Thanks for your input.
We have a 34 foot run, and we need to run the water all one way, because at
the back end of the garage there is no place to go with it.
The garage and house are about 3 feet apart, and run off from the garage
currently drops between them.
At the back, a downspout would hav
How much drop does a rain gutter need for water to run out effectively?
We have a 34 foot run on the garage, and I'm wondering how much drop we need
over that distance
Blessings,
Tom
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I've enjoyed my belt sander for a long time. But it doesn't work well for
small stuff, or long thin strips.
So I built a platform on which I can mount the sander on its side, and
clamped down with a couple long bolts, wing nuts and a bar over the top.
I have a platform that I can raise and lowe
Well, I did it. I wasn't in a rush, but slipped up on safety.
Took a nibble out of my finger with the miter saw.
I have always made it a practice to bring the blade down without power to
make sure my hand is clear.
Always, except this one time.
I'm very thankful I didn't lose the finger.
Now I hav
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From: Tom Vos
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 7:43 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Putting in a basement floor
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To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
>
Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 11:43 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Putting in a basement floor
Are there any alternatives for a basement floor other than concrete?
We have a
e helpful ideas.
Dale leavens
If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie
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From: Tom Vos
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 7:43 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Putting in a basement floor
That thought had occurred to me.
I'll have to check out the cost, but I like the idea of not sealing off the
floor and allowing drainage.
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Victor Gouveia
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 9:51 PM
To: blindhandyman
Thanks, that sounds thorough
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Michael baldwin
Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 11:36 AM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Putting in a basement floor
Well, here is my $0.02 o
I suppose we could ask, unless they charge for answering questions.
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Tom Fowle
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 9:30 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Putting in a basement floor
OK, I'll admit it. I'm a wimp.
Good idea, though s to put in footers.
I'll have to do some measuring on the head room.
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Dan Rossi
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 7:58 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Putting in a basement floor
perhaps offer a fun-filled holiday to the Rossis.
Jewel
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To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
>
Sent: Wednesday, May 19,
can imagine some possible alternative floors.
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From: Tom Vos
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 7:43 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Putting in a basement floor
Are there any alternatives for a basement
sump hole for a pump before you do the other work. Hopefully you
have headroom for this project.
Ron
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From: Tom Vos
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 6:43 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Puttin
Are there any alternatives for a basement floor other than concrete?
We have a room in the basement with a dirt floor. It's not very usable that
way, but to get concrete down there will be tough.
There are no windows, so concrete would have to be hauled through the entry
and kitchen and down the
A few weeks ago I wrote about the trouble I was having with milky streaks in
the polyurethane I was putting on a dresser.
After several rounds of this my wife was almost afraid to tell me she could
see more streaks.
I had put a water base stain on the dresser.
Everything I read told me I could p
Frank,
I've got one of those setting around. I'd be glad to send it to you.
You can email me at vo...@iowatelecom if you want it, and send me your
address information.
Blessings,
Tom
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of frank cunningham
Se
Lenny,
Could the cane handle be coated with some kind of sealer?
Blessings,
Tom
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If you've read my previous posts, I was having trouble with milky streaks
showing up in my polyurethane finish. I've done a lot of poly finishing
over the years and this is a new one for me. All the reasons I could think
of or heard, didn't seem to apply.
So I sanded off the milky streaks and fi
the wood from
time to time and make sure it's not drawing into a giant bubble or
something. Your wife should be able to see if the milky or cloudy look goes
away or if you are wasting your time.
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From: Tom Vos
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhand
.
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To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
>
Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 10:12 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] My mistake has turned into a puzzle
It's not a stupid question, though I would be the st
s some oil in the
spirits.
Probably not the problem, just the first thing that comes to mind.
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From: Tom Vos
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 8:00 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] My mistake h
Yesterday I told you about my mistake in using the gunk at the bottom of the
polyurethane can.
Now I have started a fresh can, stirred well.
The first coat went on beautifully.
The second coat is showing signs of the milky streaking again.
I thin the poly with some mineral spirits, and wipe it
To complete the subject line,
For every project, a mistake to learn from.
Or so it seems.
This project is a dresser hutch combination that has to be ready for use as
a grand daughter change table. She's due on Friday this week.
It needed to be very dark to match the crib.
I used a two par
I suspect you will need to bite the bullet and get a new one.
The old one is probably too weak at the bend to survive much pressure.
But to put the cost into perspective:
We were on a trip once, and forgot to bring the extra key.
500 miles from home the key broke off in the rear hatch latch.
That sounds like a good wall, but do they say anything about the door?
Since the door has to open easily, it seems that would be a weak point in a
sound proof wall.
Blessings,
Tom
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Tom Hodges
Sent: Wednesd
Betsy,
It's not possible to determine precisely by date if your tiles have
asbestos, but here's quote from Wiccapedia.
Vinyl composition tiles took the place of
asbestos
tiles, which were widely used in schools, hospitals, offices, and public
buildings up until the 1980s. Use of tiles and adh
You may have two screws on each side of the drive.
Disconnect the power cable, and the data cable.
You will want to keep track of which way they go in, so you can put them in
the new drive the same way.
The drive should slide out the front of the computer,and the new one will
slide in from the fron
in it or is
loose. This would certainly cause problems in the internal linkage not being
right. Take the panel off and tighten up the nuts that hold the handle on
then see what is going on.
Ron
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From: Tom Vos
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday
We have a Ford Focus.
The inside handle workds fine for opening the door.
But the outside handle is loose.
It will open the door if it has been setting unlocked, but if we use the
remote to unlock the door, operating the handle will not open it.
I can take the inside panel off, but can someone tell
I'd go with the electrical outlet, simply for the grounding.
My understanding is that a surge suppressor needs to be grounded through the
outlet to work properly.
This is not a difficult job. Maybe you can find a friend or relative to
help you with it, rather than paying an electrician.
Blessings,
I think if the purchase included title insurance, there may be someone who
is liable here.
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Brice
Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2010 7:37 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re
I bought a new supply line recently, and there were different quality brands
on display, that simply said, good, better, best.
Maybe we ought to buy the better or best.
Blessings,
Tom
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I saw someone use it for cutting out holes in the ceiling drywall.
It worked well, because he was able to let the Roto Zip run along the metal
ring of the recessed ceiling light he was putting in.
But it seems it would have limited use.
Blessings,
Tom
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From: blindhandy
The floor is finished, with a couple of strategically placed pieces of
molding to cover a little extra nick in the vinyl. My wife is happy with
it, so all is well.
An interesting thing. This is an old house, and there was no flange for
hold down bolts for the toilet.
The old one was bolted direct
pt they used frolled roofing for their pattern.
The idea is a good one, but we're going to try it the way we've seen my Dad
do it.
I'll tell you later how successful we were.
Blessings, Tom -Original Message-
[Tom Vos] From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:blindhandy...
My son and I started on the bathroom and utility room floor yesterday.
Today we're taking off for worship, but my body needs a break too. Standing
up from a crouch is a bit difficult this morning.
We pulled up the top floor all around where the toilet was. The sub floor
looked pretty good, so we
Since I posted the pvc idea, I'll respond, but some others on the list have
added their ideas which are reflected here.
I started with a piece of half inch pvc. Length doesn't matter. If it
works for you, you can make two or three of varying lengths.
Then I took a dowel which could slide insi
Jennifer,
My wife attached a strip of cloth to the back along one complete edge.
Then we hung a long curtain rod that ran through this pocket.
You get attractive looking brackets this way too, and the quilt hangs
without sags.
Blessings,
Tom
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From: blindhandyman@yaho
With a braille watch you have to be very careful to not get it wet.
With the open bezel water can get in easily, and that ruins the watch.
Blessings,
Tom
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of jim
Sent: Thursday, Dece
I Agree that a talking watch is most convenient, but there are times when I
am with other people that being able to feel the time is more appropriate.
That's why I wear a watch that does both. It's more expensive this way.
Blessings,
Tom
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I have a set of measuring blocks of various thicknesses and lengths, that
allow me to set up for anything from one eighth up to 1, 2, or 5 feet.
Blessings,
Tom
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My son sent me this story from a website.
The story is a good caution, and make sure you read the last few lines.
Simple advice that may save us some fingers.
Blessings,
Tom
Stuart's Router Table Accident
Several people have written me to ask how my finger is doing. My fingers
are fine,
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From: blindhandyman@ <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
yahoogroups.com
[mailto:blindhandyman@ <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>
yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Tom Vos
Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2009 9:19 PM
To: blindhandyman@ <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> y
some longer square sticks.
These lengths are in the non extended state, so, the overall length will
be
about double that.
Thanks for all your help by explaining how you did it.
Regards, Tom H
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Tom Vos
Not necessary, but one will keep the dowel from sliding all the way out.
The other keeps it from sliding all the way in, and provides a mounting for
whatever kind of end you put on it
I put a matching piece of pvc on mine, but someone had a good suggestion
about putting a small square block on that
About matching stain:
I took a kitchen cabinet door to Sherwin Williams.
They scanned it with a computer and mixed me a batch of stain that was a
marvelous match.
Blessings,
Tom
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You are right.
So many minds, so many ideas.
That's part of the value of this list.
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Dan Rossi
Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 10:27 AM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subje
o duplicate some old
interior door casings. Not saying we should use anything that big, but,
just saying many half round sizes are available.
Regards, Tom H.
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Tom Vos
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 8:02 PM
Good idea too.
The set screw seemed more doable for my engineering skills.
Can you describe how a cam might be constructed for this?
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Dan Rossi
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 1
You've got some good ideas here.
The reason for the flat side of the dowel is to allow a nut to fit between
the dowel and the pvc.
The small bolt I use for a set screw goes through a hold in the pvc, and
threads into the nut.
When I keep tightening the bolt, it threads through the nut and clamps do
ing device
sounds similar to the click rule on abstract.
On Tue, 17 Nov 2009, Tom Vos wrote:
> There may be something like this on the market, but I like to make my
own
> when I can.
> I took a piece of half inch pvc, and a half inch dowel that will fit
> inside.. The dowel i
Tom,
Your metal tubing idea would be a good one. I don't do much metal work, but
this would be a great way to go.
If I had to flatten a side of the dowel by hand I would probably work it
with a rasp, with the dowel clamped hear the edge of my work bench. After I
got part of it flattened, maybe I
isn't it wonderful!?
Drilled out the pad of my right middle finger watching a bit skidder
across a piece of MDF.
:)
On Tue, 17 Nov 2009, Tom Vos wrote:
> My careless mistake stabbed a one inch piece of plywood veneer into my
> thumb -- went in one side and stuck out the othe
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From: Tom Vos
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009 7:31 am
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Another measuring device
> Here you go, with a couple additions.
> There may be something like this on the market, but I like to make
> my ow
ory stick is a completely different think.
Thanks again, Tom
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Tom Vos
Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 9:19 AM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Another measuring device
I've heard someone refer to devices like
this
as a story stick, but a story stick is a completely different think.
Thanks again, Tom
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Tom Vos
Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 9:19 AM
To: bli
saw, but if
you did, how did you keep it from twisting as you sawed it?
Thanks, Tom Hodges
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Tom Vos
Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 11:08 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject
Cutting the dowel is a bit tricky.
I used my table saw.
I set the blade low, and gradually ran the dowel cross ways across the blade
until I had taken enough off.
I set stops so that I would leave the ends uncut.
Since this gets your fingers close to the blade, here are a couple ideas:
1. hold each
If the bolt stays threaded into the nut, it stays in place.
There is space for the flat side of the dowel to move past the nut When the
bolt is loose,
but the bolt is still in the nut, allowing the dowel to slide.
When the bolt is finger tight, it is against the flat side of the dowel,
holding it f
There may be something like this on the market, but I like to make my own
when I can.
I took a piece of half inch pvc, and a half inch dowel that will fit
inside.. The dowel is about an inch longer than the pvc.
I cut about half of one side of the dowel -- off the long side, not the end,
except fo
My careless mistake stabbed a one inch piece of plywood veneer into my
thumb -- went in one side and stuck out the other.
Took three trips to doctors, and finally a bit of surgery to get it out.
I'm thinking of gluing the splinter to a plaque and hanging it on my shop
wall
Blessings,
Tom
---
There are blind and sighted people who have no interest in things
mechanical, or home repairs, etc.
Perhaps this gentleman was among them.
But he certainly needs an education.
By the way, I'm short a #2 Phillips, if you want to send it over.
Blessings,
Tom
-Original Message-
From: blin
ter you get the regulator and hoses, all you
need is a new canister from time to time.
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From: Tom Vos
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2009 11:43 AM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Palm Nailers
Most palm nailers are pneumatic.
Sears
Most palm nailers are pneumatic.
Sears has the battery powered Auto hammer. Eventually other manufacturers
may come out with competing models.
One of the things I don't like about the pneumatic is that you have to be
connected to a compressor, making it rather clumsy to move around with.
However,
I have had difficulty finding them too.
If you can get longer ones, you can cut them to length.
Blessings,
Tom
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Lenny McHugh
Sent: Friday, October 23, 2009 5:58 PM
To: handyman-blind
S
Is it possible to just use the flexible water supply lines you can buy for
this?
You can buy them in various lengths, and one end is designed to attach to
the faucet.
The other end may need an adaptor to attach to your current copper.
Blessings,
Tom
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From: blindhandym
You are more sophisticated than I am.
I just use mine to trim my fingernails.
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One more thing on the DeWalt.
Around here they are running specials in which you buy a tool with battery
and charger, and get a free battery.
It's always handy to have two batteries, so you don't run out in the middle
of a project.
Blessings,
Tom
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From: blindhandyman@
I just got a DeWalt 18 volt, compact cordless drill.
I like it. Lots of power. The chuck is a good one.
The compact one I have is considerably smaller than DeWalt's standard
cordless 18v.
Blessings,
Tom
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:blindhandy...@yaho
To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk.
Thomas A. Edison
US inventor (1847 - 1931)
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If your sensors are battery operated, it may simply mean that it's time to
put in fresh batteries.
I Had a similar problem, and a swap on batteries solved it.
Blessings,
Tom
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Matt
WHY WOMEN SAY MEN SAVE SCRAP LUMBER
Women say MEN save Scrap Lumber because:
... of a hormone imbalance.
. . . it's just a man thing.
. . . it's a status thing, you know, like King on the Hill.
... it gives them something to haul in their pickups.
. . . they don't know any better.
. . . they
I delight in being able to fix or fabricate something around the house by
digging into my collection of valuable stuff in the basement. It's probably
a good thing I don't have a 40 by 80 foot storage building out back, or I'd
collect a lot more.
Whenever I manage to fix something by pulling just t
Howard,
It's hard to beat polyurathane for durability and ease of use.
You can buy it in a can labeled, Wipe on Poly. Put it on with a cloth,
sanding between coats, and three coats will give you a very good finish. If
you have a surface that might take some wear, you can add extra coats. Thin
co
My system is called the, dumb guide.
I use a straight board to run my circular saw against when I want to cut
something large like a sheet of plywood.
I have a block of wood which I have cut to the exact distance between the
edge of the shoe and the saw blade.
This makes it relatively easy to line
I would use silicone spray lube for this kind of application.
WD 40 still leavs an oil film that will attract dust and sawdust, and could
gum tings up
Silicone should dry up and still provide a slick surface.
Blessings,
Tom
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
[mailto
Scott,
I don't know about any codes, but it seems to me the biggest question is,
can you get a wire to the place you want the switch?
Aside from any rules, I would place the switch were it is convenient.
Then, if there are too many studs, or something in the wall, but you can
still get a wire ther
Well, if it's perfectly straight you want...
Then I'd probably use a circular saw and build a box jig that fits around
the post for the saw base to ride on, and then circle around the post till
it is cut through.
Blessings,
Tom
[Tom Vos] -Original Message-
From: bli
Has anyone figured out any tricks for cutting shapes with a coping saw?
I'm making some wooden figures for a nativity set, cutting them out of three
eighths pine.
I was able to cut some of them by sticking the original chape to the new
block with double sided mounting tape, and then used the flush
A riciprocating saw would do the trick.
Blessings
Tom
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of David Engebretson Jr.
Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 8:45 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BlindHandyMan]
I've used Roundup, and another brand of grass and weed killer, and both were
effective for me.
Blessings,
Tom
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Bill Gallik
Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2009 8:04 PM
To: blindhandyma
s, high heels and such will dimple the new floor and
next time for certain both layers will have to come up.
>
> You pay or you pay.
>
>
> - Original Message -
> From: Tom Vos
> To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Monday, July 20, 2009 9:07 AM
&
It might be better to just attach one audible level to a long carpenters level.
That would give you greater accuracy if the short one is accurate to begin with.
Blessings,
Tom
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That's what I don't like about that style of desk. I don't know what the
manufacturers were thinking.
You've got a good idea. You will need some forced air flow to make this
situation work.
Blessings,
Tom
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoo
hanks Tom, the patching will begin soon and certainly was the easiest
in the end.
On Aug 10, 2009, at 10:14 PM, Tom Vos wrote:
> Scott,
> Occasionally I've been able to fish wires through from opposite
> directions,
> with hooks on the end and hook them together an
There's a product called naval jelly, that's supposed to do some good,
though I've never tried it.
Otherwise it's sandpaper and elbow grease.
Blessings,
Tom
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of carl
Sent: Wednesday,
Scott,
Occasionally I've been able to fish wires through from opposite directions,
with hooks on the end and hook them together and pull one all the way
through.
But in your application, I think I'd make a hole in the ceiling above the
switch and do a patch job later.
But if the remote control woul
Scott,
Would it be possible to use a thin rodd -- smaller than the drill bit you
used, to poke a wire or string through the series of holes you drilled?
If you can get the string through, or a small wire, you could then pull the
Romex through.
Also, if you have to patch the ceiling, you can buy an
If only you could hire the Pied Piper...
Other than that I suppose poison and traps are the only option.
Tom
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of carl
Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:31 PM
To: anamals; blindhandyma
You might be able to slip a thin piece of wood, with the hole cut out, on
the back side. Maybe even stain or paint it to match.
Blessings,
Tom
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Scott Howell
Sent: Monday, July 27
I found some knobs like that at an antique shop once. I bought them because
that's what my house has, and they have come in handy.
Otherwise, google "restoration harware" and you will find a source there.
Blessings,
Tom
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:bl
Thanks. Mine seems to be well attached, except for one small spot behind
the toilet. I tink I can live with that.
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Betsy Whitney
Sent: Sunday, July 19, 2009 6:44 PM
To: blindha
The toilet leaked, but the water seeped under the vinyl, so we didn't notice
it.
The first thing we noticed is that the vinyl flooring is discolored for
several inches around the toilet.
I tell my wife that doesn't bother me a bit, but my opinion doesn't count on
this.
The only thing we can figure
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Window replacement
Tom was there no long warranty on your window set up at the original
purchase ? Lee
On Tue, Jul 07, 2009 at 09:29:03PM -0500, Tom Vos wrote:
> Our house was outfitted some years ago with rep
ows are of good quality, particularly thermal quality and fit
well you can simply buy and replace the sash glides. This is a lot cheaper
and so long as the windows are otherwise satisfactory this might be a better
solution.
Hope this helps.
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From: Tom Vos
To
ast job was on a brick
house and it wasn't real air tight. I used the spray foam insulation to
close up areas inside the window framework before installing the new window.
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From: Tom Vos
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2009 10
Our house was outfitted some years ago with replacement sashes, with vinyl
inserts on the side to replace the old sashes with ropes and weights. The
vinyl inserts have springs in them to support the sashes.
But they are starting to wear out and break.
I expect to start removing the sashes and inse
Awesome. Hope you can go again.
Blessings,
Tom
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of chiliblindman
Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:36 AM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Hungary mission
I have one, and I like the combination.
Most of the time it's easy to push the button and listen to the time.
But other times, in a meeting, or during the night for example, it's
disruptive to have the watch talking, so I can flip the top and read it.
Blessings,
Tom
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