[BlindHandyMan] Chain saws
I am renting an old farm house and the land Lord does not mind if I clear and cut up some of the old dead wood that is laying around here, not to mention that there is a few small trees growing up within inches of the hous and the garage that really need to be taken out. I am looking to get a chain saw for just such a task. Probably the largest branch or tree trunk that I will ever need to cut out here would be no bigger around than say the size of an average sized man. any features I should look for as far as being Cy, oh,I mean blind friendly if in fact that is even an issue? I might assume that being blind would make no real differance in choosing a saw but I an not sure on that. Two things to deep in mind here 1. I am a cheep basterd 2. I do need one that I can count on to do the job safely and afectivelly. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[BlindHandyMan] installing a sat-dish
Hi I wish to install my sat-dish and need to tune it correctly, can I as a blind person do it and if so how please? My dear wife can look at the screen for us. Best wishes Rinaldo. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[BlindHandyMan] Re: [BlindHan dmowing
ok I have a question ,I was mowing my yard and I have a gas mower. The grass is tall as it has been too hot to get out and mow . Well the problem is the pull cord was working well the cord jammed or something , I thought I would ask on here as to how to solve my problem .I pulled out all of the cut grass . and it still would not pull to start the mower.I am really new to this list in fact today. Thank Terrie Arnold To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Recovering from PRS (Pack Rat Syndrome)
Hey Barry, Another solution to your problem is to find another pack-rat, and give them everything you are getting rid of. Load that dumpster and put it in their driveway. That way, you'll know that all your stuff is safe ... in someone else's garage. My Mother in law, who was also a pack rat would give things to my husband, cause she knew he wouldn't get rid of it. It worked for her. Boop -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.0.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.7/409 - Release Date: 8/4/2006 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Recovering from PRS (Pack Rat Syndrome)
Good idea, Jewel. A cruise sounds like just the ticket. But, if the sentiment of out of sight, out of mind, were actually true, I wouldn't have the problem in the first place. sigh --Barry To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Chain saws
Robert wrote: I am renting an old farm house and the land Lord does not mind if I clear and cut up some of the old dead wood that is laying around here, Robert continued: I am looking to get a chain saw for just such a task. Probably the largest branch or tree trunk that I will ever need to cut out here would be no bigger around than say the size of an average sized man. Robert, are you sure we are talking about trees and branches here? Not neighbors? *GRIN* -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[BlindHandyMan] the bargain table at Sears
Yesterday I picked up a nice little ratcheting screw driver for only $5 American. I post this because often times it has happened that I've picked up a nice gem or so off of the bargain table at Sears. In the last year I got a nice fairly heavy duty pair of needle nose pliers which nobody should be without in my opinion. I had an older pare but the tips were kind of bent from removing a cane tip some years ago along with a goodly amount of abuse over the years as well that I put them threw. I've also picked up a rather generous amount of wire ties as well. So my advice folks is that never just slip past the bargain table without giving it a good check to see if anything might be there that will look very nice in your respective tool boxes. David Ferrin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Building a ramp
The standard for a ramp is one inch of rise for every foot horizontally. In other words if the deck is 2 feet off the ground the ramp needs to be 24 feet long. Making turns in the ramp is usually necessary. The ramp should become level where it turns. I believe ADA requires a level rest area every 12 feet. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net. Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net. Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com. To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Marvin Atkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 11:24 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Building a ramp Hi all, Instead of steps, I'm thinking about building a ramp on my front back porches. Is there any formula to use in calculating the slope of the ramp in regards to the height of the porch? And also, what are your ideas of building this ramp, i.e. 2 x 6's, 16 inch centers, marine plywood or decking boards, etc.? Thanks in advance, Marvin To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[BlindHandyMan] Harbor Freight
Hi all, I'm not sure how many of you know about Harbor Freight so I thought I'd pass on a little information. They have a wide array of just about any kind of tool you might want. Most of the tools are forign-made and are very inexpensive. Granted, they are not the quality of most of the better-known brand names but if you are looking for a tool that you plan to use infrequently, it's the bomb. I just learned a few weeks ago that they now have a guarantee that covers their hand tools for life. They also have service agreements you can purchase on all their power tools. Their web site is very accessible with information about all their products. The one thing I especially like about their stores is that they don't mind you opening packages to look at the contents. For those more bashful individuals, in most cases a store employee will open it for you if you explain that you are blind. If there's a Harbor Freight store in your area, go take a look. My son and I spend hours browsing the store when we're on that side of town. The web address is: http://www.harborfreight.com Take care, Ed Przybylek To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[BlindHandyMan] mo pull on the ripe cord
iam new to thelist and I have a problem with my gas mower . I was cutting the grass and the pull cord would not pull when the mower chocked on some tall grass I pulled the grass out of it and tried to pull it but it would not budge. does anyone have any ideas befor I roll it to the repair shop . I think it is something simple so I am open for suggestions. Terrie To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work?
Max, I'm amazed they don't work with the computer, do you have mikes that do work with the computer? There are numerous settings that have to be correct to assure you're hearing the mike input. If they have three circuit 1/8Th inch stereo plugs, usually they want a few volts D.C. through a K ohm or more on the ring of the plug, with the audio taken from the tip connector expecting an impedance of 500 ohms or so. I've tried some of these using a few clip leads and a little radio shack amplifier. It appears that most gear looking for mikes does not provide the necessary D.C. bias voltage, but most computer sound cards do. Hope that provides some help. Best tom Fowle To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work?
Tom, I know I have a cheapie mic from Radio Shack that will work in the sound cards that I have used. earlier, Tom Fowle, wrote: John, sorry this would work with older dynamic mikes but not with modern condensor mikes and may well damage them. Again, most modern condensor mikes need a D.C. bias voltage on the ring connector of the stereo plug, I am surprised however that the computer sound card doesn't supply this voltage. Insert an unused stereo plug into the mike input of the sound card and check between the shell connection and either of the other two contacts for a few volts. If none there then I'd guess there is someobscure setting tha the sound card software for mike type or some such. Tom To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links John To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Harbor Freight
Ed, for the most part, I would agree with you. I have found some good tools by way of my local store as well as calling the order line and ordering. There site is very accessible and is fun to search and browse. The disadvantage that I see with the stores is that you can't get good help. The employees mostly sell stuff and do not know their merchandise really well, as compared to, for example, Lowe's. If you know what you are getting, Harbor Freight can be good. I have taken a chance on some things without seeing them, because I ordered by phone and have come out ok. Two good things among others I have gotten there are a miter gage and a self centering doweling jig. I was hoping the miter gage would work with my table saw. I would have returned it but it works with my router table. That doweling jig works sort of like a vise except both jaws move together. I use it as a drill guide, too. earlier, Edward Przybylek, wrote: Hi all, I'm not sure how many of you know about Harbor Freight so I thought I'd pass on a little information. They have a wide array of just about any kind of tool you might want. Most of the tools are forign-made and are very inexpensive. Granted, they are not the quality of most of the better-known brand names but if you are looking for a tool that you plan to use infrequently, it's the bomb. I just learned a few weeks ago that they now have a guarantee that covers their hand tools for life. They also have service agreements you can purchase on all their power tools. Their web site is very accessible with information about all their products. The one thing I especially like about their stores is that they don't mind you opening packages to look at the contents. For those more bashful individuals, in most cases a store employee will open it for you if you explain that you are blind. If there's a Harbor Freight store in your area, go take a look. My son and I spend hours browsing the store when we're on that side of town. The web address is: http://www.harborfreight.com Take care, Ed Przybylek To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links John To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Skill Saw
You are pinching the saw blade. Try going a little easier and let the blade do the work. Another way is to make a small jig like a carpenter square that can be clamped on the board for a crosscut and use it as a guide. What I did was cut out a triangle out of a piece of 1/2 inch plywood and grooved out a piece of 1 x 1 1/2 inch board and screwed and glue the triangle into the groove and clamp it on to the board I am cutting. Or if I am ripping I will c clamp a straight board on the piece I am ripping and use it as my guide.Hope I made myself clear. RJ - Original Message - From: Jewel Blanch [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 10:47 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Skill Saw Tell me: clever folk: why is it that when I try to use my skill saw, I get so far and then instead of the blade progressing onward, it springs back? Am I pushing it crooked? Jewel To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.7/410 - Release Date: 8/5/06 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] home remodeling ideas
A couple of thoughts on this. I have used 4 x 8 sheets in my daughters attic for storage. I rip them into 2 x 8 pieces which fit up most holes or you need to enlargge the hole to this size or you will not be able to get much of anything up there. In my garage I have made a hinged access door in the gable end outside to be able to get things in the attic. The sheet good I use is 1/2 or 15/32 chipboard roof sheathing screwed dowm with 1 1/4 inch drywall screws if you are afraid of jiggling the ceiling or 6 penney common nails will work. These sheets are lain at right angles to the joists. I put the smooth side up for easier sliding of cardboard boxes. Ron - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 10:45 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] home remodeling ideas 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 safety? On Sun, 6 Aug 2006, Shawn Keen wrote: Okay, I had another look. What do they have for a floor up there now? a board that's probably about 3 foot wide and 8 feet long. that's a guestament. the beams up there are 2 by 8. Only the space just beyond the ladder and too the air conditioning unit is covered right now. Generally you wouldn't be able to get sheets of plywood up through the trap door so you will need to use plank construction. One trouble though is nailing, the joists are probably only 2 by 4 and not rigid enough, hammering and moving about particularly over wider spans like a living room will probably cause movement and cracks in the ceiling plaster or screws or nails to pop. Just guessing but I think the beams up there are about 3 feet apart. I didn't look at all of them but the ones around the opening were. You could screw or use a power nailer. Oh for-sure, . grin screws all the way. Guess I'll be making a trip to home depot next weekend. I just want to get a surface to walk on in place then I can tackle the rest of it. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.7/410 - Release Date: 8/5/06 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to:
[BlindHandyMan] How to Install a Motion Sensor in Your Home
Hi There are two types of sensors designed to detect motion in a room of a home - a passive infrared sensor (PIR) and a dual-technology sensor, which includes passive infrared and microwave. Budget considerations will influence your choice. Selecting the Sensor Steps: 1. Survey your home and determine where you intend to put a motion sensor. 2. Choose areas where an intruder is likely to go. Common locations are in a hallway or stairway. 3. Remember that a passive infrared motion sensor detects heat. Eliminate spots where you must aim at heat vents, radiators, open windows where sunlight shines through, or windows where car headlights often shine through at night. 4. Choose a dual technology sensor that includes both microwave and infrared elements if aiming the sensor is a problem. 5. Select either a hard-wired or wireless motion sensor, which will depend on whether you have a hard-wired or wireless security system. 6. Drill holes in walls and route wires in and out of walls to the control panel if you have a hard-wired system. 7. Access a power source for a wireless motion sensor. Some infrared and dual technology motion sensors, however, come with a lithium battery that supplies power. Tips: With a dual-technology sensor, the infrared senses heat, and the microwave senses disturbances in sound waves. In order for a dual technology sensor to trip, both the microwave element and the infrared element must trip. If aiming is a problem, the infrared sensor can be masked so that it won't see an area that has a heat source. If you have a pet, it will influence the type of motion sensor you select. Some motion sensors include features that can estimate how big the target is as well as how much it weighs. These will focus on a person and ignore pets. Installing the Sensor Steps: 1. Gather the following tools: drill, screwdriver, screws, tools to fish wires through walls. 2. Read the installation instructions that come with the sensor. 3. Take into consideration the instructions and how you intend to aim the sensor. 4. Mount the sensor to a wall using the drill and screws. Remember to aim a passive infrared motion sensor away from a heat source. 5. Route the wire of the sensor (if it is a hard-wired sensor) along the baseboard and/or through walls to the control panel. 6. Connect the wire to the proper input. If you are using a wireless motion sensor, you may only have to route a wire to a power source. If the wireless sensor also includes a lithium battery, you will not have to route any wires at all. 7. Adjust the microwave element if you are using a dual-technology motion sensor that includes microwave and infrared. Tips: If you are using a passive infrared sensor and you have to aim it where a heat source is located, you can mask the sensor so that it doesn't see that heat source. An infrared sensor includes a concave mirror that looks like a fly's eye - a lot of notches on it. Each notch is pointed toward a different direction, and each notch watches a particular area of the room. If a heat source is within sight of the sensor, you need to determine which notch is watching that area and mask it with electrical tape so that the sensor will no longer see the heat source. Warnings: Some states regulate who can install home security systems. Moreover, the task requires that the do-it-yourselfer be well-skilled in electrical work. National codes concerning the electrical wiring of a home must also be taken into account. ** This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not disclose or use the information contained in it. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and delete the e-mail. Any content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of Eraring Energy must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by Eraring Energy. No warranty is made that the e-mail or attachment(s) are free from computer virus or other defect. ** [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Harbor Freight
Hi John, A few weeks ago I ordered three sets of open end/box end wrenches for a price that was about a fourth of what I would have payed at Sears or Home Depot. I like them as much as any wrench I've bought at any other hardware store. The lifetime warrantee makes them just that much more apealing. When I was at the store once, I saw a rotery hammer drill for $130. It's a big heavy thing and looks like it's got some balls. Since I'm thinking about doing some remodeling in my basement, I thought it might be a good purchase. I went back and found the tool on sale for $60. Needless to say, I bought it. I've used it a few times and it works great. If it lasts two or three years, then I'll consider it a great deal. Take care, Ed Przybylek At 03:17 PM 8/8/2006, you wrote: Ed, for the most part, I would agree with you. I have found some good tools by way of my local store as well as calling the order line and ordering. There site is very accessible and is fun to search and browse. The disadvantage that I see with the stores is that you can't get good help. The employees mostly sell stuff and do not know their merchandise really well, as compared to, for example, Lowe's. If you know what you are getting, Harbor Freight can be good. I have taken a chance on some things without seeing them, because I ordered by phone and have come out ok. Two good things among others I have gotten there are a miter gage and a self centering doweling jig. I was hoping the miter gage would work with my table saw. I would have returned it but it works with my router table. That doweling jig works sort of like a vise except both jaws move together. I use it as a drill guide, too. earlier, Edward Przybylek, wrote: Hi all, I'm not sure how many of you know about Harbor Freight so I thought I'd pass on a little information. They have a wide array of just about any kind of tool you might want. Most of the tools are forign-made and are very inexpensive. Granted, they are not the quality of most of the better-known brand names but if you are looking for a tool that you plan to use infrequently, it's the bomb. I just learned a few weeks ago that they now have a guarantee that covers their hand tools for life. They also have service agreements you can purchase on all their power tools. Their web site is very accessible with information about all their products. The one thing I especially like about their stores is that they don't mind you opening packages to look at the contents. For those more bashful individuals, in most cases a store employee will open it for you if you explain that you are blind. If there's a Harbor Freight store in your area, go take a look. My son and I spend hours browsing the store when we're on that side of town. The web address is: http://www.harborfreight.com Take care, Ed Przybylek To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links John To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives
[BlindHandyMan] How to Put Wood Trim on A Door
Hi It's easy to add a new style of trim to a door. The job won't take long once you get the hang of it. Getting Ready Steps: 1. Choose the style of door trim - there are many available. Check photos from the Internet or magazines, or at home improvement centers and lumberyards (the best way). 2. Pick a style for your trim's corners. Styles include butted casing (the side casing is butted straight into the bottom edge of the top casing), blocked casing (the top and side casing are butted into decorative blocks), mitered casing (the upper corners of the trim meet in a 45-degree angle). 3. Set up a work area - such as a bench at a comfortable height - with plenty of light. 4. Gather your tools: hammer, finish nails, tape measure, combination square, miterbox saw. 5. Remember that in almost all styles of trim a 1/4-inch reveal line is left around the perimeter of the facing edge of the doorjamb. All casing is attached along this line and measurements are taken from here. 6. Mark you reveal by setting a 1/4-inch measurement in your combination square and use it as a guide to pencil in a light line on the edge of the jamb. Tips: Whenever possible mark your measurements directly onto the trim by holding the piece against the jamb to be trimmed out. This will provide much more accurate fitting of pieces. For even more accuracy use a utility knife to mark dimensions. Warnings: It's a good idea to make a few practice joints to get the feel of the techniques. Butted Casing Steps: 1. Remember that butted casing is probably the simplest and easiest to work with. Here's how: 2. Cut a piece of trim slightly longer than the side of your door. Get the exact measurement by holding the piece directly against the reveal line already penciled on the doorjamb. Mark the trim. 3. Use the miterbox saw to make a straight cut at your measurement. 4. Use the same technique to make a piece of trim for the opposite side. 5. Tack these pieces in place on the reveal lines marked on the doorjamb - use just a couple of nails for now. 6. Cut a piece of trim slightly longer than the distance between the outside edges of your side trim pieces. 7. Hold this piece in place making sure one side is flush with the edge of the outside edge of the side trim. Mark the other side and cut on the miterbox saw. 8. Nail this piece in place. If you are happy with the results, now secure the trim to the doorjamb. Countersink all nail heads using a nail set. (Pre-drilling nail holes in the trim will help prevent any splitting.) 9. Fill nail holes with wood putty, and paint or stain to suit your decor. Blocked Casing and Mitered Casing Steps: 1. Choose blocked or mitered casing, and install them this way: 2. Use corner blocks when applying blocked casing - these are decorative squares of wood that are placed in the upper corners of the doorjamb. The lower inside corner of these blocks usually sits where the side and top reveal lines intersect. 3. Nail the corner blocks in place. (Pre-drilling nail holes in the trim will help prevent any splitting.) 4. Make side and top rails by first cutting pieces slightly longer than the measurements between the corner blocks for the top and between the corner blocks and the floor for the sides. Then place them against the wall and use a utility knife to make exact measurements. 5. Nail in place with one or two nails and make sure you are happy with the fit. Once you like the way things look, nail everything securely and countersink all nails with a nail set. 6. Fill nail holes with wood putty, and stain or paint to suit your decor. 7. Install mitered trim this way: 8. Make a few practice pieces on these mitered cuts (angled corner cuts) - once you get the hang of it you'll have little trouble doing tightly seemed corner joints. 9. Make the top piece of trim. Cut a 45-degree angle on a piece of trim (making sure that the edge that rests on your reveal line is the short point of the cut). 10. Place the piece of trim against the casing on the reveal line with the short point of the cut on the side reveal line. Mark the point where the trim crosses the reveal line on the opposite side. Cut on your mark, again making sure that the edge where you marked will be the short point of the angle. 11. Use a couple of nails to hold it in place at the reveal line. 12. Measure from the floor to the long point of the angle on the top piece of trim. Add about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch to your measurement and cut a piece of trim square on both ends. Place this piece in place on the floor and then mark it with a utility knife where it meets the inside point of the top piece of trim. 13. Cut with the miter saw so that your mark is the short point of the angle. Fit it to the door casing. Once the fit is satisfactory, nail it in place with one or two nails.(Pre-drilling nail holes in trim will help prevent
[BlindHandyMan] How to Put Wood trim on a Window
Hi To put the finishing touches on interior window trim, you need only a few tools - but also a plan. There are several styles to pick from; we'll take a look at the most popular. Getting Ready Steps: 1. Choose the style of window trim - there are many available. Check photos from the Internet or magazines, or at home improvement centers and lumberyards (the best way). 2. Take your ideas to the dealer along with measurements for each window (top and sides to be trimmed). 3. Pick a style for your trim's corners. Styles include butted casing (the side casing is butted straight into the bottom edge of the top casing), blocked casing (the top and side casing are butted into decorative blocks), mitered casing (the upper corners of the trim meet in a 45-degree angle). 4. Set up a work area - such as a bench at a comfortable height - with plenty of light. 5. Gather your tools: hammer, finish nails, tape measure, combination square, miterbox saw. 6. Remember that in almost all styles of trim a 1/4-inch reveal line is left around the perimeter of the facing edge of the window jamb. All casing is attached along this line and measurements are taken from here. 7. Mark you reveal by setting a 1/4-inch measurement in your combination square and use it as a guide to pencil in a light line on the edge of the jamb. Tips: Whenever possible mark your measurements directly onto the trim by holding the piece against the jamb to be trimmed out. This will provide much more accurate fitting of pieces. For even more accuracy use a utility knife to mark dimensions. Warnings: It is a good idea to make a few practice joints to get the feel of the techniques. Butted Casing Steps: 1. Remember that butted casing is probably the simplest and easiest to work with. Here's how: 2. Cut a piece of trim slightly longer than the side of your window. Get the exact measurement by holding the piece directly against the reveal line already penciled on the window jamb. Mark the trim. 3. Use the miterbox saw to make a straight cut at your measurement. 4. Use the same technique to make a piece of trim for the opposite side. 5. Tack these pieces in place on the reveal lines marked on the window jamb - use just a couple of nails for now. 6. Cut a piece of trim slightly longer than the distance between the outside edges of your side trim pieces. 7. Hold this piece in place making sure one side is flush with the edge of the outside edge of the side trim. Mark the other side and cut on the miterbox saw. 8. Nail this piece in place. If you are happy with the results, now secure the trim to the window casing. Countersink all nail heads using a nail set. (Pre-drilling nail holes in the trim will help prevent any splitting.) 9. Fill nail holes with wood putty, and paint or stain to suit your decor. Tips: In this style of casing the top rail will sometimes stick out past the side rails a tiny bit (1/4 to 1/2 inch reveal) for decorative purposes. Blocked Casing and Mitered Casing Steps: 1. Choose blocked or mitered casing, and install them this way: 2. Use corner blocks when applying blocked casing - these are decorative squares of wood that are placed in the upper corners of the window jamb. The lower inside corner of these blocks usually sits where the side and top reveal lines intersect. 3. Nail the corner blocks in place. (Pre-drilling nail holes in the trim will help prevent any splitting.) 4. Make side and top rails by first cutting pieces slightly longer than the measurements between the corner blocks for the top and between the corner blocks and the windowsill for the sides. Then place them against the wall and use a utility knife to make exact measurements. 5. Nail in place with one or two nails and make sure you are happy with the fit. Once you like the way things look, nail everything securely and countersink all nails with a nail set. 6. Fill nail holes with wood putty, and stain or paint to suit your decor. 7. Install mitered trim this way: 8. Make a few practice pieces on these mitered cuts (angled corner cuts) - once you get the hang of it you'll have little trouble doing tightly seemed corner joints. 9. Make the top piece of trim. Cut a 45-degree angle on a piece of trim (making sure that the edge that rests on your reveal line is the short point of the cut). 10. Place the piece of trim against the casing on the reveal line with the short point of the cut on the side reveal line. Mark the point where the trim crosses the reveal line on the opposite side. Cut on your mark, again making sure that the edge where you marked will be the short point of the angle. 11. Use a couple of nails to hold it in place at the reveal line. 12. Measure from the windowsill to the long point of the angle on the top piece of trim. Add about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch to your measurement and cut a piece of trim square on both
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work?
I have used the microphone from Wal-Mart with no problems. It is the one on a doughnut looking stand. It has worked with Soundblaster Live, Turtle Beach and the Audiology series. Cy, the Ancient Okie... -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Schwery Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 2:22 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work? Tom, I know I have a cheapie mic from Radio Shack that will work in the sound cards that I have used. earlier, Tom Fowle, wrote: John, sorry this would work with older dynamic mikes but not with modern condensor mikes and may well damage them. Again, most modern condensor mikes need a D.C. bias voltage on the ring connector of the stereo plug, I am surprised however that the computer sound card doesn't supply this voltage. Insert an unused stereo plug into the mike input of the sound card and check between the shell connection and either of the other two contacts for a few volts. If none there then I'd guess there is someobscure setting tha the sound card software for mike type or some such. Tom To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links John To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.7/410 - Release Date: 8/5/2006 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Harbor Freight
Ed used the words: lifetime guarantee. Just what does that mean? My lifetime? or the goods are guaranteed to last for as long as they last? This question came into my mind when I recently bought a set of screwdrivers that came with this mysterious guarantee. Jewel To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Harbor Freight
You probably knew this but all sears Kraftsman tools are stamped as such and that is the only reciept you ever need. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Harbor Freight
If life time means for the life of the tool then my question would be is there a tool corener that would pronounce them dead. what is the definition of dead when it comes to a tool. Power tools that's easy. Hmmm the electric motor died, pretty clear but what about hand tools To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[BlindHandyMan] How to Replace Broken Garden Tool Handles
Hi It's bound to happen eventually: If you work with tools long enough, they will break, especially if you push them to the limit. Broken handles on shovels, rakes and hoes are easy to replace. Steps: 1. Purchase a new hardwood handle to replace the broken one. Ash is a very strong and durable wood. So is maple, but it's also very expensive. 2. Remove the pin that held the old handle in place with a punch and a hammer. If the pin was a nut and bolt, remove it and set aside. 3. Gouge out the old handle from the metal sleeve. Use a drill or a chisel to remove all the old handle. 4. Fit the new handle into the metal sleeve. You may need to use a wood file to modify the handle to get a perfect fit. 5. Firmly tap the new handle into the metal sleeve. Use a hammer to secure the new handle deep into the metal sleeve. There should be no movement between the handle and the sleeve at this point. 6. Drill a hole through the old pin hole. The new handle should be in place. You will drill through the wood to the hole in the metal sleeve on the other side. 7. Use a rivet or the reserved nut and bolt to hold the new handle in the sleeve. Tighten the bolt or flatten the rivet and you're done! Tips: Replacement tool handles are available at garden centers and hardware stores. ** This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not disclose or use the information contained in it. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and delete the e-mail. Any content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of Eraring Energy must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by Eraring Energy. No warranty is made that the e-mail or attachment(s) are free from computer virus or other defect. ** [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
