Bill, Good trade, now you can work whenever you want and if she yells, well!
you didn't know what time it was!!!
Lenny
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From: "William Stephan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 3:44 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Shop vac filter
Well, the way I
Hi Ray,
This sure brought back some memories. When I was in the eighth grade we were
required to make a science project.
I was in the library searching for an idea. I stumbled on a science book
describing the distilling process. Well, I made a glass still. I received an
"A" on the project and Mr
What is a roadrunner other than an old muscle car?
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From: "Andy Collins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2007 12:27 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Found a roadrunner
Rinaldo, I can't see why not, though I've never done this in mine; in fact,
I've har
Dale,
I have a friend who tried to use his band saw with a 3/4" wide blade and he was
very unhappy with the results.
A few years ago when we still received the Yankee Workshop, Norm was doing some
re-sawing. He had a special re-saw tool. This saw had a very wide blade,
several inches, and laid f
Hmmm! cut it again, it's still too short.
Not really re-sawing is taking a board and cutting it down to two equal
thickness boards. Or cutting a 1/4" thick slice from the stock. That is what
I watched Norm cut he took a long1"x8" and made two long 1/4"x8" boards.
Lenny
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Shopsmith Woodshop Tips
I thought I would forward this for the Shopsmith owners in case they are not
aware. I do not own a Shopsmith but a friend does and he sends me a few
forwards. There are often tips on tuning up the Shopsmith. Finally I
subscribed. There have been a few tips that I used.
I hope that you have a wonderful birthday. They are really good for you.
Those who have the most live the longest.
Enjoy the tape measure. I like it so much that I purchased a second for a
backup.
Lenny http://www.geocities.com/lenny_mchugh/
NO, ripping would make a perpendicular cut to the surface of the board where
as resawing makes a parallel cut. If you rip an 8 inch board in half you
have two 4 inch boards. If you resaw a 1x8 board in half you have two 1/2x8
boards. Hope this makes sense.
Lenny
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Fr
For the HAM radio guys. If you can get your hands on the old window
weights, they work fantastic at the far end of a long wire antenna. If you
are in snow country during the winter when ice build up is on the antenna
the antenna dips and the weight goes up preventing the antenna from
breaking.
ursday, June 21, 2007 12:09 AM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Resawing?
So would ripping make it narrower and resawing make it thinner?
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Behalf Of Lenny McHugh
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 8:44 PM
To: blindhan
I purchased an inexpensive one at Wal-Mart used it a few times with no
problems. It will inflate to 200 psi.
If inflating a tire make sure that you do not leave it unattended. About 20
years ago a co-worker came out and had a flat tire. It was in the winter an
extremely cold day. He watched the
Earlier today I did a search and found a few that would definitely cut a steel
drum. They were in the $250 bracket. I just came home from Home Depot and they
have a wood/metal 6" holesaw for around $40 and $18 for the drill mounting kit.
Lenny http://www.geocities.com/lenny_mchugh/
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Hi All,
Well, I just got yelled at because of excessive saw dust. I have a2hp dust
collection system with a 4" hose under the table saw blade. Although far from
perfect it usually does a good job getting the saw dust. Yesterday I was using
a cross cut sled. Since the stock is now above the table
t Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat.
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From: Lenny McHugh
To: Handyman-Blind
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2007 3:14 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] metal hole saw
Earlier today I did a search and found a few that would definitely cut a
steel drum.
Hi Shane,
I can not speak for the cordless tools but I own 3 Ryobi power tools. I have
a router, bench and finishing sander.
Before I purchased I checked for reviews and they were all great and I do
agree with them. The finishing sander has a limited life time warranty.
Ryobi is made exclusively
Hi All,
I have a dark brown aluminum storm door and storm window above the door.
I am replacing the door with a white storm door.
Can this window be easily painted? I thought of using rustolium paint.
Lenny http://www.geocities.com/lenny_mchugh/
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Hey Dale,
Sounds like a great job. A few years ago I watched Norm build that router
station. It looks like a nice addition to your shop.
Lenny
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From: "Dale Leavens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 12:52 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Router station pr
You may want to keep this information handy in the event that your close
washing machine fails.
Lenny
Washing Clothes Recipe
Never thought of a "washer" in this light before..what a blessing!
' Washing Clothes Recipe' -- imagine having a recipe for this ! ! !
Years ago
Today I had a rubber roof installed on my back porch. At the top of the steps
there is one glob of tar or roof cement. It is on the top concrete step where I
will probably step in it when the sun heats it up and makes it soft. Also my
guide dog often lays there.
To remove I have a few ideas wond
Well, the tar is gone. We placed a bag of ice on it to help harden. Then use an
old putty knife to scrape most of it off. Put the ice back on for a while and
used an electric drill with an old wire brush attachment. For the final cleanup
mineral spirits.
Lenny http://www.geocities.com/lenny_mc
I have an interesting problem. There is a concrete wall to which part of my
porch roof is attached. About 30 years ago my late father-in-law made a white
mixture to put on the wall. It consisted of lime, white silica sand and white
cement. Because of a leak in the roof there are water stains on
I thought about that but it is right next to the door and if you get against
it the lime rubbs off. That is why dad made that mixture.
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From: "chiliblindman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 7:25 AM
Subject: Re: [SPAM] [BlindHandyMan] painting quest
I don't understand why one would want to listen to mp3 files on the home
stereo. With the compression from the audio format to mp3 format quality of
fidelity is also lost.
For the amount of money that I have invested in my receiver and speaker I would
not want to lose sound quality. For rock I p
I found an easy way to ease the edges on wood.
I was about ready to order a 1/16" round over bit when I came up with this
idea. I cut two scrap pieces of wood about 1 3/4" and 12" long. Then glued them
together making a nice inside corner. Now I wrapped a piece of sandpaper around
and used the i
Last week I purchased some liquid fence to keep rabbits out of the yard. A
friend has a problem with squirrels and chipmunks
he wrote to the liquid fence co. and was directed to this site for possible
help.
I read some of the site and found it very interesting, they explain how to
build a trap
Hi Larry,
With a 24 foot span I would consider 16" on center as opposed to 24".
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From: "Larry Stansifer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Monday, July 30, 2007 2:06 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Loft
Hi Guys,
Well you all have almost inspired me enough to attempt an
8x
This site has the talking tape measure that uses the a battery.
When/if I replace mine I will go this route as opposed to the 9 volt.
http://www.lssproducts.com/product/4120/talking-tape-measure
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Max, somehow I missed your original post. I have used a full face shield for
about 10 years and would not be without one. A year or so ago I was using my
sliding miter saw and I heard a crack the part I was cutting off was kicked
back and hit the shield. Just wonder where it would have landed, m
Hi all you computer guys,
I have an interesting problem. I was given an older windows 98 machine to clean
up and donate to someone or charity.
Since all of the disks were there I with some help first did a fdisk to erase
the hd.
I then reinstalled windows 98, the mb drivers, the sound card driver
ne of the Packard Bell jobies where it is tied
to the sound card?
Just trying to figure out what I might be able to suggest.
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From: Lenny McHugh
To: Handyman-Blind
Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 8:03 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] computer modem problem
Hi
I believe that you can purchase the cobolt model from maxiaids for around
$100.
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From: "Larry Stansifer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 4:19 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Talking tape measures
L.S&S group has the double A model for $119.9
Thanks to all for the suggestions. With the help of a list member the correct
driver was located and installed.
Friday or Monday I am taking the computer to Fort Indian Town Gap where it will
be united with it's new owner.
Lenny http://www.geocities.com/lenny_mchugh/
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What is the best freezer alarm?
Over the years this is about the 5th time that someone left the freezer door
open.
This time we did not lose too much however there are a few things that we must
cook in the next few days.
Q. When is a door not a door?
A. When it is ajar.
Lenny http://www.geocities
I would like to modify a tv remote so that only certain buttons could be
depressed. My mother is 86 with macular degeneration and her new tv remote has
a lot small buttons.
She is always getting into menus etc. I thought about getting a replacement
remote and making it so only the on/off, volume
Well thinking about my mother. My sister just purchased a new phone/answering
machine for my mother. Again the buttons are too small for her to see. Is there
a good large button wireless phone/answering machine that she can use?
Lenny http://www.geocities.com/lenny_mchugh/
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Interesting, about two weeks ago on the Discovery channel's Myth Busters
they did a test on cars to prove or disprove the window myth. With highly
sophisticated equipment they determined it is more efficient to have the
windows down in city traffic and much more efficient to have the windows up
Hey Roger,
Pocono and Jeff yes! yes! yes!
Pocono is only about a little over a 2 hour ride.
I was at the track three times. Saw the first formula 1 and the first NASCAR
race there.
One of the best things at the first race was that Linda Carter rode in the
Hurst Olds 442 pace car. Got pretty clos
Hi All,
I had a fantastic magnetic recovery tool. this tool had a long thin magnet on
the end of a fairly long spring. At the other end of the spring was a hollow
threaded fitting. There is an extension rod that slipped inside of the spring
and was screwed on the end of the spring for storage. W
Hey Lee,
I owned a 1965 Cutlass 330 cubic inch that had a Rochester 650 cfm quad.
That car was a runner until my now wife had a mishap and the car ended up in
the bone yard.
Funny, I could never see well enough to drive but had an old Rambler
American flat head 6 then the Olds. I had friends th
ch" in talking about
something on tv, and got even madder when he learned I had 5 televisions in
my home.
So, today I shall consider switching my loyalties, but if Mark is racing, I
will have to still give him the nod.
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From: Lenny McHugh
To: blindhandyman
I have a major telephone dilemma. My mother is 86 years old and lost most of
her eyesight. She was having difficulty using her telephone. I located a large
button phone that would also help with her hearing loss. Now the problem is in
her senior apartment there is a security system where someon
Well, that was an $89 phone that was returned and replaced with this model.
I just found out that her corded phone in the bedroom works the same way so
she can not use that one. I have a friend checking out some corded large
button phones he just called me and will be testing one later this morni
Dan, No I would not disable all the buttons just the ones that would get her
in trouble. Like the cid, menu, pulse/tone, and a lot more for the answering
machine. I would only leave the talk, number pad memory and make it a fairly
basic phone.
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From: "Dan Rossi" <[EM
Hi Bill,
I don't like the power drain openers. A friend used one and it broke a weak
drain line.
Just like using a plunger most people use it incorrectly. The clog is being
packed down and by pushing with a plunger it even more compacts the clog. When
using a plunger slowly push it down and quic
When I posted the information I found it here.
I remember as a young child laying on the floor looking at the blue flame
wondering how something hot can make something cold.
http://www.gasrefrigerators.com/howitworks.htm
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We need a subject change.
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From: "Max Robinson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2007 10:02 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] What Do You Want Information ON?
examples of electric resistance heating are an electric range, including the
oven, an elect
ShopsmithIf you are not aware of the shopsmith tips email you may be interested
in joining.
I am not a shopsmith user but learned a lot from some of the tips.
Lenny
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From: Shopsmith
To: Lenny McHugh
Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 10:51 AM
Subject: Archived
Exchange rate between the US Dollar (USD) and Pound (GBP)
Source:
FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF NEW YORK
, 29-Aug-2007
£1 = US $ 2.0182
http://www.dollars2pounds.com/
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From: "Jennifer Jackson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 9:35 AM
Subject: [BlindH
Subject says it all, will it work?
My home is built into the side of a mountain and there are a total of 29 steps
leading to the back alley. Since I am no longer able to shovel snow I wonder if
the electric leaf blowers will work. A friend has a very powerful gas one that
he uses to blow the sno
Using the leaf blower for snow. I want to find more about this one. Looking
around there was a Toro for $35 that had a 7 amp motor. I then found a black
and decker for $69 that had a 10.2 amp motor and it had a 230 mph wind
velocity. I think it would do the job. I was never a black and decker fa
Hi Roger,
I don't know if one is made but it should be fairly simple to modify one.
If you are talking about the one that has an alligator clip on one end and
the probe that looks like an ice pick it isn't too difficult.
Just take a 12v flasher or the music flasher and wire it in series with the
Well, I really messed up. I am knew at using the biscuit cutter and really
goofed. I made 3 red cherry panels perfectly and the 4th I messed up. The one
that I messed up is for the top, of course! I purposely cut the stock over size
for later final trimming. When I cut the biscuits I forgot to t
I made a jig for biscuit cutting. I took a scrap board 1 1/2" W and about 40"
L. Starting from about 2" from one end I drilled a hole that will accept a 4
penny finishing nail about every 1/2". On the end where I started drilling I
added a 6" x 1 1/2" end making a T square. this T square end is
Hi Lee,
I have been using Mobile 1 since 1979 and swear by it. I first started using
the product after talking to my boss. He had a VW bug and used Mobile 1. He
told me the story that he about 38,000 miles and had taken it in for
inspection. The shop forman asked him when was the last time that
11. The blind Handy Girl list is for women to discuss better ways of doing
things around the home. the list has moved to Google Groups. to join, send a
blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://www.tabinc.org/blog/archives/2007/03/top_tech_tidbit_3.html
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Dale,
Some old time plumbers have another name for that tool. A friend's father an
80 year old retired plumber calls it a bib wrench.
Mine had a lot of use changing the gas bottles on the gas grill. Well, that
was before they made a mandatory change on the type of the fittings.
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Tom,
You are correct however it is new installs or when the service is upgraded.
When my water meter was installed a jumper 10 gauge wire was used to connect
the copper above and below the meter. A few years later I had my service
upgraded and the 8 foot ground rod was installed. My home is abou
Well a few years ago when I had my service upgraded the electrician ran into
that scenario. With my home built into the side of the mountain he could not
drive the 8' rod so he cut it into two 4' sections and put them about 4"
apart. According to code at that time you needed 8' but it did not ha
A while back my daughter purchased a mp3 player. It sat around and this
afternoon I loaded it with some music for my grandson. After it was loaded it
would not play. When we opened the battery compartment an ugly surprise, the
battery leaked.
I found this advice on the net. Will try it tomorrow
Well the phone dilemma is solved. The situation where my mother could not
unlock her door because her new big button cordless phone would not produce a
continuous tone that is required. I am not a Radio Shack fan but I located two
large button corded phones that work. These phones even have memo
Don, A few years ago I had a similar problem with my furnace. The problem
was a weak breaker. Might be a simple starting place.
Lenny
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From: "Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "blind handy man"
Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 8:58 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] AC problem
D]>
To:
Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 9:39 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] AC problem.
OK, how can I know, if the breaker is week? Don
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From: Lenny McHugh
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 6:05 PM
Subject: Re: [B
Hi All,
A few years ago on hgtv Ron Hazelton had a home improvement program.
Occasionally he would show some new products. He had a man who had a totally
safe power saw and was trying to get someone to manufacture it.
It worked on the same principal as plaster cast cutting saws, that is where he
I sure hope that is better than my old 3.2 1997 Grand Caravan AWD. I
actually traded it because of spark plugs. From the dealer the estimate was
$450.00 to change plugs. The top of the motor had to be removed. Loved to
have slapped the designer of that beast.
Lenny
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I sent a request to MLCS about a specific router bit speed. They gave me the
following information.
The proper speed to run a bit is determined by its large diameter. To
see a listing of proper cutting speeds based on bit diameter, please
refer to our MLCS Technical FAQ page at the following URL:
the power to the motor is
shut
off."
For more info:
http://www.sawstop.com/about.htm
There are a couple of amazing online video's on this Web Site which are
really worth a listen!
John
Melbourne Australia.
From: Lenny McHugh
To: Handyman-Blind
Sent: Friday, September 21, 2007 12:50 AM
Sub
Interesting, I have a mechanic friend who broke off a manifold bolt. He
removed it with a very unique approach. he took an old screw driver and cut
off the end. He then put crazy glue on the tip. He then held it against the
broken stud. after about two minutes just turned out and tossed the old
Ray, the answer is simple 2 strokes
Lenny
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From: "Ray Boyce" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 8:53 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] What is the Difference Between a Two Stroke and
Four Stroke Engine?
To understand the mechanical differences betwe
Hi Dale and all,
Quite a few years ago I had a friend who was a Burroughs's computer field
engineer. Joe worked on the system that I programmed.
Joe was a super sharp individual and he told me that anything that has a
digital output display he could make it talk. Joe passed away nearly 20
years
Tom, You are so correct about the new circuits. It brings two stories to
mind. I have a friend who has a eprom burner. both he and his brother had
the same make and model car. The computer went out on his brother's car. The
dealer wanted over $400 for a new computer. My friend took the old one a
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From: Wixey Digital
To: 'Lenny McHugh'
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 5:12 PM
Subject: RE: talking products
Hi Lenny;
Great to hear from you. Wow, have I been getting a lot of emails the last few
days from blind and low vision woodworkers. T
No, it is our wonderful throw away society mentality. They toss the unit and
replace with a new.
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From: "robert moore" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 5:47 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] non user servasable parts?
So if the user ca
The other day someone asked about this type of product. In the BRAILLE FORUM
Volume XLVI October 2007 No. 3
this information was published:
** TALKING GLUCOSE METER
The Prodigy Autocode Talking Glucometer offers audible prompts to
guide you through each step, and audible test results.
Cy,
I do agree. My dad had a 1953 Ford that still used the vacuum wiper system.
I remember helping to replace the unit and vacuum lines.
I wonder when Ford converted to electric?
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From: "Cy Selfridge" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Monday, October 01, 2007 5:23 AM
Subj
Hi Victor,
I guess that you are pretty young. Back in the 1950s and 60s a black cloth
cotton tape was used. It was commonly called friction tape. As it dried out
it would become very brittle
Lenny
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From: "Victor Gouveia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Tuesday, October
Hi Tom and all,
I have a friend who is in charge of maintenance at a local hospital. A while
back he got into a little argument with someone from what use to be DER,
Department of Environmental Resources or commonly known as Don't Expect
Results, about the fluorescent light tubes.
Jim had a box
Dale,
Several years ago on the Yankee Workshop Norm was re-sawing some stock. He
used a resaw that the blade was horizontal and about 3 inches wide. He
briefly alluded to the problem that you mentioned.
Also on Woodworks David Marks used a similar resaw to cut 1/8 inch slices to
glue on a plywoo
at our polar bear habitat.
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From: Lenny McHugh
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2007 5:15 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Resawing planks.
Dale,
Several years ago on the Yankee Workshop Norm was re-sawing some stock. He
used
Max,
Did you purchase or rent the install kit? When I did the kitchen floor I
purchased the kit. It included 1/4" spacers for around the perimeter and a
bent bar close to a Z shape. for the ends when you align you put one end of
the bar against the flooring section and then whack the other with
check outhttp://www.buy.com they just had one in their email flyer.
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From: "robert moore" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Blind Handyman"
Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2007 6:40 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Uninteruptable power for a computer.
I think we had this discussion
Dale, This blade may be an alternative to the horizontal resaw.
http://www.monstermarketplace.com/Home/Landing753a6075.html
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Here is a great review of the Grizzly G0555 band saw used as a resaw.
http://www1.freewebs.com/midwest-woodworker/grizzlyg0555.htm
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Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net
Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net
Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com
To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to,
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From: "Lenny McHugh" <[EMAIL PR
Well with all of the discussion about fluorescent light tubes, we just had one
that went ka-boom. I never heard of this happing to anyone. We were in Lowe's
for a few items including a two pack of utility bulbs. They were carefully
placed in the cart. Maybe 15 minutes later Karen was reading a p
Ray, This also brings back some fantastic memories.
When I was a kid calcium carbide was readily available. I wonder what
happened to my old carbide lantern and cannon? Anyway the memories were
about some really stupid things that we did. We had a lot of fun with
calcium carbide
, an old paint can
Well we have some very similar and I would never recommend the 105 degree
hinge if there is a blind individual in the household
Shortly after these were installed my wife was getting something out of a
cabinet and left the door open until she put things down on the table. I
was in the kitchen a
Hi Lee,
Well considering that my home was built in 1880 and has the horse hair
plaster, I can absolutely say the answer is yes. Actually we had quite a
few repairs the first about 33 years ago when we purchased the home. At that
time my late father-in-law was a professional plasterer and stone
further
by your work. It gets pretty brittle after all those years.
Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Skype DaleLeavens
Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat.
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From: Lenny McHugh
To: blindhandyman@yahoogrou
Hi dale and all,
The discussions of plastering brought back some wonderful memories of my
father-in-law and a few of Karen's uncles.
Karen's grandfather was a builder. Her dad learned the trade of mason and
plasterer, one uncle was taught the plumbing trade and the other an
electrician. They wor
s Guide to Choosing a Concealed Hinge
Hi Lenny
The dishwasher door is another trap when left down, it catches you right
across the shins and I also let out some naughty words.
Ray
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh
Sent:
Hi Lee, NO, it is an old 2 1/2 story town house. Lots of old wood and 10
foot ceilings
The front windows all have colored or stained glass squares surrounding the
clear glass.
Lenny.
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From: "Lee A. Stone" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2007 9:27 P
When I helped drywall mydaughter's livingroom we purchased drywall dimplers.
This is a philips screw driver with a collar around it that will make the
drywallscrew go in far enough not to tear the paper.. I found this information
when looking for dimplers.
Hanging Drywall
- It just takes a few
This service could be very helpful to the blind handyman.
"Read This To Me" is a free reading service for
the blind, powered by volunteers and Internet
collaboration.
http://www.readthistome.org/
"Read This To Me" allows blind and low-vision people
to have printed documents read to them over th
A while back I spoke to a technician for the Porter Cable nailers that I
have. For both the BN200 and the FN250 I was told to use 3 drops for every
1,000 nails. I have a cheap Harbor Freight stapler and use 1 drop about
every 250 staples or so.
What a friend uses is an in-line oiler. If you go t
Bill, If you purchase one get a good one. A friend who owns a tool rental
center uses ones that were in the $25 to $35 bracket.Unlike the cheap Harbor
Freight one that I have laying in the basement. At least I think it is still
down there. I think that my friend uses ones by Bosch. I also had a
Here is a tip from a professional pipe fitter. When you put quick disconnect
couplers on the end of the air hose first keep the teflon tape or teflon grease
at least 2 or 3 threads from the end. If any closer some paste or tape can be
forced off the front and it will end up in your tool. He is t
Well, I know that I am now getting lazy. I just had a new storm door installed
by Lowe's. The door has a self storing glass and screen. That was the primary
reason for the upgrade. The old one was 27 years old and had a very heavy glass
that I had to carry to the third floor for storage. It was
Lee, check out http://asktrapperjohn.com
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From: "Lee A. Stone" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2007 11:10 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Killing off little spiders
R J, $130 is , in my opinion Cheap. We had a problem in many places
with ants s
They produce a very thing red line on a saw and on a drill press they make
a cross pattern. So on the drill press the center of the hole will be where
the lines intersect.
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A few years ago I wanted to install a new radio antenna on my roof. My home is
an old 2 and 1/2 story townhouse and the top roof is about 45 feet high. I had
another amateur radio friend help me assemble the antenna and carry it to the
second story roof. When we got out there he looked around a
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