The list is working correctly Just that there are no new posts
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From: "mycell armington"
To:
Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2010 9:47 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] test help moderator
just testing because nothing seems to be coming though help moderator.
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From: "Scott Howell"
To:
Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2010 11:10 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] linking wii to internet
Betsy,
No, a Mac can connect to the router and in fact before I switched to using
an Apple router, I was using a Li
I have a verizon wireless router in my home. I have my old desktop hard
wired. Karen has a macbook computer that she uses wireless.
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From: "Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press"
To:
Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2010 8:36 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] linking wii to internet
I'm
My grandson has a wii and wants to link it to the internet. My daughter has
a verizon modem. She purchased an either net adaptor and a 25 foot cable for
the wii. Since her computer and modem only have one either net connection,
is there a splitter or hub that could be used to hook up the wii?
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I just found this site:
http://www.ablephone.com/
They make phones that you first activate by whistling. Then they are voice
active. Has anyone heard of this company? Their email address is one at
juno.com.
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From: "Dan Rossi"
To: "handyman-blind"
Sent: Friday, Apri
I am pretty sure he needs a land line phone. If he can't feel a computer
keyboard the cell phone will most likely be out of the question.
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From: "Dan Rossi"
To: "handyman-blind"
Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 8:24 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] touch friendly phone
I just received an email from an old friend. Not only blind but lost his
sense of touch. He is looking for a phone that he might be able to use. He
did give up his computer. Here is part of his email:
Is there a phone that is blind friendly and keypad friendly?
I have been unable to find one due
Years ago I had all of my locks keyed the same way. That way none of us
would have to find the right key to open any door. My daughter also had her
locks keyed to match my key. That is a real convenience.
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From: "Julio and Los pintores De La Cumbia"
To:
Sent: Monday
Well, I just took the Bissell upholstery attachment apart. There were no
springs to pop out but a gear that Karen had to find for me. It is now fixed
but do not expect it to last very long. The vacuum motor was stuck and it is
in molded plastic. I was able to get a little triflow to help free it
m talking about the kind that have 4 or
5 levers that you slide and they click as you move them.
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From: Lenny McHugh
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 9:14 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] button padlocks
Bob, when I did
Bob, when I did a search for it there were more sites showing how to pick
it.
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From: "Bob Kennedy"
To:
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 9:10 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] button padlocks
And they are actually pretty easy to pick. I have a couple of them and when
Dan, where did you purchase it?
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From: "Dan Rossi"
To: "handyman-blind"
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 8:06 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] button padlocks
I use a lever pad lock on my locker. It is pretty easy to use, and very
easy to set. I've noticed that after
One of those key cards caused a very embarrassing moment. Where I use to
work also had them. I had mine in my wallet and went into a department
store. I do not know why it did not trigger their alarm system when I
entered but when leaving all types of alarms went off. A clerk stopped me
until a
That is what I was afraid of.
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From: "Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press"
To:
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 2:12 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Bissell carpet cleaner
Aloha Lenny,
I don't have that exact item, but something similar. When mine
stopped working well, it wa
Does anyone use the push button padlocks. I have a brother who is in a
personal care home. He has a small refrigerator that I installed a hasp and
padlock. There is a lot of theft there. The other day when he took his
shower someone saw where he had the key. Some candy, soda and his money were
We have an upright Bissell carpet cleaner. It has an option for furniture
and step cleaning with a hose and power head cleaner. The upholstery cleaner
attachment has a brush that is vacuum powered. The brush no longer rotates.
I ran a lot of hot water over it thinking that there is a build up of
please change subject line
moderator
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From: "Carl"
To:
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 9:18 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Slightly of topic
are you in the UK?
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From: frank cunningham
To: blind handyman
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 20
Frank, the request is not off topic however the subject line most certainly
is. We should try to remember to make subject lines meaningful. That way all
members do not have to read if they are not interested in that particular
subject. Also it makes it nearly impossible to search through the arc
Well, it was much easier repairing the cane than I thought.The black foam
grip is replaceable. I had my friend take her cane into a surgery supply
store that sold replacement grips. When I talked to the salesman at the
store he suggest that she bring the cane in so she could get the correct
siz
rip is not destroyed, it will provide cushion as well.
Otherwise, maybe a stick on saran wrap type material?
On Sat, 17 Apr 2010, Lenny McHugh wrote:
> I did not see the cane. I also thought about a glove but last week we had
> 90
> degree weather. So I did not suggest that.
>
I did not see the cane. I also thought about a glove but last week we had 90
degree weather. So I did not suggest that.
- Original Message -
From: "Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press"
To:
Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2010 7:56 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] getting black from cane handle
Lenn
A friend of my wife is now using a support cane. The black grip similar to
that of my old white cane is making her hand black. She asked me how can she
prevent that. I thought about suggesting wrapping it with some cloth but
wonder if there is a better way. Any suggestions?
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Please visit my h
The direct address for the needle request was provided in the original email
message. Please do not fill everyone's email with the requests! .
Moderator
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From: "Andrew J. LaPointe"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 9:04 AM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Needle thread
Dan, you are correct about the twists when coiling. Thinking about it I use
to start some rope trick illusions by taking a piece of rope and coiling it
around my hand. Then with a hidden move would fling it out and there were
knots about every foot along it.
I just read on the net the technique
The Toro 12 anp leaf blower/vacuum requires a 14
gauge 150 foot extension cord. I have a 75 foot 14
gauge cord. I saw a 100 foot 12
gauge cord. Which cord would have the more loss the 75 foot 14
gauge or the 100 foot 12
gauge?
It is not that I want to spend the extra money but if the 12
gauge would
This also needs a more definitive subject
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From: "Bob Kennedy"
To:
Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 11:04 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] My mistake has turned into a puzzle
Everything I've read says water based poly looks milky and can dry milky.
There is a chance it'
Tom, could you be stirring it two vigorously? One of the old oil
polyurethanes that we used had instructions for high gloss stir lightly and
for satin shake well. I suspect that the air bubbles changed the appearance.
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From: "Tom Vos"
To:
Sent: Monday, April 12, 201
Please make the subject line more definitive.
If someone wants to ever search the archives the information would not be
available with this subject line.
moderator
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From: "Carl"
To:
Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 1:35 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] advice pleas
o so
I believe it is time to put this thread to bed.
moderator
- Original Message -
From: "John Sherrer"
To:
Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2010 4:49 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Maytag, the good old days
A year and a half ago we bought a Bosch washer and dryer. They are made on
the cost of N
I just purchased the ladder then stoppedat home depot and purchased some
ladder hooks and four expansion bolts.
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From: "Dan Rossi"
To:
Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 10:07 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] tapcon screws
I have used some expansion bolts as well. I beli
iate how much better and cleaner holes can be
with a hammer drill until I got one. Even works a lot better for sinking
those steel shields.
The Tapkins don't allow much room for imprecision.
If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie
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From: "Lenny
the time. Just
need to make sure you drill the hole deeper than the screw
al
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Lenny
McHugh
Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 6:28 PM
To: handyman-blind
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] tapcon screw
I was told by a guy at the hardware section that you can only use tapcon
with a hammer drill. Is this correct? I have a 1/4 inch corded and a 3/8
inch rechargeable.
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Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous
with many resources for the blind.
http://www.lennymc
Is there anyway, preferably an easy way, to hang a ladder on a block wall?
Tomorrow I am picking up a used 8 foot step ladder. A guy purchased two for
a one time project and is selling them for half price. I have had this home
for 36 years and at least once a year thought that I should have an 8
Dear Claudia,
I know that mistakes happen. Wish that there was something that I could say
to help. I will delete your previous post from the list archives, I don't
think that personal messages belong there. For other list members, if you
want to write to Claudia about her dilemma, please do so o
Well, we are quite impressed. With the physical problems that Karen and I
both have it is difficult to bend and pick up the leaves. This machine was
awesome for our yard.
Similar to Dan's our home is built at the bottom of the mountain instead of
the top. To get to our front door you walk up abo
27;ve ever been around are like that at least.
David Ferrin
www.jaws-users.com
Life is what happens after you have already made other plans.
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From: "Lenny McHugh"
To: "handyman-blind"
Sent: Saturday, April 03, 2010 4:14 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] To
Well we broke down and purchased the Toro 51599 leaf blower/vac mulcher
unit. At a quick look I am impressed. I think it has a stronger blower than
my son-in-laws gas powered unit. This produces winds about 235 mph. It is
suppose to be easily switched from blower to vac mode. I have to get Karen
: Re: [BlindHandyMan] not selling to blind explination
No one seems to mind selling cars to drunks or who they sell guns to or soda
and other junk food to the obese
I don't buy it.
If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie
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From: "Lenny McHugh&q
Well, we purchased the Milwaukee folding hand truck. For our needs it is
fantastic. Folded up it is about 25x15x2 inches. It is not bad for the $25
that Home Depot is selling it for. I used it last night to take a large bag
of dog food from the van to the back of the basement.
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Please visit m
on the ¼ inch
drive sockets. Overall it seems like a nice set for doing light duty work.
Hope this helps. Take care.
Mike,
It's tax time! Remember folks, if you add, IRS to the word, the, you get "T
H E I R S ". That spells THEIRS!
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From: Lenny Mc
Does anyone have the Milwaukee 33884 folding handtruck? I am considering
purchasing one. Home Depot has a few on reduced price for $25. I could not
locate any reviews of the product. It weighs about 7 pounds and folds. It
has a capacity of 150 pounds.
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Please visit my home page; it is motivat
I don't remember who purchased the screwdriver set in addition to the multi
tool sets. The question that I have is it too small to really use. Not too
long ago I gave away a set similar. The ratcheting screw driver handle was
too small. I have small hands and could not really use it. If I trie
Please make subject line change.
Moderator
- Original Message -
From: "Rick Hume"
To:
Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2010 10:14 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking multimeter
Hey, Terry, I've asked dozens of people about this before, without anyone
being able to supply a precise answer
the obese
I don't buy it.
If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie
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From: "Lenny McHugh"
To: "handyman-blind"
Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 4:33 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] not selling to blind explination
>I do not agree with th
I do not agree with this however I can now understand the reluctance of
selling some items to blind individuals. I was talking to a friend at the
local hardware store and mentioned that some sales people do not want to
sell power tools to the blind. He told me that it is not necessarily because
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 was the next one up. It is
big enough to carry quite a few sticks and other weapons of choice. It
Well, I am normally pretty good at taking something that has to be
assembled, separating the parts and by touch put it together. I can mentally
picture the finished item and figure out how it is assembled.
Well I definitely need help with this project. I purchased the Incra
platform system from
Well, yesterday we stopped at the woodcraft store. Picked up a few small
items and a crosscut starter system which also followed me home. I was first
looking for some tracks to build a nice crosscut sled. So from the $15 track
I ended up with a $120 starter set. This has adjustable track, bed an
Well, now I have a similar problem moving air conditioners. I was just at
the hardware store looking around. They have a very light Milwaukee hand
truck with an extending handle. It is rated for 150 pounds and the truck
itself is very lightweight. It sells for about $40.
I do plan to look for a
What is the dimensions of this beast? How high is the ladder and what is the
wheel diameter. Doing more searching I could not find that information. With
the spelling without the e only one site popped up and I could not location
the specifications. the www.totaltrolley.com site has no informati
Thanks, it was not only me searching.
- Original Message -
From: "Dan Rossi"
To: "handyman-blind"
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 9:14 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] total trolley
On Wed, 24 Mar 2010, Lenny McHugh wrote:
> Don't waste your time looking
Don't waste your time looking for one. We just spent about 45 minutes
searching and no sites have them. There are two exceptions one site has them
for wholesale only and ebay has one for $2,450 and another $390 shipping.
This one is located in the Philippines.
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Please visit my home page; it i
I guess I will start searching for demos of the units. What I really want is
to put in short notes and phone numbers and to be able to access them
quickly. It is a little difficult with the tape recorder and I made the
mistake of purchasing the tab memo a year or so ago. After about two years
i
nnedy"
To:
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 12:14 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using Lawn mowers
Notice I said before I got married... Ever hear an aluminum can when it
gets into the blade? That's all it took.
- Original Message -
From: Lenny McHugh
To: blindhandyman@yahoogrou
Thanks to all, now I must do more research. I primarily want it for taking
notes etc. I would never, (never say never) record music.
- Original Message -
From: "Dan Rossi"
To: "handyman-blind"
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:41 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] digital recorders
I didn
Now, if you really do not want that chore, make the same mistake as I did.
Many years ago I was cutting the yard. Cutting grass or flowers produces the
same sound, however the reaction from the boss is much different. I was no
longer allowed to cut the grass.
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From:
Looks like it is time to retire my tape recorder. I just read a little about
the Olympus dm420 and dm520. Are these the best two options?
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Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous
with many resources for the blind.
http://www.lennymchugh.com
Lenny
Please Copy a
es... Andy
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Lenny McHugh
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 12:04 AM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] smith and wesson multi tool
I don't know. I learned about them fro
Well I have the G7943 12 speed. I really liked the new table until tonight.
At first I thought I had a problem since I installed the new power twist
link belts. Where I had it set for a project the drop was less than a half
an inch before it stopped. I checked everything to make sure that the
s
I don't know. I learned about them from a grizzly.com email flyer. There was
a misprint in the flyer greatly inflating the regular price. I called to
confirm and was not sure about the quality for $10. IAt the time I was told
that they had a little over 200 left in stock. About a week later we
] smith and wesson multi tool
Hi Lenny;
What is SlipIt? I have never heard of this product before. Take care.
Mike
- Original Message -----
From: Lenny McHugh
To: handyman-blind
Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 2:15 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] smith and wesson multi tool
When
So far the only real dislike is the sacrificial center square. At Home Depot
I thought I could get a small piece of melamine to make some different
inserts. They used a 5/16 thick piece. I know that I can make a few but
thought they would have used a standard stock material.
I want to drill some
When I was at Grizzly, I also picked up a multi tool for a friend that works
at Home Depot. I also got a can of slipit for him. Today we took a quick
ride to deliver the items. I took mine inside to first show it to him and
that if he was not interested a neighbor would like it. He was quite
i
When I was at the Grizzly showroom, droolingg over some table saws, a
customer came in to upgrade his saw fence system. The sales man told him
that they had two models one was all aluminum with a track for hold downs or
stops and the other was similar to a beismeyer (however you spell it). The
That is what I did but I like the 1/2 inch chuck much better. If I ever need
large bits I can quickly go back. The power twist link belt, well I can not
say enough about that.
- Original Message -
From: "Bill Gallik"
To:
Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2010 6:25 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMa
issing some little detail here! ;-)
Holland's Person, Bill
E-Mail: billgal...@centurytel.net
- "A person reveals his character by nothing so clearly as the joke he
resents."
- German Aphorist, Georg Christoph Lichtenberg (1742 - 1799)
- Original Message -
From: "L
Well I just finished upgrading my drill press. It is a Grizzly 7943 12
speed. It had a 5/8 inch chuck. When at the showroom I purchased a 1/2 inch
chuck for it. So I replaced the belts with the power twist link and replaced
the chuck then installed the table. I can not believe how much the old b
ble, these screws pull out
easily. I modified the table so the mounting
hardware is on top so I can tighten the clamps
and hold the table fast to the drill presses own table.
earlier, Lenny McHugh, wrote:
>Well we were at the Grizzly showroom today. I did purchase a few things and
>plan anot
Well we were at the Grizzly showroom today. I did purchase a few things and
plan another trip shortly. A few items that I wanted to see were not on
display.
Anyway I came home with the power twist link belts for my drill press and
the Grizzly drill press table. It will do all of my needs and not
When I purchased my first craftsman sliding miter saw. The sales man would
not sell it to me. I told him no problem and that he just lost his
commission that I will purchase it at another Sears store. Then he wanted to
sell it to me and I refused. The following weekend we went to another sears
good point!
- Original Message -
From: "Tom Fowle"
To:
Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2010 1:21 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] "can this be used by the blind?"
Moderators, if this is unacceptably off topic I'll understand.
Just to state my policy and maybe to cause a little "OT" flap,
When
Here is the contact information:
http://www.mpja.com/
Marlin P. Jones & Assoc., Inc.
P.O. Box 530400
Lake Park, Florida 33403-8906
By Phone
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Order Line: 1-800-652-6733
Lo
Well, according to an old contractor that I used a few years ago, it is time
to purchase. He was having a yard sale of all of the tools that he does not
need. He told me his new philosophy. He no longer purchases a tool that
looks neat or nice to have. He now waits until he could have used it 3
Good job, I did not get the man's name but he was pretty emphatic that they
could not really be used by the blind.
- Original Message -
From: "Tom Fowle"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 2:14 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] update - TALKING DIGITAL MULTI METER WITH
LIGHTED LEADS-MPJ
I do believe it is time to put this thread to sleep.
ModeratorOk folks, We are really getting off topic.
- Original Message -
From: "Tom Hodges"
To:
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 3:04 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Tools and those who manufacture them
I believe Eve was much more of a
Thanks, I will wait until next week and then order one
- Original Message -
From: "Dan Rossi"
To:
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 11:01 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] update - TALKING DIGITAL MULTI METER WITH
LIGHTED LEADS-MPJA, Inc.
Lenny,
Maybe you are unaware of the history of this
Well, I think it sounds much better than it is. I just called to order one.
The guy to whom I spoke told me that the few blind people who purchased the
unit were not very happy with it. That was enough to turn me off.
- Original Message -
From: "Lenny McHugh"
To: "
The other day someone was looking for information on a multi-meter. Today on
the blind bargains page they refferenced this model. With about $8
additional shipping they could not find a cheaper model. Here is the
specifications and contact information.
Product:
TALKING DIGITAL MULTI
ttp://www.funwithtubes.net
Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com
To subscribe to the fun with transistors group send an email to.
funwithtransistors-subscr...@yahoogroups.com
To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to,
funwithtubes-subscr...@yahoogroups.com
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mething. If it
comes down to being any trouble for you, I can send you something as 8th
street music (1023 arch st.) is a block from where I work. 215 923 5040 I
think is there number.
On Mon, 15 Mar 2010, Lenny McHugh wrote:
> I will have to search around for something like that for him.His
Yes, I do agree with Tom. If you are like me you see by memory and I tend to
forget that something has been relocated. Maybe you youngens don't have that
memory problem, but still better to be safe.
- Original Message -
From: "Tom Fowle"
To:
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 2:04 PM
Subject
m key, brushes and sticks, and anything else like hand chalk or
parts like tuning pegs, dampers, few wing nuts etc.
On Sat, 13 Mar 2010, Lenny McHugh wrote:
> Ok, you drummer guys and gals, how long are drum sticks, brushes etc? My
> grandson is taking drum lessons and has a few sticks
nt: Monday, March 15, 2010 9:42 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Smith & Wesson® 44 Mag Tool®
Where is this on sale? Does sound interesting.
On Mar 15, 2010, at 8:40 AM, Lenny McHugh wrote:
> Does anyone have this multi-tool? If so do you like it. Grizzly has it on
> clearance for $10.
Does anyone have this multi-tool? If so do you like it. Grizzly has it on
clearance for $10. I am thinking about ordering several. One for me and 6
for some Christmas stocking stuffers.
Smith & Wesson® 44 Mag Tool®
escription
Without a doubt, the best multi-tool around. Aside from its superior
q
x27;s slippery and the material stays on the footwear
onto the next surface as well.
The units you mention might be helpful even there.
the stuff is a challenge for my New Balance 1500s which really served me
otherwise, quite well.
On Thu, 11 Mar 2010, Lenny McHugh wrote:
> Well, I sure hope
I was hoping that this thread would have come to an end by now, according to
the list guidelines it is a tad off topic for this list. This list is not
designed for software related questions.
I am sure you will find all of the information that you need on the blind
computing list. Send a blank e
thing like that? Lee
On Sat, Mar 13, 2010 at
07:54:50AM -0500, Lenny
McHugh wrote:
> Ok, you drummer guys and gals, how long are drum sticks, brushes etc? My
> grandson is taking drum lessons and has a few sticks laying around the
> house. I do not know if all drum sticks are the same length
I just remembered after reading this post. About 35 years ago we had an
electric unit installed with the same problem. Here the dip fill tube was
dropped inside the tank. So the hot water at the top of thank was drawn off
and immediately replaced with cold water.
The other question is it only at
Ok, you drummer guys and gals, how long are drum sticks, brushes etc? My
grandson is taking drum lessons and has a few sticks laying around the
house. I do not know if all drum sticks are the same length. I want to build
a drum stick holder for him. What I need to know is about how high this
th
Well, I sure hope that the snow is over for this time of the year. Anyway, I
am even more pleased with the altragrip lite slip resistant footwear. Like
most of us after a snow storm you find that not all of the sidewalks are
clear of ice and snow. Because of this I wear them until I know that
e
I do not remember the name of the product. It was purchased at Home Depot.
It is a sealant product that you mix with the grout instead of water. We
used it when we had the tile floor installed in the bathroom.The contractor
highly recommended the product. He made no money on the product and prob
Balsa wood of course
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From: "jim"
To:
Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2010 7:36 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Table saw injury report.
holy cow! what would one cut with a 7 hp table saw
jim
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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I guess on a direct drive table saw that can happen. On my Grizzly, belt
driven, the thermo overload would protect the motor. I don't know what it
would to my power twist link belt.
- Original Message -
From: "Tom Hodges"
To:
Sent: Saturday, March 06, 2010 3:03 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHa
Just thinking about it, how well lit is your front yard? Maybe the best
thing would be a motion detector spot light. You could get one with two
spots and use one side for an audible alarm and the spot would do the rest.
I do believe that anyone prowling around will quickly run from a well lit
a
How right you are. I believe that most accidents are not accidents but pure
carelessness. And the majority of the table saw accidents the saw stop will
not even help. A friend of Karen's husband lost the tip of two fingers from
a kickback. In this case the saw stop would have had no protection.
Max, even though I had some problems I would not be without one. The last
one that went flaky was not the unit. I purchased a new pack of batteries at
wall-mart. The new battery was not at full power. I thought that the unit
went south so purchased a new one. I put the same battery, knowing it w
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From: Lenny McHugh
Date: Tuesday, March 2, 2010 4:18 pm
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cutting large glass bottles
> Ray, I never heard of the burning string trick. May have to play
> with that
> sometime. There was a product on the market about 30
Ray, I never heard of the burning string trick. May have to play with that
sometime. There was a product on the market about 30 years ago called a jug
cutter. Karen's Aunt had one and made some great vases from beer and other
colored bottles. I wish that I could locate one of them. Will have to
I was talking to a friend that was the maintenance manager for the local
hospital. They have some very long sidewalks and he told me that they found
that the gas powered leaf blower is the best tool for the job. He went on to
say that it clears the snow down to the concrete and any spots that ar
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