[BlindHandyMan] refrigerator on it's way

2010-09-08 Thread Lenny McHugh
Well, they just picked up the unit. I inquired about why it must be running. They want to make sure that the compressor is running so they can easily extract the Freon. The unit will be totally dismantled and everything that can be salvaged will. They even strip the copper winding from the

[BlindHandyMan] old refrigerator

2010-09-07 Thread Lenny McHugh
Well, the old refrigerator that I am recycling through the ppl program almost totally let me down. They are picking it up tomorrow morning. There was a message on my answering machine that it must be plugged in and running. It was running when it was moved outside so I plugged it in tonight and

Re: [BlindHandyMan] old refrigerator

2010-09-07 Thread Lenny McHugh
I have no idea. Hope to be able to ask tomorrow. Most recycle places that I know of strip down the product and salvage everything that they can. It does not make sense why it must be in working order. -- From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press

Re: a very simple task? Sweeping your flors?Re: [BlindHandyMan] porch ligh

2010-09-04 Thread Lenny McHugh
I can not give you advice on sweeping however, it is most definitely on topic. you are seeking help on doing a task as a blind individual. moderator -- From: Blake Hardin blakehardin5...@gmail.com Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2010 7:37 AM To:

[BlindHandyMan] new ice box

2010-09-02 Thread Lenny McHugh
Well the new refrigerator is installed. It has some nice features but is not at all blind friendly. It has a touch pad display that shows the temp of both the freezer and refrigerator compartments. There are buttons to turn on power cool and the ice maker. I had no choice because it was the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] water filter and advice wanted

2010-09-02 Thread Lenny McHugh
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: Lenny McHugh lmch...@verizon.net mailto:lmchugh%40verizon.net mailto:lmchugh%40verizon.net

[BlindHandyMan] water filter

2010-09-01 Thread Lenny McHugh
I am thinking about installing a water filter. Although we are on municipal water it sometimes is not clear and often has a strong chlorine smell. The new refrigerator that will be delivered tomorrow has a water filter installed. I have been thinking about placing one in the basement under the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] changing settings

2010-08-31 Thread Lenny McHugh
They should work however I had some problems not too long ago. I sent the nomail command to a list and it did not work as you described. I then went into my groups and set all to no mail. When I wanted to set to normal yahoo had unsubcribed me from4 of the groups.

[BlindHandyMan] skunk spray

2010-08-30 Thread Lenny McHugh
What is the best way to clean up a skunk spray and can clothing be cleaned? I just got a call from my daughter her husband got sprayed this morning taking out the trash. The skunk was along side of his porch, this is in the middle of town. Anyway he changed his clothes but had to go to work

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Description of grill gloves

2010-08-30 Thread Lenny McHugh
kAREN PURCHASED THESE FROM THE BLIND MICE A FEW YEARS AGO. sHE PLUCKS CORN ON THE COB OUT OF THE BOILING WATER. -- From: RJ rjf...@verizon.net Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 4:05 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan]

Re: [BlindHandyMan] wow so installing lightswitch question?

2010-08-25 Thread Lenny McHugh
Dale, the next time you get one of those switches in your hand examine it carefully. There are small indentations near the hole where the wire is pushed in. With a small screwdriver push on these indentations and the wire should release. I did not get a chance to toy with it myself however,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] hammering a nail in?

2010-08-25 Thread Lenny McHugh
Jewel, It is most likely the reason that you bend the nails is the way in which you described holding the hammer. When I was a kid building something I always bent the nails and held the hammer in the same way that you described. My dad watching for a while came up and moved my hand to the end

[BlindHandyMan] ppl rebate program

2010-08-23 Thread Lenny McHugh
This helps a little. With the ppl rebate and recycle program, I will be receiving $85. They will send a $50 rebate for purchasing a energy star rated refrigerator. They also have a program where the basement refrigerator will be picked up and recycled. For this they will send a check for $35.

[BlindHandyMan] refrigerator on timer

2010-08-22 Thread Lenny McHugh
Next week when the new unit is delivered the old one will be relocated to the basement. Since this is a backup and holds cold drinks I thought about using a timer to help cut the electric costs. I thought about cutting the power from 10 at night to about 7 in the morning. Normally it is opened

Re: [BlindHandyMan] refrigerator on timer

2010-08-22 Thread Lenny McHugh
I was hoping to save a little wherever I could. Between my power tools ac units etc my electric bill is pretty high. Karen stores a lot of things that would not fit in the main unit. I already have several heavy duty timers. I use them for Christmas lights so sitting in the basement for about

[BlindHandyMan] new refrigerator

2010-08-21 Thread Lenny McHugh
Well after a week of internet searching and a few hours in stores trying to locate a unit that will fit nicely in my kitchen, we stumbled upon one late this afternoon. We stopped into a store H. L. Gray to see how a Frigidaire was constructed. This is one that the customer support woman

[BlindHandyMan] refrigerator issue solved

2010-08-20 Thread Lenny McHugh
Well we have the refrigerator issue solved. First for the switch I got an electrician in. Looking over the dilemma he is able to use the light switch boxes a junction box and extend the raceway down to the floor then run into the basement and up inside the wall between the dining room and

Re: [BlindHandyMan] more about batteries

2010-08-17 Thread Lenny McHugh
last? On Mon, 16 Aug 2010, Lenny McHugh wrote: Spiro, If you use NiCad's make sure that you completely discharge completely before recharging. They can develop a memory. So if you continually charge at at 50% they will develop a memory and will only last 50%. Now my question is about

[BlindHandyMan] more about batteries

2010-08-16 Thread Lenny McHugh
Spiro, If you use NiCad's make sure that you completely discharge completely before recharging. They can develop a memory. So if you continually charge at at 50% they will develop a memory and will only last 50%. Now my question is about hybrids. Has anyone used them and what is your opinion?

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Easy to Assemble! Takes only 20 minutes

2010-08-07 Thread Lenny McHugh
Some great memories of Christmas Eve. Still, there will never be a replacement for the old individual owned hardware/toy stores. When I was old enough to help assemble toys for my younger brothers and sisters there was one hardware store from which my parents purchased everything. There was

Re: [BlindHandyMan] convert vcr tapes

2010-08-07 Thread Lenny McHugh
. - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh lmch...@verizon.net To: bhm blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 07, 2010 2:20 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] convert vcr tapes My wife was cleaning out the one closet. She has a box full of old vcr tapes. I hate to lose some of them. I

Re: [BlindHandyMan] roof damage

2010-08-05 Thread Lenny McHugh
Alan, excellent advice. In my area all contractors require 50% down. -- From: Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 1:10 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] roof damage I would

[BlindHandyMan] pvc pipe

2010-08-05 Thread Lenny McHugh
Ok, I haven't done anything with magic in many years. Most of the illusions I use to use I can no longer perform. Looking through a magic catalog there was one illusion that I could use on limited occasions. I purchased it for a church picnic. Anyway the main part of this thing is two pieces of

Re: [BlindHandyMan] pvc pipe

2010-08-05 Thread Lenny McHugh
finger nail polish and put a dab on one side of the pipe. Let it dry and sand it down if the dot of polish is to heavy and to hard to pull apart. Use can use the PVC glue, but it is to hard to control. RJ - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh To: bhm Sent: Thursday, August 05

Re: [BlindHandyMan] mower issue

2010-08-03 Thread Lenny McHugh
I have several mechanic friends and they all recommend a product called Stay. Here is a short funny story. The one friend a small engine mechanic was on a shopping trip with his wife. He was sitting in the parking lot while his wife did the shopping. From his car he was watching a guy mow his

[BlindHandyMan] sensguard hearing protection

2010-08-02 Thread Lenny McHugh
A year or ago there was a discussion about the sensguard hearing protection device. I purchased two of them one for me and the other for my wife. We both really like them, she uses hers when running the orik canister vacuum cleaner. Anyway several months ago I was at a Woodcraft store and took

test Re: [BlindHandyMan] help with new talking multimeter

2010-07-31 Thread Lenny McHugh
this is a test of my new email program. Until now I could not reply to any group message. -- From: Bob Kennedy inthes...@att.net Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2010 6:03 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] help with new

Re: [BlindHandyMan] we have ice cubes

2010-07-20 Thread Lenny McHugh
That is good news but destroys your worm farm project. :-) - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone se...@mailsent.net To: Blind Handyman blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 10:14 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] we have ice cubes with no repairs done or anything

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cement block footings

2010-07-20 Thread Lenny McHugh
Are you replacing the 4x4s? If so they make a nice metal cleat that you screw to the bottom and it sits on the block. I used them on my back porch roof supports and have not had any problem in over 30 years. - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cement block footings

2010-07-20 Thread Lenny McHugh
]on Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 4:27 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cement block footings Are you replacing the 4x4s? If so they make a nice metal cleat that you screw to the bottom and it sits on the block. I used them on my back

Re: [BlindHandyMan] No ice cubes

2010-07-18 Thread Lenny McHugh
definitely do something else. They charged a friend $150 to hook up a new refrigerator that has water and ice. A bout a month later he discovered that they hooked it into the hot water line. The only way he found it was he went to get a drink while the dish washer was running. Anyway they

Re: [BlindHandyMan] hot water to frig

2010-07-18 Thread Lenny McHugh
@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2010 3:34 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] No ice cubes definitely do something else. They charged a friend $150 to hook up a new refrigerator that has water and ice

Re: [BlindHandyMan] hot water to frig

2010-07-18 Thread Lenny McHugh
...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2010 5:02 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] hot water to frig I believe that is true for making ice but when you expect a very cold drink, surprise, surprise, surprise - Original Message

[BlindHandyMan] Yes, Can hot water freeze faster than cold water?

2010-07-18 Thread Lenny McHugh
The link to the information is at the bottom: Written Nov, 1998 by Monwhea Jeng (Momo), Department of Physics, University of California Can hot water freeze faster than cold water? Yes -- a general explanation http://www.xs4all.nl/~johanw/PhysFAQ/General/hot_water.html

Re: [BlindHandyMan] box formula

2010-07-16 Thread Lenny McHugh
I do not remember all of the details however, David Marks on woodworks made one a few years ago. It was either 6 or 8 sided and tapered. He made it out of purple heart wood. It sounded like a neat project. --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Radial Arm Saw

2010-07-15 Thread Lenny McHugh
Last year Sears discontinued the molding cutter. I have one and only ever used one or two blades. It is a heavy piece of metal with three parts sticking out. You put one blade or cutter in each of the three fingers. When running it sounds like a 1965 muscle car with the air cleaner removed.The

[BlindHandyMan] removing cured tightbond 3 glue

2010-07-13 Thread Lenny McHugh
I do not know when I spilled some tight bond 3 glue on my miter gauge. Is there any easy way to remove it from the metal? I really do not want to try and grind it off. It must have been there for a few months so it is quite cured. --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] removing cured tightbond 3 glue

2010-07-13 Thread Lenny McHugh
I was hoping not to destroy the original finish. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press braill...@hawaii.rr.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 7:50 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] removing cured tightbond 3 glue Hi Lenny, Is it a lot? How

Re: [BlindHandyMan] removing cured tightbond 3 glue

2010-07-13 Thread Lenny McHugh
a cracked ferrule back together. - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh lmch...@verizon.net To: handyman-blind blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 6:57 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] removing cured tightbond 3 glue I do not know when I spilled some tight bond 3 glue on my

Re: [BlindHandyMan] removing cured tightbond 3 glue

2010-07-13 Thread Lenny McHugh
it and those temperatures should be tolerable though it might also loosen the paint. - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh lmch...@verizon.net To: handyman-blind blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 6:57 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] removing cured tightbond 3 glue I do

[BlindHandyMan] www.Titebond.com

2010-07-13 Thread Lenny McHugh
Well, here is all that you ever wanted to know about glue. From what I read I think that mechanical is probably the only way to remove. They give tips for tight bond and tight bond 2 nothing mentioned about 3. The heat may work. http://www.titebond.com/FaqTB.asp

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tin or galvanized

2010-07-12 Thread Lenny McHugh
And I always thought that you were a nonconformist! I would then use the rustoleum brand, probably the most popular. When the roofers used that paint it matched what was up there. Her neighbor purchased the Sherwin Williams brand for a diy project. That paint is a very bright red and really

[BlindHandyMan] Homemade Dehydrator - How to build your one of your own

2010-07-09 Thread Lenny McHugh
This site has some very interesting articles to read. Hopesome of this information is helpful. http://www.dehydratorbook.com/homemade-dehydrator.html --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Painting a tin roof.

2010-07-07 Thread Lenny McHugh
my daughter just had her roof painted. The roofers used wire brushes and sand paper. I do not know if they washed it or not. They did use two coats of rustolium roof paint. Their neighbor had a different contractor do similar work but used a paint from Sherwin Williams that is made by

[BlindHandyMan] municipal water

2010-07-06 Thread Lenny McHugh
I was pleased to learn that our municipal water authority implemented one of my suggestions. There were many times when a water line repair caused dirty and sometimes muddy water. When this happens they make a water boil advisory. Only one time did a neighbor think to call me in the morning to

Re: [BlindHandyMan] gorilla glue and metal

2010-07-06 Thread Lenny McHugh
What I use to use for glasses was clear fingernail polish.It held the screws in and broke fairly easy to remove. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press braill...@hawaii.rr.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 4:42 PM Subject: RE:

[BlindHandyMan] bissell cleaner

2010-07-05 Thread Lenny McHugh
It was a few months ago that I repaired the upholstery attachment with some suggestions from this list. I am sure glad that I did not purchase a new one. Today the pump in the shampooer failed The machine is over ten years old so am going to replace it. It really pays to search the internet.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Clamping system

2010-07-01 Thread Lenny McHugh
There are pipe clamps that use black iron pipe. You canuse any length pipe. - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: Blindhandyman blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2010 8:36 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Clamping system I am replacing

[BlindHandyMan] down spout

2010-07-01 Thread Lenny McHugh
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 bends to put the down spout next to a support post. At the bottom there are two more 90 degree

Re: [BlindHandyMan] down spout

2010-07-01 Thread Lenny McHugh
-- 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 bends to put the down spout next

Re: [BlindHandyMan] making a cat house

2010-06-29 Thread Lenny McHugh
: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Monday, June 28, 2010 4:56 PM To: handyman-blind Subject: [BlindHandyMan] making a cat house No jokes please! I have a friend who's cat is destroying some of their furniture. I first thought about

Re: [BlindHandyMan] making a cat house

2010-06-29 Thread Lenny McHugh
This is just for indoors. It will be designed for play and a place to hide. I also intended to add a scratching post. I think and hope that the fact that she can lay on top or hide inside and have several things to occupy her may help. When they are home there is no problem. But when they go

Re: [BlindHandyMan] making a cat house

2010-06-29 Thread Lenny McHugh
Sounds quite interesting, I just can not get a mental picture. Would you send me more detail? - Original Message - From: Blaine Deutscher b.m.deutsc...@sasktel.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 2:45 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] making a cat house

[BlindHandyMan] ironing board repair

2010-06-28 Thread Lenny McHugh
Yesterday we were out for a while and Karen went to look at a new ironing board. When I inquired about that purchase she told me that she is afraid to use hers because it is so unstable. I just looked at it. It has T-legs and the rivets are loose on both front and back legs. There is a little

Re: [BlindHandyMan] the name of the screws with the tool in the box

2010-06-28 Thread Lenny McHugh
Most likely a square drive screw. - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone se...@mailsent.net To: Blind Handyman blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 28, 2010 12:29 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] the name of the screws with the tool in the box well I want to go to Lowes to

[BlindHandyMan] ironing board repaired

2010-06-28 Thread Lenny McHugh
Well, it is repaired with 8 #6 sds screws. I had to have Karen help to center punch for me since I can no longer swing a hammer. She then asked if she could try to put the screws in. I showed her how and she had a little fun. To clean up the metal filings I again used my plastic bag and magnet

[BlindHandyMan] making a cat house

2010-06-28 Thread Lenny McHugh
No jokes please! I have a friend who's cat is destroying some of their furniture. I first thought about making a scratching post but the houseidea might be better. The cat could hide inside or sleep on the top. She could scratch the sides as much as she likes and play with a toy on the side. I

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Fw: [recycle-it] Fs: Mini Angle Grinder

2010-06-23 Thread Lenny McHugh
This is way off topic for this list. This is not a swap shop. moderator - Original Message - From: Carl carl...@googlemail.com To: wood work w...@yahoogroups.com; blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 8:48 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Fw: [recycle-it] Fs: Mini Angle

[BlindHandyMan] led protection lights

2010-06-23 Thread Lenny McHugh
I purchased two types of led lights for night walking. One is fastened to a dog's leash, collar or harness. This one has a constant on or blinking function. The other is an led glow stick. It can be set that the entire stick glows, half of it glows or it blinks. It also has a flashlight and

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Air Purification Systems

2010-06-22 Thread Lenny McHugh
After reading this information you may change your mind. A few years ago I called a manufacturer about a cleaner that can produce ozone. I mentioned that I have a guide dog. His response to turn the ozone generation off or purchase a different model. http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/ozonegen.html

[BlindHandyMan] 4 foot led lights

2010-06-19 Thread Lenny McHugh
Just the other day I was looking at the possibility of replacing the kitchen lights with leds. First they are quite expensive. When my son-in-law was here last evening he was telling me that at one of the nursing homes he was actually converting the lights. He had about 25 done when the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Rockwell JawHorse

2010-06-19 Thread Lenny McHugh
Yes, however I think it is time that we get this thread back on topic. I will soon have my pay docked moderator - Original Message - From: Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2010 8:13 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan]

[BlindHandyMan] Jawhorse, Folding Sawhorse, Clamping Workbench | Rockwell

2010-06-19 Thread Lenny McHugh
The Jawhorseâ„¢ is the only workstation you'll ever need! The strong and versatile Jawhorse replaces your workbenches, your sawhorses, your clamps, your bench vises and so much more. With the Jawhorse you get a second set of hands for all your projects. You'll save time, you'll work safer and

[BlindHandyMan] convert from t12

2010-06-18 Thread Lenny McHugh
Well, it is done. I had my son-in-law help. He is one of the maintenance managers for some nursing homes. He changed hundreds of them but non like this. The old ballast had 8 wires running to the light sockets. None of the colors matched. So together we came up that he could take the red wire

Re: [BlindHandyMan] convert from t12

2010-06-18 Thread Lenny McHugh
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: Lenny McHugh lmch...@verizon.net To: handyman-blind

[BlindHandyMan] T8 light hardware

2010-06-17 Thread Lenny McHugh
Well, we just came home from HD. They have one fantastic guy working there. He is a master electrician. I told him what I was looking for and he got them and picked up some yellow wire nuts. He told me that is the size I need if I do not have any at home. Picking out the lamps Karen has a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Nail gun options

2010-06-17 Thread Lenny McHugh
I would not purchase the staple/nail combo gun. It is ok if you are only going to use staples. I know of one situation where some paneling was put up with one. The driver is 1/4 inch wide. The next day in the bright light my cousin was horrified. There was 1/4 inch indentations all over the

[BlindHandyMan] convert fluorescent t12 to t8 bulbs

2010-06-16 Thread Lenny McHugh
One of my fluorescent lights in the kitchen is failing. One bulb will not light. Purchased new bulbs and the same results so must assume that the ballast is gone. About a year or so I saw some T8 electronic ballasts, I think at Home Depot. Rather than taking down the old fixture can I replace

[BlindHandyMan] LED T8 4 Foot : Heroledstore.com

2010-06-16 Thread Lenny McHugh
Well, these are interesting. A little expensive but wonder if it is worth it. I did not see the life I guess it would approach $300 for the two kitchen lights. Has anyone used them?expectancy.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] convert fluorescent t12 to t8 bulbs

2010-06-16 Thread Lenny McHugh
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: Lenny McHugh lmch...@verizon.net To: handyman-blind blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, June 16

[BlindHandyMan] Holmes HAWF2043 window fan

2010-06-14 Thread Lenny McHugh
We just purchased this dual window fan. Although it is electronic thermostatically controlled, it is extremely blind friendly. First the two motors are rain safe. There are three buttons one at the top and two at the bottom. The bottom two are slide switches that change each fan for exhaust or

Re: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven

2010-06-11 Thread Lenny McHugh
Thanks, I did order it not sure how/if it will work. My problem was that I could not find one talking or not that would go up to 550 degrees. There are a few for about $100, it would be cheaper to get the service guy to do it for about $50. Even if I can get it closer it would be much better.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven

2010-06-11 Thread Lenny McHugh
so check back regularly! The albums in Technics format formerly on my website are still available upon request. - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh lmch...@verizon.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, June 11, 2010 9:40 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan

[BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven

2010-06-10 Thread Lenny McHugh
Karen knows that our oven is off by at least 25 degrees. In order to calibrate the oven, I need an accurate digital thermometer that will go up to 550 degrees. The instructions are to set the temp to 550 and when that temp is reached hold the bake button in. To set it I need a way to check the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven

2010-06-10 Thread Lenny McHugh
Yes, Karen always does that. Actually I think she lets it sit for about 20 minutes before she uses it to make sure that it is the right temp. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press braill...@hawaii.rr.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010

Re: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven

2010-06-10 Thread Lenny McHugh
We have one of those but it only goes up to 200 degrees since meat is done at 180. This one is a single unit and goes up to 575. I need 550 to get into the calibration section. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press braill...@hawaii.rr.com To:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven

2010-06-10 Thread Lenny McHugh
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: Lenny McHugh lmch...@verizon.net To: handyman-blind blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 1

[BlindHandyMan] Maytag dishwasher

2010-06-08 Thread Lenny McHugh
Well, I did make the wrong decision. It was repaired today. While the guy was here he pointed out that something was wrong with the handle. He took the door apart and as he thought the top panel mounting pins were broke, Not all but two of the four. If we do not get it fixed a few more parts

[BlindHandyMan] How to Remove Water Ring Stains on Fine Wood Furniture eHow.com.htm

2010-06-05 Thread Lenny McHugh
How to Remove Water Ring Stains on Fine Wood Furniture | eHow.comHas anyone used this procedure? The other night I had a stemmed glass with ice and some white wine. The glass was sweating and left a ring on one of the tables. Karen was going to purchase a guardsman water ring removal system and

[BlindHandyMan] Maytag dish washer

2010-06-04 Thread Lenny McHugh
Well, we have one of these beasts. I think I am going to change the decision that Karen made. I did not talk to her first. She set up an appointment to have it fixed on Tuesday. I am leaning to purchasing a new one. This one is three years old and already had a motor replaced. There are very

[BlindHandyMan] Maytag, some people

2010-06-04 Thread Lenny McHugh
Karen told me that when she spoke to the woman at the call center she told her that she also has one of these models. The strange part is that the woman has had it for over a year and every time she used it she could smell something burning. For me the first whiff of something burning Maytag

[BlindHandyMan] bag on shop vac hose

2010-05-29 Thread Lenny McHugh
It worked as I expected. When I took it off Karen went yuck the bag at the end and a little up the outside was covered with black grease. Last year I was not a happy camper. I did not realize that I had this black gunk on the hose. I used the vac in the basement then picked up a piece of white

[BlindHandyMan] kitchen flooring

2010-05-29 Thread Lenny McHugh
Before we put down the laminate floor, I tried to locate the hardwood pine. I saw it on this old house. They take fairly thick pine planks and soak them in hot water and with a press compress down to 3/4 inch thick. It has the beauty of pine and the hardness of oak. --- Please visit my home

Re: [BlindHandyMan] New Treadmill!

2010-05-29 Thread Lenny McHugh
Depend on the store from which you are purchasing, they may have a setup option in delivery. With the setup option they will put it where you like and do any assembly. When I had mine delivered many years ago it was put in the room, unpacked and set up. They even took the packing material away.

[BlindHandyMan] Hoover Recalls Upright Vacuum Cleaners Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

2010-05-28 Thread Lenny McHugh
Hoover Recalls Upright Vacuum Cleaners Due to Fire and Shock Hazards U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 27, 2010 Release #10-248 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 891-2054 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

[BlindHandyMan] cleaning grill

2010-05-28 Thread Lenny McHugh
Tomorrow, I will have the pleasure of cleaning up the gas grill. Oh, how I hate that. I just came up with an idea that I will do tomorrow. Whenever I try to vacuum the junk out of the bottom the shop vac hose really gets a mess. Then if you touch it you get black that is easily transferred. My

[BlindHandyMan] learning computer

2010-05-27 Thread Lenny McHugh
Today I had a visit from my old pastor and his friend. His friend is 83 and his lights went out due to macular degeneration. He is a retired chemist, so no real dummy. He had a portable cctv and tried to read my monitor with it which was out of the question. He liked jaws but does not know how

Re: [BlindHandyMan] sorry if this is off topic. it's regarding my computer

2010-05-25 Thread Lenny McHugh
Unfortunately, this list is not designed for software related questions. I am sure you will find all of the information that you need on the blind computing list. Send a blank email to the following address in order to join the blind computing list: blind-computing-j...@jaws-users.com Moderator

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Putting in a basement floor

2010-05-25 Thread Lenny McHugh
For the next wishing well planter that I make I plan to use baked lumber. Baked lumber is heated to I think about 400 degrees. This destroys all of the sugar in the wood making it insect proof and rot resistant Here is some more information from Baley wood products the saw mill from which I

[BlindHandyMan] Square Root Calculator

2010-05-16 Thread Lenny McHugh
Bill, this site is very jaws friendly. Enter your number and enter the calculate button. Nothing is read back but the results are on the next line or so. http://www.math.com/students/calculators/source/square-root.htm --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and

Re: [BlindHandyMan] How do I grab the archives

2010-05-13 Thread Lenny McHugh
you must have a yahoo account. Then go to yahoo groups and you will be presented with a list of all of your groups. When you select bhm messages there is a search option. I do not know of any way to request via email. - Original Message - From: Matt mattmull...@suddenlink.net To:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Re: list archives

2010-05-13 Thread Lenny McHugh
I get an error with that link: Not Found The requested URL /jaws/handyman/ was not found on this server. Additionally, a 404 Not Found error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request. - Original Message - From: Tom Fowle fo...@ski.org To: blindHandyMan

Re: [BlindHandyMan] messages appearing twice?

2010-05-13 Thread Lenny McHugh
Tom, yahoo is sometimes a little flaky. Occasionally I receive messages out of order and sometimes I never get some. Occasionally I receive a reply for a message that I did not receive. - Original Message - From: Tom Fowle fo...@ski.org To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] computer won't start

2010-05-12 Thread Lenny McHugh
and run disk check on your hard drive. - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh lmch...@verizon.net To: handyman-blind blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 4:12 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] computer won't start Ok, this is the second day that my computer would not start

[BlindHandyMan] computer won't start

2010-05-11 Thread Lenny McHugh
Ok, this is the second day that my computer would not start. It just sat on a windows starting screen. A reset did not help. When a forced power shut down and turning back on. A message warning that windows did not previously start because of a hardware problem. It wanted me to select a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] computer won't start

2010-05-11 Thread Lenny McHugh
Problem points to weakening mother board or hard drive. If you can get it to once again boot, I would suggest that you defrag and run disk check on your hard drive. - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh lmch...@verizon.net To: handyman-blind blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, May

Re: [BlindHandyMan] using an air nailer and an air compressor

2010-05-07 Thread Lenny McHugh
A friend at a local garage brazed a special fitting for me. It is a 1/4 inch mail npt quick disconnect with a brass truck tire valve stem. By inserting this into my compressor I can set the air pressure with a talking tire gauge. - Original Message - From: Blaine Deutscher

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Freakin termites.

2010-05-05 Thread Lenny McHugh
needs subject line change moderator - Original Message - From: Brice Mijares bricemija...@att.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 8:57 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Freakin termites. You are correct. You can't use a cutting torch to make a clean cut on

Re: [BlindHandyMan] linking wii to internet

2010-05-02 Thread Lenny McHugh
I have a verizon wireless router in my home. I have my old desktop hard wired. Karen has a macbook computer that she uses wireless. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press braill...@hawaii.rr.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2010 8:36 AM

Re: [BlindHandyMan] linking Apple computer to internet

2010-05-02 Thread Lenny McHugh
subject line changed by moderator - Original Message - From: Scott Howell s.how...@verizon.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2010 11:10 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] linking wii to internet Betsy, No, a Mac can connect to the router and in fact before I

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