Re: [BlindHandyMan] Applying finish to wood
Mickey, You're an inspiration, much as I hate that word. being a bit of a sailor, I knew what a spar is so that's why I bought the stuff. i also thought I'd dip the ends of the dowels in the can when done cause it'd be hard to be sure the end grain was wel sealed. Have you ever worked with spirit varnish as in used on some musical instruments? that dries very fast indeed. Have done french polish and that's fun if you're quick. do you worry about disposing of the used paper towels? I suppose there isn't a large enough mess of them to worry about self combustion. thanks, may try that next weekend, when will have some time, if the weather doesn't get too cool that is. 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] water sealing paint
Thanks! -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of rj Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 6:04 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] water sealing paint Jeff, There is a fairly new product made by Rustolium, It is a proxy paint mix you mix just before you use it. If I remember my wife had three hours to apply it. You paint a area 4x4 and sprinkle on these small chips for a sparkle affect. They tell me our basement looks great. You can buy this at Home-Depot or other places that sales paint. The cost is $49 a gallon for areas like a basement, or $59 a gallon in heavy traffic areas like a garage. Had the stuff down for about a year and we love it. We plan on doing the garage with it next year. The only thing the area you are painting must be clean. RJ - Original Message - From: "Jeff Kisecker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Handiman Blind" Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 6:39 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] water sealing paint > Hi: > > Quite some time ago, we discussed sealing a concrete floor with some kind of > water sealing paint. Can someone please tell me what that product would be > called? > > Thanks much, Jeff > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.4/475 - Release Date: 10/13/2006 > > > [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 > > > > > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.4/475 - Release Date: 10/13/2006 [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 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] water sealing paint
Thanks Ray -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Ray Boyce Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2006 7:25 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] water sealing paint Hi Jeff Check this Web Site Out http://www.hytechsales.com/clearcoatings.html - Original Message - From: "Jeff Kisecker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Handiman Blind" Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2006 8:39 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] water sealing paint > Hi: > > Quite some time ago, we discussed sealing a concrete floor with some kind > of > water sealing paint. Can someone please tell me what that product would > be > called? > > Thanks much, Jeff > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.4/475 - Release Date: 10/13/2006 > > > [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 > > > > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.3/473 - Release Date: 10/12/2006 > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.4/475 - Release Date: 10/13/2006 [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 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] Quartz Infrared Heaters
You can see infra red with a light probe, it is actually more efficient in that part of the spectrum. Geoff - Original Message - From: Ray Boyce To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2006 8:15 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters Hi Ed This is what I found out about the heater Q. What is the origin of this amazing heating element in the EdenPURET Heater? A. This advanced heating element was discovered accidentally by a man named John Jones. He had a large old farmhouse that was impossible to heat. Jones had a coal furnace in his basement. Jones placed a sheet of cured copper near the furnace to store it. Cured copper is a type of copper that goes through an extensive heating process to give it special properties. EdenPURET Quartz Infrared Portable Heater After the fire went out in the coal furnace, Jones noticed that the sheet of copper was heating his entire basement evenly, even though the furnace was no longer putting out heat. He also was amazed as to how long the heat stayed in the copper and continued to warm the room. Jones was so taken back by this that he started to experiment. He formed a company to develop a heating source out of this cured copper. But Jones had a number of children and he did not want a heating source that would cause a fire or create other hazardous situations like creating carbon monoxide or radiation. He also did not want his children to get burned. To make a long story short, through a great deal of research and development, Jones developed a heating source that utilized commercial infrared quartz tubes. Q. What advantages does infrared quartz tube heating source have over other heating source products? A. John Jones designed his heating source around the three most important consumer benefits: economy, comfort, and safety. The final development of this infrared quartz heat source cannot be matched by any other heating system in the world. In the EdenPURE system, electricity is used to generate infrared light which, in turn, creates a very safe heat. Infrared is the safest form of heat because it does not create carbon monoxide or harmful radiation. And, most importantly, infrared heat does not reach a burning temperature. After a great deal of research and development, very efficient infrared heat chambers were developed that utilize three unique patented solid copper heat exchangers in one EdenPURE Heater. Over 5 years of research, development and real life field testing stand behind this heat source. It has now worked in residential and commercial applications worldwide for over 25 years. Q. Why is it that this quartz infrared heating source uses less energy to create heat than other sources? A. Actually, there is more than one reason. One of the primary reasons is that heat at combustion level, which is what all other heat sources use, causes the heat to instantly rise to the ceiling. Therefore, the heat is not evenly distributed, causing a very inefficient and uncomfortable heat source. The EdenPURE Quartz Infrared Portable Heater does not use burning heat. Once the heat exchanger absorbs the infrared heat, it exhales the heat into the living area which is carried by the existing humidity in the air. This causes the heat to travel rapidly and evenly throughout a room. In actual studies, photos using infrared lighting demonstrated that the heat was almost perfectly even from floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall. The EdenPURE Quartz Infrared efficiency is based on the distribution of energized air, not on just fan movement. This heat is coined as "soft heat" due to how comfortable it is. Q. What are the other disadvantages of combustion heat sources? A. Heat sources that are above the burning level have many unhealthy side effects. One of these is that it creates dry, irritating indoor air. It also burns a great deal of oxygen in the air. If you remember, when you sit in front of a fireplace or a portable heater or close to a heat source, you will remember yawning. This is because you are not getting enough oxygen. This dry irritating heat and lack of oxygen dries out sinuses and mucus in the throat, and makes people susceptible to disease. The lack of oxygen causes fatigue. Also, many combustible heat sources produce carbon monoxide, static cling, and some produce radiation. Q. So you're saying that children or pets can come up to this unit and touch it and not be harmed? A. That is absolutely correct. As a matter of fact, pets are actually drawn to this heat because it is a natural source of heat, just like the sun heats the earth. Animals are much more instinctive than humans. This heat not only heats the air, but it also heats the objects in the room. It is a perfectly balanced heat. Q. How can a person cut their heating bill by up to 50% with the EdenPURE? A. First, the EdenPURE uses less energy to create heat than other sources, but that is just part of why
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters
Great post,. Ray, I wonder why I have never ever heard of this heater, I am going to research this some more. Thanks for sending this information. Don - Original Message - From: Ray Boyce To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2006 7:15 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters Hi Ed This is what I found out about the heater Q. What is the origin of this amazing heating element in the EdenPURET Heater? A. This advanced heating element was discovered accidentally by a man named John Jones. He had a large old farmhouse that was impossible to heat. Jones had a coal furnace in his basement. Jones placed a sheet of cured copper near the furnace to store it. Cured copper is a type of copper that goes through an extensive heating process to give it special properties. EdenPURET Quartz Infrared Portable Heater After the fire went out in the coal furnace, Jones noticed that the sheet of copper was heating his entire basement evenly, even though the furnace was no longer putting out heat. He also was amazed as to how long the heat stayed in the copper and continued to warm the room. Jones was so taken back by this that he started to experiment. He formed a company to develop a heating source out of this cured copper. But Jones had a number of children and he did not want a heating source that would cause a fire or create other hazardous situations like creating carbon monoxide or radiation. He also did not want his children to get burned. To make a long story short, through a great deal of research and development, Jones developed a heating source that utilized commercial infrared quartz tubes. Q. What advantages does infrared quartz tube heating source have over other heating source products? A. John Jones designed his heating source around the three most important consumer benefits: economy, comfort, and safety. The final development of this infrared quartz heat source cannot be matched by any other heating system in the world. In the EdenPURE system, electricity is used to generate infrared light which, in turn, creates a very safe heat. Infrared is the safest form of heat because it does not create carbon monoxide or harmful radiation. And, most importantly, infrared heat does not reach a burning temperature. After a great deal of research and development, very efficient infrared heat chambers were developed that utilize three unique patented solid copper heat exchangers in one EdenPURE Heater. Over 5 years of research, development and real life field testing stand behind this heat source. It has now worked in residential and commercial applications worldwide for over 25 years. Q. Why is it that this quartz infrared heating source uses less energy to create heat than other sources? A. Actually, there is more than one reason. One of the primary reasons is that heat at combustion level, which is what all other heat sources use, causes the heat to instantly rise to the ceiling. Therefore, the heat is not evenly distributed, causing a very inefficient and uncomfortable heat source. The EdenPURE Quartz Infrared Portable Heater does not use burning heat. Once the heat exchanger absorbs the infrared heat, it exhales the heat into the living area which is carried by the existing humidity in the air. This causes the heat to travel rapidly and evenly throughout a room. In actual studies, photos using infrared lighting demonstrated that the heat was almost perfectly even from floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall. The EdenPURE Quartz Infrared efficiency is based on the distribution of energized air, not on just fan movement. This heat is coined as "soft heat" due to how comfortable it is. Q. What are the other disadvantages of combustion heat sources? A. Heat sources that are above the burning level have many unhealthy side effects. One of these is that it creates dry, irritating indoor air. It also burns a great deal of oxygen in the air. If you remember, when you sit in front of a fireplace or a portable heater or close to a heat source, you will remember yawning. This is because you are not getting enough oxygen. This dry irritating heat and lack of oxygen dries out sinuses and mucus in the throat, and makes people susceptible to disease. The lack of oxygen causes fatigue. Also, many combustible heat sources produce carbon monoxide, static cling, and some produce radiation. Q. So you're saying that children or pets can come up to this unit and touch it and not be harmed? A. That is absolutely correct. As a matter of fact, pets are actually drawn to this heat because it is a natural source of heat, just like the sun heats the earth. Animals are much more instinctive than humans. This heat not only heats the air, but it also heats the objects in the room. It is a p
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Applying finish to wood
Tom, This is an excellent example of how the "sighties" don't know didly! You can do exactly what you had in mind with excellent results. As a matter of fact, you will do better than your wife with a brush. Spar varnish is an alkyd varnish with a ultraviolet inhivitor. In real speak, this means it is an oil based varnish that is designed for outside use, in the sunlight. It is called Spar Varnish because it was originally designed to be used on masts and booms of sailboats, which are out in the elements. I have done tons of this kind of finishing. I usually use a small diameter screw, screwed into the end of the dowel and then wrap a thin wire around it to use as a hanger on a line or other apparatus that I have for this purpose in the shop. All you need to do is dip your fingertips in the varnish and rub them up and down on the dowel until the surface is covered. Wait overnight and sand lightly, clean thuroughly, and repeat with another coat. Three or four coats should be just fine. You may need to sand and reapply a new coat or two every year or two, because nothing is impervious to all moisture and UV degredation. As far as as whether it will harm your hands, no it won't. Actually, the oils in the finish are good for your hands. For cleanup: Clean your hands with a paper towel that has mineral spirits on it. Then either wash them with soap and water, or use a waterless hand cleaner like Go-Jo or Goop. I usually use Orange Go-Jo after cleaning with the mineral spirits, especially when using a stain. I really think that any type of gloves or rags, or other tools, just get in the way of finishing for blind guys. Go for it! You'll do just fine and you'll be proud of the results! Good Luck-- Mickey - Original Message - From: Tom Fowle To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 2:38 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Applying finish to wood Hi Mickey, This is one of the most interesting posts I've seen on this list, and boy that's saying something! I'd always wondered about doing this but all the sighties say no, you'll get a mess. so here's a particular situation I'd love your comments on, it's probably easy. I've got a bunch of 5/8Ths inch dowels I want to use as security sticks in sliding aluminum windows. I bought spar varnish for them hoping it would last against the accumulating moisture better than most. My wife hasn't got round to brushing it on, so how should I approach this? I've got them with a small nail in one end so I can hang them up from a cloths line. My thought would be to just dip fingers in the varnish and wrap the fingers all way round each dowell and draw down from the top, then when run out of material, dip again. Thin coats with a quick sand between. What think, and many many thanks for this discription, it is really interesting. tom Fowle Net-Tamer V 1.13 Beta - Registered -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.2/472 - Release Date: 10/11/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.2/472 - Release Date: 10/11/2006 [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 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] Applying finish to wood
Hey Micky, Why don't you talk to us on the handy show about this finishing workI am looking for a guest for Tuesday, if you want to do this send me your contact number, I'll call you this weekend and we can talk more about this. send contact info to my email address follows. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Talk later. Don - Original Message - From: Mickey Fixsen To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 12:40 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Applying finish to wood Bill, I haven't used the new wipe on polyurethane finishes yet. However, I have used many other finishes by applying them with my bare hand. I have used alkyd varnish, Tung oil, polyurethane varnish, latex paint, alkyd paint, polycrylic (water based) varnish and even lacquer. I get very good results with most of these products. I think the most difficult to use is the water based poly varnish. It dries too fast. I prefer using a bare hand rather than a rag, or other tool, because I can feel how much and where the finish is being applied. The oil based finishes work especially well. One thing to watch out for and be extra careful about is along edges and at corners. The material has a tendency to accumulate in these areas. They do the same with a brush and many sighted people end up with ridges along edges and puddles or drips in corners. It takes a bit of practice (like with anything), but it works very well for a blind guy. The technique is to just dip the pads of your fingers of one hand in the finish and then apply it to the part. You can use a circular motion to work the finish around and spread it out. I usually use a finish stroke in the direction of the grain before I move to another section. Don't put on too much and keep moving along. Several thin coats are better than one heavy one. Be careful not to drip any finish from your fingers onto an area that you have already finished. I would suggest starting with an oil based product to begin with. They dry much slower and you will find them very easy to use. For polyurethane varnish, I really like the fast drying Minwax oil based polyurethane. Some brands of polyurethane take forever to dry and I don't care for those. For stain, I have found that Minwax Wood Finish works very well. It needs to be stirred up real good before use. Then, I do use a clean piece of cloth to dip in the stain and apply it. You can put it on a bit heavy and then after a few minutes, go back over it with a clean dry cloth to even it out and mop up any excess. It is a thin penetrating stain that I get excellent results with. I don't think a blind guy can get very good results with any of the water based stains. Your hands can easily be cleaned. Use mineral spirits (paint thinner) for oil based finishes and warm soap and water for water based finishes. You might want to clean your hands along the way, if material seems to be drying on them as you are working. I have used the bare hand technique for about 40 years. I have done finish work on everything from boats to fine furniture, and everything in between. I am very particular about the quality of my finish and get rave comments. Whenever I am in furniture stores, or even houses, I am always feeling the quality of the finish work. I am usually very disappointed in what I find out there. I have to say that I do tons better finish work than most everything that I look at. Give your bare hand a try. I think you will like the results. Good Luck Mickey - Original Message - From: William Stephan To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 9:47 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Applying finish to wood Folks: I recently built a sort of table top out of 2 x 4s and 3/4 inch birch plywood that sits on top of a dog crate so as to provide flat work surface in an office. I don't think I want to paint the thing, but it probably needs to have some finish applied. I've heard that there's a product called "clearcoat" that can be applied using a cloth and which doesn't streak. Anybody used this, and can they talk about their technique? Thanks. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.2/472 - Release Date: 10/11/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.2/472 - Release Date: 10/11/2006 [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/podc
Re: [BlindHandyMan] water sealing paint
Hi Jeff Check this Web Site Out http://www.hytechsales.com/clearcoatings.html - Original Message - From: "Jeff Kisecker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Handiman Blind" Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2006 8:39 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] water sealing paint > Hi: > > Quite some time ago, we discussed sealing a concrete floor with some kind > of > water sealing paint. Can someone please tell me what that product would > be > called? > > Thanks much, Jeff > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.4/475 - Release Date: 10/13/2006 > > > [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 > > > > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.3/473 - Release Date: 10/12/2006 > 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] furnace job
Good job. Don - Original Message - From: David Ferrin To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 8:33 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] furnace job I changed the thermo couple on my furnace yesterday under the supervision of a good friend. Other than it being like most jobs where there's virtually no room to work at all it wasn't too bad all things considered. I sort of knew how to do it but not ever having tried before I was a bit reluctant without somebody there to tell me if I was doing something wrong or whatever. The probe end on the old thermo couple is for sure really burned out so it was the reason my heat didn't work yesterday at all. David Ferrin personal email address [EMAIL PROTECTED] Consciousness is that annoying time between naps. [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] there is a new moderator added to the team
sounds like a plan...Don - Original Message - From: David Ferrin To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 6:39 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] there is a new moderator added to the team My first official act as a list owner was to promote Bob Gilman to moderator this morning. Bob has been a huge help to me running the JAWS Users list and I'm sure he'll make a fine addition to the moderating team here as well. So if he says put it back on topic remember I've given him the authority to act. This list has been going great for quite a while now and I'm really glad about that for sure. Thanks guys and girls for making my job easy on here. I'm just getting my hands in to a lot of things lately like the files page ETC, so it seemed some extra help around here might not be a bad idea. David Ferrin personal email address [EMAIL PROTECTED] Consciousness is that annoying time between naps. [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] Quartz Infrared Heaters
Hi Ed This is what I found out about the heater Q. What is the origin of this amazing heating element in the EdenPURET Heater? A. This advanced heating element was discovered accidentally by a man named John Jones. He had a large old farmhouse that was impossible to heat. Jones had a coal furnace in his basement. Jones placed a sheet of cured copper near the furnace to store it. Cured copper is a type of copper that goes through an extensive heating process to give it special properties. EdenPURET Quartz Infrared Portable Heater After the fire went out in the coal furnace, Jones noticed that the sheet of copper was heating his entire basement evenly, even though the furnace was no longer putting out heat. He also was amazed as to how long the heat stayed in the copper and continued to warm the room. Jones was so taken back by this that he started to experiment. He formed a company to develop a heating source out of this cured copper. But Jones had a number of children and he did not want a heating source that would cause a fire or create other hazardous situations like creating carbon monoxide or radiation. He also did not want his children to get burned. To make a long story short, through a great deal of research and development, Jones developed a heating source that utilized commercial infrared quartz tubes. Q. What advantages does infrared quartz tube heating source have over other heating source products? A. John Jones designed his heating source around the three most important consumer benefits: economy, comfort, and safety. The final development of this infrared quartz heat source cannot be matched by any other heating system in the world. In the EdenPURE system, electricity is used to generate infrared light which, in turn, creates a very safe heat. Infrared is the safest form of heat because it does not create carbon monoxide or harmful radiation. And, most importantly, infrared heat does not reach a burning temperature. After a great deal of research and development, very efficient infrared heat chambers were developed that utilize three unique patented solid copper heat exchangers in one EdenPURE Heater. Over 5 years of research, development and real life field testing stand behind this heat source. It has now worked in residential and commercial applications worldwide for over 25 years. Q. Why is it that this quartz infrared heating source uses less energy to create heat than other sources? A. Actually, there is more than one reason. One of the primary reasons is that heat at combustion level, which is what all other heat sources use, causes the heat to instantly rise to the ceiling. Therefore, the heat is not evenly distributed, causing a very inefficient and uncomfortable heat source. The EdenPURE Quartz Infrared Portable Heater does not use burning heat. Once the heat exchanger absorbs the infrared heat, it exhales the heat into the living area which is carried by the existing humidity in the air. This causes the heat to travel rapidly and evenly throughout a room. In actual studies, photos using infrared lighting demonstrated that the heat was almost perfectly even from floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall. The EdenPURE Quartz Infrared efficiency is based on the distribution of energized air, not on just fan movement. This heat is coined as "soft heat" due to how comfortable it is. Q. What are the other disadvantages of combustion heat sources? A. Heat sources that are above the burning level have many unhealthy side effects. One of these is that it creates dry, irritating indoor air. It also burns a great deal of oxygen in the air. If you remember, when you sit in front of a fireplace or a portable heater or close to a heat source, you will remember yawning. This is because you are not getting enough oxygen. This dry irritating heat and lack of oxygen dries out sinuses and mucus in the throat, and makes people susceptible to disease. The lack of oxygen causes fatigue. Also, many combustible heat sources produce carbon monoxide, static cling, and some produce radiation. Q. So you're saying that children or pets can come up to this unit and touch it and not be harmed? A. That is absolutely correct. As a matter of fact, pets are actually drawn to this heat because it is a natural source of heat, just like the sun heats the earth. Animals are much more instinctive than humans. This heat not only heats the air, but it also heats the objects in the room. It is a perfectly balanced heat. Q. How can a person cut their heating bill by up to 50% with the EdenPURE? A. First, the EdenPURE uses less energy to create heat than other sources, but that is just part of why it will cut a person's heating bill. The EdenPURE will heat a room in minutes. Therefore, you can turn the heat down in your house to as low as 50 degrees, but the room you are occupying, which has the EdenPURE, will be warm and comfortable. The EdenPURE is portable. When you move
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Applying finish to wood
Tom, I use the gloves all of the time, with very good results. I use a small dense sponge to apply the finish! - Original Message - From: "Tom Fowle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 6:59 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Applying finish to wood > dale, > thanks, I wonder if laytex disposable gloves would do as well, > may try it. I was worried about the varnish on the hands. > thanks > 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 > > > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.3/474 - Release Date: > 13-Oct-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] water sealing paint
Jeff, There is a fairly new product made by Rustolium, It is a proxy paint mix you mix just before you use it. If I remember my wife had three hours to apply it. You paint a area 4x4 and sprinkle on these small chips for a sparkle affect. They tell me our basement looks great. You can buy this at Home-Depot or other places that sales paint. The cost is $49 a gallon for areas like a basement, or $59 a gallon in heavy traffic areas like a garage. Had the stuff down for about a year and we love it. We plan on doing the garage with it next year. The only thing the area you are painting must be clean. RJ - Original Message - From: "Jeff Kisecker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Handiman Blind" Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 6:39 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] water sealing paint > Hi: > > Quite some time ago, we discussed sealing a concrete floor with some kind of > water sealing paint. Can someone please tell me what that product would be > called? > > Thanks much, Jeff > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.4/475 - Release Date: 10/13/2006 > > > [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 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] Applying finish to wood
dale, thanks, I wonder if laytex disposable gloves would do as well, may try it. I was worried about the varnish on the hands. thanks 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] Applying finish to wood
I have applied a lot of finishes with a cloth over the years and I always tend to over work the finish. You wipe the finish on selecting a pattern which is likely to succeed in not missing any of the area and you work from wet to dry and you move on fairly quickly, don't try to rub it in. The other mistake is to apply too thick. A number of things happen, either a film forms on the top which retards the evaporation of solvents below the film layer so it takes ages to dry and even longer to properly cure. The prolonged stickiness permits fly droppings or what ever else is drifting about in the air to stick. The best results are to apply thin coats many times with a gentle buff of very fine 400 or 600 grit paper between coats. Even very capable sighted brush application will leave brush marks. If you miss bits you will get them with subsequent applications. If possible I work from the middle of a field toward the edges, it permits you to pick up any excess or drips along the corners or over the edges. As you work your hands will pick up some of the chemistry so you will loose the feeling of cool or liquid because you will not be able to feel the evaporation. Trust that you are getting coverage and if you don't, you will be going over it with another coat anyway. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: "William Stephan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 10:47 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Applying finish to wood > Folks: > > I recently built a sort of table top out of 2 x 4s and 3/4 inch birch > plywood that sits on top of a dog crate so as to provide flat work > surface in an office. I don't think I want to paint the thing, but it > probably needs to have some finish applied. > > I've heard that there's a product called "clearcoat" that can be applied > using a cloth and which doesn't streak. Anybody used this, and can they > talk about their technique? > > Thanks. > > > Bill Stephan > Kansas City, MO > (816)803-2469 > William Stephan > > > > 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: 7.1.407 / Virus Database: 268.13.1/466 - Release Date: 7/10/2006 > > 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] Bugs
If one of your pets finds one and eates the tablet. Will it hurt them? Steve & Shannon Today I marry my best friend. The one I laugh with, live for, love.. October 11, 2003 -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 4:02 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Bugs Living in Hawaii, I think I may be an expert on this subject... grin. I have pets and for about 15 years I have used something called Harris Pills. I think they have other names, but basically they are boric acid tablets. The powder is really messy and gets gummy if it is in a moist place. The pills can be dropped behind a refrigerator, stove, washer, be put inside a cabinet... You only need one tablet per room and they need to be replaced about every six months at first. Now I put them out once a year just in case. One of their favorite ways to come into a home is in paper grocery bags and cardboard boxes. You can't see them because often they are hidden in a fold somewhere or their eggs are in there and then they hatch. I think the tablets cost about $3 for two hundred, practically a lifetime supply. Good luck.. Betsy At 04:51 AM 10/13/2006, you wrote: >Hi All, > >Does any one know of a good bug spray that you can spray around the >base boards for roaches that will not harm pets? > > >Steve & Shannon >Today I marry my best friend. The one I laugh with, live for, love.. >October 11, 2003 > > > > > > >[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 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/
[BlindHandyMan] water sealing paint
Hi: Quite some time ago, we discussed sealing a concrete floor with some kind of water sealing paint. Can someone please tell me what that product would be called? Thanks much, Jeff -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.4/475 - Release Date: 10/13/2006 [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 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] Applying finish to wood
Tom, I have taken to using hand wipe poly from Minwax. It is not spar varnish but will seal fully so will work just fine. I just wipe it on with a rag and when dry a very gentle rub just to make a tooth or knock off any sharp bits. You can apply spar varnish that way too but it is a bear to get off of your hands. I do have some stuff they call liquid gloves from Lee Valley which is a barrier cream, that helps a lot but you will want a cloth, cheese cloth will do but pull away any free threads from where you cut it so they don't come free and stick in the finish. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: "Tom Fowle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 3:38 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Applying finish to wood > This is one of the most interesting posts I've seen on this list, > and boy that's saying something! > > I'd always wondered about doing this but all the sighties say no, > you'll get a mess. > > so here's a particular situation I'd love your comments on, it's > probably easy. > > I've got a bunch of 5/8Ths inch dowels I want to use as security > sticks in sliding aluminum windows. > > I bought spar varnish for them hoping it would last against the > accumulating moisture better than most. > > My wife hasn't got round to brushing it on, so how should I > approach this? I've got them with a small nail in one end so I can > hang them up from a cloths line. > > My thought would be to just dip fingers in the varnish and wrap > the fingers all way round each dowell and draw down from the top, > then when run out of material, dip again. > > Thin coats with a quick sand between. > > What think, and many many thanks for this discription, it is > really interesting. > > tom Fowle > > > 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: 7.1.407 / Virus Database: 268.13.1/466 - Release Date: 7/10/2006 > > 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] Bugs
Living in Hawaii, I think I may be an expert on this subject... grin. I have pets and for about 15 years I have used something called Harris Pills. I think they have other names, but basically they are boric acid tablets. The powder is really messy and gets gummy if it is in a moist place. The pills can be dropped behind a refrigerator, stove, washer, be put inside a cabinet... You only need one tablet per room and they need to be replaced about every six months at first. Now I put them out once a year just in case. One of their favorite ways to come into a home is in paper grocery bags and cardboard boxes. You can't see them because often they are hidden in a fold somewhere or their eggs are in there and then they hatch. I think the tablets cost about $3 for two hundred, practically a lifetime supply. Good luck.. Betsy At 04:51 AM 10/13/2006, you wrote: >Hi All, > >Does any one know of a good bug spray that you can spray around the base >boards for roaches that will not harm pets? > > >Steve & Shannon >Today I marry my best friend. The one I laugh with, live for, love.. >October 11, 2003 > > > > > > >[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 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] Quartz Infrared Heaters
Ed: I just bought an infrared heater to heat a three-seasons room. Mine's a Suncloud, not quartz. It has four 675 watt (I think) infrared bulbs mounted below a heat exchanger with a small fan. Since the thing draws 1,500 watts, it's only rated at like 5,300 BTUs or so, but the manufacturer claims that the combination of the "special" heat exchanger and the fact that it's infrared cause it to deliver that amount of heat very efficiently. We had the thing on last evening, and we got down to just about freezing. It kept the room very comfortable at that temperature, and didn't run continuously. I don't know how it'll do when it's zero, but it's a lot better than either the fan-forced heater I have or the oil-filled one we used last year, which incidentally died right at the end of the season despite being new. The only bad thing about this is the cost. I paid like $530.00 for the thing. The unit I bought and the bulbs are guaranteed for three years. Anybody know if you can use a light probe to check infrared bulbs? Good luck Ed. comes in a furniture-grade cabinet, Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- From: "Edward Przybylek"<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: 10/13/06 1:29:02 PM To: "BlindHandyManList" Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters Hi all, I've been looking at quartz infrared heaters to help supplement my home heating this winter. The paticular unit I've been looking at is called the EdenPure. Supposedly the larger unit will heat 1000 square feet. Has anyone had any experience with this type of heater and if so, what did/do you think of it? Thanks. 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 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] Quartz Infrared Heaters
Hi all, I've been looking at quartz infrared heaters to help supplement my home heating this winter. The paticular unit I've been looking at is called the EdenPure. Supposedly the larger unit will heat 1000 square feet. Has anyone had any experience with this type of heater and if so, what did/do you think of it? Thanks. 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/ <*> 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] Applying finish to wood
Hi Mickey, This is one of the most interesting posts I've seen on this list, and boy that's saying something! I'd always wondered about doing this but all the sighties say no, you'll get a mess. so here's a particular situation I'd love your comments on, it's probably easy. I've got a bunch of 5/8Ths inch dowels I want to use as security sticks in sliding aluminum windows. I bought spar varnish for them hoping it would last against the accumulating moisture better than most. My wife hasn't got round to brushing it on, so how should I approach this? I've got them with a small nail in one end so I can hang them up from a cloths line. My thought would be to just dip fingers in the varnish and wrap the fingers all way round each dowell and draw down from the top, then when run out of material, dip again. Thin coats with a quick sand between. What think, and many many thanks for this discription, it is really interesting. tom Fowle 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] Bugs
I once read that you could draw a chalk line around crevices, baseboards, doors and windows, even edges of countertops. The bugs or roaches would kill themselves trying to lick it off or something like that because it clogs their pores or something like that. I even hear there's a type of chalk with poison in it, and the roaches track the stuff to their lair, and it kills off all the other critters with them. I remember when I was a kid, we used to buy this bug and roach chalk, and we would put it on the insides of cupboards and along the corners or holes where we knew they would get in. In any case, you might want to check with a place like Home Depot, lows, or Rona, if you live in Canada, or even one of the smaller type hardware stores to see if they have this chalk. It used to be very common. Victor [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] Applying finish to wood
Thanks Mickey, this is one to hang on to. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- From: "Mickey Fixsen"<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: 10/13/06 12:40:40 PM To: "blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Applying finish to wood Bill, I haven't used the new wipe on polyurethane finishes yet. However, I have used many other finishes by applying them with my bare hand. I have used alkyd varnish, Tung oil, polyurethane varnish, latex paint, alkyd paint, polycrylic (water based) varnish and even lacquer. I get very good results with most of these products. I think the most difficult to use is the water based poly varnish. It dries too fast. I prefer using a bare hand rather than a rag, or other tool, because I can feel how much and where the finish is being applied. The oil based finishes work especially well. One thing to watch out for and be extra careful about is along edges and at corners. The material has a tendency to accumulate in these areas. They do the same with a brush and many sighted people end up with ridges along edges and puddles or drips in corners. It takes a bit of practice (like with anything), but it works very well for a blind guy. The technique is to just dip the pads of your fingers of one hand in the finish and then apply it to the part. You can use a circular motion to work the finish around and spread it out. I usually use a finish stroke in the direction of the grain before I move to another section. Don't put on too much and keep moving along. Several thin coats are better than one heavy one. Be careful not to drip any finish from your fingers onto an area that you have already finished. I would suggest starting with an oil based product to begin with. They dry much slower and you will find them very easy to use. For polyurethane varnish, I really like the fast drying Minwax oil based polyurethane. Some brands of polyurethane take forever to dry and I don't care for those. For stain, I have found that Minwax Wood Finish works very well. It needs to be stirred up real good before use. Then, I do use a clean piece of cloth to dip in the stain and apply it. You can put it on a bit heavy and then after a few minutes, go back over it with a clean dry cloth to even it out and mop up any excess. It is a thin penetrating stain that I get excellent results with. I don't think a blind guy can get very good results with any of the water based stains. Your hands can easily be cleaned. Use mineral spirits (paint thinner) for oil based finishes and warm soap and water for water based finishes. You might want to clean your hands along the way, if material seems to be drying on them as you are working. I have used the bare hand technique for about 40 years. I have done finish work on everything from boats to fine furniture, and everything in between. I am very particular about the quality of my finish and get rave comments. Whenever I am in furniture stores, or even houses, I am always feeling the quality of the finish work. I am usually very disappointed in what I find out there. I have to say that I do tons better finish work than most everything that I look at. Give your bare hand a try. I think you will like the results. Good Luck Mickey - Original Message - From: William Stephan To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 9:47 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Applying finish to wood Folks: I recently built a sort of table top out of 2 x 4s and 3/4 inch birch plywood that sits on top of a dog crate so as to provide flat work surface in an office. I don't think I want to paint the thing, but it probably needs to have some finish applied. I've heard that there's a product called "clearcoat" that can be applied using a cloth and which doesn't streak. Anybody used this, and can they talk about their technique? Thanks. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.2/472 - Release Date: 10/11/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.2/472 - Release Date: 10/11/2006 [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.ja
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Bugs
spray more than likely won't work, unless you make contact with the roach. Your probably going to need some professional help here. Someone will have to spray this powder called Boric acid in the cracks and crevices where the roaches congregate. That's usually around moisture. 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] Applying finish to wood
Bill, I haven't used the new wipe on polyurethane finishes yet. However, I have used many other finishes by applying them with my bare hand. I have used alkyd varnish, Tung oil, polyurethane varnish, latex paint, alkyd paint, polycrylic (water based) varnish and even lacquer. I get very good results with most of these products. I think the most difficult to use is the water based poly varnish. It dries too fast. I prefer using a bare hand rather than a rag, or other tool, because I can feel how much and where the finish is being applied. The oil based finishes work especially well. One thing to watch out for and be extra careful about is along edges and at corners. The material has a tendency to accumulate in these areas. They do the same with a brush and many sighted people end up with ridges along edges and puddles or drips in corners. It takes a bit of practice (like with anything), but it works very well for a blind guy. The technique is to just dip the pads of your fingers of one hand in the finish and then apply it to the part. You can use a circular motion to work the finish around and spread it out. I usually use a finish stroke in the direction of the grain before I move to another section. Don't put on too much and keep moving along. Several thin coats are better than one heavy one. Be careful not to drip any finish from your fingers onto an area that you have already finished. I would suggest starting with an oil based product to begin with. They dry much slower and you will find them very easy to use. For polyurethane varnish, I really like the fast drying Minwax oil based polyurethane. Some brands of polyurethane take forever to dry and I don't care for those. For stain, I have found that Minwax Wood Finish works very well. It needs to be stirred up real good before use. Then, I do use a clean piece of cloth to dip in the stain and apply it. You can put it on a bit heavy and then after a few minutes, go back over it with a clean dry cloth to even it out and mop up any excess. It is a thin penetrating stain that I get excellent results with. I don't think a blind guy can get very good results with any of the water based stains. Your hands can easily be cleaned. Use mineral spirits (paint thinner) for oil based finishes and warm soap and water for water based finishes. You might want to clean your hands along the way, if material seems to be drying on them as you are working. I have used the bare hand technique for about 40 years. I have done finish work on everything from boats to fine furniture, and everything in between. I am very particular about the quality of my finish and get rave comments. Whenever I am in furniture stores, or even houses, I am always feeling the quality of the finish work. I am usually very disappointed in what I find out there. I have to say that I do tons better finish work than most everything that I look at. Give your bare hand a try. I think you will like the results. Good Luck Mickey - Original Message - From: William Stephan To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 9:47 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Applying finish to wood Folks: I recently built a sort of table top out of 2 x 4s and 3/4 inch birch plywood that sits on top of a dog crate so as to provide flat work surface in an office. I don't think I want to paint the thing, but it probably needs to have some finish applied. I've heard that there's a product called "clearcoat" that can be applied using a cloth and which doesn't streak. Anybody used this, and can they talk about their technique? Thanks. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.2/472 - Release Date: 10/11/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.2/472 - Release Date: 10/11/2006 [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 <*> T
[BlindHandyMan] Applying finish to wood
Folks: I recently built a sort of table top out of 2 x 4s and 3/4 inch birch plywood that sits on top of a dog crate so as to provide flat work surface in an office. I don't think I want to paint the thing, but it probably needs to have some finish applied. I've heard that there's a product called "clearcoat" that can be applied using a cloth and which doesn't streak. Anybody used this, and can they talk about their technique? Thanks. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan 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] Bugs
Hi All, Does any one know of a good bug spray that you can spray around the base boards for roaches that will not harm pets? Steve & Shannon Today I marry my best friend. The one I laugh with, live for, love.. October 11, 2003 [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/
[BlindHandyMan] furnace job
I changed the thermo couple on my furnace yesterday under the supervision of a good friend. Other than it being like most jobs where there's virtually no room to work at all it wasn't too bad all things considered. I sort of knew how to do it but not ever having tried before I was a bit reluctant without somebody there to tell me if I was doing something wrong or whatever. The probe end on the old thermo couple is for sure really burned out so it was the reason my heat didn't work yesterday at all. David Ferrin personal email address [EMAIL PROTECTED] Consciousness is that annoying time between naps. 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] there is a new moderator added to the team
My first official act as a list owner was to promote Bob Gilman to moderator this morning. Bob has been a huge help to me running the JAWS Users list and I'm sure he'll make a fine addition to the moderating team here as well. So if he says put it back on topic remember I've given him the authority to act. This list has been going great for quite a while now and I'm really glad about that for sure. Thanks guys and girls for making my job easy on here. I'm just getting my hands in to a lot of things lately like the files page ETC, so it seemed some extra help around here might not be a bad idea. David Ferrin personal email address [EMAIL PROTECTED] Consciousness is that annoying time between naps. 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/
