Re: [BlindHandyMan] Freakin termites.

2010-05-05 Thread wstephan
I think you're right Paul, though heating then cooling with something like a Co2 extinguisher might be a fun way to try and get the thing to crack or shatter. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@everestkc.net Phone: (816)803-2469 - Original Message - From: Paul Franklin Da

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Freakin termites.

2010-05-04 Thread wstephan
Dan: I thought it would be really cool to use a cutting torch too, until I actualy did it. I cut a gear shift handle out of an old deralict truck, and it's the only time I can recall actually being scared of a tool. It's loud, and obviously you're going to need gloves a hood and a mask, and i

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Keyless Entry Lock?

2010-04-22 Thread wstephan
Tom: I'm not 100% sure about this, but I believe the thing is a flat see-through pannel with a display of numbers. So the individual has to touch the numbers corresponding to his/her password. In addition to that, we have badges that are probably similar to what you folks have that are suppos

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Keyless Entry Lock?

2010-04-22 Thread wstephan
I work in a secure facility which is currently having its systems updated. We used to have key pads at secure points of entry, then the security lads figured out that it was possible to isolate the four keys being used by the amount of wear on the buttons. So, we're getting scramble pads, wher

Re: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Accessible weather stations.

2010-03-30 Thread wstephan
Melissa: I've not found a barometer as a stand-alone, though I imagine a complete weather station would have one as a part of it. If you just want a nice indoor/outdoor thermometer, there are several choices available. Independent Living Aids which I think is: www.independentliving.com or: ((

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Water filter question

2010-03-29 Thread wstephan
Dan, thanks, I'm pretty sure it's just an activated charcoal filter, it's a slightly tapered cone with cristals in it. I wanted to be sure there wasn't some kind of molicular change going on because of the freezing. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@everestkc.net Phone: (816)803

Re: [BlindHandyMan] digital recorders

2010-03-23 Thread wstephan
Betsy: I just got a Stream a little over a week ago, and I was very pleasantly surprised by the quality of the recordings, it's nothing like a Book Port thankfully, and they say it only uses like 9.1 meg per hour which is not much at all. For recording from a phone, I have one of those little

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cutting large glass bottles

2010-03-02 Thread wstephan
Lenny: googling for jug cutter did the trick. There's an outfit called amazing products USA that has cutters, wheels, adhesives, bits whatever for cutting glass bottles and jugs. Apparently, the vertical style cutter is more versatile than the cradle style one, and these really aren't all tha

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cutting large glass bottles

2010-03-02 Thread wstephan
Ray: Back in the dark ages when I was in college, there was a sort of fad where you'd take a beer bottle, cut it near where the neck starts, then glue the neck nipple-side up to the bottom of the bottle, forming a pretty cool glass actually. To cut the glass, there were wires that had a coatin

Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure

2010-03-02 Thread wstephan
Dan: Does this thing actually have a tape or do you somehow roll it along between points? And, if it has a tape or other limitations, what's the maximum length you can measure. I hadn't thought about buying one of these, but my special nativity day is coming soon. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty

Re: [BlindHandyMan] electric snowblower

2010-03-01 Thread wstephan
I used to use a gas-powered machine when I lived on the east coast, and it might have been an 8 or a 6 HP, not sure. I was OK doing it in my driveway and front sidewalks and on other walkways, but I wwas always a little nervous doing it on the public sidewalk. I think I even put saw horses at

Re: [BlindHandyMan] electric heaters

2010-02-26 Thread wstephan
Scott: Years and years ago, I had something similar to what you're talking about I think. If you can recall those "flying saucers", we had as kids for sliding down hills, you'd have the basic shape. There was a little metal stand on the back end of the thing, and the one I had, had a ligh

Re: RE: [BlindHandyMan] electric snow blower

2010-02-25 Thread wstephan
If memory and the Net is right, one horsepower is 746 watts in theory. So, that's about 6.5 amps, so maybe you could get 2 HP out of an electric motor, but that's just not that much when dealing with something like moving snow. So I guess my next question is: How much horsepower in a sun-in

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Great idea.

2010-02-18 Thread wstephan
Dan, if you're gonna do this, you need a flame thrower. We used to short-term lease them to the railroads back near NYC so they could thaw out switches and other yard stuff. The ones we had ran at something close to 500,000 BTUs and burned propane. I think if you used one of them, you'd prob

Re: [BlindHandyMan] bluebird house question

2010-01-28 Thread wstephan
Actually, my old man and I used to make bird houses out of those slabs. At that time, saw mill operators were glad to get rid of the stuff, and hopefully if Lenny does this he can prevail on their better nature. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@everestkc.net Phone: (816)803-2469

Re: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm

2010-01-20 Thread wstephan
Yeah, "disoriented" that's what I was the day I put the little backhoe through the plate glass window at the rental place I owned. It made a really good noise though. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@everestkc.net Phone: (816)803-2469 - Original Message - From: Tom Hodg

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Re: Propane gas.

2010-01-15 Thread wstephan
Betsy: it's been a while, but I seem to remember that the tank itself was blown upward, but I don't know how high it went. I wanted to stick around and check things out after things cooled down, but didn't get the chance to do it. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@everestkc.net P

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Propane Tank Sizes

2010-01-15 Thread wstephan
bBob, he could always get a garden cart. You can have some really great adventures hauling tall objects on one of them. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@everestkc.net Phone: (816)803-2469 - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy Date: Friday, January 15, 2010 12:56 pm Sub

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Propane Tank Sizes

2010-01-15 Thread wstephan
Lee, I've never heard of anybody doing this, but that's not saying it couldn't be done. Generally, these small tanks like a 100 pounder are assumed to be empty and often times just swopped out. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@everestkc.net Phone: (816)803-2469 - Original

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Re: Propane gas.

2010-01-15 Thread wstephan
A couple of the guys I went to college with were basically controled pyromaniacs. They were forever building pipe boms and concocting various exploding chemical devices. One guy actually had a fire control panel he liberated from an abandoned missile silo in his room that was really cool.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Re: Propane gas.

2010-01-15 Thread wstephan
Lenny: Since there's a regulator at the tank, I suspect the instruction to always turn off the tank valve has more to do with the possibility of a squirrel or some other varmint chewing a hole in your hose than anything else. I think liquid propane is at about -40 whatever the outside temperat

Re: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs

2010-01-14 Thread wstephan
Ed, my sister is one of those people who can unwind a dog's DNA if she's around it long enough, so I have no doubt that you were able to teach your dog in the manner you mention. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@everestkc.net Phone: (816)803-2469 - Original Message - F

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs

2010-01-14 Thread wstephan
Joy: If this is a guide, careful consideration is probably in order. I say this because guides do occasionally receive electgrical shocks in their working environment from things as varried as vehicles with bad wiring and stray current from street lights etc. In general, most of the guide dog

Re: [BlindHandyMan] wireless bad thing detectors.

2010-01-14 Thread wstephan
I convinced my wife that we really needed to get ventless logs for the fireplace rather than monkey around with wood, so I just bought a couple combo detecters as well, though mine are not networked in any way. I also did some research into the relative weights, and the only thing I found that

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs

2010-01-14 Thread wstephan
Joy: Couple thoughts on these. First, yes, they do work, and as Ed said, they're relatively easy to install. However, remember that other dogs who aren't wearing shock collars can and likely will come and visit your dog with impunity. Whether that's a problem or not really depends on where

Re: [BlindHandyMan] wireless bad thing detectors.

2010-01-14 Thread wstephan
Dan: Lots of folks in more rural areas heat with propane as Michael has pointed out. What can happen in cold weather is that ice will form on the outside of a tank if a tank is being emptied too quickly. It's a viscious circle, and the lower the level of propane in a tank, the thicker the ice

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Blocking the wind.

2010-01-12 Thread wstephan
Thanks Geno for the explanation. If the glacier in my backyard ever melts, I'll get out there and see just how much work there is. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@everestkc.net Phone: (816)803-2469 - Original Message - From: Geno Date: Monday, January 11, 2010 8:01 pm

Re: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Blocking the wind.

2010-01-11 Thread wstephan
Thanks Michael, the link didn't work, but it looks like a useful site. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@everestkc.net Phone: (816)803-2469 - Original Message - From: Michael baldwin Date: Monday, January 11, 2010 11:36 am Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Blocking the wind. >

Re: [BlindHandyMan] microwave hunting

2010-01-04 Thread wstephan
Lenny: I think Wal-mart has some talking microwaves on sale now. Hamilton Beach makes or used to make one that we have which works quight well and is more or less blind friendly. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@everestkc.net Phone: (816)803-2469 - Original Message -

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sony Tape Player Troubles

2009-12-29 Thread wstephan
Dave: does this make noise when the machine's in pause mode, or only when the tape is rolling. Also, have you tried demagnetizing the heads? I don't know if that would help but maybe. If you can't fix this, Email me off-list, I think I have one or two of these in a box somewhere. Bill Steph

Re: [BlindHandyMan] A Generator Storage Question

2009-12-29 Thread wstephan
Lea, thanks, I'll be sure to use the arm I lift my glass with then,. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@everestkc.net Phone: (816)803-2469 - Original Message - From: "Lee A. Stone" Date: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 12:53 pm Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] A Generator Storage Qu

Re: RE: [BlindHandyMan] New member

2009-12-29 Thread wstephan
e Joe: As the saying goes: Ain't no such thing as bad weather, just bad gear. What can be challenging where I live is ice, and we haven't gotten any of that yet except from sun-melted snow refreezing. We had basically a blizzard Xmas eve and Xmas day, with 40 MPH winds and serious drifting and

Re: [BlindHandyMan] A Generator Storage Question

2009-12-29 Thread wstephan
Good idea Lenny, I didn't even know some of those talked. I'll see if I can find an outlet around here, lowes is very hard to get to without a car. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@everestkc.net Phone: (816)803-2469 - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh Date: Tuesday,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] A Generator Storage Question

2009-12-29 Thread wstephan
Lea: I live in far western central or maybe northern Missouri, so it could be 65 or fifteen below in Winter, just depends on which way the wind's blowing. So, what's gonna happen if I use the 10W30 in cold temps? Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@everestkc.net Phone: (816)803-2469

Re: [BlindHandyMan] A Generator Storage Question

2009-12-29 Thread wstephan
Bob, so, is 10 30 different than 10W30? I'm supposed to change the oil after the first 8 hours of usage, so I can put something else in there then I guess. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@everestkc.net Phone: (816)803-2469 - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy Date: T

Re: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Hammer drills was: TapconR Concrete Screws- Stainless Steel Concrete Screws for fastening to concrete, brick and block

2009-11-30 Thread wstephan
Tom: yeah, that's what I'm familiar with. I got the idea somehow that some folks were talking about dedicated drill-only units, so that's why I asked about the impact wrench-like action. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@everestkc.net Phone: (816)803-2469 - Original Message

Re: RE: RE: [BlindHandyMan] TapconR Concrete Screws- Stainless Steel Concrete Screws for fastening to concrete, brick and block

2009-11-30 Thread wstephan
Tom: Last year I bought one of these to tack down some plywood under my basement sink. I took the cheap route and bought the type you hit with a hammer as opposed to the type with a firing pin operated by a trigger. It was really difficult to depress the nanny spring, hold the gun steady and

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Hammer drills was: TapconR Concrete Screws- Stainless Steel Concrete Screws for fastening to concrete, brick and block

2009-11-30 Thread wstephan
bAll: Can I get some clarification of just what type of hammer drill some are using?? Here's why I'm a little confused. There are, or at least were, combination hammers and hammer drills available. I know Bosch and Black & Decker distributed these and maybe others did two. They had a large

Re: RE: [BlindHandyMan] TapconR Concrete Screws- Stainless Steel Concrete Screws for fastening to concrete, brick and block

2009-11-30 Thread wstephan
Just to add to what Tom's saying here, remember these power hammers, or stud drivers, are available in .22 short, .22 long, and .22 long rifle. There's a big difference in performance between .22 short and .22 long rifle. Also, they can, for really heavy work, be found in higher calibers, .32

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Auto Hammers

2009-11-25 Thread wstephan
Al: I think Dan's got the right idea here. I have though, known people to use what they call a power hammer to do this, but that can be a little dicey, since all concrete is not created equal. I have one of these and it takes a .22 cartridge. I kind of doubt it would be powerful enough to ge

Re: [BlindHandyMan] storing gas grill

2009-11-24 Thread wstephan
WE have a fairly large Fiesta grill. I first used a tarp to cover the thing, then a cheap supposedly form-fit cover which ripped after it froze to the ground. The grill lives on a concrete pad and is exposed to all manner of weather. Last year as a result of being left uncovered for a while,

Re: RE: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Another measuring device

2009-11-19 Thread wstephan
Yeah Tom, it makes sense, I was hung up on how the other Tom did this and didn't think about a saber saw to finish the thing off. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@everestkc.net Phone: (816)803-2469 - Original Message - From: Tom Hodges Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009 1

Re: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Another measuring device

2009-11-19 Thread wstephan
Tom: I think I understand the theory behind what you've done here, but I'm a little confused about cutting the dowel. If I understand how this looks, there have to be two right-angle cuts, near the ends of the dowel, is that right? Or, how were you able to cut this dowel with a table saw with

Re: RE: [BlindHandyMan] surprising question

2009-11-17 Thread wstephan
Tom: I wrote that on my cellphone while I was on the bus going to a meeting, so who knows why it didn't get sent. I said that sadly, questions like the ones you got from Home Depot are probably driven at least in part by product liability concerns. There's case law out there where product sell

Re: [BlindHandyMan] surprising question

2009-11-16 Thread wstephan
And some of this has little to do with blindness. I have a friend who is an economist, very intelligent etc. He cannot do anything mechanical, period. He even has to get his brother-in-law to attach his water filter adapters. As for myself, I enjoy doing certain things, call it rough carpent

Re: [BlindHandyMan] I'm a mudder.

2009-11-04 Thread wstephan
Dan: do you have access to any jacks? You might be able to make some kind of temporary frame say out of 2x 4s and then use the jack(s) to get the 2 x 6 in position long enough to pound a couple nails or whatever. Alternatively, you could pick up a case or two of beer and try and enlist a coup

Re: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Palm Nailers

2009-10-27 Thread wstephan
Tom: There might be a way to do this, maybe with a v-shaped cut in a thin block of wood, but I'd think it would be mighty difficult. If I'm driving smallish nails, I use a brad nailer. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@everestkc.net Phone: (816)803-2469 - Original Message -

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Adventures in toiletry

2009-10-25 Thread wstephan
Bob: This puppy isn't running continuously or anything like that. Every once in a while, it'll run then shut down after a few seconds, which is why I've been assuming it's the flapper. Do you think it's worth changing out the shut-off unit? I can probably do that one myself, but I don't have

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Adventures in toiletry

2009-10-25 Thread wstephan
Lee, hadn't tought of that. How does it get along with rubber? Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@everestkc.net Phone: (816)803-2469 - Original Message - From: "Lee A. Stone" Date: Sunday, October 25, 2009 11:16 am Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Adventures in toiletry > >

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Adventures in toiletry

2009-10-25 Thread wstephan
Clifford: I hadn't thought about the float saving water until I read your post, but it makes perfect sense now. I wound up getting floats on the two supposedly universal flappers I bought this morning because they don't cost extra, and I can easily remove them if I need to. After all this, th

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Adventures in toiletry

2009-10-25 Thread wstephan
Dale, I de-slimed the thing as best I could, but we have hard water, and the flapper I'm having trouble with is at least four and a half yhears old, so it's probably time for a new one. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@everestkc.net Phone: (816)803-2469 - Original Message --

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Adventures in toiletry

2009-10-25 Thread wstephan
Jim, they're not new, and the flapper is closing immediately after you let go of the handle. Thanks. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@everestkc.net Phone: (816)803-2469 - Original Message - From: jim Date: Saturday, October 24, 2009 9:06 pm Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan]

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Adventures in toiletry

2009-10-25 Thread wstephan
Thanks Betsy, I'm hoping you're very very right. It's amazing how some of these really simple tasks take on lives of their own. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@everestkc.net Phone: (816)803-2469 - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney Date: Saturday, October 24, 200

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Adventures in toiletry

2009-10-25 Thread wstephan
Thanks for this Bob, there's not a lot os f slack in it now, but I can probably tighten it up some. I wound up swapping flappers, and the toilet I was originally concerned with is still running, though infrequently,, so it's back to the hardware store once again. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO

Re: [BlindHandyMan] What is a clip it?

2009-10-25 Thread wstephan
Matt: This sounds suspiciously like a cigar cutter to me, but hey, if it cuts hoses and you don't smoke cigars, then it's your hose cutter. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@everestkc.net Phone: (816)803-2469 - Original Message - From: Matt Date: Sunday, October 25, 2009

[BlindHandyMan] Adventures in toiletry

2009-10-24 Thread wstephan
Well folks, as the subject line indicates I've been trying to fix a leaking or running toilet today. So far the lads at the hardware store, you know, the one that's a mile from my house on foot and a mile bac, have sold me two flappers, one which I broke because the ears wouldn't fit my toilet,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] have ya used the rotomatic?

2009-10-20 Thread wstephan
`I have both, and aside from the difference in accuracy, what you're mainly going to use the thing for wil probably determine which you should buy. The click rule is accurate to 1/16 inch, whereas the rotomatic is accurac\te down to 1.64 inch and more if you like to estimate. If you're going

Re: [BlindHandyMan] power twist link belts

2009-10-16 Thread wstephan
Lenny: are these belts specific to Grizzly or can they be used on other brands of tools, say Delta drill presses. Mine is a Delta and it does vibrate a little bit. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@everestkc.net Phone: (816)803-2469 - Original Message - From: Lenny Mc

Re: [BlindHandyMan] shark bite connectors

2009-10-15 Thread wstephan
Jim, thanks for this. I guess I knew about these at some level, but this was a good description for sure. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@everestkc.net Phone: (816)803-2469 - Original Message - From: jim Date: Thursday, October 15, 2009 12:43 pm Subject: [BlindHandyMan

Re: [BlindHandyMan] What? The government ambiguous?

2009-10-09 Thread wstephan
Dan and all: Our electric utility, in an effort to reduce peak Summer demand offers an $800 credit for replacing air conditioning systems with a SEER Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio of 8 with one rated at 16. The new unit we're going to be paying for for the next few years is in fact rated at

Re: [BlindHandyMan] New storm door.

2009-10-09 Thread wstephan
What is it about women, wives in particular. I mean, here you are, trying to do your level best, and while doing that, you do injury to yourself which causes your life's blood to drip or flow out of your wound. Instead of offerring kindness, sympathy, and aid, the wife is primarily concerned w

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Barcode scanning app for the IPhone.

2009-09-30 Thread wstephan
Department of Defense here in the States is doing a lot in the way of implementing RF ID into its supply chain, and I actually had some training on this stuff last week. Apparently, there are two generations of chips out there, and I suspect without knowing, that the RNIB product uses the older

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Backfeeding question

2009-09-28 Thread wstephan
Thanks Ron, now I understand what you're talking about. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@everestkc.net Phone: (816)803-2469 - Original Message - From: Ron Yearns Date: Sunday, September 27, 2009 4:43 pm Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Backfeeding question > OH man the dang

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Backfeeding question

2009-09-28 Thread wstephan
I think this is a situation where like the old song says: The /Gittin' ain't worth the go" I hadn't thought about a breaker sticking, but I actually had it happen once. So I guess I'm either gonna put out the bucks and get somebody to do this professionally or else just take my chances on th

Re: [BlindHandyMan] certain features you should look for when buying a Portable Generator?

2009-09-26 Thread wstephan
Ray, thanks for this I'm gonna save it until I get the actual spec sheet for the el cheapo one I'm thinking about. I'm sure though that for $200 this one ain't gonna have much in the way of those features except possibly a big tank. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@everestkc.net

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Backfeeding question

2009-09-26 Thread wstephan
Ron:, Yeah, I went online and got one of those power usage tables for common apliances, and sort of figured the same as you're suggesting. We can do like Green Acres I guess and keep flipping the appropriate breakers. Thanks. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@everestkc.net Phone

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Backfeeding question

2009-09-26 Thread wstephan
I tried sending this earlier,so apologies if some folks get this twice. Ron: Here's a chunk of the spec, I guess based on what you've said I can get by with a 20 amp breaker. Is that right? Thanks. KingCraft 3250 Watt Portable Generator $ 199. 99 each * * 6.5HP OHV Engine * 3250 watt surge

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Backfeeding question

2009-09-26 Thread wstephan
Ron: Here's a chunk of the spec, I guess from what you've said, a 20 amp circuit will do, is that right? KingCraft 3250 Watt Portable Generator $ 199. 99 each * * 6.5HP OHV Engine * 3250 watt surge * 2500 watt rated * produces 20 amps at 120V * runs 8 hours at 1/2 load on 4 gallons of fuel

[BlindHandyMan] Backfeeding question

2009-09-25 Thread wstephan
Well, it looks like my wife has come around to understanding why we should have a generator, and right now the plan is to try and snatch one of those Aldis is selling for $199. So, this thing generates 28 amps at surge. Am I right in assuming that the line/circuit I use as a backfeed has to b

Re: [BlindHandyMan] hand held sewing machine

2009-09-24 Thread wstephan
Lee can probably find an appropriate tent patching kit if he has a canvas or good camping supply outfit nearby. I haven't bought that stuff in years, but I seem to recall it came in different colors. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@everestkc.net Phone: (816)803-2469 - Orig

Re: [BlindHandyMan] EZ Smart Guide

2009-09-23 Thread wstephan
Bob, I do the same with a clamp guide I bought from Harbor Freight. Only difference is I have one of those West coast Left Wing circ saws, and I have to compensate by 3 and 5/8 inches, which can make your head spin if you do it too many times. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@eve

Re: [BlindHandyMan] another painting dilemma

2009-09-12 Thread wstephan
Lenny: We had some retouching done with a similar paint last Fall, and it took a couple weeks to fully dry, and that was with a fan too. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@everestkc.net Phone: (816)803-2469 - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh Date: Saturday, September 12,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Basement door project update.

2009-09-08 Thread wstephan
Wow, that's really surprising, maybe there have been improvements in how those blades are made since I was involved with them. When we rented those, we'd actually measure them with a sort of micrometer, and then remeasure when the blade was returned and charge accordingly. Bill Stephan Kansa

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Basement door project update.

2009-09-08 Thread wstephan
Dan, a buddy indeed. Anybody who'll loan you a diamond blade is somebody whose friendship you should cherish. BTW, how are you keeping water flowing while you're cutting. Also, I assume you have a worm gear driven circ saw, is that right? Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@eve

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Mailbox Post

2009-08-27 Thread wstephan
Dale: When I lived in East Central Kansas for a while, we had a mailbox where a section road intersected a blacktop road, and it was mounted on what probably was a fence post. It was a convenient target for kids with .22s and air rifles, and had to be replaced pretty frequently. I'm not sure w

Re: [BlindHandyMan] reciprocating saw

2009-08-22 Thread wstephan
David: Maybe somebody here can give you a better answer, but are you sure these aren't brushes as opposed to fuses? Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@everestkc.net Phone: (816)803-2469 - Original Message - From: "David Engebretson Jr." Date: Saturday, August 22, 2009 2:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] at daughters house

2009-08-22 Thread wstephan
Yeah, and if you live on a corner with a traffic light, you might get to have your windows rattled by music coming from vehicles waiting for the light to change. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@everestkc.net Phone: (816)803-2469 - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Shop floor, that's a wrap.

2009-08-20 Thread wstephan
Thanks for the explanation Max. Did you apply the glue with a roller, or a brush or what? Thanks. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@everestkc.net Phone: (816)803-2469 - Original Message - From: Max Robinson Date: Thursday, August 20, 2009 2:27 pm Subject: [BlindHandyMa

Re: [BlindHandyMan] chainsaws..

2009-08-18 Thread wstephan
bRob: I don't know whether it would be possible to do that or not, probably somebody here though does know. I guess I'd be a little concerned about logs shifting and rolling if I were working on a stack of wood. Good luck with this and let us know what you wind up doing. Bill Stephan Kansa

Re: [BlindHandyMan] chainsaws..

2009-08-18 Thread wstephan
Rob: I haven't thought this all the way through, but is there a way you can hang a chain hoist near where you're working, then lift your log and move the splitter under it? Or, do you have access to something like a knockdown engine hoist? Also, how are you able to cut these without your saw

Re: [BlindHandyMan] chainsaws..

2009-08-18 Thread wstephan
Rob: I haven't thought this all the way through, but is there a way you can hang a chain hoist near where you're working, then lift your log and move the splitter under it? Or, do you have access to something like a knockdown engine hoist? Also, how are you able to cut these without your saw

Re: [BlindHandyMan] old water tanks

2009-08-17 Thread wstephan
A couple things to think about here. First, I don't think the typical hot water heater gets hot enough to actually boil water, if that's what Jennifer's friend is really trying to do. And, as Lenny intimated, the inside of an old tank is going to be a nightmare to clean. Another solution mi

Re: [BlindHandyMan] a quick question

2009-08-15 Thread wstephan
Carl: The Ben Meadows Company, which is a forestry supply outfit sells these. They are cruss cut saws, and are available in 3 4 or 5 foot sizes. I believe there's just one handle on the end of these, and there's no bow like you'd have on say a buck saw, so the blade must be pretty substancial

Re: RE: [BlindHandyMan] wilst we are talkking about building a house

2009-08-11 Thread wstephan
I've played around with several small bucket loaders, and one backhoe. I also have moved some dirt with a small dozer and bucket loader that were track machines. It really is a blast, and the good thing is that most other things move if you hit them. Oh, I forgot, I also took out a substancia

Re: [BlindHandyMan] build an antenna for digital T.V.

2009-07-22 Thread wstephan
Tom I think this would be great! If you have the time and inclination, I'd certainly like to read your directions. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@everestkc.net Phone: (816)803-2469 - Original Message - From: Tom Fowle Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 2:10 pm Subject: [B

Re: [BlindHandyMan] accessible sprinkler system timer

2009-07-15 Thread wstephan
Louise: Couple ideas. There used to be, probably still are, time switches with pins that you move out away from the circle they're in to cause the switch to flip as it passes. I believe the last one of these I bought came from an industrial hardware store which sold a lot of lighting equipmen

Re: RE: [BlindHandyMan] What is the best color identifier?

2009-07-15 Thread wstephan
Tom: This is probably a lifestyle question. My wife and I are both blind, so we don't have ready access to people who can describe colors. My work uniform/costume is a suit and tie, and while it's true that as long as you keep the coat and pants together you'll be OK, sometimes dry cleaners j

Re: RE: [BlindHandyMan] door trouble

2009-07-13 Thread wstephan
Spiro: Let me see if I can explain this a little, though probably someone else can do a better job. I'm sure you've seen the tap rivets used in say, leather work. The pop rivet looks similar to the bottom part of a tap rivet, except there's a stem coming out the bottom of the rivet. These r

Re: [BlindHandyMan] door trouble

2009-07-13 Thread wstephan
Spiro: I'm not sure I understand the question, but the reason I mentioned pop rivets is that in many cases, you can use them in situations where you only have access to one side of what you're trying to fasten together. I'm assuming that you're not going to be able to use a washer, and though

Re: [BlindHandyMan] door trouble

2009-07-13 Thread wstephan
Spiro: As far as replacement parts go, you might try getting a hold of the manufacturer if they're still in business. Failing that, I've heard, though don't know this personally, that places like restoration hardware stores can sometimes be helpful. As far as rivets go, you might probably can

Re: RE: [BlindHandyMan] What is the best color identifier?

2009-07-10 Thread wstephan
Tom: A color identifier is a device which examines an object and speaks its color. There are several different types and models out there. My wife has one from APH which works pretty well, and I have one made my Codefactory on my Nokia N82 cell phone. You have to calibrate mine for the light

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cutting Nylon

2009-07-07 Thread wstephan
Dale's mention of a sheet metal guillotine reminded me that again, if you can acces one, a shingle cutter might work for cutting this mylon. They might not be as sharp as a sheet metal tool, but may be worth a try. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@everestkc.net Phone: (816)803-24

Re: RE: [BlindHandyMan] power washer question

2009-07-06 Thread wstephan
Spiro: The ones I know about just have a barrel that you turn to adjust the spray. I don't know if there's any kind of pressure enhancement device inside the thing, I think the only real difference between it and a standard nozel is that the intensity or pressure of the spray is constant and no

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Mopping Floors?

2009-06-24 Thread wstephan
I hadn't been following this too closely, so if somebody's already mentioned this forgive me. My wife has a floor-scrubbing robot from the Irobot corp. that seems to work very well. You can of course buy detergent specially made for the unit, or you can use a vinegar and water solution which

Re: [BlindHandyMan] New toy.

2009-06-19 Thread wstephan
Yeah, I may, depending on whether friction tape works just forgo reattaching the ruler to mine and use my click rule for the last increment. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@everestkc.net Phone: (816)803-2469 - Original Message - From: john schwery Date: Friday, June 19

Re: [BlindHandyMan] New toy.

2009-06-19 Thread wstephan
Spiro: I bought mine from: www.blindmicemart.com It's probably still listed under the Father's Day specials. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@everestkc.net Phone: (816)803-2469 - Original Message - From: Spiro Date: Friday, June 19, 2009 2:32 pm Subject: Re: [BlindHandyM

Re: RE: [BlindHandyMan] New toy.

2009-06-19 Thread wstephan
Tom: This particular tape measure is a twenty-five footer, and has a nice wide tape. There are holes drilled in the tape at six inch intervals. There's a six inch ruler with nice tactile, braille and raised print markings on it glued to the bottom of the case of the tape measure. This looked

Re: [BlindHandyMan] New router: was new toy

2009-06-19 Thread wstephan
Bob: By way of explanation: I used to have a mechanic that worked for me who had about an eighth grade (if that) education, a serious alcohol problem, and an absolutely brilliant understanding of things mechanical. I used to take him to industrial auctions, and we'd buy stuff that usually was

Re: RE: [BlindHandyMan] New router: was new toy

2009-06-18 Thread wstephan
Thanks, I had no idea routers ran that fast. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@everestkc.net Phone: (816)803-2469 - Original Message - From: Darrin Porter Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009 10:30 am Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] New router: was new toy > There isn't enough oil

[BlindHandyMan] Dale's compactor.

2009-06-17 Thread wstephan
Dale: OK, sounds pretty similar to the ones we had when I was doing the leasing stuff. It's been a while, but I remember that using one was a "jarring experience". They actually do move while running, but sometimes not where you want them, though if you're on a relatively flat surface without

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