RE: [BlindHandyMan] talking thermometer or other solution.
Does anyone know if you can audibly program the meat selection and degree of doneness or do you have to do this by reading the screen? It wouldn't seem to help too much if you had to find a sighted person each time you wanted to use the thermometer unless you are an avid chicken eater and find no need to change the selections. Or did I miss something on the directions? Regards, Debbie From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dan Rossi Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 9:58 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] talking thermometer or other solution. How about the Oregon Scientific Talking Wireless BBQ thermometer. That sounds like it would fit the bill. Again, it only goes up to 572 degrees, but has a separate wireless probe from the talking unit. Here is a description. Well let you know when your BBQ is ready from a football field away! No need to wait by the grill to find out when dinner is readythis wireless thermometer verbally alerts you when the meat has reached the perfect temperature. Program your choice of eight entres, choose the doneness desired and youre good to grill. Digital LCD screen with remote wireless probe to identify temperature/readiness of meatSpeaks in five languages with corresponding display (English, Spanish, German, French, Danish)Sensor has temperature range from 32F to 572FProgrammable entre programs include beef, lamb, veal, hamburger, pork, turkey, chicken, and fishFour doneness selections include rare, medium rare, medium, and well doneFour verbal and audio alert options let you know the status of your mealalmost ready, ready, overcooked, and out-of-rangeAudio alarm sounds when selected temperature is reachedMain unit will receive the probe signal from up to 330 feet awayStainless steel probe detaches from sensor for easy cleaningLow battery indicator -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Cooking with Gloves - Was: Using Gas Grill!
Hello All, There is a product available through LSS and maybe other sources - it is called a cool touch oven rack guard and it prevents burns to the forearms specially when the gloves don’t cover the forearms. The product is made of a heat resistant fabric called Nomex and it is safe up to 500˚ F. Debbie From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dale Leavens Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 11:24 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cooking with Gloves - Was: Using Gas Grill! I never used a glove until one of my daughters gave me one last summer I think it was. I haven't yet found a decent double spatula so that hasn't yet been an option. The glove though really has worked well and occasionally I have thought it would be good to have two particularly when bringing in the racks loaded with hot meet from the smoker. I don't do a lot of oven cooking, mostly leave that to Janet and she insists on using a towel for lifting things out, a fire hazard in my view. When I do use the oven I am very careful and really would prefer some of those longer forearm covering gloves, I do occasionally brush something hot with a forearm. I prefer to keep the heat even so don't like to turn off or down the gas and that isn't really an option over charcoal. As for locating things on the grill, it isn't really all that difficult to do with a fork, a spatula or a glove. Even with a glove I generally probe first with the spatula or fork out of habit I suppose. Each to his own of course. - Original Message - From: Alan Paganelli To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 10:30 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cooking with Gloves - Was: Using Gas Grill! Their not cheap at 20 bucks each and that's not for a set either. Consumer Reports they do what they say they do but it could give some folks a false sense of security. The amount of time they can protect you is limited and variable depending on the conditions. I use mine for taking things out of the oven or toaster oven or microwave. On the grill, if it's to hot for me to put my hands over it, I just turn off the burners. Once the source is quelled, you can use your fingers to touch the meat and see what's going on.. Example: last night I had 5 really nice pork chops on the grill. Two of them were almost twice as thick as the remaining three. I suppose that's because they came from two separate packages. I store them in Ziploc freezer bags. My wife insists I cook to close to the forward edge. I do but that way I don't have to put my hands directly over the heat. She was going to turn the chops over for me as I was doing something else and put the two larger chops over the burners. When I went to check to see if they were finished, I didn't know she had moved the two chops and got a surprise when I touched the cast-iron cooking surface. I did it real quick and did not get burned. She said oh sorry! I forgot to tell you I moved the two chops. I picked up my double spatchula and flipped them over to check things out. They all were done and I took them off the grill with the double spatchula. It's just a matter of what your use to using. Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on the Yamaha Tyros keyboard. I often add files so check back regularly! The albums in Technics format formerly on my website are still available upon request. - Original Message - From: Spiro sp...@iamspiro.com mailto:spiro%40iamspiro.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 12:16 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cooking with Gloves - Was: Using Gas Grill! try your Walmart or Kmart for ovglove, they're kevlar (spelling) On Mon, 30 Aug 2010, Brice Mijares wrote: I'd use silicone gloves with individual fingers if I \could find a pair, but so far, I've only found the mitten type. This way, the gloves could be washed in soapy water. - Original Message - From: Bill Gallik billgal...@centurytel.net mailto:BillGallik%40centurytel.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 7:00 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Cooking with Gloves - Was: Using Gas Grill! Bryce writes: Have a pair of gloves with at least leather finger tips on them if you plan to cook anything in foil. this way you can use your hands to turn what ever in the foil. That, Mr. Bryce, is a great idea!!! How comes I never thunk of that!?!?!? Holland's Person, Bill E-Mail: billgal...@centurytel.net mailto:BillGallik%40CenturyTel.net - The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese! __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature
RE: [BlindHandyMan] My watch.
Hello Donnie and All, Maxi Aids has several 4 alarm watches that I recommend to people who have trouble remembering to take their medication. The catalogue number for the men's style with the plastic, standard band is 7089911, $19.95; the unisex with an expansion band is 7089907, $21.95. Debbie Vision Rehabilitation Therapist From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Donnie Parrett Sent: Friday, July 02, 2010 12:03 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] My watch. Does anyone know where I can get a 4 alarm talking watch? If so, do you know how much they cost? Thanks, Donnie Have a great day, unless you have made other plans. ~ To receive my Daily Devotion, Word Of Wisdom Daily Bible reading, please send an email to: donniedailydelights-subscr...@yahoogroups.com mailto:DonnieDailyDelights-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com Then, reply to the confirmation email that you will receive from Yahoo Groups, and you will be on the list. Please join us on Skype Monday thru Friday at 8:00 EST for our Morning Skype Prayer Time. Contact Me At: Donnie Parrett 2000 Asa Flat Road Annville, Kentucky 40402 Home Phone: 606-364-3321 Church Phone: 606-364-PRAY Skype Name: Donnie1261 Email: deparr...@prtcnet.org mailto:deparrett%40prtcnet.org -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ]On Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 12:34 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] My watch. Hi Phil; I don't know if this will answer the question you need answered but, below is the direct link to an audio file of the owner's manual of the 4 alarm talking watch. http://www.jaws-users.com/audio/MISC/4AlarmTalkingWatch.mp3 Hope this helps. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Phil Parr philp...@consolidated.net mailto:philparr%40consolidated.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 5:20 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] My watch. No I have another one just like it that is on 12 hour time. This one was until I had a new battery put in it, Phil. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_ pagePAGE_id=33MMN_posit PAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_posit ion=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo mailto:blindhandyman-help%40yahoogroups.comYahoo ! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] handywoman question- needle threaders
You might want to try the butler floss threader. They would appear the same as what you are trying to make with thin fishing line. Because the plastic is a little thicker the floss threaders will only work with larger eyed needles. I think Singer makes packaged larger eyed needles but since I am on the road I cannot check my sewing kit. I have purchased these threaders through Maxi Aids. I imagine that the floss threaders are available through other means but I have not made an attempt to find other retailers. Debbie From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Spiro Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 10:20 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] handywoman question- needle threaders the metal loop type are the easiest. However, thin thin fishing line is also very good. Take a 6 inch piece of the thinest fishing line in the sporting shop. tie it in a loop, and then squeeze what would be the point of the loop into a point. You can shove that point through the eye of the needle, put your thread through what goes through the eye and then pull it back out, which carries your thread through the eye. You'll bhave a box of threader for years and or may choose to make up a bunch of them at once. That's what i did. On Tue, 13 Apr 2010, lvmumford wrote: I need to do some hand sewing and would like some advice about needle threaders. I am completely blind and I know there are needle threaders out there but don't know whick ones are the most blind user friendly. Much thanks, Linda [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] drum lessons
Try Maxiaids.com for the yellow filters. They are called yellow transparent reading aids in the catalogue. Debbie From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 7:09 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] drum lessons I picked up the full sheet magnifier. Here my daughter had purchased a cheap one that did not help. This one was considerably more expensive. I can not locate the yellow sheets. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney braill...@hawaii.rr.com mailto:brailleit%40hawaii.rr.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 10:48 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] drum lessons They have full page magnifying sheets, and some people use a thin plastic sheet that is yellow in color. I think my friend bought her full page magnifier at some place like a bookstore. If not there, try an art store. You probably can find them at blindness-related places, but they are more expensive at those stores. Betsy At 04:36 AM 10/6/2009, you wrote: For you guys that play drums. My grandson age 12 has been taking drum lessons both private and in school. He is at the point where he is having difficulty reading the music. Is there anything that can be placed on the book to make it easy for him to read. I vaguely remember a plastic sheet that you placed on the printed page and it did magnify it. I could build a stand to hold it if needed. I don't know if they still make the item or what it was called. --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_ pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 PAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo mailto:blindhandyman-help%40yahoogroups.comYahoo ! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_ pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 PAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo mailto:blindhandyman-help%40yahoogroups.comYahoo ! Groups Links __ NOD32 4484 (20091006) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Talking miter gauge
Sorry to be responding to an earlier message. Can you provide the name of the woodworking list serve and how to join if you know? Do you happen to know the name of the individual that is developing these talking tools? Does he have a website or e-mail address so that we can find out when his tools become available? Debbie From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dan Rossi Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 3:49 PM To: Blind Handyman List Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Talking miter gauge Over on the woodworking for the blind list, one of the list members has been in contact with a guy who has developed a digital angle gauge. he is incorporating this gauge into a number of devices such as a digital miter gauge, digital protractor dot dot dot. He has also developed a speech box and currently, the miter gauge can voice it's measurements. Eventually, as he brings his other devices to market, he will make sure that they all talk. Future versions of the devices will have the speech chip built into the device and be bluetooth enabled so that you can just use a bluetooth headset, or bluetooth speaker to hear the output. The first thing anyone is going to ask is price. I don't know that you can get his miter gauge anywhere other than his web site, and I'm not even sure if you can order it online or if you have to call him directly, but he is saying the miter gauge is 400 bucks, and the speech box is another 200 bucks. You will be able to use one speech box with all the devices as they are available, but one at a time. For more information you can check out www.salazarsolutions.com If anyone from the conference call last night has more to add, or if I got something wrong, please jump in. Thanks. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Talking miter gauge
Just checked the website but no mention of the speech box. Debbie From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dan Rossi Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 3:49 PM To: Blind Handyman List Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Talking miter gauge Over on the woodworking for the blind list, one of the list members has been in contact with a guy who has developed a digital angle gauge. he is incorporating this gauge into a number of devices such as a digital miter gauge, digital protractor dot dot dot. He has also developed a speech box and currently, the miter gauge can voice it's measurements. Eventually, as he brings his other devices to market, he will make sure that they all talk. Future versions of the devices will have the speech chip built into the device and be bluetooth enabled so that you can just use a bluetooth headset, or bluetooth speaker to hear the output. The first thing anyone is going to ask is price. I don't know that you can get his miter gauge anywhere other than his web site, and I'm not even sure if you can order it online or if you have to call him directly, but he is saying the miter gauge is 400 bucks, and the speech box is another 200 bucks. You will be able to use one speech box with all the devices as they are available, but one at a time. For more information you can check out www.salazarsolutions.com If anyone from the conference call last night has more to add, or if I got something wrong, please jump in. Thanks. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Talking miter gauge
Thank you for the information. Debbie From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dan Rossi Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 4:35 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Talking miter gauge To subscribe to the wood working for the blind mailing list, send a blank email to ww4b-subscr...@yahoogroups.com mailto:ww4b-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com Yeah, the whole talking thing is not being promoted right now as it is not the real focus of the digital products. But I think if you send him email directly, you can discuss the purchase of the devices with him. Hope that helps. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
