Re: [BlindHandyMan] Adventures in Varnish

2006-10-17 Thread Dale Leavens
and a fairly decent pile of rubbish. Once you get the bug though it is very challenging and stimulating and can ultimately be very rewarding. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original

Re: [BlindHandyMan] slip joint leak: I messed up?

2006-10-18 Thread Dale Leavens
be quite different, it actually sounds quite different but I might be misunderstanding it. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Tom Fowle [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Seeing is believing

2006-10-18 Thread Dale Leavens
or in being a chimp that looks a lot like a human? I'll be a monkey's uncle! Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Robert J. Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Hot water heater

2006-10-18 Thread Dale Leavens
instinct would be to leave it alone particularly if it is an aging appliance. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Richard Most [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [BlindHandyMan] turkey, how large?

2006-10-19 Thread Dale Leavens
And they tell you size doesn't matter! Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: William Stephan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent

Re: [BlindHandyMan] ideal tool and equipment shop

2006-10-19 Thread Dale Leavens
from a machine, something like that. I don't know how to argue a point like that but in the end it wasn't about good or poor arguments. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original

Re: [BlindHandyMan] click ruler or rototmatic ruler

2006-10-19 Thread Dale Leavens
skill improves I find I want that better accuracy even at the cost of a little speed. I should probably have both rules but the price! Hope this helps. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Driving and Flying.

2006-10-19 Thread Dale Leavens
Rubbish! You haul back on the collector when you feel slack in the guide dog's chain! Nothing to it. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Tom Fowle

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Files page suggestion

2006-10-19 Thread Dale Leavens
as it progresses. There may be Copyright issues but I don't think I'll ask. I may require someone to do some editing for digital production when the time comes. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Deluxe Router Table

2006-10-19 Thread Dale Leavens
the plans but once you have purchased it, what would be the harm? It could probably be done at time of shooting the programme and then just edited out. I expect I'll get started when we get back from Houston. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Deluxe Router Table

2006-10-19 Thread Dale Leavens
Sorry I meant Hi Dan!!! Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, October 19

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Deluxe Router Table

2006-10-20 Thread Dale Leavens
Good point. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, October 20, 2006 12:10 PM

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Seeing is believing, Not

2006-10-20 Thread Dale Leavens
I can't tell you how often I have cut a board more than once only to find it was still too short. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Ralph Supernaw

Re: [BlindHandyMan] putting up shelves

2006-10-21 Thread Dale Leavens
The trouble with panneling is that screw holes persist. You want shelving which does not put holes in the walls. This usually means shelves with end pannels which usually means ripping plywood. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora

Re: [BlindHandyMan] A Very Simple Verticle Level, Blind Technique

2006-10-21 Thread Dale Leavens
Actually, a plumb bob system is perfectly good but most don't understand that so I think you still have a valid argument. Dalee Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message -

Re: [BlindHandyMan] putting up shelves

2006-10-22 Thread Dale Leavens
of the wood. Not cheap but you can customize for a good fit. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Tom Fowle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent

Re: [BlindHandyMan] taking tiles off of wall.

2006-10-22 Thread Dale Leavens
at all well stuck on. I don't think it can be avoided but tapping them may disturb the bond enough to make them come away easier. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message

Re: [BlindHandyMan] A Very Simple Verticle Level, Blind Technique

2006-10-22 Thread Dale Leavens
thousand spare dollars I think I might just make a couple hundred improved versions of the pendulum style, surely even on that small of scale of production one could get them out under 20 bucks! Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Supporting the Work

2006-10-23 Thread Dale Leavens
the end and tilt on a pivot to level and it would be secure against falling over. There is little worse than having to depend on something innately undependable. I have been known to suspend the end of a long piece from a rope attached to the overhead joists. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Welding

2006-10-24 Thread Dale Leavens
I do not appreciate having someone claiming friendliness attempting to gain access to my contact list. Looks to me like a huge spoof for some other purpose. Did anyone else get that request? Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Welding

2006-10-24 Thread Dale Leavens
. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Robert J. Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2006 4:11 PM Subject: RE

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Furnace filters

2006-10-25 Thread Dale Leavens
There is an arrow marked on the end of the cardboard but I can't remember which way it points. If you have the sort with the thin metallic backing matrix I believe it goes down stream. I don't know if the other sort matters. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype

Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking smoke co alarms

2006-10-25 Thread Dale Leavens
Hot Deals. www.slickdeals.net/forums/archive/index.php?t-286327.html - 4k - Cached - Similar pages I hope this is helpful or at least gives you a starting point. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Furnace filters

2006-10-25 Thread Dale Leavens
in the area and am too lazy to shift my a** down there when I do think of it. Occasionally they do belly out a bit. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Robert

Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking smoke co alarms

2006-10-25 Thread Dale Leavens
Ok I have seen them, not that speak though. I don't think I care about how much, I don't want any carbon monoxide. Good luck on your quest. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat

Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking smoke co alarms

2006-10-25 Thread Dale Leavens
comprehensible instructions. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Mickey Fixsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 25

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Furnace issue.

2006-10-26 Thread Dale Leavens
Why does your furnace have a pilot and an igniter? How does that work? I have an electronic igniter but that is because there is no pilot, the igniter lights the gas. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar

Re: [BlindHandyMan] The experience

2006-10-26 Thread Dale Leavens
or lawn mower or what ever. Point is that one would not want the nut to twist off under the use of the machine so it is designed to tighten if anything. Hope this helps. . Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar

[BlindHandyMan] On sale at Crappy Tire

2006-10-27 Thread Dale Leavens
in any material you would normally cut with a circular saw Sale: $19.99 Reg :$49.99 Save 60% Mastercraft Maximum Grab-IT 4-piece Set Product #54-3838-2 Titanium-tipped Power Driven Extractor Sale: $19.99 Reg :$29.99 Save 30% Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype

Re: [BlindHandyMan] door stopper

2006-10-27 Thread Dale Leavens
and it grabs. I suppose you could also use a magnet and metal strip or washer. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Robert J. Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question for Audiophiles.

2006-10-27 Thread Dale Leavens
compensate with the volume control on the cord. There may be other computers where somehow the mike input is switched to line-in but this ThinkPad does not appear to be among them. Don't know about the Acer, I can probably find out tomorrow. Hope this helps. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada

Re: [BlindHandyMan] removing air from heating system

2006-10-28 Thread Dale Leavens
or otherwise isolating parts of the system? Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: mark [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, October 27

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Plumbing Problem

2006-10-28 Thread Dale Leavens
to consider changing the entire shower stall. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Jeff Kisecker [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Handiman Blind blindhandyman

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Rewiring a House

2006-10-28 Thread Dale Leavens
including 'Y' connections were made with solder and wrapped with tape.Single strands of wire snake all over the place. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Maybe ergent help request

2006-10-28 Thread Dale Leavens
will bite you if he can so you will want a substantial glove, I doubt your elbow will make it around the various bends and so on. There may be a cleaning eye near where the critter is but how likely is that. If the creature isn't dying of sewer gas, neither will you. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Rewiring a House

2006-10-28 Thread Dale Leavens
Ah yes, I never think of surface mount. Few people these days consider it esthetically acceptable in a home environment but it is often used industrially or inn work shops and things like that. It is a solution though and a good one where the appearance isn't critical. Dale Leavens, Cochrane

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Keeping track of plug wires

2006-10-28 Thread Dale Leavens
of ideas. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Robert J. Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Blind Handyman blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, October 28

Re: [BlindHandyMan] insulation in a crawlspace

2006-10-28 Thread Dale Leavens
you can make it fit tightly. Just where do you live? How much insulation are you needing? Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Jeff Kisecker [EMAIL

Re: [BlindHandyMan] insulation in a crawlspace

2006-10-28 Thread Dale Leavens
necessary though. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Jeff Kisecker [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, October 28, 2006 11:54

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Rewiring a House

2006-10-29 Thread Dale Leavens
I'll look for one of those, thanks. it is really hard to cut the lath without loosening it at least or cracking the plaster. I did get one on this level and eventually I'll get the second one up stairs, for now though we meet the new fire code requirements. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Trim

2006-10-30 Thread Dale Leavens
to for fine furniture but they are so small as to be nearly invisible and once the glue sets up no longer serve much purpose. A brad near each end and then at about 8 inch intervals or even a little more just to keep the edge secure until the glue sets up. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL

Re: [BlindHandyMan] insulation in a crawlspace

2006-10-31 Thread Dale Leavens
membranes and such. If you already have a water heating system you may wish to look into the PEX system as you already have the heating plant. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Looking for Accessible Stereo Receiver

2006-10-31 Thread Dale Leavens
find a way to communicate with the IR device on this ThinkPad to make it do a few things remotely, in particular, to activate the talk function in FTP when I am working out in my basement gym room. I have no idea even where to start. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Carla's philosophy on packing for a trip

2006-11-01 Thread Dale Leavens
because they worry about our toothpaste exploding or what ever. I'll probably be getting pretty smelly if they take away my deodorant. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Measuring inside diameters

2006-11-16 Thread Dale Leavens
Generally I slip drill bits through until I find one about the size I require then either identify it or bring it along to buy always assuming the size is all that critical. For something like mounting a vice, something close is probably good enough provided the vice won't creep. Dale

[BlindHandyMan] Saw horse for Canadian members.

2006-11-17 Thread Dale Leavens
Tire Warranty:If a product is defective, the manufacturer's warranty applies. If none is specified, this product carries a 1-year Canadian Tire warranty redeemable at any Canadian Tire store. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Liquid Level Indicators

2006-11-18 Thread Dale Leavens
. Of course good clear oil like a deep frier wouldn't work but engine oil is not clear so it should work. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Ray Boyce [EMAIL

Re: [BlindHandyMan] coil tester

2006-11-23 Thread Dale Leavens
Rob? This is a motion detector not a light detector. Did the fan come on because of a flash of light from the coil tester or because the box jiggled? I don't quite get how the light flashing would alarm a motion sensor. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens

[BlindHandyMan] All bungged up!

2006-11-26 Thread Dale Leavens
won't get it out of there unless I just melt it or burn it with a torch which really isn't useful, might as well leave it to rattle about inside there. Anyway, I thought I would put it out there on the list in case someone has; Either an idea to try or a source for bungs. Dale Leavens

Re: [BlindHandyMan] All bungged up!

2006-11-26 Thread Dale Leavens
Great idea and I have one of those too! Hope the hole isn't too big and that I have enough dexterity to lose the bolt without losing the rubber bung GRIN Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat

Re: [BlindHandyMan] All bungged up!

2006-11-26 Thread Dale Leavens
It is an inch I think, I'll try that too. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Bob [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday

Re: [BlindHandyMan] all bunged up

2006-11-26 Thread Dale Leavens
Well Clifford, That is something I was not aware of, any of the plugs I ever saw threaded into the boat bottom or transom so that is worth looking for. Thanks. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear

Re: [BlindHandyMan] All bungged up!

2006-11-26 Thread Dale Leavens
Thanks, I'll check it out but I suspect those are large wooden bungs. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Bill Gallik [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [BlindHandyMan] all bunged up

2006-11-26 Thread Dale Leavens
All Right! I bet I know just where to find one. Thanks. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: clifford [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman

[BlindHandyMan] Talking Multimeter.

2006-11-27 Thread Dale Leavens
you are looking for. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Source for Braille watch (with alarm)

2006-11-27 Thread Dale Leavens
of equipment. I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to inform me of it. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Barry Levine [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tips for Purchase and Use of Extension Cords.

2006-11-27 Thread Dale Leavens
easily escape. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 8:27 PM Subject

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Metal Ladders and Electricity Do Not Mix.

2006-11-28 Thread Dale Leavens
And in fact they often do get zapped particularly around transformers. They tend to expire in a rather spectacular arc of flame and frequently take a bit of the grid out with them. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook

Re: [BlindHandyMan] miniture power tools

2006-11-28 Thread Dale Leavens
Have you looked into rotary tools like the famous Dremmel tools? They have all sorts of little tools like carving, grinding, drilling, routing and I don't know what all. Personally I have never used these tools but I know them to be very versatile. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tips for Purchase and Use of Extension Cords.

2006-11-28 Thread Dale Leavens
clearly hear the buzzing, nearly can count the clicking at that frequency but I presume it to be from inductance. This would be very high voltage of course but for sure it is there. Don't know if it would be enough to create heat in an extension cord but something certainly does. Dale Leavens

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tips for Purchase and Use of Extension Cords.

2006-11-28 Thread Dale Leavens
in there two but all I ever hear is the 25 cycle and you can just about count them. Gives one a perspective on what is meant by line losses. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Talking Multimeter.

2006-11-28 Thread Dale Leavens
The continuity tone is actually quite loud. the voice too is pretty loud. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Lubricating dial string pulleys in old radios.

2006-11-28 Thread Dale Leavens
I don't know why just a drop of something very light like sewing machine oil wouldn't work fine applied right at the axis. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Lubricating dial string pulleys in old radios.

2006-11-28 Thread Dale Leavens
the darn thing to bits anyway. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Max Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, November 28

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Talking Multimeter.

2006-11-28 Thread Dale Leavens
Actually this device is a pretty good value. Not probably scientific quality but in line with other thirty to sixty dollar meters I would guess. I am not any expert but as I understand the specifications it is just fine and of course about the only device us blind folk can use. Dale Leavens

Re: [BlindHandyMan] board for a miter gage?

2006-11-29 Thread Dale Leavens
angles. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 12:56 PM

Re: [BlindHandyMan] clock movements

2006-11-30 Thread Dale Leavens
clocks which used a device of some sort to wind a mechanical device, not sure if it was a magnet to draw a weight up or to tighten a spring but again, the escapement mechanism can only work in one direction. I will be interested to hear of some way of doing that. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario

Re: [BlindHandyMan] freezing my ta ta's off

2006-11-30 Thread Dale Leavens
Yes and very fine ones too. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Max Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, November

Re: [BlindHandyMan] outdoor fireplaces

2006-11-30 Thread Dale Leavens
other around anniversary time. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: GenePoole [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, November 30

Re: [BlindHandyMan] outdoor fireplaces

2006-11-30 Thread Dale Leavens
in the case of a ventilation failure. Gas can be turned off but not so a burning log. Some genius though may have solved this. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Levels

2006-12-05 Thread Dale Leavens
paid about 7 quid way back then. A fine piece of iron. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: William Stephan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman

[BlindHandyMan] Shark Bite information

2006-12-09 Thread Dale Leavens
: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Internet: www.cashacme.ca I0471 Rev. C Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go

Re: [BlindHandyMan] hello and 3-way switches

2006-12-11 Thread Dale Leavens
in England way back in 1971. I now see it referred to here but I don't know if it is code. They now also want the ground and all other lines to be pigtailed with a connector to the switch or what ever terminal in many places these days, I don't do it but I may be in breach of code. Dale

Re: [BlindHandyMan] hello and 3-way switches

2006-12-11 Thread Dale Leavens
switches here and I have wired six double switches and one four switch circuit are marked top or bottom or on or off. I always assumed this was why, there is no guarantee about which state they will be in at any time. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come

Re: [BlindHandyMan] hello and 3-way switches

2006-12-11 Thread Dale Leavens
something live. Anyway, I am curious if this has become code. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Victor Gouveia [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman

Re: [BlindHandyMan] soaldering

2006-12-16 Thread Dale Leavens
have had some measure of success and pleasure. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Tom Fowle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: blindhandyman

Re: [BlindHandyMan] finishing

2006-12-19 Thread Dale Leavens
believe are very flat. They are used to level inlay and marquetry but I don't know anyone who does that sort of work or who knows what tools are used. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Off topic/ Samsung A640

2006-12-20 Thread Dale Leavens
much either. Thanks. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Jay [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 6:49

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Off topic/ Samsung A640

2006-12-21 Thread Dale Leavens
Well, according to my reading the texting function of this phone doesn't much satisfy sighted users. Of course CNIB in their wisdom would work a deal with a provider not available to all of us wouldn't they? Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come

Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Build a Coffin

2006-12-21 Thread Dale Leavens
Yah but who really wants a blind coffin? It's not the cough that carries you off. It's the coffin they carry you off in. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message

Re: [BlindHandyMan] finishing

2006-12-21 Thread Dale Leavens
drywall but that is more to do with the dust. I do see palm sanders often used and wonder about their action. I know that you can get back forth sanders but I never see them in the shops. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Over head lights and switches/outlets

2006-12-22 Thread Dale Leavens
through the light and on back to neutral. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Robert J. Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Over head lights and switches/outlets

2006-12-22 Thread Dale Leavens
breaking the circuit. After all why are you inspecting it if you don't expect to find a fault? Finding that fault because it is energized would be, at best, very unpleasant. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar

Re: [BlindHandyMan] converting 220 outlet to 110

2006-12-22 Thread Dale Leavens
and 110 volt requirements for things like timers, lights and auxiliary outlets, air conditioners have 110 volt fans. Hope this helps. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message

Re: [BlindHandyMan] converting 220 outlet to 110

2006-12-22 Thread Dale Leavens
There are certainly connections like this but I have not seen many. I agree, no one should ever use the ground for a neutral if for no other reason than it will risk all sorts of devices becoming case or chassis hot! This will often also extend to your plumbing. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Dewalt sander

2006-12-25 Thread Dale Leavens
jobs outside. This works all right for ripping down sheet goods even in very cold weather, it isn't so good for sanding in the winter though, that usually takes a lot more time and isn't satisfactorily done using gloves or mitts. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype

Re: [BlindHandyMan] fixing up a camper

2006-12-26 Thread Dale Leavens
is in place so cutting out any bad decking and inserting a patch if necessary shouldn't be anything unusual and you probably will need to do that. I am betting though that the supporting structure under the decking is inadequate. Hope this gives you some ideas. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Low Pressure in Shower: What to Do?

2006-12-27 Thread Dale Leavens
Darla, This hand-held shower? Is it attached directly to the pipe sticking out of the wall or is there a fitting between the end of that pipe and the hose connecter? Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar

Re: [BlindHandyMan] finishing

2006-12-27 Thread Dale Leavens
curious to know if that is what you are using. Thanks. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent

Re: [BlindHandyMan] A router for Christmas.

2006-12-29 Thread Dale Leavens
can be of any help just let me know. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Max Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Blind Handyman blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Dado question

2006-12-29 Thread Dale Leavens
a slot. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Robert J. Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Blind Handyman blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, December 29, 2006 3

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Happy B day Jeff Eden

2006-12-30 Thread Dale Leavens
Is it really Geof's birthday? Happy birthday and to all a happy and prosperous New Year. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Carla Jo [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tips on Finding Studs

2007-01-03 Thread Dale Leavens
I'll bet Carla Jo has some excellent tips on finding studs! Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: David Ferrin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman

[BlindHandyMan] Calling all Britains!

2007-01-03 Thread Dale Leavens
and I do plan to be on that side of the pond in May and would be happy to try to build in some time for a little additional social connection. Thanks Hoping the moderator is tolerant of such traffic on the list. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come

[BlindHandyMan] Drill presses

2007-01-04 Thread Dale Leavens
Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Backyard workshop.

2007-01-04 Thread Dale Leavens
with a couple of circuits actually in the shed and you may want to include at least one exterior GFI outlet if for no other reason than to conveniently cut up sheet goods outside. I still think you should fly Janet and I down there to help you out! Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Backyard workshop.

2007-01-04 Thread Dale Leavens
you should fly me down for a couple of weeks to do it with you. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Max Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman

[BlindHandyMan] Circular saws take steps ahead

2007-01-04 Thread Dale Leavens
. back to top Copyright 2007 Summit Business Media, LLC. All rights reserved. 730 Madison Avenue, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 . 800-932-7732 . 920-563-5225 . Fax 920-563-4269 Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Back yard shop.

2007-01-04 Thread Dale Leavens
no detectible damage and what is done disappears very quickly. I still think you should fly Janet and I down to help you out! Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Drill presses

2007-01-04 Thread Dale Leavens
considering is to mount a slow speed reversible motor to the crank lift mechanism for the table for easier and more convenient table height adjustment. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat

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