Re: [BlindHandyMan] wiring speakers in my pickup

2007-03-05 Thread Mick
The wires will feel the same. However, there will be some sort of feelable difference concerning the connector. It will either have opposite connectors for each wire (female, male). Or, it could have the plastic connector keyed in some way. Sometimes there is a slot over one of the terminals

Re: [BlindHandyMan] (hi marks) Flexible Pattern Braille cells

2007-03-06 Thread Mick
Lenny, You can use Dymo tape and make a Braille letter "l". Cut this out and you will have a line that you can stick on anything that does not get too hot. You can then label this line with another Braille label. This works great on table saw bevel scales. - Original Message -

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Portable ramps for wheelchair access

2007-03-07 Thread Mick
Betsy, In my opinion, i think the one inch per foot slope for ramps is way too gradual in many instances. This can make it totally impractical to do in some instances, especially in a home. Wouldn't a better rule of thumb in your circumstance be to put in any ramp at all that could be negotia

Re: [BlindHandyMan] All About Band Saws

2007-03-08 Thread Mick
There is a lot of information here. Unfortunately it is very disappointing that there is not one single piece of information as to how a blind person can use a band saw. I was hoping for some tips, tricks, and techniques for a blind person safely and accurately using one of these saws. ---