[BlindHandyMan] electric garage door problem
Yesterday I was sitting in the garage when my wife came home, and when she tried to open the garage door, the motor started working, but the door wouldn't go up. So after telling her to stop trying to open the door because something was wrong, I went back in there and check to make sure the chain didn't jump off the sprocket, and the cable didn't come off the pulley. Okay, I check both the sprocket and pulley, and both were okay. Today, I'm going to look for a reset button, but doubt there is one. Has anyone ever experienced this problem, and if so, how did you solve it? I hate to have to call for a repair man to come out, these bastards cost to damn much. 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 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] align drawer slides
Hi Dale, Those slides sound pretty neat. The last time I did anything like that I first used double sided tape to hold the slide in place. I have a self centering punch that I was then able to correctly place the screw. This punch is spring loaded and was about $7.00. I do not remember where I purchased it. I found that double sided and duct tape can act as another pair of hands. Looks like a great project that you are constructing. Lenny http://www.geocities.com/lenny_mchugh/ - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 11:46 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using Rotomatic ruler Hi Ron and Lenny, I do have a bungee cord which I sometimes wrap around the handle and hook to a drawer in the cabinet I made for the saw to hold it down while I measure but I don't use it all that often. Just now I am struggling to properly aline these drawer slides. They are actually pretty wonderful slides however the outer segment which attaches to the cabinet wall is a full inch wider than the removable segment which attaches to the drawer side and all I have is about a 16th tolerance. Even with a center punch somehow those damn screws don't quite go exactly where they should. I was out the thickness of sand paper so the bottom edge of one side drags! Nothing for it but to fine tune it with the belt sander. Tomorrow I have two half sized drawers to fit in the space on the other side of the partition, jigging them precisely will be a real challenge. In general I like the sort which attach to the bottom edge, simplifies locating the slides on the drawer considerably and the wall mounted members quite a bit. Oh well, nothing for it but to be patient. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: R S Enterprises [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 11:18 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using Rotomatic ruler May I say my chin is also used as a hold down on the mitre saw to be able to measure to the blade. Just the thing to do isn't it. Ron - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 10:08 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Using Rotomatic ruler Dale, I liked your description of using the ruler to set up your miter saw. I thought that I was the only one who used his chin or cheek to hold down the saw to align the stock. I don't know how many times my wife made a comment when she saw me doing that. Now I can tell her that it is the proper way to set up the saw. Great description of the tool and use. Lenny - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 7:41 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] quesion on Rotomatic ruler You have done pretty well at describing the rule. The threaded rod is six and a half inches long. The large rectangular nut is the one you most commonly use for measuring. The other nut is used when/if you want to lock the rectangular nut into place to hold a measure or even to use it as a sort of monster feeler gauge. You should notice a small notch cut into one of the longer sides of the rectangular nut, this is to help orient it. You are correct, the half inch marks are where a thread is continued all around the face of the milled side of the threaded rod. Each revolution of the nut represents one sixteenth of an inch so, half a turn is a 32nd of an inch and a quarter turn is a 64th. two complete turns is an eighth of an inch and so on. If you require more than 6 inches then you thread the 6 inch rod bringing your measure up as far as 12 and a half inches, add the 12 inch rod or the 18 inch rod or any combination there of and you have the lengths you require. What I really like about the measure is that I can set a size off of a plan or I can take a measure from a project, lock the nut into place then go to my miter saw and pressing the end of the rod against the blade, adjust the wood to be cut until it is flush with the nut and cut an exact size. I frequently end up with a bit of a bruise on my chin from holding the saw down against the board, I do have a bungee cord hanging on the cabinet I can use to hold the saw down to the wood while I set the distance precisely but this takes time and I often don't bother. I can as easily use it to very accurately set the distance from rip fence to blade on my table saw and so on. This is of course not adequate beyond 42 and a half inches although I suppose you could get more rod if you need or want it. I do try to keep a stick or two around here precisely 4 feet long but rarely do I need it. Even when I raised this
Re: [BlindHandyMan] electric garage door problem
If the motor starts and runs, then a reset button won't help. If the motor runs, but the door does not move, then something in the drive unit is either slipping or has stripped a gear. I know some old screw drive openers used a clutch mechanism that could slip, but I don't think any use it today. - Original Message - From: brice mijares [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 6:42 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] electric garage door problem Yesterday I was sitting in the garage when my wife came home, and when she tried to open the garage door, the motor started working, but the door wouldn't go up. So after telling her to stop trying to open the door because something was wrong, I went back in there and check to make sure the chain didn't jump off the sprocket, and the cable didn't come off the pulley. Okay, I check both the sprocket and pulley, and both were okay. Today, I'm going to look for a reset button, but doubt there is one. Has anyone ever experienced this problem, and if so, how did you solve it? I hate to have to call for a repair man to come out, these bastards cost to damn much. 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 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: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.16.6/617 - Release Date: 1/5/2007 11:11 AM 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 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] electric garage door problem
Thanks, I didn't want to hear that, but had already thought of that. Looks as if I'm going to have to spends some money. - Original Message - From: Mickey Fixsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 5:52 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] electric garage door problem If the motor starts and runs, then a reset button won't help. If the motor runs, but the door does not move, then something in the drive unit is either slipping or has stripped a gear. I know some old screw drive openers used a clutch mechanism that could slip, but I don't think any use it today. - Original Message - From: brice mijares [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 6:42 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] electric garage door problem Yesterday I was sitting in the garage when my wife came home, and when she tried to open the garage door, the motor started working, but the door wouldn't go up. So after telling her to stop trying to open the door because something was wrong, I went back in there and check to make sure the chain didn't jump off the sprocket, and the cable didn't come off the pulley. Okay, I check both the sprocket and pulley, and both were okay. Today, I'm going to look for a reset button, but doubt there is one. Has anyone ever experienced this problem, and if so, how did you solve it? I hate to have to call for a repair man to come out, these bastards cost to damn much. 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 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: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.16.6/617 - Release Date: 1/5/2007 11:11 AM 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 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 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] ..........Tool Descriptions..........
Thanks for confirming that my investment in my tool collection was well placed. It is always good to know that I haven't wasted the money and that I am using the tools correctly! - Original Message - From: Geoff Eden To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 7:11 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] ..Tool Descriptions.. AOL EmailI'm not sure if this one is the same as the one we saw before. Geoff Tool Descriptions 1. DRILL PRESS: A tall upright machine useful for suddenly snatching flat metal bar stock out of your hands so that it smacks you in the chest and flings your beer across the room, splattering it against that freshly painted part you were drying. 2. WIRE WHEEL: Cleans paint off bolts and then throws them somewhere under the workbench with the speed of light. Also removes fingerprint whorls and hard-earned guitar calluses in about the time it takes you to say, SH**!!! 3. ELECTRIC HAND DRILL: Normally used for spinning pop rivets in their holes until you die of old age 4. PLIERS: Used to round off hexagonal bolt heads. 5. HACKSAW: One of a family of cutting tools built on the Ouija board principle: It transforms human energy into a crooked, unpredictable motion, and the more you attempt to influence its course, the more dismal your future becomes. 6. VISE GRIP PLIERS: Used to round off bolt heads. If nothing else is available, they can also be used to transfer intense welding heat to the palm of your hand. 7. OXYACETYLENE TORCH: Used almost entirely for setting various flammable objects in your shop on fire. Also handy for igniting the grease inside a wheel hub you're trying to get the bearing race out of. 8. WHITWORTH SOCKETS: Once used for working on older British cars and motorcycles, they are now used mainly for impersonating that 9/16 or 1/2 socket you've been searching for the last 15 minutes. 9. HYDRAULIC FLOOR JACK: Used for lowering an automobile to the ground after you have installed your new disk brake pads, trapping the jack handle firmly under the bumper. 10. EIGHT-FOOT LONG DOUGLAS FIR 4X4: Used to attempt to lever an automobile upward off a hydraulic jack handle. 11. TWEEZERS: A tool for removing splinters of wood, especially Douglas fir. 12. TELEPHONE: Tool for calling your neighbor to see if he has another hydraulic floor jack. 13. SNAP-ON GASKET SCRAPER: Theoretically useful as a sandwich tool for spreading mayonnaise; used mainly for removing dog feces from your boots. 14. E-Z OUT BOLT AND STUD EXTRACTOR: A tool that snaps off in bolt holes and is ten times harder than any known drill bit. 15. TWO-TON HYDRAULIC ENGINE HOIST: A handy tool for testing the tensile strength of bolts and fuel lines you forgot to disconnect. 16. CRAFTSMAN 1/2 x 16-INCH SCREWDRIVER: A large motor mount prying tool that inexplicably has an accurately machined screwdriver tip on the end without the handle. 17. AVIATION METAL SNIPS: See hacksaw. 18. TROUBLE LIGHT: The home builder's own tanning booth. Sometimes called drop light, it is a good source of vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin, which is not otherwise found under cars at night. Health benefits aside, its main purpose is to consume 40-watt light bulbs at about the same rate that 105-mm howitzer shells might be used during, say, the first few hours of the Battle of the Bulge. More often dark than light, its name is somewhat misleading. 19. PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER: Normally used to stab the lids of old-style paper-and-tin oil cans and squirt oil on your shirt; can also be used, as the name implies, to round off the interiors of Phillips screw heads. 20. AIR COMPRESSOR: A machine that takes energy produced in a coal-burning power plant 200 miles away and transforms it into compressed air that travels by hose to an Pneumatic impact wrench that grips rusty bolts last tightened 70 years ago by someone at Ford, and rounds them off. 21. PRY BAR: A tool used to crumple the metal surrounding that clip or bracket you needed to remove in order to replace a 50 cent part. 22. HOSE CUTTER: A tool used to cut hoses 1/2 inch too short. 23. HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer now-a-days is used as a kind of divining rod to locate expensive parts not far from the object we are trying to hit. 24. MECHANIC'S KNIFE: Used to open and slice through the contents of cardboard cartons delivered to your front door; works particularly well on boxes containing upholstered items, chrome-plated metal, plastic parts and the other hand not holding the knife. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.16.6/617 - Release
[BlindHandyMan] Chop saw hold-downs.
WOW! You guys are a wealth of information. That's why I love this list so much. Using your chin as a hold down for your mitre saw. FANTASTIC! And all this time I was using my forehead. *GRIN* -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The 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] Chop saw hold-downs.
a serious level of advice here for users of compound mitre, cross cut and radial arm saws. when setting timber in the path for cutting, I would advise strongly the use of 2 f or G cramps to secure the timbers. when lining up the timber to the blade, have the g cramps positioned and slightly slack on the timber and work table so that slight movement is available to lign up the timber to the blade. then one turn of the handles to lock the timber in place. then you have total control of the timber being cut. I also advise the use of 4 inch by 2 inch blocks by 4 inch to add more stability to the boards when cutting as the blade may wrench the timbers apart depending upon the timber being cut. lew [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 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] Chop saw hold-downs.
Just a note of caution here about working with those power miter saws. I realize most of you need to use your hands to align and fix measurements; so be careful about getting your paws near that blade. Here's why I mention this (because I suspect you are all very careful without me sounding like Mom); about a year and ½ ago I was working on a small project and had just put a new blade on the miter saw. As it turned out, I hadn't adequately tightened the bolt holding the blade in place and it had loosened up a bit. When I shut the saw off I heard a very peculiar sound, like a wheel turning. The blade was loose enough to continue rolling even though the power was off. Had I stuck my hand near that blade I would've been hurtin' for certain. So always be on your toes when working with this machinery. Bill Gallik E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - An idealist is a person who helps other people to be prosperous. - Henry Ford - By all means marry; if you get a good wife, you'll be happy. If you get a bad one, you'll become a philosopher. - Socrates Sender's Note: Makes me wonder what Socrates' wife thought of this philosophy! 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 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] Chop saw hold-downs.
Ok, I'm sure this is perfectly clear to you as the author, but it makes absolutely no sense to me and I've been doing this stuff for over 40 years. Are you simply suggesting that it is a good practice to clamp your work on saws, if at all possible? - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 10:27 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Chop saw hold-downs. a serious level of advice here for users of compound mitre, cross cut and radial arm saws. when setting timber in the path for cutting, I would advise strongly the use of 2 f or G cramps to secure the timbers. when lining up the timber to the blade, have the g cramps positioned and slightly slack on the timber and work table so that slight movement is available to lign up the timber to the blade. then one turn of the handles to lock the timber in place. then you have total control of the timber being cut. I also advise the use of 4 inch by 2 inch blocks by 4 inch to add more stability to the boards when cutting as the blade may wrench the timbers apart depending upon the timber being cut. lew [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.16.6/617 - Release Date: 1/5/2007 11:11 AM [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 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] Kitchen cabinets
Hi all. My wife found out that they are not going to renew her contract, so we are going to be moving. In order to make our house more sellable, there are some projects I want to get done. The first, and maybe the most important is the kitchen. We have old metal cabinets, and they are not and good condition, and the layout is not very good. Instead of building each individual cabinet, I was thinking about building them in place. has anyone ever done it this way? Is it more difficult then building the cabinets individually and installing them? Any tips or techniques to keep in mind for either method of building them? thanks, Michael More questions to come later. [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 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] Conversion of Audio Files.
My apologies for the cross post, but I don't know which of the lists I belong to will consider this subject appropriate topic for discussion. I have come into possession of some DAISY audio material that I would like to rip from CD and onto my computer for easier listening while learning what I have to learn from them. Is this a possible thing to do? Is there an audio program that will rip, or convert DAISY audio format files from CD to MP3 or some other format that will allow me to listen to them on my computer. I don't want to have to install a DAISY audio program onto my computer, and besides, I will have to return the original CD's to their rightful owner in a few days, which will take me longer to read them. Does anyone have any ideas? 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 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] Two measuring gages or jigs
The recent interest in measuring devices on this list prompts me to describe a couple of types of measuring gages or jigs that I built about 25 years ago, and that I still use to day. The first was made with a 4 foot length of 3/16 stainless steel rod and 2 pieces of ¾ square steel bar stock about 1 and ¼ long. The idea is to permanently affix one of the pieces of bar stock perpendicular to one end of the rod, either by gas welding or by threading the end of the rod and drilling and tapping the bar stock. The other piece of bar stock is drilled perpendicular to it's long axes, so it can slide smoothly along the rod. A second hole is drilled in this piece of bar stock parallel to it's long axes, which intersects the first whole. This second whole is tapped to accommodate a threaded bolt that acts as a set screw to lock the sliding square stock at any point along the rod. I used a bolt with a large knurled head that could be easily tightened or loosened by hand for the locking bolt. To use this device, I align the end of the rod with the fixed block at one end of the measurement to be taken, and slide and tighten the movable block at the other end of the piece or gap to be measured. I then can transfer this measurement to a board for cutting or use it to set stop blocks on a chop saw or set a fence on a table saw. I have found this device to be quick to use and accurate enough for cabinet work. Over the years I have built several shorter versions of this device for use in tight areas. My second home made device has turned out to be especially handy for installing base boards, door trim, interior studs or wall paneling. It is primarily made out of wood and it telescopes from 4 to 8 feet in length, and can be locked at any point between. It is made from a 4 Foot, clear ¾ pine board about 2 Inches wide. I cut a 3/8 Inch deep by ¾ Inch wide groove down the center of one of the 2 Inch faces of the board and ripped a 4 Foot strip of pine to slide smoothly in the groove. I next cut a 4 Foot long by 2 Inch piece of ¼ plywood and glued and nailed it over the groove in the pine board, to make a 4 Foot box or sleeve for the pine strip to slide in. I then cut a 2 by 2 Inch ¾ Inch thick pine block and drilled a ¼ whole in its center. Next I temporarily aligned this block on the plywood side covering the groove at one end of the device and with the sliding strip removed, I extended the ¼ Inched Whole through the plywood, into the groove, but not into the pine board at the bottom of the groove. Next I tightly mortised a ¼ square nut into the face of the 2 by 2 Inch block so it lines up with a threaded bolt inserted through the whole in the block and is flush with one face of the block. With a ¼ bolt threaded through the block and nut, and protruding about ½ inch below the nut I inserted the end of the locking bolt through the plywood side and into the groove below. I then glued and nailed the block and locking bolt assembly to the plywood side covering the groove. With the sliding pine strip inserted into the groove the threaded bolt on the block can be tightened to lock the strip in any position between 4 and 8 Feet. To use the device I align one of its ends with a wall or the floor and slide out the strip to make the needed measurement. With the locking bolt tightened this measurement can then be transferred to a board or panel for accurate cutting. I don't use this jig often, but it's nice to know that it is hanging on the shop wall when the need arises. I think that it has taken me longer to describe this stuff than it took to build it. Sorry for being so long winded. Paul Franklin - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 11:08 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Using Rotomatic ruler Dale, I liked your description of using the ruler to set up your miter saw. I thought that I was the only one who used his chin or cheek to hold down the saw to align the stock. I don't know how many times my wife made a comment when she saw me doing that. Now I can tell her that it is the proper way to set up the saw. Great description of the tool and use. Lenny - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 7:41 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] quesion on Rotomatic ruler You have done pretty well at describing the rule. The threaded rod is six and a half inches long. The large rectangular nut is the one you most commonly use for measuring. The other nut is used when/if you want to lock the rectangular nut into place to hold a measure or even to use it as a sort of monster feeler gauge. You should notice a small notch cut into one of the longer sides of the rectangular nut, this is to help orient it. You are correct, the half inch
Re: [BlindHandyMan] electric garage door problem
Look and see if there is any obstructions in the way. The best way to do this is pull the emergency cord and see if the door will go up manually. Check and see if the electric safety eyes are lined up with each other. RJ - Original Message - From: brice mijares [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 7:42 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] electric garage door problem Yesterday I was sitting in the garage when my wife came home, and when she tried to open the garage door, the motor started working, but the door wouldn't go up. So after telling her to stop trying to open the door because something was wrong, I went back in there and check to make sure the chain didn't jump off the sprocket, and the cable didn't come off the pulley. Okay, I check both the sprocket and pulley, and both were okay. Today, I'm going to look for a reset button, but doubt there is one. Has anyone ever experienced this problem, and if so, how did you solve it? I hate to have to call for a repair man to come out, these bastards cost to damn much. 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 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 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] miter saw versus table saw?
I have never seen or used a miter saw. Can anything be done with a miter saw that can't be done on a table saw? What are the advantages of miter saws? How wide and how thick of pieces can a miter saw handle? John -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.16.9/622 - Release Date: 1/10/2007 2:52 PM 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 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] electric garage door problem
If there was a photo eye problem you would not hear the motor trying to do anything. Ron - Original Message - From: rj [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 1:39 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] electric garage door problem Look and see if there is any obstructions in the way. The best way to do this is pull the emergency cord and see if the door will go up manually. Check and see if the electric safety eyes are lined up with each other. RJ - Original Message - From: brice mijares [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 7:42 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] electric garage door problem Yesterday I was sitting in the garage when my wife came home, and when she tried to open the garage door, the motor started working, but the door wouldn't go up. So after telling her to stop trying to open the door because something was wrong, I went back in there and check to make sure the chain didn't jump off the sprocket, and the cable didn't come off the pulley. Okay, I check both the sprocket and pulley, and both were okay. Today, I'm going to look for a reset button, but doubt there is one. Has anyone ever experienced this problem, and if so, how did you solve it? I hate to have to call for a repair man to come out, these bastards cost to damn much. 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 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 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 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] Chop saw hold-downs.
Good advice, you just never know. Don - Original Message - From: Bill Gallik To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 11:23 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Chop saw hold-downs. Just a note of caution here about working with those power miter saws. I realize most of you need to use your hands to align and fix measurements; so be careful about getting your paws near that blade. Here's why I mention this (because I suspect you are all very careful without me sounding like Mom); about a year and ½ ago I was working on a small project and had just put a new blade on the miter saw. As it turned out, I hadn't adequately tightened the bolt holding the blade in place and it had loosened up a bit. When I shut the saw off I heard a very peculiar sound, like a wheel turning. The blade was loose enough to continue rolling even though the power was off. Had I stuck my hand near that blade I would've been hurtin' for certain. So always be on your toes when working with this machinery. Bill Gallik E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - An idealist is a person who helps other people to be prosperous. - Henry Ford - By all means marry; if you get a good wife, you'll be happy. If you get a bad one, you'll become a philosopher. - Socrates Sender's Note: Makes me wonder what Socrates' wife thought of this philosophy! [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 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] test
Don't worry just testing 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 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] electric garage door problem
You do on mine. Than there is a clicking sound, like the clutch is slipping. Plus the lights blink on and off. RJ - Original Message - From: R S Enterprises [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 3:30 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] electric garage door problem If there was a photo eye problem you would not hear the motor trying to do anything. Ron - Original Message - From: rj [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 1:39 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] electric garage door problem Look and see if there is any obstructions in the way. The best way to do this is pull the emergency cord and see if the door will go up manually. Check and see if the electric safety eyes are lined up with each other. RJ - Original Message - From: brice mijares [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 7:42 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] electric garage door problem Yesterday I was sitting in the garage when my wife came home, and when she tried to open the garage door, the motor started working, but the door wouldn't go up. So after telling her to stop trying to open the door because something was wrong, I went back in there and check to make sure the chain didn't jump off the sprocket, and the cable didn't come off the pulley. Okay, I check both the sprocket and pulley, and both were okay. Today, I'm going to look for a reset button, but doubt there is one. Has anyone ever experienced this problem, and if so, how did you solve it? I hate to have to call for a repair man to come out, these bastards cost to damn much. 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 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 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 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 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/ *
Re: [BlindHandyMan] miter saw versus table saw?
Hello John, You can make the cuts on a table saw however making repetitious crosscuts is much easier on the miter saw. My saw is a sliding 8 1/4 and can cut a 12 board with no problem. Something that is easy to do on the miter is making my plant stands. I use the table saw to rip all stock to the desired width then use the miter saw to cut to length. I set the stop to 18 and cut several leg sets. I then set the stop to 6 3/8 and cut a bunch of aprons and the inside part of the top. then I set it to 9 3/8 for the remaining parts for the top. You could do this with the table saw but it would take a lot of time to set up for each cut. I have already done that but find the miter saw much easier and faster. Lenny http://www.geocities.com/lenny_mchugh/ - Original Message - From: John Schwery [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 2:48 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] miter saw versus table saw? I have never seen or used a miter saw. Can anything be done with a miter saw that can't be done on a table saw? What are the advantages of miter saws? How wide and how thick of pieces can a miter saw handle? John -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.16.9/622 - Release Date: 1/10/2007 2:52 PM 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 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 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] Product Recall
Hi Name of product: Inflator Air Pumps Units: About 11,000 Importer: Sportsstuff Inc., of Omaha, Neb. Hazard: These air pumps can overheat and explode during use, posing a risk of lacerations to the user and nearby consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Sportsstuff has received 52 reports of pumps exploding, 13 of which resulted in lacerations. Six of these incidents involved facial lacerations and one consumer reported an eye injury. Description: The recalled products are 2.5 PSI pumps with model numbers 57-1504-A and 57-1504 that are used to inflate low pressure inflatable items such as rafts and toys. The Model No. 57-1504-A pump was sold separately with an assortment of interlocking nozzles to adapt to a number of needs. The Model 57-1504 pump was sold with the Sportsstuff Launch Pod, an inflatable water trampoline sold under Sportsstuff number 58-1002. The model number and the date code 0104 are located on the Underwriters' Laboratories label on the top of each pump. 2.5 PSI was not written on the air pump, but was written on the packaging. Sold through: Marine distributors, mail order catalogs, and sporting good and various other stores nationwide from January 2004 through January 2005 for about $50. The Launch Pod water trampolines that included recalled pumps were sold at Sam's Club from January 2004 through August 2004 for about $375. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the pumps and contact Sportsstuff for a free replacement. Consumer Contact: Call Sportsstuff toll-free at (888) 814-8833 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.sportsstuff.com 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 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] Chop saw hold-downs.
I am glad to get this advanced chopsaw instruction before I have one. Dale, I vote for the forehead method so I will have my jaw free to waggle as I persuade the board to do what it's supposed to do. My persuassions are usually lost on the board but help me greatly. Ralph _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dale Leavens Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 4:33 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Chop saw hold-downs. That is all very well I suppose but then what is the point of having a chin? Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:DLeavens%40puc.net net Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Robert J. Moore robertjmoore@ mailto:robertjmoore%40earthlink.net earthlink.net To: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 11:14 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Chop saw hold-downs. All kidding aside I line up the board as best as I can and then I use my left elbow with my left arm draped over the saw I use my left hand to line upt the mark on the board with the blade and with my rite hand I move the stock to where I need it. Then when it is set I can drop the blade once more with my left hand and double check the mark with my rite hand. Hope this description makes some sence. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Dan Rossi Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 8:55 AM To: BlindHandyman@ mailto:BlindHandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Chop saw hold-downs. WOW! You guys are a wealth of information. That's why I love this list so much. Using your chin as a hold down for your mitre saw. FANTASTIC! And all this time I was using my forehead. *GRIN* -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu cmu.edu mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio. http://acbradio.org/handyman.html org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio. ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday .org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws- http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail- http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ 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: blindhandyman- mailto:blindhandyman-help%40yahoogroups.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.410 / Virus Database: 268.16.7/618 - Release Date: 6/01/2007 [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 Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] question on Rotomatic ruler
Thanks, mine doesn't seem to have that knotch, but will check again. Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Jan 10, 2007, at 6:58 PM, John Schwery wrote: Scott, the nut that looks like a regular nut, that is, the 6-sided nut, is the locking nut. If you will notice on the square nut, on one side of that nut is a little notch. That is the side you want to face up for measuring. Supposing you want to measure 2 and a quarter inches. The end with the threaded hole is where you start. From that end, spin the square nut until it lines up with the 4th mark, that is, 2 inches and have the notch side up. then, continuing to spin in the same direction, count 4 turns, again, with the notch side up. Turn the other nut until it locks the square nut in place. You should have 32 and a quarter inches. Now, if you want to make that 8 and a quarter inches, screw in the 6 inch extension. earlier, Scott Howell, wrote: 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 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] quesion on Rotomatic ruler
Thanks, I think one of the confusing aspects was is that the hex nut was down at the threaded end, the end where you'd connect the extentions. I imagine it should be at the opposite end. Linny was a big help via phone, but yeah, using it will only help improve my understanding and gee got to brush up on those math skills. grin Thanks again, Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The 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] Points to consider When Thinking About Buying a Mitre Saw
Hi Generally speaking mitre saws come in three basic versions, mitre, compound mitre and sliding compound mitre. The decision to by a mitre saw is not an easy thing, it can almost be as hard as choosing a name for your first-born child. Not only do mitre saws come in various sizes and designs, but also each manufacturer will have various design features that can be both a pro and a con in the functionality of the saw. As the buyer you will have to decide on which features are most important for the work you do most often, and which draw backs are least likely to send you running off to the funny farm. If you will be using your saw for strictly framing, well you should consider durability and portability of the unit, however, if you will be using it for finishing work only, you will want to get the most accurate saw for your money, if however, you will be doing a combination of both jobs you will want to find that happy medium. Before we get further into our look a the various features of the mitre saw, I think that it is important for us to understand the differences between the three types of mitre saws: MITRE SAW - (commonly called the chop saw); as the name mitreimplies, this style of saw will cut left and right mitre angles on the horizontal axis: from 90° (0°) to 45°-53° (depending on the manufacturer of the saw), and will have preset mitre stops at 45°, 22-1/2° and 0° (90°). Shopping Guide Check List By keeping the following points in mind when shopping for your new mitre saw, you will have greater success in choosing the right tool for your needs and budget. Unfortunately about 90 percent of the time you won't have a chance to turn the machine on in the store, but it doesn't hurt to ask: . What country is the saw manufactured in? . What is the blade size? . What is the amperage of the motor? Is it direct drive or belt drive? . What accessories come with the mitre saw (hold down clamps, dust bag)? . Does the saw have a blade lock for single wrench blade changes? . What is the quality and type of blade that comes with the mitre saw? . Does the sliding mechanism run on a single or dual rail? . Does the rail slide on bearings or sleeves? . What is the warranty and who does the service work in your area? . Does the motor have soft start, and an electric brake? . How convenient is the connection to your shop vacuum? . What is the cutting capacity of the saw at 90o and 45o? . Does the saw have preset angles for crown moldings? . What is the availability of parts? What is the warranty period? . Is the bed a single piece or a two piece bed? . Does the saw look and feel good to you? You are the one who must feel comfortable and confident when using your tools. . Most importantly of all, HAS YOUR SPOUSE GIVEN YOU PERMISSION TO BUY IT? COMPOUND MITRE SAW - this style of mitre saw will cut the same mitre angles as the mitre saw, however, it is also capable of cutting a bevel angle (what people refer to as the compound angle). The bevel angle is cut on the vertical axis to the left (from 0° to 45°-50°), this angle can be cut on it's own, or in conjunction with the mitre angle, thus making this a much more versatile saw. Compound angles are most commonly cut when installing crown moldings. SLIDING COMPOUND MITRE SAW - is a compound mitre saw with the addition of extra cutting capacity obtained by moving the motor and blade across the material to be cut (think of it as a small radial arm saw). In this variety of saw the motor and blade is mounted to a rail system (either a single or double rail depending on the manufacturer). The bevel angle on the sliding compound mitre saw can be either a single bevel angle (to the left) or a dual bevel angle (left and right) depending on who the manufacturer of the saw is. The Basics: Mitre saws come in a variety of sizes, when we refer to the size of the mitre saw, we usually relate to the blade diameter. Mitre saws range in size from 8-1/4-inches in diameter all the way up to 12-inches in diameter; the most common size purchased is the 10-inch mitre saw (most of these saws will use the common 5/8 blade arbor, however, some manufacturers of 12 mitre saws will utilize a 1 blade arbor). Another all important consideration when looking at purchasing a mitre saw is the motor amperage (how much cutting power the saw has), motors will range in amperage from as little as 9 amps all the way up to 15 amps. Portability can be of concern as well; mitre saws can differ in weight from as little as 18 lbs, all the way up to a Herculean 50 lbs Cutting Capacity: Compared with a mitre saw, the extra money you spend for a sliding compound mitre saw buys you not only the chop action (vertical cutting capacity against the fence), but also horizontal cutting capacity - over sized material that normally will not fit against the fence on edge can be laid flat on the bed. Mitre and Bevel Angles: Because the operating angle varies widely, consider
Re: [BlindHandyMan] quesion on Rotomatic ruler
Thanks Dale, well I lied, I did finally find the notch, its on a long side near the corner so I missed it. Being a bassist wears down the sense of feel. grin Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The 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] electric garage door problem
Has anyone consiered that the garage door opener might be fine and it could be the door is jammed, off it's tracks, or something like that? If this is the case a new garage door opener wouldn't work, it must be possible to disengage the opener and see if the door can be opened manually. Py Good way to fix the problem real easy and save a butt load of money is to unhook the unit from the door and call it a day. Also a good way to give your arms some exersize. When I moved out here to the farm the garage had those old doors that were one solid piece. They would swing out at the bottom and in at the top. I finally had them replaced. Biggest reason was quite frankly I was concerned that they would some day come completely undone and fall on some ones head. Wow that could really ruin a guys day. [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 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] Kitchen cabinets
I have done it both ways but not for a very long time and these days with new hardware it is a lot easier to build boxes and instal them. One big advantage of the modular method is that you are still living in that kitchen so, you can build the boxes and so on and when the time comes to instal you just pull what is there and instal the new modular ones. Because you intend to sell I would strongly advise you to buy and instal the so called flat-pack systems. Each box comes in a flat package and fits together with those special fittings already installed and all. Fix up a good lay-out, go to a cabinet center in one of those big building stores with the measurements, they can plug them into a computer and calculate each of the components then order them. I think I would even ask and consider professional installation. Attractive functional cabinets will improve price but take care to go with the lowest common denominator. Too personal and your buyers will appreciate the beauty but may build in the price of replacement to their offer. The thing about built-in-place is that once started, modification is usually very difficult, you can't use the kitchen for much until the job is fully finished and this includes paint, varnish or what ever. Price out a custom modular system and see, you may find you aren't saving much money at the price of a lot of work and of course, until the job is fully finished the value of the home is actually diminished. Just a few thoughts. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Michael Baldwin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 1:07 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen cabinets Hi all. My wife found out that they are not going to renew her contract, so we are going to be moving. In order to make our house more sellable, there are some projects I want to get done. The first, and maybe the most important is the kitchen. We have old metal cabinets, and they are not and good condition, and the layout is not very good. Instead of building each individual cabinet, I was thinking about building them in place. has anyone ever done it this way? Is it more difficult then building the cabinets individually and installing them? Any tips or techniques to keep in mind for either method of building them? thanks, Michael More questions to come later. [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 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: 7.1.410 / Virus Database: 268.16.7/618 - Release Date: 6/01/2007 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 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] Kitchen cabinets
I guess I have done it both ways. If you will be trying to use the kitchen during the time of construction I think you and spouse will be happyer if you build them elsewhere and install as built units. The time you are out of a sink etc will be much less, not even considering the mess. Finishing can also be better done out of the living area. Ron - Original Message - From: Michael Baldwin To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 12:07 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen cabinets Hi all. My wife found out that they are not going to renew her contract, so we are going to be moving. In order to make our house more sellable, there are some projects I want to get done. The first, and maybe the most important is the kitchen. We have old metal cabinets, and they are not and good condition, and the layout is not very good. Instead of building each individual cabinet, I was thinking about building them in place. has anyone ever done it this way? Is it more difficult then building the cabinets individually and installing them? Any tips or techniques to keep in mind for either method of building them? thanks, Michael More questions to come later. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The 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] miter saw versus table saw?
Lenny has already spoken of some of the strengths of a power miter saw. IT is a little beyond convenience though. Mostly, anything you can do with a miter saw you can do with a table saw and this is why a table saw is considered the preferred major power tool, it's versatility although there are those who would say the same for a radial arm saw. Not only is a miter saw easier to use for cross cutting, it is much more accurate than using a miter gauge on a table saw, even a very good third-party miter gauge worth hundreds of dollars. This does not mean you can't get very decent accuracy from a table saw and some will do better than others, just that a miter saw is specialized for the task, a table saw specialized for ripping. Many people make do with a band saw as their primary stationary tool and do pretty darn good work with one too. I have not yet found or heard of a power miter saw that will cut beyond 12 inches at right angles, even the big 14 inch ones don't seem to have more capacity but there may be some. This is one strength of a radial arm saw, most, maybe all go out to 24 inches but apparently not quite so accurately as a miter saw. I rather expect that a well maintained radial arm saw though is about as good as you can get from a miter saw, I don't see any reason why not but I don't actually own one or wish to at this time. I really appreciated the capability of my miter saw when building roof trusses. There is no way I could slide a 16 foot 2 by 4 through my table saw and cut any angle accurately. The trusses I built for my shed were done before I had the miter saw so I cut them with a hand circular saw and a series of guide jigs. Anyway, hope this is helpful. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: John Schwery [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 2:48 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] miter saw versus table saw? I have never seen or used a miter saw. Can anything be done with a miter saw that can't be done on a table saw? What are the advantages of miter saws? How wide and how thick of pieces can a miter saw handle? John -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.16.9/622 - Release Date: 1/10/2007 2:52 PM 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 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: 7.1.410 / Virus Database: 268.16.7/618 - Release Date: 6/01/2007 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 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] Conversion of Audio Files.
Easiest way would be to use a connecting cord from the daisy player headphone jack or earplug connection to the computer microphone jack and record on the computer while the daisy player plays. Takes time and certainly ram memory, but if you got the time and the computer has what it takes that works. If you have a sound program that skips the ram and stores direct to the HD, even better. Watch out for plug sizes and consider mono vs. stereo plugs and wires. Py My apologies for the cross post, but I don't know which of the lists I belong to will consider this subject appropriate topic for discussion. I have come into possession of some DAISY audio material that I would like to rip from CD and onto my computer for easier listening while learning what I have to learn from them. Is this a possible thing to do? Is there an audio program that will rip, or convert DAISY audio format files from CD to MP3 or some other format that will allow me to listen to them on my computer. I don't want to have to install a DAISY audio program onto my computer, and besides, I will have to return the original CD's to their rightful owner in a few days, which will take me longer to read them. Does anyone have any ideas? 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 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] Chop saw hold-downs.
Dale, the chin is used to turn the pilot wheel on a drill press so you can get a bit snug enough to measure properly. I thought everyone knew this. -Original Message- .From: Dale Leavens[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 1/11/07 2:32:31 PM .To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com .Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Chop saw hold-downs. . .That is all very well I suppose but then what is the point of having a chin? . .Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] .Skype DaleLeavens .Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. . . .- Original Message - .From: Robert J. Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] .To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com .Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 11:14 AM .Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Chop saw hold-downs. . . . All kidding aside I line up the board as best as I can and then I use my . left elbow with my left arm draped over the saw I use my left hand to line . upt the mark on the board with the blade and with my rite hand I move the . stock to where I need it. Then when it is set I can drop the blade once . more . with my left hand and double check the mark with my rite hand. Hope this . description makes some sence. . . -Original Message- . From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com . [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] . Behalf Of Dan Rossi . Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 8:55 AM . To: BlindHandyman@yahoogroups.com . Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Chop saw hold-downs. . . WOW! You guys are a wealth of information. That's why I love this list . so much. Using your chin as a hold down for your mitre saw. FANTASTIC! . And all this time I was using my forehead. *GRIN* . . -- . Blue skies. . Dan Rossi . Carnegie Mellon University. . E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu . Tel: (412) 268-9081 . . . . [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 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: 7.1.410 / Virus Database: 268.16.7/618 - Release Date: 6/01/2007 . . . 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 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] electric garage door problem
What I really want to know is just what Brice was doing sitting in the garage while his wife was out! The mind boggles! Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: rj [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 2:39 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] electric garage door problem Look and see if there is any obstructions in the way. The best way to do this is pull the emergency cord and see if the door will go up manually. Check and see if the electric safety eyes are lined up with each other. RJ - Original Message - From: brice mijares [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 7:42 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] electric garage door problem Yesterday I was sitting in the garage when my wife came home, and when she tried to open the garage door, the motor started working, but the door wouldn't go up. So after telling her to stop trying to open the door because something was wrong, I went back in there and check to make sure the chain didn't jump off the sprocket, and the cable didn't come off the pulley. Okay, I check both the sprocket and pulley, and both were okay. Today, I'm going to look for a reset button, but doubt there is one. Has anyone ever experienced this problem, and if so, how did you solve it? I hate to have to call for a repair man to come out, these bastards cost to damn much. 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 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 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: 7.1.410 / Virus Database: 268.16.7/618 - Release Date: 6/01/2007 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 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] electric garage door problem
Hi, I had a similar problem a few years ago too. I am actually having it again. The door is out of balance and the opener will not pull it up. I can push it up pretty easily, but there is a noticeable gap on one side of the garage where it should meet the ground. The other side of the garage is flush with the ground. Last time this happened, I had someone come out and adjust the door, but I'd like to do it this time. Does anyone have suggestions how to do this? The door is a roll up aluminum door and there is a big spring that needs to be tightened or loosened above the door. Thanks, Keith -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alan Siman Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 1:05 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] electric garage door problem Had a similar problem. One of 2 problems encountered. First if your opener is a few years old there is a plastic clutch with sprockets that break off and cause the drive to stop pulling the door open. Second see if the springs have broken. They are either on each side or on the top of the door running the whole length of the top. This is easy to check by disengaging the drive and seeing if you can lift it manually. If you can your springs are fine. [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 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] electric garage door problem
Hi Keith, I don't know a thing about those doors but do wish to offer a word of warning! Just over a year ago I had a patient who decided to repair a very large door it is true, one for a carwash. The spring got away on him, actually the fixing point got away I guess but because of the tension it spun rapidly striking his hand several times resulting in multiple fractures of the thumb, index and middle fingers of his left hand including some of the metacarpal bones. Several pins were required to thread various bits of bone together and although he did recover pretty good function it was at the cost of several months and a sh*t load of pain. In my experience most springs are alive, vindictive and fully unforgiving. Heavy ones which counterbalance heavy doors are simply more compulsive and angry. Having said that, it is quite possible such a repair can be performed perfectly easily and safely, just don't trust springs! Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Keith Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 8:05 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] electric garage door problem Hi, I had a similar problem a few years ago too. I am actually having it again. The door is out of balance and the opener will not pull it up. I can push it up pretty easily, but there is a noticeable gap on one side of the garage where it should meet the ground. The other side of the garage is flush with the ground. Last time this happened, I had someone come out and adjust the door, but I'd like to do it this time. Does anyone have suggestions how to do this? The door is a roll up aluminum door and there is a big spring that needs to be tightened or loosened above the door. Thanks, Keith -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alan Siman Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 1:05 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] electric garage door problem Had a similar problem. One of 2 problems encountered. First if your opener is a few years old there is a plastic clutch with sprockets that break off and cause the drive to stop pulling the door open. Second see if the springs have broken. They are either on each side or on the top of the door running the whole length of the top. This is easy to check by disengaging the drive and seeing if you can lift it manually. If you can your springs are fine. [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 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: 7.1.410 / Virus Database: 268.16.7/618 - Release Date: 6/01/2007 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 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] Chop saw hold-downs.
A versatile tool is the chin! Don't let that spoke get away though, it'll smack you silly when it cracks your nose. 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: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 6:51 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Chop saw hold-downs. Dale, the chin is used to turn the pilot wheel on a drill press so you can get a bit snug enough to measure properly. I thought everyone knew this. -Original Message- .From: Dale Leavens[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 1/11/07 2:32:31 PM .To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com .Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Chop saw hold-downs. . .That is all very well I suppose but then what is the point of having a chin? . .Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] .Skype DaleLeavens .Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. . . .- Original Message - .From: Robert J. Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] .To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com .Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 11:14 AM .Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Chop saw hold-downs. . . . All kidding aside I line up the board as best as I can and then I use my . left elbow with my left arm draped over the saw I use my left hand to line . upt the mark on the board with the blade and with my rite hand I move the . stock to where I need it. Then when it is set I can drop the blade once . more . with my left hand and double check the mark with my rite hand. Hope this . description makes some sence. . . -Original Message- . From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com . [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] . Behalf Of Dan Rossi . Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 8:55 AM . To: BlindHandyman@yahoogroups.com . Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Chop saw hold-downs. . . WOW! You guys are a wealth of information. That's why I love this list . so much. Using your chin as a hold down for your mitre saw. FANTASTIC! . And all this time I was using my forehead. *GRIN* . . -- . Blue skies. . Dan Rossi . Carnegie Mellon University. . E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu . Tel: (412) 268-9081 . . . . [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 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: 7.1.410 / Virus Database: 268.16.7/618 - Release Date: 6/01/2007 . . . 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 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: 7.1.410 / Virus Database: 268.16.7/618 - Release Date: 6/01/2007 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 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
RE: [BlindHandyMan] electric garage door problem
Kieth I have a door just like what you are describing. My door had a problem with the side cables. the one side bound up. I raised the door and took off the cables. I have to say the door is heavy without the springs holding it up. When I say heavy I mean it is literally like picking up over 100 pounds and I do not exadurate. not sure how an alumanum door can bee so heavy but it is. I got the cables wownd up again but it came undone again. It looks easy but unless you know how to tention the springs you will not get it wright. I am not sure but it may be a 2 man job I had some one come out and fix it. I would have had them show me but I am a renter so it is no skin off my nose. If you know a handy man that is willing to show you how it is done I think you would be able to do it if you had to in the future. All I am saying is from experiance do not try this untill you find out how to tention the springs properly. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Keith Christian Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 7:05 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] electric garage door problem Hi, I had a similar problem a few years ago too. I am actually having it again. The door is out of balance and the opener will not pull it up. I can push it up pretty easily, but there is a noticeable gap on one side of the garage where it should meet the ground. The other side of the garage is flush with the ground. Last time this happened, I had someone come out and adjust the door, but I'd like to do it this time. Does anyone have suggestions how to do this? The door is a roll up aluminum door and there is a big spring that needs to be tightened or loosened above the door. Thanks, Keith -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alan Siman Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 1:05 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] electric garage door problem Had a similar problem. One of 2 problems encountered. First if your opener is a few years old there is a plastic clutch with sprockets that break off and cause the drive to stop pulling the door open. Second see if the springs have broken. They are either on each side or on the top of the door running the whole length of the top. This is easy to check by disengaging the drive and seeing if you can lift it manually. If you can your springs are fine. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The 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] Replacing and adjusting Garage door Springs.
Hi All I have Posted this article before but the list has had some traffic recently on this subject so here it is again. Replacing And Adjusting Torsion and Side Mounted Garage Door Springs How do you adjust or replace garage door springs? There are two different styles of garage door springs used on sectional doors... TORSION and SIDE-MOUNTED. Torsion springs are mounted on a stationary metal shaft located above and parallel to the top of the garage door frame. They are attached on one end to a stationary plate located above the center of the door frame. The springs extend along the shaft, and work by twisting as the garage door closes by means of cables attached to each side of the lowest garage door panel. This tension makes it easier to lift the garage door from its closed position. Side mounted springs are long heavy springs mounted on each side of the upper garage door track. Through the use of pulleys, they perform the same function as the torsion springs... they come under tension when the garage door is closed to make lifting the door easier. IMPORTANT TIP: Always replace garage door springs as a set! This may not be obvious to a novice, but it makes sense. If one spring has broken, can the other spring's demise be far behind? Add that little bit of common sense to the fact that the strength of a spring decreases with time and use. The use of a new spring with an old spring can cause an imbalance in the door that cannot be corrected for through adjustment. Spring Replacement and Adjustment Techniques... For Side Mounted Springs Only... You must release the tension on the garage door springs before attempting adjustment or replacement. This is accomplished by opening the garage door as fully as possible until it hits the stop bolt on the track. Hold the garage door in this position by attaching a C-clamp to the track at a point below the lowest door roller (wheel). This is true even if you have a garage door opener. Just because the door is open does not mean that the spring tension is fully released. Use the emergency release rope to disconnect the opener from the door and push the door up as far as you can without damaging the opener. Then clamp as described above. If there are safety cables installed, they must be disconnected and removed from the springs. The old spring is attached at two points. One end is a fixed attachment to the garage door track or wood frame. The other end is attached to a pulley through which the garage door cable is threaded. Simply disconnect these two attachments and reattach the new spring in the same way. Be sure not to twist the garage door cable when reattaching the pulley. While the pulley is disconnected from the spring, give it a quick hard look. If it appears that the pulley bearings are very sloppy and have lots of wobble, replace the pulleys. There is no repair other than replacement. The door will function more smoothly and save you additional work later. And you might as well check the stationary pulleys, too, while you are at it! Makes sense, right? Once all attachments are completed, test the door once for proper function before reattaching the safety cables. You may find that the new springs may be too lively and the door may not close all the way. If that is the case, you will have to look at the way the bare end of the garage door cable is attached to the garage door track, and loosen an inch or two. This end may be simply looped through the holes in the track, or it could be attached by means of a special clip and an S-hook. In either case adjust both sides equally either by shortening the cable or by repositioning the S-hook in a different hole in the track. The springs should visually be in about the same position when extended fully (door in down position). Of course, if you do not have enough tension in the springs, and want to make manual opening of the door easier, you may adjust the garage door cable into a tighter position also. For Torsion Springs Only... (NOTE: Some modern torsion springs can be adjusted with a special adapter and an electric drill. I would suggest visiting the manufacturer's website concerning the appropriate adjustment method. The article below refers to typical manual adjustment.) Adjustment to torsion springs can be dangerous because they must be adjusted with the door down and the spring under tension. Torsion springs must be adjusted with the door in the down position. Be sure to have all your tools inside before closing the door unless you have an alternate access door to the garage! 1) Secure the door in place by putting a C-clamp on the garage door track under the bottom-most door roller. As you adjust the spring more tightly, there is the chance that the door may begin to rise if you overtighten it... a dangerous possibility! 2) The moveable end of each spring is attached to an adjustment collar. There is a set screw in the adjustment
Re: [BlindHandyMan] electric garage door problem
It can be done, but with caution. The pipe that goes through the coil spring must be secured so it won't move when loosening the set screws or bolts on the end of the spring. There must be a round bar that fits the holes in the end cap of the spring, to hold the spring from turning when loosening the set screw bolts. and a second bar to walk the spring around the pipe. When installing these, years ago, I did see a fellow lose a finger, when he slip with one of these bars. So if you try it, be careful. - Original Message - From: Keith Christian To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 8:05 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] electric garage door problem Hi, I had a similar problem a few years ago too. I am actually having it again. The door is out of balance and the opener will not pull it up. I can push it up pretty easily, but there is a noticeable gap on one side of the garage where it should meet the ground. The other side of the garage is flush with the ground. Last time this happened, I had someone come out and adjust the door, but I'd like to do it this time. Does anyone have suggestions how to do this? The door is a roll up aluminum door and there is a big spring that needs to be tightened or loosened above the door. Thanks, Keith -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alan Siman Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 1:05 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] electric garage door problem Had a similar problem. One of 2 problems encountered. First if your opener is a few years old there is a plastic clutch with sprockets that break off and cause the drive to stop pulling the door open. Second see if the springs have broken. They are either on each side or on the top of the door running the whole length of the top. This is easy to check by disengaging the drive and seeing if you can lift it manually. If you can your springs are fine. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The 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] New show's this week.
Hello, Well the holidays, are a done deal. We are back for a new season of handy and blind like me show's. Tom reads some list mail, and some great tips.. This week we talk with a list member you guys know well Max Robison. Max tells us about some home projects, and some things he's been doing around the house. ON the blind like me show this week, Phil visits with Blake Lenci This guy is a radio announcer, and has done some other jobs, a book and some other things, tune in and find out about all that. A great show. The show download links follow. Handy manhttp://www.sendspace.com/file/0jh2xx blind like me http://www.sendspace.com/file/jqvn70 Have a fine week. regards Don [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 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] Kitchen cabinets
One thought about building your cabinets. When my brother built his kitchen cabinets he noted that the boxes should be built so that the back (the part of the cabinet that is attached to the wall) should be slightly shorter than the front. This is so that when you hang them connecting cabinet boxes will be assured to fit snugly next to each other where they're going to be seen -- in the front. If there happens to be any slight imperfection in your wall this adjustment will guarantee the snug fit at the front and the slight at the back goes unnoticed. Bill Gallik E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - An idealist is a person who helps other people to be prosperous. - Henry Ford - By all means marry; if you get a good wife, you'll be happy. If you get a bad one, you'll become a philosopher. - Socrates Sender's Note: Makes me wonder what Socrates' wife thought of this philosophy! - Original Message - From: R S Enterprises [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 5:34 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen cabinets I guess I have done it both ways. If you will be trying to use the kitchen during the time of construction I think you and spouse will be happyer if you build them elsewhere and install as built units. The time you are out of a sink etc will be much less, not even considering the mess. Finishing can also be better done out of the living area. Ron - Original Message - From: Michael Baldwin To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 12:07 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen cabinets Hi all. My wife found out that they are not going to renew her contract, so we are going to be moving. In order to make our house more sellable, there are some projects I want to get done. The first, and maybe the most important is the kitchen. We have old metal cabinets, and they are not and good condition, and the layout is not very good. Instead of building each individual cabinet, I was thinking about building them in place. has anyone ever done it this way? Is it more difficult then building the cabinets individually and installing them? Any tips or techniques to keep in mind for either method of building them? thanks, Michael More questions to come later. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The 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/
