RE: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing
Jennifer, You guys are about to make a very expensive decision so let's see if the following might help you out. 1. Will this vehicle be your primary form of transportation? *daily driver* 2. How large are the rear seat occupants? and are they still growing? 3. Are you looking at new or pre-owned? 4. What is your price range? 5. Are you guys keepers or do you trade vehicles every couple of years? Regards Larry Stansifer -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jennifer Jackson Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 10:16 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing Hey Guys, I am having a car dilemma that I sure hope you guys can help me out with. My family currently has a Suburban, but it is time for something newer. We do a lot of camping and other activities for which we fill up the interior space and add a car top carrier. The gas mileage for around town is killing us though. My thought has been to replace it with a car that will hold our family of five, and then getting a trailer to tow with the other stuff when we need it. Can a car do this? Do I need a tow package? What questions am I not thinking to ask? I look forward to your answer and possible suggestions. We are still driving that Suburban with the busted out back window. My husband is itching to get something else soon. Jennifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Something is new at Yahoo! Groups. Check out the enhanced email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/kOt0.A/gOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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 -- BEGIN-ANTISPAM-VOTING-LINKS -- Teach Infowest Spam Trap if this mail (ID 67507269) is spam: Spam: http://spamtrap.infowest.com/canit/b.php?c=si=67507269m=93 cbf30797aa Not spam: http://spamtrap.infowest.com/canit/b.php?c=ni=67507269m=93 cbf30797aa Forget vote: http://spamtrap.infowest.com/canit/b.php?c=fi=67507269m=93 cbf30797aa -- END-ANTISPAM-VOTING-LINKS Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Great things are happening at Yahoo! Groups. See the new email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/lOt0.A/hOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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] Re: Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language
what is this and whair can i buy it - Original Message - From: Janet and Felix * [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 2:37 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Re: Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language Felix and I talked about this. I think this gadget is a GREAT idea! I'm a little scared of hammers because, being sighted set aside, I have whacked my fingers, and it hurts. Some sighted people are just clutzey. Felix says he just instinctively knows where to hit the nail after a few little test taps. Okay then. Not all of us are psychic like Felix is, right? ha ha ha. I'd buy this gadget in a heartbeat. Peace, Janet Skype ID Bluesjanet http://skype.org talk to anyone, anywhere, free, forever _ Find what you need at prices you'll love. Compare products and save at MSNĀ® Shopping. http://shopping.msn.com/default/shp/?ptnrid=37,ptnrdata=24102tcode=T001MSN20A0701 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 Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Yahoo! Groups gets a make over. See the new email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/hOt0.A/lOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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] Re: Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language
maybee so but it still bluddy hurts when you walop your thumb - Original Message - From: Don To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 3:03 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Re: Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language Know problem Janet...Don - Original Message - From: Janet and Felix * To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 8:43 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Re: Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language I get it now, I am sorry. One must touch the nail as a reference for where to hit it. And I don't have to because I'm sighted. You are right. It does seem to be a tool designed for sighted folks. Sorry I posted earlier. Still learning, Please don't be angry with me, Janet __ With tax season right around the corner, make sure to follow these few simple tips. http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Taxes/PreparationTips/PreparationTips.aspx?icid=HMFebtagline [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Something is new at Yahoo! Groups. Check out the enhanced email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/kOt0.A/gOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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] cars and towing
you need a to bar fitted and then if you have the power you can toe anything - Original Message - From: Jennifer Jackson To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 5:15 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing Hey Guys, I am having a car dilemma that I sure hope you guys can help me out with. My family currently has a Suburban, but it is time for something newer. We do a lot of camping and other activities for which we fill up the interior space and add a car top carrier. The gas mileage for around town is killing us though. My thought has been to replace it with a car that will hold our family of five, and then getting a trailer to tow with the other stuff when we need it. Can a car do this? Do I need a tow package? What questions am I not thinking to ask? I look forward to your answer and possible suggestions. We are still driving that Suburban with the busted out back window. My husband is itching to get something else soon. Jennifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Yahoo! Groups gets a make over. See the new email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/hOt0.A/lOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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] Re: Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language
Janet, take it easy. I didn't notice anything wrong. earlier, Janet and Felix *, wrote: I get it now, I am sorry. One must touch the nail as a reference for where to hit it. And I don't have to because I'm sighted. You are right. It does seem to be a tool designed for sighted folks. Sorry I posted earlier. Still learning, Please don't be angry with me, Janet __ With tax season right around the corner, make sure to follow these few simple tips. http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Taxes/PreparationTips/PreparationTips.aspx?icid=HMFebtaglinehttp://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Taxes/PreparationTips/PreparationTips.aspx?icid=HMFebtagline No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.4/702 - Release Date: 2/25/2007 3:16 PM John -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.4/702 - Release Date: 2/25/2007 3:16 PM Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Yahoo! Groups gets a make over. See the new email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/hOt0.A/lOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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] Larry and wood
I don't understand enough,as I'm enjoying following this thread, but hope to ask: Why 3 stringers? Does one go in the middle? Thanks On Mon, 26 Feb 2007, rj wrote: If you like skip the risers or back kick plate and use just a couple of decking boards for the threads. I think they are 1 1/8 x 6 inch. I like screwing them down. Three screws per board. This gives about 11 inch thread. I screw the boards down tight against each other and the shrink to about a 1/4 crack. These seem to hold up well with a little care. If you insist on a kick plate or riser, a 1 by will do the trick. I hope you have three stringers or Jacks. RJ P. S. Let the threads hang over the stringers sides about a inch or more. - Original Message - From: Larry Stansifer To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2007 9:31 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Larry and wood Hi guys, I think it was R.J. who was so helpful regarding my question about steps. Well guess what... here we go with more because I don't want to */%^ the job up I have a couple more questions. The lumber-yard guy now has my jacks/stringers/side peaces cut. Do I need to tell him how thick my tread peaces are? What about those boards that back up the stair treads how do they fit? Do I nail, screw, glue or all of the above? Please understand gang this is all new to me and I am beginning to wish I had put a match to the whole mess. Regards Larry Stansifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Something is new at Yahoo! Groups. Check out the enhanced email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/kOt0.A/gOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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] static
Really? Thanks. But as I think of humidifers I wonder how do we keep mold, or corrosion out of the system? Of course we have tin ducts and I don't want moisture sitting in there, or blowing mold and other organisms all over the place. On Mon, 26 Feb 2007, NLG wrote: You don't have enough moisture in the air. A humidifier will help. Preferably a hole house humidifier. They make them that install in the plenum of your forced air furnace. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 04:45 Subject: [BlindHandyMan] static Hi, Dale mentioned there's been alot of static around here lately. Here too. What's up with that? I would love to know what causes a rise in static. We have a new furnace, andit is certainly more efficient, and things are dry. Dale, Max, Ray, Dan, anyone? Explain why we are getting shocks off of things and the clothes literally crackle upn removal. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Great things are happening at Yahoo! Groups. See the new email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/lOt0.A/hOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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] Larry and wood
Yes one goes in the middle and I found over the years there is less chance of the steps warping . Just my opinion RJ - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 9:33 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Larry and wood I don't understand enough,as I'm enjoying following this thread, but hope to ask: Why 3 stringers? Does one go in the middle? Thanks On Mon, 26 Feb 2007, rj wrote: If you like skip the risers or back kick plate and use just a couple of decking boards for the threads. I think they are 1 1/8 x 6 inch. I like screwing them down. Three screws per board. This gives about 11 inch thread. I screw the boards down tight against each other and the shrink to about a 1/4 crack. These seem to hold up well with a little care. If you insist on a kick plate or riser, a 1 by will do the trick. I hope you have three stringers or Jacks. RJ P. S. Let the threads hang over the stringers sides about a inch or more. - Original Message - From: Larry Stansifer To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2007 9:31 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Larry and wood Hi guys, I think it was R.J. who was so helpful regarding my question about steps. Well guess what... here we go with more because I don't want to */%^ the job up I have a couple more questions. The lumber-yard guy now has my jacks/stringers/side peaces cut. Do I need to tell him how thick my tread peaces are? What about those boards that back up the stair treads how do they fit? Do I nail, screw, glue or all of the above? Please understand gang this is all new to me and I am beginning to wish I had put a match to the whole mess. Regards Larry Stansifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Something is new at Yahoo! Groups. Check out the enhanced email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/kOt0.A/gOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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] cars and towing
Jennifer, You can tow with a car, but most cars can't tow more then 2000 lbs. All cars have a GVW (gross Vehicle Weight), and it is not recommended to load your car up or tow anything that will put the car over that weight. For towing long distances or in the mountains, it is best to stay under 80% of the GVW. My recommendation would be to go with a minivan. My personal preference for Minivans is the Chrysler town and Country, or the equivalent Dodge Caravan. I would stay with 2001 or newer. the older ones had transmission problems, mostly because people didn't use the right fluid in them, but that is a different discussion. Either one comes with an optional tow package, but if it does not come with the tow package, it is no big deal. A hitch and wiring can be had for less then $200.00 and it took les then an hour to install. Most minivans come with a roof rack, so using a top carrier won't be much of a problem. The town and Country, and the Caravan have the stow and go seating, so you can store items under the floor when the seats are up. very handy if you have little ones traveling with you, keeps there toys out of the way until they are needed. The gas mileage on minivans is better then SUV's, but not as good as cars. I think the Honda Odyssey has the best mpg of all minivans with a V6. I would estimate the minivans have an average mpg rating of 20-25 on the highway, and 17-22 in town. Cars will have an average of about 5 mpg higher then the minivan. When towing or loaded heavy the mpg will drop with anything. Towing with my Mercury sable I was lucky to get 12-14 mpg on the highway, and we normally got 28-30, on my town Country towing drops the mpg to about 16-18, and we get 20-22 with out towing. No matter what you decide to get: go with a v6, 4 cylinders can't haul as much, and generally don't last as long. Go with a 4 speed automatic, the over drive really helps the mpg on the highway, do NOT use over drive when towing. add an auxiliary transmission cooler if not equip. 4 wheel anti lock brakes (ABS). try to have the towing package already installed. If you want to tow, make sure you can get a hitch for the vehicle before you buy it, check out www.etrailer.com or www.hitchfinder.com. some manufacturers tow packages do not include the hitch. make sure of the vehicle's GVW, and towing capacity. Follow the heavy duty use maintenance schedule for the vehicle, when towing or hauling heavy loads of people and supplies. This is the schedule that most people are wasting their money on 3000 or 3 months per oil change. Well I hope this helps some. Michael From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jennifer Jackson Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 23:16 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing Hey Guys, I am having a car dilemma that I sure hope you guys can help me out with. My family currently has a Suburban, but it is time for something newer. We do a lot of camping and other activities for which we fill up the interior space and add a car top carrier. The gas mileage for around town is killing us though. My thought has been to replace it with a car that will hold our family of five, and then getting a trailer to tow with the other stuff when we need it. Can a car do this? Do I need a tow package? What questions am I not thinking to ask? I look forward to your answer and possible suggestions. We are still driving that Suburban with the busted out back window. My husband is itching to get something else soon. Jennifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Check out the new improvements in Yahoo! Groups email. http://us.click.yahoo.com/4It09A/fOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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
[BlindHandyMan] Texas woodworking
Hi list. I have some specific questions regarding the Texas Commission for the Blind and whether or not they have a woodworking shop. If anyone on the list can answer a few questions regarding this, please contact me off list. Thanks-- Mickey [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- See what's inside the new Yahoo! Groups email. http://us.click.yahoo.com/0It09A/bOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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] the real world of woodworking
Measure with a micrometer. Mark with chalk. Cut with a chainsaw. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- See what's inside the new Yahoo! Groups email. http://us.click.yahoo.com/0It09A/bOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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] plastic shoe boxes
Hi All, My wife just purchased some plastic shoe boxes to store some of her shoes. The fact that they are plastic I am wondering if she should have some moisture absorbing material or ventilation holes drilled in the sides. Any opinions? Lenny http://www.geocities.com/lenny_mchugh/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Yahoo! Groups gets a make over. See the new email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/hOt0.A/lOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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] cars and towing
You might want to look at mini vans. They can hold the whole family and then some. They also come with tow packages if needed. At 12:15 AM 2/27/2007, you wrote: Hey Guys, I am having a car dilemma that I sure hope you guys can help me out with. My family currently has a Suburban, but it is time for something newer. We do a lot of camping and other activities for which we fill up the interior space and add a car top carrier. The gas mileage for around town is killing us though. My thought has been to replace it with a car that will hold our family of five, and then getting a trailer to tow with the other stuff when we need it. Can a car do this? Do I need a tow package? What questions am I not thinking to ask? I look forward to your answer and possible suggestions. We are still driving that Suburban with the busted out back window. My husband is itching to get something else soon. Jennifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Tim trouble Never offend people with style when you can offend them with substance. --Sam Brown Blindeudora list owner. To subscribe or info: http://www.freelists.org/webpage/blindeudora Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Something is new at Yahoo! Groups. Check out the enhanced email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/kOt0.A/gOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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] cars and towing
There has been some wonderful advice for towing trailers of any sort. Small to large. Those to live in and those to haul items. Along with what to look out for and have. Might I add in here from the perspective of working with AAA, Emergency Road Service. A: what ever you get make sure it fits what you are pulling and can successfully do the job. B: Always remember to do the general maintenance on the car, wagon or sedan or truck or van. The fluids clean and not old. Brakes, transmission and etc. Along with the proper hook up of the trailer and the other attachments. Along with making sure all lights work. C: Checking the condition of the tires! D: The weight of the unit you are hauling and not over what is recommended. E: If you are a AAA card holder the only thing that covers these sleeping unit is AAA Plus/RV or the Premier AAA. If the club offers the Premier and you are doing a long road trip. I'd highly recommend the last program from AAA. What ever your choices are make wise choice and have fun!! Geno 27, February Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Check out the new improvements in Yahoo! Groups email. http://us.click.yahoo.com/4It09A/fOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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] Boiler/Furnace
Just a note of information. There are systems that use one unit for supplying both hot potable water, as well as hot water for heating the home. The house I grew up in had this type of system. There was a coil of Copper tube that ran through the boiler that supplied hot water for heat. So, yes, combined units do exist. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Check out the new improvements in Yahoo! Groups email. http://us.click.yahoo.com/4It09A/fOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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] Lawn Edges Are Put To The Test
Hi all, I absolutely hate doing anykind of yard work but I do like the appearance of a well edged lawn. I remember, when I could still see, that a well-edged lawn always made a property look so much cleaner and appealing. Has anyone ever used a gas-powered lawn edger with any real success? Is there anykind of a technique one can use to edge along a sidewalk or driveway without damaging the edger by coming too close to the concrete or tar? Any help greatly appreciated. Take care, Ed At 03:29 PM 2/26/2007, you wrote: Hi All Lawn Edgers Are Put to the Test A well-groomed, head-turning lawn calls for more than just freshly mowed grass. Attention to detail goes a long way toward a lawn achieving a great look over a good look. Using an edger to clean up a lawn's perimeter enhances its overall appeal and neatness, resulting in garden edges and footpaths with a crisp and clean appearance. An edger is a different tool than a trimmer, although many modern units do feature interchangeable trimming and edging attachments. Whereas a trimmer's cutting ability relies on a rapidly rotating string positioned at the end of a shaft, edgers typically use a rigid rotating blade to ensure a straight, uniform cut. Although a trimmer can be used for edging applications, the edges tend to look rather scruffy, whereas a dedicated edging blade is designed specifically to achieve a beautiful, immaculate appearance. The first step to edging is thorough inspection of the area to be edged, removing all sticks, stones, wires or other foreign objects. Depending on the edger model, blade height may then need to be adjusted. Operating an edger is very similar to operating a trimmer. Generally speaking, position the edger upright and perpendicular to the ground and, while the engine is running, pull the throttle trigger to activate blade rotation. Allow the edger blades to reach maximum speed before lowering the cutting head into the lawn. This may take a second or two but will help ensure you begin with a clean, smooth cut. With the blade at full speed, ease the cutting head downward. As the cutting action begins, push the unit slowly forward so the blade cuts as you walk forward. If the blade jams or stops in the ground, retract the blade and begin again. If cutting on a concrete edge such as a sidewalk or driveway, rest the guide wheel of the cutting head on the hard edge of the surface you are cutting against. The guide wheel, a common feature of most dedicated edgers, helps guide the edger along the sidewalk, assisting with directional control. As the edger is pushed with a slow walk forward, cut a swath that lines the edge of the sidewalk. If grass growing over the concrete prevents seeing the edge of the sidewalk, tilt the edger slightly sideways so the blade tilts and kisses the concrete edge, acting as a guide. While edging, many models tend to kick back dirt and grass. A great deal of this debris often hits the operator's feet and ankles, so it's advisable to wear some tough work boots while edging. A variety of new edgers on the market offer a slew of new bells and whistles. Some manufacturers offer multiple-use units with the ability to operate as both trimmer and edger, or even other lawn tools. In the past, the drawbacks of some multi-use units have included increased tool weight and problems with balancing the edger perpendicular to the ground during use. If a lot of edging is to be done, it may be wise to invest in a single-use dedicated edger for easier handling. Nevertheless, new edger designs hit the market every year featuring enhanced maneuverability, greater design efficiency and more. From the small end of the equipment spectrum to the heavy-duty end, today's edgers come in many models to meet an array of needs. The YardStick American Gardener's lightweight and compact YardStick cordless electric trimmer/edger offers 24 volts of rechargeable power. The unit comes with a wall-mount charge rack to re-juice between jobs, comfortable grips and an adjustable handle. As a trimmer the YardStick offers surprisingly effective cutting power for an electric tool, efficiently chopping away freestanding grass and weeds. This two-in-one system's edging action comes in the form of a tilted string-trimmer head that doubles as the unit's plastic guide wheel. As an edger, the user twists the motor housing, which positions the cutting head perpendicular to the earth rather than horizontal for trimming. Place the guide wheel, which is constructed into the plastic spindle head of the trimmer, along the edge of a sidewalk and work the cutting string along the edge. For edging, this system's use of a string rather than a rigid blade may not be the most clean-cutting method, but should suffice for small yards and garden needs. Unlike most edgers, the design of the YardStick requires the user to stand to the side of the edging path and move the unit along laterally, making directional control slightly more
Re: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing
Larry, This will be our primary vehicle. I do not drive. Our kids are all under eight, so they should fit in a regular back seat for several more years. We are definitely looking at used, and I hope to keep the price down. My husband would happily replace our Suburban with another just like it. My thoughts are why spend $6000 to get another 15 year old vehicle. We could do the repairs needed on this one, including replacing the air conditioner, for about $2000. I think we should spend a little more and get something much newer and better with gas consumption. How do I figure out how much weight I am wanting to tow? Jennifer From: Larry Stansifer To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 4:47 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing Jennifer, You guys are about to make a very expensive decision so let's see if the following might help you out. 1. Will this vehicle be your primary form of transportation? *daily driver* 2. How large are the rear seat occupants? and are they still growing? 3. Are you looking at new or pre-owned? 4. What is your price range? 5. Are you guys keepers or do you trade vehicles every couple of years? Regards Larry Stansifer -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jennifer Jackson Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 10:16 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing Hey Guys, I am having a car dilemma that I sure hope you guys can help me out with. My family currently has a Suburban, but it is time for something newer. We do a lot of camping and other activities for which we fill up the interior space and add a car top carrier. The gas mileage for around town is killing us though. My thought has been to replace it with a car that will hold our family of five, and then getting a trailer to tow with the other stuff when we need it. Can a car do this? Do I need a tow package? What questions am I not thinking to ask? I look forward to your answer and possible suggestions. We are still driving that Suburban with the busted out back window. My husband is itching to get something else soon. Jennifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Something is new at Yahoo! Groups. Check out the enhanced email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/kOt0.A/gOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM -- ~- 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 -- BEGIN-ANTISPAM-VOTING-LINKS -- Teach Infowest Spam Trap if this mail (ID 67507269) is spam: Spam: http://spamtrap.infowest.com/canit/b.php?c=si=67507269m=93 cbf30797aa Not spam: http://spamtrap.infowest.com/canit/b.php?c=ni=67507269m=93 cbf30797aa Forget vote: http://spamtrap.infowest.com/canit/b.php?c=fi=67507269m=93 cbf30797aa -- END-ANTISPAM-VOTING-LINKS [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Yahoo! Groups gets a make over. See the new email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/hOt0.A/lOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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!
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Car delemma
have you been talking to my husband? *smile* He would be ecstatic about a bus. Jennifer - Original Message - From: Robert J. Moore To: Blind Handyman Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 12:01 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Car delemma Jenefer How about finding a retired school bus at an auction? That way you would have a lot of room for camping in and you would have the added fun of turning that gem into a custom motor coach. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- See what's inside the new Yahoo! Groups email. http://us.click.yahoo.com/0It09A/bOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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] cars and towing
Robert, Thanks for the offer to help with the research. I think if we go for the two car solution though, we will keep our Suburban and ad a car. Jennifer - Original Message - From: Robert J. Moore To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 11:58 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing Yes you can tow a camper with a car but in general not really the best option. I will let some one more qualified handle that part of the question. Another option to consider if you have the room is to get a suitable car for the family that will be big enough yet give you good gas milage and also get a large conversion van. If you budget write this might work out good for you. You could consider a bit less budget for the car and leave a little budgeting room for the van. If you shop around you should be able to get a hell of a deal on an older van that has a good drive train with out spending a lot. With the price of gas going up the price of big vans are going down. If you consider this option I would not let high milage bother you too much. I will check my local listings for you to give you an example of what is out there, if you like.I am always looking at vehicle listings any way. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jennifer Jackson Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 11:16 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing Hey Guys, I am having a car dilemma that I sure hope you guys can help me out with. My family currently has a Suburban, but it is time for something newer. We do a lot of camping and other activities for which we fill up the interior space and add a car top carrier. The gas mileage for around town is killing us though. My thought has been to replace it with a car that will hold our family of five, and then getting a trailer to tow with the other stuff when we need it. Can a car do this? Do I need a tow package? What questions am I not thinking to ask? I look forward to your answer and possible suggestions. We are still driving that Suburban with the busted out back window. My husband is itching to get something else soon. Jennifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- See what's inside the new Yahoo! Groups email. http://us.click.yahoo.com/0It09A/bOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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] plastic shoe boxes
Lenny, I'm sorry that I've forgotten where you live, but it probably isn't nearly as humid there as it is here in Hawaii. I have some of those boxes and store lots of different things in them and have not had a problem with moisture. However, if she has real leather shoes, it might be good to wrap them in tissue paper before storing. Betsy At 05:39 AM 2/27/2007, you wrote: Hi All, My wife just purchased some plastic shoe boxes to store some of her shoes. The fact that they are plastic I am wondering if she should have some moisture absorbing material or ventilation holes drilled in the sides. Any opinions? Lenny http://www.geocities.com/lenny_mchugh/http://www.geocities.com/lenny_mchugh/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Yahoo! Groups gets a make over. See the new email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/hOt0.A/lOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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] cars and towing
Jennifer, One way you can figure out how much you haul when camping, etc. would be to have your husband go weigh the Suburban at a commercial scale. Then go weigh it again after you and all your kids and supplies are in the suburban. If the Suburban will be driven several miles between the weighings, I would make sure it had a full tank of gas each time. Take the difference, add your husbands approximate weight.to that number, add the weight of your trailer/camper. If you don't have a trailer yet, go pick one out and make sure it can carry the weight of your stuff. Add the weight of the trailer to the weight of all your people and stuff. To the total I would add 10-15 percent just for good measure. Use that weight, and add it to the weight of the car and make sure it does not exceed the GVW of the vehicle, or exceed the towing capacity. Michael _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jennifer Jackson Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 11:19 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing Larry, This will be our primary vehicle. I do not drive. Our kids are all under eight, so they should fit in a regular back seat for several more years. We are definitely looking at used, and I hope to keep the price down. My husband would happily replace our Suburban with another just like it. My thoughts are why spend $6000 to get another 15 year old vehicle. We could do the repairs needed on this one, including replacing the air conditioner, for about $2000. I think we should spend a little more and get something much newer and better with gas consumption. How do I figure out how much weight I am wanting to tow? Jennifer From: Larry Stansifer To: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 4:47 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing Jennifer, You guys are about to make a very expensive decision so let's see if the following might help you out. 1. Will this vehicle be your primary form of transportation? *daily driver* 2. How large are the rear seat occupants? and are they still growing? 3. Are you looking at new or pre-owned? 4. What is your price range? 5. Are you guys keepers or do you trade vehicles every couple of years? Regards Larry Stansifer -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jennifer Jackson Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 10:16 PM To: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing Hey Guys, I am having a car dilemma that I sure hope you guys can help me out with. My family currently has a Suburban, but it is time for something newer. We do a lot of camping and other activities for which we fill up the interior space and add a car top carrier. The gas mileage for around town is killing us though. My thought has been to replace it with a car that will hold our family of five, and then getting a trailer to tow with the other stuff when we need it. Can a car do this? Do I need a tow package? What questions am I not thinking to ask? I look forward to your answer and possible suggestions. We are still driving that Suburban with the busted out back window. My husband is itching to get something else soon. Jennifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Something is new at Yahoo! Groups. Check out the enhanced email design. http://us.click. http://us.click.yahoo.com/kOt0.A/gOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM yahoo.com/kOt0.A/gOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM -- ~- 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 -- BEGIN-ANTISPAM-VOTING-LINKS
RE: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing
Jennifer, Any vehicle equipped with a towing package will clearly define it's towing capacity in either the owners manual or in the case of pick-up trucks and some SUV's it will be on a tag located on the driver side door post. First of all if you plan on doing any towing at all please-please-please stay away from any vehicle with front wheel drive. The added length, width and tongue weight of the towed vehicle will make that thing handle like a drunk Elephant on a mud bank. Back in the days of married we had a 96 dodge ram 1500 extended cab pickup with the factory towing package and a 5.9 leter v8. the truck was rated with a towing capacity of 7500LBS but it was all the poor thing could do to pull our 24-FT 4800LB vacation trailer over donner pass. I did several performance upgrades to the motor and suspension but it still wasn't any fun on a long trip so be very skeptical of towing specifications. Fuel mileage is an extremely difficult call to make. My feeling has always been error on the side of performance and versatility. There is nothing worse than making a $12,000 or $15,000.00 investment only to find out 6 months later it won't do the job for you. You folks might consider taking a look at either the four door or extended cab styles of pickup trucks Regards Larry Stansifer -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jennifer Jackson Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 10:19 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing Larry, This will be our primary vehicle. I do not drive. Our kids are all under eight, so they should fit in a regular back seat for several more years. We are definitely looking at used, and I hope to keep the price down. My husband would happily replace our Suburban with another just like it. My thoughts are why spend $6000 to get another 15 year old vehicle. We could do the repairs needed on this one, including replacing the air conditioner, for about $2000. I think we should spend a little more and get something much newer and better with gas consumption. How do I figure out how much weight I am wanting to tow? Jennifer From: Larry Stansifer To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 4:47 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing Jennifer, You guys are about to make a very expensive decision so let's see if the following might help you out. 1. Will this vehicle be your primary form of transportation? *daily driver* 2. How large are the rear seat occupants? and are they still growing? 3. Are you looking at new or pre-owned? 4. What is your price range? 5. Are you guys keepers or do you trade vehicles every couple of years? Regards Larry Stansifer -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jennifer Jackson Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 10:16 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing Hey Guys, I am having a car dilemma that I sure hope you guys can help me out with. My family currently has a Suburban, but it is time for something newer. We do a lot of camping and other activities for which we fill up the interior space and add a car top carrier. The gas mileage for around town is killing us though. My thought has been to replace it with a car that will hold our family of five, and then getting a trailer to tow with the other stuff when we need it. Can a car do this? Do I need a tow package? What questions am I not thinking to ask? I look forward to your answer and possible suggestions. We are still driving that Suburban with the busted out back window. My husband is itching to get something else soon. Jennifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Something is new at Yahoo! Groups. Check out the enhanced email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/kOt0.A/gOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM -- ~- 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 -- [Non-text
RE: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing
couple more things to consider is some thing like an s10 blazer or a GMC Gymmy or if you like some other brand That way you would have the lugsury and room of a car and better milage than your big suberbin. Also you would have a full truck frame and rear weel drive which I think is much better for towing. I don't know about other models but I believe some if not all Dodge caravans have a uni body construction which I don't think will stand up as well over the long haul. So what I might look for is some thing with a full frame, 5plus passenger interior, preferably a 4 door, and rear wheel drive. From there you can check out gas milage. What I am really saying is there are much smaller versions of what you now have and you won't need much cargo space since you can pull a pop up or just a utility trailer for your stuff. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of carl Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 5:26 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing you need a to bar fitted and then if you have the power you can toe anything - Original Message - From: Jennifer Jackson To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 5:15 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing Hey Guys, I am having a car dilemma that I sure hope you guys can help me out with. My family currently has a Suburban, but it is time for something newer. We do a lot of camping and other activities for which we fill up the interior space and add a car top carrier. The gas mileage for around town is killing us though. My thought has been to replace it with a car that will hold our family of five, and then getting a trailer to tow with the other stuff when we need it. Can a car do this? Do I need a tow package? What questions am I not thinking to ask? I look forward to your answer and possible suggestions. We are still driving that Suburban with the busted out back window. My husband is itching to get something else soon. Jennifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- See what's inside the new Yahoo! Groups email. http://us.click.yahoo.com/0It09A/bOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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] Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language
Hi all, Has anyone ever used this thing? Whenever I get done with any project requiring use of a hammer, my thumbs always wind up looking more like my big toes than thumbs. For this very reason, I've begun looking at the electric powered nailer that someone wrote about in a previous post. This thing would save me a great deal of money if it worked. Any help greatly appreciated. Take care, Ed At 11:32 AM 2/26/2007, you wrote: A friend just sent me this information. I took a quick look at the site and they have some interesting items. Lenny Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language While Hammering. we talk about devices that no blind or visually impaired person should be without because they improve their lives in some way or another. Well, if you work with wood or find yourself hammering nails into things often, I have another gadget for you. This one not only keeps you safe but prevents you from using the colorful language that often occurs when working with a hammer. The inventor of this intelligent gadget must have bruised his thumb many a times while using the hammer. He or she obviously got tired of this and created a device that will help you keep the hammer on the right target. The ThumbSaver was designed and tested by real tradesmen and lends a helping hand when driving nails, screws, fence staples, or just about any fastener. You can use ThumbSaver on nearly any job from fine trim or craft work to the largest framing jobs, building fences, decks or installing joist hangers. A strong magnet is machined into the durable ergonomically designed aluminum shaft and finished off with a comfort grip. Just pull the tool out of your pack or tool belt, pick up a fastener with the magnet and drive the nail or screw! Once you use it you will know why it is called the ThumbSaver! The thumbSaver comes with two sizes: large is 7 Ā½ inches long with a 7/8 inch grip. Mini is 6 inches long with a 5/8 inch grip. Go to www.Awesometools.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- See what's inside the new Yahoo! Groups email. http://us.click.yahoo.com/0It09A/bOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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] plastic shoe boxes
Hey Betsy, Thanks, I live in the North East Pa. All that Karen wears is all leather. She will not wear manmade material shoes. I was worried about mildew. When she wears her shoes she lets them sit over night before putting away. The tissue paper is a very good idea. Lenny http://www.geocities.com/lenny_mchugh/ - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 11:04 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] plastic shoe boxes Lenny, I'm sorry that I've forgotten where you live, but it probably isn't nearly as humid there as it is here in Hawaii. I have some of those boxes and store lots of different things in them and have not had a problem with moisture. However, if she has real leather shoes, it might be good to wrap them in tissue paper before storing. Betsy At 05:39 AM 2/27/2007, you wrote: Hi All, My wife just purchased some plastic shoe boxes to store some of her shoes. The fact that they are plastic I am wondering if she should have some moisture absorbing material or ventilation holes drilled in the sides. Any opinions? Lenny http://www.geocities.com/lenny_mchugh/http://www.geocities.com/lenny_mchugh/ [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 Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Check out the new improvements in Yahoo! Groups email. http://us.click.yahoo.com/4It09A/fOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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] cars and towing
None of the mini-van class vehicles are really appropriate for any kind of towing. Regards Larry Stansifer -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert J. Moore Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 10:58 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing couple more things to consider is some thing like an s10 blazer or a GMC Gymmy or if you like some other brand That way you would have the lugsury and room of a car and better milage than your big suberbin. Also you would have a full truck frame and rear weel drive which I think is much better for towing. I don't know about other models but I believe some if not all Dodge caravans have a uni body construction which I don't think will stand up as well over the long haul. So what I might look for is some thing with a full frame, 5plus passenger interior, preferably a 4 door, and rear wheel drive. From there you can check out gas milage. What I am really saying is there are much smaller versions of what you now have and you won't need much cargo space since you can pull a pop up or just a utility trailer for your stuff. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of carl Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 5:26 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing you need a to bar fitted and then if you have the power you can toe anything - Original Message - From: Jennifer Jackson To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 5:15 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing Hey Guys, I am having a car dilemma that I sure hope you guys can help me out with. My family currently has a Suburban, but it is time for something newer. We do a lot of camping and other activities for which we fill up the interior space and add a car top carrier. The gas mileage for around town is killing us though. My thought has been to replace it with a car that will hold our family of five, and then getting a trailer to tow with the other stuff when we need it. Can a car do this? Do I need a tow package? What questions am I not thinking to ask? I look forward to your answer and possible suggestions. We are still driving that Suburban with the busted out back window. My husband is itching to get something else soon. Jennifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- See what's inside the new Yahoo! Groups email. http://us.click.yahoo.com/0It09A/bOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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 -- BEGIN-ANTISPAM-VOTING-LINKS -- Teach Infowest Spam Trap if this mail (ID 67698055) is spam: Spam: http://spamtrap.infowest.com/canit/b.php?c=si=67698055m=90 72b8c0849c Not spam: http://spamtrap.infowest.com/canit/b.php?c=ni=67698055m=90 72b8c0849c Forget vote: http://spamtrap.infowest.com/canit/b.php?c=fi=67698055m=90 72b8c0849c -- END-ANTISPAM-VOTING-LINKS Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Great things are happening at Yahoo! Groups. See the new email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/lOt0.A/hOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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
Re: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing
Larry, Why? I have a Grand Caravan Sport. It has automatic load levelers, all wheel drive and came equipped with a towing package. I never towed anything with it. We sold our camping trailer many years ago. Lenny - Original Message - From: Larry Stansifer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 1:37 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing None of the mini-van class vehicles are really appropriate for any kind of towing. Regards Larry Stansifer -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert J. Moore Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 10:58 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing couple more things to consider is some thing like an s10 blazer or a GMC Gymmy or if you like some other brand That way you would have the lugsury and room of a car and better milage than your big suberbin. Also you would have a full truck frame and rear weel drive which I think is much better for towing. I don't know about other models but I believe some if not all Dodge caravans have a uni body construction which I don't think will stand up as well over the long haul. So what I might look for is some thing with a full frame, 5plus passenger interior, preferably a 4 door, and rear wheel drive. From there you can check out gas milage. What I am really saying is there are much smaller versions of what you now have and you won't need much cargo space since you can pull a pop up or just a utility trailer for your stuff. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of carl Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 5:26 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing you need a to bar fitted and then if you have the power you can toe anything - Original Message - From: Jennifer Jackson To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 5:15 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing Hey Guys, I am having a car dilemma that I sure hope you guys can help me out with. My family currently has a Suburban, but it is time for something newer. We do a lot of camping and other activities for which we fill up the interior space and add a car top carrier. The gas mileage for around town is killing us though. My thought has been to replace it with a car that will hold our family of five, and then getting a trailer to tow with the other stuff when we need it. Can a car do this? Do I need a tow package? What questions am I not thinking to ask? I look forward to your answer and possible suggestions. We are still driving that Suburban with the busted out back window. My husband is itching to get something else soon. Jennifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- See what's inside the new Yahoo! Groups email. http://us.click.yahoo.com/0It09A/bOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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 -- BEGIN-ANTISPAM-VOTING-LINKS -- Teach Infowest Spam Trap if this mail (ID 67698055) is spam: Spam: http://spamtrap.infowest.com/canit/b.php?c=si=67698055m=90 72b8c0849c Not spam: http://spamtrap.infowest.com/canit/b.php?c=ni=67698055m=90 72b8c0849c Forget vote: http://spamtrap.infowest.com/canit/b.php?c=fi=67698055m=90 72b8c0849c -- END-ANTISPAM-VOTING-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:
RE: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing
Victor, Correct, Caravans and town Countries did have transmission problems. those were in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd generation minivans. the 4th generation minivan, 2001-2007, fortunately do not have the same problems. Most of the problems are caused by people going to the corner lube shop, and have Dextrin put in the tranny to top it off. Dextrin will toast the tranny in very short time. Jiffy Lube was well known for this. Some places still do not put in the correct fluid. Chrysler ATF +4 is required, it might cost a few pennies more, but the dealer is the only place to get true ATF +4. Michael _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Victor Gouveia Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 12:37 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing The only problem I see with Michael's suggestion to go with a Caravan is that the Caravan is notorious for transmission failures sooner rather than later. In fact, consumer reports has done an investigation and found that Dodge Caravans were 85% more likely to need a major transmission repair within the first three years of ownership, as opposed to the average 5 to 8 years of their competitors, and 9 to 11 years with the Japanese imports. I have known three Caravan's in my life, and each lived up to the consumer reports investigation. I'm not saying that I took bad care of it, I could see at the time, was driving it on a regular basis, and I had it serviced on regular intervals, as per manufacturer's standards. Either way, it might be worth looking into the report further, as I may be wrong on the numbers. Victor Gouveia [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Check out the new improvements in Yahoo! Groups email. http://us.click.yahoo.com/4It09A/fOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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] Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language
lol and you endup bending the knail mor times than you acktualy get the knail in - Original Message - From: Edward Przybylek To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 5:14 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language Hi all, Has anyone ever used this thing? Whenever I get done with any project requiring use of a hammer, my thumbs always wind up looking more like my big toes than thumbs. For this very reason, I've begun looking at the electric powered nailer that someone wrote about in a previous post. This thing would save me a great deal of money if it worked. Any help greatly appreciated. Take care, Ed At 11:32 AM 2/26/2007, you wrote: A friend just sent me this information. I took a quick look at the site and they have some interesting items. Lenny Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language While Hammering. we talk about devices that no blind or visually impaired person should be without because they improve their lives in some way or another. Well, if you work with wood or find yourself hammering nails into things often, I have another gadget for you. This one not only keeps you safe but prevents you from using the colorful language that often occurs when working with a hammer. The inventor of this intelligent gadget must have bruised his thumb many a times while using the hammer. He or she obviously got tired of this and created a device that will help you keep the hammer on the right target. The ThumbSaver was designed and tested by real tradesmen and lends a helping hand when driving nails, screws, fence staples, or just about any fastener. You can use ThumbSaver on nearly any job from fine trim or craft work to the largest framing jobs, building fences, decks or installing joist hangers. A strong magnet is machined into the durable ergonomically designed aluminum shaft and finished off with a comfort grip. Just pull the tool out of your pack or tool belt, pick up a fastener with the magnet and drive the nail or screw! Once you use it you will know why it is called the ThumbSaver! The thumbSaver comes with two sizes: large is 7 Ā½ inches long with a 7/8 inch grip. Mini is 6 inches long with a 5/8 inch grip. Go to www.Awesometools.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Yahoo! Groups gets a make over. See the new email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/hOt0.A/lOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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] Car delemma
No but if you get a bus Let me know and my Wife and I can come out and help you guys turn it into a luxury motor coach. I am marginal as a handy man but between the four of us I think we could get the job done. GRIN -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jennifer Jackson Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 11:20 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Car delemma have you been talking to my husband? *smile* He would be ecstatic about a bus. Jennifer - Original Message - From: Robert J. Moore To: Blind Handyman Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 12:01 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Car delemma Jenefer How about finding a retired school bus at an auction? That way you would have a lot of room for camping in and you would have the added fun of turning that gem into a custom motor coach. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Yahoo! Groups gets a make over. See the new email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/hOt0.A/lOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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] cars and towing
Hi Michael, Thanks for the heads up. My wife and I are looking at buying a new car, possibly a hybrid. Not sure if the hybrid is sold in the Caravan version, but if it is, we're looking at getting one of those. I like the caravans because they're safe, I mean, my business partner's van was in two roll-overs, and no, it was because of driver error, not anything the van did. They're also easy to get into and out of, despite their legendary transmission problems. I believe the new ones also offer stow and go seating, which in my case would come in beneficial. Anyway, thanks again for the heads up on the out dated-ness of the report. Victor Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Great things are happening at Yahoo! Groups. See the new email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/lOt0.A/hOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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] cars and towing
I have to agree with every thing Larry said. And if you go with a full size pick up with a crew cab you would not need a trailer unless you wanted a pop up to camp in. the other two options I see there are use a topper to store your camping supplies and keep them dry. The other option is to get a cab over camper that you could stay in. and when not in use the camper could be taken off the truck. I think the cab over camper will kill your milage when on the truck but I don't think there is a perfect salution here So just go down your list of pros and cons and have fun with it. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Larry Stansifer Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 11:56 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing Jennifer, Any vehicle equipped with a towing package will clearly define it's towing capacity in either the owners manual or in the case of pick-up trucks and some SUV's it will be on a tag located on the driver side door post. First of all if you plan on doing any towing at all please-please-please stay away from any vehicle with front wheel drive. The added length, width and tongue weight of the towed vehicle will make that thing handle like a drunk Elephant on a mud bank. Back in the days of married we had a 96 dodge ram 1500 extended cab pickup with the factory towing package and a 5.9 leter v8. the truck was rated with a towing capacity of 7500LBS but it was all the poor thing could do to pull our 24-FT 4800LB vacation trailer over donner pass. I did several performance upgrades to the motor and suspension but it still wasn't any fun on a long trip so be very skeptical of towing specifications. Fuel mileage is an extremely difficult call to make. My feeling has always been error on the side of performance and versatility. There is nothing worse than making a $12,000 or $15,000.00 investment only to find out 6 months later it won't do the job for you. You folks might consider taking a look at either the four door or extended cab styles of pickup trucks Regards Larry Stansifer -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Jennifer Jackson Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 10:19 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing Larry, This will be our primary vehicle. I do not drive. Our kids are all under eight, so they should fit in a regular back seat for several more years. We are definitely looking at used, and I hope to keep the price down. My husband would happily replace our Suburban with another just like it. My thoughts are why spend $6000 to get another 15 year old vehicle. We could do the repairs needed on this one, including replacing the air conditioner, for about $2000. I think we should spend a little more and get something much newer and better with gas consumption. How do I figure out how much weight I am wanting to tow? Jennifer From: Larry Stansifer To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 4:47 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing Jennifer, You guys are about to make a very expensive decision so let's see if the following might help you out. 1. Will this vehicle be your primary form of transportation? *daily driver* 2. How large are the rear seat occupants? and are they still growing? 3. Are you looking at new or pre-owned? 4. What is your price range? 5. Are you guys keepers or do you trade vehicles every couple of years? Regards Larry Stansifer -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Jennifer Jackson Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 10:16 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing Hey Guys, I am having a car dilemma that I sure hope you guys can help me out with. My family currently has a Suburban, but it is time for something newer. We do a lot of camping and other activities for which we fill up the interior space and add a car top carrier. The gas mileage for around town is killing us though. My thought has been to replace it with a car that will hold our family of five, and then getting a trailer to tow with the other stuff when we need it. Can a car do this? Do I need a tow package? What questions am I not thinking to ask? I look forward to your answer and possible suggestions. We are still driving that Suburban with the busted out back window. My husband is itching to get something else soon. Jennifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Something
[BlindHandyMan] cars and towing
Michael Do the new Dodge mini vans have a full frame or a uni body? I could be wrong but I think for towing a full frame is much more durable and stable. Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Yahoo! Groups gets a make over. See the new email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/hOt0.A/lOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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] Getting floored
Well, this weekend was the big weekend. After more than a month of having our entire living room and dining room stuffed into the dining room, we finally took the big plunge. The whole project started out with us purchasing the 3/4 inch thick, 2 1/4 inch wide, pre-finished oak hard wood. We stacked the ten boxes in the dining room. Then emptied the entire living room. I believe we took a trip up to Teresa's family that weekend and got the floor stapler and staples from Teresa's brother. That was the first weekend. The next weekend we sliced up the carpeting into 30 inch wide strips, rolled, tied and threw the bundles onto the front porch. I ripped out the ceramic tile in front of the front door. I pulled all the cables, speaker and coax, that I had run through the basement so that they would be in more convenient locations. We found some scary looking old sheet linoleum under the carpeting. That was weekend II. After getting the linoleum and mastic tested for asbestos, negative, Teresa and I played hazmat team. We sealed the living room off from the rest of the house. We wore full plastic coveralls with booties, hoods, and gloves. We put on dust masks that were rated for asbestos, and attacked the linoleum. It came up in huge sheets and we broke it into more manageable sizes and slid the pieces into super heavy duty contractor bags. Then sealed the bags and dumped them on the front porch. Whatever the mastic and/or backing of the linoleum was, it made you itch like fiberglass and that is why we took the precautions. We then used rags and scrapers and by wetting and scraping the wood we were able to scrape up the vast majority of backing and glue on the rough pine planks of the actual floor. That was weekend C. Weekend four we went winter back packing in the Laurel Highlands outside of Pittsburgh. The snow shoeing was great. Um, somewhere along the line I also spent several nights chiseling the tiles out of the floor of the fireplace, cutting off the old disconnected gas line, and chiseling off the plaster from the one wall of the fireplace to see what was behind it. The right wall and back of the fire box definitely appears to be brick or stone, but the left wall sounded kind of hollow when you tapped on it. It appears to be a piece of cement board that was plastered over. I need to get a chimney sweep or other person of knowledge to tell me if that is fireproof enough or if I need to do something else to rate it for high heat, but not open flame. I spent one evening laying in the first couple of pieces of floor board in preparation. But, I didn't like the way it came out, it wasn't straight so I ripped it all out the next night. Teresa and I spent quite a long time trying to figure out what straight means. Are these two walls co-linear? Does space time warp around my living room? Anyway, we eventually bit the bullet and laid down those first five short courses that are inside the doorway between the living room and dining room. I, not having a table saw, used my router to rip off the groove from the back edges of the first course of boards that would be near the wall in the living room. I had to be careful since as you move along that wall, you get to the doorway opening, then to the right half of the wall. So, I didn't want to rip the groove off of the part of the board that would be mating up with the last board in the doorway. It actually all worked out perfectly. This past Saturday we got working for real. We spent a lot of time hand nailing the first couple of courses. The very first course, we face nailed and tung nailed. Then we tung nailed the next two courses. Then it was time to break out the compressor and floor stapler. At first Teresa was nailing and I was fitting and trimming boards. However, I was holding up the operation trying to select and fit boards and make sure the seams weren't lining up. Sightlings can do nearly everything faster and Teresa could just look at a few boards, and the next board position and grab the right one. So, eventually I took the nailer and Teresa started fitting and trimming. We cruised along pretty quickly. I screwed up a few times with the nailer though. The nailer digs into the leading edge of the board a bit and so you had to be very careful to slide the nailer forward first before lifting it or sliding it sideways. If you lift it you tend to splinter the edge of the board a bit. I did this in a few places but after getting yelled at, I got the clue. We got about half way across the room before calling it an evening. Sunday, we started up again. The only hitch came when we got to the end of the fireplace. The first board that extended past the edge of the fireplace now had nothing behind it so when I nailed it, it slightly twisted the board out of alignment. We didn't notice this until the next course of boards went in. We ripped out several
[BlindHandyMan] The furnace, she is dead, not quite.
On Monday, while Teresa and I were cleaning up and putting the living room back together after the great floor stapling, I noticed the furnace didn't sound quite right. After a bit of experimentation, I figured out that the pilot was fine, the thermostat was fine, band I could hear the circulating pump kick on, but no whoosh of gas and flame. I shut the system down, including the pilot and power, and then started everything up again. No joy. I called the furnace guy and he was there in short order. I knew when I purchased the house that the furnace had some issues. Well, it has a lot of issues. There was a down draft that used to blow out the pilot all the time so they put in a chimney liner that was supposed to help reduce the down draft. Then they put in an igniter that constantly tries to spark the pilot light. Well, there is still a bit of a down draft which occasionally causes the main flame of the burner to spread and roll out from where it should be. This cooked the gas valve and so I had to get a new valve put in, 700 bucks. Also, the chimney liner, which slows the draft causes a lot of condensation to rain out of the chimney which is corroding parts of the furnace. I am sure the new gas valve will last a while, but the furnace is on it's way out and so I am probably going to look into a wall mounted, side vented, sealed combustion chamber, unit and have it installed in a new location this summer. I had been dreaming of this, but hadn't planned on spending the five grand just yet. Oh well. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Great things are happening at Yahoo! Groups. See the new email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/lOt0.A/hOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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] Getting floored
Hi Dan Isn't home renovations lots of fun? Ray - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: BlindHandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 7:15 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Getting floored Well, this weekend was the big weekend. After more than a month of having our entire living room and dining room stuffed into the dining room, we finally took the big plunge. The whole project started out with us purchasing the 3/4 inch thick, 2 1/4 inch wide, pre-finished oak hard wood. We stacked the ten boxes in the dining room. Then emptied the entire living room. I believe we took a trip up to Teresa's family that weekend and got the floor stapler and staples from Teresa's brother. That was the first weekend. The next weekend we sliced up the carpeting into 30 inch wide strips, rolled, tied and threw the bundles onto the front porch. I ripped out the ceramic tile in front of the front door. I pulled all the cables, speaker and coax, that I had run through the basement so that they would be in more convenient locations. We found some scary looking old sheet linoleum under the carpeting. That was weekend II. After getting the linoleum and mastic tested for asbestos, negative, Teresa and I played hazmat team. We sealed the living room off from the rest of the house. We wore full plastic coveralls with booties, hoods, and gloves. We put on dust masks that were rated for asbestos, and attacked the linoleum. It came up in huge sheets and we broke it into more manageable sizes and slid the pieces into super heavy duty contractor bags. Then sealed the bags and dumped them on the front porch. Whatever the mastic and/or backing of the linoleum was, it made you itch like fiberglass and that is why we took the precautions. We then used rags and scrapers and by wetting and scraping the wood we were able to scrape up the vast majority of backing and glue on the rough pine planks of the actual floor. That was weekend C. Weekend four we went winter back packing in the Laurel Highlands outside of Pittsburgh. The snow shoeing was great. Um, somewhere along the line I also spent several nights chiseling the tiles out of the floor of the fireplace, cutting off the old disconnected gas line, and chiseling off the plaster from the one wall of the fireplace to see what was behind it. The right wall and back of the fire box definitely appears to be brick or stone, but the left wall sounded kind of hollow when you tapped on it. It appears to be a piece of cement board that was plastered over. I need to get a chimney sweep or other person of knowledge to tell me if that is fireproof enough or if I need to do something else to rate it for high heat, but not open flame. I spent one evening laying in the first couple of pieces of floor board in preparation. But, I didn't like the way it came out, it wasn't straight so I ripped it all out the next night. Teresa and I spent quite a long time trying to figure out what straight means. Are these two walls co-linear? Does space time warp around my living room? Anyway, we eventually bit the bullet and laid down those first five short courses that are inside the doorway between the living room and dining room. I, not having a table saw, used my router to rip off the groove from the back edges of the first course of boards that would be near the wall in the living room. I had to be careful since as you move along that wall, you get to the doorway opening, then to the right half of the wall. So, I didn't want to rip the groove off of the part of the board that would be mating up with the last board in the doorway. It actually all worked out perfectly. This past Saturday we got working for real. We spent a lot of time hand nailing the first couple of courses. The very first course, we face nailed and tung nailed. Then we tung nailed the next two courses. Then it was time to break out the compressor and floor stapler. At first Teresa was nailing and I was fitting and trimming boards. However, I was holding up the operation trying to select and fit boards and make sure the seams weren't lining up. Sightlings can do nearly everything faster and Teresa could just look at a few boards, and the next board position and grab the right one. So, eventually I took the nailer and Teresa started fitting and trimming. We cruised along pretty quickly. I screwed up a few times with the nailer though. The nailer digs into the leading edge of the board a bit and so you had to be very careful to slide the nailer forward first before lifting it or sliding it sideways. If you lift it you tend to splinter the edge of the board a bit. I did this in a few places but after getting yelled at, I got the clue. We got about half way across the room before calling it an evening. Sunday, we started up again. The only hitch came when we got to the end of the fireplace. The
RE: [BlindHandyMan] The furnace, she is dead, not quite.
Dan, What causes the down draft? If that were eliminated, wouldn't the furnace last longer? Spero Pipakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dan Rossi Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 3:16 PM To: BlindHandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] The furnace, she is dead, not quite. On Monday, while Teresa and I were cleaning up and putting the living room back together after the great floor stapling, I noticed the furnace didn't sound quite right. After a bit of experimentation, I figured out that the pilot was fine, the thermostat was fine, band I could hear the circulating pump kick on, but no whoosh of gas and flame. I shut the system down, including the pilot and power, and then started everything up again. No joy. I called the furnace guy and he was there in short order. I knew when I purchased the house that the furnace had some issues. Well, it has a lot of issues. There was a down draft that used to blow out the pilot all the time so they put in a chimney liner that was supposed to help reduce the down draft. Then they put in an igniter that constantly tries to spark the pilot light. Well, there is still a bit of a down draft which occasionally causes the main flame of the burner to spread and roll out from where it should be. This cooked the gas valve and so I had to get a new valve put in, 700 bucks. Also, the chimney liner, which slows the draft causes a lot of condensation to rain out of the chimney which is corroding parts of the furnace. I am sure the new gas valve will last a while, but the furnace is on it's way out and so I am probably going to look into a wall mounted, side vented, sealed combustion chamber, unit and have it installed in a new location this summer. I had been dreaming of this, but hadn't planned on spending the five grand just yet. Oh well. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- See what's inside the new Yahoo! Groups email. http://us.click.yahoo.com/0It09A/bOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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] Getting floored
Dan my friend, could you be more descriptive as to what all you've been up to lately? You sure have been busting your back all right for sure. David Ferrin [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: BlindHandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 3:15 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Getting floored Well, this weekend was the big weekend. After more than a month of having our entire living room and dining room stuffed into the dining room, we finally took the big plunge. The whole project started out with us purchasing the 3/4 inch thick, 2 1/4 inch wide, pre-finished oak hard wood. We stacked the ten boxes in the dining room. Then emptied the entire living room. I believe we took a trip up to Teresa's family that weekend and got the floor stapler and staples from Teresa's brother. That was the first weekend. The next weekend we sliced up the carpeting into 30 inch wide strips, rolled, tied and threw the bundles onto the front porch. I ripped out the ceramic tile in front of the front door. I pulled all the cables, speaker and coax, that I had run through the basement so that they would be in more convenient locations. We found some scary looking old sheet linoleum under the carpeting. That was weekend II. After getting the linoleum and mastic tested for asbestos, negative, Teresa and I played hazmat team. We sealed the living room off from the rest of the house. We wore full plastic coveralls with booties, hoods, and gloves. We put on dust masks that were rated for asbestos, and attacked the linoleum. It came up in huge sheets and we broke it into more manageable sizes and slid the pieces into super heavy duty contractor bags. Then sealed the bags and dumped them on the front porch. Whatever the mastic and/or backing of the linoleum was, it made you itch like fiberglass and that is why we took the precautions. We then used rags and scrapers and by wetting and scraping the wood we were able to scrape up the vast majority of backing and glue on the rough pine planks of the actual floor. That was weekend C. Weekend four we went winter back packing in the Laurel Highlands outside of Pittsburgh. The snow shoeing was great. Um, somewhere along the line I also spent several nights chiseling the tiles out of the floor of the fireplace, cutting off the old disconnected gas line, and chiseling off the plaster from the one wall of the fireplace to see what was behind it. The right wall and back of the fire box definitely appears to be brick or stone, but the left wall sounded kind of hollow when you tapped on it. It appears to be a piece of cement board that was plastered over. I need to get a chimney sweep or other person of knowledge to tell me if that is fireproof enough or if I need to do something else to rate it for high heat, but not open flame. I spent one evening laying in the first couple of pieces of floor board in preparation. But, I didn't like the way it came out, it wasn't straight so I ripped it all out the next night. Teresa and I spent quite a long time trying to figure out what straight means. Are these two walls co-linear? Does space time warp around my living room? Anyway, we eventually bit the bullet and laid down those first five short courses that are inside the doorway between the living room and dining room. I, not having a table saw, used my router to rip off the groove from the back edges of the first course of boards that would be near the wall in the living room. I had to be careful since as you move along that wall, you get to the doorway opening, then to the right half of the wall. So, I didn't want to rip the groove off of the part of the board that would be mating up with the last board in the doorway. It actually all worked out perfectly. This past Saturday we got working for real. We spent a lot of time hand nailing the first couple of courses. The very first course, we face nailed and tung nailed. Then we tung nailed the next two courses. Then it was time to break out the compressor and floor stapler. At first Teresa was nailing and I was fitting and trimming boards. However, I was holding up the operation trying to select and fit boards and make sure the seams weren't lining up. Sightlings can do nearly everything faster and Teresa could just look at a few boards, and the next board position and grab the right one. So, eventually I took the nailer and Teresa started fitting and trimming. We cruised along pretty quickly. I screwed up a few times with the nailer though. The nailer digs into the leading edge of the board a bit and so you had to be very careful to slide the nailer forward first before lifting it or sliding it sideways. If you lift it you tend to splinter the edge of the board a bit. I did this in a few places but after getting yelled at, I got the clue. We got about half way across the room before calling it an evening. Sunday, we started up again. The only
RE: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing
First of all unless the vehicle was purpose built for towing simply adding a hitch and a light kit will do nothing but create long term problems for the suspension and drive package. A purpose built vehicle has upgraded trans cooler, in some cases an added oil cooler, additional engine cooling capacity, onboard computer remapping capabilities so that when you push the tow mode button on the dash it changes many of the vehicle's performance characteristics. You mentioned that your van is factory equipped and that is a step in the right direction. A very good friend of mine who lives in Montana has about the same setup on his towncountry that you do. We decided to take his 14-ft aluminum fishing boat to a lake in the mountains about 30 miles away from his home. The boat, motor, trailer, fishing equipment, safety gear and beer cooler probably didn't way 1000LBS total. I know that the tongue weight was less than 150LBS Because I picked it up and set it on the hitch ball. On the flats the van towed it ok with a few handling issues going around curves. When we got into the mountains that poor v6 was wrapped for all it was worth and we never saw the top side of 45MPH. Coming back that evening we encountered some wind and the boat and trailer were whipping all over and the van didn't have the track, wheelbase or suspension to afford a lot of control. Thom told me that this was the first time he had towed the boat with his van, that usually he used his Jeep Liberty A full framed rear wheel drive short wheelbased vehicle to tow with. In the van's defense I will tell you that it was a single axel trailer and honestly I can't remember if it had it's own dedicated set of brakes or not. Regards Larry Stansifer -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 11:46 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing Larry, Why? I have a Grand Caravan Sport. It has automatic load levelers, all wheel drive and came equipped with a towing package. I never towed anything with it. We sold our camping trailer many years ago. Lenny - Original Message - From: Larry Stansifer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 1:37 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing None of the mini-van class vehicles are really appropriate for any kind of towing. Regards Larry Stansifer -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert J. Moore Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 10:58 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing couple more things to consider is some thing like an s10 blazer or a GMC Gymmy or if you like some other brand That way you would have the lugsury and room of a car and better milage than your big suberbin. Also you would have a full truck frame and rear weel drive which I think is much better for towing. I don't know about other models but I believe some if not all Dodge caravans have a uni body construction which I don't think will stand up as well over the long haul. So what I might look for is some thing with a full frame, 5plus passenger interior, preferably a 4 door, and rear wheel drive. From there you can check out gas milage. What I am really saying is there are much smaller versions of what you now have and you won't need much cargo space since you can pull a pop up or just a utility trailer for your stuff. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of carl Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 5:26 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing you need a to bar fitted and then if you have the power you can toe anything - Original Message - From: Jennifer Jackson To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 5:15 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing Hey Guys, I am having a car dilemma that I sure hope you guys can help me out with. My family currently has a Suburban, but it is time for something newer. We do a lot of camping and other activities for which we fill up the interior space and add a car top carrier. The gas mileage for around town is killing us though. My thought has been to replace it with a car that will hold our family of five, and then getting a trailer to tow with the other stuff when we need it. Can a car do this? Do I need a tow package? What questions am I not thinking to ask? I look forward to your answer and possible suggestions. We are still driving that Suburban with the busted out back window. My husband is itching to get something else soon. Jennifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] The furnace, she is dead, not quite.
Spero, I think a new chimney would help with the down draft issue. Not really sure that would be any cheaper than a new furnace though. Besides, I really want a side vented furnace so I can move the unit toward the back of the house instead of the middle along one side. don't tell Teresa but I've been down in the basement with a torche slowly cooking the gas valve. *Just kidding* -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Something is new at Yahoo! Groups. Check out the enhanced email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/kOt0.A/gOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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] static
I wish I had one hot air vent in front of which i could do this. I would. Oh, and hahahaha I take my clothes off in front of a mirror. (no!) On Mon, 26 Feb 2007, Bill Gallik wrote: and the clothes literally crackle upon removal. I really can't say why your clothes are crackling upon removal, I suppose it may be something to do with whom you're with while removing them! Any way, the static increases during the winter because of a lack of moisture in the air. If you find this intolerable -- or even just a bit annoying -- grab a pan, fill it aboutĀ¾ full with water and place near a source of heat (register, radiator, etc). The water in the pan will evaporate and alleviate the dryness and the static. Be sure to keep the pan filled with water, it doesn't need to be full but just make sure there is some water in it. Bill Gallik E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - I can believe anything, provided that it is quite incredible. - Oscar Wilde [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Yahoo! Groups gets a make over. See the new email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/hOt0.A/lOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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] Getting floored
david, It was more my knees that were busted, although my back wasn't much b better. Even with knee pads, it was still pretty rough. the floor stapler is designed to be used while standing up, but I needed to feel where the seems were between the boards so I spent the whole day on my knees. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Yahoo! Groups gets a make over. See the new email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/hOt0.A/lOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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] Boiler/Furnace
Dan said: The house I grew up in had this type of system. There was a coil of Copper tube that ran through the boiler that supplied hot water for heat. So, yes, combined units do exist. Thank-you Dan. I have a hard time visualizing and explaining this 15 to 16 year old system. That added in takes the warm air in the house and reheats it, in the way it is set up. The first sales person, was here from Pine State Plumbing and Heating. I told him the situation. The first thing he noted the first thing was in older homes, such as this 155 year old home. Those different heating units were in. I said yes, first a coal stove and showed him the spot. Then switched to monitor heating. Then removed and Electric was installed and then removed and Forced hot-water was put in. He continued with that is why you have what they call a circular plumbing system for the forced-hot-water heating system. The fastest way and most in expensive way of installing, then. So, then we went to the basement to take a look at the system. He noted that the boiler was in good to very good shape for the age of, he thought 14.5 years old. I said I've been here since November of 1993 and it was there a year and half before. We got the age of the unit. He noted there is things they can do to improve the system for heating. As, I noted that when the Thermostat on the second floor is turned on it takes away from the performance of the first floor. Other words if the heat on the second floor is set at 68 and the one on the first floor is at 70, on the really cold days. The up-stairs is at 68 and the first floor drops to 67 to 65 degrees. The next thing was the coil and he looked at that. So, the bottom line was looking at rebuilding and up-dating the system. With a hot-water 45 gallon tank in which the coil would be removed and more reliable heat would be provided to having consisting hot water for personal use in the home. He noted that this would improve and that your system took the air from inside of the house and ran through the system again, like paying twice. The newer systems bring cold air from outside and heating at a faster level. So, then we talked about the new system. Which he agreed in both cases to send to myself in a word document of the work, name of the boiler and parts and all cost. As, I noted that it would make much easier for myself to read. He had no problem with doing that for myself. The bottom line was, taking into consideration of Portland, ME. Prices seem to be higher. Like our any taxes! A firm price will come in the attachment but felt comfortable in the attachment via E-mail. That being rebuilding the present unit somewhere in the ball park of $5,000.00 to no more than $6,000.00 and a brand new system Which I can't remember the name. He said $10,000.00 to $11,000.00 and with this brand new system it would be zoned for a hot-water 45 gallon tank, the boiler, two radiators for the basement to keep at 65 degrees or choice I wanted it, for the first floor and the second floor. That the piping going out side would be PVC? Going outside one for the intake and the other for the out or was all in one? Allot of information to remember. With a fine screen over so nothing would get in except bugs if they dared. As, he noted the unit would never be turned off because producing hot-water during the summer and heat and hot water for the winter. He did not this was from Europe as their cost of fuel and their development of a unit that is smaller and more efficient because of the cost of fuel there. Also noted the new unit is 93% more efficient. Compared to mine that is 80 to 85% efficient. I was surprised at the size he was talking about the new unit. So, I would like to share with someone on the list that has a lot of knowledge in Natural gas boilers if possible when it comes in, here. The second person is due here on Thursday. As, no matter this is a serious investment. Geno Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Check out the new improvements in Yahoo! Groups email. http://us.click.yahoo.com/4It09A/fOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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:
Re: [BlindHandyMan] What Causes Static Electricity
thank you everyone for your informative responses to my inquirey on static. It is interesting how electrons can be rubbed off, and makes me wonder about friction and charges. What is it about hair, combs, balloons, and clothings? Why not a wood door? andwhy not plastics? On Thu, 1 Mar 2007, Ray Boyce wrote: Hi Everyone Static electricity is usually caused when certain materials are rubbed against each other, like wool on plastic or the soles of your shoes on the carpet. The process causes electrons to be pulled from the surface of one material and relocated on the surface of the other material. Rubbing a balloon on a wool sweater creates charges on the surfaces The material that loses electrons ends up with an excess of positive (+) charges. The material that gains electrons ends up an excess of negative (-) charges on its surface. Electrons pulled from orbit The gain or loss of electrons can be explained by recalling that atoms consist of a nucleus of neutrons and positively charged protons, surrounded by negatively charged electrons. Normally, there is the same number of electrons as protons in each atom. But if some object pulls away electrons from their orbit or shell around the nucleus, that causes the atom to have a positive charge because it has more protons than electrons. Likewise, the other material will have extra electrons in its shell, giving the atoms a negative charge. Charges on surface Note that the charged atoms are on the surface of the material. Static electricity is different than regular electricity that flows through metal wires. Most of the time the materials involved in static electricity are nonconductors of electricity. If electrical charges build up on the outside of a metal, most of them will dissipate into the metal, similar to an electrical current. Prefers dry air When the air is humid, water molecules can collect on the surface of various materials. This can prevent the buildup of electrical charges. The reason has to do with the shape of the water molecule and its own electrical forces. Thus, static electricity is formed much better when the air is dry or the humidity is low. Force field causes attraction An object that has static electricity charges built up on its surface has an electrical force field coming from the surface. This field will mildly attract neutral objects or those with no charge. The field will strongly attract an object that has an opposite charge on its surface. From this we get the expression: Opposites attract. If two objects have the same charge, the electrical force field will cause those objects to push away from each other or repel. Attraction Rub a balloon on a wool sweater. The balloon collects negative electrical charges on its surface and the wool collects positive charges. You can then stick the balloon to the wall, which does not have an excess of either charge. The balloon will also stick to the wool, although the charges may jump back to the original material in a short time. You can also run a comb through your hair to charge the comb with static electricity. The comb can then be used to attract neutral pieces of tissue. Picking up tissue with a comb Repulsion Comb your hair on a dry day or after using a hair drier. The plastic comb collects negative charges from the hair, causing the hair to have an excess of positive charges. Since like charges repel, the hair strand will tend to push away from each other, causing the flyaway hair effect. Why sparks fly When two objects that have opposite charges get near each other, the electrical field pulls them together. What actually happens is that the negatively charged (-) electrons are attracted to the atoms in the other material that have an excess positive (+) charge. Things are much more stable if all the atoms have an equal number of (+) and (-) charges. Strong forces hold electrons The reason the electrons can't leave their present material is because of strong molecular forces that keep them where they are. If there are enough positive (+) charges attracting them, and the distance is not too great, some of the electrons will break loose and fly across the gap to the (+) side. Once it starts Once a few electrons start to move across the gap, they heat up the air, such that more and more will jump across the gap. This heats the air even more. It all happens very fast, and the air gets so hot that it glows for a short time. That is a spark. The same thing happens with lightning, except on a much larger scale, with higher voltages and current. Ben Franklin Ben Franklin proved that lightning was static electricity by flying a kite in a storm and detecting static electricity by seeing the hairs on the kite string stand on end and creating a spark with a metal key. This dangerous experiment showed that static electricity was being formed in the clouds by the rain.
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Getting floored
Dan, Wow, what a job! impressed once again! I suggest making a full sized template out of cardboard or even poster board or some such for that entry way. If the template fits the real world, and you cut the assembled boards to the template maybe reality won't twist. Tom Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Yahoo! Groups gets a make over. See the new email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/hOt0.A/lOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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] protect your language and clean up your thumb
I start with a short throw rapid strike that increases in force. The closer you are to the work theless you are likely to miss your natural ability. If you can get a cup to your mouth, without seeing, you can have your brain tell your right hand where your left hand is. I am not saying you won't bang yourself sometimes, but it is a multi-layered solution. i didn't follow the link posted, but I'm wondering if a spring loaded device couldn't be made. it would be a gun and the action used would be the same in all ways, but the firing pin would extend down the barrel and end in a hammer head. It would of course be similar to the double action type system. On Mon, 26 Feb 2007, tunecollector wrote: When I had sight, I could hit the nail with sufficient accuracy and force. Because I could hit the nail with enough force, I could move my hand out of the way after the first blow. Now I am more timid with my hammering so my hand has to hold the nail longer. What used to take three or four strikes, now take sixteen. The accuracy is still the same but the anxiety is greater. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- See what's inside the new Yahoo! Groups email. http://us.click.yahoo.com/0It09A/bOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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] Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language
I have been known to use what I call a fist hammer which is a hammer that has only two or three inches of the handle left. First started as having broken the only hammer I took with me. Then having success with that I kept it. Bought a new hammer. The fist hammer is helpful when you can't afford to hit anything other than the nail. So would a counter sink driver, (forget the name of that thing) but trying to start a nail with that is annoying if not impossible. You'll definitely use a shorter stroke and more force with a fist hammer. Your angle will be right as you won't have the rest of the handle cuasing a flaw in your grip. On Mon, 26 Feb 2007, Robert J. Moore wrote: Lenny So my suspitions were write about choking up on the hammer being a bad habit. Now my question about that is, with some practice, will I be any less likely to squarely hit the nail if I hold the hammer handle where I am supposed to? -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 2:53 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language I have no idea who is more prone to smash their fingers sighted or non sighted. According to the web site the tool is not made for the blind. I do remember something from my 8 grade wood shop teacher. Mr. Smith yelled at any student who choacked up on a hammer. There is a slight pitch on the hammer's head relative to the arc of the handle. When holding properly it will prevent the nail from bending because the head of the hammer will squarely hit the nail. If I had a dollar for every time I heard myself or someone else getting that lecture, I could purchase some new tools. Lenny - Original Message - From: Robert J. Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 3:04 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language Lenny I do not do as much wood working or carpentry and such, as I would like to. Hence I don't use a hammer on a regular basis. Now this is a very honest question. Given a similar amount of experience, is a blind person more likely to have more difficulty hitting the nail than a sighted person. I always just thought that I had ahard time driving a nail as well as I think I should be able to. Because of my lack of experience. So really it boils down to is driving a nail a blindness issue. I figured since you know where the hammer is and you know where the nail is it should not be a problem. Another way to put it is how much do sighted people rely on their sight to aim for the nail. I can drive a nail and get the job done but it is a bit of a chalange. I also have a bad habbit of choking up on the handle of the hammer. I think because in my mind I feel that there is less of a chance of the head of the hammer pivoting slightly to the left or rite and causing me to speak in my secondary language. Any feed back from those of you that use a hammer on a daily basis and had to go through the learning curve. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 10:33 AM To: Handyman-Blind Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language A friend just sent me this information. I took a quick look at the site and they have some interesting items. Lenny Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language While Hammering. we talk about devices that no blind or visually impaired person should be without because they improve their lives in some way or another. Well, if you work with wood or find yourself hammering nails into things often, I have another gadget for you. This one not only keeps you safe but prevents you from using the colorful language that often occurs when working with a hammer. The inventor of this intelligent gadget must have bruised his thumb many a times while using the hammer. He or she obviously got tired of this and created a device that will help you keep the hammer on the right target. The ThumbSaver was designed and tested by real tradesmen and lends a helping hand when driving nails, screws, fence staples, or just about any fastener. You can use ThumbSaver on nearly any job from fine trim or craft work to the largest framing jobs, building fences, decks or installing joist hangers. A strong magnet is machined into the durable ergonomically designed aluminum shaft and finished off with a comfort grip. Just pull the tool out of your pack or tool belt, pick up a fastener with the magnet and drive the nail or screw! Once you use it you will know why it is called the ThumbSaver! The thumbSaver comes with two sizes: large is 7 1/2 inches long with a 7/8 inch grip. Mini is 6 inches long with a 5/8 inch grip. Go to www.Awesometools.com [Non-text
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language
Can you find a fist hammer at any of the home improvement stores or are they hard to find? -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 3:29 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language I have been known to use what I call a fist hammer which is a hammer that has only two or three inches of the handle left. First started as having broken the only hammer I took with me. Then having success with that I kept it. Bought a new hammer. The fist hammer is helpful when you can't afford to hit anything other than the nail. So would a counter sink driver, (forget the name of that thing) but trying to start a nail with that is annoying if not impossible. You'll definitely use a shorter stroke and more force with a fist hammer. Your angle will be right as you won't have the rest of the handle cuasing a flaw in your grip. On Mon, 26 Feb 2007, Robert J. Moore wrote: Lenny So my suspitions were write about choking up on the hammer being a bad habit. Now my question about that is, with some practice, will I be any less likely to squarely hit the nail if I hold the hammer handle where I am supposed to? -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ]On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 2:53 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language I have no idea who is more prone to smash their fingers sighted or non sighted. According to the web site the tool is not made for the blind. I do remember something from my 8 grade wood shop teacher. Mr. Smith yelled at any student who choacked up on a hammer. There is a slight pitch on the hammer's head relative to the arc of the handle. When holding properly it will prevent the nail from bending because the head of the hammer will squarely hit the nail. If I had a dollar for every time I heard myself or someone else getting that lecture, I could purchase some new tools. Lenny - Original Message - From: Robert J. Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:robertjmoore%40earthlink.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 3:04 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language Lenny I do not do as much wood working or carpentry and such, as I would like to. Hence I don't use a hammer on a regular basis. Now this is a very honest question. Given a similar amount of experience, is a blind person more likely to have more difficulty hitting the nail than a sighted person. I always just thought that I had ahard time driving a nail as well as I think I should be able to. Because of my lack of experience. So really it boils down to is driving a nail a blindness issue. I figured since you know where the hammer is and you know where the nail is it should not be a problem. Another way to put it is how much do sighted people rely on their sight to aim for the nail. I can drive a nail and get the job done but it is a bit of a chalange. I also have a bad habbit of choking up on the handle of the hammer. I think because in my mind I feel that there is less of a chance of the head of the hammer pivoting slightly to the left or rite and causing me to speak in my secondary language. Any feed back from those of you that use a hammer on a daily basis and had to go through the learning curve. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ]On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 10:33 AM To: Handyman-Blind Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language A friend just sent me this information. I took a quick look at the site and they have some interesting items. Lenny Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language While Hammering. we talk about devices that no blind or visually impaired person should be without because they improve their lives in some way or another. Well, if you work with wood or find yourself hammering nails into things often, I have another gadget for you. This one not only keeps you safe but prevents you from using the colorful language that often occurs when working with a hammer. The inventor of this intelligent gadget must have bruised his thumb many a times while using the hammer. He or she obviously got tired of this and created a device that will help you keep the hammer on the right target. The ThumbSaver was designed and tested by real tradesmen and lends a helping hand when driving nails, screws, fence staples, or just
Re: [BlindHandyMan] What Causes Static Electricity
Plastics do develop static charge. Ever had those Styrofoam peanuts stick to your hands? Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 3:07 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] What Causes Static Electricity thank you everyone for your informative responses to my inquirey on static. It is interesting how electrons can be rubbed off, and makes me wonder about friction and charges. What is it about hair, combs, balloons, and clothings? Why not a wood door? andwhy not plastics? On Thu, 1 Mar 2007, Ray Boyce wrote: Hi Everyone Static electricity is usually caused when certain materials are rubbed against each other, like wool on plastic or the soles of your shoes on the carpet. The process causes electrons to be pulled from the surface of one material and relocated on the surface of the other material. Rubbing a balloon on a wool sweater creates charges on the surfaces The material that loses electrons ends up with an excess of positive (+) charges. The material that gains electrons ends up an excess of negative (-) charges on its surface. Electrons pulled from orbit The gain or loss of electrons can be explained by recalling that atoms consist of a nucleus of neutrons and positively charged protons, surrounded by negatively charged electrons. Normally, there is the same number of electrons as protons in each atom. But if some object pulls away electrons from their orbit or shell around the nucleus, that causes the atom to have a positive charge because it has more protons than electrons. Likewise, the other material will have extra electrons in its shell, giving the atoms a negative charge. Charges on surface Note that the charged atoms are on the surface of the material. Static electricity is different than regular electricity that flows through metal wires. Most of the time the materials involved in static electricity are nonconductors of electricity. If electrical charges build up on the outside of a metal, most of them will dissipate into the metal, similar to an electrical current. Prefers dry air When the air is humid, water molecules can collect on the surface of various materials. This can prevent the buildup of electrical charges. The reason has to do with the shape of the water molecule and its own electrical forces. Thus, static electricity is formed much better when the air is dry or the humidity is low. Force field causes attraction An object that has static electricity charges built up on its surface has an electrical force field coming from the surface. This field will mildly attract neutral objects or those with no charge. The field will strongly attract an object that has an opposite charge on its surface. From this we get the expression: Opposites attract. If two objects have the same charge, the electrical force field will cause those objects to push away from each other or repel. Attraction Rub a balloon on a wool sweater. The balloon collects negative electrical charges on its surface and the wool collects positive charges. You can then stick the balloon to the wall, which does not have an excess of either charge. The balloon will also stick to the wool, although the charges may jump back to the original material in a short time. You can also run a comb through your hair to charge the comb with static electricity. The comb can then be used to attract neutral pieces of tissue. Picking up tissue with a comb Repulsion Comb your hair on a dry day or after using a hair drier. The plastic comb collects negative charges from the hair, causing the hair to have an excess of positive charges. Since like charges repel, the hair strand will tend to push away from each other, causing the flyaway hair effect. Why sparks fly When two objects that have opposite charges get near each other, the electrical field pulls them together. What actually happens is that the negatively charged (-) electrons are attracted to the atoms in the other material that have an excess positive (+) charge. Things are much more stable if all the atoms have an equal number of (+) and (-) charges. Strong forces hold electrons The reason the electrons can't leave their present material is because of strong molecular forces that keep them where they are. If there are enough positive (+) charges attracting them, and the distance is not too great, some of the electrons will break loose and fly across the gap to the (+) side. Once it starts Once a few electrons start to move across the gap, they heat up the air, such that more and more
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Re: Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language
I knew a sighted guy who used to do a little drill before hammering. He'd start really really slowly tapping the hammer between his spread fingertips. He'd go slowly enough that he was in control and he'd build up speed till he was going as fast as he'd be hammering. He said that doing that give him the hand eye coordination that he didn't have. He said he learn it with the C.B's in WWII. He said the old guys he trained under used to do it with hatchetts during their training the new guys. On Mon, 26 Feb 2007, Janet and Felix * wrote: Felix and I talked about this. I think this gadget is a GREAT idea! I'm a little scared of hammers because, being sighted set aside, I have whacked my fingers, and it hurts. Some sighted people are just clutzey. Felix says he just instinctively knows where to hit the nail after a few little test taps. Okay then. Not all of us are psychic like Felix is, right? ha ha ha. I'd buy this gadget in a heartbeat. Peace, Janet Skype ID Bluesjanet http://skype.org talk to anyone, anywhere, free, forever _ Find what you need at prices youĀll love. Compare products and save at MSNĀ® Shopping. http://shopping.msn.com/default/shp/?ptnrid=37,ptnrdata=24102tcode=T001MSN20A0701 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 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Great things are happening at Yahoo! Groups. See the new email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/lOt0.A/hOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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] Larry and wood
makes perfect sense On Tue, 27 Feb 2007, rj wrote: Yes one goes in the middle and I found over the years there is less chance of the steps warping . Just my opinion RJ - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 9:33 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Larry and wood I don't understand enough,as I'm enjoying following this thread, but hope to ask: Why 3 stringers? Does one go in the middle? Thanks On Mon, 26 Feb 2007, rj wrote: If you like skip the risers or back kick plate and use just a couple of decking boards for the threads. I think they are 1 1/8 x 6 inch. I like screwing them down. Three screws per board. This gives about 11 inch thread. I screw the boards down tight against each other and the shrink to about a 1/4 crack. These seem to hold up well with a little care. If you insist on a kick plate or riser, a 1 by will do the trick. I hope you have three stringers or Jacks. RJ P. S. Let the threads hang over the stringers sides about a inch or more. - Original Message - From: Larry Stansifer To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2007 9:31 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Larry and wood Hi guys, I think it was R.J. who was so helpful regarding my question about steps. Well guess what... here we go with more because I don't want to */%^ the job up I have a couple more questions. The lumber-yard guy now has my jacks/stringers/side peaces cut. Do I need to tell him how thick my tread peaces are? What about those boards that back up the stair treads how do they fit? Do I nail, screw, glue or all of the above? Please understand gang this is all new to me and I am beginning to wish I had put a match to the whole mess. Regards Larry Stansifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Yahoo! Groups gets a make over. See the new email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/hOt0.A/lOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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] Getting floored
Dan said: I spent the whole day on my knees. Scooter Says: Hey Dan, as a Pastor, I really like hearing people say things like this. You are okay in my book, no matter what Boop says about you! Or, Teresa either, for that matter! Ha ha! I hope you and Teresa are having a great time together. Talk to ya soon! See ya, Scooter Contact me at: Donnie Parrett 1956 Asa Flat Road Annville, KY 40402 Home # 606-364-3321 Cell # 606-438-2557 Church # 606-364-PRAY Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dan Rossi Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 4:03 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Getting floored david, It was more my knees that were busted, although my back wasn't much b better. Even with knee pads, it was still pretty rough. the floor stapler is designed to be used while standing up, but I needed to feel where the seems were between the boards so I spent the whole day on my knees. -- 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 Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Great things are happening at Yahoo! Groups. See the new email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/lOt0.A/hOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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] cars and towing
I have heard the same thing about the transmissions, We have owned three caravans, all have been fine. know problem. for what ever that is worth. one caravan, we even pulled a small trailer. for what ever that is worth. Don - Original Message - From: Victor Gouveia To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 12:36 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing The only problem I see with Michael's suggestion to go with a Caravan is that the Caravan is notorious for transmission failures sooner rather than later. In fact, consumer reports has done an investigation and found that Dodge Caravans were 85% more likely to need a major transmission repair within the first three years of ownership, as opposed to the average 5 to 8 years of their competitors, and 9 to 11 years with the Japanese imports. I have known three Caravan's in my life, and each lived up to the consumer reports investigation. I'm not saying that I took bad care of it, I could see at the time, was driving it on a regular basis, and I had it serviced on regular intervals, as per manufacturer's standards. Either way, it might be worth looking into the report further, as I may be wrong on the numbers. Victor Gouveia [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Yahoo! Groups gets a make over. See the new email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/hOt0.A/lOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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] plastic shoe boxes
I suppose it depends on if they are still steaming when she seals them into the boxes. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Handyman-Blind blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 10:39 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] plastic shoe boxes Hi All, My wife just purchased some plastic shoe boxes to store some of her shoes. The fact that they are plastic I am wondering if she should have some moisture absorbing material or ventilation holes drilled in the sides. Any opinions? Lenny http://www.geocities.com/lenny_mchugh/ [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: 7.1.412 / Virus Database: 268.18.3/700 - Release Date: 24/02/2007 Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Something is new at Yahoo! Groups. Check out the enhanced email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/kOt0.A/gOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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] The furnace, she is dead, not quite.
He probably needs to extend the chimney pipe a little higher. Still, a modern closed combustion unit will give more room, tighten up the air envelope of the living space and pay back in about as many years as the furnace will last I figure. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Spero Pipakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 3:26 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] The furnace, she is dead, not quite. Dan, What causes the down draft? If that were eliminated, wouldn't the furnace last longer? Spero Pipakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dan Rossi Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 3:16 PM To: BlindHandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] The furnace, she is dead, not quite. On Monday, while Teresa and I were cleaning up and putting the living room back together after the great floor stapling, I noticed the furnace didn't sound quite right. After a bit of experimentation, I figured out that the pilot was fine, the thermostat was fine, band I could hear the circulating pump kick on, but no whoosh of gas and flame. I shut the system down, including the pilot and power, and then started everything up again. No joy. I called the furnace guy and he was there in short order. I knew when I purchased the house that the furnace had some issues. Well, it has a lot of issues. There was a down draft that used to blow out the pilot all the time so they put in a chimney liner that was supposed to help reduce the down draft. Then they put in an igniter that constantly tries to spark the pilot light. Well, there is still a bit of a down draft which occasionally causes the main flame of the burner to spread and roll out from where it should be. This cooked the gas valve and so I had to get a new valve put in, 700 bucks. Also, the chimney liner, which slows the draft causes a lot of condensation to rain out of the chimney which is corroding parts of the furnace. I am sure the new gas valve will last a while, but the furnace is on it's way out and so I am probably going to look into a wall mounted, side vented, sealed combustion chamber, unit and have it installed in a new location this summer. I had been dreaming of this, but hadn't planned on spending the five grand just yet. Oh well. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edu 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: 7.1.412 / Virus Database: 268.18.3/700 - Release Date: 24/02/2007 Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Yahoo! Groups gets a make over. See the new email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/hOt0.A/lOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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
RE: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing
Larry, Purpose built for towing: manufacturers know that minivans and other vehicles may be used for towing. I guess that is why my TC has a tow capacity of 3800lbs and a CGVWR of 8600, and that is without the factory tow package. The factory tow package does not increase this rating at all. The tow package from the factory just increases my payment. I can put a hitch,light kit, load leveling shocks, tranny and oil cooler on for a lot less then they want. The only difference in suspension between the factory tow ready and not is the shocks. The factory tow package gets you load leveling shocks, $100 for the pair and I to now have load leveling shocks. and much less then the $400 each the dealer wants. I am sure that most car makers do it the same way, just add parts to make a tow package. It would be to expensive for a car maker to have different lines for the cars that get completely different parts for towing and not towing. Not to mention the risk and law suits if the weaker non tow part was put on a vehicle purposely built for towing. I do believe most tow packages are a dealer installed factory item. So the factory doesn't even know which ones will be towing and not. bad towing: How much less then 150 LBS do you think the tongue weight was? I ask because too little weight on the tongue will have poor handling in corners and make the tow vehicle and trailer pretty squirmy; the wind would only enhance this bad setup. 75 lbs is the lowest you should ever go on the tongue weight. the other thing that will cause this is that the tow vehicle and the trailer were not level, the hitch being too high. This will cause handling issues no matter if it is a Town Country, or a F150. Or the third thing is the weight was not distributed on the trailer properly. The weight should be split about 55% in front of the trailer axle and 45% behind. From what you describe, I believe the tow vehicle had nothing to do with the bad towing experience. It is hard to say why the vehicle couldn't get up to 45 going up hill, he might have had the 2.4 4 cylinder, or the 3.3 v6, and not the 3.8 v6. Or the trailer weighed more then you guestimated. Or pushing a head wind. All issues that can effect any vehicle. The Jeep Liberty actually has a uni-frame design. Never seen one, but sounds like it is a uni-body with additional supports. Assuming he has never had problems towing with the Jeep, my guess is the TC and the trailer were not level, causing the towing problems you experienced. That small of a boat, I doubt it had its own brakes, but that only matters for stopping. It is not like Jennifer needs to haul around a 5000 lbs trailer, so what ever you decide, Jennifer, should be just fine, like I said in a previous post, make sure you and your family are comfortable above all else. Michael _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Larry Stansifer Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 14:40 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing First of all unless the vehicle was purpose built for towing simply adding a hitch and a light kit will do nothing but create long term problems for the suspension and drive package. A purpose built vehicle has upgraded trans cooler, in some cases an added oil cooler, additional engine cooling capacity, onboard computer remapping capabilities so that when you push the tow mode button on the dash it changes many of the vehicle's performance characteristics. You mentioned that your van is factory equipped and that is a step in the right direction. A very good friend of mine who lives in Montana has about the same setup on his towncountry that you do. We decided to take his 14-ft aluminum fishing boat to a lake in the mountains about 30 miles away from his home. The boat, motor, trailer, fishing equipment, safety gear and beer cooler probably didn't way 1000LBS total. I know that the tongue weight was less than 150LBS Because I picked it up and set it on the hitch ball. On the flats the van towed it ok with a few handling issues going around curves. When we got into the mountains that poor v6 was wrapped for all it was worth and we never saw the top side of 45MPH. Coming back that evening we encountered some wind and the boat and trailer were whipping all over and the van didn't have the track, wheelbase or suspension to afford a lot of control. Thom told me that this was the first time he had towed the boat with his van, that usually he used his Jeep Liberty A full framed rear wheel drive short wheelbased vehicle to tow with. In the van's defense I will tell you that it was a single axel trailer and honestly I can't remember if it had it's own dedicated set of brakes or not. Regards Larry Stansifer -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Boiler/Furnace
Although that sounds a little expensive to me it also sounds like you are getting a high quality system witch will probably not cost you anything further for a long time. Do we assume that he will be using the existing radiators and plumbing or is he intending to replace them with new? Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Geno69 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 1:08 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Boiler/Furnace Dan said: The house I grew up in had this type of system. There was a coil of Copper tube that ran through the boiler that supplied hot water for heat. So, yes, combined units do exist. Thank-you Dan. I have a hard time visualizing and explaining this 15 to 16 year old system. That added in takes the warm air in the house and reheats it, in the way it is set up. The first sales person, was here from Pine State Plumbing and Heating. I told him the situation. The first thing he noted the first thing was in older homes, such as this 155 year old home. Those different heating units were in. I said yes, first a coal stove and showed him the spot. Then switched to monitor heating. Then removed and Electric was installed and then removed and Forced hot-water was put in. He continued with that is why you have what they call a circular plumbing system for the forced-hot-water heating system. The fastest way and most in expensive way of installing, then. So, then we went to the basement to take a look at the system. He noted that the boiler was in good to very good shape for the age of, he thought 14.5 years old. I said I've been here since November of 1993 and it was there a year and half before. We got the age of the unit. He noted there is things they can do to improve the system for heating. As, I noted that when the Thermostat on the second floor is turned on it takes away from the performance of the first floor. Other words if the heat on the second floor is set at 68 and the one on the first floor is at 70, on the really cold days. The up-stairs is at 68 and the first floor drops to 67 to 65 degrees. The next thing was the coil and he looked at that. So, the bottom line was looking at rebuilding and up-dating the system. With a hot-water 45 gallon tank in which the coil would be removed and more reliable heat would be provided to having consisting hot water for personal use in the home. He noted that this would improve and that your system took the air from inside of the house and ran through the system again, like paying twice. The newer systems bring cold air from outside and heating at a faster level. So, then we talked about the new system. Which he agreed in both cases to send to myself in a word document of the work, name of the boiler and parts and all cost. As, I noted that it would make much easier for myself to read. He had no problem with doing that for myself. The bottom line was, taking into consideration of Portland, ME. Prices seem to be higher. Like our any taxes! A firm price will come in the attachment but felt comfortable in the attachment via E-mail. That being rebuilding the present unit somewhere in the ball park of $5,000.00 to no more than $6,000.00 and a brand new system Which I can't remember the name. He said $10,000.00 to $11,000.00 and with this brand new system it would be zoned for a hot-water 45 gallon tank, the boiler, two radiators for the basement to keep at 65 degrees or choice I wanted it, for the first floor and the second floor. That the piping going out side would be PVC? Going outside one for the intake and the other for the out or was all in one? Allot of information to remember. With a fine screen over so nothing would get in except bugs if they dared. As, he noted the unit would never be turned off because producing hot-water during the summer and heat and hot water for the winter. He did not this was from Europe as their cost of fuel and their development of a unit that is smaller and more efficient because of the cost of fuel there. Also noted the new unit is 93% more efficient. Compared to mine that is 80 to 85% efficient. I was surprised at the size he was talking about the new unit. So, I would like to share with someone on the list that has a lot of knowledge in Natural gas boilers if possible when it comes in, here. The second person is due here on Thursday. As, no matter this is a serious investment. Geno 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
[BlindHandyMan] Is Your, Fork Faulty
Hi Everyone, Mirraco Recalls Bicycles Due to Wheel Fork Failure Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of product: Mirraco Bicycles Units: About 11,000 Manufacturer: Mirraco LLC, of Carlsbad, Calif. Hazard: The front wheel forks on these bicycles could have been welded improperly. This poses a risk that the weld could fail, and the rider could lose control and fall. Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received four reports of steer tube rotation and one report of a fork separation due to failure of the welds. No injuries have been reported. Description: The recall involves BMX bicycles. The model name is printed on the bicycle. Recalled models include the following: Mirraco Models Blend 3 Blend 2 Blend 1 Blend 1s Blend 16 Black Pearl 3 Black Pearl 2 Black Pearl 1 Fivestar Park Icon Moto Icon 20Forty Sold at: Authorized Mirraco dealers nationwide from November 2006 through January 2007 for between $265 and $550. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and have them inspected by a Mirraco dealer. If the inspection shows that the bicycle is part of the recall, the fork will be replaced free of charge. Consumer Contact: Call Mirraco toll-free at (888) 431-7653 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or on Saturday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.mirrabikeco.com Product Recall Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- See what's inside the new Yahoo! Groups email. http://us.click.yahoo.com/0It09A/bOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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] plastic shoe boxes
Lenny, If the shoe boxes are actually airtight, she might want to also put a piece of charcoal in each box. It gathers moisture. There are other things that she could buy, but charcoal is cheap and works well. Betsy At 08:29 AM 2/27/2007, you wrote: Hey Betsy, Thanks, I live in the North East Pa. All that Karen wears is all leather. She will not wear manmade material shoes. I was worried about mildew. When she wears her shoes she lets them sit over night before putting away. The tissue paper is a very good idea. Lenny http://www.geocities.com/lenny_mchugh/http://www.geocities.com/lenny_mchugh/ - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press mailto:brailleit%40hawaii.rr.com[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 11:04 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] plastic shoe boxes Lenny, I'm sorry that I've forgotten where you live, but it probably isn't nearly as humid there as it is here in Hawaii. I have some of those boxes and store lots of different things in them and have not had a problem with moisture. However, if she has real leather shoes, it might be good to wrap them in tissue paper before storing. Betsy At 05:39 AM 2/27/2007, you wrote: Hi All, My wife just purchased some plastic shoe boxes to store some of her shoes. The fact that they are plastic I am wondering if she should have some moisture absorbing material or ventilation holes drilled in the sides. Any opinions? Lenny http://www.geocities.com/lenny_mchugh/http://www.geocities.com/l enny_mchugh/http://www.geocities.com/lenny_mchugh/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.htmlhttp://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/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=saturdayhttp://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.xmlhttp://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/http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/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: mailto:blindhandyman-help%40yahoogroups.com[EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Check out the new improvements in Yahoo! Groups email. http://us.click.yahoo.com/4It09A/fOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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] cars and towing
If you are really going to get a truck and tow get a diesel. At 09:55 AM 2/27/2007, you wrote: Jennifer, Any vehicle equipped with a towing package will clearly define it's towing capacity in either the owners manual or in the case of pick-up trucks and some SUV's it will be on a tag located on the driver side door post. First of all if you plan on doing any towing at all please-please-please stay away from any vehicle with front wheel drive. The added length, width and tongue weight of the towed vehicle will make that thing handle like a drunk Elephant on a mud bank. Back in the days of married we had a 96 dodge ram 1500 extended cab pickup with the factory towing package and a 5.9 leter v8. the truck was rated with a towing capacity of 7500LBS but it was all the poor thing could do to pull our 24-FT 4800LB vacation trailer over donner pass. I did several performance upgrades to the motor and suspension but it still wasn't any fun on a long trip so be very skeptical of towing specifications. Fuel mileage is an extremely difficult call to make. My feeling has always been error on the side of performance and versatility. There is nothing worse than making a $12,000 or $15,000.00 investment only to find out 6 months later it won't do the job for you. You folks might consider taking a look at either the four door or extended cab styles of pickup trucks Regards Larry Stansifer -Original Message- From: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jennifer Jackson Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 10:19 AM To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing Larry, This will be our primary vehicle. I do not drive. Our kids are all under eight, so they should fit in a regular back seat for several more years. We are definitely looking at used, and I hope to keep the price down. My husband would happily replace our Suburban with another just like it. My thoughts are why spend $6000 to get another 15 year old vehicle. We could do the repairs needed on this one, including replacing the air conditioner, for about $2000. I think we should spend a little more and get something much newer and better with gas consumption. How do I figure out how much weight I am wanting to tow? Jennifer From: Larry Stansifer To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 4:47 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing Jennifer, You guys are about to make a very expensive decision so let's see if the following might help you out. 1. Will this vehicle be your primary form of transportation? *daily driver* 2. How large are the rear seat occupants? and are they still growing? 3. Are you looking at new or pre-owned? 4. What is your price range? 5. Are you guys keepers or do you trade vehicles every couple of years? Regards Larry Stansifer -Original Message- From: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jennifer Jackson Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 10:16 PM To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing Hey Guys, I am having a car dilemma that I sure hope you guys can help me out with. My family currently has a Suburban, but it is time for something newer. We do a lot of camping and other activities for which we fill up the interior space and add a car top carrier. The gas mileage for around town is killing us though. My thought has been to replace it with a car that will hold our family of five, and then getting a trailer to tow with the other stuff when we need it. Can a car do this? Do I need a tow package? What questions am I not thinking to ask? I look forward to your answer and possible suggestions. We are still driving that Suburban with the busted out back window. My husband is itching to get something else soon. Jennifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Something is new at Yahoo! Groups. Check out the enhanced email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/kOt0.A/gOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TMhttp://us.click.yahoo.com/kOt0.A/gOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM -- ~- To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.htmlhttp://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/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=saturdayhttp://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.xmlhttp://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review
[BlindHandyMan] diesels for towing
Dear List members: I just came in on the end of this topic, so I may be repeating points discussed earlier. My son is in the land-scaping business and pulls trailers all of the time. He has a f350 powerstroke diesel, and it has the ability to tow and haul loads at the same time. Diesels have much higher torque than most gasoline engines, so the towing ability is much greater. If you are looking for a vehicle which can tow and also keep passengers in the dry, I would suggest the Ford Excursion with a diesel engine. These vehicles are no longer in production, but late models are available on the used market. Another suggestion would be the crewcab pickup trucks equipped with a diesel engine. The latest batch of these diesels have torque figures above 650 pounds. They also provide excellent fuel mileage, when compared to gasoline engine equipped models. Yours Truly, Clifford Wilson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Great things are happening at Yahoo! Groups. See the new email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/lOt0.A/hOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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] Boiler/Furnace
Dale, You noted: Although that sounds a little expensive to me it also sounds like you are getting a high quality system witch will probably not cost you anything further for a long time. Do we assume that he will be using the existing radiators and plumbing or is he intending to replace them with new? Dale, the only thing is going to be new, If, I go with the brand complete new system as noted for the price. It will be The existing baseboard forced hot-water system in place now on the first floor and the second floor. What is going to be new is in the basement. That being two radiators to heat the basement and the zone and thermostat to control them. A hot-water 45 gallon tank for personal use and it's own zone and control. The new boiler and all that involves. Referring to replumbing it all from what it is now and the venting. Along with the testing of filling the lines with water and making sure all the air bubbles are out of the baseboard lines and that the thermostat in the first floor and second floor are working correctly. He noted that this unit is much smaller and that it will take up a lot less space and something about a panel with clear distinct markers on controls for the unit. Unlike the one that is here now. Exhaust box that is on the outside, that I remove the cover and oil the motor once every six months. Which, is a simple thing with the bottle you by and it's narrow nose that slides out of the bottle and insert into the two different holes. Anyway, the new system only would have PCV piping for vent and new air coming in from the outside. Hope I said, It all right. Once I get the document. Dale I'll forward it to you and you can take a look. I just got off the phone with my brother-in-law, that does plumbing and heating in the south. He knew what I was talking about, but, had no knowledge of this new European heating system. Though, knew they have been around for the last 6 years in the US, and, have heard good things about them. He too thought a lot of money and wondered if union and labor for the price, too. Geno 27, February at: 8:46 PM Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Yahoo! Groups gets a make over. See the new email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/hOt0.A/lOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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 Tie Rod Ends
Hi All Replacing Tie-Rod Ends Steering and brakes are two vehicular systems that are often best left to professional mechanics to diagnose and repair. However, certain routine-maintenance procedures in these areas don't require any special knowledge or skill. Tie-rod ends are steering-system components that can often be easily replaced by the average-skilled car owner. The only non-standard tool necessary for the job is a puller: either a special tie-rod-end puller or a two-jaw unit. (The necessary puller can often be borrowed or rented from your local auto-parts store.) Installation Tips . Refer to a service manual for fastener torque specifications and for any procedures that are unique to your vehicle. . Unlock the steering wheel before jacking up the vehicle. This allows the steering linkage to be moved for the best possible access to the ends' fasteners by grabbing one of the axle hubs (especially on front-wheel-drive cars such as the one shown here). . Secure the vehicle on jackstands before removing the wheels. . Buy name-brand tie-rod ends. Saving a few dollars on cheaply made parts isn't worth the risk. . Mark the tie-rod ends' positions on their threaded adjusters before removing the old ends. This way, the new ends can be screwed in to approximately the same position as the old ones to get wheel alignment in the ballpark. . Have the vehicle professionally aligned afterward, especially if the steering wheel isn't centered or the vehicle pulls one direction when attempting to drive straight. Signs of Failure . Front-end shimmy, shake or vibration. . Abnormal front-end noise. . Hard steering. . Steering wheel doesn't return to center properly. . Vehicle wanders. . Steering feels unstable, loose or has excessive play. Step 1 Always buy name-brand tie-rod ends. Also beware that each side is threaded differently, so the part numbers should be different. Ask the parts person to label left and right. Step 2 With the vehicle raised, secured, and its front wheels removed, begin the tie-rod-end job by loosening the pinch bolt on the end itself or on the adjuster sleeve (depending on end style). Step 3 Remove the cotter pin and castellated nut from the old end. Step 4 Use a 2-jaw or tie-rod puller (shown) to disconnect the end. Step 5 Before unscrewing the old ends, mark their positions so the new ones can be installed in roughly the same positions. Install the grease fittings into the new ends, if applicable. Step 6 Install the new rubber boots on the replacement tie-rod ends and then reverse the disassembly procedure. Always use the new hardware and cotter pins that come with the replacement ends and torque all fasteners to factory spec. Step 7 Lube the new ends until the grease seeps from behind the boots. Then wipe off any excess external grease. Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Great things are happening at Yahoo! Groups. See the new email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/lOt0.A/hOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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] cars and towing
And of course things can vary. I have both a Dodge Grand Caravan and a Honda Odyssey mini van. Both have around 75,000 miles; the Dodge is a 2002, and the Odyssey is a 2001. I just had to get a new transmission for ... the Honda. The good news is that Honda covered the entire cost under a special warranty for that model year. - Original Message - From: Don To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 3:24 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing I have heard the same thing about the transmissions, We have owned three caravans, all have been fine. know problem. for what ever that is worth. one caravan, we even pulled a small trailer. for what ever that is worth. Don - Original Message - From: Victor Gouveia To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 12:36 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing The only problem I see with Michael's suggestion to go with a Caravan is that the Caravan is notorious for transmission failures sooner rather than later. In fact, consumer reports has done an investigation and found that Dodge Caravans were 85% more likely to need a major transmission repair within the first three years of ownership, as opposed to the average 5 to 8 years of their competitors, and 9 to 11 years with the Japanese imports. I have known three Caravan's in my life, and each lived up to the consumer reports investigation. I'm not saying that I took bad care of it, I could see at the time, was driving it on a regular basis, and I had it serviced on regular intervals, as per manufacturer's standards. Either way, it might be worth looking into the report further, as I may be wrong on the numbers. Victor Gouveia [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- See what's inside the new Yahoo! Groups email. http://us.click.yahoo.com/0It09A/bOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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] ODT Info Needed
Hi all, I need some information about an ODT (I think that's the acronym). What I'm asking about is one of those diagnostic computers for an automobile. I'm buying the unit for my son so accessibility is not an issue. My understanding is that there are units for certain model years and there are also universal models. My son drives a 97 Pontiac Bonniville so I'm interested in a universal model. He probably won't be driving it more than another year or two and I'd like the unit to work on whatever vehicle he buys next. If you've used or know of a really good universal unit, I'd greatly appreciate hearing about it. Thanks. Take care, Ed Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Yahoo! Groups gets a make over. See the new email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/hOt0.A/lOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM ~- 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/
