Re: [BlindHandyMan] Safety Alert

2008-09-22 Thread Spiro
gotcha On Sat, 20 Sep 2008, Tom Fowle wrote: iActually the internal resistance of rechargable batteries can be lower than that of alcalines. This means that although the total ampere hour rating may not be as high for rechargables, the instantly available current may be much higher.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Safety Alert

2008-09-22 Thread Spiro
I had forgotten the specific. Can't blame the rechargable, it's *s* wire! On Sat, 20 Sep 2008, Tom Fowle wrote: I saw Spiro's question before seeing the allert on the head lamps. Although what i said about rechargable batteries is true, what the allert said makes no real sense. If the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] MYO headlamps and AA/LR6 rechargeable batteries

2008-09-22 Thread Tom Fowle
What they probably and should do is include some kind of fuse or breaker at the battery case end of the system. This is a very good idea whenever batteries with a high instand current capacity are used where there is an extended cable that can carry the entire battery load. Again this fuse should

[BlindHandyMan] English Ivy and your foundation

2008-09-22 Thread Lee A. Stone
For those of you who have basements or cellars. this might be of interest. Not far from here I had a friend who passed away and she had a brick home with a full basement. when I first met her many years ago my sons and I used to a couple of times during the summer get out a ladder and

[BlindHandyMan] cabinet screws

2008-09-22 Thread Lenny McHugh
A year or so ago I purchased some cabinet screws that have both a square drive and Phillips screw head. I first thought it was great that I could use either type of screw driver. I normally prefer the square drive. Anyway the other day I was working on something that had Phillip head drywall

[BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Baseboard

2008-09-22 Thread Edward Przybylek
Hi all, This week we're having a new kitchen floor installed. It's a vynel floor that looks like hardwood. Unlike standard vynel flooring, it comes in planks just like hardwood and not in rolls, which is what I'm used to. The baseboard is beginning to look a little ratty so I've decided to

RE: [BlindHandyMan] English Ivy and your foundation

2008-09-22 Thread David W Wood
The same goes for bamboo which is even worse. If you must grow it, do so in a tub. David W Wood GUILDFORD PHYSIOTHERAPY AND SPORTS CLINIC MATTHEWS HOUSE 85 EPSOM ROAD GUILDFORD SURREY GU1 3PA T: 01483 575876 (APPOINTMENTS) 302691 (ALL OTHER INQUIRIES) E: [EMAIL PROTECTED] W:

RE: [BlindHandyMan] cabinet screws

2008-09-22 Thread Larry Stansifer
WOW... NO */^?... I've seen a driver mess up a gazillion screws but seldom have I seen a screw mess up a driver bit. I would bet a cold beer on a tool tempering issue. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Monday,

[BlindHandyMan] talking multimeter.

2008-09-22 Thread Don
We have talked about this before, how ever it has been a while, allot of new members lately. I thought some of you may could use the following info. Text follows. Sent: Friday, September 19, 2008 3:38 AM Subject: [Blindad] TALKING DIGITAL MULTI METER WITH LIGHTED LEADS-MPJA, Inc. I found

Re: [BlindHandyMan] cabinet screws

2008-09-22 Thread Lenny McHugh
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Baseboard

2008-09-22 Thread Lenny McHugh
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Baseboard

2008-09-22 Thread Ron Yearns
The 45 degree angle cuts with a radial arm saw are not too bad other than getting a exact length. Best advice is cut long many, many tiemes until it fits. Also remember there are very few corners that are square so the two 45's may not fit the best in the world. hence the other joint. It is

Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking multimeter.

2008-09-22 Thread Bob Kennedy
I got one of these too. The thing I miss that was on the Radio Shack version was the audible continuity tester. But the female voice is nicer than the deep male voice on the older model. - Original Message - From: Don To: blind handy man Sent: Monday, September 22, 2008 6:34

Re: [BlindHandyMan] English Ivy and your foundation

2008-09-22 Thread Scott Howell
Yeah, I understand if you seriously hate someone in your neighborhood or wherever, plant some of that stuff and once it gets going, it apparently is pretty hard to get rid of it. grin. On Sep 22, 2008, at 4:29 PM, David W Wood wrote: The same goes for bamboo which is even worse. If you

Re: [BlindHandyMan] English Ivy and your foundation

2008-09-22 Thread Lenny McHugh
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RE: [BlindHandyMan] English Ivy and your foundation

2008-09-22 Thread David W Wood
Answer: You don't get rid of it! Over here we have things called: Ground elder Bind weed Bamboo Virginia creeper And more! I suspect that you are talking about Virginia creeper. It was often planted to disguise buildings - including the broadcasting centre at the Westminster parliament site.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] English Ivy and your foundation

2008-09-22 Thread rs_denis
Hey, I have to come to the defense of my two bamboo clumps. Both were sold as and have remained clumping bamboo which means the dreaded rhizomes that take over the world aren't there. Of course, I've only had them for about 12 years now so anything can happen somewhere off in the future. Ron

Re: [BlindHandyMan] English Ivy and your foundation

2008-09-22 Thread rs_denis
We too have Virginia creeper and it is a real pain to remove. Air potatoes, (local name but the only one I know), are even worse. Ron Denis Send any questions regarding list management to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To listen to the show archives go to link

Re: [BlindHandyMan] English Ivy and your foundation

2008-09-22 Thread David Ferrin
I do not believe this is the venue for such discussions folks, thank you. David Ferrin Life is what happens after you've already made other plans. - Original Message - From: Scott Howell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, September 22, 2008 7:07 PM Subject:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking multimeter.

2008-09-22 Thread Don
Yeah, I may have too have one of these meeters my self.. Talk later. - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Baseboard

2008-09-22 Thread RJ
Just make you inside angel cut and cope out the cut. RJ - Original Message - From: Edward Przybylek To: BlindHandyMan Sent: Monday, September 22, 2008 3:53 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Baseboard Hi all, This week we're having a new kitchen floor installed. It's a

[BlindHandyMan] Off topic new hotel info.

2008-09-22 Thread Don
Hi list, I need to post this to the group , their will be some folks coming to the Houston gathering that aren't on anyof the other list. Again this is a one time post, know need for discussion on list. You can write Phil are me off list for more info if you need it. Text follows.

[BlindHandyMan] Chemical Smell from Dryer?

2008-09-22 Thread Claudia
Hi, I have a chemical smell, coming from my dryer? It doesn't smell like burning rubber! When I open the door, it smells sort of like nail polish remover! I don't know if the motor to my dryer could have gotten wet, but I'm wondering if there may be other causes for this problem? Thanks.

[BlindHandyMan] Yet Another Cleaning Day!

2008-09-22 Thread Claudia
So Everyone, I'm sure you're all tired of my cleaning saga by now, but here goes anyway! I went to work today and picked up my little guy, from his preschool at 3 PM. We came home, had an early dinner of chicken casserole, and then, my parents arrived, to do some major cleaning downstairs. We