Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical outlet question
Yep, not a good idea in my opinion and I wouldn't even consider doing something like that. Now I do remember people doing this back in the day and they would plug in interesting stuff like humidifiers and the like. Just a bad idea and even as a kid who knew little about electricity, I pondered the wisdom of such things. I do recall Lee the old-style porcelain fixtures and those adapters you could screw into the fixtures. I in fact remember my father having one in the basement and I'm trying to recall what was plugged into it. I'm sure it was something the fixture wasn't really rated for of course. The things people will do . Now here is one for you that falls along the same topical line. Using one of those work lights (the type with the metal housing) attached directly to the wire coming off the switch with a couple of wire nuts and allowed to hang freely. Yep, that is what the previous owner did here. Now that was clever, don't you agree? Oh and of course I took care of that as soon as I moved in. :)
Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical outlet question
Jennifer, I agree with Bob, but might add that if you can figure out which fuse or circuit breaker the light socket is on and the ampere rating of that fuse or breaker it might be good to know. If there are a lot of lights also on that circuit and waistfull sightlings turn them on a lot you might run up on an amperage limit if the circuit is very old and maybe fused for only 10 amps or so. But unless you run big braille embossers and lots of other gizmos I doubt you'll have a problem. Tom Fowle
Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical outlet question
On further reading, I agree with Dale and Dan, the light socket doesn't have a safety ground, therefore any surge protectors etc. will be ineffective and your computer will be even more vulnerable to damage from electrical surges, close lightning, etc. An electrician might charge you a bundle and therefore not be practical, but you should reallyy have a fairly short run of cords to a properly installed and grounded 3 prong socket I think a 15 amp circuit is plenty as long as it isn't shared with other heavy appliances, heaters etc. Tom Fowle On Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 07:36:14AM -0500, Dan Rossi wrote: I agree with Scott, Ron, Dale, and Bob. I don't like the idea of using the light socket as an outlet for many reasons, grounding being a big one, accidentally ripping the fixture out of the ceiling being another. Maybe someone with more knowledge than I can weigh in with some real information, but I didn't think that a light socket was designed to pull a lot of current through it. A computer, speakers, and monitor shouldn't be drawing 15 amps or anything, but still. If the outlet in the living room is on the outside of the closet wall, it would be easy enough to put an outlet in the closet, or turn the existing one around. I realize you may not want to do that work yourself, and electricians don't come cheap. So, I'm not sure what the best solution is for you. Sorry, just wanted to reinforce what others have said so far. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Metal tape measure from MaxiAids
Betsy, The tape is marked withdots every 6 inches. To measure, you lign up the tape dot that is short of your measure,ment with the end of the 6 inch ruler and use the ruler to get the remaining measurement. I find it a huge pain but it's cheaper than the overpriced talking rulers. Tomm Fowle On Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 06:17:36PM -0500, frank cunningham wrote: Betsy, it is a 6 inch ruler that can be detached if you wish. The tape slides under the ruler as you pull it out. Frank - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney To: blindhandyman-yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, January 22, 2010 6:07 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Metal tape measure from MaxiAids Aloha everyone, Have any of you purchase the metal tape measure from Maxi Aids? My friend bought one and says that it has a piece of plastic sticking out from the end of the device. The plastic is about 6 inches long. Anyone know anything about this thing? TIA, Betsy Teamwork: Together we achieve the extraordinary. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical outlet question
First, I know nothing about electricity. With that in mind, would it be possible to change the light switch box to either a switch and an acceptable socket, or eliminate the light switch entirely and make it a socket? I don't know if a light is needed in the space and perhaps a lamp could be plugged in when needed. Just pondering, Betsy At 06:53 AM 1/24/2010, you wrote: On further reading, I agree with Dale and Dan, the light socket doesn't have a safety ground, therefore any surge protectors etc. will be ineffective and your computer will be even more vulnerable to damage from electrical surges, close lightning, etc. An electrician might charge you a bundle and therefore not be practical, but you should reallyy have a fairly short run of cords to a properly installed and grounded 3 prong socket I think a 15 amp circuit is plenty as long as it isn't shared with other heavy appliances, heaters etc. Tom Fowle On Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 07:36:14AM -0500, Dan Rossi wrote: I agree with Scott, Ron, Dale, and Bob. I don't like the idea of using the light socket as an outlet for many reasons, grounding being a big one, accidentally ripping the fixture out of the ceiling being another. Maybe someone with more knowledge than I can weigh in with some real information, but I didn't think that a light socket was designed to pull a lot of current through it. A computer, speakers, and monitor shouldn't be drawing 15 amps or anything, but still. If the outlet in the living room is on the outside of the closet wall, it would be easy enough to put an outlet in the closet, or turn the existing one around. I realize you may not want to do that work yourself, and electricians don't come cheap. So, I'm not sure what the best solution is for you. Sorry, just wanted to reinforce what others have said so far. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail:mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edud...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel:(412) 268-9081 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] bluebird boxes
Does anyone know what a bluebird nesting box looks like? There is an article in today's paper where they will be monitoring bluebirds. They also stated that they need donations of materials to make the boxes and volunteers to construct them. In the next day or so I will probably call them to check out a box to see how difficult they would be to build. --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. 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: blindhandyman-dig...@yahoogroups.com 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/
[BlindHandyMan] Gluing up
I usually run a glue bottle along the edge of the 2 surfaces to be glued up leaving a bead. Then I smear it with my finger to see that the area will get covered. I do want to get good coverage, but I think I use more than I need. Glue usually comes out of the joints and I end up cleaning it after it dries. It could be said that I need to trust less glue! I think my method is wasteful and creates more work than is necessary, especially because of the clean up. Sometimes it feels necessary to put all that glue on. But, I'd be interested in hearing other's methods of gluing, if you don't mind sharing. What I am thinking is running a small bead of glue on one side instead of both to start with. Or putting some glue on a paper plate, running my finger in the glue and wiping it on one surface and not both. Thanks, Keith [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical outlet question
In all likelihood one could easily tap a small branch off of the junction box which the light fixture is part of and terminate that branch in an electrical outlet. Depending on how the switching to the lamp has been implemented the plug and the light would be fully independent. There are those who run power from the switch to the light junction box but the more common way is to bring power to the junction box fixture and split it there down to the switch then back to the actual fixture. In this case the switch will be independent of the power. Otherwise one would have to tap into the switch box. I imagine it would cost at least fifty bucks an hour to have an electrician, materials would be negligible and probably it wouldn't take more than an hour depending on where one wants the plug and things like that. If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 12:29 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical outlet question First, I know nothing about electricity. With that in mind, would it be possible to change the light switch box to either a switch and an acceptable socket, or eliminate the light switch entirely and make it a socket? I don't know if a light is needed in the space and perhaps a lamp could be plugged in when needed. Just pondering, Betsy At 06:53 AM 1/24/2010, you wrote: On further reading, I agree with Dale and Dan, the light socket doesn't have a safety ground, therefore any surge protectors etc. will be ineffective and your computer will be even more vulnerable to damage from electrical surges, close lightning, etc. An electrician might charge you a bundle and therefore not be practical, but you should reallyy have a fairly short run of cords to a properly installed and grounded 3 prong socket I think a 15 amp circuit is plenty as long as it isn't shared with other heavy appliances, heaters etc. Tom Fowle On Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 07:36:14AM -0500, Dan Rossi wrote: I agree with Scott, Ron, Dale, and Bob. I don't like the idea of using the light socket as an outlet for many reasons, grounding being a big one, accidentally ripping the fixture out of the ceiling being another. Maybe someone with more knowledge than I can weigh in with some real information, but I didn't think that a light socket was designed to pull a lot of current through it. A computer, speakers, and monitor shouldn't be drawing 15 amps or anything, but still. If the outlet in the living room is on the outside of the closet wall, it would be easy enough to put an outlet in the closet, or turn the existing one around. I realize you may not want to do that work yourself, and electricians don't come cheap. So, I'm not sure what the best solution is for you. Sorry, just wanted to reinforce what others have said so far. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail:mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edud...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel:(412) 268-9081 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] bluebird boxes
Hi Lenny Here is a description of the Blue Bird House you are looking for with dimensions included. http://www.bygpub.com/bluebird/ -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Monday, 25 January 2010 5:15 AM To: handyman-blind Subject: [BlindHandyMan] bluebird boxes Does anyone know what a bluebird nesting box looks like? There is an article in today's paper where they will be monitoring bluebirds. They also stated that they need donations of materials to make the boxes and volunteers to construct them. In the next day or so I will probably call them to check out a box to see how difficult they would be to build. --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. 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_p agePAGE_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] bluebird boxes
Lenny, why don't you let loose of some of those five boxcars full of scrap lumber, that you've been hoarding, for this cause.? -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 1:15 PM To: handyman-blind Subject: [BlindHandyMan] bluebird boxes Does anyone know what a bluebird nesting box looks like? There is an article in today's paper where they will be monitoring bluebirds. They also stated that they need donations of materials to make the boxes and volunteers to construct them. In the next day or so I will probably call them to check out a box to see how difficult they would be to build. --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. 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_p agePAGE_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] bluebird boxes
Yeah Tom, and maybe there's a special bluebird box tool he can buy too, at least a jig-making tool anyway. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tom Hodges Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 14:17 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] bluebird boxes Lenny, why don't you let loose of some of those five boxcars full of scrap lumber, that you've been hoarding, for this cause.? -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 1:15 PM To: handyman-blind Subject: [BlindHandyMan] bluebird boxes Does anyone know what a bluebird nesting box looks like? There is an article in today's paper where they will be monitoring bluebirds. They also stated that they need donations of materials to make the boxes and volunteers to construct them. In the next day or so I will probably call them to check out a box to see how difficult they would be to build. --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymch http://www.lennymchugh.com ugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman- mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.com ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_ p .org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_p agePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio. ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday .org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws- http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail- http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ 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- http://www.jaws-users.com/ users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman- mailto:blindhandyman-help%40yahoogroups.comYahoo h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Gluing up
Keith, what kind of glue is it you're using? Also, usually the glue containerwill tell you whether to place glue on one surface or both surfaces. It may also tell you if you should use it sparingly or not. Thirdly, It should tell you what to clean the wet glue off with. Hope this helps. Tom From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Keith Christian Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 1:33 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Gluing up I usually run a glue bottle along the edge of the 2 surfaces to be glued up leaving a bead. Then I smear it with my finger to see that the area will get covered. I do want to get good coverage, but I think I use more than I need. Glue usually comes out of the joints and I end up cleaning it after it dries. It could be said that I need to trust less glue! I think my method is wasteful and creates more work than is necessary, especially because of the clean up. Sometimes it feels necessary to put all that glue on. But, I'd be interested in hearing other's methods of gluing, if you don't mind sharing. What I am thinking is running a small bead of glue on one side instead of both to start with. Or putting some glue on a paper plate, running my finger in the glue and wiping it on one surface and not both. Thanks, Keith [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] blue bird houses
i use cedar pickets when i build my blue bird houses. the picket is six feet long, by six inches wide by one inch. the back is 12 inches tall, the side is 9 1/2with a 15ºslant on the top. the front is 7 1/4 tall. the top and the bottom is 8 inches. i use a electric miter saw to cut my boards. i take the bottom board that is 8 inches long and the back board and nail them together. then i take the two 9 1/2 board that I made for the sides and put them together. i nail the back to the side by nailing the back into the edge of side to the back. i then nail the bottom to the bottom of the side boards. after i do this, i take a paddle bit that is 1 1/2 and on the front board, i drill a hole that is close to the top. it is about two inches from the top of the front board. before i nail the front on, i cut the top edge on a 15º angle. then i nail this on the front of the house. then i take the top board and put it onto of the house. i use a hinge on the board so i can clean out the house after the little birds has left. STEVE STEWART CnD MODERATOR AT THE MARKET OWNER EMAIL; stev...@suddenlink.net [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Gluing up
You only need glue on one surface, and even then only enough to squeeze out a little. Also, you only need enough pressure from a clamp to draw the 2 pieces together. If you notice glue squeezing out while tightening the clamp, that's time to stop. - Original Message - From: Keith Christian To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 1:32 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Gluing up I usually run a glue bottle along the edge of the 2 surfaces to be glued up leaving a bead. Then I smear it with my finger to see that the area will get covered. I do want to get good coverage, but I think I use more than I need. Glue usually comes out of the joints and I end up cleaning it after it dries. It could be said that I need to trust less glue! I think my method is wasteful and creates more work than is necessary, especially because of the clean up. Sometimes it feels necessary to put all that glue on. But, I'd be interested in hearing other's methods of gluing, if you don't mind sharing. What I am thinking is running a small bead of glue on one side instead of both to start with. Or putting some glue on a paper plate, running my finger in the glue and wiping it on one surface and not both. Thanks, Keith [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] bluebird boxes
Tom, I think that Karen put you up to that idea - Original Message - From: Tom Hodges tomhod...@fuse.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 3:17 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] bluebird boxes Lenny, why don't you let loose of some of those five boxcars full of scrap lumber, that you've been hoarding, for this cause.? -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 1:15 PM To: handyman-blind Subject: [BlindHandyMan] bluebird boxes Does anyone know what a bluebird nesting box looks like? There is an article in today's paper where they will be monitoring bluebirds. They also stated that they need donations of materials to make the boxes and volunteers to construct them. In the next day or so I will probably call them to check out a box to see how difficult they would be to build. --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. 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_p agePAGE_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 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 __ NOD32 4802 (20100124) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com
Re: [BlindHandyMan] bluebird boxes
Now that is an idea. - Original Message - From: William Stephan wstep...@everestkc.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 3:23 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] bluebird boxes Yeah Tom, and maybe there's a special bluebird box tool he can buy too, at least a jig-making tool anyway. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tom Hodges Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 14:17 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] bluebird boxes Lenny, why don't you let loose of some of those five boxcars full of scrap lumber, that you've been hoarding, for this cause.? -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 1:15 PM To: handyman-blind Subject: [BlindHandyMan] bluebird boxes Does anyone know what a bluebird nesting box looks like? There is an article in today's paper where they will be monitoring bluebirds. They also stated that they need donations of materials to make the boxes and volunteers to construct them. In the next day or so I will probably call them to check out a box to see how difficult they would be to build. --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymch http://www.lennymchugh.com ugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman- mailto:blindhandyman-owner%40yahoogroups.com ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_ p .org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_p agePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio. ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday .org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws- http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail- http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ 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- http://www.jaws-users.com/ users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman- mailto:blindhandyman-help%40yahoogroups.comYahoo h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] 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 __ NOD32 4802 (20100124) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com
Re: [BlindHandyMan] bluebird boxes
interesting ideas here and I think not 5 years ago the local Boy and Girl Scout troops help build many box's I think for wood ducks and one other species . Oh and at that time to help plant will branch's along the streams. and grinns abut getting up off some of those scraps. actually If I had a pick up truck and If I had a big ole barn I would love to sit at the local landfill where they have a section for just building materials to pick up scraps or even full 2 bys that maybe have nails in them. .Lee On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 03:17:24PM -0500, Tom Hodges wrote: Lenny, why don't you let loose of some of those five boxcars full of scrap lumber, that you've been hoarding, for this cause.? -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 1:15 PM To: handyman-blind Subject: [BlindHandyMan] bluebird boxes Does anyone know what a bluebird nesting box looks like? There is an article in today's paper where they will be monitoring bluebirds. They also stated that they need donations of materials to make the boxes and volunteers to construct them. In the next day or so I will probably call them to check out a box to see how difficult they would be to build. --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. 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_p agePAGE_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 -- The duck hunter trained his retriever to walk on water. Eager to show off this amazing accomplishment, he asked a friend to go along on his next hunting trip. Saying nothing, he fired his first shot and, as the duck fell, the dog walked on the surface of the water, retrieved the duck and returned it to his master. Notice anything? the owner asked eagerly. Yes, said his friend, I see that fool dog of yours can't swim. .
[BlindHandyMan] bluebird house project
Ray and Steve, you guys really have me going now. I printed both instructions. I have an idea from Ray's information about making kits. My grandson is in a scout troop.I want to talk to his scout master to see if he would be interested. If so I will get enough wood to make the kits for the scouts and help with assembly. Hey, I might even be able to add to my scrap wood pile. I think I would also need to purchase a 1 1/2 inch forstner bit. This is sounding like a win, win, win project.. --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. 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: blindhandyman-dig...@yahoogroups.com 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] blue bird houses
Thanks for sharing Steve. a question ? do you use anything to treat this box once built and if so how long before you set it out. . I rmemember we built something years ago in scholl shop but I think it was during the winter to give time for the new boards to dry out from a staining but not sure of that. Lee On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 03:17:37PM -0600, Steve Stewart wrote: i use cedar pickets when i build my blue bird houses. the picket is six feet long, by six inches wide by one inch. the back is 12 inches tall, the side is 9 1/2with a 15ºslant on the top. the front is 7 1/4 tall. the top and the bottom is 8 inches. i use a electric miter saw to cut my boards. i take the bottom board that is 8 inches long and the back board and nail them together. then i take the two 9 1/2 board that I made for the sides and put them together. i nail the back to the side by nailing the back into the edge of side to the back. i then nail the bottom to the bottom of the side boards. after i do this, i take a paddle bit that is 1 1/2 and on the front board, i drill a hole that is close to the top. it is about two inches from the top of the front board. before i nail the front on, i cut the top edge on a 15º angle. then i nail this on the front of the house. then i take the top board and put it onto of the house. i use a hinge on the board so i can clean out the house after the little birds has left. STEVE STEWART CnD MODERATOR AT THE MARKET OWNER EMAIL; stev...@suddenlink.net [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- The duck hunter trained his retriever to walk on water. Eager to show off this amazing accomplishment, he asked a friend to go along on his next hunting trip. Saying nothing, he fired his first shot and, as the duck fell, the dog walked on the surface of the water, retrieved the duck and returned it to his master. Notice anything? the owner asked eagerly. Yes, said his friend, I see that fool dog of yours can't swim. .
Re: [BlindHandyMan] bluebird house project
If you are going to do all that Lenny then think of being a volunteer merit badge counselor . Lee On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 04:50:39PM -0500, Lenny McHugh wrote: Ray and Steve, you guys really have me going now. I printed both instructions. I have an idea from Ray's information about making kits. My grandson is in a scout troop.I want to talk to his scout master to see if he would be interested. If so I will get enough wood to make the kits for the scouts and help with assembly. Hey, I might even be able to add to my scrap wood pile. I think I would also need to purchase a 1 1/2 inch forstner bit. This is sounding like a win, win, win project.. --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. 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 -- The duck hunter trained his retriever to walk on water. Eager to show off this amazing accomplishment, he asked a friend to go along on his next hunting trip. Saying nothing, he fired his first shot and, as the duck fell, the dog walked on the surface of the water, retrieved the duck and returned it to his master. Notice anything? the owner asked eagerly. Yes, said his friend, I see that fool dog of yours can't swim. .
Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical outlet question
If there is a wall switch for this closet light it might be possible. If the dcable comes to the switch and then to the light. There is made a swith and outlet combination that fits a single gang box. This would solve many of the problems discussed. Hopefully this switch is inside the closet. Need to kill the circuit, pull the switch out of the box, leaving wires attached, and see what is really there. Ron - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 11:29 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical outlet question First, I know nothing about electricity. With that in mind, would it be possible to change the light switch box to either a switch and an acceptable socket, or eliminate the light switch entirely and make it a socket? I don't know if a light is needed in the space and perhaps a lamp could be plugged in when needed. Just pondering, Betsy At 06:53 AM 1/24/2010, you wrote: On further reading, I agree with Dale and Dan, the light socket doesn't have a safety ground, therefore any surge protectors etc. will be ineffective and your computer will be even more vulnerable to damage from electrical surges, close lightning, etc. An electrician might charge you a bundle and therefore not be practical, but you should reallyy have a fairly short run of cords to a properly installed and grounded 3 prong socket I think a 15 amp circuit is plenty as long as it isn't shared with other heavy appliances, heaters etc. Tom Fowle On Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 07:36:14AM -0500, Dan Rossi wrote: I agree with Scott, Ron, Dale, and Bob. I don't like the idea of using the light socket as an outlet for many reasons, grounding being a big one, accidentally ripping the fixture out of the ceiling being another. Maybe someone with more knowledge than I can weigh in with some real information, but I didn't think that a light socket was designed to pull a lot of current through it. A computer, speakers, and monitor shouldn't be drawing 15 amps or anything, but still. If the outlet in the living room is on the outside of the closet wall, it would be easy enough to put an outlet in the closet, or turn the existing one around. I realize you may not want to do that work yourself, and electricians don't come cheap. So, I'm not sure what the best solution is for you. Sorry, just wanted to reinforce what others have said so far. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail:mailto:dr25%40andrew.cmu.edud...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel:(412) 268-9081 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] bird house question
For the bird house planters that I make, I drill four 1/4 inch drainage holes. One in each inside corner. Since driving rain can get inside. For the instructions for the bluebird houses I did not read about the drainage holes. Are these not necessary for a bluebird house? --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. 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: blindhandyman-dig...@yahoogroups.com 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] bird house question
hi lenny the back of the floor is open i think it said 3/8s jim 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: blindhandyman-dig...@yahoogroups.com 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] Gluing up
I have one of those roller dispensers and it is fine except something of a pain to clean up. You should apply wood glue to both surfaces but it is easy to get too much. I too usually just spread yellow or white glue with a finger, occasionally I will use a brush but not often. If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 1:46 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Gluing up Keith, I think that we all have that problem. A few years ago on the yankee workshop, Norm had a glue bottle with a roller on the end. It was designed to put the right amount of glue on the joints. I never did purchase one but may look around for one. - Original Message - From: Keith Christian keithchrist...@roadrunner.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 1:32 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Gluing up I usually run a glue bottle along the edge of the 2 surfaces to be glued up leaving a bead. Then I smear it with my finger to see that the area will get covered. I do want to get good coverage, but I think I use more than I need. Glue usually comes out of the joints and I end up cleaning it after it dries. It could be said that I need to trust less glue! I think my method is wasteful and creates more work than is necessary, especially because of the clean up. Sometimes it feels necessary to put all that glue on. But, I'd be interested in hearing other's methods of gluing, if you don't mind sharing. What I am thinking is running a small bead of glue on one side instead of both to start with. Or putting some glue on a paper plate, running my finger in the glue and wiping it on one surface and not both. Thanks, Keith [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] 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 __ NOD32 4802 (20100124) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical outlet question
Thanks everyone for your advice and warnings. I am not going to have a new outlet installed because I am planning to remodel those stairs in he nest year or so and that wall will be going away. For the time being I am going to run the cord of the surge protector around the corner to the outlet in the room off of the hallway. It has occurred to me that I may really hate having this set up in the closet and that drilling a hole in my wall might be a little premature. *smile* Jennifer - Original Message - From: Tom Fowle To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 11:53 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] electrical outlet question Betsy, It should be possible to change to a socket, or I think there may be a thing that mounts like aswitch but has in it both a switch and a single 3 prong socket. It would require there be a ground and a neutral available in the box, so somebody with a little experience might be best to do this, but if the wires are there it should be very easy. Tomm Fowle [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] blue bird houses
no lee, i did not put anything on the lumber. it will last a long time. well, i am not sure of the snow. STEVE STEWART CnD MODERATOR AT THE MARKET OWNER EMAIL; stev...@suddenlink.net - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 3:50 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] blue bird houses Thanks for sharing Steve. a question ? do you use anything to treat this box once built and if so how long before you set it out. . I rmemember we built something years ago in scholl shop but I think it was during the winter to give time for the new boards to dry out from a staining but not sure of that. Lee On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 03:17:37PM -0600, Steve Stewart wrote: i use cedar pickets when i build my blue bird houses. the picket is six feet long, by six inches wide by one inch. the back is 12 inches tall, the side is 9 1/2with a 15ºslant on the top. the front is 7 1/4 tall. the top and the bottom is 8 inches. i use a electric miter saw to cut my boards. i take the bottom board that is 8 inches long and the back board and nail them together. then i take the two 9 1/2 board that I made for the sides and put them together. i nail the back to the side by nailing the back into the edge of side to the back. i then nail the bottom to the bottom of the side boards. after i do this, i take a paddle bit that is 1 1/2 and on the front board, i drill a hole that is close to the top. it is about two inches from the top of the front board. before i nail the front on, i cut the top edge on a 15º angle. then i nail this on the front of the house. then i take the top board and put it onto of the house. i use a hinge on the board so i can clean out the house after the little birds has left. STEVE STEWART CnD MODERATOR AT THE MARKET OWNER EMAIL; stev...@suddenlink.net [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- The duck hunter trained his retriever to walk on water. Eager to show off this amazing accomplishment, he asked a friend to go along on his next hunting trip. Saying nothing, he fired his first shot and, as the duck fell, the dog walked on the surface of the water, retrieved the duck and returned it to his master. Notice anything? the owner asked eagerly. Yes, said his friend, I see that fool dog of yours can't swim. . [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] bird house question
no, you do not need any holes in the bird houses. STEVE STEWART CnD MODERATOR AT THE MARKET OWNER EMAIL; stev...@suddenlink.net - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh lmch...@verizon.net To: handyman-blind blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 4:02 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] bird house question For the bird house planters that I make, I drill four 1/4 inch drainage holes. One in each inside corner. Since driving rain can get inside. For the instructions for the bluebird houses I did not read about the drainage holes. Are these not necessary for a bluebird house? --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. 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 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: blindhandyman-dig...@yahoogroups.com 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] blue bird houses
i like the idea of putting the hinges n to make easier access for cleaning out the birds new house. On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 05:03:54PM -0600, Steve Stewart wrote: no lee, i did not put anything on the lumber. it will last a long time. well, i am not sure of the snow. STEVE STEWART CnD MODERATOR AT THE MARKET OWNER EMAIL; stev...@suddenlink.net - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 3:50 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] blue bird houses Thanks for sharing Steve. a question ? do you use anything to treat this box once built and if so how long before you set it out. . I rmemember we built something years ago in scholl shop but I think it was during the winter to give time for the new boards to dry out from a staining but not sure of that. Lee On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 03:17:37PM -0600, Steve Stewart wrote: i use cedar pickets when i build my blue bird houses. the picket is six feet long, by six inches wide by one inch. the back is 12 inches tall, the side is 9 1/2with a 15ºslant on the top. the front is 7 1/4 tall. the top and the bottom is 8 inches. i use a electric miter saw to cut my boards. i take the bottom board that is 8 inches long and the back board and nail them together. then i take the two 9 1/2 board that I made for the sides and put them together. i nail the back to the side by nailing the back into the edge of side to the back. i then nail the bottom to the bottom of the side boards. after i do this, i take a paddle bit that is 1 1/2 and on the front board, i drill a hole that is close to the top. it is about two inches from the top of the front board. before i nail the front on, i cut the top edge on a 15º angle. then i nail this on the front of the house. then i take the top board and put it onto of the house. i use a hinge on the board so i can clean out the house after the little birds has left. STEVE STEWART CnD MODERATOR AT THE MARKET OWNER EMAIL; stev...@suddenlink.net [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- The duck hunter trained his retriever to walk on water. Eager to show off this amazing accomplishment, he asked a friend to go along on his next hunting trip. Saying nothing, he fired his first shot and, as the duck fell, the dog walked on the surface of the water, retrieved the duck and returned it to his master. Notice anything? the owner asked eagerly. Yes, said his friend, I see that fool dog of yours can't swim. . [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- The duck hunter trained his retriever to walk on water. Eager to show off this amazing accomplishment, he asked a friend to go along on his next hunting trip. Saying nothing, he fired his first shot and, as the duck fell, the dog walked on the surface of the water, retrieved the duck and returned it to his master. Notice anything? the owner asked eagerly. Yes, said his friend, I see that fool dog of yours can't swim. .
[BlindHandyMan] Gluing Up
Well Tom, I must admit, I never read the labels. It seems obvious that I need to read about the glue before I can trust it! The glue is carpenters glue and I made the big assumption... I will check the label and look into it further. That makes sense. Getting glue on my clothes is a problem so I'll try looking for a glue bottle with a roller on the end. That sounds pretty cool too. Thanks for the advice. Keith Re: Gluing up Posted by: Tom Hodges tomhod...@fuse.net Date: Sun Jan 24, 2010 12:26 pm ((PST)) Keith, what kind of glue is it you're using? Also, usually the glue container will tell you whether to place glue on one surface or both surfaces. It may also tell you if you should use it sparingly or not. Thirdly, It should tell you what to clean the wet glue off with. Hope this helps. Tom From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [ mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups. com mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Keith Christian Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 1:33 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Gluing up I usually run a glue bottle along the edge of the 2 surfaces to be glued up leaving a bead. Then I smear it with my finger to see that the area will get covered. I do want to get good coverage, but I think I use more than I need. Glue usually comes out of the joints and I end up cleaning it after it dries. It could be said that I need to trust less glue! I think my method is wasteful and creates more work than is necessary, especially because of the clean up. Sometimes it feels necessary to put all that glue on. But, I'd be interested in hearing other's methods of gluing, if you don't mind sharing. What I am thinking is running a small bead of glue on one side instead of both to start with. Or putting some glue on a paper plate, running my finger in the glue and wiping it on one surface and not both. Thanks, Keith [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Messages in this topic (4) 4d. Re: Gluing up Posted by: Bob Kennedy inthes...@att.net bk2909 Date: Sun Jan 24, 2010 1:21 pm ((PST)) You only need glue on one surface, and even then only enough to squeeze out a little. Also, you only need enough pressure from a clamp to draw the 2 pieces together. If you notice glue squeezing out while tightening the clamp, that's time to stop. - Original Message - From: Keith Christian To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 1:32 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Gluing up I usually run a glue bottle along the edge of the 2 surfaces to be glued up leaving a bead. Then I smear it with my finger to see that the area will get covered. I do want to get good coverage, but I think I use more than I need. Glue usually comes out of the joints and I end up cleaning it after it dries. It could be said that I need to trust less glue! I think my method is wasteful and creates more work than is necessary, especially because of the clean up. Sometimes it feels necessary to put all that glue on. But, I'd be interested in hearing other's methods of gluing, if you don't mind sharing. What I am thinking is running a small bead of glue on one side instead of both to start with. Or putting some glue on a paper plate, running my finger in the glue and wiping it on one surface and not both. Thanks, Keith [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] picking up small objects
A while ago under the subject of drain cleaners people mentioned a flexible device with small fingers for picking up small objects. I believe they are called mechanical fingers not mechanic's fingers. Yes Mechanic's do use them for grabbing fallen objects. The mechanical fingers, I believe comes from having to move an actuator to open the fingers. Art - Original Message - From: Gary To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 11:34 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners I think they're called mechanic's fingers because they can be used to retrieve small items that fall into a radiator, or some other hard-to-reach place. On Sat, 2 Jan 2010, Bob Kennedy wrote: Those are called mechanics fingers. Don't know why, I was a mechanic for years and never used them on anything I worked on... I can see where they'd be useful in grabbing clumps of stuff like hair or maybe a rag. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Gluing Up
You can find bottles with a roller but it won't have glue in it. They are an accessory. Not sure if you can find them at the big box stores but all of your online woodworking stores carry them. - Original Message - From: Keith Christian To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 7:44 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Gluing Up Well Tom, I must admit, I never read the labels. It seems obvious that I need to read about the glue before I can trust it! The glue is carpenters glue and I made the big assumption... I will check the label and look into it further. That makes sense. Getting glue on my clothes is a problem so I'll try looking for a glue bottle with a roller on the end. That sounds pretty cool too. Thanks for the advice. Keith Re: Gluing up Posted by: Tom Hodges tomhod...@fuse.net Date: Sun Jan 24, 2010 12:26 pm ((PST)) Keith, what kind of glue is it you're using? Also, usually the glue container will tell you whether to place glue on one surface or both surfaces. It may also tell you if you should use it sparingly or not. Thirdly, It should tell you what to clean the wet glue off with. Hope this helps. Tom From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [ mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups. com mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Keith Christian Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 1:33 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Gluing up I usually run a glue bottle along the edge of the 2 surfaces to be glued up leaving a bead. Then I smear it with my finger to see that the area will get covered. I do want to get good coverage, but I think I use more than I need. Glue usually comes out of the joints and I end up cleaning it after it dries. It could be said that I need to trust less glue! I think my method is wasteful and creates more work than is necessary, especially because of the clean up. Sometimes it feels necessary to put all that glue on. But, I'd be interested in hearing other's methods of gluing, if you don't mind sharing. What I am thinking is running a small bead of glue on one side instead of both to start with. Or putting some glue on a paper plate, running my finger in the glue and wiping it on one surface and not both. Thanks, Keith [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Messages in this topic (4) __ 4d. Re: Gluing up Posted by: Bob Kennedy inthes...@att.net bk2909 Date: Sun Jan 24, 2010 1:21 pm ((PST)) You only need glue on one surface, and even then only enough to squeeze out a little. Also, you only need enough pressure from a clamp to draw the 2 pieces together. If you notice glue squeezing out while tightening the clamp, that's time to stop. - Original Message - From: Keith Christian To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 1:32 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Gluing up I usually run a glue bottle along the edge of the 2 surfaces to be glued up leaving a bead. Then I smear it with my finger to see that the area will get covered. I do want to get good coverage, but I think I use more than I need. Glue usually comes out of the joints and I end up cleaning it after it dries. It could be said that I need to trust less glue! I think my method is wasteful and creates more work than is necessary, especially because of the clean up. Sometimes it feels necessary to put all that glue on. But, I'd be interested in hearing other's methods of gluing, if you don't mind sharing. What I am thinking is running a small bead of glue on one side instead of both to start with. Or putting some glue on a paper plate, running my finger in the glue and wiping it on one surface and not both. Thanks, Keith [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] picking up small objects
or i bleve you can get one with a magnet on the end - Original Message - From: Art Rizzino To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 25, 2010 1:40 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] picking up small objects A while ago under the subject of drain cleaners people mentioned a flexible device with small fingers for picking up small objects. I believe they are called mechanical fingers not mechanic's fingers. Yes Mechanic's do use them for grabbing fallen objects. The mechanical fingers, I believe comes from having to move an actuator to open the fingers. Art - Original Message - From: Gary To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 11:34 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners I think they're called mechanic's fingers because they can be used to retrieve small items that fall into a radiator, or some other hard-to-reach place. On Sat, 2 Jan 2010, Bob Kennedy wrote: Those are called mechanics fingers. Don't know why, I was a mechanic for years and never used them on anything I worked on... I can see where they'd be useful in grabbing clumps of stuff like hair or maybe a rag. [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] Gluing Up
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Gluing Up
of glue on one side instead of both to start with. Or putting some glue on a paper plate, running my finger in the glue and wiping it on one surface and not both. Thanks, Keith [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] 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 __ NOD32 4802 (20100124) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Gluing up
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[BlindHandyMan] Cleaning Wood Ceiling
Hi, I have a dark wood ceiling and it is rather dusty. I'd like to clean it with something and wonder what would be a good choice? Would an orange oil or paste wax be good? Thanks, Keith [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
