Re: [BlindHandyMan] Maytag dishwasher

2010-06-08 Thread Alan Paganelli
Several years ago our dish washer gave up the ghost. It was probably 20 years old too. We were going to get somebody out here to have a look at it. The guy quoted us a price of around 300 bucks give or take. I said for that kind of money I'll just buy another one. This guy then says it would

Re: [BlindHandyMan] outlet timers

2010-06-09 Thread Alan Paganelli
Jennifer, all the such timers I've seen all have a dial you set for 2 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours etc. You then set when you want the timer to switch on such as in 2 hours, 4 hours, etc. Then there is another button for when you want it to switch off. Again the same kind of thing. 8 hours, 10

Re: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven

2010-06-10 Thread Alan Paganelli
The talking probe thermometer works even if you just stick it in the hot air in the oven. It takes only 5 to 10 seconds to reach the temperature but it's real purpose is to measure the internal temperature of meat. Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven

2010-06-10 Thread Alan Paganelli
unit was guessing. Accuracy ain't so easy Tom On Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 02:52:57PM -0700, Alan Paganelli wrote: The talking probe thermometer works even if you just stick it in the hot air in the oven. It takes only 5 to 10 seconds to reach the temperature but it's real purpose is to measure

Re: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven

2010-06-10 Thread Alan Paganelli
I think speak to me catalog has the same thing for 5 bucks less. I got mine last year when they were only 25 dollars. My thermometer came with the battery terminals squashed down. My sighted wife took a real small Allan wrench and used the short leg to slide it under the contact and lift it

Re: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven

2010-06-11 Thread Alan Paganelli
On Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 02:52:57PM -0700, Alan Paganelli wrote: The talking probe thermometer works even if you just stick it in the hot air in the oven. It takes only 5 to 10 seconds to reach the temperature but it's real purpose is to measure the internal temperature of meat. Alan

Re: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven

2010-06-11 Thread Alan Paganelli
and it is $5.00 more than the blind mice. Theirs will be $39.99. - Original Message - From: Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 5:48 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven I think speak to me catalog has

Re: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven

2010-06-11 Thread Alan Paganelli
was thinking that if I left the oven on for about 45 minutes I could touch the probe to the metal rack. The rack should be the same temp and not be affected by the air escaping. - Original Message - From: Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tacumseh engine carbeurator question

2010-06-11 Thread Alan Paganelli
As luck would have it, I went to small engine school in 1980 and worked on both Brigs and Stratton and Tacumseh3.5 horsepower engines. It sounds like you've got a real old engine. They've just about wiped out all the small engine guys. Everything on the new stuff is throw-away. I talked to

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tacumseh engine carbeurator question

2010-06-12 Thread Alan Paganelli
. Thanks. Dale Leavens. - Original Message - From: Alan Paganelli To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2010 12:13 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tacumseh engine carbeurator question As luck would have it, I went to small engine school in 1980 and worked

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tacumseh engine carbeurator question

2010-06-12 Thread Alan Paganelli
They use to be something like 6 bucks if memory serves correctly but finding one might not be easy. I don't even have anything around here with the exception of a weed eater and when that quits, we pitch it and get a new one and like I said, I took the course in 1980 so anything I know is 30

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tacumseh engine carbeurator question

2010-06-12 Thread Alan Paganelli
, thanks for sending it along. Always thought back in the day, I would have liked to do this, as a side job. talk later. From: Alan Paganelli Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2010 9:43 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tacumseh engine carbeurator question I never

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tacumseh engine carbeurator question

2010-06-12 Thread Alan Paganelli
repair/replacement than the Briggs did. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Alan Paganelli Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2010 09:43 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tacumseh engine

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tacumseh engine carbeurator question

2010-06-12 Thread Alan Paganelli
You can find parts online now but Dale lives in Canada so that is a bit harder to get parts there. I bet the Canadian Tire stores can find tune up parts. - Original Message - From: Alan Paganelli To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2010 10:52 AM

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tacumseh engine carbeurator question

2010-06-13 Thread Alan Paganelli
- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Alan Paganelli Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2010 09:43 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tacumseh engine carbeurator question

2010-06-13 Thread Alan Paganelli
%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Alan Paganelli Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2010 09:43 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tacumseh engine carbeurator question I never liked BS and the rest of the American engines. Not a baring

Re: [BlindHandyMan] older homes - what to look for

2010-06-14 Thread Alan Paganelli
The guy's full of it. The house I grew up in was of that type. The glass was always cold and formed ice. You could put storm windows on the outside which would give you several inches between the windows which would help. Isn't inspections mandatory in your state with selling a home? You

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Basement stairs

2010-06-14 Thread Alan Paganelli
Carpeting hides a multitude of sins! Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on the Yamaha Tyros keyboard. I often add files so check back regularly! The albums in Technics format formerly on my

Re: [BlindHandyMan] warranty

2010-06-14 Thread Alan Paganelli
And in general, the more you paid for it, the more it's worth it. Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on the Yamaha Tyros keyboard. I often add files so check back regularly! The albums in

Re: [BlindHandyMan] older homes - what to look for

2010-06-14 Thread Alan Paganelli
You too huh. Well he just had a fact or two wrong but I suppose they are better. Better then no window at all but not by much. grin Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on the Yamaha Tyros

[BlindHandyMan] Summer Fans

2010-06-14 Thread Alan Paganelli
We bought a tower fan for our bed room. The motor has 3 speeds, (L M and H) There is a remote control that uses 2 triple (A)batteries. There is a button for oscillation or hold, a sleep timer which is very blind friendly. Each press of the button gives you an hour up to 12 hours before

Re: [BlindHandyMan] older homes - what to look for

2010-06-14 Thread Alan Paganelli
The funny thing about those single pane windows is, I remember them mostly because of having frost on the glass around Christmas time. Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on the Yamaha Tyros

Re: [BlindHandyMan] older homes - what to look for

2010-06-14 Thread Alan Paganelli
will improve my position and that house will drop in price. grin. tnx, On Jun 14, 2010, at 12:18 PM, Alan Paganelli wrote: The guy's full of it. The house I grew up in was of that type. The glass was always cold and formed ice. You could put storm windows on the outside which would give you

Re: [BlindHandyMan] older homes - what to look for

2010-06-14 Thread Alan Paganelli
Hey, it never hurts to look and you never know, one day you might be in the right place at the right time. Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on the Yamaha Tyros keyboard. I often add files so

Re: [BlindHandyMan] downloaded games help

2010-06-15 Thread Alan Paganelli
He has other games that are self voicing and require no screen reader and for anybody who still has one, even dos games for your old 4-86 dos computer. Mine is sitting in a closet somewhere. Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find files of my

Re: [BlindHandyMan] convert fluorescent t12 to t8 bulbs

2010-06-16 Thread Alan Paganelli
Lenny, I just don't remember but if nobody else has the answer for you, why not call Home Depot and put the question to them. If you don't like the answer or you think the guy is an idiot, either call another store or call back later when the idiot is likely on lunch brake. Alan Please click

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Testing for Mold?

2010-06-17 Thread Alan Paganelli
The only thing I know about those purification systems is they clamed to filter out the spoors of mold. I think I remember reading something about this on the Consumer Reports web site about this topic but that was several years back. You might try them anyway. http://www.consumerreports.org

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Air Purification Systems

2010-06-17 Thread Alan Paganelli
Dale, has anybody ever asked you where Roy was? Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on the Yamaha Tyros keyboard. I often add files so check back regularly! The albums in Technics format

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Air Purification Systems

2010-06-18 Thread Alan Paganelli
leavens. - Original Message - From: Alan Paganelli To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 6:51 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Air Purification Systems Dale, has anybody ever asked you where Roy was? Alan Please click on: http

[BlindHandyMan] Air filters and hype

2010-06-18 Thread Alan Paganelli
Last summer at the end of July, our air conditioner fan died. Seeing as how the house was built in 86 and is a manufactured home, it wasn't a big surprise. We live in Las Vegas where the summers are brutal. This particular day the temperature in the house reached 102 degrees. We took bids

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Nail gun options

2010-06-18 Thread Alan Paganelli
I got a good deal on an air compressor several years. I don't remember the brand name but Home Depot was selling a 22 gallon air compressor with 6 air tools for $199. It came with a 30 foot hose but if you needed longer just buy another hose. That offer was so popular with in 6 months it

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Rockwell JawHorse

2010-06-18 Thread Alan Paganelli
LOL! that reminds me of when I asked my wife Suzanne for a new band saw for Christmas. On Christmas morning after the presents had been unwrapped, she said go out to the shop. There you'll find one of your presents I didn't have time to wrap. There was my new band saw. After dinner I

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Rockwell JawHorse

2010-06-18 Thread Alan Paganelli
Sounds like I may have dated her once myself but I'm pretty sure though her jaws could open farther! grin Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on the Yamaha Tyros keyboard. I often add files so

Re: [BlindHandyMan] convert from t12

2010-06-18 Thread Alan Paganelli
Some times you have those days. Other times it starts out as a 10 minute job and turns into an all day event. Then the wife usually isn't happy at all and when the wife's not happy, nobody's happy! Okay all the guys know that's true and for all the angry ladies, my name is Lenny! Alan

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Rockwell JawHorse

2010-06-19 Thread Alan Paganelli
And there's a joke in that 3 legs too but this isn't the list for that kind of joke! grin Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on the Yamaha Tyros keyboard. I often add files so check back

Re: [BlindHandyMan] convert from t12

2010-06-19 Thread Alan Paganelli
@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 7:30 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] convert from t12 Gee! Thank you my friend - Original Message - From: Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 8:59 PM Subject: Re

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Rockwell JawHorse

2010-06-19 Thread Alan Paganelli
my pay docked moderator - Original Message - From: Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2010 8:13 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Rockwell JawHorse And there's a joke in that 3 legs too but this isn't the list

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Rockwell JawHorse

2010-06-20 Thread Alan Paganelli
So we'll expect a full report once you've had time to explore all it's possibilities. Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on the Yamaha Tyros keyboard. I often add files so check back

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

2010-06-20 Thread Alan Paganelli
You could. But it would be cheaper just to buy the jaw-horse in the end! grin Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on the Yamaha Tyros keyboard. I often add files so check back regularly! The

Re: [BlindHandyMan] removeing marks from a table

2010-06-20 Thread Alan Paganelli
A friend of mine insists that a paste made of cigarette ashes and water painted on the ring over night removes them. I quit smoking in 1998 after having a heart attack so I don't recommend that myself but it got me to quit cold turkey so I don't know where I'd lay hands on any. Alan Please

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Rockwell Jaw Horse

2010-06-21 Thread Alan Paganelli
Well, let us know what you figure out about it. Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on the Yamaha Tyros keyboard. I often add files so check back regularly! The albums in Technics format

Re: [BlindHandyMan] ironing board repair

2010-06-28 Thread Alan Paganelli
Me too. Quick and easy and would work about as well as anything else and if it doesn't, you can still go the new ironing board route. tapping screws are something most of us might even have a few out in the shop. Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] airconditioners

2010-07-01 Thread Alan Paganelli
Centeral air. Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on the Yamaha Tyros keyboard. I often add files so check back regularly! The albums in Technics format formerly on my website are still

Re: [BlindHandyMan] airconditioners

2010-07-01 Thread Alan Paganelli
It sounds like central air might be a better way to go? I've never heard of these. Anybody want to explaine? Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on the Yamaha Tyros keyboard. I often add

Re: [BlindHandyMan] airconditioners

2010-07-01 Thread Alan Paganelli
I thought about retrofitting after I sent my message. Maybe I just need more coffee! Thanks for the info though. Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on the Yamaha Tyros keyboard. I often add

Re: [BlindHandyMan] tread mill greese

2010-07-02 Thread Alan Paganelli
And as I recall, it doesn't take much either to do the job but I agree, it makes the deck as slick as an ice skating rink. Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on the Yamaha Tyros keyboard. I

Re: [BlindHandyMan] My watch.

2010-07-02 Thread Alan Paganelli
Yes, as a matter of fact I do. I notice that Radio Shack is now selling their famous 4 alarm talking watch again. It also has a timer on it but I can't remember if it also has the count down timer as well but it does have at least one timer and at $19.99 it won't drive you to the poor house.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Basements Again!

2010-07-02 Thread Alan Paganelli
Has the basement been sealed against moisture in the past? For the spiders and creepy crawlies, you can get a tank sprayer and bug killer at the hardware store. It's easy enough to mix and pet and child safe. Spraying should be done once a month to keep the bugs under control. If the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] last to tip

2010-07-07 Thread Alan Paganelli
I had that problem on an older computer. A guy told me to turn off hibernation. I did and didn't have that trouble again but it was on a laptop. Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Painting a tin roof.

2010-07-08 Thread Alan Paganelli
Wouldn't that look like crap on a black shingled roof though? Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on the Yamaha Tyros keyboard. I often add files so check back regularly! The albums in Technics

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Dryer Problem

2010-07-12 Thread Alan Paganelli
I tried this once and got the bobby pin out and decided to never do it again. It turned into an all day job and I finally got it all back together and had help with a lot of luck too. I just quit buying brand new dryers. When mine quits for what ever reason, we go down to a used washer and

Re: [BlindHandyMan] New Bed?

2010-07-14 Thread Alan Paganelli
I would take a look at the comfort select beds. They let each person select their own comfort number. My wife and I tried them out of all places, at Camping World for RVs and I liked my setting of 80. She liked her side at 89. The scale is 0 to 100 so the difference between our 2 comfort

Re: [BlindHandyMan] New Bed?

2010-07-14 Thread Alan Paganelli
: RE: [BlindHandyMan] New Bed? Hey Alan, I saw what appears to be an air bed such as these at Matress King for around $500. Cy From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Alan Paganelli Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 1:07 PM

Re: [BlindHandyMan] New Bed?

2010-07-19 Thread Alan Paganelli
[mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Alan Paganelli Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 1:07 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] New Bed? I would take a look at the comfort

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Outside water faucet

2010-07-29 Thread Alan Paganelli
I just changed my outside water faucets a few months back. Their made of some kind of plastic now and they just glue in place onto Pex pipe. The job took about 5 minutes. We have PVC pipe to the outside faucets. I used a hacksaw to cut off the old brass ones, cleaned up the end of the pipe

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Outside water faucet

2010-07-29 Thread Alan Paganelli
throughout including to outside.Hoping there are other options other than gluing faucet to Pex as that part will be in the wall and not easy to fix if a leak occurs. Al -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Alan

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Outside water faucet

2010-07-29 Thread Alan Paganelli
longer it lasts and if it's the same. Talk to you later. Blaine - Original Message - From: Alan Paganelli To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 11:51 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Outside water faucet Yeah, we had the hole house re piped 2 or 3 years

Re: [BlindHandyMan] help with new talking multimeter

2010-07-30 Thread Alan Paganelli
I somehow missed it if somebody posted the link as to where to buy one of these talking meters as my talking Radio Shack multimeter died a long time ago and can't get parts for it so I could use a new one. Thanks in advance! Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Copper/pex pipe comparison

2010-07-31 Thread Alan Paganelli
It depends on your level of paranoia. Let me give you an example. We were camping in the mountains at an established camp grounds. It had only out houses which were well made and kept clean. Well, as clean as such things can be. The water came from a pipe and spicket coming up out of the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Copper/pex pipe comparison

2010-07-31 Thread Alan Paganelli
by air. I am not concerned with that. But we inject too much plastic. But we cannot always avoid it. John http://WhiteCane.org http://BlindWoodWorker.com http://HolyTeaClub.comcom\whitecane http://anellos.ws - Original Message - From: Alan Paganelli To: blindhandyman

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Dial indicator or audible calipers

2010-08-01 Thread Alan Paganelli
I'm not sure that when your talking that tight a measurement that any talking device would be very accurate. I have a Starit micrometer for the blind but it's a 2 to 3 inch and even at that, you have to use your fingernail as it dips into indentations. It's time consuming to read but it does

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Dial indicator or audible calipers

2010-08-01 Thread Alan Paganelli
to sharpen it. - Original Message - From: Alan Paganelli To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2010 2:16 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Dial indicator or audible calipers I'm not sure that when your talking that tight a measurement that any talking device

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Raddling heat pump

2010-08-01 Thread Alan Paganelli
The part about protecting it as much as possible is very true. It depends on the shape of the pad. If it's full of cracks etc, you might be better off just to move it into an area where it is better protected and just get a new pad and have it fully supported. The nice part about that is you

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Raddling heat pump

2010-08-02 Thread Alan Paganelli
the first time because I sure do not want to come back and do it again. If I leave it where it is, I will have to do something to permanently fix the situation. THe pad is this plastic thing the unit sits on. I guess they do not poor concrete pads any longer. On Aug 1, 2010, at 8:48 PM, Alan

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Dial indicator or audible calipers

2010-08-02 Thread Alan Paganelli
The micrometer though can be locked on a setting if it needs to be a specific number every time. Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on the Yamaha Tyros keyboard. I often add files so check

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Supporting a chimney

2010-08-03 Thread Alan Paganelli
I think I'd ask him for more of an explanation before doing anything else and see what he says. Then take it from there. If you think he's full of it you don't have to agree to it or get a second opinion. Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find

Re: [BlindHandyMan] mower issue

2010-08-03 Thread Alan Paganelli
I'd replace the air filter first and see what that buys me. Even the washable filters need replacing every now and then. The engine quits because it isn't getting fuel or air or spark. The way you describe it, it sounds like a dirty air filter blocking off a good supply of air. Alan Please

Re: [BlindHandyMan] mower issue

2010-08-03 Thread Alan Paganelli
I'd replace the air filter first and try this second. Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on the Yamaha Tyros keyboard. I often add files so check back regularly! The albums in Technics format

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Raddling heat pump

2010-08-03 Thread Alan Paganelli
2010, Alan Paganelli wrote: Yeah they do. We just spent good money here. There is a utility pedestal which sits on a concrete pad outside. The pedestal exists exclusively to hold up the electric meter. The power company insists it's our responsibility to replace it as the old one rusted out

Re: [BlindHandyMan] mower issue

2010-08-03 Thread Alan Paganelli
Not necessarily. If the air filter is to dirty the air isn't getting in the carburetor and loosing the gas cap fools you into thinking it's the cap. Clean or replace the air filter first. Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find files of my

Re: [BlindHandyMan] mower issue

2010-08-03 Thread Alan Paganelli
Stable and other products like it are intended to stabilize gas when stored over the winter in lawn Mohrs and other such equipment. Works in the 6 gallon gas can for outboard motors for boats too. Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find files of

Re: [BlindHandyMan] mower issue

2010-08-03 Thread Alan Paganelli
And it's been around 30 or 40 years too. Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on the Yamaha Tyros keyboard. I often add files so check back regularly! The albums in Technics format formerly on

Re: [BlindHandyMan] roof damage

2010-08-05 Thread Alan Paganelli
I would suspect that if the damage is that large that there is more damage you can't see and it's problem that the roof is weak in spots. Crawling around on a roof that has no damage is a risky business to start with and when you toss in possible water damage it could turn deadly and very

Re: [BlindHandyMan] roof damage

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

[BlindHandyMan] Tricks of the trade

2010-08-05 Thread Alan Paganelli
You just put this horrified look on your face, look all around like some other dude did it, turn to the audience and give them the biggest s**t-eating grin you can, and say oops and end the oops on an upward slant as you shrug your shoulders then say, for my next trick, I'm going to saw a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Buying a new Bed?

2010-08-07 Thread Alan Paganelli
When we had a water bed, it sat on a heavy duty standard frame. When we got rid of the water bed we kept the frame and are still using it.If we ever get another new bed, we'll still keep the frame. This frame is both a standard size or a queen size. Neither my wife or I want a queen.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Buying a new Bed?

2010-08-07 Thread Alan Paganelli
Claudia, We have a metal bed frame that is standard or queen. The queen is 6 inches wider then the standard with 3 inches on a side and the length is the same. Where the head board would be on the frame isa plate with holes in it. This plate holds the box spring esembly from shooting off the

[BlindHandyMan] Easy to Assemble! Takes only 20 minutes

2010-08-07 Thread Alan Paganelli
wonderful was one of the words I used to describe it. (LOLLOLLOL) Cy, The Anasazi From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Alan Paganelli Sent: Saturday, August 07, 2010 7:28 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan

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

2010-08-07 Thread Alan Paganelli
together for my brothers. These were peddle cars that now remind you of a go-cart. Sure wish we still had them, last week on the History Channel there was a program about antiques. These cars now sell from $1,200 to $1,500. -- From: Alan Paganelli

Re: [BlindHandyMan] convert vcr tapes

2010-08-07 Thread Alan Paganelli
It will depend on how you want to do it. With some, you can connect your VCR's audio out and video out to audio and video in on a computer if your computer is so equipped and assuming of course you have the necessary software, you basically copy the audio and video to your computer's hard

Re: [BlindHandyMan] convert vcr tapes

2010-08-07 Thread Alan Paganelli
review did not recommend it for a 64 bit machine. Since I have win 7 32 bit I do not foresee a problem. I have been wrong too many times before. Just hoping that maybe someone used one of the devices. -- From: Alan Paganelli alanandsuza

Re: [BlindHandyMan] batteries

2010-08-15 Thread Alan Paganelli
Rechargibles are only 1.2V rather then 1.5V Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on the Yamaha Tyros keyboard. I often add files so check back regularly! The albums in Technics format formerly

Re: [BlindHandyMan] batteries

2010-08-16 Thread Alan Paganelli
they can? But that's like 2x4 isn't it? I can't respect it. On Sun, 15 Aug 2010, Alan Paganelli wrote: Rechargibles are only 1.2V rather then 1.5V Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played

Re: [BlindHandyMan] batteries

2010-08-16 Thread Alan Paganelli
You should never replace only part of the battery load because of the reasons Max has given. You either replace them all or none at all. It and the voltages of rechargibles aren't right for every occasion. Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Buying a new Bed?

2010-08-16 Thread Alan Paganelli
Once he's in the bed, all is equal. The height of the bed after he is in the bed and sleeping has nothing to do with anything. A bed that sits lower to the floor may make it easier or him to get into and out of but the actual height has nothing to do with it once he is in it. The answer

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Buying a new Bed?

2010-08-17 Thread Alan Paganelli
There are also springs in the new mattresses. It's why their so thick. They provide better support then the old stuffed only ones. When my wife insisted on a new mattress and box springs, my back problems mostly went away. I think I've had 3 episodes of my back going out. I can tell because

Re: [BlindHandyMan] refrigerator on timer

2010-08-22 Thread Alan Paganelli
If it's that old, it's time to replace it with a newer power saving unit. And I would suggest an upright deep freeze over a chest type. The upright model has shelves and it makes it easier to sort out foods. If you want to save money, look for a manual defrost model. You'll have to defrost

Re: [BlindHandyMan] the podcasts are awesome.

2010-08-24 Thread Alan Paganelli
Your instructions are correct but you also assume everybody uses an old desktop style keyboard. As desktops continue to loose popularity being replaced by smart phones, laptops and netbooks, that description of where the context key is will more and more be in error. It's better not to

Re: [BlindHandyMan] hammering a nail in?

2010-08-24 Thread Alan Paganelli
Actually, those are how to cuss lessons! In case you didn't learn from the last one! LOLOLOL! Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on the Yamaha Tyros keyboard. I often add files so check back

Re: [BlindHandyMan] hammering a nail in?

2010-08-24 Thread Alan Paganelli
The trick of using a hammer correctly is not to swing the hammer down with your own downward force. This is when you run into guidance issues and wind up striking your thumb. You let the weight of the hammer do the work and your hand is only the guidance means. It's why there are different

Re: [BlindHandyMan] hammering a nail in?

2010-08-24 Thread Alan Paganelli
of the Sears handy dandy tools is an electric hammar and if I am going to have to use nails again I will take advantage of that device. (LOLLOLLOL) Cy, The Anasazi From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Alan Paganelli Sent: Tuesday, August

Re: [BlindHandyMan] hammering a nail in?

2010-08-24 Thread Alan Paganelli
Great idea! It reminds me of the old line, I'll hold the nail. When I nod my head, you hit it! LOL! Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on the Yamaha Tyros keyboard. I often add files so

Re: [BlindHandyMan] hammering a nail in?

2010-08-24 Thread Alan Paganelli
And that's what I was taught as well. You swing the hammer the same way every time and it makes no difference as long as you use the right tool for the right job. Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances

Re: [BlindHandyMan] water pressure low in shower?

2010-08-26 Thread Alan Paganelli
We have a couple of really nice shower heads that we paid 20 bucks each for 10 years or so back and every few years I do the same thing and they work fine. You can use another grocery product called lime away. It works slightly better but costs more. Alan Please click on:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] knowing what your walls are made of? And filling up wholes in your wall?

2010-08-26 Thread Alan Paganelli
The drawback is, it will brake down over time and you'll wind up back at square one at some point down the road. A better fix is both the mesh to hold off the weeds etc and the concrete slab. That combo would probably out last the home owner. Alan Please click on:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] water pressure low in shower?

2010-08-27 Thread Alan Paganelli
be in there. A lot of newer ones seem to have rubber tips where the water comes out, and if yours does, just squeeze, pinch, etc the rubber to get the deposits to come loose. Michael _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Alan

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Re: new door knob to big for the whole?

2010-08-29 Thread Alan Paganelli
Man, there's just a joke waiting in that subject line but I'm not! touchin it! grin Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on the Yamaha Tyros keyboard. I often add files so check back regularly!

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using Gas Grill!

2010-08-30 Thread Alan Paganelli
Hi All, Claudia, the gas grill is totally doable for blind people. I just bought a new gas grill from Wal-Mart last month and in the July issue of Consumer Reports I find that it was rated as a See Our Best buy I'll specify the brand and model at the end of this message as I need to get my

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using Gas Grill!

2010-08-30 Thread Alan Paganelli
I cook on my grill probably more then I do on or in the stove in the kitchen. If you like your food cooked over a camp fire, you can always buy a smoker box. Just fill it up with your favorite kind of wood chips like maybe Misdeed or Hickory. You can buy the wood chips in Wal-Mart. Come to

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using Gas Grill!

2010-08-30 Thread Alan Paganelli
If you have a 3 burner grill, turn off the center burner and cook your food in that safe zone. Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on the Yamaha Tyros keyboard. I often add files so check back

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