Fw: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door?
Definitely an idea I'll keep in mind, ... thank you! may sound goofy: but hear me out. When I wanted to put a very thick door on a basement in a bad neighborhood they called it a church door. The reason being, that the depth was greater than average. Not that it was fancy, but like yours, rather thick. So I'm wondering if you know of such a church, and would be able to ask the maintenance guy where they might get their door knobs, and call the place and ask for the catalog of X measurement thick door hardware. ? ? ? goofy grin. On Mon, 27 Jul 2009, Joy Cyr wrote: Thank you for the suggestion but I'm afraid this knob was simply too old and there were no salvageable parts. Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - From: Glenn Lemacher To: Joy Cyr Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 11:16 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Hello Joy, in many cases you should be able to use the part from the old knob and it should match up with a new knob. Take that paart along to the hardware store. Cheers, Glenn - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr delig...@aei.ca To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 7:58 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Good day listers, I wondered if anyone might know of an online source for doorknobs for older doors. I have a wooden front door that is much thicker than its modern counter parts, and so I cannot find an spindle? axis? (not sure of the correct term) long enough to go through and fit knobs on each end. Its doorknob gave out sometime ago and after searching all the local stores (not many, I'm in a rural area) I ended up replacing it with a knob for an interior door which is not going to last long. Any suggestions as to where I might look would be greatfully received. Thank you for your help, Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca [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] Finding a doorknob for an older door?
Yes Betsy we have something similar, ... but not near here I'm afraid, and you'd need to be able to visit often to see if maybe something you could use might have come in. If I'm out that way I will stop and look, thanks for reminding me about them. Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - We have a place here called Recycle Hawaii. It is a place where you can buy some really old house parts including doors, windows, cabinets, slabs of marble that used to be stall dividers in restrooms etc. I wonder if you have such a place near where you live? Betsy At 05:21 PM 7/28/2009, you wrote: may sound goofy: but hear me out. When I wanted to put a very thick door on a basement in a bad neighborhood they called it a church door. The reason being, that the depth was greater than average. Not that it was fancy, but like yours, rather thick. So I'm wondering if you know of such a church, and would be able to ask the maintenance guy where they might get their door knobs, and call the place and ask for the catalog of X measurement thick door hardware. ? ? ? goofy grin. On Mon, 27 Jul 2009, Joy Cyr wrote: Thank you for the suggestion but I'm afraid this knob was simply too old and there were no salvageable parts. Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - From: Glenn Lemacher To: Joy Cyr Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 11:16 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Hello Joy, in many cases you should be able to use the part from the old knob and it should match up with a new knob. Take that paart along to the hardware store. Cheers, Glenn - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr mailto:delights%40aei.cadelig...@aei.ca To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 7:58 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Good day listers, I wondered if anyone might know of an online source for doorknobs for older doors. I have a wooden front door that is much thicker than its modern counter parts, and so I cannot find an spindle? axis? (not sure of the correct term) long enough to go through and fit knobs on each end. Its doorknob gave out sometime ago and after searching all the local stores (not many, I'm in a rural area) I ended up replacing it with a knob for an interior door which is not going to last long. Any suggestions as to where I might look would be greatfully received. Thank you for your help, Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca [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]
Fw: [BlindHandyMan] old houses and repairs-Joy
I've tried weather stripping but that didn't work. What is rubber gasketry please? I've not come across the term in relation to a house door. Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - the possibility of rubber gasketry around that beautiful old door; may give you a better closure. Also, if possible, a rubber flap at the bottom as well. On Tue, 28 Jul 2009, Joy Cyr wrote: Dear Lee, Now there's a house I'd adore having! I can really understand you missing it! My little dear is a much poorer cousin to yours, ... but I like the old brick and the good solid lath and plaster walls. I am not fond of steel doors even if they do seal better which is part of why I don't want to replace the one I have. If appliances stop breaking and expensive emergencies stop happening (a rush on soap, what I make would help too), hopefully I'll be able to begin restoring its finer points one at a time. I've got time, I won't be moving again. I am deeply greatful to the person who posted asking about robotic lawn mowers. I'd never heard of them. If I can save up for one of those I can at least put an end to the terrible lawn mowing bills every summer and that would help things start moving in the right direction. Thanks for sharing, Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door?
Joy, Just how thick is this door? Most of the better manufacturers will have a suitable line of hardware. Mostly it is the stem length and that is easily adjusted. Actually many have stems marked at intervals to be cut back to an appropriate length with a hack saw. You may have to spend good money to get a suitable quality lock set, probably in excess of a hundred bucks but I would be very surprised if you can't get what you need from about any hardware store. Not of course the hardware section of Wal-Mart. - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 6:59 AM Subject: Fw: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Definitely an idea I'll keep in mind, ... thank you! may sound goofy: but hear me out. When I wanted to put a very thick door on a basement in a bad neighborhood they called it a church door. The reason being, that the depth was greater than average. Not that it was fancy, but like yours, rather thick. So I'm wondering if you know of such a church, and would be able to ask the maintenance guy where they might get their door knobs, and call the place and ask for the catalog of X measurement thick door hardware. ? ? ? goofy grin. On Mon, 27 Jul 2009, Joy Cyr wrote: Thank you for the suggestion but I'm afraid this knob was simply too old and there were no salvageable parts. Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - From: Glenn Lemacher To: Joy Cyr Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 11:16 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Hello Joy, in many cases you should be able to use the part from the old knob and it should match up with a new knob. Take that paart along to the hardware store. Cheers, Glenn - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr delig...@aei.ca To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 7:58 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Good day listers, I wondered if anyone might know of an online source for doorknobs for older doors. I have a wooden front door that is much thicker than its modern counter parts, and so I cannot find an spindle? axis? (not sure of the correct term) long enough to go through and fit knobs on each end. Its doorknob gave out sometime ago and after searching all the local stores (not many, I'm in a rural area) I ended up replacing it with a knob for an interior door which is not going to last long. Any suggestions as to where I might look would be greatfully received. Thank you for your help, Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca [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]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door?
Dale, I have an excellent dead bolt, it is an actual knob that I need. Two Home Hardwares, Canadian Tire, and a Rona didn't have one that would work. They are all the hardware stores we have around here. I expect there is probably somewhere in Montreal that has one but I can't get in there to look. The one I am currently using comes from Home Hardware and is actually for an inside door. (The original almost came off in my hand in winter time, ... I won't go into details but I was ready to settle for anything more stable.) The gentleman who owns the store said it was the nearest thing they carry and warned it probably wouldn't last long. It hasn't. Joy, Just how thick is this door? Most of the better manufacturers will have a suitable line of hardware. Mostly it is the stem length and that is easily adjusted. Actually many have stems marked at intervals to be cut back to an appropriate length with a hack saw. You may have to spend good money to get a suitable quality lock set, probably in excess of a hundred bucks but I would be very surprised if you can't get what you need from about any hardware store. Not of course the hardware section of Wal-Mart. - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 6:59 AM Subject: Fw: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Definitely an idea I'll keep in mind, ... thank you! may sound goofy: but hear me out. When I wanted to put a very thick door on a basement in a bad neighborhood they called it a church door. The reason being, that the depth was greater than average. Not that it was fancy, but like yours, rather thick. So I'm wondering if you know of such a church, and would be able to ask the maintenance guy where they might get their door knobs, and call the place and ask for the catalog of X measurement thick door hardware. ? ? ? goofy grin. On Mon, 27 Jul 2009, Joy Cyr wrote: Thank you for the suggestion but I'm afraid this knob was simply too old and there were no salvageable parts. Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - From: Glenn Lemacher To: Joy Cyr Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 11:16 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Hello Joy, in many cases you should be able to use the part from the old knob and it should match up with a new knob. Take that paart along to the hardware store. Cheers, Glenn - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr delig...@aei.ca To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 7:58 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Good day listers, I wondered if anyone might know of an online source for doorknobs for older doors. I have a wooden front door that is much thicker than its modern counter parts, and so I cannot find an spindle? axis? (not sure of the correct term) long enough to go through and fit knobs on each end. Its doorknob gave out sometime ago and after searching all the local stores (not many, I'm in a rural area) I ended up replacing it with a knob for an interior door which is not going to last long. Any suggestions as to where I might look would be greatfully received. Thank you for your help, Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca [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] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door?
Home hardware should be able to order you something appropriate in. If you get a chance get the thickness of the door measured and let me know, I'll see what I can't search out. I know I have seen hardware good for doors well over two inches thick. They don't come cheap and you may have to replace the latch mechanism as part of the kit. - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 10:11 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Dale, I have an excellent dead bolt, it is an actual knob that I need. Two Home Hardwares, Canadian Tire, and a Rona didn't have one that would work. They are all the hardware stores we have around here. I expect there is probably somewhere in Montreal that has one but I can't get in there to look. The one I am currently using comes from Home Hardware and is actually for an inside door. (The original almost came off in my hand in winter time, ... I won't go into details but I was ready to settle for anything more stable.) The gentleman who owns the store said it was the nearest thing they carry and warned it probably wouldn't last long. It hasn't. Joy, Just how thick is this door? Most of the better manufacturers will have a suitable line of hardware. Mostly it is the stem length and that is easily adjusted. Actually many have stems marked at intervals to be cut back to an appropriate length with a hack saw. You may have to spend good money to get a suitable quality lock set, probably in excess of a hundred bucks but I would be very surprised if you can't get what you need from about any hardware store. Not of course the hardware section of Wal-Mart. - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 6:59 AM Subject: Fw: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Definitely an idea I'll keep in mind, ... thank you! may sound goofy: but hear me out. When I wanted to put a very thick door on a basement in a bad neighborhood they called it a church door. The reason being, that the depth was greater than average. Not that it was fancy, but like yours, rather thick. So I'm wondering if you know of such a church, and would be able to ask the maintenance guy where they might get their door knobs, and call the place and ask for the catalog of X measurement thick door hardware. ? ? ? goofy grin. On Mon, 27 Jul 2009, Joy Cyr wrote: Thank you for the suggestion but I'm afraid this knob was simply too old and there were no salvageable parts. Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - From: Glenn Lemacher To: Joy Cyr Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 11:16 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Hello Joy, in many cases you should be able to use the part from the old knob and it should match up with a new knob. Take that paart along to the hardware store. Cheers, Glenn - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr delig...@aei.ca To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 7:58 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Good day listers, I wondered if anyone might know of an online source for doorknobs for older doors. I have a wooden front door that is much thicker than its modern counter parts, and so I cannot find an spindle? axis? (not sure of the correct term) long enough to go through and fit knobs on each end. Its doorknob gave out sometime ago and after searching all the local stores (not many, I'm in a rural area) I ended up replacing it with a knob for an interior door which is not going to last long. Any suggestions as to where I might look would be greatfully received. Thank you for your help, Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca [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] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door?
Dear Dale, I agree that Home Hardware's coming up a total blank is odd, but according to the owner they don't have, (can't order) anything. There are a lot of older doors in town and I think he would carry or definitely order in something if it was available to him. I rather expect to pay high, and to replace the latch mechanism, I do realize that it is past where you can just replace the knobs. I didn't trust my memory so I went to re-measured the door. I only have a fairly simple ruler so I can't be absolutely precise but it is just a shade over one and three quarter inches. If you do come across anything likely I'd be thrilled. Thanks for offering to look, Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 10:24 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Home hardware should be able to order you something appropriate in. If you get a chance get the thickness of the door measured and let me know, I'll see what I can't search out. I know I have seen hardware good for doors well over two inches thick. They don't come cheap and you may have to replace the latch mechanism as part of the kit. - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 10:11 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Dale, I have an excellent dead bolt, it is an actual knob that I need. Two Home Hardwares, Canadian Tire, and a Rona didn't have one that would work. They are all the hardware stores we have around here. I expect there is probably somewhere in Montreal that has one but I can't get in there to look. The one I am currently using comes from Home Hardware and is actually for an inside door. (The original almost came off in my hand in winter time, ... I won't go into details but I was ready to settle for anything more stable.) The gentleman who owns the store said it was the nearest thing they carry and warned it probably wouldn't last long. It hasn't. Joy, Just how thick is this door? Most of the better manufacturers will have a suitable line of hardware. Mostly it is the stem length and that is easily adjusted. Actually many have stems marked at intervals to be cut back to an appropriate length with a hack saw. You may have to spend good money to get a suitable quality lock set, probably in excess of a hundred bucks but I would be very surprised if you can't get what you need from about any hardware store. Not of course the hardware section of Wal-Mart. - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 6:59 AM Subject: Fw: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Definitely an idea I'll keep in mind, ... thank you! may sound goofy: but hear me out. When I wanted to put a very thick door on a basement in a bad neighborhood they called it a church door. The reason being, that the depth was greater than average. Not that it was fancy, but like yours, rather thick. So I'm wondering if you know of such a church, and would be able to ask the maintenance guy where they might get their door knobs, and call the place and ask for the catalog of X measurement thick door hardware. ? ? ? goofy grin. On Mon, 27 Jul 2009, Joy Cyr wrote: Thank you for the suggestion but I'm afraid this knob was simply too old and there were no salvageable parts. Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - From: Glenn Lemacher To: Joy Cyr Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 11:16 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Hello Joy, in many cases you should be able to use the part from the old knob and it should match up with a new knob. Take that paart along to the hardware store. Cheers, Glenn - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr delig...@aei.ca To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 7:58 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Good day listers, I wondered if anyone might know of an online source for doorknobs for older doors. I have a wooden front door that is much thicker than its modern counter parts, and so I cannot find an spindle? axis? (not sure of the correct term) long enough to go through and fit knobs on each end. Its doorknob gave out sometime ago and after searching all the local stores (not many, I'm in a rural area) I ended up replacing it with a knob for an interior door which is not going to last long. Any suggestions as to where I might look would be greatfully received. Thank you for your help, Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca [Non-text
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Joy, let me make mention I understand what both you and Dale are talking about. here is a case which came up before in a discussion. depends on management if they want to get up off their duff to extend the service to a customer. We lost the last of those good hardware stores but if they wanted to they could assist. Lee On Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 10:33:16AM -0400, Joy Cyr wrote: Dear Dale, I agree that Home Hardware's coming up a total blank is odd, but according to the owner they don't have, (can't order) anything. There are a lot of older doors in town and I think he would carry or definitely order in something if it was available to him. I rather expect to pay high, and to replace the latch mechanism, I do realize that it is past where you can just replace the knobs. I didn't trust my memory so I went to re-measured the door. I only have a fairly simple ruler so I can't be absolutely precise but it is just a shade over one and three quarter inches. If you do come across anything likely I'd be thrilled. Thanks for offering to look, Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 10:24 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Home hardware should be able to order you something appropriate in. If you get a chance get the thickness of the door measured and let me know, I'll see what I can't search out. I know I have seen hardware good for doors well over two inches thick. They don't come cheap and you may have to replace the latch mechanism as part of the kit. - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 10:11 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Dale, I have an excellent dead bolt, it is an actual knob that I need. Two Home Hardwares, Canadian Tire, and a Rona didn't have one that would work. They are all the hardware stores we have around here. I expect there is probably somewhere in Montreal that has one but I can't get in there to look. The one I am currently using comes from Home Hardware and is actually for an inside door. (The original almost came off in my hand in winter time, ... I won't go into details but I was ready to settle for anything more stable.) The gentleman who owns the store said it was the nearest thing they carry and warned it probably wouldn't last long. It hasn't. Joy, Just how thick is this door? Most of the better manufacturers will have a suitable line of hardware. Mostly it is the stem length and that is easily adjusted. Actually many have stems marked at intervals to be cut back to an appropriate length with a hack saw. You may have to spend good money to get a suitable quality lock set, probably in excess of a hundred bucks but I would be very surprised if you can't get what you need from about any hardware store. Not of course the hardware section of Wal-Mart. - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 6:59 AM Subject: Fw: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Definitely an idea I'll keep in mind, ... thank you! may sound goofy: but hear me out. When I wanted to put a very thick door on a basement in a bad neighborhood they called it a church door. The reason being, that the depth was greater than average. Not that it was fancy, but like yours, rather thick. So I'm wondering if you know of such a church, and would be able to ask the maintenance guy where they might get their door knobs, and call the place and ask for the catalog of X measurement thick door hardware. ? ? ? goofy grin. On Mon, 27 Jul 2009, Joy Cyr wrote: Thank you for the suggestion but I'm afraid this knob was simply too old and there were no salvageable parts. Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - From: Glenn Lemacher To: Joy Cyr Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 11:16 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Hello Joy, in many cases you should be able to use the part from the old knob and it should match up with a new knob. Take that paart along to the hardware store. Cheers, Glenn - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr delig...@aei.ca To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 7:58 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Good day listers, I wondered if anyone might know of an online source for doorknobs for older doors. I have a wooden front door that is much thicker than its modern counter parts, and so I cannot find an spindle? axis?
Re: Fw: [BlindHandyMan] old houses and repairs-Joy
the other thing that works great in old houses is some made which you can buy and others you can make. take some old material and stuff it with rags or in one case we did it with po pouri not sure of the spelling. but long enough to extend passed the door and kick it under a little . . but of course this time of yearthat nice little draft might feel good. On Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 07:03:55AM -0400, Joy Cyr wrote: I've tried weather stripping but that didn't work. What is rubber gasketry please? I've not come across the term in relation to a house door. Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - the possibility of rubber gasketry around that beautiful old door; may give you a better closure. Also, if possible, a rubber flap at the bottom as well. On Tue, 28 Jul 2009, Joy Cyr wrote: Dear Lee, Now there's a house I'd adore having! I can really understand you missing it! My little dear is a much poorer cousin to yours, ... but I like the old brick and the good solid lath and plaster walls. I am not fond of steel doors even if they do seal better which is part of why I don't want to replace the one I have. If appliances stop breaking and expensive emergencies stop happening (a rush on soap, what I make would help too), hopefully I'll be able to begin restoring its finer points one at a time. I've got time, I won't be moving again. I am deeply greatful to the person who posted asking about robotic lawn mowers. I'd never heard of them. If I can save up for one of those I can at least put an end to the terrible lawn mowing bills every summer and that would help things start moving in the right direction. Thanks for sharing, Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- I think he said 'Blessed are the cheesemakers.' Nonsense, he was obviously referring to all manufacturers of dairy products. -- The Life of Brian .
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door?
www.Door knobs.com www.MyKnobs.com/doorhardwaresale - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 12:00 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Joy, let me make mention I understand what both you and Dale are talking about. here is a case which came up before in a discussion. depends on management if they want to get up off their duff to extend the service to a customer. We lost the last of those good hardware stores but if they wanted to they could assist. Lee On Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 10:33:16AM -0400, Joy Cyr wrote: Dear Dale, I agree that Home Hardware's coming up a total blank is odd, but according to the owner they don't have, (can't order) anything. There are a lot of older doors in town and I think he would carry or definitely order in something if it was available to him. I rather expect to pay high, and to replace the latch mechanism, I do realize that it is past where you can just replace the knobs. I didn't trust my memory so I went to re-measured the door. I only have a fairly simple ruler so I can't be absolutely precise but it is just a shade over one and three quarter inches. If you do come across anything likely I'd be thrilled. Thanks for offering to look, Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 10:24 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Home hardware should be able to order you something appropriate in. If you get a chance get the thickness of the door measured and let me know, I'll see what I can't search out. I know I have seen hardware good for doors well over two inches thick. They don't come cheap and you may have to replace the latch mechanism as part of the kit. - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 10:11 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Dale, I have an excellent dead bolt, it is an actual knob that I need. Two Home Hardwares, Canadian Tire, and a Rona didn't have one that would work. They are all the hardware stores we have around here. I expect there is probably somewhere in Montreal that has one but I can't get in there to look. The one I am currently using comes from Home Hardware and is actually for an inside door. (The original almost came off in my hand in winter time, ... I won't go into details but I was ready to settle for anything more stable.) The gentleman who owns the store said it was the nearest thing they carry and warned it probably wouldn't last long. It hasn't. Joy, Just how thick is this door? Most of the better manufacturers will have a suitable line of hardware. Mostly it is the stem length and that is easily adjusted. Actually many have stems marked at intervals to be cut back to an appropriate length with a hack saw. You may have to spend good money to get a suitable quality lock set, probably in excess of a hundred bucks but I would be very surprised if you can't get what you need from about any hardware store. Not of course the hardware section of Wal-Mart. - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 6:59 AM Subject: Fw: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Definitely an idea I'll keep in mind, ... thank you! may sound goofy: but hear me out. When I wanted to put a very thick door on a basement in a bad neighborhood they called it a church door. The reason being, that the depth was greater than average. Not that it was fancy, but like yours, rather thick. So I'm wondering if you know of such a church, and would be able to ask the maintenance guy where they might get their door knobs, and call the place and ask for the catalog of X measurement thick door hardware. ? ? ? goofy grin. On Mon, 27 Jul 2009, Joy Cyr wrote: Thank you for the suggestion but I'm afraid this knob was simply too old and there were no salvageable parts. Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - From: Glenn Lemacher To: Joy Cyr Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 11:16 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Hello Joy, in many cases you should be able to use the part from the old knob and it should match up with a new knob. Take that paart along to the hardware store. Cheers, Glenn - Original Message -
Fw: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door?
oldetymehardware.comfrom Z-man Blind Power - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 12:00 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Joy, let me make mention I understand what both you and Dale are talking about. here is a case which came up before in a discussion. depends on management if they want to get up off their duff to extend the service to a customer. We lost the last of those good hardware stores but if they wanted to they could assist. Lee On Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 10:33:16AM -0400, Joy Cyr wrote: Dear Dale, I agree that Home Hardware's coming up a total blank is odd, but according to the owner they don't have, (can't order) anything. There are a lot of older doors in town and I think he would carry or definitely order in something if it was available to him. I rather expect to pay high, and to replace the latch mechanism, I do realize that it is past where you can just replace the knobs. I didn't trust my memory so I went to re-measured the door. I only have a fairly simple ruler so I can't be absolutely precise but it is just a shade over one and three quarter inches. If you do come across anything likely I'd be thrilled. Thanks for offering to look, Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 10:24 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Home hardware should be able to order you something appropriate in. If you get a chance get the thickness of the door measured and let me know, I'll see what I can't search out. I know I have seen hardware good for doors well over two inches thick. They don't come cheap and you may have to replace the latch mechanism as part of the kit. - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 10:11 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Dale, I have an excellent dead bolt, it is an actual knob that I need. Two Home Hardwares, Canadian Tire, and a Rona didn't have one that would work. They are all the hardware stores we have around here. I expect there is probably somewhere in Montreal that has one but I can't get in there to look. The one I am currently using comes from Home Hardware and is actually for an inside door. (The original almost came off in my hand in winter time, ... I won't go into details but I was ready to settle for anything more stable.) The gentleman who owns the store said it was the nearest thing they carry and warned it probably wouldn't last long. It hasn't. Joy, Just how thick is this door? Most of the better manufacturers will have a suitable line of hardware. Mostly it is the stem length and that is easily adjusted. Actually many have stems marked at intervals to be cut back to an appropriate length with a hack saw. You may have to spend good money to get a suitable quality lock set, probably in excess of a hundred bucks but I would be very surprised if you can't get what you need from about any hardware store. Not of course the hardware section of Wal-Mart. - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 6:59 AM Subject: Fw: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Definitely an idea I'll keep in mind, ... thank you! may sound goofy: but hear me out. When I wanted to put a very thick door on a basement in a bad neighborhood they called it a church door. The reason being, that the depth was greater than average. Not that it was fancy, but like yours, rather thick. So I'm wondering if you know of such a church, and would be able to ask the maintenance guy where they might get their door knobs, and call the place and ask for the catalog of X measurement thick door hardware. ? ? ? goofy grin. On Mon, 27 Jul 2009, Joy Cyr wrote: Thank you for the suggestion but I'm afraid this knob was simply too old and there were no salvageable parts. Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - From: Glenn Lemacher To: Joy Cyr Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 11:16 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Hello Joy, in many cases you should be able to use the part from the old knob and it should match up with a new knob. Take that paart along to the hardware store. Cheers, Glenn - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr delig...@aei.ca To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 7:58 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door?
[BlindHandyMan] Blitz USA Recalls Enviro-FloT Plus Fuel Containers Due to Fire Hazard
Blitz USA Recalls Enviro-FloT Plus Fuel Containers Due to Fire 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: Enviro-Flo Plus Fuel Containers (1 and 2 gallon container sizes) Units: About 4,000 Manufacturer: Blitz USA Inc., of Miami, Okla. Hazard: The spout's plunger cap can dislodge which can open the seal of the fuel container and allow gasoline vapors to escape. This could cause liquid gasoline to spill from the top of the container during use and result in a fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported Description: The recall involves green Enviro-Flo Plus spouts used with 1 and 2 gallon fuel containers. Only spouts with manufacture date codes listed from 04/17/2009 through 04/19/2009 are included in the recall. The manufacture date code is etched into the side of the spout. The spouts were used on fuel containers with item numbers 81005 (1 gallon) and 81010 (2 gallon) printed on the labels. Date codes affected include: 041709xx1 (April 17, 2009, Automated Assembly) 041809xx1 (April 18, 2009, Automated Assembly) 041909xx1 (April 19, 2009, Automated Assembly) All spout delivery systems manufactured outside these dates or with number sequence ending in a zero (0) are not included in this recall. Sold at: Home improvement, mass merchandisers, automotive and various retailers nationwide from June 2009 through July 2009 for between $6 and $10. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: Consumers should immediately empty their gasoline container and contact Blitz for a free replacement spout delivery system. The gasoline container should not be used until a replacement spout delivery system is installed on the container. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Blitz Inc. at (888) 540-5177 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.blitzusa.com To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recall product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09288.html Teamwork: Together we achieve the extraordinary.
Re: Fw: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door?
thanks for sharing. nice part of this list as we can learn so much from so many . Lee On Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 12:44:26PM -0400, Chuck and Judy Zimmer wrote: oldetymehardware.comfrom Z-man Blind Power - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 12:00 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Joy, let me make mention I understand what both you and Dale are talking about. here is a case which came up before in a discussion. depends on management if they want to get up off their duff to extend the service to a customer. We lost the last of those good hardware stores but if they wanted to they could assist. Lee On Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 10:33:16AM -0400, Joy Cyr wrote: Dear Dale, I agree that Home Hardware's coming up a total blank is odd, but according to the owner they don't have, (can't order) anything. There are a lot of older doors in town and I think he would carry or definitely order in something if it was available to him. I rather expect to pay high, and to replace the latch mechanism, I do realize that it is past where you can just replace the knobs. I didn't trust my memory so I went to re-measured the door. I only have a fairly simple ruler so I can't be absolutely precise but it is just a shade over one and three quarter inches. If you do come across anything likely I'd be thrilled. Thanks for offering to look, Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 10:24 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Home hardware should be able to order you something appropriate in. If you get a chance get the thickness of the door measured and let me know, I'll see what I can't search out. I know I have seen hardware good for doors well over two inches thick. They don't come cheap and you may have to replace the latch mechanism as part of the kit. - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 10:11 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Dale, I have an excellent dead bolt, it is an actual knob that I need. Two Home Hardwares, Canadian Tire, and a Rona didn't have one that would work. They are all the hardware stores we have around here. I expect there is probably somewhere in Montreal that has one but I can't get in there to look. The one I am currently using comes from Home Hardware and is actually for an inside door. (The original almost came off in my hand in winter time, ... I won't go into details but I was ready to settle for anything more stable.) The gentleman who owns the store said it was the nearest thing they carry and warned it probably wouldn't last long. It hasn't. Joy, Just how thick is this door? Most of the better manufacturers will have a suitable line of hardware. Mostly it is the stem length and that is easily adjusted. Actually many have stems marked at intervals to be cut back to an appropriate length with a hack saw. You may have to spend good money to get a suitable quality lock set, probably in excess of a hundred bucks but I would be very surprised if you can't get what you need from about any hardware store. Not of course the hardware section of Wal-Mart. - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 6:59 AM Subject: Fw: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Definitely an idea I'll keep in mind, ... thank you! may sound goofy: but hear me out. When I wanted to put a very thick door on a basement in a bad neighborhood they called it a church door. The reason being, that the depth was greater than average. Not that it was fancy, but like yours, rather thick. So I'm wondering if you know of such a church, and would be able to ask the maintenance guy where they might get their door knobs, and call the place and ask for the catalog of X measurement thick door hardware. ? ? ? goofy grin. On Mon, 27 Jul 2009, Joy Cyr wrote: Thank you for the suggestion but I'm afraid this knob was simply too old and there were no salvageable parts. Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - From: Glenn Lemacher To: Joy Cyr Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 11:16 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Hello Joy, in many cases you should be able to use the part from the old knob and it should match up
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Well the Turf has been Rolled Out.
Hi Lee We just had to water the area by hand, because it is Winter at the moment we have to water the turf to remove the frost before the Sun hits it. Later on we will use a soaker hose after it is established to promote vigorous growth. The dog has found a new area to crap and takes great joy in leaving her calling card. Stepping with care, hoping I do not step in a big Mack. Ray From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lee A. Stone Sent: Tuesday, 28 July 2009 7:50 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Well the Turf has been Rolled Out. Ray, now if you have a empty hose end sprayer and if you have the wife pick up the cheapest dish detergent she can find you hose down that new turf and adjoining lawn. so you end up with soap suds bubbling up and walla. it looks good. . do not ask me what the benefits of the regular cheap soap are but I have used that before long ago when at a previous house we had to put in a new water and sewer line. I got that information from a rc book called the impatient gardner. Lee. On Tue, Jul 28, 2009 at 11:43:20AM +1000, Ray Boyce wrote: Hi All Well the Turf came early today and the wife and I got stuck into bringing it around the back of the house and rolling it out. I used a furniture removalist trolley that I put a platform on for moving large concrete pots around the garden. These rolls were heavy because the ground they were cut from was very wet. We were both covered with mud after moving them into position. So hopefully it all will grow and then spread down the yard to completely cover the ground that is left. So now we can move onto the next project. Ray [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- Force it!!! If it breaks, well, it wasn't working anyway... No, don't force it, get a bigger hammer. . [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] Sears saw is home
I just picked up my sliding miter saw. They practically built me a new one. There was over $200 work in it. They replaced the motor and most of the slide mechanism. The motor had problems from day one but being the first 10 inch slider and a cheaper model I thought it was normal. The saw does not have a lot of operating hours and has never been abused. Not too long ago the slight chatter at start up got worse. It now runes smoother than when new and also slides easier than new. I normally do not purchase extended warranties but this time it really paid for itself. When I purchased there was a weekend sale. It sold for $250 and on sale for $200. We were in the store on Sunday so at midnight it went back to regular price. At the time of sale I was offered a 5 year service warranty for $50. The person who loaded it for me suggested that in 2 and 1/2 years send it back for a cleaning and check out. This will still give me 6 months of coverage. During the cleaning and checkout any warn parts will be replaced. --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 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 Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! 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:blindhandyman-dig...@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: blindhandyman-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door?
Thanks, ... I'll be spending more time on the net! Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - oldetymehardware.com from Z-man Blind Power - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 12:00 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Joy, let me make mention I understand what both you and Dale are talking about. here is a case which came up before in a discussion. depends on management if they want to get up off their duff to extend the service to a customer. We lost the last of those good hardware stores but if they wanted to they could assist. Lee On Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 10:33:16AM -0400, Joy Cyr wrote: Dear Dale, I agree that Home Hardware's coming up a total blank is odd, but according to the owner they don't have, (can't order) anything. There are a lot of older doors in town and I think he would carry or definitely order in something if it was available to him. I rather expect to pay high, and to replace the latch mechanism, I do realize that it is past where you can just replace the knobs. I didn't trust my memory so I went to re-measured the door. I only have a fairly simple ruler so I can't be absolutely precise but it is just a shade over one and three quarter inches. If you do come across anything likely I'd be thrilled. Thanks for offering to look, Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 10:24 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Home hardware should be able to order you something appropriate in. If you get a chance get the thickness of the door measured and let me know, I'll see what I can't search out. I know I have seen hardware good for doors well over two inches thick. They don't come cheap and you may have to replace the latch mechanism as part of the kit. - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 10:11 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Dale, I have an excellent dead bolt, it is an actual knob that I need. Two Home Hardwares, Canadian Tire, and a Rona didn't have one that would work. They are all the hardware stores we have around here. I expect there is probably somewhere in Montreal that has one but I can't get in there to look. The one I am currently using comes from Home Hardware and is actually for an inside door. (The original almost came off in my hand in winter time, ... I won't go into details but I was ready to settle for anything more stable.) The gentleman who owns the store said it was the nearest thing they carry and warned it probably wouldn't last long. It hasn't. Joy, Just how thick is this door? Most of the better manufacturers will have a suitable line of hardware. Mostly it is the stem length and that is easily adjusted. Actually many have stems marked at intervals to be cut back to an appropriate length with a hack saw. You may have to spend good money to get a suitable quality lock set, probably in excess of a hundred bucks but I would be very surprised if you can't get what you need from about any hardware store. Not of course the hardware section of Wal-Mart. - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 6:59 AM Subject: Fw: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Definitely an idea I'll keep in mind, ... thank you! may sound goofy: but hear me out. When I wanted to put a very thick door on a basement in a bad neighborhood they called it a church door. The reason being, that the depth was greater than average. Not that it was fancy, but like yours, rather thick. So I'm wondering if you know of such a church, and would be able to ask the maintenance guy where they might get their door knobs, and call the place and ask for the catalog of X measurement thick door hardware. ? ? ? goofy grin. On Mon, 27 Jul 2009, Joy Cyr wrote: Thank you for the suggestion but I'm afraid this knob was simply too old and there were no salvageable parts. Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - From: Glenn Lemacher To: Joy Cyr Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 11:16 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Hello Joy, in many cases you should be able to use the part from the old knob and it should match up with a new knob. Take that paart along to the hardware store. Cheers, Glenn - Original Message -
[BlindHandyMan] Electric water heater
Okay, my new house has an electric water heater. How do you turn the temp down. The water is extremely hot. I do not find any adjustment like on a gas/lp water heater. There are two panels, one at the top, and one at the bottom of the tank that have 2 screws holding them on. Is the temp adjustment under one or both of those. First time ever having an electric water heater. Michael
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Electric water heater
The thermostat is behind each of those panels you found. Inside there will be a screw with a pointer on it. Be careful because there is power to each of them and poking around with fingers will get you bit. On electric models the temp has to be within 10 degrees of each other so if the upper is at 120, make sure the lower is no more than 130. Also, if the temp isn't showing high on either stat, they have a bad habit of losing a heating element on the bottom and the only one working is the top at that point. They will get crazy hot and the water lasts about 5 or 10 minutes and it's gone. Elements can be replaced, depending on the brand, and I don't know which brands, but some elements go into a tube and you stay dry when changing it. Others are screwed to the tank and you have to drain the unit first. If you have to replace an element, it's a good idea to drain the tank anyway just to dump out some of the sediment. - Original Message - From: Michael baldwin To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 8:35 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Electric water heater Okay, my new house has an electric water heater. How do you turn the temp down. The water is extremely hot. I do not find any adjustment like on a gas/lp water heater. There are two panels, one at the top, and one at the bottom of the tank that have 2 screws holding them on. Is the temp adjustment under one or both of those. First time ever having an electric water heater. Michael [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] a rat problem
If only you could hire the Pied Piper... Other than that I suppose poison and traps are the only option. Tom -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of carl Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:31 PM To: anamals; blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] a rat problem we hav a rat problem due to next dor not takeing mutch cair of heas propaty is thair a humain way to get them to leave? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] a rat problem
I was thinking about a few cats with atitudes. Get some cats and feed them hardly anything at all. Make them fend for themselfs. Seriously, that is what my Grandfather did in his hay barn. The only thing, I can't vouch for with absolute certainty is whether the cats had little attitudes or not. :) On Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:11:04 -0500you write: If only you could hire the Pied Piper... Other than that I suppose poison and traps are the only option. Tom -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of carl Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:31 PM To: anamals; blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] a rat problem we hav a rat problem due to next dor not takeing mutch cair of heas propaty is thair a humain way to get them to leave?
Re: Fw: [BlindHandyMan] old houses and repairs-Joy
it's a form of weather stripping. There is a flange along one side of a rubber tube. You would tack the flap to the trim of the door jam, and the rubber tube would meet the door and compress the smallest bit to make a air gasket. 4 sides is preferable, but anything is a start. On Wed, 29 Jul 2009, Joy Cyr wrote: I've tried weather stripping but that didn't work. What is rubber gasketry please? I've not come across the term in relation to a house door. Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - the possibility of rubber gasketry around that beautiful old door; may give you a better closure. Also, if possible, a rubber flap at the bottom as well. On Tue, 28 Jul 2009, Joy Cyr wrote: Dear Lee, Now there's a house I'd adore having! I can really understand you missing it! My little dear is a much poorer cousin to yours, ... but I like the old brick and the good solid lath and plaster walls. I am not fond of steel doors even if they do seal better which is part of why I don't want to replace the one I have. If appliances stop breaking and expensive emergencies stop happening (a rush on soap, what I make would help too), hopefully I'll be able to begin restoring its finer points one at a time. I've got time, I won't be moving again. I am deeply greatful to the person who posted asking about robotic lawn mowers. I'd never heard of them. If I can save up for one of those I can at least put an end to the terrible lawn mowing bills every summer and that would help things start moving in the right direction. Thanks for sharing, Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door?
worst case, I bet that McMaster Carr has something that though overpriced could take one held of a beating and not look bad either. I'm sure they would ship to Canadia (smiles). I'm sure Dale will find you something if you haven't already. But McMaster Carr Supply is one of the US bigger suppliers. hth On Wed, 29 Jul 2009, Lee A. Stone wrote: Joy, let me make mention I understand what both you and Dale are talking about. here is a case which came up before in a discussion. depends on management if they want to get up off their duff to extend the service to a customer. We lost the last of those good hardware stores but if they wanted to they could assist. Lee On Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 10:33:16AM -0400, Joy Cyr wrote: Dear Dale, I agree that Home Hardware's coming up a total blank is odd, but according to the owner they don't have, (can't order) anything. There are a lot of older doors in town and I think he would carry or definitely order in something if it was available to him. I rather expect to pay high, and to replace the latch mechanism, I do realize that it is past where you can just replace the knobs. I didn't trust my memory so I went to re-measured the door. I only have a fairly simple ruler so I can't be absolutely precise but it is just a shade over one and three quarter inches. If you do come across anything likely I'd be thrilled. Thanks for offering to look, Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 10:24 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Home hardware should be able to order you something appropriate in. If you get a chance get the thickness of the door measured and let me know, I'll see what I can't search out. I know I have seen hardware good for doors well over two inches thick. They don't come cheap and you may have to replace the latch mechanism as part of the kit. - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 10:11 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Dale, I have an excellent dead bolt, it is an actual knob that I need. Two Home Hardwares, Canadian Tire, and a Rona didn't have one that would work. They are all the hardware stores we have around here. I expect there is probably somewhere in Montreal that has one but I can't get in there to look. The one I am currently using comes from Home Hardware and is actually for an inside door. (The original almost came off in my hand in winter time, ... I won't go into details but I was ready to settle for anything more stable.) The gentleman who owns the store said it was the nearest thing they carry and warned it probably wouldn't last long. It hasn't. Joy, Just how thick is this door? Most of the better manufacturers will have a suitable line of hardware. Mostly it is the stem length and that is easily adjusted. Actually many have stems marked at intervals to be cut back to an appropriate length with a hack saw. You may have to spend good money to get a suitable quality lock set, probably in excess of a hundred bucks but I would be very surprised if you can't get what you need from about any hardware store. Not of course the hardware section of Wal-Mart. - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 6:59 AM Subject: Fw: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Definitely an idea I'll keep in mind, ... thank you! may sound goofy: but hear me out. When I wanted to put a very thick door on a basement in a bad neighborhood they called it a church door. The reason being, that the depth was greater than average. Not that it was fancy, but like yours, rather thick. So I'm wondering if you know of such a church, and would be able to ask the maintenance guy where they might get their door knobs, and call the place and ask for the catalog of X measurement thick door hardware. ? ? ? goofy grin. On Mon, 27 Jul 2009, Joy Cyr wrote: Thank you for the suggestion but I'm afraid this knob was simply too old and there were no salvageable parts. Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - From: Glenn Lemacher To: Joy Cyr Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 11:16 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Hello Joy, in many cases you should be able to use the part from the old knob and it should match up with a new knob. Take that paart along to the hardware store. Cheers, Glenn - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr delig...@aei.ca To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 7:58
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Electric water heater
Take the screws off those 2 panels. There are thermostats behind both of them. Might need to adjust them with a screw driver, but be careful as there is 220 volts going through there. You will get a wake up call if you get your fingers in the wrong place. Shane - Original Message - From: Michael baldwin To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 7:35 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Electric water heater Okay, my new house has an electric water heater. How do you turn the temp down. The water is extremely hot. I do not find any adjustment like on a gas/lp water heater. There are two panels, one at the top, and one at the bottom of the tank that have 2 screws holding them on. Is the temp adjustment under one or both of those. First time ever having an electric water heater. Michael [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sears saw is home
wow, good show. Did they replace the screw that you were last having fight ya? Was it blade replacement? Hope it works a long time, but mark on your calendar to send it back for a check up. On Wed, 29 Jul 2009, Lenny McHugh wrote: I just picked up my sliding miter saw. They practically built me a new one. There was over $200 work in it. They replaced the motor and most of the slide mechanism. The motor had problems from day one but being the first 10 inch slider and a cheaper model I thought it was normal. The saw does not have a lot of operating hours and has never been abused. Not too long ago the slight chatter at start up got worse. It now runes smoother than when new and also slides easier than new. I normally do not purchase extended warranties but this time it really paid for itself. When I purchased there was a weekend sale. It sold for $250 and on sale for $200. We were in the store on Sunday so at midnight it went back to regular price. At the time of sale I was offered a 5 year service warranty for $50. The person who loaded it for me suggested that in 2 and 1/2 years send it back for a cleaning and check out. This will still give me 6 months of coverage. During the cleaning and checkout any warn parts will be replaced. --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 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 Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links
RE: [BlindHandyMan] a rat problem
not nice, but toss much poison over the fence; as long as they don't have kids or pets. They will stay at home for dinner and maybe not visit at all. On Wed, 29 Jul 2009, Tom Vos wrote: If only you could hire the Pied Piper... Other than that I suppose poison and traps are the only option. Tom -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of carl Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:31 PM To: anamals; blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] a rat problem we hav a rat problem due to next dor not takeing mutch cair of heas propaty is thair a humain way to get them to leave? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] a rat problem
does your county or city have a rat control dept? Some of the operators in the Philadelphia center act as if the rats are their precious long lost relatives by the sluggish way they respond. But it's a though. A few violation notes from the city's license and inspections dept. may wake the owner up. On Wed, 29 Jul 2009, Tom Vos wrote: If only you could hire the Pied Piper... Other than that I suppose poison and traps are the only option. Tom -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of carl Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:31 PM To: anamals; blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] a rat problem we hav a rat problem due to next dor not takeing mutch cair of heas propaty is thair a humain way to get them to leave? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] a rat problem
I am a firm believer in the cat with an attitude plan, but our county also has a rat patrol department. They also have live rat-traps that you can borrow. The problem with the live traps, is that you have to bring in the traps if there is a rat caught. However, a friend in another state talked her rat patrol department into picking up the traps for her since she is blind. Best of luck. At 04:52 PM 7/29/2009, you wrote: does your county or city have a rat control dept? Some of the operators in the Philadelphia center act as if the rats are their precious long lost relatives by the sluggish way they respond. But it's a though. A few violation notes from the city's license and inspections dept. may wake the owner up. On Wed, 29 Jul 2009, Tom Vos wrote: If only you could hire the Pied Piper... Other than that I suppose poison and traps are the only option. Tom -Original Message- From: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of carl Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:31 PM To: anamals; mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] a rat problem we hav a rat problem due to next dor not takeing mutch cair of heas propaty is thair a humain way to get them to leave? [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]
