[BlindHandyMan] Toilet Seat Recommendations?

2008-08-12 Thread Claudia
Hi, I think it's time we purchase a new toilet seat, so which kinds are good and are the most sanitary? Would it bee the hard wood ones, as opposed to the cushioned seat models? Thanks. Claudia Join either of my groups; the first is for visually-impaired women, while the other is for people

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Toilet Seat Recommendations?

2008-08-12 Thread Donnie Parrett
Hey Claudia, It all depends on how long you plan on staying! Ha! Ha! Actually, for my own preference, I think the hard plastic one's are the most sanitary kind. But, like I said, that's just my opinion. And you know that opinions are like arm pits...we've all got a couple. Contact me at:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Toilet Seat Recommendations?

2008-08-12 Thread RJ
I have to go for the hard seats. - Original Message - From: Claudia To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 7:23 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Toilet Seat Recommendations? Hi, I think it's time we purchase a new toilet seat, so which kinds are

[BlindHandyMan] Color me pink.

2008-08-12 Thread Dan Rossi
Yes, I am a big wuss. I am a balding, hairy backed, little girl in knee socks. Here is the deal. I am finally going to build the landings and stairs for my deck. There will be an upper landing at the level of the deck, and a lower landing with three steps leading down to the yard. The

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Color me pink.

2008-08-12 Thread Barry Levine
Dan, Say 4 Hail Maries, 2 Our Fathers, and forget about it! I would have hired someone from the get go. --Barry -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dan Rossi Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 8:58 AM To:

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Color me pink.

2008-08-12 Thread William Stephan
Dan: I'm with Barry on this one. This is a job that's got crew written all over it. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Barry Levine Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 08:54 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE:

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Toilet Seat Recommendations?

2008-08-12 Thread William Stephan
The cushion type always seemed pretty flimsy to me and I too would opt for the hard models, though they're not wood any longer. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of RJ Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 08:43 To:

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Toilet Seat Recommendations?

2008-08-12 Thread Jimmy Podsim
You can find Wood ones at Lowes. They are really pretty too. ...73...KD5QHH...Jimmy...http://www.podsim.us Learn about ham radio from the following links. http://www.qrz.com http://www.arrl.org Ham radio is more than a hobby, it's fun! From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Color me pink.

2008-08-12 Thread Barry Levine
Stack a few bags of cement on the sidewalk just before the stairs begin to ascend, sit down on top of them, and start crying. Somebody's bound to come along and offer to help. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dan Rossi Sent:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Color me pink.

2008-08-12 Thread Victor Gouveia
Dan, have you considered using a dolly or hand truck to lug those things up the stairs? I'm just thinking that it would take a lot less energy to lug it up using your arms, then your entire body. I remember when I had to cart fridges and stoves up stairs for some people, and remember thinking

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Toilet Seat Recommendations?

2008-08-12 Thread cheetah
well the cushy ones are nice but they tend to crack and split and that hurts. i have had a very nice oak seat but after a year or 2 with all of the climate changes here in minnesota it came apart where the wood was joined. i even glued it together again but it split in another place. so its back

[BlindHandyMan] Stair climbing handtrucks.

2008-08-12 Thread Dan Rossi
Does anyone know of a really good stair climbing dolly / handtruck? I don't want one with crappy plastic skids on the back. I saw one that had two half inch wide rubber belts on the back that looped over a non-rotating pulley thing. That looked pretty useless as well. I mean, a stair

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Stair climbing handtrucks.

2008-08-12 Thread William Stephan
Dan: I'd try and buy one from either a U-haul or other truck rental outfit. WE used to have some that were really heavy duty with tracks that were probably an inch wide. They also had a roll of cargo strap with a leaver type arrangement that allowed you to secure your load. The foot or plate

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Toilet Seat Recommendations?

2008-08-12 Thread allen dunbar
hi Claudia I too would recommend the hard plastic ones we installed the easy down kind that don't slam when you lower the lid or seat thus preventing them slamming down and waking the entire house they came from lows and have the metal brackets to install they seem to clean up pretty easily

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Stair climbing handtrucks.

2008-08-12 Thread chiliblindman
Dan, look for an appliance type dolly. They are made to move things much more easily and readily than a regular hand truck dolly. They also have lifters on the back or belts on pulleys with bearings. ..bob [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Toilet Seat Recommendations?

2008-08-12 Thread Tom Fowle
We've had several over 35 years, the hard wood ones had there pieces come apart due to bad gluing, can you believe it? the cheaper wood ones chipped or cracked and ther finishes deteriorated and thus allowed mold. Our best results are with cheap plastic ones, they feel kinda wimpy like they could

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Stair climbing handtrucks.

2008-08-12 Thread Larry Stansifer
Dan, Check with your local you-hall franchise. I rented one from them once and it seemed like it was only about $15 for the day. We used it to move a 600LB safe to a second story bedroom. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dan

[BlindHandyMan] grout/adhesive

2008-08-12 Thread Lenny McHugh
Hello, listers, I use a premixed grout/adhesive mixture for setting the tiles in plant stands. I have 3 stands to have a 6 tile set. I use to be able to purchase this stuff in a one pint container that would be enough for three tables. Last evening we went to purchase some and it now only is

RE: [BlindHandyMan] grout/adhesive

2008-08-12 Thread Larry Stansifer
Ask your designated eyeballs about shelf life, storage instructions and any precautions that might impact storing the stuff. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 12:47 PM To:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Toilet Seat Recommendations?

2008-08-12 Thread Rhonda Steve
i think we have the bowl covered now huh - Original Message - From: allen dunbar To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 1:22 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Toilet Seat Recommendations? hi Claudia I too would recommend the hard plastic ones we

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Toilet Seat Recommendations?

2008-08-12 Thread Larry Stansifer
One equipped with FRS, (Female recognition software) that drops the seat when one approaches. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rhonda Steve Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 12:59 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re:

[BlindHandyMan] The Tissot has landed

2008-08-12 Thread Larry Stansifer
Hi folks, Well I received my Tissot Silen-t a couple of days ago. Damn... what a cool watch. Mine came set to EDT and when I changed it to MDT the hands actually set with the tactile feature. The only question I have, is it occasionally necessary to press the stem more than once to activate the

RE: [BlindHandyMan] The Tissot has landed

2008-08-12 Thread William Stephan
Larry, I had heard these were not being made any longer, glad that's not true apparently. That's a way better price BTW than I paid for mine. No, you should only have to press the stem once to get the vibrating feature to work, maybe you need to hold it in a little longer. The alarm feature is

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Color me pink.

2008-08-12 Thread Scott Howell
Damn dude, I'd just have to say the hell with it and move. On Aug 12, 2008, at 9:58 AM, Dan Rossi wrote: Yes, I am a big wuss. I am a balding, hairy backed, little girl in knee socks. Here is the deal. I am finally going to build the landings and stairs for my deck. There will be an

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Stair climbing handtrucks.

2008-08-12 Thread Victor Gouveia
Hi Dan, Those treads on the back come in handy when you have to lay the truck down on it's back, and pull the truck up with ropes and such, which make for an easier climb up the stairs with what ever you are lifting. Having said that, I understand the problem you face with the bags falling

[BlindHandyMan] Drilling Porcelin Tiles

2008-08-12 Thread Guy
Hi All: I've been wasting my time trying to drill holes through porcelin tiles. I'm in the last stages of installing a roman bath tub and the last part is getting the taps installed through these tiles. What is the most efficient way to do this. Running out of patience... (GRRR) Guy

RE: [BlindHandyMan] The Tissot has landed

2008-08-12 Thread Barry Levine
Larry, Yes, it does happen occasionally that you need to press the stem more than once to activate the vibratory time indication. I don't know why. Other than that, I too, love this watch. --Barry -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On

RE: [BlindHandyMan] The Tissot has landed

2008-08-12 Thread Larry Stansifer
I have a good friend who works in a dive shop and she told me when it is battery time she has a couple of sources who can handle the reseal and test the watch. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of William Stephan Sent: Tuesday,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Drilling Porcelin Tiles

2008-08-12 Thread Victor Gouveia
Hi Guy, Your best bet is to score the point where you have to drill with a hammer and nail, hitting it just enough to gouge an indentation, and possibly remove some of the glaze off the tile to reduce sliding of the drill bit. I would also suggest you use a good quality bit, if you have the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] The Tissot has landed

2008-08-12 Thread Dan Rossi
Yeah, it is a great watch. Occasionally, mine won't vibrate when it is near the exact hour, like 12:59, 1:00 or 1:01. But it doesn't seem to do that consistently. The jeweler I take mine to can do the water seal, but it costs a bit extra. Also, make sure they change both batteries at the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Toilet Seat Recommendations?

2008-08-12 Thread Tom Fowle
How about equipped with MRS Male recognition software that closes the lid after careless men get through. Why have a lid if nobody uses one? GRIN Tom

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Drilling Porcelin Tiles

2008-08-12 Thread Glenn Lemacher
There's a special brill bit for this. I got mine at Ace Hardware and for the life of me I can't remember just what there called.

[BlindHandyMan] jewelery while working

2008-08-12 Thread Lenny McHugh
Bill, you said that you wear your watch while working? I never have anything on my hands when using power tools. Even my wedding ring goes upstairs. I have always done this for safety. A few years ago someone that I know was using his saw while wearing a ring. They did find his finger and

RE: [BlindHandyMan] jewelery while working

2008-08-12 Thread William Stephan
Well, it's true jewelry is a no-no but I don't really have machinery that would be likely to cause me to get caught. I was thinking more about hand tools, and I actually do unjewel myself if I'm using my drill press. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Toilet Seat Recommendations?

2008-08-12 Thread john schwery
We always close the lid on our toilet because when flushing, a small amount splashes up. You can test this by putting a white piece of paper between the seat and lid. We just believe it is more sanitary to close the lid. earlier, Tom Fowle, wrote: How about equipped with MRS Male

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Color me pink.

2008-08-12 Thread Dale Leavens
OK Girly-man, But do you really have to go all that deep? Surely the soil at 36 inches is well compacted and plenty sufficient to hold up a couple of hundred pounds of landing and your fat uncle? The base of a 12 inch diameter footing is about 80 square inches times two for the one landing and

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Color me pink.

2008-08-12 Thread Dan Rossi
Well, I am not sure if I really need to go the extra 18 inches deep. My brother-in-law was the one who suggested it when he saw the condition of the soil when we dug the deck footers. he's the contractor, not me. Probably, with the landings, it is not as critical. I considered a pad, but

Re: [BlindHandyMan] The Tissot has landed

2008-08-12 Thread Dale Leavens
Occasionally I find that the minute designation doesn't trigger unless I press the button a second time. If you don't screw up usually the hands will stay synchronized with the vibration. To bad Amazon.com won't sell into Canada. I wonder though if one purchased and had it sent as a gift. We

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Drilling Porcelin Tiles

2008-08-12 Thread Dale Leavens
You can buy diamond bits from http://www.houseoftools .com for that purpose and doubtless many other places. They are remarkably affordable. Hope this helps. - Original Message - From: Guy To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 3:27 PM Subject:

[BlindHandyMan] The Folly of Food-Safe Finishes

2008-08-12 Thread Ray Boyce
Despite what you've read elsewhere, almost every wood finish should be considered food-safe. By Bob Flexner It's a shame, but many woodworkers worry about which finish to use on objects that will come into contact with food or children's mouths. The reason for the worry is that woodworkers have

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Color me pink.

2008-08-12 Thread Tom Fowle
Dan, I assume you considered having the mixed cement delivered in a big truck with ahose and pump so they could just pump it right where you want it? maybe the range is too far and probably it'd cost like sin. Or am I incorrect that they can pump wet concrete through a long hose? Tom

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Stair climbing handtrucks.

2008-08-12 Thread Ray Boyce
Hi Dan Have a talk to your Furniture Removalist and have a look at what they are using and then where to buy this equipment. For they do it professionally and would have the best equipment available to complete there unloading the easiest way possible. Ray From:

RE: [BlindHandyMan] The Tissot has landed

2008-08-12 Thread Larry Stansifer
who better to buy gifts for? You are always guaranteed to get exactly what you want that way. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dale Leavens Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 3:19 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re:

[BlindHandyMan] miter saw

2008-08-12 Thread Ray Boyce
Before purchasing a saw, first decide what applications you'll be undertaking. Then factor in storage and portability. And of course, work within your budget. For example, a professional-grade sliding compound miter saw will likely handle any chore you throw at it, and do so day after day for

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Drilling Porcelin Tiles

2008-08-12 Thread Victor Gouveia
I would also add that masonry bits will also do a good job, so you don't always need to get the diamond bits. Victor Co-moderator Blind Movie Buffs List Guidedogs List

RE: [SPAM]Re: [BlindHandyMan] 50 Uses For Vinegar

2008-08-12 Thread Tom Hodges
I know another use for vinegar that you can add to your list: Mix it with oil for a vinegar oil salad dressing! _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jewel Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2008 11:20 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Color me pink.

2008-08-12 Thread Bob Kennedy
Maybe you could get the high school football coach interested and he could get his boys to run some agility drills by carrying the bags up stairs and over landings and around corners and everything... The worst they could say is no. - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Drilling Porcelin Tiles

2008-08-12 Thread RJ
Go to Home Depot or lowes or any other good hardware store and get a set of hole saws for this purpose. I believe the set will drill up to 3 inches. When I needed a four inch hole, had to order it from a local specially store at a cost of $50 for the saw. I believe Home depot had the set I was

Re: [SPAM]Re: [BlindHandyMan] 50 Uses For Vinegar

2008-08-12 Thread RJ
How does that taste. I know when I use it for a after shave lotion, the vvinegar taste pretty darn good. RJ - Original Message - From: Tom Hodges To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 7:19 PM Subject: RE: [SPAM]Re: [BlindHandyMan] 50 Uses For

Re: [BlindHandyMan] The Tissot has landed

2008-08-12 Thread Bob Kennedy
Speaking of falling out of a boat how's that project coming Larry? - Original Message - From: William Stephan To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 3:20 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] The Tissot has landed Larry, I had heard these were not being

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Color me pink.

2008-08-12 Thread allen dunbar
if there is a lions club in your town they may have a Leo club in the local high school they are always looking for community involvement projects you might check there they might work for pizza and soda saving the beer for you go to lions.orgto find the nearest club best of luck sounds like

Re: [SPAM]Re: [BlindHandyMan] 50 Uses For Vinegar

2008-08-12 Thread Lenny McHugh
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Re: [SPAM]Re: [BlindHandyMan] 50 Uses For Vinegar

2008-08-12 Thread Dale Leavens
Add a little oregano and it brings out the best in a Greek salad. - Original Message - From: RJ To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 8:33 PM Subject: Re: [SPAM]Re: [BlindHandyMan] 50 Uses For Vinegar How does that taste. I know when I use it

Re: [SPAM]Re: [BlindHandyMan] 50 Uses For Vinegar

2008-08-12 Thread RJ
Lenny, All joking aside, I do use apple cider vinegar for a after shave lotion. I also use it as a hair rinse. RJ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Re: [SPAM]Re: [BlindHandyMan] 50 Uses For Vinegar

2008-08-12 Thread RJ
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Color me pink.

2008-08-12 Thread spiro
Dan, I am a wuss too. The whol time, I'm thinking 60 lb bags for pete's sake! I had a fixer upper apartment set up. 3 rentals, and I got used to carrying 60 lb bags. Up 3 steps, cross the porch, down, 5, then down 5, turn the corner and go into the basement or garage. I hefted an 80 onto my

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Color me pink.

2008-08-12 Thread Dan Rossi
I definitely considered a truck for the deck footers, but the problem is that the truck would have as much cement in the hose as I would need in the holes. IE, believe it or not, 35 80 pound bags of cement is about 2/3 of a yard. Not much cement for a truck. Plus, the closest the truck

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Stair climbing handtrucks.

2008-08-12 Thread Arthur Rizzino
Hi Dan, You might want to look at Gleason Industries or Milwaukee hand trucks. I believe that Gleason is the manufacture of my appliance hand truck. It has about 8 inch solid rubber wheels and on the lower part of the back there are two what look like v belts around an 8 inch high fixture that