Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question for the Engineers
Thank you Dan, I knew you'd step up to the plate and hit a homer. I'll try it and let you know. Victor Gouveia [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/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * 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] Question for the Engineers
Hi Robert, I knew there was something I liked about you. Oh, and by the way, I'm not going to consider kicking this thing until I've exhausted all options, but I have the bigger boot available if needed. Victor Gouveia [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/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * 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] Question for the Engineers
Hi dale, Sorry my friend, but if the laptop is fried, then I can take it to someone that will buy it for parts and give me a good price for the overall thing. The screen alone is worth about $300 and the hard drive, even though it is only a 40 gig drive is worth, at least $60, all of which I can put together towards the purchase of a new laptop. Suffice it to say, had I not had this resource, I would gladly ship it to you for experimentation. Better luck next time. your faithful admirer, Victor Gouveia [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/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * 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] Drill Doctor story
Where do you purchase the Drill Doctor? What is the price? Loren - Original Message - From: Mickey Fixsen To: Blind Handyman Sent: Friday, September 08, 2006 12:13 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Drill Doctor story I purchased a Drill Doctor drill bit sharpener several years ago. It has to be at least 6 or 7 years. They had just come out on the market not too long before I bought it. The model that I bought was the one that would sharpen drill bits up to 3/4. It would make both standard and split point drills and sharpen masonary bits. I think it is a model 750. I thought the unit was ok, but after a while I had some problems with it. There are two chucks for holding the drill bits. One is for bits up to 1/2 and the other one is for bits on up to 3/4. The 1/2 chuck fell apart and it was a bear to get back together! It has a bunch of fingers and little spring clips that hold the fingers to the chuck. It took me over an hour to get the parts all back together at the same time. Another issue was that the chuck would not always rotate easily in the guide hole. I tried numerous things to solve this issue, with little in the way of positive results. I called Drill Doctor's home company to see if I could purchase a new 1/2 chuck and to inquire about the fitment problem. I must have owned the machine for about 4 or 5 years by this time. The lady was extremely nice and asked me a couple of questions about the machine itself. I remember that one thing she asked me was if the unit had a slide switch or a rocker switch on it. I told her that it had a slide switch. She told me that there were some issues with that model and they would send me a complete , new unit. I gave her all my address information and I recieved a new unit in less than a week. All that I had to do was pay a bit of shipping to send the old unit back to them. Needless to say, I was shocked and thrilled!!! The unit was way past its warranty and I didn't expect them to do anything even close to replacing the unit. The new unit will do all the same things that the old one was supposed to do, and it does it a lot better. They have improved the way the chucks are designed and the chucks fit and work properly in the ports on the eunit. I am not convinced that it always sharpens bits as good as they were when new, but it does a pretty good job. Another good thing is that it is totally accessible to a blind guy. These are a must for anyone who uses bits a lot. I can't say enough good things about the company for standing behind their product. Take care-- Mickey -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.7/437 - Release Date: 9/4/2006 [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 [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/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Oh rats.
Jim, I got several of those sound devices from Home Depot about four years ago, and was delighted when the mice seemed to vanish within a couple of days. Then I was disappointed when the mice came back within a few weeks, even though the sound devices were still in place. I guessed that the little buggers just learned to put up with the noise. I think that was the same year that I tried leaving lots of moth balls wherever the mice liked to go. Stunk up the whole house but didn't phase the mice. That story about the sound devices reminds me of the time that I went to an outdoor shooting range. The area between the shooting platform and the targets was thick with birds and rabbits. They had apparently just learned to accept the constant blasting of guns and the bullets whizzing over head, and they didn't flinch at all. Mark - Original Message - From: Jim Ruby [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2006 10:21 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Oh rats. Has anyone ever used the pest controllers that use ultrasound or at least a high frequency that the pests do not like? I had some from finger hut a wile back and I see ace hardware and walmart have them too. I have not had any problem with any pests so far knock on wood. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Cy Selfridge Sent: Monday, September 04, 2006 10:53 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Oh rats. I have used the sticky pads in the past. The ones which the professionals leave are much, much more effective. The ones you can purchase, for the most part, are not as sticky and just do not do the job. What is supposed to happen is that the critter will try to chew the pad off and then get its muzzle stuck and suffocate very quickly. For larger mice these pads just do not do the trick as they seem to be able to pull themselves off and leave you some nice mouse hair... I really like the idea oa a Rat Zapper. Also, on e of the most effective methods I have seen are the live traps. They are aluminum boxes the mice crawl into and can not get out. Without a source of water the mouse will die from dehydration in a matter of hours. The dehydrated mouse also will not stink. Cy, the Ancient Okie... -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jennifer Jackson Sent: Monday, September 04, 2006 10:14 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Oh rats. My personal way of dealing with the sticky pads is to have my husband and son check them and then take the little guys outside to die. However, if I had something on one and had to deal with it myself, I would use the tip given to me by a friend of mine. She throws a towel over them and then bangs them with a hammer. The whole thing then goes into the trash. Sounds awful, but it is actually a much more humane way to go than a traditional mouse or rat trap or the sticky pads. Be careful when you buy the sticky pads. They sell these ones that are supposed to be for bugs and rodents. They are just little flat pads, and they work great for catching ants, but they have to be folded in some box thing to catch mice. Even when folded they do not seem to work very well. Make sure you get the ones for the size critter you want to catch. We get the Tom Cat brand. I have been learning a lot about them as we have had a lot of trouble with mice where we live now. I think it is the ongoing construction and development in the area. Does anyone besides me find that you can just smell the little horrible things after you know what the smell is? I can remember smelling that smell before in people houses and not knowing what it was. Jennifer 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: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.7/437 - Release Date: 9/4/2006 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or
[BlindHandyMan] Building your own computer.
Hi guys, I am thinking about building my own machine and want to know if anyone out there has reasonable resources for information about motherboards. The only reason I am thinking of building my own machine is that I have a brand new 250 GB hard drive, a pretty new CD RW, I already have a monitor that is good enough, mouse and keyboard, sound card, Windows XP Pro, blah blah blah. I would like to pick up a bare bones system, case, power supply, motherboard, processor, and some memory, but it is pretty difficult to find that. So, I started poking around looking at possibilities. It is amazing to see just how many different motherboards there are out there and how many different issues you need to be aware of. I saw lots of issues with people saying things like this mobo requires 1.8 volt memory and I only had 2.2 volt memory. Hell, I didn't realize that memory even ran at different voltages. You have to be willing and able to flash the bios when you get a new mobo. Not easy to do if you can't get it to boot first. There is CAS 4 and 5 and blah blah blah memory. If the front side bus is running at this speed you need this and that of that speed. So, I am pretty sure some folks on here have built computers from the ground up, Trouble? victor? does anyone know of a book or web site that can walk a novice through some of this stuff? -- 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/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * 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 your own computer.
Dan, Lots of good e-computer companys out there. Many have parts and pieces. Most have some kind of Computer Skeleton in their inventory. TIGER is a name that comes to mind. http://www.tigerdirect.com/ I'm technology challengedso have never ordered anything from these folks. They do have a very full website and inventory of parts and equipment. I do not know how accessable they are, however. Max in SC - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: Sent: Friday, September 08, 2006 11:06 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Building your own computer. Hi guys, I am thinking about building my own machine and want to know if anyone out there has reasonable resources for information about motherboards. Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: Tel: 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/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * 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] Question for the Engineers
some advice already posted makes sense... some does not... if you can hear stuff going on... that suggest its not battery or power... especially if the same thing happens when you are plugged into wall power. I think you said you can hear stuff in the computer but the harddrive led does not light. that suggest to me that the harddrve is very sick. but you can try.. pressing the 'f' key just after you power up... depending on brand.. its f1 or f3 or f8... to get into the factory restore routine. what normally happens at power up.. the CMOS looks for the boot record. which is normally on the harddrive. but will check the floppy drive first if there is a diskette in it. this boot record then loads the basic test functions. and beeps if it founds something wrong. different length beeps and number of beeps tell what component is sick. if you do not get any beeps.. and the harddrive just does not make any sound... I suspect its the harddrive that is sick if it were components or drivers on the mother board, you would get some beeps at power up test. on the repair side... if you open the case you need to be very very careful with ESD. just touching any components can cause un-recoverable damage. ESD is electrostatic discharge you can burn chips, and boards and cards, simply by touch them... (unless you are properly grounded). r no - an old computer test lab person - Original Message - From: Victor Gouveia To: Blind Handyman Listserv Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2006 6:18 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Question for the Engineers Hi All, I recently came across a problem that is forcing me to go to a professional for help...Yeah, I know, I've used the dirty word... Anyway, my problem is this... I think my motherboard is fried on my laptop, but I have no way of making sure that it is or not. I mean, let's face it, there must be a hundred reasons why a computer won't boot up. Suffice it to say, that the computer does get power to it, I can here things running in the background, but the hard drive stays put, and I don't here any sounds from it. My brother says he does not see any lights emitting from the hard drive light, and at some point, the laptop just sits there looking at me, like it's waiting for me to make the next move. My brother thinks it might be the motherboard, or a controller on the motherboard. My question is, whether a person can check if the motherboard is working properly or not, without actually having to rip it out of it's current location and putting it into another computer, or laptop, as the case may be. Can one check this sort of thing with a continuity tester to make sure all of the connections are alright, or if it's fried, to check if there's a break in the circuitry. This does not have to be done through a blind person, at this point, I would accept help from a sighted stand point, if anything, just to save me the expense of paying someone 50 to 60 bucks an hour to look at an overgrown paper weight. Anyway, your help would be much appreciated. Victor Gouveia [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [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/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * 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 your own computer.
Tiger is a good company. I ordered a bundle from them, a few years ago, that was a cdrom drive, sound card and speakers. earlier, Max Hearn, wrote: Dan, Lots of good e-computer companys out there. Many have parts and pieces. Most have some kind of Computer Skeleton in their inventory. TIGER is a name that comes to mind. http://www.tigerdirect.com/ I'm technology challengedso have never ordered anything from these folks. They do have a very full website and inventory of parts and equipment. I do not know how accessable they are, however. Max in SC - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: Sent: Friday, September 08, 2006 11:06 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Building your own computer. Hi guys, I am thinking about building my own machine and want to know if anyone out there has reasonable resources for information about motherboards. Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: Tel: 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/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * 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 your own computer.
hello a really good site for getting parts is zipzoomfly.com , the prices are very goodand they offer free shipping on most of the things that they sell. Terrie - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: BlindHandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 08, 2006 10:06 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Building your own computer. Hi guys, I am thinking about building my own machine and want to know if anyone out there has reasonable resources for information about motherboards. The only reason I am thinking of building my own machine is that I have a brand new 250 GB hard drive, a pretty new CD RW, I already have a monitor that is good enough, mouse and keyboard, sound card, Windows XP Pro, blah blah blah. I would like to pick up a bare bones system, case, power supply, motherboard, processor, and some memory, but it is pretty difficult to find that. So, I started poking around looking at possibilities. It is amazing to see just how many different motherboards there are out there and how many different issues you need to be aware of. I saw lots of issues with people saying things like this mobo requires 1.8 volt memory and I only had 2.2 volt memory. Hell, I didn't realize that memory even ran at different voltages. You have to be willing and able to flash the bios when you get a new mobo. Not easy to do if you can't get it to boot first. There is CAS 4 and 5 and blah blah blah memory. If the front side bus is running at this speed you need this and that of that speed. So, I am pretty sure some folks on here have built computers from the ground up, Trouble? victor? does anyone know of a book or web site that can walk a novice through some of this stuff? -- 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 (Yahoo! ID required) mailto:[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/
[BlindHandyMan] Tankless WaterHeaters the Good and the Bad
Hi Tankless water heatersthe GOOD...and the BAD! Tankless heaters have pros and cons, just like everything else. They can supply an endless supply of hot water, and can save energy. However, they are limited in the amount of hot water that can be produced at one time and they are more expensive to purchase than a conventional storage type water heater. They also make it take longer for you to get your hot water, since they don't start heating the water until you turn on the faucet. This problem can be solved by using a specialized pump, which in combination with the tankless unit can get your hot water to you at less than half the time it would take running the faucet full blast. The tankless water heaters also cause an increase in water wastage since you have to let the water run longer to get your hot water. This problem is also solved when using the specialized pumping system. Water conservation is an important advantage to the pumping system. One such system is the Chilipepper hot water pump. With it you get both water conservation and convenience benefits of faster hot water, and, an un-limited amount of hot water. Tankless hot water heaters save energy and thus money. Water heating accounts for 20% or more of an average household's annual energy expenditures. The yearly operating costs for conventional gas or electric storage tank water heaters average $200 or $450, respectively. Storage tank-type water heaters raise and maintain the water temperature to the temperature setting on the tank (usually between 120° -140° F (49° -60° C). Even if no hot water is drawn from the tank (and cold water enters the tank), the heater will operate periodically to maintain the water temperature. This is due to standby losses: the heat conducted and radiated from the walls of the tank-and in gas-fired water heaters-through the flue pipe. These standby losses represent 10% to 20% of a household's annual water heating costs. Tankless units are common in Japan and Europe. They began appearing in the United States about 30 years ago. Unlike conventional storage tank water heaters, tankless water heaters heat water only as it is used, or on demand. A tankless hot water heater has a heating device that is activated by the flow of water when a hot water valve is opened. Once activated, the heater delivers a constant supply of hot water. The output, however, limits the rate of the heated water flow. Selecting a Tankless Water Heater Select a based on the maximum amount of hot water to meet your peak demand. Use the following assumptions on water flow for various appliances to find the size of unit that is right for your purposes: Faucets: 0.75 gallons (2.84 liters) to 2.5 gallons (9.46 liters) per minute. Low-flow showerheads: 1.2 gallons (4.54 liters) to 2 gallons (7.57 liters) per minute. Older standard shower heads: 2.5 gallons (9.46 liters) to 3.5 gallons (13.25 liters) per minute. Clothes washers and dishwashers: 1 gallon (3.79 liters) to 2 gallons (7.57 liters) per minute. Unless you know otherwise, assume that the incoming potable water temperature is 50° F (10° C). You will want your water heated to 120° F (49° C) for most uses, or 140° F (60° C) for dishwashers without internal heaters. To determine how much of a temperature rise your need, subtract the incoming water temperature from the desired output temperature. In this example, the needed rise is 70° F (39° C). List the number of hot water devices you expect to have open at any one time, and add up their flow rates. This is the desired flow rate for the water heater. Select a manufacturer that makes such a unit. Most tankless hot water heaters are rated for a variety of inlet water temperatures. Choose the model that is closest to your needs. As an example, assume the following conditions: One hot water faucet open with a flow rate of 0.75 gallons (2.84 liters) per minute. One person bathing using a shower head with a flow rate of 2.5 gallons (9.46 liters) per minute. Add the two flow rates together. If the inlet water temperature is 50° F (10° C), the needed flow rate through the heater would need to be no greater than 3.25 gallons (12.3 liters) per minute. Faster flow rates or cooler inlet temperatures will reduce the water temperature at the most distant faucet. Using low-flow showerheads and water-conserving faucets are a good idea. Some types are thermostatically controlled. They can vary their output temperature according to the water flow rate and the inlet water temperature. This is useful when using a solar water heater for preheating the inlet water. If, using the above example, you connect this same tankless water heater to the outlet of a solar system, it only has to raise the water temperature a few degrees more, if at all, depending on the amount of solar gain that day. Gas and electric models. To listen to the show archives go to link
[BlindHandyMan] Drill Doctor Information
Hi All Someone asked where can you buy the drill Doctor The Drill Doctor is sold through national retailers such as Home Depot, Lowe's, Sears, Ace Hardware, Amazon.com, Tool Crib of the North, Northern Tool Equipment, W.W. Grainger, TruServ and many other home and hardware centers. These retailers are our primary sales channel, and we encourage our customers to use our retailer network. However, we do offer the Drill Doctor directly through our web site, as a convenience for those customers who are not able to visit one of our retailers. Please see below for their Web Site. http://www.drilldoctor.com/index.php?option=contenttask=viewid=98Itemid=124 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/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * 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] Oh rats.
There is a knob on the back you can adjust the sound so far I've been lucky I guess. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark M Sent: Friday, September 08, 2006 9:03 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Oh rats. Jim, I got several of those sound devices from Home Depot about four years ago, and was delighted when the mice seemed to vanish within a couple of days. Then I was disappointed when the mice came back within a few weeks, even though the sound devices were still in place. I guessed that the little buggers just learned to put up with the noise. I think that was the same year that I tried leaving lots of moth balls wherever the mice liked to go. Stunk up the whole house but didn't phase the mice. That story about the sound devices reminds me of the time that I went to an outdoor shooting range. The area between the shooting platform and the targets was thick with birds and rabbits. They had apparently just learned to accept the constant blasting of guns and the bullets whizzing over head, and they didn't flinch at all. Mark - Original Message - From: Jim Ruby [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2006 10:21 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Oh rats. Has anyone ever used the pest controllers that use ultrasound or at least a high frequency that the pests do not like? I had some from finger hut a wile back and I see ace hardware and walmart have them too. I have not had any problem with any pests so far knock on wood. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Cy Selfridge Sent: Monday, September 04, 2006 10:53 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Oh rats. I have used the sticky pads in the past. The ones which the professionals leave are much, much more effective. The ones you can purchase, for the most part, are not as sticky and just do not do the job. What is supposed to happen is that the critter will try to chew the pad off and then get its muzzle stuck and suffocate very quickly. For larger mice these pads just do not do the trick as they seem to be able to pull themselves off and leave you some nice mouse hair... I really like the idea oa a Rat Zapper. Also, on e of the most effective methods I have seen are the live traps. They are aluminum boxes the mice crawl into and can not get out. Without a source of water the mouse will die from dehydration in a matter of hours. The dehydrated mouse also will not stink. Cy, the Ancient Okie... -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jennifer Jackson Sent: Monday, September 04, 2006 10:14 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Oh rats. My personal way of dealing with the sticky pads is to have my husband and son check them and then take the little guys outside to die. However, if I had something on one and had to deal with it myself, I would use the tip given to me by a friend of mine. She throws a towel over them and then bangs them with a hammer. The whole thing then goes into the trash. Sounds awful, but it is actually a much more humane way to go than a traditional mouse or rat trap or the sticky pads. Be careful when you buy the sticky pads. They sell these ones that are supposed to be for bugs and rodents. They are just little flat pads, and they work great for catching ants, but they have to be folded in some box thing to catch mice. Even when folded they do not seem to work very well. Make sure you get the ones for the size critter you want to catch. We get the Tom Cat brand. I have been learning a lot about them as we have had a lot of trouble with mice where we live now. I think it is the ongoing construction and development in the area. Does anyone besides me find that you can just smell the little horrible things after you know what the smell is? I can remember smelling that smell before in people houses and not knowing what it was. Jennifer 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
Re: [BlindHandyMan] The guts of a laptop
So Dan, Is there a discrete power supply or is it also integrated directly into the main circuit board? Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: BlindHandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 08, 2006 9:53 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] The guts of a laptop Recently, Teresa and I attempted to revive her laptop with a bit of surgery. There are a lot of screws, a lot of plastic clips, and everything is quite tiny. There isn't a lot to see in there, mostly just looks like a mother board. We attempted to fix a fan / heat sink issue. On this particular model the heat sink actually moved back and forth like a thermostat. As things heated up, the heat sink would move and contact a switch that would then turn on the fans. We picked up new fans and a new heat sink assembly, but unfortunately, neither part came with the switch which is what I believe is wrong with the thing. There were ribbon cable connectors for the keyboard and monitor. I was impressed by just how thin and small all the components were. The keyboard is nothing more than a thick piece of Aluminum foil. the fans were about 1.25 inches in diameter and about 0.25 inches thick. We actually managed to take the thing apart and put it back together twice but it was still overheating as the fan would never kick on so after about ten minutes of use it would die again. Anyway, just thought I'd toss that out since Dale was wondering what the inside of a laptop might look like. -- 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 -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.7/436 - Release Date: 1/09/2006 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/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * 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] Tell a Friend
Hi All Dear Drill Doctor Owner, Thank you for buying a Drill Doctor drill bit sharpener. As president of Professional Tool Manufacturing, the company that makes the Drill Doctor, I'm very proud of the quality and performance of our products-just as I am proud of the people here at Pro Tool who design, produce, and service them. If you've been impressed with your Drill Doctor, too, I'd like to ask a favor: tell a friend about the Drill Doctor. Then, if your friend buys a Drill Doctor for himself, we'll send you both a special Thank You REWARD. Your friend will receive a new 13-bit, high-speed steel drill bit index that he can keep razor sharp with his new Drill Doctor-and you'll get a high-quality Drill Doctor cap to call your own. You can see pictures of the rewards and get details-including your downloadable Drill Doctor Tell a Friend Rewards Program form-by visiting http://www.drilldoctor.com/rewards Thanks again for buying a Drill Doctor-and all of us here at Pro Tool hope you'll tell a friend! Sincerely, Hank O'Dougherty President Professional Tools Manufacturing -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.2/442 - Release Date: 9/8/2006 I just registered my Drill Doctor so I could be covered for the 12 Month Warrenty and this is what I received back I have downloaded the PDF form for your use please see below. I liked my Drill Doctor® so much I told a friend. Complete the top portion of this form, then give it to your friend. When he completes his portion and mails it, along with proof of purchase, to the address below-you both get a reward. Name Address __ City _ State ___ Zip Email ___ Phone__ Occupation __ I'm the friend. Please make sure your friend has completed his portion of the form above. Then complete your information below, include proof of purchase, and mail to: Pro Tool Manufacturing Tell a Friend Promotion 210 East Hersey St. Ashland, OR 97520 Name Address__ City _ State ___ Zip ___ Email ___ Phone _ Occupation __ Where did you buy your Drill Doctor? _ ? I have included proof of purchase. (A copy of the sales receipt from your Drill Doctor will be fine.) . 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/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * 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] Installing a Curbside Mailbox
Well Cy, with nice guys like you around I might end up doing time but I like the idea of the 400 pound rock with some sort of flowers planted on it. I'd have to get two tubes of preperation H after moving that rock so I am still in trouble. one other idea is giving a homeless guy a cup of coffee and a sandwich to stand out there by the road each day and to heck with the mailbox. back to square one. Lee -- There's no point in being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes. -- Dr. Who 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/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * 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] Question for the Engineers
I have a stupid question for the engineers. about a frost level in the ground. if you have a steep side hill, would the frost be as deep on that hill as it would be on the top or bottomm level ground?Lee -- There's no point in being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes. -- Dr. Who 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/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * 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] How to Create an Emergency Road Kit for your Car
Ray,If I may, for the flashlight you have for sighted folks , put the fresh batteries in the wrong way. that way, the flashlight will never go on by accident and once a year exchange those batteries for new ones using the old batteries for something else. that is just a fyi from Stone Central. Lee -- Force it!!! If it breaks, well, it wasn't working anyway... No, don't force it, get a bigger hammer. 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/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * 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] Question for the Engineers
All other things being equal I would think it would be the same but measured perpendicular to the ground rather than the true vertical. Of course, all other things are seldom equal. Probably the main issue is snow cover. A thick blanket of snow acts as an insulator and the frost line underneath it will actually be shallower than it would be in a place such as the top of a hill that may be swept clean of snow by the wind. 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: Lee A. Stone [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 08, 2006 9:44 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question for the Engineers I have a stupid question for the engineers. about a frost level in the ground. if you have a steep side hill, would the frost be as deep on that hill as it would be on the top or bottomm level ground?Lee -- There's no point in being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes. -- Dr. Who 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/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * 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] looking for specs for a zig zag wheelchair ramp
Lee, the official government ada specifications site is probably that of the Architecture and Transportation barriers compliance board: http://www.atbcb.gov I have a friend who is a chief building inspector in S.F. and specializes in accessibility, I'll ask him for the best source and get back to you. Have any of you seen the floating ramps they now do for accesible floating docks at marinas? they're huge, expensive and spectacular, and everybody loves them like when hauling a few hundred pounds of mainsail up from the boat. tom Net-Tamer V 1.13 Beta - Registered 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/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * 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] looking for specs for a zig zag wheelchair ramp
Hi Lee Please Check this Web Site Out. http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/ah_personal_care_safety/article/0,1801,HGTV_3149_1397397,00.html - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Blind Handyman blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 09, 2006 11:34 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] looking for specs for a zig zag wheelchair ramp Gretting folks, I know a wheelchair ramp must raise or lower one inch every 12 inches. and i did a google search like this zig-zag-ramps but if I read that site correctly I did not find specs only ramps for sale. got any good sites you would suggest? thanks.Lee -- There's no point in being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes. -- Dr. Who 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: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.2/442 - Release Date: 9/8/2006 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/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * 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] Question for the Engineers
Probably the frost would be deeper on the lower ground since cold air is heavier and tends to settle in the lower areas. Further, the lower ground is likely to be damper and this would conduct the temperature more readily. There are other factors though, things like vegetation, nature of the soil, it's density and so on, the amount of any snow cover, the direction of the hillside and even direction of prevailing winds and weather. My answer therefore is a very definite maybe. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 08, 2006 10:44 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question for the Engineers I have a stupid question for the engineers. about a frost level in the ground. if you have a steep side hill, would the frost be as deep on that hill as it would be on the top or bottomm level ground?Lee -- There's no point in being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes. -- Dr. Who 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 -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.7/436 - Release Date: 1/09/2006 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/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * 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] Looking for a Mother Board
Hi If you are thinking of up grading your Mother Board check this Web Site Out.Please see below. http://www.motherboards.org/ 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/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * 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] looking for specs for a zig zag wheelchair ramp
Thanks Ray, I'll share this and other suggested sites with a brother who will be the main carppenter for this big project. this zig zag ramp needs to go up a bank about 45 feet so the job will be a major undertaking. this ramp will lead to a side walk and from there is another 4 stairs which will be ramped differently. again, thanks to all for the quick replies.Lee -- Force it!!! If it breaks, well, it wasn't working anyway... No, don't force it, get a bigger hammer. 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/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * 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] Lee's tagline another question for the engineers.
ayup Dale, I'd love that Polar Bear Express ride and find out more about better recptions.Lee -- Force it!!! If it breaks, well, it wasn't working anyway... No, don't force it, get a bigger hammer. 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/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * 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] Talking Multimeter source
Just got one of these multimeters. Wow! what a deal for $35. It speaks everything, clear voice, slower than many might like, but not draggy. As with many, the test leads end in point-probes rather than clips, but they and everything about the meter is solid including the connections of the leads to the meter. The plus lead has a talk button on it, and the talk button on the meter itself can be locked so it reads continuously. Of course, as with any talking meter, you don't wanna use this for critical dynamic metering, but its static metering is just fine. The capacitance seems to be accurate, but doesn't go into ranges beyond 5 uf, I think. The instruction book is eminently scanable. Beyond this, I don't think a detailed review is needed here. Rest assured that this is one useful and convenient thingy, and you don't need a compooder to make it useful. Jay - Original Message - From: Tom Fowle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 01, 2006 3:46 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Talking Multimeter source This is possibly the meter being sold by circuit city in Canada, thanks to the folks at HandiHams for this snip from their weekly e-letter. I havn't check this out my self. tom Snip The Nexxtech talking multimeter is available from a place called KMS Tools in Canada. Their web site is http://kmstools.com and the multimeter is listed under automotive tools. They will ship to the US and Canada, but we are not sure if they will ship to other countries. The total cost of the multimeter, including shipping, is approximately $45 to USA addresses. The toll-free number for KMS Tools is 1-800-567-8979. Thanks to K0LR for this information. Direct link to the NEXXTECH talking multimeter: http://www.kmstools.com/main.php?scripts/products/cat.php?142 Net-Tamer V 1.13 Beta - Registered 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/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Talking Multimeter source
Can they sell to anybaody? Thanks marco -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Sent: Friday, September 08, 2006 9:40 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Talking Multimeter source Thanks for sending the review. I think I will need to look in to this meeter. Don - Original Message - From: Jay Williams To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 08, 2006 11:15 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Talking Multimeter source Just got one of these multimeters. Wow! what a deal for $35. It speaks everything, clear voice, slower than many might like, but not draggy. As with many, the test leads end in point-probes rather than clips, but they and everything about the meter is solid including the connections of the leads to the meter. The plus lead has a talk button on it, and the talk button on the meter itself can be locked so it reads continuously. Of course, as with any talking meter, you don't wanna use this for critical dynamic metering, but its static metering is just fine. The capacitance seems to be accurate, but doesn't go into ranges beyond 5 uf, I think. The instruction book is eminently scanable. Beyond this, I don't think a detailed review is needed here. Rest assured that this is one useful and convenient thingy, and you don't need a compooder to make it useful. Jay - Original Message - From: Tom Fowle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 01, 2006 3:46 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Talking Multimeter source This is possibly the meter being sold by circuit city in Canada, thanks to the folks at HandiHams for this snip from their weekly e-letter. I havn't check this out my self. tom Snip The Nexxtech talking multimeter is available from a place called KMS Tools in Canada. Their web site is http://kmstools.com and the multimeter is listed under automotive tools. They will ship to the US and Canada, but we are not sure if they will ship to other countries. The total cost of the multimeter, including shipping, is approximately $45 to USA addresses. The toll-free number for KMS Tools is 1-800-567-8979. Thanks to K0LR for this information. Direct link to the NEXXTECH talking multimeter: http://www.kmstools.com/main.php?scripts/products/cat.php?142 Net-Tamer V 1.13 Beta - Registered 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: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.2/442 - Release Date: 9/8/2006 [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 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
[BlindHandyMan] house flies
So what do you all do to get rid of house flies? They are nasty and my kids are not really focused enough to turn them loose with swatters. *smile* They would be far more likely to hit me or each other than to ever kill a fly. Seriously though, they, the flies not my kids, are a real nuisance and they make such a bad impression on my guests. Jennifer [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/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * 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/
