[BlindHandyMan] solar heater
Yesterday I hooked up my solar heater for my swimming pool as the day time temps have been in the 80's out here. After hooking it up and turning the pump on I heard water leaking. So I called my wife out to see where it was leaking. At the top end of the panels there is a piece of PVC pipe, being that I have to panels, I have 2 PVC pipe joined together by a thick piece of rubber hose with hose clamps on them. Any way, both pieces of PVC pipe have a crack in them. I guess I didn't get the water out of them before winter set in and the water must have froze and expanded and crack the PVC pipe along the length. How long the cracks are I didn't ask at the time. My question to the list members is as follows. Is there any kind of epoxy that I can put over the crack that will hold under pressure? If so, please state the name of the epoxy. Thank you 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] Make Your Own Natural First Aid Kit
interesting and i supose extreamly handy what poatencie arnica doe you use? - Original Message - From: Ray Boyce To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 10:08 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Make Your Own Natural First Aid Kit Hi All Make Your Own Natural First-Aid Kit Hit the road with herbal remedies. I love to travel, and experience has taught me the benefits of packing light. But no matter how lightly I travel, I always carry along an herbal first-aid kit. Being prepared with my favorite remedies gives me peace of mind on the road or trail, and keeps me from having to search out herbal products in an unfamiliar town - or from having to resort to padding my heels with mullein leaves to ease the agony of a broken blister while on a backpacking trip. I've had plenty of opportunities to put my first-aid kit to use, from treating blisters and bug bites to motion sickness and colds. I choose simple, multipurpose remedies and store them in a small padded nylon lunch box that's always ready to toss into the car. For backpacking trips, I pare my kit down to arnica gel, echinacea, peppermint and chamomile tea bags, crystallized ginger, insect repellant, a tin of herbal salve, a tiny bottle of lavender essential oil, and an assortment of bandages and moleskin. With the following herbs and essential oils, you should be able to treat just about any common condition you are likely to encounter in your travels. The Herbal First Aid Kit: What to Buy These are my favorite remedies - the ones I consider indispensable for a travel first-aid kit. All of the remedies are available at any well-stocked health-food store and by mail-order. Be sure to buy pure essential oils, not fragrance oils. To prevent breakage, wrap glass bottles in small pieces of thick flannel. Aloe vera gel: Cooling and healing, aloe vera (Aloe vera) soothes the inflammation of sunburn and common kitchen scalds and burns. Arnica gel or cream: Arnica (Arnica montana) flowers have anti-inflammatory and circulation-stimulating properties; the gel or cream is excellent for sore muscles, sprains, strains and bruises. Do not apply arnica to broken skin. Along with a good map, a well-stocked first-aid kit is essential to enjoying the outdoors. Calendula-comfrey salve: The bright yellow-orange blossoms of calendula (Calendula officinalis) have astringent, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties. Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) contains allantoin, a compound that stimulates the growth of new tissue and helps heal wounds. Chamomile tea bags: With its delicious distinctive flavor, chamomile (Matricaria recutita) makes a tasty tea. Gentle enough for children, chamomile has mild sedative, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. It promotes relaxation, relieves indigestion and, when applied topically, soothes skin irritations. Citronella-based insect repellant: Most herbal repellants contain citronella, a pungent citrus-scented essential oil distilled from an aromatic grass that grows in southern Asia. Herbal insect repellants work well, as long as they're applied liberally and frequently (as often as every two hours). Echinacea liquid extract: Rich in immune-stimulating chemicals, echinacea (Echinacea spp.) can be used for any type of infection. Liquid extracts are the most versatile because they can be used both internally and externally. Elderberry capsules or liquid extract: Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) is essential for stopping a cold or flu from ruining your vacation. The berries contain compounds that prevent cold and flu viruses from invading and infecting cells. If you're flying or otherwise potentially exposed to viruses, taking elderberry is a good preventive. If you do come down with a cold or flu, taking elderberry can hasten your recovery time. Eleuthero standardized extract: An excellent adaptogen, eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus) can help prevent jet lag; it was even used by Soviet cosmonauts to help them adjust to space travel. Standardized extracts guarantee that you're getting sufficient amounts of eleutherosides, which herbalists consider to be the herb's active compounds. Eucalyptus essential oil: A potent antibiotic and antiviral, eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) is excellent for treating colds, flus and sinus infections when used as a steam inhalation. Dilute with oil or witch hazel extract before applying to the skin, and do not take internally. Additional First-Aid Essentials Adhesive bandage strips: Various sizes, including butterfly closure bandages. Alcohol: Small plastic bottle for removing poison oak/ivy oils from the skin. Bandage materials: Sterile gauze pads, a roll of gauze, adhesive bandage
Re: [BlindHandyMan] solar heater
None that I know of. Replace the pipes, it's easey enough. cut them where the cracs stop, and use two pvc joins, a little sleave that fits around the pipe, and pvc cement or pvc glue, adding two peaces of new pipes for the cracked part. Leave for about 12 hours before allowing water to flow through again. Matthys Brice Mijares wrote: Yesterday I hooked up my solar heater for my swimming pool as the day time temps have been in the 80's out here. After hooking it up and turning the pump on I heard water leaking. So I called my wife out to see where it was leaking. At the top end of the panels there is a piece of PVC pipe, being that I have to panels, I have 2 PVC pipe joined together by a thick piece of rubber hose with hose clamps on them. Any way, both pieces of PVC pipe have a crack in them. I guess I didn't get the water out of them before winter set in and the water must have froze and expanded and crack the PVC pipe along the length. How long the cracks are I didn't ask at the time. My question to the list members is as follows. Is there any kind of epoxy that I can put over the crack that will hold under pressure? If so, please state the name of the epoxy. Thank you 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 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] solar heater
There is no way to swamp out the PVC pipe. The solar panels are 20 by 2 feet, and the solar panels bleed into the PVC pipe. The Panels are either glued or melted to the PVC pipe with a series of holes so they circulate the water through the panels. I'll have to get someone other than my wife to have a look at the PVC pipe where the panels meet the pipe to make sure I'm correct. - Original Message - From: M. Terblanche [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2007 10:43 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] solar heater None that I know of. Replace the pipes, it's easey enough. cut them where the cracs stop, and use two pvc joins, a little sleave that fits around the pipe, and pvc cement or pvc glue, adding two peaces of new pipes for the cracked part. Leave for about 12 hours before allowing water to flow through again. Matthys Brice Mijares wrote: Yesterday I hooked up my solar heater for my swimming pool as the day time temps have been in the 80's out here. After hooking it up and turning the pump on I heard water leaking. So I called my wife out to see where it was leaking. At the top end of the panels there is a piece of PVC pipe, being that I have to panels, I have 2 PVC pipe joined together by a thick piece of rubber hose with hose clamps on them. Any way, both pieces of PVC pipe have a crack in them. I guess I didn't get the water out of them before winter set in and the water must have froze and expanded and crack the PVC pipe along the length. How long the cracks are I didn't ask at the time. My question to the list members is as follows. Is there any kind of epoxy that I can put over the crack that will hold under pressure? If so, please state the name of the epoxy. Thank you 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 ~-- 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] New Tool Review
Hi Everyone GMC Website - http://www.gmcompany.com GMC MX355C Metal Cutting Saw Review Whether or not you dabble in metalwork, there are times when a metal cutting saw could come in handy. Whether it be building some storage out of steel tubing or building a jig to complement your woodworking tasks, a few basic skills in metalwork will go a long way. A recent project of mine was the construction of a chainsaw mill made out of RHS tubing. Naturally, this involved a lot of cutting tube to length, and while the handheld grinder would achieve the task, a dedicated metal cutting saw will make the job much easier, quicker, and more accurate. I recently acquired a GMC MX355C Metal Cutting saw, and this proved to be a great project to put the saw to the test. The GMC MX355C Platinum Metal Cutting Saw The MX355C is a dedicated metal cutting saw, designed specifically for, you guessed it, cutting metal, unlike other types of saws that can be readily adapted for different cutting tasks, or for cutting different materials. The MX355C model is part of GMC's platinum line of power tools. The platinum line offers more durable construction and an extended two year warranty that covers commercial and trade use, not just personal home use. Let's take a look at the features of the saw... Tech Specs and Discussion The saw features a 355mm cutting disc. One comes pre-fitted to the saw out of the box. In fact, most accessories are fitted and ready to go. The disc bore size is 25.4mm (1 inch). This is a common disc and bore size, so finding replacement discs should be no problem at all. Most good hardware stores or trade stores will stock them. Juts make sure the disc is rated to spin at 3900 RPM, which is the speed the disc spins on this saw. The high RPM allows a smoother finish on the cut piece. The disc is spun by a powerful 2400W universal motor, which is fixed in a direct-drive configuration. While most of the saw features all-metal construction, the motor housing is comprised on hardened plastic. This provides protection while not adding any unnecessary weight to the tool. There is plenty of power in the motor to tackle even the cutting of solid steel. As with any cutting task, let the blade do the work and the motor will generally have no problem keeping the blade/disc spinning. Even with a bit of excess pressure applied during a cut, the 2400W motor rarely missed a beat. In terms of motor sound output, I couldn't find any value printed either on the tool or in the product manual or product page on the GMC website. However, I'd have to guess it would be up around the 90-95 dB level, similar to my 2400W miter saw. At these levels, hearing protection is a must, so be sure to use a good set of earmuffs, or suitable ear plugs whenever using this machine. The main drop handle houses the power controls, and it too is of hardened plastic construction (like pretty much all drop-type saws these days), however, rubber overmolds on the handles add comfort and grip. The power controls are simple but safe. To start the saw, push the round lock-off button lateral to the trigger in, then pull the trigger and the saw starts up. To stop the saw, just release the trigger. Fairly basic stuff. Bear in mind that, for safety, you should wait until the cutting disc has come to a complete stop before placing your hands near the disc, or before removing the cut material from the saw. Also note that freshly cut material, particularly around the cut area is extremely hot. So use either proper metalworking gloves or wait until the metal has cooled before handling it. The drop action of the saw is quite smooth. Not the best I have ever felt on a drop saw, but given these saws are not really an ultra-precision machine, the drop action needs only really be smooth enough to make a fluent cut. Lateral movement of the saw head when dropped is minor. There is some movement, but again, any movement introduced by the user when lowering the saw head doesn't have much of an effect on the cut result. The actual cutting disc will flex much more during a cut, particularly when cutting through thicker or wider materials... it's simply the nature of the beast on these type of machines. The retracting disc guard and disc housing are all metal construction. Like on a miter saw, as the saw head is lowered, the disc guard retracts to expose the cutting disc to make the cut. After the cut is made, and the saw head is raised up, the guard again covers the exposed blade for added user protection. For transportation, the saw head can be locked in the down position. A locking knob at the rear of the saw holds the saw head down securely. The top handle above the motor housing offers a carry handle to allow you to pick up and carry the saw around when the head is locked in the lowered position. This certainly makes it easier and safer to move the saw from one point to another. In terms of actual cutting capacity on the MX355C, the following specs are listed:
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Hand Tools For Lefties
We sent our mother to town to get a ski hook we told her that the hard where will know what she will need. The store was 30 miles away. The sky hook was to hook onto to a cloud so we can lift a cow that was down in the field. When she got back, she was pissed!! My dad never forgot that. - Original Message - From: Max Robinson To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 16, 2007 9:20 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Hand Tools For Lefties When I was much younger a common trick to play on the new kid on the job site was to send him over to the tool shed to get a left handed monkey wrench. Looks like these guys have made one. 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: Ray Boyce [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2007 6:30 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Hand Tools For Lefties Hi All Hand Tools for Lefties Statistics tell us that one person out of every ten is left-handed. When you consider that there are some 17 million woodworkers in the US alone, a company that caters to that ten percent makes sense. At least, it made sense to the two friends who started Leftools, but to hear them tell it, coincidence also played a hand. There were a host of coincidences that let us to this, Charles I. Reddmen explained. The two are obviously close, since they often finish each others' sentences. We met while we were both working on the same construction job as finish carpenters, Treston O. Bejhnor added, and once we traded names, we knew it was destiny. A week later, we decided to become roommates and rented an apartment together. The idea for the company came one morning as they were having breakfast at their favorite restaurant before heading for the job site. Treston was sitting there scowling every time he picked up his coffee cup, Charles recounted, so I asked him what was wrong. He pointed to our coffee cups. We're both left-handed, you see, and at this particular restaurant, the logo on the cups is only printed on one side. A right-handed person gets to see the logo, but lefties like us could only see it if we were lucky enough to be sitting across from another lefty, and then not on our own cups. It really got to me, Treston added. I guess I never realized how pervasive the discrimination was until that morning at the table. Then and there, we decided to start Leftools. We felt someone had to bring left-handed tools to the world, so we started with hand tools. Their first offering was a set of bench chisels for lefties, followed quickly by both slot and Phillips screwdrivers. We now offer star and square-drive as well, Charles said. Next came hammers, awls and nail sets. As business took off, we added more items to the line, Treston continued. Each year, we try to add another area of lefty items. Two years ago, we added a complete line of accessory items, including lumber pencils, push brooms and clamps. This past year, we introduced our safety line, which includes safety glasses, rubber gloves, ear protectors and dust masks. Next year will be particularly exciting, said Charles. We're breaking into the rarified world of power tools with a 40-tooth ATB ten inch table saw blade, and several band saw blades. The business has gotten big enough, and successful enough, that they both gave up their woodworking careers to focus on it, and they've had to hire employees as well. I guess it comes as no surprise that we only hire left-handed people to work here, chuckled Treston. In some small way, Charles went on, we feel it helps balance the iniquity in the world. Currently, you can only buy from their web site (which also includes links to a fun anagram descrambler), but the two insist that it won't be long before they get their unique wares in woodworking specialty stores, and perhaps, even in the big home stores like Home Depot, Lowe's, and Menard's. For us, this is more than just a business Treston insisted. We want to make sure that no woodworker, no matter which side he or she favors, ever feels left behind. 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
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Hand Tools For Lefties
my grandfartha wud send the young chap to the tool stors for a long stand - Original Message - From: Ricque To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 1:02 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Hand Tools For Lefties While in the machine shop, we would send the unsuspecting guy to the tool crib for, a left handed ping-pong hammer. Of course, the tool crib manager, being in on the gag, would tell him that they were all signed out, and he would have to check back later. Richard Justice www.blind-computing.com - Original Message - From: Milton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2007 5:38 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Hand Tools For Lefties We sent our mother to town to get a ski hook we told her that the hard where will know what she will need. The store was 30 miles away. The sky hook was to hook onto to a cloud so we can lift a cow that was down in the field. When she got back, she was pissed!! My dad never forgot that. - Original Message - From: Max Robinson To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 16, 2007 9:20 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Hand Tools For Lefties When I was much younger a common trick to play on the new kid on the job site was to send him over to the tool shed to get a left handed monkey wrench. Looks like these guys have made one. 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: Ray Boyce [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2007 6:30 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Hand Tools For Lefties Hi All Hand Tools for Lefties Statistics tell us that one person out of every ten is left-handed. When you consider that there are some 17 million woodworkers in the US alone, a company that caters to that ten percent makes sense. At least, it made sense to the two friends who started Leftools, but to hear them tell it, coincidence also played a hand. There were a host of coincidences that let us to this, Charles I. Reddmen explained. The two are obviously close, since they often finish each others' sentences. We met while we were both working on the same construction job as finish carpenters, Treston O. Bejhnor added, and once we traded names, we knew it was destiny. A week later, we decided to become roommates and rented an apartment together. The idea for the company came one morning as they were having breakfast at their favorite restaurant before heading for the job site. Treston was sitting there scowling every time he picked up his coffee cup, Charles recounted, so I asked him what was wrong. He pointed to our coffee cups. We're both left-handed, you see, and at this particular restaurant, the logo on the cups is only printed on one side. A right-handed person gets to see the logo, but lefties like us could only see it if we were lucky enough to be sitting across from another lefty, and then not on our own cups. It really got to me, Treston added. I guess I never realized how pervasive the discrimination was until that morning at the table. Then and there, we decided to start Leftools. We felt someone had to bring left-handed tools to the world, so we started with hand tools. Their first offering was a set of bench chisels for lefties, followed quickly by both slot and Phillips screwdrivers. We now offer star and square-drive as well, Charles said. Next came hammers, awls and nail sets. As business took off, we added more items to the line, Treston continued. Each year, we try to add another area of lefty items. Two years ago, we added a complete line of accessory items, including lumber pencils, push brooms and clamps. This past year, we introduced our safety line, which includes safety glasses, rubber gloves, ear protectors and dust masks. Next year will be particularly exciting, said Charles. We're breaking into the rarified world of power tools with a 40-tooth ATB ten inch table saw blade, and several band saw blades. The business has gotten big enough, and successful enough, that they both gave up their woodworking careers to focus on it, and they've had to hire employees as well. I guess it comes as no surprise that we only hire left-handed people to work here, chuckled Treston. In some small way, Charles went on, we feel it helps
