Re: [BlindHandyMan] Welding

2006-10-24 Thread Dale Leavens
I do not appreciate having someone claiming friendliness attempting to gain access to my contact list. Looks to me like a huge spoof for some other purpose. Did anyone else get that request? Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Welding

2006-10-24 Thread Lewisjalexander
excuse me? I did not wish to cause any form of offense on any part there of. I have advertised myself within the region of speciality as a skilled blind technician and tooling guy. I demonstrate my skills here in the united kingdom as a technician and machinist including lathe operations,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Supporting the Work

2006-10-24 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Dale, You need to put something heavy on the base to keep the stands in place (sand bags, or something). As long as the board contacts the upper half of the roller and the stand is secure enough to stay put, the board will go over the top. I set the height by placing a long board on the tool

[BlindHandyMan] Chainsaw carving project: the eagle.

2006-10-24 Thread Lewisjalexander
hello all. here's a good project I'm working on. but first lets just take a moment to calm the nerves of the sceptical and those who get nervous of heavy duty machinery lol the chainsaw though incredibly powerful and considered dangerous is actually a sleak and elegant machine. I use 3

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Welding

2006-10-24 Thread David Ferrin
Sorry about that, I knew you were subscribing especially since I was the person who sent you the address. I thought Dale was talking about somebody I might have missed in the shuffle. As an owner of this list I extend a welcome and look forward to listening to some of your projects. This guy

Re: [BlindHandyMan] leaf blowers

2006-10-24 Thread rj
One thing you should look at is the discharge shoot. The ones I found with two holes about 1 1/2 inches does a better job, than the ones that have the full four inch opening. - Original Message - From: David Ferrin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, October

Re: [BlindHandyMan] leaf blowers

2006-10-24 Thread David Ferrin
I know what you're saying all right for sure. They are extremely noisy and offensive but I figure that they are also a labor saving device. David Ferrin personal email address [EMAIL PROTECTED] Consciousness is that annoying time between naps. - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] leaf blowers

2006-10-24 Thread Mickey Fixsen
David, I own 2 leaf blower/vacs. The oldest is a Sears Craftsman gas powered unit. It is about 12 years old. I find that it is quite heavy and the blower works ok, but not great. I hate the vacuum arrangement on it and never use it. Last spring, I bought a Toro electric model blower vac.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] leaf blowers

2006-10-24 Thread John Schwery
I like electric models over the gas ones. I believe the electric ones are lighter and have fewer problems. earlier, [EMAIL PROTECTED], wrote: Recommendations for leaf blowers for you guys here. Anything petrol driven is a lot better and more reliable as if you're going to shred and mulch any

Re: [BlindHandyMan] leaf blowers

2006-10-24 Thread Jennifer Jackson
So, um, not to be to personal, but how much labor do you need to be saving? Does your doctor say you need to slow down and not lose any more weight or what? Jennifer - Original Message - From: David Ferrin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, October 24,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] leaf blowers

2006-10-24 Thread David Ferrin
Well I'm not sure how to reply to this question so I won't other than to say it will save on the back. I don't have trouble in that area and I'd like to keep it that way thank you. David Ferrin personal email address [EMAIL PROTECTED] Consciousness is that annoying time between naps. -

Re: [BlindHandyMan] leaf blowers

2006-10-24 Thread David Ferrin
I am figuring on an electric model for my needs. I really don't have any trees at all but you wouldn't know that to look at my yard. I'm dealing with mainly oak and or maple leafs around here, so nothing overly punishing to a blower. For all that I will need it for that should be fine since

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Welding

2006-10-24 Thread Tom Fowle
Hi Louis, Welcome to the list, I'm sure you will be an invaluable resource. I'm not sure what happened that you feel you offended someone, I believe Dale Leavens, another highly competant list member, got some kind of spam that he thought was related to this list. I got nothing of the sort.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] old cars and jack stands

2006-10-24 Thread Ken Hawk
You can still buy that jack at Advance Auto parts. Ken Hawk - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Blind Handyman blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, October 23, 2006 5:18 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] old cars and jack stands How would we find out or do

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Welding

2006-10-24 Thread Robert J. Moore
Hi Robert here I must have missed some part of this thread about louis supposedly offending some one or being offended. did I say some thing that started this? Reason I ask is these posts were under the heading of welding which is what I was asking about. I hope I did not start some thing. I am

Re: [BlindHandyMan] leaf blowers

2006-10-24 Thread David Ferrin
That's why the leaf blower question in the first place to conserve the body which continues to age. All kidding aside I'm just simply tired of all that bending ETC that goes with the job. David Ferrin personal email address [EMAIL PROTECTED] Consciousness is that annoying time between naps.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Hi there. A new member and blind professional at your service :)

2006-10-24 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Hi Lewis and welcome. I have done some electric welding with a stick welder with satisfactory results. A while back, I asked the list if anyone knew how a blind guy could MIG weld. The answers were not encouraging. There didn't seem to be anyone who knew the techniques and steps for a blind

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Welding

2006-10-24 Thread Robert J. Moore
Louis Ok just making sure. period end of subject. Now back to welding. If my cousin is willing to teach me, I will find out exactly what he has for a welder and we can go from there. Is there any particular type of welding that a blind guy just simply can't do? or is just not practical at all?

Re: [BlindHandyMan] leaf blowers

2006-10-24 Thread William Stephan
Victor, that's how Bill Stephan I handle leaves. And, you can buy an extension hose for a shopvac for not too much money. It beats carrying a blower, and it works well for me. Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- From: Victor Gouveia[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Welding

2006-10-24 Thread Dale Leavens
No, it was me. I found a pop-up this morning asking permission to share my contact list with this user. Seems I am the only one who had this experience. Could be though that it is because I presently have very tight security set here. Could be some other explanation. I certainly hope so.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Supporting the Work

2006-10-24 Thread Max Robinson
Dale. Remember the old steel wheel sidewalk roller skates? The wheels on those box coaster conveyers are nothing more than those old fashioned roller skate wheels. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: