On a similar note, I want to put a railing on my garage steps. Remind me,
again, how to calculate slope to get the lengths of the ballisters right? Sixth
grade was a while ago.
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From: Victor Gouveia
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2
I need to cut a circular hole in one of the boards comprising my picnic table
for the umbrella. Everything I've read says to use a circle cutter in a drill
press, which I don't have. Are there any other options?
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I'll need to check the pole. I'll take a look in the archives too just in case.
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From: Tom Fowle
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 11:28 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting a circular hole
robert,
Depends on the diameter,
inner plug. It
usually splits out easy then you can drill some more with the hole saw. Doing
this a couple of times will get you through the piece.
Ron
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From: Robert Riddle
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 1:19 PM
Su
Hope this helps.
- Original Message -
From: Robert Riddle
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 2:19 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] cutting a circular hole
I need to cut a circular hole in one of the boards comprising my picnic table
for the umbrella. E
inch carbide tipped high speed drill bits that like any wood/metal cutting
bit will do this job quickly. Go through in larger and larger bits, and
the resistance will guide you from straying too far from the pilot through
hole.
On Fri, 23 May 2008, Robert Riddle wrote:
> I'll b
m tearing the
> wood as it exits.
> >
> > You can buy individual hole saws or a set. If not readily
> available where you live I bought my sets from Leevalley.com.
> >
> > I doubt you will find a spade bit big enough but you could get a
> large a
49 AM
> >>>> Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting a circular hole
> >>>>
> >>>> spade bits and fly cutters, (hole cutter for drill press here) are
> >>>> similarly difficult to 360 center and can wrench a wrist if they hit a
> >
I always just rigged up wool blankets over the windows. The gf, however, won't
have that. Lol.
- Original Message -
From: Scott Howell
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 6:01 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cellular blinds
Thanks Bob, I went ahe
Take all the furniture out. The carpet is held on by little pieces of wood
called tack strips laid around the edge of the floor. These are essentially
half inch wide strips of wood with a series of tacks jutting up, be careful as
they are extremely sharp. So, get all the furniture out and then y
I've got a broken chair here. Made of metal. One of the bolts holding the back
of the chair to the frame broke off, leaving a small portion of the end of the
bolt in the hole. It doesn't stick out, so I can't get a grip on it. Any
suggestions on getting this little piece out so I can fit a new b
What does it mean when there is condensation between the panes of a double
paned window?
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Our freezer died. I think it probably needs a refill on refrigerant. Where does
one go to get refrigerant these days?
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that comes pre -charged from the manufacturer.
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Robert Riddle
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 5:36 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] refrigerant
Our freez
ubject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] refrigerant
I believe you are in for a sticker shock.
smile,
RJ
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From: Robert Riddle
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 7:57 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] refrigerant
Damn. I was afraid of that. Well
Ok, there's not much to a freezer, a pump compressor and thermostat, correct?
Our freezer, the one I wrote here about earlier, is broken, and I think it's
the compressor because the light stays on but the motor doesn't, and of course
everything thawed out. So, this being a Kenmore freezer, how m
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From: Robert Riddle
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2008 14:22
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] fixing a freezer compressor
Ok, there's not much to a freezer, a pump compressor and thermostat, correct?
Our freezer, the one I wrote here about ear
Well, as this freezer is toast, whom should I call to dispose of it?
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Do any of you drive tractors? This place is just too much to mowe with a
standard lawn mower. So we're looking at tractors and I'm wondering if there's
any feasible way a blind person can use it.
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or how long they can run, but if all you want
is mowing, this might be something to look into.
Good luck.
Bill Stephan
Kansas Citty MO
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Phone: (816)803-2469
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From: Robert Riddle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Thursday, J
ve it direct
you to the starting point.
Lenny
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From: "Robert Riddle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 4:52 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] tractors
Doubt it, we're talking a couple of acres. I'll look into it t
Do they make talking hydrometers? I got a dehumidifier for our basement and I'd
like to keep a watch on the humidity down there.
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I got a dehumidifier last week. I turned it on and, within about 4 hours, the
tank, a 65 pint model, was full. I've been running it in 12 hour cycles for a
few days now. The difference down here is amazing.
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From: RJ
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: S
er in their basement. For awhile,
they would empty the container that caught the water. then, they got
smart and just placed the unit over the floor drain.
earlier, Robert Riddle, wrote:
>I got a dehumidifier last week. I turned it on and, within about 4
>hours, the tank, a 65
Our driveway is so old and pitted, I think we'd have to tear the whole thing
up and start over again. This thing has thigh high weeds coming out of it, 1 or
even 2 foot gaps between the paving blocks, six to 12 inch levels between the
blocks. I look at it and it seems almost hopeless to fix wi
I need to build a small ramp from the ground up on to the porch. How do I
figure out the gradiant? Like the porch is 39 inches off the ground, how long
should the boards be? Ideally the ramp should be cement but I don't know how to
do that and it's frankly beyond our budget to have a pro do it.
Well, I think we're going to have to end up buying a portable ramp. We rent, so
modifications to the property on such a scale may not be approved. This would
be a nice project to do, however, and as such it might add value to the
property after we move on.
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From
There's a nice thought. I'll keep you guys updated with what happens. I think
this project is one I can do, it just requires some planning and tedium. I'll
get hold hte landlord next week and see what he says.
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From: Betsy Whitney
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.
That must get some interesting looks in the DMV office. BLind guy wanting to
register a car.
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From: Bob Kennedy
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2008 8:01 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Building a car
You can Google about an
I have a full length leather duster here. It's starting to feel kind of dry
and not as supple as it used to be. What oils should I use on it, if any? It's
not suede, it feels kind of pebbly.
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leather has been dyed it still might not absorb real evenly.
Ron
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From: Robert Riddle
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2008 1:16 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] oiling a leather jacket
I have a full length leather duster he
Oh yeah, I get things like that all the time. Try this.
This spring we went to our local hardware store. I was looking to buy some
nails and wire cutters. The sales clerk insisted on talking to my partner
rather than to me. Like "What sort of nails is he looking for?" I was like, I'm
standing r
I've got a long round metal rod that came with my knife set. Are you supposed
to hold the blade perpendicular to the steel, that is, the ends of hte knife
and rod are at right angles to each other? Clarify your message a bit mire, in
other words, if ye wouldn't mind.
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- Original Message -
From: Dale Leavens
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 6:39 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] condensate pump
Hi Ron,
Well I had a little look about and found some interesting reading here.
http://www.aquahub.com/store/in
Well it has been a while since I was on list. Just got a new house and it's now
time to start sprucing it up.
My first question involves installing a garage door opener. We've got a metal
door with creases in it, I think they call that a sectional door? Anyway,
what's usually involved in install
How does a blind person use a carpenter level? Isn't it a tool with a bubble of
water in it and when the bubble is even you know your piece is straight? How
can you tell if it's level when you can't see? Also, how good is this talking
tape measure I keep hearing about? How about electrical boxes
Cool where do you find these audible levels?
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From: Victor Gouveia
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 4:20 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] tools and electricity
Hi Robert,
There are audible levels that will beep or sound if t
other
outlets as well to see where that circuit goes.
- Original Message -----
From: Robert Riddle
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 3:23 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] tools and electricity
How does a blind person use a carpenter level? Isn't it
Probably needs a new electron gun, not sure how costly such things are.
- Original Message -
From: Jennifer Jackson
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 11:30 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] microwave fixable?
I have one of these expensive Hamilton Beach
Our deck railing is a little wobbly. I suspect it's due to the expanding and
contracting of the wood around the bolts, due to the winter freeze and spring
thaw. Would fixing the bolts that connects the ballisters to the deck framework
fix this?
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Has anyone used this talking tape measure before? I'd like to get some feedback
before I buy anything.
http://www.lssproducts.com/product/4120/tape-measures
Thanks.
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't always
be a change announced. That is the biggest complaint I have. But in most cases
1/16 is pretty close and for me a lot more accurate then using a finger nail to
read the other tape that is marked in eighths of an inch.
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From: Robert Riddle
How do you calculate the number of square feet of several rooms? Is it just a
matter of adding the area of the individual rooms together?
For example, if one room is 30 square feet and another room is 20 square feet,
would that then be 50 square feet?
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How do you mow the lawn being blind without you having to walk every inch to
make sure there's no rocks in your way? Getting someone to mow our lawn is very
expensive, and my girlfriend has degenerative spine disease and can't walk very
well. And can somebody tell me some good fuel mixes to use
Well I have a couple of projects coming up. A deck railing and a picnic table.
Our deck is funny. We've got two doors on it, with steps going off each door
and their own rail. I want to put a rail across the middle section of the deck
parallel to the house and attach it to the existing rail posts
as spacers until all were fastened down with
two nails to hold it in place and then the carriage bolts making
assembly easy as pie.. I got my angle for the legs from a neighbors
table by just making a nail marking on my first `2 by 6. Lee
On Sat,
May 17,
2008 at 03:32:28PM -0600, Robe
y are on is very flat. Just something to consider. A bench with a back is
that much wider and if well constructed gives another couple of inches of depth
of base and that bit more stability.
What ever the case do have fun.
- Original Message -
From: Robert Riddle
To: blindhan
Now therre's an idea. I've never seen a table like that, though. I'll need to
go hunting.
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From: chiliblindman
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2008 1:37 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] projects upcoming
Robert, one thing you migh
Seems a sad state when you have to pay to get a list of names lol.
- Original Message -
From: Dan Rossi
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, May 19, 2008 9:14 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] home depo contractor services.
Since the big box stores usually contract
Of the wooden kind, sheesh. Lol.
Seriously, I'm thinking of putting in a cabinet. How can one tell how far down
the studs are beneath the drywall? I don't want to buy a box of nails and find
out they're all too short.
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Yah, I am gonna use screws, but I had a box of nails in front of me so that's
what I typed. Was hanging stuff up lol.
- Original Message -
From: Tom Fowle
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 12:10 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] studs
I can imagi
What do I need to know to install a garbage disposal? Obviously the size of the
drain and stuff like that, but anything else more specific? Thanks.
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How does it hook up to the electrical supply? Just alligator clips? How do you
match the wires if it's the latter? Just click them together and hope for the
best?
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I'd like to know how to repair and maintain a gas stove. Ours doesn't always
ignite when it's supposed to.
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From: "Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2006 3:23 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Research Subjects Required
> HI Mr. Ra
en it is suppose to? Can you describe more exactly just
> what happens when it doesn't light?
>
>
> - Original Message -
> From: Robert Riddle
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Friday, July 21, 2006 18:50
> Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Research Subjects
Or just turn a pack of rats loose. They'll chew through it in record time.
Hee hee.
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From: "David Ferrin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 9:43 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] My aching shoulders.
> Now that I know there is a gas line over head t
What's wrong with unplugging the freezer? lol.
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From: "Jewel Blanch" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 6:09 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Defrosting a chest freezer
> Once you have the ice off your freezer, wipe the surfaces with glycerine.
> Th
I didn't get a response last time, so I'll try again. What's the easiest way to
install a window air conditioner? Do you just stick it in the frame, plug it
in, turn it on, and get cool? Or what?
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p of a person who has enough strength to handle the size
> unit
> you plan to install. Some of these units weigh more than a hundred pounds
> and given their size, they are tough for one person to handle, no matter
> how
> strong that person may be.
>
>Yours
ent instillation would involve filling in the space on
> each
> side of the unit, preferably with material that is insulating. A lot of
> heat can escape in winter, if these side spaces are not attended to
> properly.
>
>Yours Truly,
>
> C
What can yall recommend for a good all purpose hand saw? I'm not really
interested in major woodworking, just the occasional board cutting. Thanks.
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YOu can do this in a much easier way too. Use a plunger on the drain. Shut
off the unit, as it can't work well in a vacuum. Turn on the water, plunge
the drain sharply a couple of times, then try the unit again. If that
doesn't work, turn off the unit and move the fly wheel manually as the
arti
I was moving my air conditioner to another room, and when I tipped it forward
to pull it out of the window I had a small tabletop waterfall come out of the
unit. Is this normal? Is condensation supposed to collect in the unit?
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e: [BlindHandyMan] condensation
>I hope so, mine has always done this, So I now tip it back and kind of
>shake it around so the water drains outside, Instead of all over me,
>making me look like I wet my pants. Bob
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> From: Robert Riddle
&
Recently, my stepson broke the floater in the toilet tank. That big plastic
ball on the articulated arm that stops the water flow when it reaches a certain
level. So now, to flush it, we turn on the water from the wall valve. When we
do this, the pipes make a very loud rattling sound as if they
space, you can usually stop some of the
> rattling. Obviously, inside the walls would be an extremely expensive
> proposition!
>
>
> - Original Message -
> From: Robert Riddle
> To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 11:45 AM
>
Can anybody tell me about these units? From what I hear it's a lot cheaper and
produces good heat. Where might I find these units?
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