Re: [BlindHandyMan] drier vents

2006-08-03 Thread NLG
Just coming into this thread. I would be more concerned about moisture using one of these diverters than anything else. I.E. in the winter, if the dryer is in the basement and the furnace is also in the basement I would use it, but in the summer, (like now) I would not use it. I know, I

Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Operate a Snow Blower

2006-08-09 Thread NLG
And one more warning! Never never reach into the auger area to clear anything, even if the snow blower is not running. I know a guy that reached into the auger , with the engine shut down, to remove a lodged stick, and lost three fingers. The drive belt had enough tension still on it that

Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Milk a Cow

2006-08-14 Thread NLG
I used to have one of those guide cows. The only trouble I had was I had to always carry a tennis racket with me to swat all the chestnuts that were always following us! What is a chestnut you ask?... A titty sucking maniac! - Original Message - From: Shawn Keen To:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] stink bugs

2006-08-24 Thread NLG
I am not sure where you live, but here in NW Pennsylvania we have Asian lady bugs that appear in the spring and then again around October. They sound like the bugs you are talking about. Ortho makes a spray that is suppose to keep them out of your house and I also found that it will kill them

Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting a circle

2006-08-27 Thread NLG
I have cut circles the way Dale describes, only I used a sabre saw also sometimes called a jig saw, with a metal cutting blade. I have a saws all but never tried it thinking that the larger base of the sabre saw would cut with less bouncing and vibration. - Original Message -

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Manual wood splitter?

2006-08-28 Thread NLG
There are splitters like you are looking for. Most are hydraulic and are pumped by hand or by your foot. They put me in mind of something you could build out of a hydraulic bottle jack, I have never used one of these type splitters, I use a 16 lb splitting mall for small jobs and a 20 ton

Re: [BlindHandyMan] burning barrle

2006-09-18 Thread NLG
Unless you plan on emptying it quite often, you might want to reconsider putting anything in the bottom. If you don't mind emptying it though, you could put three or four fire brick in the bottom and then lay a wire rack out of a refrigerator or freezer across the bricks. - Original

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Burning barrle project complete

2006-09-20 Thread NLG
Yes, and if you can find one (they are readily available) get a 55 gallon steel barrel with a lid that is held on with a latch type ring. You can discard the snap ring and cover the barrel after burning with the metal lid. This way you don't have to be absolutely sure the fire is out before

Re: [BlindHandyMan] size of chain saw

2006-09-20 Thread NLG
A 12 inch is big enough for the 8 inch tree you have to cut down. If however you are buying the saw for unforeseeable jobs that might come up in the future, such as cutting your own firewood, get the largest saw you can comfortably run. I cut my own firewood here and I use an O64 Steihl with a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] size of chain saw

2006-09-20 Thread NLG
An 8 inch diameter tree is a lot of tree to put in garbage cans! What kind of a tree is this? If it is hardwood maybe someone in your neighborhood would cut it down for you just to get the firewood. If it is apple, perhaps there is someone in the neighborhood, like me that would cut it for the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] size of chain saw

2006-09-20 Thread NLG
- From: NLG [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2006 6:54 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] size of chain saw An 8 inch diameter tree is a lot of tree to put in garbage cans! What kind of a tree is this? If it is hardwood maybe someone in your

Re: [BlindHandyMan] all in one washing machines?

2006-09-20 Thread NLG
I know they put them in travel trailers. Check with a recreational vehicle dealer. - Original Message - From: Kevin Doucet To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2006 20:09 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] all in one washing machines? Hi, I had

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Lubricants

2006-09-29 Thread NLG
I have found PB Blaster to work quite well on rusted lug nuts and some other rusted nuts and bolts. However there are some situations that I had that it didn't work so well, one just happens to be the same as yours. I changed a fuel filter on a 89 S 10 Blazer that was years over do to be

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tie rod end replacement

2006-10-02 Thread NLG
The tierod will be easier to get at if you lift the vehicle. If using a jack, remember to block up the vehicle. Remove the cotter key then the castle nut. Seperating the tierod end can be a real bitch if you don't have a picklefork, a tool shaped like a picklefork that you put between the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Oops? Have to take it back, was Circ saw cutting techniques

2006-10-11 Thread NLG
The fitting you are looking for is the male half of a quick connection fitting. These fitting are not all alike. If you have another tool that has the male fitting that fits into the female quick disconnect fitting, remove it from the tool and take it to your auto parts store and they will

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

2006-10-22 Thread NLG
Exactly the perfect level in my mind...Simple in design, hno electronics (which means batteries) and very accurate!. One question/ suggestion on your description of the one you own? If the level had more than one ball/ baring, I think it would be even more accurate. The inurtia factor

[BlindHandyMan] Patching a radiator.

2006-11-27 Thread NLG
I have a 1993 Chevy truck with a 3 1/2 inch crack in the plastic part of the radiator. Before I shell out the big bucks for a new radiator for this vehicle, I want to attempt to patch it using one of the epoxy products. In the past, I have heard about kneedable epoxies that people on the list

Re: [BlindHandyMan] all about radiators

2006-11-29 Thread NLG
Thanks for the interesting link, Lenny. I picked up some epoxy today but didn't get around to attempting a patch do to a water leak that I had to repair inside the bathroom wall today. Tomorrow I will attempt the patch. If it works it works, if it doesn't, I found a new radiator on

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Electric house wiring question:

2007-01-05 Thread NLG
I would suspect that there is a blown fuse or tripped breaker. You said duplex. Is there separate electrical services for each of the two residences? If so, you should check all the fuses or breakers for both residents. You may find a blown fuse or tripped breaker for your neighbor that is

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Kolher commercial

2007-02-01 Thread NLG
Yes, and did you ever notice just how many of those joints are held together with wads of chewing gum? lol - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh To: Undisclosed-Recipient:; Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2007 10:32 Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Kolher commercial Have you

[BlindHandyMan] OBD II tool?

2007-02-04 Thread NLG
Are any of you guys/gals using a OBD II (on board diagnostic 2) scan tool to read codes on your vehicles? If so, which one are you using? I would think that the hand-held ones are not accessable to a totally blind person, but how about the PC interface types? Do they work with JAWS or

Re: [BlindHandyMan] OBD II tool?

2007-02-05 Thread NLG
Regards Larry Stansifer -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of NLG Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2007 8:05 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] OBD II tool? Are any of you guys/gals using a OBD

Re: [BlindHandyMan] OBD II tool?

2007-02-05 Thread NLG
-Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of NLG Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 12:57 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] OBD II tool? Thanks Larry. I am not sure what OBD-4 is though. I wasn't aware

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Whiny truck

2007-02-06 Thread NLG
- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of NLG Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2007 1:30 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Whiny truck Is this whine present when the truck is in park (assuming it is an automatic

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Whiny truck

2007-02-06 Thread NLG
-Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of NLG Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2007 1:50 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Whiny truck OK, usually a differential will make noise under excelleration

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Care Car Tips

2007-02-15 Thread NLG
, and then there should be no problems. Michael _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of NLG Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 09:06 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Care Car Tips I disagree with the tip

[BlindHandyMan] Don's valve stem leak (As heard on episode 189 of Blind Handyman show)

2007-02-23 Thread NLG
Hi Don, I heard on the Blind Handyman show that you were having a leak from the valve stem on your scooter. You can pick up a valve core removing tool at any auto parts store. The tool looks like a small screw driver with a slot in the business end. You put it down around the little thing you

Re: [BlindHandyMan] static

2007-02-26 Thread NLG
You don't have enough moisture in the air. A humidifier will help. Preferably a hole house humidifier. They make them that install in the plenum of your forced air furnace. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Whiney 2000 Chevy s10

2007-02-28 Thread NLG
Check to make sure all your vacuum lines are still attached. Another thing to check is the idler pulley and the fan belt. - Original Message - From: bellewpatrick To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 17:41 Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Whiney

Re: [BlindHandyMan](hot or neutral) Fuses and light bulbs

2007-02-28 Thread NLG
There are two separate wires coming out of the fuse box. One is the hot wire which will be attached to the fuse holder in the box. The other wire is the neutral wire and will be attached to a bus bar in the fuse box. You can distinguish between the hot wire and the neutral wire by

Re: [BlindHandyMan] (hi marks) Flexible Pattern Braille cells

2007-03-02 Thread NLG
Here is what you are looking for. My bottle is a few years old, hopefully the company is still in business. Spot'n Line Pen distributed by; See-More Vision Aiding Co. Farmingdale, NY. 11735 Hope this helps :) - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh To:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] (hi marks) Flexible Pattern Braille cells

2007-03-02 Thread NLG
Lennie, I tried googling the distributer and came up empty, however if you google spot'n line pen you will find it. Note the spelling of spot'n line pen. - Original Message - From: NLG To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 10:49 Subject: Re

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question About My Gas Stove

2007-03-05 Thread NLG
Hi :) If you have one burner running, and turn on a SECOND burner, does the flame on the FIRST burner drop? If not, it's not the regulator. If the regulator's stuck, when you turn on the second burner, the pressure drops and burner 1's flame will drop. The more burners you turn on, the lower

Re: [BlindHandyMan] (hi marks) Flexible Pattern Braille cells

2007-03-05 Thread NLG
the black and the white were runny. So I couldn't blame it on the ink altering the ethers. The material I posted earlier is a much less runny material, but it is orange colored. There is no clear that I know of. It is nearly as thick as the original Hi-Marks On Fri, 2 Mar 2007, NLG wrote

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question About My Gas Stove

2007-03-05 Thread NLG
will loose it's calibration? Another words, if you want to set your oven temperature at 350 degrees, and by turning up or down the regulator, wouldn't that either lower or higher the heat giving you a false reading for the 350 degrees setting? - Original Message - From: NLG [EMAIL

Re: [BlindHandyMan] help needed

2007-03-14 Thread NLG
Sounds like the paneling nails aren't nailed into a stud or anything substantial enough to hold them if they are coming out with the heating and cooling of your house. Those ribbed paneling nails are a real bugger to even pull out with a claw hammer if they are nailed into a stud. -

Re: [BlindHandyMan] my new saw

2007-03-25 Thread NLG
Here is an article I came across that you may find interesting and informative, pertaining to electric motors and their ratings. The Numbers Game: A Primer on Single-Phase A.C. Electric Motor Horsepower Ratings This is the html version of the file

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Talking MultiMeter, another source:

2007-04-05 Thread NLG
Where is this company located? I didn't find the info on their web site. Thanks :) - Original Message - From: Mickey Fixsen To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2007 15:20 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Talking MultiMeter, another source: Ok.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] spark plug question

2007-04-12 Thread NLG
On the engine of the generator there should be a tag with the engine model number , serial number and perhaps a couple more numbers. Write down the information on the tag and take it to a auto parts store. They will be able to give you the proper plug for the engine. - Original Message

[BlindHandyMan] 2002 Buick Century TRAC OFF light?

2007-04-19 Thread NLG
Today I changed the front left hub assembly I.E. wheel bearing on a 2002 Buick Century. I wasn't sure which wheel bearing was bad so I jacked up the front of the car and blocked it so that both wheels were off the garage floor. I then had someone start the car and put it in drive, and accelerate

Re: [BlindHandyMan] 2002 Buick Century TRAC OFF light?

2007-04-20 Thread NLG
-Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of NLG Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 8:33 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] 2002 Buick Century TRAC OFF light? Today I changed the front left hub assembly I.E. wheel

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Metal roofing verses shingles

2007-05-02 Thread NLG
Go to your local building supplier and ask to take a look at their roofing shingles. I have found that with the shingle laying in front of you, running the long way from left to right,if you feel up both sides of the shingle, you can feel a small cut in the shingle that is perpendicular to

Re: [BlindHandyMan] testing once again

2007-05-05 Thread NLG
Could it be that your junk mail filter is gathering all the blindhandyman emails. Just something to check. Good luck. - Original Message - From: Bill Gallik To: Blind Handy Man Yahoo Group Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 02:02 Subject: [BlindHandyMan] testing once again

Re: [BlindHandyMan] testing once again

2007-05-05 Thread NLG
Yes, I did just that. - Original Message - From: Victor Gouveia To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 11:08 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] testing once again Has anyone thought of responding to Bill off-list? I mean, let's face it, if he sent a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] 3 quarter inch holes?

2007-05-13 Thread NLG
Buy a 3/4 inch spade bit. Place the board you want to drill the holes in on top of another piece of scrap wood to prevent splintering the hole when the bit comes through the first board. Or drill the hole in the board until the tip of the spade bit protrudes then turn the board over and

Re: [BlindHandyMan] 3 quarter inch holes?

2007-05-13 Thread NLG
quarter inch holes? So, it sounds like with a spade bit, you don't need a pilot hole? earlier, NLG, wrote: Buy a 3/4 inch spade bit. Place the board you want to drill the holes in on top of another piece of scrap wood to prevent splintering the hole when the bit comes through

Re: [BlindHandyMan] last week, the washer, this week the dryer

2007-05-20 Thread NLG
I believe you are on the right track. Check out both the thermostat and heating element with a ohm meter or a continuity tester. Good luck. - Original Message - From: Brice Mijares [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 10:18 Subject:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] water heater question

2007-05-21 Thread NLG
If your hot water tank has a single knob control, do this: 1. Turn the knob until you feel a click, 2. Light your bbq igniter. I despise bbq igniters. They don't always light, so I use a auto lighting propane torch to light mine. 3. Hold the flame below the poker thingee. (The poker

Re: [BlindHandyMan] safely digging holes, was How To Install a Basket Ball Hoop

2007-05-24 Thread NLG
The utility lines are usually right along your property boundary. When you call the toll free number before excavating, all utility companies are notified and will come out and mark their lines so you know where not to dig. In cases where one of their lines is on or through your property,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] neutrilizing fuil oil.

2007-05-25 Thread NLG
I had a similar problem with a 275 gallon tank in my brothers house that I remodeled last fall.After investigation, I found a couple of small pin size holes rusted through the nipple coming off the bottom of the tank. . Although all the fuel oil was supposably drained from the tank, there

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Broken pipe...

2007-05-27 Thread NLG
If you are not up to soldering, get a compression fitting and after cutting the split out, join it back together with the compression fitting. - Original Message - From: Andy LaPointe To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2007 16:03 Subject: [BlindHandyMan]

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Broken pipe...

2007-05-27 Thread NLG
fittings to hook it up. - Original Message - From: NLG To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2007 17:16 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Broken pipe... If you are not up to soldering, get a compression fitting and after cutting the split out, join it back together

Re: [BlindHandyMan] gas? hell yes I got gas (conplete)

2007-05-28 Thread NLG
Was the balloon inflated at all? The gas pressure inside your house is only ounces... maybe 3 to 4 ounces. This isn't enough pressure to inflate a balloon. In my not so humble opinion, this is a piss poor way to test for a gas leak! - Original Message - From: Shane Hecker

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Freezer Question

2007-06-14 Thread NLG
You won't really know for sure until you have a repair man take a look at it, but if you had to put freeon in it, chances are you could have a small leak in the system. - Original Message - From: Barbara To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 17:26

Re: [BlindHandyMan] The holes have been holed.

2007-06-20 Thread NLG
Try doing a search using the following entry: zircon +water level Here are the operating instructions. Operating Instructions Or, click here for a printable PDF for the WL25, or the WL25 Pro. Table with 2 columns and 13 rows WL25 Components 1. Top Hose 2. Hose Clamp 3. Hose 4. On/Off Switch

Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape error

2007-06-20 Thread NLG
Mine does this too from time to time. I have found that (at least with mine) that removing the battery and then reconnecting it will solve the problem for a short period of time, but replacing the battery with a new one takes care of the problem. Seems my unit doesn't like anything much more

Re: [BlindHandyMan] crosscut sled/dust collection

2007-06-28 Thread NLG
Yelled at? scolded? I would keep the saw, sled, vacuum system, and get a new yeller/scolder! Although, I heard the new ones aren't any better than the older ones :) - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh To: Handyman-Blind Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2007 15:30 Subject:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Trimming a door

2007-07-05 Thread NLG
If you only have to remove 1/64 of an inch, use sandpaper with a sanding block. It shouldn't take to long and you will have a nicer looking job. - Original Message - From: robert moore To: Blind Handyman Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 17:12 Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Trimming

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Talking indoor/outdoor thermometer

2007-07-06 Thread NLG
Here is what I have saved. Sorry I can't give credit to the sorce since I trimmed the header. Hope it helps. Button Information for the Talking Indoor and Outdoor Thermometer, as sold by Ann Morris, also sold by Radio Shack and others. these are usually priced around $20 all of these units

[BlindHandyMan] Talking Food Scale.

2007-07-27 Thread NLG
I am looking for a talking scale to add to my tools used in making sausage. I need one that will weigh in ounces as well as pounds. A 10 pound limit would suffice but 25 pounds would be better. If anyone is familiar with one, I would be interested in knowing how accurate it is and the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sweating toilet

2007-07-29 Thread NLG
I installed one of those kits last year and it is still holding but I am not confident that it will stay put for ever. I too was thinking of installing a mixing valve when the time comes but was wondering if anyone knows if there is some place where I can purchase a toilet that is

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Loft

2007-07-30 Thread NLG
:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of NLG Sent: Monday, July 30, 2007 6:20 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Loft First of all, if this project has to be inspected, it matters not what I, you or anyone else on this list suggests. The only thing you can do is go

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Loft

2007-07-31 Thread NLG
07:27 Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Loft Any idea where you might have purchased your talking tape from? -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of NLG Sent: Monday, July 30, 2007 9:25 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com

Re: [BlindHandyMan] gas tank fill pipes

2007-08-05 Thread NLG
I have a 1987 Chevy Caprice and the filler is under the license plates. I never knew that there was an idea that they quit putting the filler there. I would suspect that the filler could be anywhere, depending on the engineers that year. - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone

Re: [BlindHandyMan] generator Questions

2007-08-19 Thread NLG
From my experience, gasoline will last for at least a year before it goes bad and in some cases it will even last longer than that if stored in a cool place with the tank filled to the top to illiminate contact with air. Air is the greatest factor that causes the gasoline to degrade. So if

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Painting Question

2007-08-23 Thread NLG
Layers of plastic because of so many bags? Why? Can't you reuse the same bag or if it gets crudded up just replace it with a new bag? - Original Message - From: Roger Bachelder To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 11:44 Subject:

[BlindHandyMan] Basin Wrench

2007-09-13 Thread NLG
Dale, The basin wrench I have here... It's been around for ages...Has a changeable jaw that enables you to use it on somewhat larger nuts. I don't have anyone around here right now to check, so I don't know the manufacturor I would think that they still make this kind (with the changeable

Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical safety when plumbing with plastic

2007-09-14 Thread NLG
The last 2 houses that I did a complete rewire job on (from the weather head through, including meter socket, breaker box, ect and these had to be inspected, the code was to have 2 ground rods 8 feet long no farther than 5 feet apart driven into the ground for grounding the system.. -

Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical safety when plumbing with plastic

2007-09-16 Thread NLG
In my case, I asked the inspector the question about what to do if I couldn't drive the rod in because of hitting rock. He said that the rod didn't have to be driven streight down, it could be driven in at an angle or even layed in a trench as long as it was at least 30 inches deep. -

Re: [BlindHandyMan] batteries have leaked and corroded

2007-09-17 Thread NLG
Speaking of leaking batteries and corrosion...That is what happened to my new talking multi-meter. I cleaned up the corrosion and replaced the batteries with new ones but the meter will not talk. I then removed the screws holding the meter together and found a fuse inside. I replaced it and

Re: [BlindHandyMan] AC problem.

2007-09-19 Thread NLG
I would suspect that the breaker is getting week and needs to be replaced. - Original Message - From: Don To: blind handy man Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 20:58 Subject: [BlindHandyMan] AC problem. HI list, twice this cooling season, the out side unit of my central

Re: [BlindHandyMan] I wonder.

2007-09-25 Thread NLG
Not sure, but, I was told that everything in Texas is big...Could be the chickens are as big as ostriches! Pass a drumb stick please? - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 12:37 Subject: Re:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] yard light replacement

2007-09-30 Thread NLG
I seem to dimly recall (pun intended) a light bulb that was designed to buz, that you could screw into a socket (say your porch light) that blind folks were using some time ago. Does anyone remember what I'm talking about or if there is a place to buy such a bulb? - Original Message

Re: [BlindHandyMan] yard light replacement

2007-09-30 Thread NLG
, industrial and other business property. UL listed. Overall Rating 4.667 out of 5 4.7 / 5 3 of 3 would recommend this product to a friend. - Original Message - From: NLG To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2007 13:10 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] yard

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Smart Tool Level Instructions

2007-09-30 Thread NLG
Here is what I have. Not sure who to credit for sending it. Hope it helps. 1 ON/OFF -If left idle for 6 minutes, SMARTTOOL will automatically shut off. 2 HOLD - Push to freeze and unfreeze display readings. 3 LISTEN LEVEL AUDIO -Push to activate and de-activate the beeper. Beeper will

Re: [BlindHandyMan] computer problem

2007-10-25 Thread NLG
Lennie, If you look in your store folder the .dbx files should be in there. Make sure a file named folder.dbx is in there also. If they are not there, they may be somewhere else on your computer. Try doing a search for *.dbx and see if you might have duplicate .dbx files. - Original

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Reasking a question.

2007-11-06 Thread NLG
Medium Density Overlay and High Density Overlay are plywood products with a resin impregnated paper coating. They are often used for exterior painted surfaces. - Original Message - From: Max Robinson To: Blind Handyman Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 16:35 Subject:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Replacing Kitchen Sink

2007-11-20 Thread NLG
Check again. All the ones that I ever saw wern't one piece. The top part I.E. thee sink is cast iron covered with porcelain and should lift off the metal cabinet once you disconnect the drain and supply lines. If it doesn't lift off check to see if there are any clips that have to be removed

Re: [BlindHandyMan] got gas

2007-12-02 Thread NLG
Plastic is not code inside a building! Think about it...If you had a fire inside the building and it melted the plastic gas line? - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, December 02, 2007 08:42 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan]

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Refrigerator Problem

2007-12-11 Thread NLG
Could be that the condenser coils just need cleaned. They do over time accumulate dust. While you are cleaning the coils, examine the fan to make sure it is operating. If that doesn't fix the problem it could be the defrost timer. You can turn it with a screwdriver to see if it is stuck.

[BlindHandyMan] Dodge Intrepid

2008-01-07 Thread NLG
Any Dodge boys here? What kind of release is on the wire that attaches to an oil sending unit on a 2000 Dodge Intrepid? with the 2.2 engine? It is Hard to get at and when I finally get my fingers on it, I have very little room to maneuver. Thanks.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Dodge Intrepid

2008-01-07 Thread NLG
just be a male/female push on connector. If it has been leaking for a while the wire and/or the connector will probably break off in your hand, but that is an easy fix. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of NLG Sent

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Dodge Intrepid

2008-01-07 Thread NLG
at the sending unit for a little while but listen for any new noises in the engine. - Original Message - From: NLG To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 3:25 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Dodge Intrepid I will have to keep trying. I tried pulling it off

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

[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] 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

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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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

[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] 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,

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