems a mettle sleeve has been inserted in to the round whole in the edge which prevents the new

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Audio Mixer

2010-03-26 Thread Kevin Doucet
It has always been my experience one must mix first. If the mixing is mutually excepted and an enjoyable experience for both then coupling might be the next step. At 08:24 PM 3/26/2010, you wrote: > > >in case no one else answered, >do you need to mix, or can you just couple? > >On Wed, 24 Mar

Re: [BlindHandyMan] drum stick holder

2010-03-26 Thread Kevin Doucet
LOL! forget the tax I would just clip it on Now that's funny. At 02:23 PM 3/26/2010, you wrote: >Thanks for all of the great ideas. When we were in Harrisburg there was a >music store at the shopping center that we visited. I was shown stick bags >from ten dollars up. The one that was recommended

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Audio Mixer

2010-03-25 Thread Kevin Doucet
new units on eBay for less than $30. Thanks a lot. > >Take care > >Ed Przybylek > >_ > >From: ><mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com >[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] >On Behalf Of Kevin Doucet >Sent: Wedne

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Audio Mixer

2010-03-24 Thread Kevin Doucet
Hi Edward, If I understand that you are using a set of computer speakers which have volume control, this might just be what you want. It is the Behringer MX-400 and sells for just under $50 U.S. You can check it out at the link below; http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/MX400.aspx At 01:23 P

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

2010-03-23 Thread Kevin Doucet
Don't forget supplying the spam! I hear it is the meet of choice in your neck of the woods! At 07:20 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote: > > >YEAH! BABY! Partay in paradise. It's been 25 years since I visited >Hawaii so it's about time to go again. Don't worry Betsy, we'll supply >the beer, you just need t

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

2010-03-23 Thread Kevin Doucet
Ok, Well, my suggestion was to pushed the reset button so I don't know. Sorry! At 06:55 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote: > > >That's correct. I have really looked. I was able >to turn it with a wrench in the bottom, but it is >extremely stiff. And yes, I pushed the reset button. It just hums. >Betsy >At

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

2010-03-23 Thread Kevin Doucet
Betsy, I am late to this thread, so forgive if I revisit issues. Do I understand you find nothing in the disposal blocking it? At 07:37 PM 3/22/2010, you wrote: > > >Aloha all, >I did get hold of a wrench to turn the disposal >from the bottom and it does turn but it almost >takes 3 men and a bab

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Rent or own, that is the question

2010-03-20 Thread Kevin Doucet
Also, tools take our attention away from the woman and they get jell is. At 09:35 PM 3/17/2010, you wrote: > > >On Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:49:09 -0400you write: > > > >What is it with wives and their hate of tools? > >It's like this, why buy tools when you can buy jewerly or shoes? > [Non-text porti

Re: [BlindHandyMan] drum stick holder

2010-03-15 Thread Kevin Doucet
Hi, Can't give the exact length just now but about 14 to 15 inches is my guess. I have an off-the-shelf stick holder which hangs on the flor tom. The depth of the pouch which holds the sticks and brushes is about 10 inches deep. That leavs several inchs of stick or brush sticking out to quick

RE: [BlindHandyMan] FYI - Source for NLS cartridge & cable

2010-02-06 Thread Kevin Doucet
Hi Tom, the cartridge connection in the back of the cartridge area on the NLS player has to be female as the cable to connect a cartridge to a computer has a female connection on the end for the cartridge to fit to. At 04:50 PM 2/6/2010, you wrote: > > >John, you lost me there. What do you me

RE: [BlindHandyMan] FYI - Source for NLS cartridge & cable

2010-02-06 Thread Kevin Doucet
I don't think they are necessarily proprietary to the unit. If you have a USB extension cable, it would work, but, not the regular USB cable. At 07:33 PM 2/5/2010, you wrote: > > >The cartridge I saw only fit the players. If >there are cables for it they are proprietary to the unit. > >At 06:00

Re: [BlindHandyMan] bluebird house question

2010-01-29 Thread Kevin Doucet
Oh, I've seen that! That makes perfect sense. I had a mental image of a nail with a head at both ends and I could not figure out how it could be useful. Thanks for the clarification. BTW, did you hear the one about the two Cajun carpenters framing up a house? Every other nail or so the firs

Re: [BlindHandyMan] bluebird house question

2010-01-28 Thread Kevin Doucet
huh? what? double headed nails? What the hay is that? At 08:23 PM 1/28/2010, you wrote: > > >not really, they do have a set of plans very similar to the ones that I >located. they are going to email them to me tomorrow. The ones that they >have are a little shorter than the Audubon society. Will

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Blind Handy Man Room Now OPEN

2010-01-22 Thread Kevin Doucet
Hi, I might drop in some times but I would only be able to listen. I don't have a mic. So if you see me and I will not speak, know I am not being rude or shy! At 07:27 PM 1/22/2010, you wrote: > > >Hi All > >If you would like to chat the blind handy man room on Vip Conduit is now >open. > >So co

Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical outlet question

2010-01-22 Thread Kevin Doucet
I remember a verry long time ago, a friend ran a refridgerator from a light socket. Was that a bad moove? I don't know. The fridge was at the end of a hall way with no electrical outlet. It worked. I da'know' At 06:36 AM 1/22/2010, you wrote: > > >I agree with Scott, Ron, Dale, and Bob. I don'

Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical outlet question

2010-01-22 Thread Kevin Doucet
Does a light socket have less juice going to it than an electrical outlet? At 08:36 PM 1/21/2010, you wrote: > > >Dear Jennifer: >I would think that your light socket would have >enough capacity to run your computer and related >equipment, but I would prefer to install a >standard outlet in the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] thinking ahead; cleaning AC coils

2010-01-18 Thread Kevin Doucet
Thanks Bob, My brother's unit must have been one of these kind. I think mine is too. At 07:54 AM 1/18/2010, you wrote: > > >Kevin, there are many units that have both sets >of coils outside. Most of that type of the >one-piece units has a ( 1 ) cover that allows >access to the inside of both c

Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting an angle

2010-01-18 Thread Kevin Doucet
t to cut the >timber, I clamp the two aluminium guides having the >high side of the guides on either side of the >cut mark, leaving just the thickness of the saw blade >plus room for it to move back and forth. > >Jewel > >- Original Message - >From: "Kevin Doucet&

Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting an angle

2010-01-17 Thread Kevin Doucet
hich allows you to capture > >the angle. You could draw a line if you could > >see it and follow that with a saw but you would > >still have to know where to draw the line and it > >is a sliding bevel gauge or some other method which you use for that. > > > >

Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting an angle

2010-01-17 Thread Kevin Doucet
with a saw but you would >still have to know where to draw the line and it >is a sliding bevel gauge or some other method which you use for that. > >If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie >- Original Message - >From: Kevin Doucet >To: <mailto:blindhan

Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting an angle

2010-01-17 Thread Kevin Doucet
At 12:22 AM 1/17/2010, you wrote: > > >Hi list, > >I am about to embark on building a latter stand. This is sort of like >shelving but the lowest shelf is the largest and the shelves get >progressively smaller as they go up the structure. The two back legs >are perpendicular, but, the two front leg

Re: [BlindHandyMan] multipurpose tool

2010-01-17 Thread Kevin Doucet
Haha, I do to! At 07:59 PM 1/17/2010, you wrote: > > >Didn't they used to call those Boy Scout knives? >I still have one where the bottle opener doubles >as a flat or regular screw driver. > >- Original Message - >From: Dan Rossi >To: blindhandyman

Re: [BlindHandyMan] thinking ahead; cleaning AC coils

2010-01-17 Thread Kevin Doucet
Hi Bob, Nah, we both use to live in the Big Easy, or Big Sleazy, but, we both now live in middle Alabama. Transplanted Cajuns! At 12:12 PM 1/17/2010, you wrote: > > >Kevin, where does your brother live? If it is in >the south near the gulf and the drain is not completely open, that can happen.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting an angle

2010-01-17 Thread Kevin Doucet
he exact name but will help >you get started. Clamp the pieces in place use >the bevel square to get the angle you want, >transfer that angle to your table saw and cut the wood. > >earlier, Kevin Doucet, wrote: > > > > > >Hi list, > > > >I am about to embar

[BlindHandyMan] cutting an angle

2010-01-16 Thread Kevin Doucet
Hi list, I am about to embark on building a latter stand. This is sort of like shelving but the lowest shelf is the largest and the shelves get progressively smaller as they go up the structure. The two back legs are perpendicular, but, the two front legs connect at an angle necessary to make

Re: [BlindHandyMan] thinking ahead; cleaning AC coils

2010-01-14 Thread Kevin Doucet
to the fun with transistors group send an email to. ><mailto:funwithtransistors-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com>funwithtransistors-subscr...@yahoogroups.com > >To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, ><mailto:funwithtubes-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com>funwithtu

Re: [BlindHandyMan] thinking ahead; cleaning AC coils

2010-01-13 Thread Kevin Doucet
com > >To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, ><mailto:funwithtubes-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com>funwithtubes-subscr...@yahoogroups.com > >- Original Message - >From: "Kevin Doucet" ><<mailto:contactme%40kevindoucet.com>contac...@kevind

Re: [BlindHandyMan] thinking ahead; cleaning AC coils

2010-01-13 Thread Kevin Doucet
in the bottle to clean a hundred units. > > > > > > > > Anyway, as I said the hose water alone cleaned it just fine. > > > > > > > > Hope this helps. > > > > > > > > Tom Hodges, Newport, Kentucky > > > > > > > > >

RE: [BlindHandyMan] thinking ahead; cleaning AC coils

2010-01-13 Thread Kevin Doucet
> >From: ><mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com >[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] >On Behalf Of Kevin Doucet >Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 4:24 PM >To: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com

[BlindHandyMan] thinking ahead; cleaning AC coils

2010-01-13 Thread Kevin Doucet
Hi list, I know this is early for the AC season, but, do any of you clean your own coils on the AC unit? If so is this a doable deal for a total and how and what do you use to accomplish this feet?

Re: [BlindHandyMan] A Special Happy Birthday

2010-01-06 Thread Kevin Doucet
Mine was January third. At 06:28 PM 1/5/2010, you wrote: > > >I wonder how many others have birthdays this time of year. Mine was Dec 24. >- Original Message - >From: "Bob Kennedy" <inthes...@att.net> >To: <blindhandyman@y

Re: [BlindHandyMan] question about wood filler

2010-01-06 Thread Kevin Doucet
ww.maxsmusicplace.com>http://www.maxsmusicplace.com > >To subscribe to the fun with transistors group send an email to. ><mailto:funwithtransistors-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com>funwithtransistors-subscr...@yahoogroups.com > >To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] toilet supply line exploded

2010-01-05 Thread Kevin Doucet
First washing machine hoses now toilet hoses! At 03:33 PM 1/5/2010, you wrote: >My daughter has a major mess in her home. The toilet supply line exploded. >It is one of the flex lines and is about ten years old. I never saw one >explode before. Her dining room had a major rain storm. there is abo

RE: [BlindHandyMan] question about wood filler

2010-01-05 Thread Kevin Doucet
gt;Good article on fillers found here. > ><http://www.woodcentral.com/bparticles/fillers.shtml>http://www.woodcentral.com/bparticles/fillers.shtml > >From: ><mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com >[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] &

[BlindHandyMan] question about wood filler

2010-01-05 Thread Kevin Doucet
Hi list, I have a part of a piano which has a place on the edge of the fall board, "part of the piano which closes and covers the keys" that has broken away. This is at a screw whole. I will need to build this place up with some sort of wood filler or plastic wood or something then re drill a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Wireless video transmission.

2010-01-04 Thread Kevin Doucet
I am not aware of how one downloads programs from either Hulu or direct from the networks. This, however, is something I would like to know about. Can you enlighten me? At 02:40 PM 1/4/2010, you wrote: >Hulu or >direct from the networks

Re: [BlindHandyMan] help cleaning gas logs

2010-01-04 Thread Kevin Doucet
hmmm, how to fix that problem? At 08:52 AM 1/2/2010, you wrote: > > >OK at least you have a safety shut off. Which >may be where the problem is. If it is not >sensing a flame it will turn the gas off. >Ron >- Original Message - >From: Kevin Doucet &g

Re: [BlindHandyMan] help cleaning gas logs

2010-01-01 Thread Kevin Doucet
gt;sleep if gas can get into the house. Is a button >depressed or held in when lighting this or is it >done with a electric switch or even with a wireless remote control? >Ron >- Original Message - >From: Kevin Doucet >To: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>

Re: [BlindHandyMan] help cleaning gas logs

2009-12-30 Thread Kevin Doucet
his some are burning >different than others I would clean the orfices. >You will again have to remove the burners and >screw the orfices out with a wrench. Then with >very fine wire Clean out the goonk from them. >- Original Message - >From: Kevin Doucet >To:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] How do I Clean gas logs

2009-12-28 Thread Kevin Doucet
Thanks, Ray for this help. Another keeper for future reference as well as immediate help. At 02:47 PM 12/28/2009, you wrote: > > >Hi > >I have included a range of questions and answers about gas logs. > >How Do I Clean Gas Logs? >If you desire, a good way to do some light cleaning on gas logs is

[BlindHandyMan] help cleaning gas logs

2009-12-28 Thread Kevin Doucet
Hi list, my friend's problem with the electrick heat continues but for now they are using gas logs. They are not staying lit and the company they purchass the propain from tells the logs probably need cleaning. What is envolved in cleaning gas logs? Thanks for your help.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] help friend's electric heat out

2009-12-25 Thread Kevin Doucet
er is just about a must unless one is >lucky and sees a wire that has fallen off. And >yes that is a highly likely problem. I will stop >here before I confuse things too much. >Ron >- Original Message - >From: Kevin Doucet >To: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoog

Re: [BlindHandyMan] help friend's electrick heat out

2009-12-25 Thread Kevin Doucet
Hmm, this don't sound good. At 11:25 AM 12/25/2009, you wrote: > > >Sounds to me like the heating element is burned >out, either that or one of the connecting cables has burned through. > >If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie >- Original Messag

Re: [BlindHandyMan] help friend's electric heat out

2009-12-25 Thread Kevin Doucet
All >depends on many things. Really to follow a >diagram for the untrained to get anywhere. >Ron >- Original Message - >From: Kevin Doucet >To: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Friday, December 25, 2009 9:40 AM >Subj

[BlindHandyMan] help friend's electrick heat out

2009-12-25 Thread Kevin Doucet
Hi, A friend's electrick fernice has stopped working. The unit clicks and starts blowing air when the target temp is raised above the current indoor temp, but, it never gets hot or changes the indoor temp. We have reset all breakers but to no joy. Any ideas as what to try. Thanks for any help

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Music in my shed

2009-12-01 Thread Kevin Doucet
Hi Max, Please do let me or us know your findings. I have a home recording studio and tried feeding remote FM radios from an FM transmitter but was not satisfied with the result. This sounds like an alternative to running multi wires to headsets. BTW, if any one is interested, you can hear e

Re: [BlindHandyMan] stairwell problem

2009-11-28 Thread Kevin Doucet
I always thought that was why they are called throw rugs! Them buggers will throw you if you aint' careful. At 04:33 PM 11/22/2009, you wrote: >I thought about that but my concern is that it might get kicked up causing a >tripper right at the top of the steps. I will probably take a trip to one of

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Re: another measuring device:

2009-11-25 Thread Kevin Doucet
Aha! Another glaring example of why we should read old emails before responding! At 07:52 AM 11/20/2009, you wrote: > > >Hi Tom. Sounds like you have a lot of people interested in your clever >measuring device. I have a question. Don't they sell half round that would >fit into the pipe? If so,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Re: another measuring device:

2009-11-25 Thread Kevin Doucet
Why not use a half-round then cut two 1 inch parts off to affix to each end of the half-round in a manner to create a full round dowel instead of cutting a round dowel down? At 04:29 PM 11/19/2009, you wrote: > > >How about using iron pipe. Then you could tap the hole for the screw. It >would be

RE: [BlindHandyMan] two prong to a three prong plug

2009-07-21 Thread Kevin Doucet
laces to put a ground screw. They are across from each other, in the middle of the steel box. and you can bguy the pigtails with the green ground screws at any good electrical outlet. RJ - Original Message - From: Kevin Doucet To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blind

[BlindHandyMan] two prong to a three prong plug

2009-07-20 Thread Kevin Doucet
Hi, My brother's house has electric outlets through out his house with only two wholes. No ground on any plug. What is involved to put all new three whole plugs in with the ground? Surely it is not as simple as just replacing the old two whole plugs with the new three whole plugs, right? [No

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Lap Top Crash

2009-07-16 Thread Kevin Doucet
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Black lung

2009-06-05 Thread Kevin Doucet
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Analog TV bands on Radio

2009-06-01 Thread Kevin Doucet
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] I have a problem

2009-05-19 Thread Kevin Doucet
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] garage door openers

2009-04-24 Thread Kevin Doucet
Did you check circuit breakers and or switches which may have been tripped? At 10:25 PM 4/23/2009, you wrote: >HI, Does any one know any thing about garage door openers??? My >opener today stopped working the motor comes on but the chain does >not move.. Looks like the chain and cable are on r

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Sealing A Gutter

2009-04-17 Thread Kevin Doucet
; >From: ><mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com > [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] >On Behalf Of Kevin Doucet >Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2009 11:07 AM >To: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com >Subject: RE:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sealing A Gutter

2009-04-17 Thread Kevin Doucet
Aha, Great! I feel better. I did not feel like I would have ben able to use the traditional ways of application. The hands have it. At 12:28 PM 4/16/2009, you wrote: >I use to use this stuff years ago for leaks in my swamp cooler. I use to >apply it with my fingers so I could feel where I wa

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Sealing A Gutter

2009-04-16 Thread Kevin Doucet
Hi Ed, What method did you use to apply this to your gutter? IE, roofing trowel, putty knife or caulk gun. Thanks. At 12:38 PM 4/15/2009, you wrote: >Hi Bob, > >I know it's been a long time since you posted this message but I wanted to >be sure how well the gutter sealer worked before making

Re: [BlindHandyMan] victory washing machine woes!

2009-04-09 Thread Kevin Doucet
[BlindHandyMan] victory washing machine woes! > >I still reckon it was a fugitive wire from one of your bras! > >What do the rest of you think? > >- Original Message - >From: Kevin Doucet >To: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups

Re: [BlindHandyMan] victory washing machine woes!

2009-04-09 Thread Kevin Doucet
Well, could have been but I also ware steal reinforced panty hose. At 11:55 PM 4/8/2009, you wrote: >I still reckon it was a fugitive wire from one of your bras! > >What do the rest of you think? > >- Original Message ----- >From: Kevin Doucet >To: <mailto:blindha

[BlindHandyMan] victory washing machine woes!

2009-04-08 Thread Kevin Doucet
Hi list, I sent this to a list member, but, I wanted to also reply to the list to let all you good folks that helped me know my saga is now resolved. Thanks for all the input. It is saved for future use. I have been very busy and haven't had time to report but I got my washing machine fixed to

Re: [BlindHandyMan] washing machine

2009-04-08 Thread Kevin Doucet
Hi Rob and list, Just so happened I have been very busy and haven't had time to report but I got it fixed today. A friend came over and looked in the tub and found a screw that fell out of my jeans pocket and got lodged in a whole in the bottom of the tup ware water is suppose to drain and it

Re: [BlindHandyMan] washing machine gained entry

2009-04-06 Thread Kevin Doucet
Hi Tom, Yes I use to be able to turn the tub by hand. The tub still seems in place. At 05:50 PM 4/6/2009, you wrote: >Kevin, >I assume you used to be able to turn the drum by hand? > >If this is a top loader, does the top rim of the drum look like it >may have shifted position at all in relati

Re: [BlindHandyMan] washing machine gained entry

2009-04-06 Thread Kevin Doucet
he belt turn by hand? There shouldn't be a lot >of resistance since the components should be idling. > >----- Original Message - >From: Kevin Doucet >To: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 6:00 PM

Re: [BlindHandyMan] washing machine woes

2009-04-06 Thread Kevin Doucet
again. > >Hope this helps. > >Dale Leavens. >- Original Message - >From: Kevin Doucet >To: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 5:03 PM >Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] washing machine woes > >

[BlindHandyMan] washing machine gained entry

2009-04-06 Thread Kevin Doucet
Hi list, Ok, Two screws at the bottom of the front, re loosen the top and lift it off and the entire front lifts away. Now, the belt is intact and in good shape and on the pulleys. I can turn the belt and the pulley by hand but the drum and agitator still does not turn. Now what? hmmm.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] washing machine woes

2009-04-06 Thread Kevin Doucet
Hi Dan, Ok, that worked but I see no way to get to the workings of this machine. Also, I can't actually set the top aside as the wiring is attached some ware in the bowels and I can't see how or if it disengages easily. Well, the back does not come off. I did look at the bottom but it seems t

Re: [BlindHandyMan] washing machine woes

2009-04-06 Thread Kevin Doucet
u can tilt it on it's side >or even on it's head. >Philip Theron >Piano tuner >Piano Music House >Tel.: [021] 948 6995 >Cell: [083] 635 6349 >Fax: [021] 949 8650 >Email: <mailto:philip%40isales.co.za>phi...@isales.co.za >www.pianomusichouse.co.za >---

[BlindHandyMan] washing machine woes

2009-04-06 Thread Kevin Doucet
. I got a suspicion that thee belt climbed off the pulley. > >Philip Theron > >Piano tuner > >Piano Music House > >Tel.: [021] 948 6995 > >Cell: [083] 635 6349 > >Fax: [021] 949 8650 > >Email: > <mailto:philip%40isales.co.za><mailto:philip%40isal

Re: [BlindHandyMan] washing machine woes

2009-04-06 Thread Kevin Doucet
heron >Piano tuner >Piano Music House >Tel.: [021] 948 6995 >Cell: [083] 635 6349 >Fax: [021] 949 8650 >Email: <mailto:philip%40isales.co.za>phi...@isales.co.za >www.pianomusichouse.co.za >- Original Message - >From: Kevin Doucet >To: <mailto:blindhandy

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