Re: [BlindHandyMan] Reliable Compass

2010-09-07 Thread NLG
I have used a talking compass, a braille compass, as well as a Trekker/maestro. The talking compass was accurate as long as the battery was charged and the temperature outside was relatively warm. The braille compass I liked better because no matter what the temperature was outside, it was

Re: [BlindHandyMan] show room shine

2010-09-03 Thread NLG
I use Astro Shield. - Original Message - From: Carl To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 9:53 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] show room shine when washing the truk any tips on getting that show room shine? i'm in the north east of the UK

Re: [BlindHandyMan] skunk spray

2010-08-30 Thread NLG
A few years ago I read in the Outdoor Life magazine that mixing a feminine douche double strength will take care of the skunk odor. Can't prove it by me...I stay away from such cridders! - Original Message - From: RJ To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August

Re: [BlindHandyMan] skunk spray

2010-08-30 Thread NLG
On Mon, 30 Aug 2010, NLG wrote: A few years ago I read in the Outdoor Life magazine that mixing a feminine douche double strength will take care of the skunk odor. Can't prove it by me...I stay away from such cridders! Which critters, skunks or feminine hygiene products

Re: [BlindHandyMan] PEX?

2010-08-20 Thread NLG
the water. Michael _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of NLG Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2010 8:19 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] PEX? I have never worked with PEX before. Under the impression

Re: [BlindHandyMan] PEX?

2010-08-20 Thread NLG
: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of NLG Sent: Friday, August 20, 2010 10:02 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] PEX? No, I have copper connected directly into the water heater/tank and no, I am not returning

Re: [BlindHandyMan] PEX?

2010-08-20 Thread NLG
. This is of course in the direction of the coiled tubing. The radius against the coiled direction is considerably more. All of the references I saw which mentioned temperature seem to agree on 180 degrees F. Dale leavens. - Original Message - From: NLG To: blindhandyman

[BlindHandyMan] PEX?

2010-08-19 Thread NLG
I have never worked with PEX before. Under the impression that PEX was flexable, I thought I had an application here where PEX would be ideal. Last year I added a hot water coil to my wood/coal furnace to heat my domestic hot water. This setup consisted of a stainless steel loup,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] PEX?

2010-08-19 Thread NLG
when/if you need it. With a hundred feet though you should be able to replace it when that occasion arises. - Original Message - From: NLG To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2010 9:18 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] PEX? I have never worked with PEX

Re: [BlindHandyMan] minor freezer problem

2010-07-15 Thread NLG
On mine, the drain is on the right side. Check to make sure the drain is not obstructed. If it is not, check the setting of the temperature inside the freezer. It could be that the setting is to low. Or it could also be that the defrost element is not working. Hope this gives you some

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tacumseh engine carbeurator question

2010-06-11 Thread NLG
That part is called a needle valve. Hope this helps. - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, June 11, 2010 9:43 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Tacumseh engine carbeurator question Good evening, I have a wood chipper and

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Ambutek graphite canes?

2010-03-22 Thread NLG
I have a graphite Ambutech folding white cane and it appears to have aluminum where the parts of the cane fit together. This aluminum doesn't run the full length of the cane. If it did the cane would be heavier and mine weighs a lot less than an all aluminum ambutech folding cane. The only

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Gas Stove Question?

2010-02-06 Thread NLG
Could be that your son noticed the difference because the front burner is a different size than the back burner. You can varify this by feeling the caps that sit on top of the burner. The higher BTU burner has a larger diameter cap(usually made of castiron) . - Original Message -

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Why does my Propane heater burn so dirty?

2010-02-02 Thread NLG
Did you buy this heater new? Has it been burning dirty since new? If so, I too think you should check the orifice. Could be that the orifice installed is for natural gas which is largerthan that used for propane. If so, this could cause the soot and smell you describe. - Original

Re: [BlindHandyMan] bluebird house question

2010-01-28 Thread NLG
Lenny, If you have a saw mill over there in Pottsville, see if you can get some slabs. A hell of a lot cheaper than plywood and should be rough enough on the non bark side. - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh lmch...@verizon.net To: handyman-blind blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com

Re: [BlindHandyMan] microwave oven with real push buttons

2010-01-05 Thread NLG
Hi Lenny, For those who may be interested in a talking microwave, blind mice mart has the following on sale. 20 in 10! New Year Special Free Shipping and Save an additional 10% off the Mice Price On the Magic Chef 1.0 Cubic Foot Talking Microwave! Enter the Coupon Code mo2010 at check out to

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Condensation on Storm Door?

2009-11-27 Thread NLG
Your condensation on your front storm door is most likely caused by warm air inside your home leaking around your inner door, coming in contact with the colder storm door and forming the condensation Check your inner door's seals to make sure they are forming a tight seal when the door is

Re: [BlindHandyMan] electric motor question

2009-10-05 Thread NLG
1 horsepower equils 746 watts so a 2.25 horse motor equils 1678.5 watts. Dividing 1678.5 watts by 120 volts and you get 13.9875 amps. - Original Message - From: David Ferrin To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 7:12 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan]

Re: [BlindHandyMan] 3,000 w generator

2009-09-23 Thread NLG
Hi Lennie, I bought a kit and installed on my generator that lets me use gasoline or natural gas. When I need to run it here around the house I run it on natural gas. If I need to run it at camp (where there is no natural gas) I operate it on gasoline. I called our friend Alex over there in

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Removing Oil Tank?

2009-09-07 Thread NLG
If this is the standard 275 gallon oval shaped tank, two guys can easily carry it out of your basement, provided who ever put it into the basement to begin with, put it in via the basement entrance. - Original Message - From: Claudia To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com

Re: [BlindHandyMan] precast concrete stairs

2009-09-07 Thread NLG
I installed a set for my brother in 1983 and like you never had any trouble . I installed these on a concrete footer which is well below the frost line and have had no problems with shifting. - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone To: Blind Handyman Sent: Monday, September

Re: [BlindHandyMan] precast concrete stairs

2009-09-07 Thread NLG
thick and it is on the surface to line up with thesidewalk. thanks.Lee On Mon, Sep 07, 2009 at 10:14:00AM -0400, NLG wrote: I installed a set for my brother in 1983 and like you never had any trouble . I installed these on a concrete footer which is well below the frost line and have had

Re: [BlindHandyMan] small engine problem

2009-08-15 Thread NLG
Crank shaft seal. - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh lmch...@verizon.net To: handyman-blind blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 3:46 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] small engine problem A neighbor was just given an older Suzuki quad runner. It has either a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Gluing Nylon

2009-08-05 Thread NLG
What exactly is wrong with your siding? If it is just coming apart and there isn't any seperation of the locking channel, it would be easier to get a unzipping tool to loosen the siding, pull the nails, move them up a fraction of an inch, and then rezip the siding. - Original Message

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Homemade Remedies for Your Garden

2009-07-19 Thread NLG
Condy crystals are Potassium permanganate - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This salt, formerly known as permanganate of potash or Condy's crystals is a This crystalline material was known as Condy's crystals or Condy's powder. ... - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens

Re: [BlindHandyMan] door trouble

2009-07-14 Thread NLG
hole? There is one single screw with a notch at (for example) the 9 O'clock and the 3 O'clock position on it's circumference. What is that kind called? Didn't see anything like that on what I am assuming is rivotting. Thanks, let me know more if you will. On Mon, 13 Jul 2009, NLG wrote

Re: [BlindHandyMan] door trouble

2009-07-13 Thread NLG
Before you start drilling out rivots double check to make sure they aren't really torx headed screws. If they are torx, it could save you a lot of trouble. - Original Message - From: Spiro To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 4:21 PM Subject: RE:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Dropped ceilings

2009-06-22 Thread NLG
What I do is use a water level to install the wall angles first. Next figure out how long and wide the room is to figure out how long and wide the first (starter ceiling block has to be. You want the ends of the room as well as the width of the room blocks to be as near to the same size as

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Water pressure and the well

2009-06-15 Thread NLG
Check the nipple that goes to the pressure valve for corosion (blockage) and clean or replace it. - Original Message - From: RJ rjf...@verizon.net To: handyman blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 11:59 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Water pressure and the well I

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Water pressure and the well

2009-06-15 Thread NLG
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 4:33 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Water pressure and the well That is what I wound up doing. smile - Original Message - From: NLG nge...@pennswoods.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 16:07

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Interesting grounding issue.

2009-06-11 Thread NLG
Another option would be to use plastic. I built a shoppe back in 1984. This is a large shoppe 28 feet by 48 feet with both hot and cold watter lines. In the 25 years I have never had a problem with any leaking pipes. Over the years, I have had to replace a couple of hot water tanks though

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Intro and a question.

2009-06-06 Thread NLG
Before you crunch the plug or cut the wire off check below the hole that the wire is plugged into and see if there is a small slot. Insert a small bladed screwdriver into the slot, while pulling on the wire. This should release the wire . - Original Message - From: Terry

Re: [BlindHandyMan] regulating air flow

2009-06-05 Thread NLG
The spelling is schrader. A tire valve is a schrader valve. They are also used on air condition and refridgeration units, as well as some fuel rails. Just ask the Auto Zone guy or gal again for a tire valve stem that has a thread and nut to attach it to the rim instead of the type that is

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Black lung

2009-06-05 Thread NLG
An auto parts store should have a canister type respirator. The kind used for painting cars. If you were closer, I'd lend you mine. - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: Blind Handyman List Sent: Friday, June 05, 2009 9:27 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Black lung

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Talking Digital Multimeter

2009-06-03 Thread NLG
statements are perfectly reasonable. Tough to describe, my cont circuit is like a quiet microwave, like the beep of changing bands on the C.Crane C.C.Radio, and I wish I could think of another item that is common. But thanks. Sounds like it would be enough. On Tue, 2 Jun 2009, NLG wrote

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Talking Digital Multimeter

2009-06-03 Thread NLG
. I epoxy the buzzer in a kit box that I pre drilled holes in one side to let the sound out. Some of their buzzers are rather quiet but have them demonstrate them to you and you'll find some loud ones too. - Original Message - From: NLG To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Talking Digital Multimeter

2009-06-02 Thread NLG
Science Products that is a standard meter with a speak unit affixed and I have to run it on an adaptor. I'm lucky it's not a woodwork item or I'd have cut that cord or broken it by now. On Sun, 31 May 2009, NLG wrote: I have three of them. The first one bit the dust, however, I used it so

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Talking Digital Multimeter

2009-06-02 Thread NLG
on the radio. On Tue, 2 Jun 2009, NLG wrote: Yes. Three double A batteries power the unit. - Original Message - From: Spiro To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 2:48 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Talking Digital Multimeter

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Talking Digital Multimeter

2009-05-31 Thread NLG
I have three of them. The first one bit the dust, however, I used it so often that I bought two more, one is in storage just in case they quit making them. The price you quoted is about the same as I paid a year ago. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney To:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] gas/electric refrigerator

2009-05-31 Thread NLG
That is correct. Most have an electric element and no compressor. - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 9:14 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] gas/electric refrigerator I plead ignorance on this type of

Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking tire gauge?

2009-05-31 Thread NLG
I am not really sure where I got mine. I have a few of them. Like Bob's, mine also have a button on them so that you could hold it closer to your ear and push the button to have the reading repeated. I would say that the voice is similar to a talking watch in clarity and volume. -

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Router Question

2009-05-25 Thread NLG
Remove the colet. This may be difficult if your router hasn't been used for a while. You may need a dental pick or something similar to get it out. After you get it out, try spreading it slightly then put it back and try installing the bit. If this fails, you will need to purchase a new

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Wheels and my brushhog

2009-05-23 Thread NLG
Sounds to me that the reference to wheels means the cutting blade (disk) verses a string? - Original Message - From: William Stephan To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2009 3:01 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Wheels and my brushhog I'm a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] garage door openers

2009-04-24 Thread NLG
The first thing to try is; Disconnect the door from the opener by pulling the rope hanging in the middle of the door, then see if you can manually open and close the door. There may be something interfearing with the travel of the door. - Original Message - From: Rob Monitor

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Watering a large Garden with water pressure issues

2009-03-10 Thread NLG
You need a larger diameter hose because of the hydraulic friction loss . Depending on your setup, you might try opperating only two sprinklers at a time. If you still can not opperate the farthest sprinklers on the run, in this manner, try increasing the diameter of your hose. -

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Rotating Tyres

2009-03-01 Thread NLG
Max might be thinking about a dirrectional tire. Like some of the 4x4 off roaders run. - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2009 9:42 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Rotating Tyres Since the radial tire, front

Re: [BlindHandyMan] humidifiers

2009-01-23 Thread NLG
Mine is a Beamis and it sounds similar to yours. Mine also drains the right tank first, but if I forget to fill the right tank, it will drain the left side tank. Perhaps it isn't level, I never checked it. Try not filling the empty tank and see if yours will also then drain the second tank.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] dryer parts from Sears

2009-01-23 Thread NLG
And if Betsy's number doesn't work for you try the following number that I got from searspartsdirect.com (800) 252-1698 Monday - Friday 7am - 9pm Central time Saturday - Sunday 9am - 7pm Central time - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney To:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] The kitchen remodel drama is starting

2009-01-10 Thread NLG
Yes. The floor covering goes down before the cabinets. I just ran into a situation where the cabinets with a under the counter dish washer was in stalled then the floor covering was installed up to the cabinets. It was a real task to remove the dish washer for servicing because it was lower

Re: [BlindHandyMan] tool cabinet

2009-01-01 Thread NLG
If yours is like mine, you have to push a flat bladed screwdriver between the inner slide and the one rivoted to the drawer. You have to insert the screwdriver before the drawer is all the way out because the catch that keeps the drawer from coming all the way out consists of two tabs one on

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Underground electricity cable

2008-12-12 Thread NLG
I would put dielectric grease on the splice. If the jar isn't huge, I would fill it also with dielectric grease. - Original Message - From: Jewel jewelbla...@xtra.co.nz To: bhm blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 08:34 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Underground

[BlindHandyMan] Talking Thermometer for smoking meat

2008-12-08 Thread NLG
Hi, I just finished building a thermostatic controlled cooker/smoker out of an old refrigerator. I have a large smokehouse down back but needed something that I could more closely regulate the smokehouse temperature Yesterday, I smoked 12 pounds of Canadian bacon and had to have a sighted person

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Talking Thermometer for smoking meat

2008-12-08 Thread NLG
there. - Original Message - From: NLG [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 8:53 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Talking Thermometer for smoking meat Hi, I just finished building a thermostatic controlled cooker/smoker out of an old

Re: [BlindHandyMan] re-post Fw: Talking Meat Thermometers

2008-12-08 Thread NLG
Thanks, I did see both the Brookstone and the Grill-right thermometers however, it is not clear from the descriptions if a person can program in a specific temperature or if you have to use a preprogrammed temperature setting. I smoke all kinds of different meats and some have to be smoked

Re: [BlindHandyMan] caning and repairing chairs

2008-11-14 Thread NLG
Where is a good place to learn the art of caneing? I see some basic instruction in my cursory search on the subject but didn't completely understand it. For instance, after you run the cane from front to back, when running the cane from side to side does it go over all the ones running front

Re: [BlindHandyMan] toyata headlight bulb

2008-11-12 Thread NLG
Just one thing to add to what Bob said...With some vehicles you have to remove a plastic panel to get at the light sockdet fixtures. Your owners manual should tell you what you need to do to remove and replace a headlight. - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy To:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Generator Conversion Kits to Propane andNatural Gas.

2008-11-11 Thread NLG
: [BlindHandyMan] Generator Conversion Kits to Propane and Gas. I have a few questions. What does the natural gas converted electric cost perKW? How much maintenance to run one of these? What kind of shelter/venting do they need? On Mon, 10 Nov 2008, NLG wrote: The horse power is 11 and it does

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Generator Conversion Kits to Propane andNatural Gas.

2008-11-10 Thread NLG
what HP. your briggs and stratton engine is? Also do you have the float type carb. on it??? Thanks Rob from Minnesota - Original Message - From: NLG To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, November 10, 2008 5:47 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Generator Conversion

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Generator Conversion Kits to Propane andNatural Gas.

2008-11-10 Thread NLG
refer to to extend the choke so I can run gasoline. did I miss something. can you run these engines on natural gas and pr gasoline? thanks for the explaining.Lee On Sun, Nov 09, 2008 at 12:51:34PM -0500, NLG wrote: I converted my generator to run on natural gas about 10 yearrs

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Generator Conversion Kits to Propane and Natural Gas.

2008-11-09 Thread NLG
I converted my generator to run on natural gas about 10 yearrs ago. I don't remember now where I bought the kit but it was somewhere online. I do remember telling the sales person the model of the engine on my generator and that was the only information he needed. He then sent me the kit

Re: [BlindHandyMan] stain on the stainless steel

2008-11-08 Thread NLG
Stainless wool. Don't ever use an SOS or BBrillo, etc pad on stainless steel. - Original Message - From: Scott Howell To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2008 13:01 Subject: [BlindHandyMan] stain on the stainless steel Ok folks, we really

Re: [BlindHandyMan] 4 hour timer

2008-11-01 Thread NLG
Not sure what situation you need this timer for. I would think that there would be many that could be downloaded and be installed on your computer. - Original Message - From: Tom Hodges To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2008 09:34 Subject: RE:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut

2008-10-29 Thread NLG
Yes it does. - Original Message - From: Gary Hale To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 08:48 Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut Does current flow to a burned out or missing light bulb when the light switch is turned

Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut

2008-10-29 Thread NLG
What do you mean by difference? The outlets don't consume electricity if nothing is plugged into them I am not trying to come across as a smart ass...It is just that the subject line doesn't indicate whether we are talking about saving electricity use, or what.. - Original Message

Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut

2008-10-29 Thread NLG
:31 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical power uses cut Gary asked. Does current flow to a burned out or missing light bulb when the light switch is turned on? Then NLG replied. Yes it does. I beg to differ. Current can not pass through an open circuit. When a light bulb

Re: [BlindHandyMan] update on Microwave!

2008-10-24 Thread NLG
Before you give up on the Hamilton Beach, check to make sure the problem isn't a blown fuse in the microwave itself. To access the fuse you will probably have to remove the side of the microwave where the electric cord enters. Follow the electric cord and you should find the fuse. Make sure

[BlindHandyMan] Microwave that doesn't talk but can be used by the blind.

2008-10-24 Thread NLG
I am not sure if this Panasonic model is still being produced but after I read the following post, I purchased it, and I can say, that it is the most blind friendly non-talking microwave I have ever owned. It doesn't have the so often found touch pad panel, rather a raised button pannel that is

Re: [BlindHandyMan] I need some level advice

2008-10-13 Thread NLG
://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: NLG [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2008 3:07 PM Subject

Re: [BlindHandyMan] some usful info request pleas

2008-10-12 Thread NLG
I have also used a swipe with a turpentine brush on the north end of a south bound cat to accomplish the same thing. - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2008 10:31 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] some usful info

Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Dispose of Unused Medicines

2008-10-11 Thread NLG
I think that kid has branched out? Seems like every neighborhood has one...Maybe it's a franchise? - Original Message - From: rs_denis To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2008 19:43 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Dispose of Unused Medicines

Re: [BlindHandyMan] I need some level advice

2008-10-11 Thread NLG
Reading your post has kindled my early/year thought of I have often thought about making a level that works with a ball or balls. I got this idea many years ago, when I was a kid, when working a puzzle. The puzzle was a small game that you could hold in your hand. It was about the size of a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] oiling a leather jacket

2008-10-05 Thread NLG
What is Neatsfoot oil? Courtesy of Wikipede and lostapiarist « on: May 15, 2008, 09:03:34 AM » Neatsfoot oil is a yellow oil rendered and purified from the feet (but not the hooves) and shin bones of cattle. It remains liquid down to a low temperature, and is used as a conditioning, softening and

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Fireplace Safety: Avoiding the Dangers ofCreosote Buildup

2008-09-30 Thread NLG
I have been burning wood since the mid 60's. My chimney for my fireplace is made of brick with a 12 inch by 12 inch tile liner. I don't burn my fireplace any longer for the simple fact that a fireplace is a waste of fire wood. That is when you burn wood in a fireplace, it sucks all the heat

Re: [BlindHandyMan] changing 1998 corolla indicator light

2008-09-28 Thread NLG
Hi Lenny, Don't forget to check for a blown fuse on the dome light circuit. Here is what I googled up on the light in the console, hope it helps. How do you replace the light on the automatic gear shift of a 1996 Toyota Corolla? In: Toyota Corolla [ Edit] [ Edit] Answer This was on my 1998

[BlindHandyMan] Nail Sizes

2008-09-23 Thread NLG
A 2penny nail's length is 1 inch A 3 penny nail's length is 1 1/4 inch A 4 penny nail's length is 1 1/2 inch A 5penny nail's length is 1 3/4 inch A 6 penny nail's length is 2 inches A 7 penny nail's length is 2 1/4 inches A 8 penny nail's length is 2 1/2 inches A 9penny nail's length is 2 3/4

Re: [BlindHandyMan] pb-blaster

2008-08-26 Thread NLG
I agree with Lary. One thing to remember is don't over do it!. That is, you only need a couple of drops of oil to do the job. If you are getting staining on your wood, you are over oiling or perhaps the staining isn't oil from the oiling of the tool and rather moisture passing through from

Re: [BlindHandyMan] power nailer help.

2008-08-19 Thread NLG
Hi, I came in late on this post, so if this has already been mentioned, disregard. Try a dental pick. You can get a set at your local auto parts store. The set has a variety of curves to the end of the picks. - Original Message - From: cheetah To:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys

2008-08-14 Thread NLG
I agree with Lary and will add this; Check that all your lug nuts are tightened to the proper torque. I had some young kid working at the garage where I get mine inspected, over tighten the lug nuts and had a similar vibration. One other thing, check to make sure they tightened the caliper .

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tuck Pointing?

2008-07-21 Thread NLG
This is a method of restoring your mortor joints. The old loose mortor is removed and fresh mortor is tucked back in place with a (you guessed it) a tucking tool. Then the joint is smoothed off with a mortor joint tool to give it a nice smooth rounded appearance. - Original Message

Re: [BlindHandyMan] fixing a freezer compressor

2008-07-19 Thread NLG
Replacing a compressor is costly, since you would have to hire it done (more than likely) because of rechartging the system. Is this freezer a self defrosting type? If so, your problem could be with the timer and not actually the compressor. If it is a self defrosting model, locate the

[BlindHandyMan] Changing a gas tank/F150

2008-07-05 Thread NLG
Hi, I installed a new gas tank on a 2000 F150 and forgot to put the clips back on the lines that attach to the fuel pump. I hate like hell to have to drop the tank to attach these two clips, but a man has to do what a man has to do! I had one hell of a time getting the strap/ hanger bolts to start

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Changing a gas tank/F150

2008-07-05 Thread NLG
- From: NLG To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2008 5:11 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Changing a gas tank/F150 Hi, I installed a new gas tank on a 2000 F150 and forgot to put the clips back on the lines that attach to the fuel pump. I hate like hell to have

Re: [BlindHandyMan] How is your front end?

2008-06-26 Thread NLG
Hard to tell without being there. Could be a tie rod end is worn out. - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone To: Blind Handyman Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 11:12 Subject: [BlindHandyMan] How is your front end? Imagine if you would that you are riding in a 2000

Re: [BlindHandyMan] PORTIBLE TABLE SAWS

2008-06-25 Thread NLG
To cut a 4x4 in one pass, you will need to forget the 10 inch saws and look at the 12 inch models. - Original Message - From: Larry Stansifer To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 07:28 Subject: [BlindHandyMan] PORTIBLE TABLE SAWS Hi folks,

[BlindHandyMan] Cab Corners

2008-06-10 Thread NLG
I have been trying to locate (with no luck) after market cab corners for a 2000 F150, regular cab. Perhaps the after-market doesn't make them yet. Any of you guys/gals know a place to buy them? Thanks :)

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Replacing a roof

2008-06-04 Thread NLG
Here is an article I saved, perhaps it will help. Getting Started The first step in a roof project is to check the weather report. Ideally, you don't want any showers heading your way for the next three days. However, as Mother Nature is known to be unpredictable, have a couple of tarps on

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Plugging conduit.

2008-06-02 Thread NLG
You need ductseal compound. It comes in a block similar in size to a block of paraffin wax. It kinda has the texture of a wax seal for a toilet. - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: BlindHandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 02, 2008 15:10 Subject: [BlindHandyMan]

Re: [BlindHandyMan] business end of an air impact

2008-06-02 Thread NLG
I agree with Bob. I have a 1/2 inch pneumatic impact gun and the ball is missing also. I do the same thing, making sure the socket is on the nut before hitting the trigger. Once in a while it will fall off and roll across the garage floor but that is the kind of thing that builds vocabulary!

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Coal Burning Stoker Stoves from Reading Stoves

2008-05-28 Thread NLG
Another company not too far from Hazleton that makes stoves is Harman Stove Company, located in Halifax Pa. I have examined a few of them and The stoves are well made. Harman won't sell directly to you though, you have to go through one of their dealers. - Original Message -

Re: [BlindHandyMan] gas hell yes I got gas

2008-05-01 Thread NLG
Not sure if the coupler you are talking about is a union . If it is a union, it will have to hex ends on it so you can get wrenches on it to take it apart. If so, remove and replace it and the piece of pipe that goes to the ninety at the meter. If it is a coupler, sometimes called a collar,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] do you really want to be a plumber?

2008-04-26 Thread NLG
Where do you live? I ask because here in the United States, I can't believe that soldering any gas line would pass code. - Original Message - From: martin webster To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 15:52 Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] do you

Re: [BlindHandyMan] do you really want to be a plumber?

2008-04-26 Thread NLG
individual or individuals working or acting on its behalf. All prices shown are in pounds sterling and exclude VAT, Delivery and Expense charges unless otherwise stated. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of NLG Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008

Re: [BlindHandyMan] True Bionic Eye

2008-04-23 Thread NLG
There's nothing to it...Use an eye bolt! - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:56 Subject: [BlindHandyMan] True Bionic Eye Yeah, mine is on the fritz. Does anyone know how to fix one of these bionic

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Selecting the right deadbolt

2008-04-14 Thread NLG
My neighbor had the same exact problem with a metal door and it coming open in a strong gust of wind. I took a look at it for him and found that the screws that hold the inside knob to the outside knob were slightly loose. I tightened the screws and the door latches and stays latched now.

[BlindHandyMan] Spot Welding

2008-04-14 Thread NLG
I need to replace both rocker panels and both cab corners on a 2000 F150. Is there a spot welder that you place the electrode in the spot to be tacked and then you just press a button to make the weld? Is anyone here successfully spot welding auto body panels? What make/model spot welder are

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Flat tire on riding mower.

2008-04-04 Thread NLG
I have done this for years. In some cases, it was the only way I could get 10 ply tires to seal the bead. - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 20:54 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Flat tire on riding mower.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] A Paslode Nailer

2008-03-29 Thread NLG
I have a Passlode also. No, the gas doesn't leak out but I have found that the gas , if old doesn't work properly. So, don't buy more gas containers than you are going to use up in a year or so. - Original Message - From: cheetah To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Removing Rust From Stainless Steel?

2008-02-20 Thread NLG
of the facing is stainless steel. - Original Message - From: NLG [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 5:13 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Removing Rust From Stainless Steel? We have a Vulcan commercial range that appears to have

[BlindHandyMan] Removing Rust From Stainless Steel?

2008-02-19 Thread NLG
We have a Vulcan commercial range that appears to have been improperly cleaned with an S O S or some similar scrub pad. The stainless steel grill is pretty rusty, the rust actually (I believe) caused by the particles from the scrub pad being imbedded in the pores of the stainless steel. Has

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Brainstorming Design for Computer Desk

2008-01-23 Thread NLG
Betsy, you say your CPU is on the floor. I often thought of having mine on the floor but mine has the CD drives built in the case. Just curious...are your's external? Or doesn't it seem to be a bother accessing the drives I guess maybe it might depend on where on the floor your CPU is

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