[BlindHandyMan] Tips for Drilling Clean Holes

2008-03-01 Thread Ray Boyce
Two Methods for Preventing Tear Out When drilling large-diameter holes with a spade (or paddle bit), hole saw or other large diameter bit, one of the most common problems occurs when the bit blows through the back side of the stock, tearing the face of the stock, leaving a very ugly problem to

[BlindHandyMan] Brake squeal

2008-03-01 Thread Ray Boyce
Of all the car problems that can occur, stopping the car correctly is the most important to everyone's safety. Noise from our brakes is a warning that every driver should pay attention to. It may be minor, but it could indicate serious safety problems. You have probably heard cars passing by

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Stabila Levels

2008-03-01 Thread Tom Fowle
Larry, If it don't say something like beep or audible, it probably ain't We'll have a look at them when we have a chance and report back if anything looks usefull. As of now only the zercon audible level and the smartlevel are audible and those are only just usable in my not very humble

Re: [BlindHandyMan] color identifiers

2008-03-01 Thread Tom Fowle
Lenny, The one we tested, which was the cheapiest from MaxiAids, wasn't very repeatable, but would be O.K. for identifying clothing once you knew how it worked on your stuff. It needs a fairly big area of the desired color to get good results, thus unless you burn an area of a square inch or so

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Stabila Levels

2008-03-01 Thread Tom Fowle
Bob, Wow this sounds like the folks at Stabila got it right actually helping you know which way to move and how far. They must have looked at our prototype GRIN We'll have to get one to evaluate. Thanks tom

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Stabila Levels

2008-03-01 Thread Bob Kennedy
The Stabila level does beep as the ad says. I have one and used it to build my shop and I built it alone. They are pricey not because of the beeper built in, but the extra features that us totals can't use. Such as degree and angle of incline, and of course the ever popular German engineered

Re: [BlindHandyMan] color identifiers

2008-03-01 Thread Bob Kennedy
Tom, Since you work with wires, do you know of a way to identify colors of wires? I had asked doctor Benham to make me something up and he said he knew of something that would work, but he never did get a chance to finish it. I'm only interested for something in a housing situation where there

Re: [BlindHandyMan] color identifiers

2008-03-01 Thread Tom Fowle
Bob, sorry we havn't, some folks say that the commercial identifiers do better if you provide them with enough wire to cover the sensor. So try folding up a bunch of wire if it is available. we got hopefull when all these commercial sensors came out but no luck so far. I think Tom Benham's

[BlindHandyMan] just a test please delete

2008-03-01 Thread Lee A. Stone
test complete Lee -- If the facts don't fit the theory, change the facts. -- Albert Einstein Do you Jabber? I do. My JID is: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Stabila Levels

2008-03-01 Thread Dale
Tom, I couldn't agree more. Dale - Original Message - From: Tom Fowle To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2008 3:36 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Stabila Levels Larry, If it don't say something like beep or audible, it probably ain't We'll

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Stabila Levels

2008-03-01 Thread Tom Hodges
Hi, We've checked this out as well, and this is as good as it gets. However, if you go to stabila.com and put in your zip code for local distributors, you can usually find someone locally who actuallys sells the level at a more reasonable, sometimes lower, price. On Fri, Feb 29, 2008 at 9:07

[BlindHandyMan] Click Rulers

2008-03-01 Thread Tom Hodges
Does anyone know where I can buy a click ruler? I've tried several things, but to no avail. Also, can anyone explain how a click ruler works? Thanks, Tom [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[BlindHandyMan] using rock salt

2008-03-01 Thread Lee A. Stone
Am I correct that the standard store brands of rock salt or something like Hailite is a product that works at only below freezing temps? thanks.Lee -- Let's remind ourselves that last year's fresh idea is today's cliche. -- Austen Briggs Do you Jabber? I do. My JID is:

[BlindHandyMan] removeing rust

2008-03-01 Thread carl
hi folks mye work shop rough has been leacking right over haïr i store mie Carvin and turning tools Can You advise any Tips and techneaques for removeing Rust? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Re: [BlindHandyMan] using rock salt

2008-03-01 Thread carl
rock salt shud provide some tracktion at above freazeing as well i think - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone To: Blind Handyman Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2008 7:19 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] using rock salt Am I correct that the standard store brands of rock salt

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Stabila Levels

2008-03-01 Thread Larry Stansifer
Tom, Do the following three levels sound remotely familiar? The product descriptions provided by Amazon really suck. I don't mind spending the money I just don't want to give the damn thing two or three all expense paid trips backforth across the country trying to get it right. Zircon 54922 10

[BlindHandyMan] Trouble with send space.

2008-03-01 Thread Max Robinson
I have noticed that some people seem to be having trouble with send space. What is going on is that an advertising window pops up in front of the window with the link, hiding it from a screen reader, including those with eyeballs. When that happens I close the window with alt F4 and go back to

[BlindHandyMan] File - ListInformation.txt

2008-03-01 Thread blindhandyman
List guidelines. The topics that can be discussed on the Blind Handy Man list are as follows. Here is a direct quote from the beginning of every show, building repairing or maintaining, all designed with the blind in mind. That can be your house, car, or swimming pool ETC. No matter if it

[BlindHandyMan] Rock Salt

2008-03-01 Thread Glenn Lemacher
Be careful using rock salt, it's very hard on concrete and also grass and other plants.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] color identifiers

2008-03-01 Thread cheetah
yeah bob you arn't the only one. try making a tight coil of the wire and see if that will work. jim At 05:11 AM 3/1/2008, you wrote: Tom, Since you work with wires, do you know of a way to identify colors of wires? I had asked doctor Benham to make me something up and he said he knew of

[BlindHandyMan] Fw: Phone Filters!

2008-03-01 Thread Claudia
- Original Message - From: Claudia [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2008 4:00 PM Subject: Phone Filters! Hello, When I connected my modem, it came with several filters to hook up, to the various phone lines in the home. What happens if these

[BlindHandyMan] Fw: Interruption during Uploads?

2008-03-01 Thread Claudia
- Original Message - From: Claudia [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2008 4:03 PM Subject: Interruption during Uploads? Hi, I use Sendspace to upload music, and all day today, the upload has been interrupted! I'm not sure why! everything on my

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Fw: Interruption during Uploads?

2008-03-01 Thread Lenny McHugh
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] removeing rust

2008-03-01 Thread Dale Leavens
Hello Carl, Long time since you have been on the list! You can by products to help remove rust, usually they are mile acids and need to be wiped or sprayed on for a short time before wiping off. They will actually create corrosion if left on too long. I bought some about a year ago to polish

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Fw: Phone Filters!

2008-03-01 Thread Lenny McHugh
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RE: [BlindHandyMan] removing rust

2008-03-01 Thread David W Wood
Hi: It really depends on how established the rust is. If it is only new, then apply some linseed oil and leave it to penetrate for a few days. Then, firmly rub your fingers along the rusty areas in order to remove that rust and to establish (by the traction to your fingers) where the major areas

Re: [BlindHandyMan] removeing rust

2008-03-01 Thread RJ
I used oven cleaner for years. The kind that doesn't need to be baked. RJ - Original Message [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Fw: Phone Filters!

2008-03-01 Thread cheetah
hi Claudia i just got dsl so i can answer this one. if the phone is not filtered you will hear a fairly loud hiss along with the dial tone. i went down and pulled off a filter just for you then put it back on grin. yeah it will work but it is really anoying. jim At 04:04 PM 3/1/2008, you wrote:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Trouble with send space.

2008-03-01 Thread Don
Max, good points, I have seen that happen before my self. I had just forgotten about that. The send space wizard, which is a very useful upload tool, and can be used for downloading if you are a paid up send space member, rather than using the free account. Any this wizard is very screen

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Fw: Phone Filters!

2008-03-01 Thread Victor Gouveia
Hi Claudia, The phone filters are to prevent extraneous noise from penetrating into the telephone conversations. If you don't place the filters on the line, when ever you use the telephone for anything, you may be subject to computer noises, or static on the line. While it does not happen in

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Rock Salt

2008-03-01 Thread Jewel Blanch
Rock salt was what the Romans used to destroy the crops and land after they had defeated the Carthaginians! Jewel - Original Message - From: Glenn Lemacher To: handyman Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 9:56 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Rock Salt Be careful using rock

Re: [BlindHandyMan] using rock salt

2008-03-01 Thread Bob Kennedy
I never heard of a high temp that it wouldn't work at. Once you get above 35 it's a bit of a waste because nature is melting the ice for you. I do remember from living in Western New York for many years that rock salt doesn't work when the temperature is much below 10 or 15 degrees.

[BlindHandyMan] Why Does Rock Salt Melt Snow

2008-03-01 Thread Ray Boyce
Why does rock salt melt snow? What you are really doing is converting fresh water to salt water. The freezing temperature of salt water is 20°F. So if the temperature is between 20°F and 32°F, salt (Sodium Chloride) works. Calcium Chloride melts to -15°F and generates its own heat. This means

[BlindHandyMan] Removing Rust From Hand Tools

2008-03-01 Thread Ray Boyce
There are two main methods to remove rust from hand tools. The first method is by some type of abrasion, the second is by chemical methods. Both methods can be very effective if done properly. Abrasive Method of Rust Removal The most common method of removing rust from tools is by abrasive

[BlindHandyMan] Voice Activated Controls

2008-03-01 Thread Ray Boyce
Just imagine rolling down the highway while talking to your car. Your commands are interpreted and the climate control starts to blow cool air, or the in-vehicle phone connects you to the office. It sounds like science fiction, but so was a voyage to the moon only a few decades ago! The reality

[BlindHandyMan] Rust and rust prevention

2008-03-01 Thread Ray Boyce
Rust. It's a small word that can cause so much grief. Rusted bolts on a vehicle can make them difficult to repair, which adds to the cost of any repair work. Rusted sheet metal looks unsightly and devalues the vehicle. Let the rust get out of hand, and body panels can become rusted completely