Yes, it's ten thousand. I made a user error lol.
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From: clifford [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 9:35 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] installing air conditioner
Dear Robert:
I have never seen an air-conditioner
Phil. T;his is Charlie from Unadilla NY. If you can make the recording other
than Tuesday afternoons, I'd like to come on and talk about how in our old
house here we made it through the flood of central NY last month. We took on
damage, but are cleaning up and repairing.
Charlie
To listen
Ray,
I would take issue with a couple of statements in this article.
If you are replacing your frig and the old one had an ice maker please
replace the plastic line before you connect it. That plastic line is very
cheap and this wold avoid the possibility of having to replace it late
Saturday
robert,
No, that's no good, then you have to mow the bloody gravel and
you won't believe the noise and mess that makes particularly at
three o'clock in the morning when we all like to work.
Tom
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betsy,
I believe the NFB materials center has the tactile tape, they do
have the click and roto rules as well as micrometers.
tom
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Obviously this task, as discribed here, is inaccessible to a
blind person.
I wonder if one might do one end at random, then, using a
continuity tester, match the wiring to another plug.
Bad idea I guess as any sighted person looking at the result
would see the colors were wrong.
I can imagine
All I can say about the gas is its not always what the pump says.
Before I lost sight. I got the privilege of working in a gas station
that moved lots of gas. At that time it was a Sohio named station
witch turned BP. Some nights I was the hang around guy. Witch meant I
waited for a after
So many good ideas and not enough time to enact them.
I live in this old 1940's built home with a detached garage. It's a single
story with an attic. well take that back it has an attic but I'd like to put
some floors in up there.
Here's what it looks like. You pull the trap door down in the
Yes even though I can see colors I don't always get them correct the first time
out. I imagine not being able to do this without Patty's help myself. Still I
thank Ray for doing the research that I asked him to do. This may come in handy
down the line, in fact I'm sure it will. I'm also going
It depends on how much work you are up to. If there is a area of the house
where you could cut a hole in the ceiling between the ceiling joists,
without running into wires or other things, I would floor it with 3/4 4x8.
If not, than the expensive tongue and groove is the other choice.
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I don't know anything about that Trouble but I can tell you that I used to
live near a Petro Can refinery at Taylor near Fort St. John in BC and we
used to see tankers with all labels, Esso, Shell and of course Petro Can
filling up at the same loading docks. If, in fact there are additives as
Not Ray, but here goes.
One attach the drain basket that come with the disposal by taking a thin
ring of plumber putty and applying it to the bottom of the lip of the drain
basket. Insert the basket in the sink hole. Put the paper ring first. Rubber
ring on second. Metal ring on third around the
Good man, we take submissions from all members on here. I'll review this and
post it this week some time, thank you.
David Ferrin
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From: rj
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 10:23 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to
The joists then are probably on 24 inch centers. Depending a little on how
many partitions are under, 2 by 8 should be quite good.
Commonly the sub floor is made of tongue and grooved 5/8th plywood which
comes in 4 by 8 foot sheets. I doubt you will be able to get them through
the trap door.
Is there any way to make an IPOD accessible? If wrong place please advise
Dale
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Here is a article that is more indepht,
RJ
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=howTop=Improve/garbdispo.html
Replacing a garbage disposer is easier than you think.
Install a Garbage Disposer
Skill Level:
Advanced
Installing a garbage disposer is a relatively easy project for an
They are already there so I would have to cut them out. Else just cover them
up with the sheetrock:).
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Dale Leavens
Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 11:46 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
if you look around the internet you can replace the firmware for the ipod
with other database re-builders and convert the ipod into a regular mp3
player. just cut and paste stuff into it.
i hate i-tunes, it is too annoying.
you do have to be a bit of a techy and willing to risk your ipod if
The screws probably have some rust on them sticking them firmly to the wood
which is why you can't move them. You may be able to grab some with a good
pair of channel lock or vice grip type plyer and work them out if they do
not break off. My suggestion would be to turn maybe an eighth of an
Hi Dale,
I doubt if this is the correct list. Go to the following web address
and I think you'll find what you're looking for.
http://www.rockbox.org
Contact me off-list if you have further questions.
Take care,
Ed Przybylek
At 01:09 PM 8/6/2006, you wrote:
Is there any way to make an IPOD
Hi Folks,
I'm just writing this out of frustration with myself.
My workshop, which is as old as the house... Twenty years, is filled with
the detritus of projects going back those twenty years, and I can't seem to
get myself to throw anything away! What's wrong with me? I need a
twelve-step
No it is not justs a guy thing.
If there is a program out there please let me know I will enroll my Wife in
it imediatlly.
Couple of practicle and maybe fun ideas.
Don't burn that old wood in the fire place. Make a party of it. invite some
friends over for a good old fashin camp fire. But first
Ok
I call a truce.
gravel might not be a good idea after all.
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The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is.
Hi
While cartridge installation varies somewhat between brands and models,
these general instructions apply to most major brands.
Steps:
1.
Purchase an ink cartridge made specifically for your printer.
2.
Turn on your printer and raise the lid or press the cartridge changing
button.
3.
Wait
Dear Barry and list members:
Your list of indications that you might have some tendencies in common with
pack rats, is all to familiar. My father grew up in the depression and he
never threw anything away that might some day be repaired or needed for any
type of project. That attitude was
Aloha,
National Braille Press has a book that I think is called the IPod
Shuffle. I hear it's really good. Go to:
http://www.nbp.org
Betsy
At 07:09 AM 8/6/2006, you wrote:
Is there any way to make an IPOD accessible? If wrong place please advise
Dale
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Aloha everyone,
Step 7: See if you have a Free Cycle list in your area. I am always
amazed at the things that people are looking for. Maybe you can help.
Step 8: Lots of art classes and artists like things such as old wood
and pieces of pipe for creating that perfect piece of whatever art
they
I may be wrong. Heavan forbid, but isn't saving stuff part of being a
handyperson. We don't want to be running to the store to get the proper
repair part. I want it on the premises so I can respond quickly to the
emergency repair. Well maybe a little far in explaination but a large
variety of
Borrow my wife for a week. I can guarantee you excellence results. And if
you go away for two days, it will be done in one.
smile
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From: Barry Levine [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 1:47 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] I'm
GUY THING! I take the greatest possible exception to that!!
I am a pack rat to end all pack rats. There have been times, very few and far
between, I
freely admit, when I have, with extreme reluctance, thrown something out. I
have always
thought long and hard before committing myself to
I always advise pack rats, like myself, to go to the Flylady web site.
www.flylady.net
Jennifer
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From: Barry Levine [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 12:47 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] I'm a pack-rat!
Hi Folks,
Hi
I have sent this out I would like comments on wiring the plug is this
correct what has been said here?
Instead of tossing out a lamp, appliance or extension cord with a damaged
plug, follow these steps to replace the plug.
Steps:
1.
Decide whether you need a two-pronged plug (ungrounded) or
If you have a Freecycle group in your area, you can post on Freecycle and
someone will came and take the stuff away. I have given away several items
out of my garage, and received several items I needed this way. You can do
a search on Freecycle to find out more. It is set up as a yahoo
Hi
If you have shut off your water heater for draining or repairs or to
conserve fuel while away on a trip, you must relight the pilot manually.
Steps:
1.
Set the gas-control knob to the Off position and turn the thermostat to its
lowest setting (typically clockwise in both cases). Wait 5
the problem is with your seat height extenders or the shape of your seat.
On Fri, 4 Aug 2006, Boop wrote:
I just tried this method tonight, but it
didn't work for me at all. I couldn't reach the
ground from the tractor seat no matter how hard I
tried. Every time I got close to the
that's the short of it.
beyond that, you want to do a few things.
you neeed to put a level of sorts on it to make sure it will drain
outside.
that may mean raising the front.
You want to make sure that it isn't weighing to heavily on an older or
deteriated window frame.
that may mean puttting
Ray,
Would you say it is the same for propane?
Betsy
At 03:04 PM 8/7/2006, you wrote:
Hi
If you have shut off your water heater for draining or repairs or to
conserve fuel while away on a trip, you must relight the pilot manually.
Steps:
1.
Set the gas-control knob to the Off position and turn
Hi Betsy
I would say it is but I will check and see.
Always follow your water heater instructions for your particular Brand
as I do not have a Gas Water Heater.
Lets here for those who do.
Regards
Ray
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
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get a palm sander. If the one side is straight, you cut the other with the
tablesaw and even it along your original line with the sander.
But it will be good to not let the table saw take that line away, and put
a line on both faces of the wood so you can keep the work level.
Better, get a belt
Maxi aids sells a talking tape measure. I have one and I love it.
Steve Shannon
Today I marry my best friend. The one I laugh with, live for, love..
October 11, 2003
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Betsy Whitney,
Hi
SAFETY NOTICE
For your safety, propane has an odor added so you can detect leaks. You and
each person using or handling propane of your household must know the smell
of propane. Ask for a scratch 'n sniff brochure or MSDS to demonstrate the
odor. If anyone is unable to recognize the odor of
I'm in the same situation as I find that the insolation in my attic must
be under done.
I thought of 2x 8 ft halves of ply but crossing that 20x 14 ft above the
livingroom was nearly doomed to crack plaster while I lay out bats of
insolation.
How do we cover this? for material and personal
and if you want to connect it to your home stereo i make the cables for
it.
On Sun, 6 Aug 2006, Peter Mikochik wrote:
if you look around the internet you can replace the firmware for the ipod
with other database re-builders and convert the ipod into a regular mp3
player. just cut and paste
when I have been successful at this...
I've thought of myself collecting space instead of letting items do it for
me.
Itworks for a while.
On Sun, 6 Aug 2006, Barry Levine wrote:
Hi Folks,
I'm just writing this out of frustration with myself.
My workshop, which is as old as the house...
more and more the prongs are differentiated.
If this is important for the manufacturer it should be important for us.
So try this:
Snip through the outside jacket with a blad and peal back an inch of the
outside jacket while the device is unplugged and the plug is still on the
wire.
Then snp
RJ
I will come and stay with you for 3 days while your wife comes and visits my
wife for the same time period. Maybe she can help rid my wife of her
packratism
I sware my wife could start a gift shop and a fabric store at the same time.
On a note that is actually rlated to this list, I have a wall
Wow! After reading this I feel like I should get an electric
waterheater. However, the cost of electricity is absurd. Thanks so much!
Betsy
At 05:17 PM 8/7/2006, you wrote:
Hi
SAFETY NOTICE
For your safety, propane has an odor added so you can detect leaks. You and
each person using or handling
Plug replacement instructions said in part.
5.
Attach one wire under the screws at the end of each plug prong. If it's a
two-pronged plug, it doesn't matter which wire is hooked to which prong.
Many two prong plugs used in the US have one prong wider than the other.
These can only be
At most home improvement and hardware stores you can get finished shelves in
widths of 8, 10, and 12 inches and lengths of 2, 4, and 6 feet. There are
vertical rails that you screw to the studs and horizontal shelf supports
that lock into the vertical rails at about 2 inch intervals. You can
Hi Max
I thought it seemed wrong.
The Earth prong out here is flat but wider than the others but this is
on a 15 amp outlet.
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Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 2:31 PM
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