Re: [BlindHandyMan] Barefoot mowing

2006-08-06 Thread spiro
the problem is with your seat height extenders or the shape of your seat. On Fri, 4 Aug 2006, Boop wrote: I just tried this method tonight, but it didn't work for me at all. I couldn't reach the ground from the tractor seat no matter how hard I tried. Every time I got close to the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] installing air conditioner

2006-08-06 Thread spiro
that's the short of it. beyond that, you want to do a few things. you neeed to put a level of sorts on it to make sure it will drain outside. that may mean raising the front. You want to make sure that it isn't weighing to heavily on an older or deteriated window frame. that may mean puttting

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Making smooth, straight edges

2006-08-06 Thread spiro
get a palm sander. If the one side is straight, you cut the other with the tablesaw and even it along your original line with the sander. But it will be good to not let the table saw take that line away, and put a line on both faces of the wood so you can keep the work level. Better, get a belt

Re: [BlindHandyMan] home remodeling ideas

2006-08-06 Thread spiro
I'm in the same situation as I find that the insolation in my attic must be under done. I thought of 2x 8 ft halves of ply but crossing that 20x 14 ft above the livingroom was nearly doomed to crack plaster while I lay out bats of insolation. How do we cover this? for material and personal

Re: [BlindHandyMan] IPOD

2006-08-06 Thread spiro
and if you want to connect it to your home stereo i make the cables for it. On Sun, 6 Aug 2006, Peter Mikochik wrote: if you look around the internet you can replace the firmware for the ipod with other database re-builders and convert the ipod into a regular mp3 player. just cut and paste

Re: [BlindHandyMan] I'm a pack-rat!

2006-08-06 Thread spiro
when I have been successful at this... I've thought of myself collecting space instead of letting items do it for me. Itworks for a while. On Sun, 6 Aug 2006, Barry Levine wrote: Hi Folks, I'm just writing this out of frustration with myself. My workshop, which is as old as the house...

Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Replace a Plug

2006-08-06 Thread spiro
more and more the prongs are differentiated. If this is important for the manufacturer it should be important for us. So try this: Snip through the outside jacket with a blad and peal back an inch of the outside jacket while the device is unplugged and the plug is still on the wire. Then snp

Re: [BlindHandyMan] dynamite

2006-08-12 Thread spiro
are you going to sew your wife? On Fri, 11 Aug 2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Max, Henry and list members: One of the first cases I studied in law school in the products liability course was one where a stage coach company, Wells Fargo as I recall, sued a shipper for the

RE: [BlindHandyMan] How to Operate a Snow Blower (fwd)

2006-08-12 Thread spiro
don't say Maxi or people of integrity will get sick on your shoes. Just a resistor to shunt to ground on the zap part of that collar and you'll have reduction. The proper potentiometer there and it's variable for days you are hearing well. haha x On Fri, 11 Aug 2006, Robert J. Moore wrote:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] New to the List

2006-08-14 Thread spiro
After my father finally retired his Imperial, he drove a camero for many years. That and an Austin Helie (spelling). On Sun, 13 Aug 2006, clifford wrote: Dear Larry: There are several folks like myself, who enjoy automobiles in general and some of the muscle cars of years gone by. You

Re: [BlindHandyMan] New to the List

2006-08-14 Thread spiro
Please forgive me, I meant an El Camino I'm sleepy and washn't thinking sorry. On Mon, 14 Aug 2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: After my father finally retired his Imperial, he drove a camero for many years. That and an Austin Helie (spelling). On Sun, 13 Aug 2006, clifford wrote: Dear

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tired, so tired.

2006-08-15 Thread spiro
then Theresa will really leave him and it won't reflect on her character. :) On Tue, 15 Aug 2006, Carla Jo wrote: Dan proclaimed, I want to create something that I can touch and feel and know that it is there because I made it be there. Well Dan, I had two babies without drugs, breast fed

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Measuring wood

2006-08-23 Thread spiro
a metal t-square. Mark with a scribe, (with sighted help if necessary, really it helps) on the primary measurements, and eventually more deep scribings as you need them. It's straight, it's metal it's big, and in a pinch you can use it for an electric saw guide. On Tue, 22 Aug 2006, William

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Measuring wood

2006-08-23 Thread spiro
I mean no offense, i just did something very similar with Maple 2x4. I am no carpenter. but I love my table. I measured, cut, glued, and sanded. A 1/16 difference can be sanded away, unless you are trying to fit it tight into a space, that's what I'd do. On Wed, 23 Aug 2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Very dangerous scam

2006-09-02 Thread spiro
Honestly, that doesn't look like a standard paypal email at all. They start with your name, such as Dear Goofy Dogperson, then they have the part about paying someone. So if they don't have your name, they re just fishing. Every email I've ever gotten from actual paypal has had my name in the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] ReSurge Suppressors

2006-09-21 Thread spiro
there's a great new product by PS audio, that is supposedly the best. It might be on their website. On Wed, 20 Sep 2006, Alan Siman wrote: Although I appreciated the recent email listing specs for a good surge suppressor I gave been on four web sites looking for one that meets them and

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Neighbor's Pets

2006-09-27 Thread spiro
Hire a commando covered in cat stink to lie outside with a shotgun and finish these intruders I'm sorry but I ave no tolerance for those who want to walk around my place without paying proper respect to my ownership. Feed them poisoned mice. Hire a virologist. On Wed, 27 Sep 2006, Lee A. Stone

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Neighbor's Pets

2006-09-27 Thread spiro
put out a big bowl o food atop a radio controlled claymore mine. On Wed, 27 Sep 2006, Lee A. Stone wrote: What I tried to say was a Handywoman project and at the end use a flame thrower. somebody put some better coffee on . please. Oh, just got an idea. some of you guys and gals have power

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Neighbor's Pets

2006-09-28 Thread spiro
because before the head of the ASPCA makes their proposed classifications of K9 american and Feline american come to pass it is more illegal to go to someone's home and pop them than to pop a non human intruder. But if you think they won't get the message, throw (I mean place) the body at their

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Neighbor's Pets

2006-09-28 Thread spiro
I had a moronic aunt who used those things so thoroughly that we as children could taste something funny in her christmas cookies and figured out what it was as we got older. Nausiatingly sweet numbscull! On Thu, 28 Sep 2006, Ken Hawk wrote: Hey Guys! I just Googled this one and it's

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Neighbor's Pets

2006-09-28 Thread spiro
Okay, take them to a neighbor's property sensativity class and be a progressive passifist. but if they refuse to go, what will you do? These are mindless animals. I mean the neighbors. On Thu, 28 Sep 2006, tunecollector wrote: As previously predicted, a bunch of answers involving guns or

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Blind Shooters List???

2006-09-29 Thread spiro
I think as the moderator he can email you anywhere he wants. :) (hint) On Fri, 29 Sep 2006, Larry Stansifer wrote: David, 1. This is where I first heard about it. 2. The group is associated with the Blind Handyman get together in Texas. 3. If folks are concerned about list rath please

Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure...

2006-10-19 Thread spiro
Independant Living Aids On Wed, 18 Oct 2006, Andrew J. LaPointe wrote: Clear DayHi, I have purchased a talking tape measure but, I can't remember where I got it from. I keep thinking I got it from Ann Morris. Can someone tell me where someone can get this now? I have a friend that would

Re: [BlindHandyMan] blind techniques

2006-10-19 Thread spiro
similarly, even though it may be advertising, there have been some articles that explain what a unit or substance will and will not do (CYA on the part of the company) and that is informative as well. Even if it's main benefit was to keep the company from getting hauled into liability cases.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] click ruler..

2006-10-21 Thread spiro
hi, I hope this is still valid. an email I got from the manu regarding Click Rule. Thank you for your inquiry. We accept orders via phone, fax, mail, or email and we will accept VISA or MasterCard credit cards. The English Click Rule includes 3 - 12 inch Extensions and the price is $60.00.

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Harbor Freight, a good tradeoff

2006-10-22 Thread spiro
Hi, I like www.hosereelsource.com but I'm wondering how do folks compare harbor to McMaster? Are they similar? I need a new wet/dry shop vac and am told that the new plastic tub units are strong and won't rot out like mine did :( (yeah while trying to clear a toilet clog. arg, on the bedroom

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

2006-10-23 Thread spiro
I have a beeping level, and don't know the manu. But when trying to level a washing machine top quite a few years ago, I foud there was a great varience within the beeping range. How long is this model, and what amount of rise under one end or the other will cause it to shut off? When last doing

Re: [BlindHandyMan] a handy dandy tool

2006-10-23 Thread spiro
I think Richard Marcinko also refered to them as a Navy SEAL never leave home without it tool. On Mon, 23 Oct 2006, jim wrote: hi lee I have heard them called a wire saw. they sell them up here in ely minnesota in the camp survivle stuff. jim At 03:22 PM 10/23/2006, you wrote: Ever

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Furnace issue.

2006-10-27 Thread spiro
I had something like this happening to me on a heat pump unit. The furnace is a 100K unit and the ignitor was going crazy and there was a humming or deep buzzing with it. It took getting about $200 of parts replaced. Also they said that the gas pressure was low. Turns out the oven repairman

Re: [BlindHandyMan] door stopper

2006-10-28 Thread spiro
why do you think it was slamming due to the garage door? On Sat, 28 Oct 2006, brice mijares wrote: For a couple of bucks, I went to home depot and bought me a door stopper that I screwed to the bottom of the door. This way I couldn't lose it. The door leading out the side of the garage to

Re: [BlindHandyMan] List.

2006-11-02 Thread spiro
you forgot Johnny, and Jose, But how dare you forget Glenn? heehee On Thu, 2 Nov 2006, Dale Campbell wrote: Where is all the extra help? brandy, Jack and Jim? Not to mention Bud, Miller, and Sam. Dale .At 11:49 AM 11/2/2006, you wrote: Thought you might get a kick out of this. Maybe

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Re: distroying neighbors?

2006-11-15 Thread spiro
I missed the original post, but I'm wondering if you might handyman him by sealing the situation tight with a letter from the local D.A. or a lawyer; as we all know that this is a hands off world and blind people are *off limits as far as most juries and people in general are concerned. The

Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Instal a Telephone Jack

2006-11-24 Thread spiro
I thought the part about an installers bit was very enlightening. I've done dozens of these if not 50, and have always used teflon tubing where possible. Sounds like that drill bit will be a quarter hour and drop of sweat easier when feeding the wire through. Taping it to a coat hanger also

Re: [BlindHandyMan] color indicater

2006-11-24 Thread spiro
It exists, and can help with this job. If you bundle a bunch of wire it can give off enough of the reflected color for the item to detect it and tell you. Otherwise you lie it in your palm, and it will detect the color of your palm and the wire together. So for me black wire in my palm is

Re: [BlindHandyMan] color indicater

2006-11-27 Thread spiro
I've used it on 10gauge, black and red, or black and white, though they do make smaller AC wiring it is within my experience that it works. But now can I use it for phone wire or that 24awg (guage) stuff? On Fri, 24 Nov 2006, Mickey Fixsen wrote: They don't work very well for this

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

2006-11-27 Thread spiro
Okay, depending on the kindness of Mr. Leavens, saying that there is no dumb question, i must ask this about the following. Why not use extension cords while they are looped or coiled. Is it that the loops cause a field like an inductor? I'm sure it will hit me like a truck as obvious, but

Re: [BlindHandyMan] All bungged up!

2006-11-28 Thread spiro
okay, put a vice grip on the bolt until you can get a piece of really stiff wire on it. the you can send the bolt in,or not. You want to weedle something like needle nose vice grips in between the outside of the plug and the hole. Compress the material and squeeze pull it through. If you loose

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Patching a radiator.

2006-11-28 Thread spiro
that stuff was said to be the least effective; by my hardware guy. But it is the only stuff that I've ever had success using. I put a collar and a flat on top of a small jack and not only does it perfectly cup the jack head when I place it on, (as the putty was kissed with it before it cured)

[BlindHandyMan] for Max

2006-11-28 Thread spiro
Hi Max. I think what you are doing on your fun with transistors place is great. Quite handy. I have some questions, and as a audiofile I think you'll understand what I'm asking. Please write me off list; or as a long time handy lister I'll post if you advise. Thanks

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

2006-11-28 Thread spiro
thanks, But do bird's buy or rent persons? On Wed, 29 Nov 2006, Jewel Blanch wrote: Well, I can answer the last part of that question. It is because the bird is in contact with only one wire. If it perched on one wire and then a part of its person touched the other wire, it would be

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Talking Multimeter.

2006-11-30 Thread spiro
Makes an owner of the $600+ unit a bit regretful. On Wed, 29 Nov 2006, Dale Leavens wrote: 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

RE: [BlindHandyMan] New member/experienced!

2006-12-01 Thread spiro
imho it will be positive for all On Fri, 1 Dec 2006, Jay wrote: Thanks to all who have welcomed me to the fold Jay -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Huhn Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 4:03 PM To:

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

2006-12-01 Thread spiro
or hot rum butter., or if you've had a few... better butter rub her drum. but none of us here ever take a nip. On Fri, 1 Dec 2006, Jay Williams wrote: Okay, fine, enough of the simple chitchat. Havya found solutions to counteract this freezing thing? If not, try hot buttered rum. Jay -

Re: [BlindHandyMan] hello and 3-way switches

2006-12-10 Thread spiro
I can't wrap my mind around this at all. Maybe because the reference is to the point screws and the colors are being changed. But I have one that should fix this. Get a light with a pull chain, and run two pieces of string to each doorway. What running string is bad? You were going to run wire

Re: [BlindHandyMan] hello and 3-way switches

2006-12-11 Thread spiro
then is it to assume that a totally blind person cannot know by the switch if the light is on or not, in case of doubles? On Mon, 11 Dec 2006, Dale Leavens wrote: There is no way I know of to have both switches the same way all of the time. Maybe someone can explain it to me. Let us just

Re: [BlindHandyMan] soaldering

2006-12-13 Thread spiro
do you tap the tip in a metal panbefore putting it in the holder? 470f solder dots are attention getting even with long pants and of course Holy shirts, Batman! You couldn't do wrong with a teflon work mat, really, honest, trust me. :) On Tue, 12 Dec 2006, Scott Howell wrote: Tom, there's a lot

Re: [BlindHandyMan] A Brain Teaser for you All

2006-12-13 Thread spiro
is blindfolding your F-I-L in the winter not an option? How much snow do you get? If none, could you bolt thick chicken wire to the cement, being cheaper than scarring the surface to roughen it. On Wed, 13 Dec 2006, Victor Gouveia wrote: HI All, Although I am not at home I am looking at a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] soaldering

2006-12-15 Thread spiro
I very much agree, and think that the teflon mat sold by places like tchni-tool are helpful. I use a 470f solder and it just flicks off after it cools. On Wed, 13 Dec 2006, Tom Fowle wrote: Bill, We're glad you enjoyed the magazines. We use hemostats as holders of parts that are being

Re: [BlindHandyMan] soaldering

2006-12-15 Thread spiro
that may be very helpful in tip life Tom. Where do I get these sponges? I can imagine one goes through them quickly with a 900f tip. On Wed, 13 Dec 2006, Tom Fowle wrote: Spiro, NO, you want the iron to remain tinned with some solder while it's sitting just being hot, this keeps the tip from

Re: [BlindHandyMan] finishing

2006-12-20 Thread spiro
some will say 800-1500 paper. I use an orbital and though it goes through paper faster, it moves faster thus it tires the hand slower and gives a finer feel. This is deceiving in the beginning. but as you get up past the 1200's you use more and more paper and can get a really nice smooth. Wipe

Re: [BlindHandyMan] spray paint

2006-12-21 Thread spiro
20 mins to 2 days. On Wed, 20 Dec 2006, Jennifer Jackson wrote: I just had my son spray paint some ornaments for me. About how long should I wait for them to be dry enough to handle? Jennifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Merry Christmas.

2006-12-24 Thread spiro
From here as well, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy Solstice, and Happy Hanukkah (passed). On Sun, 24 Dec 2006, Max Robinson wrote: Here's wishing all a very merry Christmas. May you find the handyman tool of your dreams under the tree tomorrow morning. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] finishing

2006-12-27 Thread spiro
. It goes through paper quickly, so in small tight places for the finest or the hardest sanding, the hands must do the job. But it's an energy saver, though not materials. On Thu, 21 Dec 2006, Dale Leavens wrote: Hi Spiro, I am curious to know if that is a random orbital sander you are using

[BlindHandyMan] what does SEER mean?

2006-12-29 Thread spiro
Hi, We had a very small C.O. leak and the teck told us the heater had to be replaced. Luckily, it was the fact that the fan wouldn't shut off, that made me decide to call the teck in the morning. So a cracked board was the cause of that, but a cracked block or exchanger was also found. Now we

[BlindHandyMan] items to locate

2006-12-29 Thread spiro
need help with the following, kind handy folks. Talking thermostat, talking to the unit is not necessary, is there more than one out there and does anyone know of the quality of them in comparison? Second, that talking multi-meter as sold in Canada, somone listed the U.S. distributor and I'd

Re: [BlindHandyMan] what does SEER mean?

2006-12-30 Thread spiro
I guess it's that It seems kind of random as most government stuff does, that tripped me at first. First, seasonal, then the idea of a standard U.S. climate, and so on. But, of course thanks., as there was more here than i got from the VAC guy. :) On Fri, 29 Dec 2006, Victor Gouveia wrote:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] items to locate

2006-12-30 Thread spiro
thank you very very much! Regards! On Fri, 29 Dec 2006, Dale Leavens wrote: Here is the information for the talking multimeter: The Nexxtech talking multimeter is available from a place called KMS Tools in Canada. Their web site is http://kmstools.com and the multimeter is listed under

Re: [BlindHandyMan] what does SEER mean?

2006-12-30 Thread spiro
wow, that puts it into perspective, where's that old ice wagon when you need him? Thanks On Fri, 29 Dec 2006, Max Robinson wrote: A 2 and a half ton airconditioner has the same cooling power as 2 and a half tons of ice melting every 24 hours. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: [EMAIL

Re: [BlindHandyMan] speaking multimeters and measures.

2006-12-30 Thread spiro
Hey, this is not sarcastic. Build yourself up, and make yourself a better you. It can be tough or easy, but the more you believe in what you are doing and press forward the easier the job will come out by momentum if nothing else. Keep the power plant and circulation systems clean and even if

Re: [BlindHandyMan] speaking multimeters and measures.

2006-12-30 Thread spiro
sounds like the pendulum opposite of the wife beater. Neither are usefull in the training of enlightened children. In fact they make me nearly physically sick. On Sun, 31 Dec 2006, Jewel Blanch wrote: quoting someone (perhaps Steve Allan): A woman will reach down your throat: tear your heart

Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting baseboards or trim

2007-01-09 Thread spiro
only because I know my own mistake likelyhood, may I remind that the angle should slope away from the room in most cases with this cutting? No offense intended, but I've got uh duh all over me before. On Tue, 9 Jan 2007, Scott Howell wrote: Thanks Cliff and yeah I'd love to use a coping saw,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] self repairing paint

2007-01-12 Thread spiro
It must be a super fluid. :) On Fri, 12 Jan 2007, Lenny McHugh wrote: Hi All, We sure had an interesting phenomena with a painted railing. This railing was painted about 3 years ago so the paint is totally cured by now especially in a home with hot air heat. Anyway a little while ago my

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Question

2007-01-16 Thread spiro
I advise people to take it to a WATCH REPAIR for this. consider a Jeweler just the sales end of it. On Tue, 16 Jan 2007, Trouble wrote: Most Jewelers won't touch doing the replacement of watch batteries. Not even radioshack will do that job anymore, not even if they sell the watch. So if you

Re: [BlindHandyMan] lights on or off

2007-01-16 Thread spiro
you could always wire an outlet onto it. Go out of the switch into an outlet, and make sure the returns are all correct, of course grounds where applicable. You may not need the outlet, but could tell by plugging something in to it if it were on. Try something like a lamp in the outlet. No

Re: [BlindHandyMan] lights on or off

2007-01-17 Thread spiro
Dr. Benham has allowed his family to continue the business and we all miss his conversation and teaching. I don't know if he ever answers the phone anymore. Remember the area code has changed to 610. The are located on lancaster avenue in berwyn PA. On Tue, 16 Jan 2007, Lenny McHugh wrote:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Lights on or off

2007-01-17 Thread spiro
why not? keep the one at the top. On Tue, 16 Jan 2007, Robert J. Moore wrote: Hi group Would it be safe and practicle for him to remove one of the switches and put a cover plate over the whole and just use the one remaining switch? That is providing he does have a switch at the top and a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Lights on or off

2007-01-17 Thread spiro
how about a radio remote? Something with a left button is off and right button is on? Have a remote in each place where there is a light switch and viola! Anything like that out there? They make remotes for decorative led lighting, it must exist. On Tue, 16 Jan 2007, Lenny McHugh wrote: That

Re: [BlindHandyMan] mini belt sanders

2007-01-18 Thread spiro
that's a 38mph scooter. the only reason I'd like a palm sander more than a belt is for that flat that really lets me get into 3 sided corners.. Take a look at it, if it's little snout seems like it would get you into places... then for that money, why not? On Thu, 18 Jan 2007, Lenny McHugh

Re: [BlindHandyMan] The Next Generation Of Power for Tools

2007-01-20 Thread spiro
great article Ray. On Mon, 22 Jan 2007, Ray Boyce wrote: Hi The Next Generation of Power Tools Ever wondered how cell phones and laptops keep getting more compact and lighter in weight? Part of the answer comes from the breakthrough lithium-ion battery technology. These compact

Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting synthetic line

2007-01-21 Thread spiro
I think there is a took called a hot knife as it was recommended to me over and over before I hopped the hurdle and got to a level in something else where I didn't need it. Squeezing the recently cut line through something like a roll of cardboard might save the fingers some. But what I think

Re: [BlindHandyMan] antique vise

2007-01-21 Thread spiro
that and the rubber O ring and he should be set. On Sat, 20 Jan 2007, R S Enterprises wrote: just to tag onto this If you buy a round head bolt and buy a acorn nut to put on the end, then both ends will be smooth. you will need to cut off the excess threads and file a little

RE: [BlindHandyMan] general electric braille typewriter

2007-01-22 Thread spiro
very cool. Didn't know there was a P.C. hook up. Interesting stuff that has passed some of us by. :) On Mon, 22 Jan 2007, William Stephan wrote: These were actually a modified IBM Model D electric typewriter. And, yes, you could really Braille quickly with one, and it was entirely possible

[BlindHandyMan] (unknown)

2007-01-23 Thread spiro
question, what am I going to find? I would like to utilize the space under the peak of my roof. I have a brick house. I think there are cinder block walls on the dividing wall between me and the neighbor.. Not sure there. But there is a space that is up to 6ft high above my living space. I want

Re: [BlindHandyMan] (unknown) what's in a atic

2007-01-24 Thread spiro
Thanks, what about the 20ft spans? how does chipboard differ from plywood? is there more glue in it? Stronger, lighter? I was thinking 2X8 for the size of the hole. Right angles to the joists distributes the weight best? Anything else I should know? Thanks On Tue, 23 Jan 2007, R S

Re: [BlindHandyMan] bamboo floors

2007-01-24 Thread spiro
when I was a kid, my first family doctor had what must have been dark stained bamboo wall panelling. That was the most amazing stuff. I didn't like how dark it was in there, but loved staring at the walls. On Wed, 24 Jan 2007, Dan Rossi wrote: A friend of mine just installed a bamboo floor.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] (unknown) what's in a atic

2007-01-25 Thread spiro
get up there. On Wed, 24 Jan 2007, Dale Leavens wrote: Spiro, I wouldn't recommend oriented strand board or other particle boards for any flooring. Mostly it is heavier than plywood and not as strong. The direction of things like OSB (oriented strand board and all other particle boards doesn't

Re: [BlindHandyMan] fixing AC adapters and a tip

2007-01-26 Thread spiro
watch out for FS as that kind of thing may put them in a Urine glow of happiness and it may make them void any waranty. Why ever so? Because they didn't get the money. Also, if the job was done incorrectly, it may cause internal damages. Just a wary thought On Thu, 25 Jan 2007, GenePoole

Re: [BlindHandyMan] fixing AC adapters and a tip

2007-01-28 Thread spiro
someone asked me, if batteries plus will do a BNS, will they also be familiar with a Braill Note? This person doesn't know the battery #, and can't get the fourth screw loose on the back. Would Batteries Plus even touch it? Anyone with experience? I was told by them that Humanware wanted almost

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Changing a power chord

2007-01-29 Thread spiro
I want to address the speaker part of this message. Find out the wattage of the amp first. Then listen to it through good headphones, if there is a headphone jack. If your headphones find it has true full range sound, you might consider a full range cabinet (for the cymbals, hats, and snare of

Re: [BlindHandyMan] A Little Bit on Speakers

2007-01-29 Thread spiro
Hi Ray, Great article. Very little to dispute. i realize you are not the author, so please take no offense. DynAudio is no longer selling parts; however, they'd rather charge a great deal more by building their own line of speakers. I will, to an extent, miss them. Also, the amount of internal

Re: [BlindHandyMan] A Little Bit on Speakers

2007-01-30 Thread spiro
years eve and then blast it at midnight. When I read your article, I realized I forgot about MDF. But HDF is great too! Best On Thu, 1 Feb 2007, Ray Boyce wrote: Hi Spiro Glad you liked it but I did not have time to edit it I got called away. All the articles I post are heavily cleaned up so

[BlindHandyMan] important speaker note

2007-01-30 Thread spiro
Hi, as I said to Ray earlier today, I thought my message on speaker assembly was rushed. I found what wha bothering me as I was walking to work. I said that one should go from the posative 1/4 inch jack to the last negative then to the first posative... well from that point it goes wrong. I

Re: [BlindHandyMan] A Little Bit on Speakers

2007-01-30 Thread spiro
Hi, Dynaudio is still used by high enders in their home listening. Sounds like you are describing near field monitors. Yes on the cabling. I personally love the sound of gold plated silver wire. But not everything need be XLR, as single ended can, in extremely superior systems be as quiet or

Re: [BlindHandyMan] A Little Bit on Speakers

2007-01-30 Thread spiro
I wish I knew you when your tweeters were blown. I have a set of the $600 per pair (I forget) Essoteck or Essotar tweeters. They are a very musical silk tweeter. What is the conductor material in the cables you use? I understand they have gold plated pins. But do you know the base metal, or the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] important speaker note

2007-01-30 Thread spiro
That's quite kind Dan. I go a bit a la carte, so I hope you will have the time to hash it out off list. Write me, feel welcome. On Tue, 30 Jan 2007, Dan Rossi wrote: Spiro, You dah man! As soon as I get my shit together, I will be coming to you for some speakers. Nice job. -- Blue

Re: [BlindHandyMan] A Little Bit on Speakers

2007-01-30 Thread spiro
yes, Nutrix, they are a gold plated brass. There are only two finer, Sonic Connections, gold over HCC, or Xhadow Silver over HCC. Personally I very much dislike WBT. First they use brass and not copper. When they do use copper they put a nickle plate as a substraight under the gold. I think

Re: [BlindHandyMan] The back yard shop is here.

2007-01-30 Thread spiro
wow, convenience, I could go for that kind of building. On Tue, 30 Jan 2007, Max Robinson wrote: It was very interesting. The building arrived on a trailer being pulled by a big pickup truck. There was another building on the trailer with it, going to somebody else. He parked in the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Radiation Test

2007-02-01 Thread spiro
you only turn it on if you want really hot calls. They both work on microwaves, so if the phone doesn't ring you are protected from leakage of the oven. On Thu, 1 Feb 2007, David Ferrin wrote: It would most likely explode if you turn the oven on my friend. David Ferrin - Original

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Shopping in the dark

2007-02-01 Thread spiro
it isn't just us guys. My wife comments on how folks use cleanser and it looks clean; but it leaves grit that to her feels the same as what she cleans to remove. But we all know the other side is that stains don't have texture in all instances. I notice what I can without crawling around under

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Shopping in the dark

2007-02-01 Thread spiro
no save that line for when you can really use it. Like if they say you are complaing that they keep moving the construction, that they've had blocking an important intersection for a month, that you are doing all you can to learn your way around, on your way to work. Then you tell them that

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Radiation Test

2007-02-02 Thread spiro
my finger, or the door? On Thu, 1 Feb 2007, Tom Fowle wrote: After a short design conference here among three engineers, We don't believe the cell phone test. There is no way to determine how much signal loss is being caused by the microwave's cabinet. It could be that just a few DB of

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cell Phone Radiation Frequently Asked Questions

2007-02-02 Thread spiro
Great post Ray! Paraphrase: Most phones made today are above these safety limits proposed by the FCC. Um, so why aren't we hearing about giant fines!? They hit radio shock jocks with million dollar fines, but the phones give people cancerous tumors and we don't hear about thos fines? Another

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cell Phone Radiation Frequently Asked Questions

2007-02-03 Thread spiro
um, yeah,I'm embarrassed. The Boo Bird has graced my shoulder with a born yesterday birthday cake. Humbly, best regards On Sat, 3 Feb 2007, Max Robinson wrote: You wrote. Um, so why aren't we hearing about giant fines!? Because this isn't real. It's just one of those made up internet

Re: [BlindHandyMan] whole shop air filter installation

2007-02-06 Thread spiro
great job. You've got the measuring and jig thing down better than I. But that raising the unit trick felt familiar. Might one ask what it cost? Does this place ship or have an on-line catalog? On Tue, 6 Feb 2007, Mickey Fixsen wrote: Hi. I just recently bought a Delta 50-875 whole shop

Re: [BlindHandyMan] whole shop air filter installation

2007-02-06 Thread spiro
let us know how it does on things like smells, mineral spirits and such. That gets throughout my houseand smells like burnt plastics whenever a flame source is lit. Dryer, oven, and such. I know my garage isn't safe for car exhaust. It would fail inspection for sure. On Tue, 6 Feb 2007,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] The floor.

2007-02-13 Thread spiro
best of luck to you energetic Sir! On Mon, 12 Feb 2007, Dan Rossi wrote: Well, after weeks of work, the floor is still not done. As a refresher, we purchased the pre-finished oak hardwood floor and carried ten 60 pound boxes up the four flights of steps and along the courtyard and stacked

Re: [BlindHandyMan] What's the URL?

2007-02-13 Thread spiro
c.crane is the company 1 800 522 8863 is the phone ccradio.com is the web I believe On Tue, 13 Feb 2007, Max Robinson wrote: A couple of weeks ago I toured the electronics stores in BG and asked about FM transmitters. They didn't seem to know what I was talking about. Explaining that I

Re: [BlindHandyMan] What's the URL?

2007-02-15 Thread spiro
very hth, they are nice folks and will mail you a catalog on tape too. On Wed, 14 Feb 2007, Max Robinson wrote: I went there and ordered two of them. Sometimes I want to send from the computer to the main stereo and others from the main stereo to the computer room. Regards. Max. K 4 O D

Re: [BlindHandyMan] What's the URL?

2007-02-15 Thread spiro
there was a discussion on here maybe two or three years ago, regarding two types of fm transmitter. I forget all the details, and don't have the emails, but I know that c crane had one of what were thought to be the two best, thus the discussion, to the best of my knowledge. I hope this is

Re: [BlindHandyMan] what to know about replacing your central unit

2007-02-16 Thread spiro
just went through that myself. No, didn't wake up dead on morning. But the exchanger was cracked. Pricing I got was for an 80% efficiency 80KBTU forced air, with a 13 seer A.C. unit for under $7000, and since it was their off season they wee willing to toss in a humidifier and purifier. 92%

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