You know? I've put these fences up quite a few times. I see I'm completely
ignorant when it comes to names of parts.
From the link to Lowes, it looks like there are different posts available
depending on the topography of the property. Had to sneak in that 50 cent
word so I didn't feel
You still need the posts to be installed to the same depth as the other posts.
So if you have fur feet showing on level ground, that's what you want on the
incline. The posts on the incline have to remain plumb, or level up and down.
That can be a challenge if you refer to the ground. Using
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- Original Message -
From: Bob Kennedy inthes...@att.net
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, September 05
the heat!
If you were back near Buffalo Bob you might be doing a good auto
polish on your snow blower. Lee
On Mon, Sep 06, 2010 at 08:55:54AM
-0400, Bob Kennedy wrote:
Ah the bad old days of living outside of Buffalo for too long...
- Original Message -
From: Alan Terrie Robbins
I hesitate to sound like I'm complaining as it is only in the 50s here in the
sunny and hot South.
- Original Message -
From: Dale Leavens
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2010 9:33 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Who turned off the heat!
It's 44F here
This won't go over well with the wife, but you are right. The fixture itself
is what makes it different. There are seals to keep the water out of the
outlet. You can run any bulb that fits the threads in the outlet.
This is within reason. Don't plug in a 500 watt halogen bulb, or
And good stuff if you buy from them. I've used it for years and can't
complain. And that's saying something for me.
- Original Message -
From: Michael baldwin
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 11:22 AM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] show room shine
Look at the top and see if there aren't a couple screws up there. I've seen
them where the sides stay in place and you reach down through the top to change
the bulb.
- Original Message -
From: Brice Mijares
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 1:27 PM
Depends on how soft the ground is there. if you go deep enough with the post
you shouldn't have to use concrete. But saying that, concrete would be a good
way to make sure nothing can go wrong.
- Original Message -
From: Kevin Doucet
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent:
-
From: Bob Kennedy inthes...@att.net mailto:intheshop%40att.net
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 1:38 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Belt driven bicycles
The chains on motorcycles are made of Kevlar which is also
That is a fairly easy job to do. You need to call the utility companies in
your area and ask about checking for wires of all sorts, water and gas lines.
It's a free service unless you wreck one of the lines.
Years ago I was putting up some chain link fencing and was trying to drive in
the
This is off the Lowes website. I probably did a lousy job of describing it
earlier, so here is what it says.
24in Steel Post Driver with Handles
Item #: 92079 | Model #: 070653
$25.97
24in Steel Post Driver with Handles
a.. Galvanized steel
b.. 24 in length
c.. Used for
The chains on motorcycles are made of Kevlar which is also what they make
bullet proof vests from.
- Original Message -
From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
To: blindhandyman-yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 3:15 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Belt driven bicycles
Try some kerosene
- Original Message -
From: Ron Yearns
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, August 28, 2010 6:58 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] whetstone
OK I am a bad boy and have been useing a whetstone without oil or water. I
have soaked it in hot
I don't know if there is an exact standard for when to use tape and when it's
too large an opening for tape alone.
I don't like to go much more than two inches with tape alone. Once a hole is
larger than that, I will use another piece of drywall to fill the hole first.
In order to use
If water is running out of the spout at the bottom as well as the shower head,
I'd pay attention to the diverter valve.
You'll either have a stem you have to lift, or a handle to turn in order to
send water to the shower head. If it's leaking at the spout to fill the tub,
all of the water
blakehardin5...@gmail.com wrote:
On 8/26/10, Bob Kennedy inthes...@att.net wrote:
If water is running out of the spout at the bottom as well as the shower
head, I'd pay attention to the diverter valve.
You'll either have a stem you have to lift, or a handle to turn in order
to
send water
If weeds are all you want to get rid of, it might be easier to pick up a roll
of landscape fabric. This will let water pass through, but not light. It will
smother weeds .
You can use the Quikrete but the weeds will have to be removed first.
- Original Message -
From: Kevin
Unless it's real short, I use a clothes pin to get one started.
Over many years I've gotten pretty good at hitting nails. My thumb nail for
example.
- Original Message -
From: Jewel
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 9:35 PM
Subject: Re:
My daughter just called with the same problem. I'll just paste in the info I
sent her.
Regular Ants
Note that different types of ants have different food preferences, so what
works for one type may not work for another. You may have to try a few
different things to see what gives you the
Smells like rubbing alcohol doesn't it? That's because it is for the most part.
- Original Message -
From: Edward Przybylek
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 10:37 AM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] mower issue
Hi David,
I've always
They usually don't pour a pad when they install a new unit. Most units come
with a pad as a part of shipping, or the contractor brings one with him.
I've had to replace pads before, and didn't want to disconnect the lines to
the house. To do this, you have to rig up a temporary support for
appreciated.
On Aug 2, 2010, at 5:33 AM, Bob Kennedy wrote:
They usually don't pour a pad when they install a new unit. Most units
come
with a pad as a part of shipping, or the contractor brings one with him.
I've had to replace pads before, and didn't want to disconnect the lines
to
the house
I'm of the all or nothing belief. If it goes, you have to fill in the floor in
two places. If only part comes out, you may have to replace more than a couple
places of the floor.
I'd be real nervous about taking part of it out. You could probably do the
demolition and enjoy it. just
Gonna need a few more details for this one.
Next time you run it, instead of priming it when it stops, take the gas cap off
and put it back on. It's a simple thing, but they can get plugged and create a
vacuum.
After that, what is different? Did you start buying gas at a different place?
You're looking for something very pricey as in hundreds to measure a chain that
can be replaced for under $20.
But if you want to look into it, try captek.net
- Original Message -
From: Donnie Harris
To: Blindhandyman@YahooGroups.com
Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2010 12:00 AM
and performances played on
the Yamaha Tyros keyboard. I often add files so check back regularly!
The albums in Technics format formerly on my website are still
available upon request.
- Original Message -
From: Bob Kennedy inthes...@att.net
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday
Here ya go.
The batteries were in mine when I got it. To replace them, there is a Phillips
head screw in a small recess on the back. Just a warning, the cover is very
happy in place and it doesn't like opening up... But the batteries are under
that cover.
For orientation, lay the meter
Buntemeyer
- Original Message -
From: Bob Kennedy
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2010 5:03 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] help with new talking multimeter
Here ya go.
The batteries were in mine when I got it. To replace them, there is a
Phillips
: Saturday, July 31, 2010 3:47 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] help with new talking multimeter
Everything is positioned as you say. A lot of the time, I just press the
button on the unit. Is it possible the cable is bad?
Loren
- Original Message -
From: Bob Kennedy
It will eat up $40... Unless they are on sale it runs $39.95 or 99. Well
worth the price though.
- Original Message -
From: David Engebretson Jr.
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, July 30, 2010 2:45 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] help with new talking
/
There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on
the Yamaha Tyros keyboard. I often add files so check back regularly!
The albums in Technics format formerly on my website are still
available upon request.
- Original Message -
From: Bob Kennedy inthes
Of Bob Kennedy
Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2010 5:39 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] FW: How much is a finger worth?
A jury is supposed to be made up of 12 of your piers. So there should have
been 12 woodworkers on the jury and they'd have finished the case
Mike,
Yours is definitely a special case and through no fault of your own.
I don't have a problem with you being able to collect any amount. It would be
different if you had done something stupid. But if I remember right from our
talking, you developed problems before ever leaving the
This is truly a disgusting reflection on the legal system.
To reward some idiot for disabling any safety features that were available is
crazy.
I've researched this case for an article I am helping write for another list
I'm on. For those that don't know the details, here are the important
are also correct, even if the saw had all of the available safety
equipment on it the moron would probably have disabled it as well. How the
Dickens did that goof win the case?
Cy, The anasazi
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Bob
I don't know the measurements, but I've gotten some at Lowes. They are
concrete, More pyramid than cube shaped, and there is a place for a 4 by 4 to
drop in. No holes for securing, but the weight should keep it stable.
- Original Message -
From: Alan Terrie Robbins
To:
This was a problem on several models when they changed the filter.
First question. Do you get cold water through the dispenser?
Some guys would change the filter and not purge the line which can cause an air
bubble.
If the cold water runs through the door, then check to make sure there
The first thing that comes to mind here is the temp in the fridge side. Many
models had a door or vent that opened and closed between the two sides. This
door would close too far when the fridge side was turned all the way up,
directing most of the cold air to the fridge and not allowing
A single edge raiser blade should peal it off fairly easily.
Beyond that, try some acetone on a rag. Be careful though, this is very
rough on plastic.
When I used to build and repair golf clubs, acetone would actually melt a
cracked ferrule back together.
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From:
There are a couple ways. Try putting a putty knife between the top and the
front. You'll have to slide from the outside edge toward the center. There
should be a clip on each side. When you run into it, push in on the clip and
lift. Don't tug because it may not be the clip and you don't
If you are worried about working with two part epoxies, it isn't hard. All big
box stores carry the two part epoxy in a syringe style package.
There are two tubes molded next to each other. As you push the plunger, it
pushes out the right amount from each side. You will need to stir the
The grease has been specially trained to stay off the rollers before it ever
goes in the tube...
It will get on the rollers as well. The thing that makes the belt turn is the
tension on the roller at the open end, or the end away from the console. That
roller is usually chain driven and
The grease is to help it slide on the walking board. It won't cause it to slip
on the rollers unless they are not tight enough.- Original Message -
From: jim
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2010 5:22 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] tread mill greese
When I started building decks, I was told to use a 16 penny nail as a spacer
between planks. That was a uniform size and as the planks dried out, it didn't
leave too much of a gap.
I took the nails and drove them through pieces of scrap wood so I didn't have
to hold them while I was trying
Is this your site Jeff?
- Original Message -
From: Geoff Eden
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 9:23 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Home Repair, Home Mechanics, Car Repair, and
Carpentry | VisionAWARE
I think you're talking about a Torx, they may call it a star driver.
A hex head can be either a machine or sheet metal type screw which will look
like a bolt, or an Allen head which has the hex on the inside of the circle.
You can also look for what is called a Robertson which is the square
If you're going to be throwing away the current deck boards, then you have a
few options to get the screws out. None of which are going to be easy though.
First thing I'd try is take a slightly larger drill bit to the heads. They are
pretty thin so you should be able to take the heads off
website are still
available upon request.
- Original Message -
From: Bob Kennedy mailto:intheshop%40att.netinthes...@att.net
To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 6:28 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Rockwell JawHorse
: [BlindHandyMan] Rockwell JawHorse
Never saw a work mate.
earlier, Bob Kennedy, wrote:
It's like a 3 legged Work Mate if you remember those.
- Original Message -
From: john schwery
To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, June
First thing that comes to mind when I hear:
You'll save time, you'll work
safer and you'll save yourself from hassle!
Is I could get divorced and do the same thing...
- Original Message -
From: Lenny McHugh lmch...@verizon.net
To: handyman-blind blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent:
I'm heading to Woodcraft in a minute. Maybe they have one I can look at.
- Original Message -
From: Dan Rossi
To: Blind Handyman List
Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 10:36 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Rockwell JawHorse
Does anyone have the JawHorse? It sounds pretty
Had me going to until I remembered it has 3 legs. Even on my worst dates I
never dated anyone with 3 legs...
- Original Message -
From: Dale Leavens
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 7:24 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Rockwell JawHorse
I don't know about Ryobi and their battery nailers, or if they make one.
For the air powered choices, subscribe to tooliday.com
They have deals every day that will be emailed to you, or you can just visit
the site.
It seems there is always some kind of nail gun or compressor as a special.
I've got the 18 volt finish nailer but it is pricey.
I'm still pondering over the 16 gauge model.
- Original Message -
From: Dan Rossi
To: Blindhandyman
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 2:32 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Nail gun options
Al,
My brother-in-law
, June 17, 2010 7:20 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Nail gun options
Bob,
Mind sharing what pricey is?
Al
-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Bob Kennedy
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 6:58 PM
]on Behalf Of Bob Kennedy
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 7:27 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Nail gun options
New it's close to $400 unless you already have the Dewalt batteries. If
you have batteries from other Dewalt tools you can search for the bear
Jaws key + J
Hit enter on Options
Arrow down to Voices and hit enter
Hit enter on Voice adjustment
Then under select a voice profile, choose Eloquence by arrowing to it but don't
hit enter at this point.
Tab to adjust all contexts
You want that over the individual voice adjustment.
Tab
You won't get the bit in place with an O ring on the shaft. I think what they
may have been saying is what I've done for as long as I had a router.
The ideal setting for a bit is about a sixteenth from seating all the way in.
I took a half inch OD O ring and dropped it in the collet and
]
On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy
Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2010 14:53
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tacumseh engine carbeurator question
Oh boy! The Fairbanks Morris magneto! What a blast they could give you.
I became authorized service for each of the companies you
was to the right or left
of
the plug, and almost invariably grabbed the spark plug and got a good
zap.
-Original Message-
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy
Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2010 14:53
for this, I'll go in search of spare parts.
Dale Leavens.
- Original Message -
From: Bob Kennedy
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, June 11, 2010 10:11 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tacumseh engine carbeurator question
It's called a needle. It closes fuel off
regularly!
The albums in Technics format formerly on my website are still
available upon request.
- Original Message -
From: Bob Kennedy inthes...@att.net
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2010 3:51 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tacumseh engine
Oh boy! The Fairbanks Morris magneto! What a blast they could give you.
I became authorized service for each of the companies you mentioned in 76.
The Kohlers were so quiet because everything they made back then was cast iron.
They are related to the same people that make the bath tubs and
It's called a needle. It closes fuel off by the float pushing it into a seat.
Thus the name I'm sure you've heard together, needle and seat. You'll have to
buy them as a pair.
The spring can drive you crazy. But before that happens, know it will work
well without the hassle of the spring
Love stories like this. It's amazing how many repair terrorists are out
there.
- Original Message -
From: Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 5:45 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Maytag dishwasher
Several years
You can Google those and find them online. There are several metal suppliers I
deal with for a variety of different wants.
One tip I can share. Watch for places that don't have a minimum order. That
will save you a bunch.
- Original Message -
From: Howard Traxler
To:
Never heard that one before.
It depends on the color of the ring. The lighter colored rings can often be
removed by putting a towel or piece of thicker material over the ring and
running over the area with a clothes iron. The iron should be on a fairly low
setting and has to be moved back and
I would bet they are the older clay drain lines. It isn't unusual for roots to
break through the pipes, and eventually they will need replacing. I've heard
all kinds of home remedies if you will for keeping drain lines open but can't
vouch for any of them.
- Original Message -
I'm hoping they aren't talking about the incoming line. That is under a good
bit of pressure and you'll have a sink hole from hell in your yard...
- Original Message -
From: Dan Rossi
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 8:31 PM
Subject: RE:
It shouldn't be that hard to take out of the track. What I don't know is how
hard it will be to flip it around.
Things to think about would be is the lock going to end up on the outside? The
handles could be backward.
What it sounds like is the doors may be backwards and the sliding door
I know a lot of people like the cooktop stoves, smooth top as you call it,
but I don't care for them.
Before you ever buy one, check the price of replacements. When I dispatched
for Sears, they sold anywhere from $450 to over $1000. That is just the top,
not the oven too. Why do you need
That's what I mean. It's cheaper to buy a whole new unit in many cases.
- Original Message -
From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 8:25 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] stove top terminal block
Wow, I must
Home Depot sells the Shark Bights. I have not had a problem with them yet. I
just replaced the shower mixer and faucet Saturday. The closest shut off was
under the house, and the shower was on the 2nd floor.
As I was rushed for time, I didn't want to solder 2 new shut offs in a very
Well you can pretend the stairway is an open plane door and you can ... um what
would you call diving into a basement. Not sky diving of course but you know
how to break the fall...
- Original Message -
From: Dan Rossi
To: Blind Handyman List
Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2010 10:20
My first choice would be to check the fuses.
I'm a start at the end and work backwards kind of guy. So I would get a
voltage tester, I made mine buzz instead of light up. If you can't see the
wiper motor, you'll probably have to pull some of the cowl out of the way. I
don't know all of
The only thing I can think of that may have made it work would have been to
apply a seal coat of clear shellac over the stain and then cover with the poly.
A lot of extra work just to combine the two.
But that is live and learn. At least you were able to come to a workable
conclusion.
Does the area stay dry? You can always put in a wooden floor, I'd use treated
lumber for the frame work, and a layer of half inch plywood. Then you can put
any surface on top of the ply you want.
- Original Message -
From: Tom Vos
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent:
I've seen the Fein multimaster demonstrated before and this is supposed to be
similar. The patent ran out on the Fein tool and now everyone is selling
something similar.
Both Bosch and Dremel sell a version as well for about the same price. While
Fein is still around $400.
I just
That is a good routine for compressor maintenance. I don't drain it every time
I use it, but that is sure better than never doing it.
Leaving the condensation in the compressor will let the level of water rise
until it begins to mix with the compressed air and eventually the tools will
in the line about 2meters after the Gage to try and
lower the amount of moisture getting to the tools.
do you leave the valve open after draining the tank, or do you re
tighten it after the tank has drained?
Max.
On 10/05/2010 18:52, Bob Kennedy wrote:
That is a good routine
I have one for roofing, one for framing, 2 palm nailers and a brad and stapler.
The pressure range for most is between 70 and 120 so you have a lot of range
to play in. Basically you can have a sighted friend set your output on the
compressor one time and it should stay there.
Some people
You might be able to use trailer tie downs to keep it from blowing over. That
would help no matter which kind you decide on.
A trailer tie down looks like a spring. It's steel twisted into a coil and you
use a motor to twist it into the ground. I say a motor because they are 4 or 5
feet
Sure sounds like a wife. hahaha
- Original Message -
From: RJ
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, May 03, 2010 3:08 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Wife isn't happy
Is this a woman's view.
Wondering minds want to know.
smiling,
RJ
- Original
The voltage should be 12 volts DC. I don't know which terminals are live or
ground though. You can tape over the bear wires to the point you only have a
bit more than the hook at the ends. Then have someone work the door bell, or
tape a couple coins to the button to keep it live. Then you
I don't remember reading that, but often resemble it...
- Original Message -
From: Terry Klarich
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2010 1:11 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Wife isn't happy
On Fri, 30 Apr 2010 20:32:47 -0400you write:
Today,
Guess you know if the wife ain't happy, ain't nobody gonna be happy...
- Original Message -
From: RJ rjf...@verizon.net
To: handyman blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 8:32 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Wife isn't happy
Today, after months of my wife saying the
You need to remove the valve stem to do any kind of breaking down of the tire.
To get the rim out of a tire, you have to break the bead around the rim.
Usually a machine is used to apply a lot of pressure on the side of the tire
while turning it under a roller.
You can do this without a
And they are actually pretty easy to pick. I have a couple of them and when I
forgot the combination it took me about 3 minutes to open it.
- Original Message -
From: Dan Rossi
To: handyman-blind
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 8:06 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] button
] button padlocks
Bob, when I did a search for it there were more sites showing how to pick
it.
- Original Message -
From: Bob Kennedy inthes...@att.net
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 9:10 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] button
I'm afraid a few too many loud engines, firearms and power tools for me to be
able to hear like that now.
- Original Message -
From: Dan Rossi
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 9:22 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] button padlocks
I
Wow you must buy the really good wax. I give about $5 at Lowes.
- Original Message -
From: TJ McElroy
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 6:22 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Toilet Mounting
Hello,
I just helped to put a new floor in
Ah yes my grass hopper, the force is now with you. Or you replaced the
batteries.
- Original Message -
From: Lee A. Stone
To: Blind Handyman
Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 1:26 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] television remote control
Hi, I have a small television
That's why I have a wife...
Did I write that out loud?
- Original Message -
From: Dan Rossi
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 7:55 AM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] handywoman question- needle threaders
I just staple everything. Much
We have to talk about that one... The neighbors have been entertained watching
me untangle extension cords.
- Original Message -
From: Dan Rossi
To: handyman-blind
Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 7:56 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] 14 gauge vs 12 gauge extension cord
I used to work with something called fuseable links. They were lengths of wire
that were soldered in line along a circuit. They were designed to melt at a
specific range to make sure whatever was at the end of the circuit didn't fry.
Don't know if that's what they mean or not.
-
A stupid question maybe. Are you using oil based poly? If you have water
based poly, the mineral spirits won't mix because there is some oil in the
spirits.
Probably not the problem, just the first thing that comes to mind.
- Original Message -
From: Tom Vos
To:
If you are just making a round hole, go as deep as you want.
If you are making a mortise type cut that means you have to move the wood over
the bit, you can make the end cuts as deep as they need to end up. Then come
back and cut no more than an eighth, of an inch, 5 millimeters over there.
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- Original Message -
From: Bob Kennedy
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 4:42 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] chain saw
When I was clearing fallen trees after hurricane Hugo, a copperhead had
climbed up
When I was clearing fallen trees after hurricane Hugo, a copperhead had climbed
up on one of the big logs.
Being scared of snakes, I didn't want him running off and showing up later.
My son had told me where he was and I held the saw near him. When I revved up
the engine, and the chain
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