RE: [BlindHandyMan] Hardwood flooring

2008-06-13 Thread Michael Baldwin
Thanks, never thought of the string idea. Not sure why not, but oh well. I got to let my wood sit a week or so before installing it. that gives me time to track down a floor stapler. Those things are not cheap to buy. Michael From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On

[BlindHandyMan] window condensation

2008-06-13 Thread Robert Riddle
What does it mean when there is condensation between the panes of a double paned window? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

RE: [BlindHandyMan] window condensation

2008-06-13 Thread David W Wood
It means that the seal has gone and that you have water vapour between the two panes of glss. It is possible to have them re-sealed. David W Wood GUILDFORD PHYSIOTHERAPY AND SPORTS CLINIC MATTHEWS HOUSE 85 EPSOM ROAD GUILDFORD SURREY GU1 3PA T: 01483 575876 (APPOINTMENTS) 302691 (ALL

[BlindHandyMan] wine bucket

2008-06-13 Thread Lenny McHugh
I considering making some wine buckets for Christmas gifts. I got the idea from an acrylic iceless one that I have. When you place a cold bottle in it keeps it cold for quite a while. I also read about some stainless steel double walled ones. I am wondering if wood would be enough of an

RE: [BlindHandyMan] wine bucket

2008-06-13 Thread Robert j
Lenny I am not much of a wood guy but a question or 2 comes to mind once you cut your circles that you are going to start with How are you going to make sure that the inside holes all line up perfect. You might want to consider using a template of some type for all of the rings. Another idea I

Re: [BlindHandyMan] wine bucket

2008-06-13 Thread wstephan
Lenny: I'll be interested in what folks have to say about the insolation factor, but it sounds like a fun project. Aren't you though, going to have to drill holes in those remaining circles you're going to use as coasters in order to fit them on the rod for storage, and will they still work

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Hardwood flooring

2008-06-13 Thread Dale Leavens
You can usually rent them from a tool rental shop. They supply the nails (at a price) as well. You may want to know that if you are having trouble getting the boards to snug up nice and tight, one way is to assist pushing them together, I kept a few pieces of scrap of differing length around

[BlindHandyMan] Standard Furniture Dimensions (Inches)

2008-06-13 Thread Ray Boyce
To read these tables use your control right arrow and left arrow to move through these tables. Height _ Width _ Length _ Bedside 26 15 19 Buffet 34-38 24 60 Card 30 36 36 Coffee 19 18 36-48

Re: [BlindHandyMan] window condensation

2008-06-13 Thread Dale Leavens
It means that the seal between the layers of glass is broken and some or probably all of the dry inert gas has been displaced by atmospheric gas otherwise known as air. Moisture has come in with the air and when it cools against the glass you get mist and/or fogging. It means that you need to

Re: [BlindHandyMan] wine bucket

2008-06-13 Thread Lenny McHugh
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] wine bucket

2008-06-13 Thread Lenny McHugh
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] wine bucket

2008-06-13 Thread Max Robinson
Hi Lenny. The ice bucket of those old time ice cream freezers was made of wood. Seems to me it was about 3/4 inch thick. I'm sure it was more than 1/2. But, they never had frost forming on the outside. A later plastic one we had did form frost. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: [EMAIL

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Hardwood flooring

2008-06-13 Thread Scott Howell
Actually I hadn't thought of string myself. My big issue currently is making sure I can cut a straight line using the guide that came with my jig saw. Hell my wife isn't perfect at following the line and she can see fine. I think what I need to do is use a small clamp and make sure my

[BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Flooring?

2008-06-13 Thread Claudia
Hi All, We're thinking about putting in a new kitchen floor. We have a sort of tile floor, but it's rapidly cracking, corners are breaking off, etc., and I'd like to know what types of flooring people put in their kitchens? Would laminate be good or not, since it might be prone to scratching?

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Hardwood flooring

2008-06-13 Thread Dale Leavens
When cutting a straight line with a jigsaw using the guide I suggest you put one hand on the guide and press it firmly against the edge of the stock holding it there with that hand while you hold the saw handle down keeping the shoe firmly against the surface of the stock. You will probably

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Flooring?

2008-06-13 Thread Dale Leavens
The weakness of laminate in a kitchen is that it does not hold up to getting wet very well at all. What sort of tile are you talking about? Vinyl or something? Is there something under it? That sort of failure sounds a lot to me like someone ran it over a preexisting flooring material\al.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Flooring?

2008-06-13 Thread Jennifer Jackson
Look into the new cork flooring options. They are supposed to be really good for your feet and legs as well as good choices for kitchens. They are also warmer both in appearance and on the bare feet than tile. I have also heard that they are better for not breaking dishes and the like than

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Flooring?

2008-06-13 Thread Claudia
That might be the case, but we honestly haven't lifted up enough to know whether there was other floring underneath, at this point! Claudia - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 7:25 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Flooring?

2008-06-13 Thread Claudia
I hadn't heard of this, but if we're going to tackle this project, I'd like to do it before winter comes again. So, we may be taking a trip to Menards, Home Depot and the like very soon! Claudia - Original Message - From: Jennifer Jackson To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com

Re: [BlindHandyMan] wine bucket

2008-06-13 Thread Lenny McHugh
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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Flooring?

2008-06-13 Thread tunecollector
It is my understanding that cork does not hold up well under heavy traffic. I believe kitchen floors get even more foot traffic than the entrance to one's home. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jennifer Jackson Sent: Friday,

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Flooring?

2008-06-13 Thread Michael Baldwin
IMO, for a kitchen or bath, cause they are wet areas, my only options would be ceramic, porcelain, or natural stone tile, or a vinyl product. People have put wood products, like hardwood, engineered hardwood, or laminate in the kitchen with some success. i would be worried that a spill would get

[BlindHandyMan] When Biscuit Joints Go Bad

2008-06-13 Thread Ray Boyce
Now that I've dyed, finished and polished all my raised panel cabinet doors, I see shallow but distinct oval depressions every 6 or 7 along every edge joint, exactly where I cut slots for biscuits before gluing up. I centered the slots in the 3/4 birch stock and glued up before thickness planing

[BlindHandyMan] What's the difference between cutting and scraping?

2008-06-13 Thread Ray Boyce
+-Let the angle at which an edge approaches a surface determine whether it is cutting or scraping. An angle of approach lower than 90° means the edge is cutting. An angle of approach greater than 90° constitutes scraping. Cutting is characterized by continuous shavings, leaving surfaces smooth on