Re: [BlindHandyMan] advice putting up a fence

2010-09-03 Thread Bill Gallik
From: Kevin Doucet Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2010 11:05 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] advice putting up a fence Thanks for this advice. The posts have a flared spade part, which I guess is to give the post more traction, or, grip and I think this

Re: [BlindHandyMan] porch light

2010-09-03 Thread Bill Gallik
The only consideration you should concern yourself with is that you not install a light bulb with so high a wattage that the fixture overheats. The fixture should have a wattage statement such as, Do Not Exceed xxx Watts. Holland's Person, Bill E-Mail: billgal...@centurytel.net - The early

Re: [BlindHandyMan] advice putting up a fence

2010-09-01 Thread Bill Gallik
You've gotten some very sound advice on this, but I'd like to throw out two additional considerations just because they're things that aren't usually thought of when installing fencing: 1) You may want to consider using PVC pipe for setting your fence posts. The idea here is that you buy

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using Gas Grill!

2010-08-30 Thread Bill Gallik
I agree with Al completely except that I would add one more caveat; when switching fuel canisters you do need to be certain that attachment hoses are tightly and cleanly fastened. By cleanly fastened I mean you must be careful to not cross thread those connectors because that could cause a

[BlindHandyMan] Cooking with Gloves - Was: Using Gas Grill!

2010-08-30 Thread Bill Gallik
Bryce writes: Have a pair of gloves with at least leather finger tips on them if you plan to cook anything in foil. this way you can use your hands to turn what ever in the foil. That, Mr. Bryce, is a great idea!!! How comes I never thunk of that!?!?!? Holland's Person, Bill E-Mail:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] wow so installing light switch question?

2010-08-25 Thread Bill Gallik
Lenny is quite correct, but keep in mind that those Release Slots require a relatively fine instrument to engage them. As for using the 3-Pole switch for a single circuit, certainly you can use such a switch in that application but as stated by an earlier reply you need to make certain you

Re: [BlindHandyMan] knowing what your walls are made of? And filling up wholes in your wall?

2010-08-25 Thread Bill Gallik
You can also buy a sort of mesh material to help with support for the patch. Holland's Person, Bill E-Mail: billgal...@centurytel.net - The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese!

Re: [BlindHandyMan] minor freezer problem

2010-07-15 Thread Bill Gallik
Some years ago when I was still living in Wheaton, IL. the freezer in my refrigerator had the same problem, this was one of those frigs with the main storage on top and the freezer compartment on the bottom. What had happened is my dear departed Carol had not quite shut the freezer door

Re: [BlindHandyMan] New Bed?

2010-07-14 Thread Bill Gallik
Hmmm, do you ever stay at motels/hotels? Holland's Person, Bill E-Mail: billgal...@centurytel.net - The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese!

Re: [BlindHandyMan] down spout

2010-07-01 Thread Bill Gallik
-- From: Lenny McHugh lmch...@verizon.net Will one flexi elbow cover the same distance as two 90 degree bends? The way the down spout was put on my back porch was pretty stupid although it looked nice. From the gutter there is two 90 degree

Re: [BlindHandyMan] outlet timers

2010-06-09 Thread Bill Gallik
OK gang, with a little imagination and ingenuity almost any outlet timer will be accessible. Now, it may not be that you can plug in the timer and set the accurate time and then set the on/off times. But really, what does it matter if you have the timer set to read 4 in the morning when it's

Re: [BlindHandyMan] My miter saw, stiches, and some prevention

2010-06-08 Thread Bill Gallik
Tom, thanks so much for this cautionary tale albeit at the expense of your person. You have a good idea there - the blocks of wood attached to the guard I mean of course. Holland's Person, Bill E-Mail: billgal...@centurytel.net - By trying we can easily learn to endure adversity -- another

[BlindHandyMan] Seeking Advice for Building Large Wooden Planter or Dear Lonely Hearts Club

2010-05-03 Thread Bill Gallik
OK Guys (and Gals), Before I've mentioned about building a brick planter in front of my home. But this time I'm playing around with the notion of building a planter of wood for the back yard. This would be more a functional planter in that I'd like to plant some tomatoes, peppers and

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Wife isn't happy

2010-05-01 Thread Bill Gallik
Oh boy RJ, if only you'd brought this up sooner. Having grown up on a dairy farm in northern Wisconsin I was privy to setting pressure on those tanks since a kid. Maybe you'll have to offer to wash her back when she takes that first shower! ;-) Holland's Person, Bill E-Mail:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Wife isn't happy

2010-05-01 Thread Bill Gallik
Spiro wrote: never show how easy it is, they don't. But what you do when you need their eyeballs to help get the job done? Reminds me of a story my Grandfather Visocky used to tell me about his father (my great-grandfather Visocky). Seems that my Great-Grandfather Visocky was a major in the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Toilet Mounting

2010-04-20 Thread Bill Gallik
Wow Howard, Sounds to me as if the drain pipe wasn't mounted perfectly perpendicular to the bathroom floor. Unless the floor has sagged some??? Here's the thing, those two bolts you speak of are actually anchored (anchor bolts) to the top of the drain pipe via a collar that has keyhole style

[BlindHandyMan] Does iPod Nano Have Voice Over?

2010-03-31 Thread Bill Gallik
Can anybody tell me if the iPod Nano comes with a version of Voice Over on it? The specific iPod Nano I'm looking at is: MC027LL/A 8GB Generation 5 iPod Nano Holland's Person, Bill E-Mail: billgal...@centurytel.net - Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

2010-03-22 Thread Bill Gallik
Betsy, Is there any chance something like, oh, say, the top of a can, got jammed in your disposal? That seems like an awful lot of force for turning the darn thing. Holland's Person, Bill E-Mail: billgal...@centurytel.net - A cynic is a man who, when he smells flowers, looks around for a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Molded Bathroom Walls!

2010-03-21 Thread Bill Gallik
Claudia, When Carol and I had our upstairs bathroom in Wheaton, IL. remodeled we opted for one of these tub surrounds for several reasons: 1) the original tub was badly pitted, scratched and in generally horrible condition 2) the existing wall tile was done horribly and proved to be a bitch

Re: [BlindHandyMan] drill press upgrade

2010-03-20 Thread Bill Gallik
Lenny, Am I reading this correctly, you replaced your 5/8 chuck with a ½ chuck? Please explain to this moron how decreasing the size of the chuck 1/8 is an upgrade? I'm obviously missing some little detail here! ;-) Holland's Person, Bill E-Mail: billgal...@centurytel.net - A person

Re: [BlindHandyMan] drill press upgrade

2010-03-20 Thread Bill Gallik
Lenny, OK, I thought that perhaps being able to firmly deploy smaller bits just might be the focus of upgrade in this case. What I've personally done to resolve this problem is to have a secondary smaller chuck (actually a 3/8 chuck) threaded onto an appropriately threaded bolt with the head

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

2010-03-20 Thread Bill Gallik
Betsy, I'm not sure I get the problem. You say that when you turn the garbage disposal on, it only hums. And then you say that the inside blades turn, my disposal only has inside blades -- and then they're not really blades neither but rather little hatchet heads of a sort. Are you sure the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Rent or own, that is the question

2010-03-17 Thread Bill Gallik
Terry, My philosophy on this has always been that if I have to rent an item and I have to pay a cab to go get it and again to take it back to the rental s hop then I'll probably be money ahead buying the item from someplace that will deliver it to me somehow. This rule has served me well

[BlindHandyMan] Copper vs. PVC Pipe - Was: Shark Bite Inline Valves

2010-03-08 Thread Bill Gallik
I can't speak to where anybody else lives, but water supply lines cannot be PVC and meet code in most metropolitan locations. At least, none of the metropolitan areas where I've lived allow PVC supply lines. The reason for this is that in case of a fire, earthquake, tornado or some other

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Shark Bite Inline Valves

2010-03-08 Thread Bill Gallik
Rust? Copper does not rust. It will oxidize on exposed surfaces, but that oxidization actually protects the metal from further such degradation. Makes me if your situation was using some sort of alloy or some inappropriate joints. Holland's Person, Bill - Be careful about reading health

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Copper vs. PVC Pipe - Was: Shark Bite Inline Valves

2010-03-08 Thread Bill Gallik
Supply lines (as opposed to drain lines) are the pipes that supply water to the home. Holland's Person, Bill - Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint. - US Humorist, Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Copper vs. PVC Pipe - Was: Shark Bite Inline Valves

2010-03-08 Thread Bill Gallik
That's news to me, my Mom's home was built in 1969 out in the middle of Bayfield County, Wisconsin and is supplied by a well that has served the family since 1912. The house is plumbed with all copper pipe and not one bit of trouble. In fact, she just had the water heater replaced last year

Re: [BlindHandyMan] electric snowblower

2010-03-01 Thread Bill Gallik
Scott, From your question, I'm surmising you don't think a blind person can operate a gasoline snowblower? Oh contraire my friend, I am the only one here and even if I weren't I'd still be in charge of clearing the snow with my 8 HP snowblower. Certainly a blind person isn't going to be

[BlindHandyMan] Springy Cords - Was: electric snowblower

2010-02-27 Thread Bill Gallik
I doubt that Springy Cord is the correct moniker for these things, but it's an extension cord that looks like a slinky or spring. It has a clip that lets you attach one end of this cord to a belt loop or something similar and as you move away from the outlet the cord conveniently stretches out

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Fwd: Speaking of icicles!!

2010-02-21 Thread Bill Gallik
Cheryl, The last thing those of us living in the Snow Belt need is to hear about this subject from the Pineapple Gallery!:-) Please note, for those of you unaware, the :-) is the emoticon symbolizing a smile. Holland's Person, Bill - Be careful about reading health books. You may die

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sex Screws - Was: Pop Rivets Question

2010-02-18 Thread Bill Gallik
Yep, these sex screws are flathead screwdriver fasteners; the male component having a slightly smaller diameter shank with threads on the outside and the female component having a slightly larger diameter shank with threads on the inside. Sort of gets your blood flowing this time of day,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sex Screws - Was: Pop Rivets Question

2010-02-18 Thread Bill Gallik
It's not the coupling I object to, but rather the uncoupling. Holland's Person, Bill - Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint. - US Humorist, Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[BlindHandyMan] Questions About Brick Planters

2010-02-18 Thread Bill Gallik
OK Guys (and Gals), I'm planning to build a brick planter in front of my home this spring and have a few questions. First, let me explain that my home has a 10 square foot addition in front that comprises the dining room. This addition sits on a concrete foundation that comes up about 1 foot

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Questions About Brick Planters

2010-02-18 Thread Bill Gallik
Tom, Let me assure you that I didn't intend to make the house wall part of the planter, but rather build a completely, four-sided brick planter. I do like the idea of having a narrow stone path between the house and planter. Thanks to all of you for your input, some things came up I hadn't

[BlindHandyMan] Sex Screws - Was: Pop Rivets Question

2010-02-17 Thread Bill Gallik
What you're referring to here are called Sex Screws. I know, sounds pretty kinky; but remember that in plumbing you have ballcocks, nipples, male and femail union pieces; maybe electricity and wiring isn't quite so suggestive but I'm sure that trade likewise has its' own prurient terminology.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sex Screws - Was: Pop Rivets Question

2010-02-17 Thread Bill Gallik
Guys, guys, it ain't me that made that terminology up. A very bright and charming woman that manages a small Mom and Pop Hardware Hank in Wheaton, Illinois gave me that terminology and if she calls them sex screws, who am I to second guess??? Actually, both components, the male and female

[BlindHandyMan] Pop Rivets Question

2010-02-16 Thread Bill Gallik
I have somebody who asked me about what a rivet tool was and what it's uses are. I'd like to explain a pop rivet to her, but I'm not sure the best terminology. Can anybody tell me what the correct term is for the shank on a pop rivet? Also, would the flange or rim of the pop rivet correctly

[BlindHandyMan] Missing Snow - Was: it's quiet

2010-02-15 Thread Bill Gallik
Last week on A Prairie Home Companion Garrison Keilor was describing how Minnesotans were lamenting the misplacement of the anxiously waited for blizzard to Alabama. Alabamans don't know what to do with it, Minnesotans see a blizzard as an opportunity to be heroic. . . . Well, Wisconsin is

Re: [BlindHandyMan] it's quiet

2010-02-15 Thread Bill Gallik
I wasn't going to mention anything about that Tom, but since you brought it up . . . ;-) Holland's Person, Bill - Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint. - US Humorist, Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Re: [BlindHandyMan] click rule question

2010-01-22 Thread Bill Gallik
I don't understand where there is a problem as you got it. Thread the three 1-foot extensions together, draw the sliding piece in the Click Rule main piece out 4 inches and thread the 3 piece assembly into the main piece for your 40 inches. Holland's Person, Bill E-Mail:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Blocking the wind.

2010-01-10 Thread Bill Gallik
Can you get hold of hay bales in KC? That's what a lot of folks here in Superior, Wisconsin use to have a jacket where desired. Holland's Person, Bill E-Mail: billgal...@centurytel.net - A book is a mirror. If an ass peers into it, you can't expect an apostle to look out. - Written two

[BlindHandyMan] Cleaning A Rusty Toilet

2010-01-07 Thread Bill Gallik
No, the toilet itself is not rusted; but the drain holes beneath the rim are yielding rust particles from the tank (I suppose). What I would like to do is to flush the rust out of the tank/rim assembly without taking the components apart. I know there is an acid that can be used to clear out

Re: [BlindHandyMan] property dispute

2010-01-07 Thread Bill Gallik
Is this property a city lot or more of a rural parcel? This is important because most cities have ordinances dictating the width of property lots. A rural parcel may fall under the 5 acre restriction, but it wouldn't be very difficult to establish a mutually agreed upon exception; I doubt

Re: [BlindHandyMan] A Special Happy Birthday

2010-01-05 Thread Bill Gallik
David 21? Yep, your right Cathy. David was born the same year as I was so that makes me only 20 years old. Ah yes, life is goo'oo'oo'oo'oo'oo'oo'ood! Holland's Person, Bill E-Mail: billgal...@centurytel.net - The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese! [Non-text

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Christmas tree trunk idea

2009-12-26 Thread Bill Gallik
The first thing you'll want to do is to make certain all the pitch is out of the part of the trunk you decide to work with. Then after the pitch is clear I'd put a heavy coating of clear lacquer on this piece of tree trunk and let it dry thoroughly. Then, using an electric miter (chop) saw,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tapcon® Concrete Screws- Stainle ss Steel Concrete Screws for fastening to concrete, bric k and block

2009-11-30 Thread Bill Gallik
of a screwdriver. Incidentally, the hex heads also accept Phillips or square driver bits. Bill Gallik billgal...@centurytel.net - Why is it, whether you sit up or sit down, the result is the same? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tapcon® Concrete Screws- Stainle ss Steel Concrete Screws for fastening to concrete, bric k and block

2009-11-30 Thread Bill Gallik
material up and out of the hole being drilled. Bill Gallik billgal...@centurytel.net - Why is it, whether you sit up or sit down, the result is the same? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Re: [BlindHandyMan] stairwell problem

2009-11-22 Thread Bill Gallik
Wouldn't a rubber-backed throw rug help this problem? Bill Gallik billgal...@centurytel.net - Why is it, whether you sit up or sit down, the result is the same? Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com

Re: [BlindHandyMan] vacuum packer

2009-11-04 Thread Bill Gallik
I have a Food Saver vacuum packer and have stored both plain coffee grounds as well as one of my favorite (Arco Norsemen's Grog) grounds in the plastic jar and have not experienced any such degradation in that vessel. I'm curious as to which flavored coffee caused this problem. Holland's

Re: [BlindHandyMan] vacuum packer

2009-11-04 Thread Bill Gallik
Coffee is indeed acidic, but the acid should remain inert provided the grounds and container remain completely dry. Is there any chance the grounds were stored in the plastic jar with some dampness present? Holland's Person, Bill E-Mail: billgal...@centurytel.net - The early bird may get

Re: [BlindHandyMan] vacuum packer

2009-11-04 Thread Bill Gallik
Bryce, As I explained in an earlier post I've stored ground coffee in the jar that came with my Food Saver with no such problems. Had the grounds in that jar for over six months at one point. Holland's Person, Bill E-Mail: billgal...@centurytel.net - The early bird may get the worm, but

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Loose toilet tank

2009-10-25 Thread Bill Gallik
Be VERY CAREFUL when re-attaching the tank to the bowl. In fact, the tank may exhibit a bit of wobble but if the new seal between tank and bowl is sufficiently snug and properly placed the tank does not need to be concretely tightened to the bowl -- trying to do so jeopardizes cracking the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] The Bosch Talking tape measure.

2009-10-22 Thread Bill Gallik
For the record, the VOX Tape Measure will read out in both Metric and Imperial units; at least according to the product description. Holland's Person, Bill E-Mail: billgal...@centurytel.net - The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese! [Non-text portions of this

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Alternative Talking Tape Measure

2009-10-21 Thread Bill Gallik
OK, I went to the listed web address but could no find way to order the VOX Tape measure. What am I missing here? Here's the URL: http://www.emptech.info/product_details.php?ID=2326 Holland's Person, Bill E-Mail: billgal...@centurytel.net - The early bird may get the worm, but the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Help with kitchen plumbing needed

2009-10-18 Thread Bill Gallik
I would suggest compression joints to attach threaded ends to the copper pipe. Then the flexible hosing connectors can be incorporated between the copper/thread-joints and the faucet. Holland's Person, Bill E-Mail: billgal...@centurytel.net - The early bird may get the worm, but the second

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Help with kitchen plumbing needed

2009-10-18 Thread Bill Gallik
You can buy a tube cutter from any decent hardware store. If the area where the pipe needs to be cut, mention this and the folks at the store should recommend a slightly modified cutter that will be more usable in tight places. Although it's called a tube cutter it can be used to cut copper

Re: [BlindHandyMan] shark bite connectors

2009-10-15 Thread Bill Gallik
Jim in Minnesota, Sounds like the sort of plumbing connectors I myself might want to consider using when the time comes. - Bill in Wisconsin E-Mail: billgal...@centurytel.net [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Re: [BlindHandyMan] repelling skunks

2009-10-03 Thread Bill Gallik
One very effective way of getting rid of skunks is to identify a leader skunk and then send him to another location. His followers will, well - follow him to that location. For instance, many of the skunks in Wisconsin are now migrating to Minnesota as their leader (#4) has torched the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] installing a new light switch in a bathroom

2009-09-11 Thread Bill Gallik
I'm betting that the original plan was to hang the door so it opened/swung from the opposing frame and for some who knows why reason and after the wiring had been completed they realized they had to hang the door as it is now. Otherwise, would it be possible to switch the door instead of moving

Re: [BlindHandyMan] installing a new light switch in a bathroom

2009-09-11 Thread Bill Gallik
Please realize that if there is a steel post buried in that wall it is most likely a support for the house. Is this wall located about center in the basement? If so, you can bet that steel post is very much a load bearing one and you need to be careful not to compromise it in any way. ---

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Posts and concrete.

2009-08-31 Thread Bill Gallik
Makes sense to me. ---*---*---*---*---*---*--- Holland's Person, Bill E-Mail: billgal...@centurytel.net - Anonymous (from my source of goofy stuff) - Eggs and Bacon for Breakfast - An entire day commitment for a Hen. - A Lifetime Commitment for a Hog

[BlindHandyMan] Digital Locks - Was: Locks?

2009-08-30 Thread Bill Gallik
How workable are the digital locks for a blind person to set? And, oh yeah, about the storm door locks; never thought about locking them to serve as a buffer between you and a potential villain. Good point! ---*---*---*---*---*---*--- Holland's Person, Bill E-Mail: billgal...@centurytel.net -

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Locks?

2009-08-30 Thread Bill Gallik
$35 a lock? OUCH!!! I sure never paid any thing near that much! My locks were re-keyed for about $100 and $30 of that was for the trip by the locksmith. I had 7 locks re-keyed so it was about $10 per lock here in Superior, Wisconsin. ---*---*---*---*---*---*--- Holland's Person, Bill E-Mail:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Bose

2009-08-30 Thread Bill Gallik
I have a Bose table-top radio, it is everything they advertise it to be. It is extremely easy to operate and the remote control card buttons are laid much like the buttons on the radio itself so when you've mastered one set you've mastered the other. I do not have the Wave System with the CD

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Posts and concrete.

2009-08-29 Thread Bill Gallik
Can anybody comment on the pros/cons of this idea: 1) Dig the hole(s) for the post(s) (of course) 2) Place appropriate length large diameter (6 maybe) PVC pipe(s) in the hole(s) 3) Fill PVC pipe(s) with cement (and appropriate water) 4) Allow Concrete Posts to cure 5) Place wooden posts on

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Posts and concrete.

2009-08-29 Thread Bill Gallik
The PVC pipe serves two purposes; 1) a very nice vessel for pouring the cement into 2) helps prevent frost heaving because surrounding ground cannot grab it so readily (I've even heard as to go so far as to wrap the PVC with plastic sheathing) I sure like the idea of the bell shaped bottoms.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Posts and concrete.

2009-08-29 Thread Bill Gallik
Did somebody suggest placing the wood posts in the PVC pipe? That's not how I heard about doing it, only the cement mix is placed in the PVC pipe and the wood posts are positioned above the resulting concrete pillar. But then this is really for posts for supporting a deck.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Posts and concrete.

2009-08-29 Thread Bill Gallik
Well, there ya' go. Thanks for the tip Dan! Only one thing though, just what is a sono tube? ---*---*---*---*---*---*--- Holland's Person, Bill E-Mail: billgal...@centurytel.net - Anonymous (from my source of goofy stuff) - Eggs and Bacon for Breakfast - An entire day commitment for a Hen. - A

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Locks?

2009-08-29 Thread Bill Gallik
Claudia, Do you own your home? If so, call a locksmith in and have him/her rekey your locks so one key fits all locks! If you don't own your home/apartment talk to your property manager to seek permission before doing this (maybe). It cost me about $100.00 to have 10 locks rekeyed.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Locks?

2009-08-29 Thread Bill Gallik
Oh yes, the locks on the storm doors are an entirely different kettle of fish. But truly, those locks really aren't much good so why even bother to lock them at all. ---*---*---*---*---*---*--- Holland's Person, Bill E-Mail: billgal...@centurytel.net - Anonymous (from my source of goofy stuff) -

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Posts and concrete.

2009-08-28 Thread Bill Gallik
One thing I've heard is that's helpful to place a (appropriately wide) PVC pipe into the ground into which pour the concrete. Of course, this has something to do with heaving from frost and I imagine many of you have no concerns about frost -- we sure do up here in northern Wisconsin!

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sex Discrimination

2009-08-27 Thread Bill Gallik
Oh my, shall I subscribe as Billie Gallik? ---*---*---*---*---*---*--- Holland's Person, Bill E-Mail: billgal...@centurytel.net - Anonymous (from my source of goofy stuff) - Eggs and Bacon for Breakfast - An entire day commitment for a Hen. - A Lifetime Commitment for a Hog

[BlindHandyMan] Sex Discrimination

2009-08-26 Thread Bill Gallik
O.K. I want to know why when I try to subscribe to Blind Handy Girls several months ago I was refused because I am a man? Yet we have women on the Blind Handyman list? This ain't right! If the Gander ain't good enough to be on the Goose's list then the Geese should be able to get on the Ganders'

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sex Discrimination

2009-08-26 Thread Bill Gallik
Naw, I just accepted that they didn't want me. I'm getting used to it, rejection, Rejection, REJECTION. Hell, I have to tie a pork chop around my neck to get my guide dog to come when I call him! ---*---*---*---*---*---*--- Holland's Person, Bill E-Mail: billgal...@centurytel.net - Anonymous

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sex Discrimination

2009-08-26 Thread Bill Gallik
RJ writes: Why not get a sex change, they will except you than without question. Heck RJ, is that anything like an oil change? Won't help, I'm not getting any sex now so I have none to change! ---*---*---*---*---*---*--- Holland's Person, Bill E-Mail: billgal...@centurytel.net - Anonymous (from

Re: [BlindHandyMan] grass threw paving slabs

2009-08-23 Thread Bill Gallik
I read somewhere that good old table salt, carefully applied between the cracks, will strongly discourage growth of any vegetation! ---*---*---*---*---*---*--- Holland's Person, Bill E-Mail: billgal...@centurytel.net - Anonymous (from my source of goofy stuff) - Eggs and Bacon for Breakfast - An

Re: [BlindHandyMan] grass threw paving slabs

2009-08-23 Thread Bill Gallik
The problem with Round-Up for this particular application is that it is very effective with broad leaf vegetation such as clover and other broad leaf vegetation. It is not effective at all on lawn grasses and plants of that nature. ---*---*---*---*---*---*--- Holland's Person, Bill E-Mail:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] chainsaws..

2009-08-19 Thread Bill Gallik
Yikes, now I get it; Rob, I don't see why you couldn't use the chainsaw to split the 16-18 lengths once you've cut them off the log. I apologize for misunderstanding what you wanted to do. True, that's a bit unconventional, but there's no reason you can't do that. My Dad and I used to do it all

[BlindHandyMan] Definition of Ocean

2009-08-19 Thread Bill Gallik
Lee, Where in the world did you get that definition for ocean. What a great brain-tease. ---*---*---*---*---*---*--- Holland's Person, Bill E-Mail: billgal...@centurytel.net - Anonymous (from my source of goofy stuff) - Eggs and Bacon for Breakfast - An entire day commitment for a Hen. - A

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Re: following straight lines:

2009-08-18 Thread Bill Gallik
Is there any way you could construct a curb to follow. When I prepare for winter (and myself doing the snowblowing) I edge one side of my sidewalks with 4 × 4 boards raised on bricks (to enhance the tactile-ability) and am then able to follow these curb guides with the housing of the snow blower.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] old water tanks

2009-08-18 Thread Bill Gallik
Why not find an old milk can, I believe you could get one up to 10 gallons. Or there used to be these boiling pots; my grandpa used to have one of these tubs for butchering hogs (you submerge the DEAD animal into the boiling water to facilitate cleaning hair off the hide).

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Clog Cannon!

2009-08-18 Thread Bill Gallik
Tom is quite right when he says the drain pipes are not designed to take a lot of pressure. And I've seen other posts on this thread concerning a product that used to be available that was simply a can of air under high pressure. I used to use those quite effectively when I lived in Wheaton and

Re: [BlindHandyMan] chainsaws..

2009-08-18 Thread Bill Gallik
Rob, To answer your question, in a word, YES. Many years ago (when I could still see) I came across a product that was, in essence, a miter to attach to the chainsaw bar so you could actually rough saw boards from a large log. The idea was that you would keep this guide on the outside of the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] chainsaws..

2009-08-18 Thread Bill Gallik
Holy Shit Rob!!! You want to use a chainsaw to split logs on a pile??? Man, just cross-cutting piled logs is a dangerous matter, I know because I used to do that. The nose of the chainsaw bar has a nasty way of catching the log along side or underneath and kicking back at the operator. Can't

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Audible Levels

2009-08-17 Thread Bill Gallik
Hey Dan, Thanks much for this information. The current audible level (think I bought from NFB, but can't recall for certain) does not affix readily to any of the regular levels I've looked at in various hardware stores. I get the feeling people are giving me funny looks as I take this little 10

Re: [BlindHandyMan] a quick question

2009-08-16 Thread Bill Gallik
It is a type of manual cross-cut saw. ---*---*---*---*---*---*--- Holland's Person, Bill E-Mail: billgal...@centurytel.net - Anonymous (from my source of goofy stuff) - Eggs and Bacon for Breakfast - An entire day commitment for a chicken. - A Lifetime Commitment for a Pig

[BlindHandyMan] Audible Levels

2009-08-16 Thread Bill Gallik
I have a very small audible level (about 1 foot long) that seems to be quite accurate. But can anybody point me to where I could buy an audible level that's a bit longer or one that will slide into a regular carpenter's level? My thought is that if I had a pair of audible levels affixed to a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Audible Levels

2009-08-16 Thread Bill Gallik
I presume that if this guy were to use two levels, he would ask one of his sighted pals to check the accuracy before relying on either of the audible levels. Otherwise, I imagine that his thought would be that if both levels were off just a titch arrange them in the regular carpenter's level such

Re: [BlindHandyMan] installing a ceiling fan-the tricky part

2009-08-08 Thread Bill Gallik
fish down to the duct and come up to where I need the box to be located. So not hopeless, but challenging. Once it is all done, it will have been worth it. On Aug 7, 2009, at 10:22 PM, Bill Gallik wrote: Correct me if I am wrong, but it sounds as if you are trying to add a fixture in a ceiling

Re: [BlindHandyMan] installing a ceiling fan-the tricky part

2009-08-07 Thread Bill Gallik
Correct me if I am wrong, but it sounds as if you are trying to add a fixture in a ceiling that has a floor for another room above it? By the way, as for the dust, the vacuum attachment is good but to make things even more palatable to the little lady try laying a plastic tarp under the work

[BlindHandyMan] Desk Grommets Hole Saws

2009-08-03 Thread Bill Gallik
Can anybody explain why the hole saws I've used (1, 2 3) do not cut a hole that snugly fits the (1, 2 3) desk grommets I purchased from Menard's? What I wound up with was a hole just slightly larger than the indicated size of the corresponding grommet. Yet, if I drop down to the next smaller

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Important Message to Dog Owners

2008-01-25 Thread Bill Gallik
I suggest that you change that first commandment of dog handling to: DON'T FEED THE DOG ANY DAMN HUMAN FOOD. Bill Gallik E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Write a wise saying and your name will live forever. - Anonymous

Re: [BlindHandyMan] noisy fan in fridge

2008-01-25 Thread Bill Gallik
. If this is the case you need only tighten the locking screw; this may require a blade screwdriver, a Phillips screwdriver or a hex key depending on the type of locking screw used. Bill Gallik E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Write a wise saying and your name will live forever. - Anonymous - Original

[BlindHandyMan] Brainstorming Design for Computer Desk

2008-01-23 Thread Bill Gallik
figured I'd kill two birds with one stone so to speak. I'd appreciate any suggestions no matter how technical or not so technical. Thanks! Bill Gallik E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Nothing is more admirable than the fortitude with which millionaires tolerate the disadvantages

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Brainstorming Design for Computer Desk

2008-01-23 Thread Bill Gallik
Thank you Betsy, This is precisely the type of thought I'm asking for in this thread. Your suggestions are very much appreciated -- unlike a few other wise asses whom shall go unmentioned!!! ;-) Hear that Dan, Dave, Victor??? Bill Gallik E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Nothing

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Brainstorming Design for Computer Desk

2008-01-23 Thread Bill Gallik
! Bill Gallik E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Nothing is more admirable than the fortitude with which millionaires tolerate the disadvantages of their wealth. - Rex Stout

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Brainstorming Design for Computer Desk

2008-01-23 Thread Bill Gallik
Tome, I'll take the first part of your suggestion under advisement (in the notes file), it's actually something to consider although I don't use a Braille display at all. Thanks! Bill Gallik E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Nothing is more admirable than the fortitude with which

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Brainstorming Design for Computer Desk

2008-01-23 Thread Bill Gallik
Thanks Tom, some very sound points. Thank You, also! Bill Gallik E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Nothing is more admirable than the fortitude with which millionaires tolerate the disadvantages of their wealth. - Rex Stout

Re: saughtering was Re: [BlindHandyMan] I hate plumbing!

2008-01-17 Thread Bill Gallik
such as sweat soldering because I had a project in play at this time. I was told by an expert trainer that it wasn't possible. I should have known better! Now I do! Bill Gallik E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - There is nobody so irritating as somebody with less intelligence and more sense

Re: [BlindHandyMan] drill very small hole

2008-01-07 Thread Bill Gallik
ALL RIGHT! Here's your perfect excuse to get yourself a Dremel Tool or something akin to this handy little dandy! Bill Gallik E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - The purpose of life is to fight maturity. - Dick Werthimer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

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