[BlindHandyMan] A Few Handy Tips
Hi Everyone Q: I know I can prime and paint medium density fiberboard, but is there any other type of finish I can use? : Shellac will seal MDF, though it takes a few coats. I'd suggest de-waxed shellac. Zinsser SealCoat is a good de-waxed shellac. : Actually, any common finish will work over MDF. The problem is that it takes more coats than normal, since the MDF absorbs a lot of finish, and may swell with waterbased coatings. While solvent- and oil-based finishes, like shellac, lacquer and oil varnish, will work, you still end up with something that looks like MDF under the clear coating, which may be the biggest drawback of all. Q: Can I use a rotary sander on a birch table I am making? : My experience with rotary sanders is that they leave swirl marks, especially difficult to get rid of on hard woods. You are much better off sticking to a random orbit sander. Q: It is my impression that shellac is the universal sealer and can be applied over anything and will bond with it, and anything can be applied on top of it, and they will bond. Is this true? : Almost. Only dewaxed shellac fits that description. Natural shellac, which contains about five percent wax, does not. The easiest way to buy dewaxed shellac is ready-mixed in the form of Zinsser SealCoatT. Q: I want to make a small square hole through a piece of wood. Is there a tool that will do that? mortising chisel : I suggest that you use a straight chisel and lay out the hole to size. A corner chisel would come in handy to clean up and square up the cut. You can also drill out most of the waste and then corner chisel it square. : A square cutter for a drill press, called a mortising attachment or hollow chisel mortiser, will work; otherwise, drill a hole a smidge smaller than needed, then use mortising chisels and a mallet to square the hole. Q: After a pine sample blotched, I used wood conditioner and got good results on a door. I'd like to stain a second time after waiting overnight. Do I need a second application of wood conditioner? : No, you only apply wood conditioner once. After the first coat of stain is dry, the wood is at least partially sealed, so there is no more need for conditioner. Q: How do I know what size drill bit to use for wood screws? Is there a hidden code someplace on the package, or is this something you are supposed to just know? : When pre-drilling holes for screws, there's a rule of thumb that comes in two parts: In softwoods, pick a bit that's the diameter of the root of the screw, which is the shank area just below the screw threads, and not the shank portion directly below the screw's head. In hardwoods, pick the next bigger size, or about one sixty-fourth of an inch larger. : I hold my drill bit up to the screw and try to match the bit to the inner diameter of the screw. That's the core without the threads. : Go visit www.wlfuller.com Fuller manufactures counterbores, plug cutters, taper point drills and brad points made in the USA. Request a catalog. It is jam-packed full of information and recommendations for wood screw pre-drill size and length. : Just measure the valleys of the thread. Calipers are a great tool for this task. : Traditional screws with a tapered shank need two holes: a clearance hole through the upper piece of wood and a pilot hole in the lower piece for the screw threads to bite into. The clearance hole lets the screw pass through without the threads biting. You can also buy taper drills and step drills that will replace or replicate the holes I described. Q: I was able to rescue some 100-year-old peroba do campo wood roof beams in quite good condition except for irregular black stains around holes made by old iron nails. How can I remove these stains? : An oxalic solution may remove most of the color. Using touchup powders or background type touchup markers can cover any remaining color. : Flood the wood with a 10% solution of oxalic acid, but apply it to all areas, not just the black stains themselves. Vacuum the residual salt the next day, or wipe it off with a damp cloth. Oxalic acid powder is considered toxic and is an irritant to mucous membranes in its dry state, so wear a dust mask when you sand treated wood and when you mix the powder into water initially Q: What is a drill press fly cutter? : It's a dangerous tool that starts with a rod chucked in your drill press. The other end of the rod has a perpendicular bar with a cutter hanging off the end of it. The bar or cutter adjusts for varying hole diameters. In my opinion, there are much better and safer tools. For large holes, use hole saws rather than a fly cutter. : Fly cutters are commonly used by guitarmakers to cut both sound holes and rosette rings in spruce tops. Their advantage is that you can set them at any diameter within their range, and not just nominal ones, but, as Carol said, they can be very dangerous. They work best making shallow cuts in soft woods. Q: What's
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Lubricating a light socket?
But just think, the light bulb will never burn our. - Original Message - From: R S Enterprises To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:46 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Lubricating a light socket? Teflon tape is a definate insulator. If the threads don't cut through enough to make contact. Then light no workie. Ronn - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 8:38 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Lubricating a light socket? well, as the great Chili brought Teflon to mind, you could also use teflon tape like with pipes. [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/
[BlindHandyMan] SmartTools Audible Level Measure Tech Plus Audible Stud Finder
Hi all, I just got my SmartTools Audible level and I thought I'd write and pass on some information. This has almost immediately become one of my favorite tools. Leveling is one of those tasks that I always had to do with sighted help. This level makes it possible for me to do verticle and horrizontal leveling without help. It's very easy to use and is very accurate. The only thing I don't like about the tool is that it's case is made of plastic. I've got a couple of real jobs for the level coming up and I can't wait to see how it performs on the battlefield. I bought the level online at www.speedpartz.com. They also have an (800) number. I searched the web for a long time and found that this is the cheapest place to buy the level. I bought the main module, a two-foot frame and a soft case for the level and the total cost was $121.40. Granted, the price is a bit steep but this is one sweet tool. I also just ordered the Measure Tech Audible Stud Sensor from www.amazon.com. Again, after searching the web for a while, I found that Amazon had the stud finder for the same price as everyone else. One of their listings, however, offered factory refurbished units at a really great price. The cost was approximately $23 for the tool and shipping. I haven't received it yet so I can't give anykind of review. Stay tuned. Take care, Ed 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] doweling jig from Harbor Freight
Somebody mentioned getting a jig from Harbor Freight. I have the self-centering jig from there and I have had good success with that one. It looks like an upside down vice with holes in it. Both jaws move together and that is why it can center. Works good as a drill guide, too. John -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.11/721 - Release Date: 3/13/2007 4:51 PM 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] a different lawn question
The one I have drops the material below the spreader, but I can control the amount being dropped. Being that my wife can see, she could do a uniformed job. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 7:50 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] a different lawn question Dear Brice: If your spreader has a spinning device which throws the fertilizer in a pattern which is wider than the spreader itself, you should be able to spread seed with good results. If your spreader simply drops fertilize underneath the spreader, I would think you would have a hard time getting a uniform distribution and you would likely get too much seed in the area covered. Yours Truly, Clifford Wilson - Original Message - From: Brice Mijares [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 8:45 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] a different lawn question I have one of those deal you push around over the lawn to spread granule fertilizer evenly. Can I put lawn seed in it and spread seed over my lawn to thicken it? To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The 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 __ NOD32 2114 (20070314) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links 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] a different lawn question
forgive me being desne. I thank you for your suggestion. But my local who? I don't know to who you refer. On Wed, 14 Mar 2007, Jennifer Jackson wrote: Your local extension office will be able to help you out with this too. We bought grass seed that was developed for our area at a local gardening center. They also sell grass seed at Wall-mart. The benefit to the gardening center was that we could buy it in the amount we wanted instead of the pre-packaged amounts. A thought for those who have Easter baskets to fill. We are putting grass seed in our kids baskets instead of shredded paper or that plastic stuff. The idea came from some friends who used grass seeds mixed with rose petals to shower over a processional. As one of the people being heavily pelted by my husbands friends, I was glad it was nice soft grass seed instead of bird seed. Jennifer - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 7:55 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] a different lawn question and does anyone know where to get Zoizia seed? i order plugs and they arrive half dead. So I want to try seed. On Wed, 14 Mar 2007, Brice Mijares wrote: I have one of those deal you push around over the lawn to spread granule fertilizer evenly. Can I put lawn seed in it and spread seed over my lawn to thicken it? To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The 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] Pocket hole jigs.
so does the jig hold the drill or is it just as a guide - Original Message - From: Keith Patterson To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 12:42 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Pocket hole jigs. The jig clamps to the face of the board, and - has three guides that allow you to drill in to the face of the board, and if you were to go all the way through, the hole would come out the edge of the board. This creates the Pocket that you drive a screw in to. Hope this helps, but maybe I should just have another beer. KP Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of carl Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 3:33 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Pocket hole jigs. so what funcktion does the jig part of the set doe or take in the drilling proscess - Original Message - From: Mickey Fixsen To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 7:30 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Pocket hole jigs. Yes, that would be how it works. - Original Message - From: carl To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 1:33 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Pocket hole jigs. pardon my ignorance but cud i use it for mounteing a table topon to a frame ? how wud i doe this drill the pocket and crew down threw the frame and into the under side of the table top? - Original Message - From: Mickey Fixsen To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 6:25 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Pocket hole jigs. I have been using 2 different models of the Kreg pocket hole tools for years. They are quality tools and well worth the price. As long as you have made good cuts on the boards, the pocket holes make very tight, strong joints. These tools are easy to use with very little learning curve. You must use the proper screws to make the system work correctly. All of the screws for this purpose have a flat pan head toward the shank of the screw and the top of the screw head is a low dome with a square drive. There are fine thread self-tapping screws for hardwood and coarse thread self-tapping screws for softwood. I think there are even special thread screws for particle and fiber board, although, I have used the coarse thread screws for this purpose with good results. They are available in various lengths and with different coatings, depending whether for indoor or outdoor use. In my shop, the Kreg pocket hole tools are a must have item. Good luck. - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: BlindHandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 12:14 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Pocket hole jigs. So I just read Ray's post on the Kreg R3 pocket hole joinery kit. I don't know much, or anything, about pocket hole joinery. Has anyone used this particular kit, or any others? Can anyone give me an idea on whether or not this R3 kit seems like a worthwhile investment? Or is there another pocket hole kit that you have used that is just the be all and end all of pocket joinery? thanks. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel: (412) 268-9081 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.18.8/716 - Release Date: 3/9/2007 6:53 PM [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.18.8/716 - Release Date: 3/9/2007 6:53 PM [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] [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
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Pocket hole jigs.
i want one of theas but thair cheeper in the states than the uk wude somne one buy one and sel it to me? - Original Message - From: Mickey Fixsen To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 12:57 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Pocket hole jigs. The jig is essentially a block that has 2 holes in it that are made out of hardened steel tubes in which you insert the drill bit to make the pocket holes. These drill guides clamp to the side of a piece of wood an appropriate distance from the edge that you want to join. the drill guides are angled at about fifteen degrees and the bit cuts a shallow angled pocket hole in the board. It also drills a pilot hole for the shank of the screw at the same time. This is accomplished by the use of a special stepped drill bit. There is a stop collar on the drill bit to adjust for the proper depth of the pocket holes. This depth setting is very important. Drill the holes using the pocket hole jig clamped it he appropriate location. Now, all you need to do is align the two boards together and drive the screws through the pocket holes and into the adjacent board. - Original Message - From: carl To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 2:32 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Pocket hole jigs. so what funcktion does the jig part of the set doe or take in the drilling proscess - Original Message - From: Mickey Fixsen To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 7:30 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Pocket hole jigs. Yes, that would be how it works. - Original Message - From: carl To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 1:33 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Pocket hole jigs. pardon my ignorance but cud i use it for mounteing a table topon to a frame ? how wud i doe this drill the pocket and crew down threw the frame and into the under side of the table top? - Original Message - From: Mickey Fixsen To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 6:25 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Pocket hole jigs. I have been using 2 different models of the Kreg pocket hole tools for years. They are quality tools and well worth the price. As long as you have made good cuts on the boards, the pocket holes make very tight, strong joints. These tools are easy to use with very little learning curve. You must use the proper screws to make the system work correctly. All of the screws for this purpose have a flat pan head toward the shank of the screw and the top of the screw head is a low dome with a square drive. There are fine thread self-tapping screws for hardwood and coarse thread self-tapping screws for softwood. I think there are even special thread screws for particle and fiber board, although, I have used the coarse thread screws for this purpose with good results. They are available in various lengths and with different coatings, depending whether for indoor or outdoor use. In my shop, the Kreg pocket hole tools are a must have item. Good luck. - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: BlindHandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 12:14 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Pocket hole jigs. So I just read Ray's post on the Kreg R3 pocket hole joinery kit. I don't know much, or anything, about pocket hole joinery. Has anyone used this particular kit, or any others? Can anyone give me an idea on whether or not this R3 kit seems like a worthwhile investment? Or is there another pocket hole kit that you have used that is just the be all and end all of pocket joinery? thanks. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel: (412) 268-9081 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.18.8/716 - Release Date: 3/9/2007 6:53 PM [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.18.8/716 - Release Date: 3/9/2007 6:53 PM [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.18.8/716 - Release Date: 3/9/2007 6:53 PM [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
[BlindHandyMan] Window Screens
Hi Folks, Well here we go again... I am faced with replacing a whole bunch of window screens on both my home and my rental property. These screens are the type that fit into an aluminum frame and are secured with a thin rubber or vinal cord. I have attempted these in the past and ended up with screens that were tight in certain areas and loose in other spots in the same frame. How do I keep the screen consistently tight over the area of the frame? What is the prescribed method for cutting the screen so that I don't spend a lot of time trimming off edges that protrude above the frame once the cord is in place? Damn... I hate this home improvement stuff. Regards Larry Stansifer [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] a different lawn question
What would be the best way for some one who is totally blind to spread grass seed? I will need to do as I will probably be wanting to do this soon. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brice Mijares Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 8:42 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] a different lawn question The one I have drops the material below the spreader, but I can control the amount being dropped. Being that my wife can see, she could do a uniformed job. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 7:50 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] a different lawn question Dear Brice: If your spreader has a spinning device which throws the fertilizer in a pattern which is wider than the spreader itself, you should be able to spread seed with good results. If your spreader simply drops fertilize underneath the spreader, I would think you would have a hard time getting a uniform distribution and you would likely get too much seed in the area covered. Yours Truly, Clifford Wilson - Original Message - From: Brice Mijares [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 8:45 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] a different lawn question I have one of those deal you push around over the lawn to spread granule fertilizer evenly. Can I put lawn seed in it and spread seed over my lawn to thicken it? To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The 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 __ NOD32 2114 (20070314) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links To 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 ~-- 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
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Lubricating a light socket?
No, you couldn't use teflon tape, or not if you wanted the light to work any more, teflon is a very good insulator. 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/
[BlindHandyMan] Tool Review
Hi All Infinity Kitchen Set Router Bits Review If you are planning to renovate a kitchen, replace kitchen cabinets and build them from scratch or even just build any type of cabinet, you are going to need the right router bits to help construct solid doors and drawers. A kitchen with finished wooden doors is much nicer and richer in color and style (in my opinion) than some of the new vinyl wrapped and plastic formed doors and drawers that are common in the cheaper renovations and flat pack kitchens these days. The ability to make your own solid wood doors and drawers/drawer fronts not only gives you complete customization of your new kitchen, but is much stronger than some of the flat pack, no glue, screw together systems now available. Today we are reviewing Infinity's Kitchen Making Set of router bits to see how well they perform, and whether they would be a good choice for your kitchen renovation or building project... Complete Standard Kitchen Set The set we reviewed was the Complete Standard Kitchen Set. You can buy it as a set, or you can buy the items in the set individually if desired, or as required by your project or budget. The following items make up the Complete Standard Kitchen Set (note that all router bits have a 1/2 shank): * 91-502 Standard Rail Stile Set (2 bits) * 90-502 Standard Raised Panel Bit * 55-501 Glue Joint Bit * 55-512 Drawer Locking Bit These five router bits will allow you to make raised panel doors, construct drawers for your cabinets and even edge join boards with great strength. The Standard Rail Stile set also comes with free UHMW-milled setup blocks which will help in setting router bit height, and take away most of the guesswork associated with that task. Note that Infinity Tools also sells sets incorporating ogee raised panel bits, cove raised panel bits and two other variations so you can choose the set that will offer the pattern and finish you are looking for in your cabinet and door building project. Common Features There are several common features in all Infinity router bits. To begin with, Infinity uses C2 micrograde carbide in their router bits (some bits in their range use C4). This finer carbide allows a fine finish and edge to be created, creating a sharper router bit that will also extend working time before re-sharpening is needed. A five axis grind crafted from numerically controlled machines ensures excellent cutting properties and solid cutting results. The 1/2 shanks on these bits are milled from stress-proof, solid steel bar. According to infinity, the milling process incorporates computerized lathes to produce a perfectly balanced shank. We certainly had no problems with balance in use. All Infinity router bits feature anti-kickback design, as most any new router bits on the market these days should feature, as well as a silver PTFE coating which helps prevents rust problems and gives the router bit a smooth finish. The silver also helps identify the router bit as an Infinity tools bit, although the infinity logo and bit number are displayed on the shank as well. All the router bits (except the raised panel bit) came shipped with a rubber-type dip coating to protect the surfaces from rust or damage, and ship in a re-sealable plastic pouch. There was no sign of shank rust on any of the router bits and no sign of damage to any of the carbide cutting edges. Infinity does offer a lifetime warranty on their router bits before re-sharpening - this naturally excludes normal wear and tear and dullness due to bit use of course. For the patriotic, Infinity router bits are made in the USA. To the Bit-cave Batman! With the above being said, I set about firstly creating a raised panel door with the kitchen set. This uses models 91-502 (Standard Rail Stile Set) and 90-502 (Standard Raised Panel) bits to create the door. I used 3/4 stock for both the rail and stiles, and the raised panel. Note that the raised panel bit does not feature a backcutter on it, however, a special 3-wing backcutter bit can be purchased from Infinity to use on your raised panels. What does a backcutter do? Well, in situations where your rails/stiles and raised panels are constructed using the same thickness material, because the groove in the rail/stiles that the raised panel sits within is offset from the bottom of the rail/stile, your raised panel will not end up being level with the rails and stiles on both the front and back faces. On the backside of the door, the raised panel will appear to be recessed in regard to the frame. A backcutter simply takes off a a portion of the raised panel on the back around each edge so that when it fits into the groove of the rails and stiles, both the raised panel face on the front side and the flat back on the backside is level with the rails and stiles on both sides. Everybody got that? A bit confusing to put it into words :-) To make a door we need two rails, two stiles and one raised panel. Be
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Building a home recording studio
Hi, Hmmm, The thing that confused me is that you say you installed the second drive and installed windows on it. then you mention copying your files from one drive to the other. If you have two drives with windows installed on it that is your problem. Even though one is a slave the installation of windows on the second drive would have made some references to that windows install as the primary install and they both are probably trying to run at the same time. At 02:15 AM 2/15/2007 -0800, you wrote: Hi Guys, I hope my computer project is not off topic. If so, please let me know. I am putting together a little recording studio and let's just say I am messing things up. I recently installed a second hard drive in my computer and it has caused problems with JAWS. The audio cuts in and out. It is like there's a buffering problem while listening to an audio stream on dialup. It is choppy when I type too. Initially, the new drive was going to be my only hard drive. I connected it up and installed Windows XP Pro on it. To make copying files to it easier, I connected both hard drives to the computer and copied the data files over. It booted just fine with the original hard drive booting and the new hard drive act as a slave. Could the fact that I installed Windows on the new hard drive be the problem in any way? It is connected up as the slave and the original hard drive is the master. I don't know why it would make a difference. Could a jumper be the issue? I'd like to try sending JAWS out my Delta audio card to see if that could temporarily fix my audio problem. Can any one tell me how to do that? I am hoping these problems are driver issues! Thanks for your help in advance, Keith [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.441 / Virus Database: 268.17.39/687 - Release Date: 2/14/2007 4:17 PM Thanks. Kevin Doucet [EMAIL PROTECTED] confuse as says Blind man with unmarked forehead has large belly! 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] Building a home recording studio
Hi, Duel boot usually is achieved by installing two different versions of an OS, operating system, on the primary drive with a program to intercept the boot process and ask which OS you want to boot in to. Not having an OS on two drives and trying to boot separately. The CMOS settings are to choose boot sequence and attributes of individual drives. At 02:18 PM 2/15/2007 -0500, you wrote: Hi Keith, It is possible to install different versions of Windows on two different drives, although I'm not sure of the process, I do know that switching Windows platforms is not exactly Jaws friendly. Once you go into the Windows install screen, it will indicate that you have a previous or other version of Windows installed on that computer already. It will then indicate that it is possible to create a dual boot Windows install, and it will ask you what you want to do. I'm not sure if this is available in other versions of Windows, but I know that XP Pro does allow you to do this. By not exactly Jaws friendly, I mean that the computer will ask you which version of Windows you want to boot into, at that point, you'll have to indicate which one you want, but, as I said, this process is not screen reader friendly. Having said that, I do know that the jumpers need to be configured to the proper slave and master settings. I can't rightly say which are the jumpers for master or slave alignment, but I do believe that someone posted those jumper settings not too long ago on this list. With that in mind, I have a pretty good idea that you'll have to go into your CMOS settings to check out what you have going on in there also. Victor No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.441 / Virus Database: 268.17.39/687 - Release Date: 2/14/2007 4:17 PM Thanks. Kevin Doucet [EMAIL PROTECTED] confuse as says Blind man with unmarked forehead has large belly! 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/
[BlindHandyMan] Dethatching blades
Hi: I am looking at buying a dethatching blade for my lawn more. Has anyone used one of these, and if so, did it work? I have a lot of thatch in my yard from last summer, I really want to get rid of it and start over, but I don't want to rake by hand. Thanks for your feedback, Jeff and Guide dog Chief [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] Progress report on Radio Desk.
Hi Guys. The radio desk is fully assembled. In fact it was all together before I left for Texas. I had started hand sanding and decided to get a power sander. I stopped on the way home from the airport and bought a random orbital . But the finest grit I can get for it is 220. After I arrived home I read Ray's post on sanders and wished I had gotten a palm sander along with the orbital. The orbital seems to be doing a pretty good job though. Someone asked if it is possible to sand too much. The answer is yes. I started on the back for learning. In one spot I did sand through the outer ply and into the inner plies of the wood. That will be up against the wall and never seen except by me and Sue. Next step is to iron on the tape that will hide the edges of the plywood. 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] 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] dremels?
Aha! That's it. Thanks for setting me straight! At 04:38 PM 2/7/2007 -0800, you wrote: No those were Tribbles?' (spelling?) they were round and fuzzy which Dremel's are not usually unless left out in the rain too long. tom No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.30/674 - Release Date: 2/7/2007 3:33 PM Thanks. Kevin Doucet [EMAIL PROTECTED] confuse as says Blind man with unmarked forehead has large belly! 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] SmartTools Audible Level Measure Tech Plus Audible Stud Finder
If this is the smart tool from, Macklinburg-Duncan, you made a good buy. There should be frames available up to 8 foot long. Richard Justice www.blind-computing.com - Original Message - From: Edward Przybylek [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: BlindHandyManList blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 9:21 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] SmartTools Audible Level Measure Tech Plus Audible Stud Finder Hi all, I just got my SmartTools Audible level and I thought I'd write and pass on some information. This has almost immediately become one of my favorite tools. Leveling is one of those tasks that I always had to do with sighted help. This level makes it possible for me to do verticle and horrizontal leveling without help. It's very easy to use and is very accurate. The only thing I don't like about the tool is that it's case is made of plastic. I've got a couple of real jobs for the level coming up and I can't wait to see how it performs on the battlefield. I bought the level online at www.speedpartz.com. They also have an (800) number. I searched the web for a long time and found that this is the cheapest place to buy the level. I bought the main module, a two-foot frame and a soft case for the level and the total cost was $121.40. Granted, the price is a bit steep but this is one sweet tool. I also just ordered the Measure Tech Audible Stud Sensor from www.amazon.com. Again, after searching the web for a while, I found that Amazon had the stud finder for the same price as everyone else. One of their listings, however, offered factory refurbished units at a really great price. The cost was approximately $23 for the tool and shipping. I haven't received it yet so I can't give anykind of review. Stay tuned. Take care, Ed 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/
