[BlindHandyMan] Care Car Tips

2007-02-15 Thread Ray Boyce
Hi Everyone Care Car Tips Most people take pride in owning a reliable, attractive car or truck. The key to keeping a vehicle dependable and aesthetically pleasing is a normal maintenance regimen. To some, taking their vehicle to the car wash every two weeks and to the quick-lube joint every

[BlindHandyMan] hi all.

2007-02-15 Thread ian and riggs
hi all my name is ian mcnamara and i am from birmingham in the u k i am not exactly a handy man but am interested in stuff like that. off list details are email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] msn: [EMAIL PROTECTED] skype heeman2739 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Building a home recording studio

2007-02-15 Thread Victor Gouveia
Hi Keith, It is possible to install different versions of Windows on two different drives, although I'm not sure of the process, I do know that switching Windows platforms is not exactly Jaws friendly. Once you go into the Windows install screen, it will indicate that you have a previous or

[BlindHandyMan] Sliding doors.

2007-02-15 Thread Phil Parr
I was informed this morning in no uncertain terms by my little wife, princess Luan Luan, that I must do something about those dam patio doors or else. One of them, I have two, is just a little hard to open and the other one, the one I worked on, is getting almost impossible to use. I no you

Re: [BlindHandyMan] hi all.

2007-02-15 Thread David Ferrin
Welcome to the funny papers. David Ferrin [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: ian and riggs [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 7:56 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] hi all. sorry it is heeman2730 - Original Message -

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sliding doors.

2007-02-15 Thread Brice Mijares
Phil, this is a good question I'd like to know more about. These sliding doors have gotten heavier since the double Paine glass became a standard. I thought ours had bad rollers, but I had a repairman out here last summer to replace the locking mechanism and I asked him why the door didn't

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Care Car Tips

2007-02-15 Thread Michael Baldwin
Cover the sensor with a plastic bag, and use a rubber band to hold it in place. Make sure the stream of water is not aim directly at the sensor, and then there should be no problems. Michael _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of NLG Sent:

[BlindHandyMan] cutting counter top

2007-02-15 Thread Michael Baldwin
Hi, anyone have tips for cutting pre made Formica counter tops? I need a 45 angle on both ends and they don't sell them that way. Thanks Michael PS. Building my own cabinets was more then we wanted to spend, and so was buying ready to assemble ones, so I am just putting a new counter top on with

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Care Car Tips

2007-02-15 Thread NLG
I still disagree with washing an engine. I seriously doubt that the average do it yourselfer knows where all the sensors are on his/her engine, not to mention things like coils on plugs, coils near plugs, etc. Get things wet and you are asking for trouble! - Original Message -

[BlindHandyMan] Speaker for sound system

2007-02-15 Thread Ralph Supernaw
Hi, We are remodeling to create a nursery at my church and would like to wire a speaker from the sound system into the nursery. The music store will sell us a speaker for $120. We can buy a speaker cable with quarter inch jacks at each end and run it from the amp in the sanctuary to the

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Speaker for sound system

2007-02-15 Thread Robert J. Moore
Check a pon shop or a place that sells used music equipment. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Ralph Supernaw Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 11:46 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Speaker for sound

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Care Car Tips

2007-02-15 Thread Ray Boyce
Hi Lenny Very good tips Regards Ray - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 11:49 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Care Car Tips Ray, This is all excellent advice. I routinely do two other very

Re: [BlindHandyMan] PVC project done

2007-02-15 Thread Dan Rossi
Very nice description. Yep, the reality is that any project seems to take much longer once you get into it. Same thing with my deck. I was just going to put up the ledger board and that lead me to having to move the dryer vent which meant chiseling a 5 inch hole through 10 inches of cement

RE: [BlindHandyMan] dremels?

2007-02-15 Thread Robert J. Moore
I was looking at some air tools the other day and I found a tool that kind of reminds me of a dremmle. The air hose hooks to the back, and on the other end is a type of chuck that you might find on a dremmle. It is about 6 inches long or maybe a bit longer and is straight. Is this what you would

[BlindHandyMan] Soil moisture tester

2007-02-15 Thread Robert J. Moore
We picked up one of these gadgets that you poke down in the soil of a house plant and it will tell you how much moisture is in the soil so you can determine weather it needs to be watered. Is there a unit like this that either talks or gives some type of autable feedback? To listen to the show

[BlindHandyMan] outdoor folding table?

2007-02-15 Thread John Schwery
I would like your ideas on a folding table. I want to make a folding table for a sort of outdoor work bench. I bought the legs from harbor Freight. They are similar to what you might see on tables for church and school meals. I thought of making the top from 1 by 12 wood, about 5 feet long

[BlindHandyMan] Try To Plan Ahead for Your Project

2007-02-15 Thread Boyce, Ray
Hi All Most of us work by ourselves in one-person woodshops, and most often, one project at a time. We may lack 'efficiency training,' but we can still organize projects effectively. It is wise to train yourself to think ahead. Cutting out pieces for the third step in a project while leaving all

[BlindHandyMan] Efficient Glue Ups

2007-02-15 Thread Boyce, Ray
Hi All Efficient glue-ups are something better learned by experience than by reading about them, but some basics are worth understanding before you begin. First off, preparation of the surfaces being joined is a major factor in the success of any glue-up, and there is no glue made than can

Re: [BlindHandyMan] car frozen in place

2007-02-15 Thread Scott Howell
Hell at this point I'd grab a hairdryer or some similar heat source and apply a little heat to the problem. Of course nto enough to heat the tires, but enough to at least break the tires loose. You might succeed in breaking the ice up to some degree, but man this sounds pretty ugly. Now as

RE: [BlindHandyMan] car frozen in place

2007-02-15 Thread Robert J. Moore
Mickey Thanks I don't want any one to get hurt that is why I posted my idea the way I did. I figured some one on this list would know one way or the other. I have never had this problem but if I ever do I like the idea of the ice melt products. May take a while but well worth the wait.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] car frozen in place

2007-02-15 Thread Tom Fowle
I agree with Mickey, too dangerous it might all break loose at once and slide on the ice. Again, I don't know about this, but how about a kettle of boiling water poured near each tyre where stuck? tom To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or

[BlindHandyMan] Fw: Shows this week.

2007-02-15 Thread Don
- Original Message - From: Phil Parr Tuesday here in the loan star state was cloudy and cold but, in spite of that we all were here for the show. Our guest is Walter Gramza from up state New York. Walter makes his living tuning and repairing pianos and I think does quite well at

Re: [BlindHandyMan] outdoor folding table?

2007-02-15 Thread Dale Leavens
Hi John, I think I would just screw the planks together from underneath with the transverse boards you intend to attach the folding legs to. I would also leave a very small gap between the planks to allow for movement in the wood in the outdoor environment. If you do intend to laminate them

[BlindHandyMan] car no longer frozen

2007-02-15 Thread Lenny McHugh
Well we got the van out of the ice. There was about 6 inches of ice around all of the wheels. Although the van is all wheel drive the rear wheels never tried. Two neighbors helped with ice choppers, buckets of cinders and some rock salt it took about an hour to free the van. yesterday we had a

[BlindHandyMan] Re: [ BlindHandyMan] Thank you

2007-02-15 Thread Rita
My refrigerator is in perfect running order now thanks to your wonderful suggestions! You all and Sears came through. Smile. Rita To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Re: [ BlindHandyMan] Thank you

2007-02-15 Thread Robert J. Moore
So did warrantee Cover it? -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Rita Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 6:57 PM To: blindhandyman Moderator Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Re: [ BlindHandyMan] Thank you My refrigerator is in perfect running

[BlindHandyMan] An Auto Alternator Check and Replacement

2007-02-15 Thread Boyce, Ray
Hi Everyone Alternator Check and Replacement The electrical system in an automobile is comprised of three parts that must all function individually for the system to operate in balance. The battery is the first part. The battery stores electricity to spin the starter and start the engine when the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] What's the URL?

2007-02-15 Thread spiro
very hth, they are nice folks and will mail you a catalog on tape too. On Wed, 14 Feb 2007, Max Robinson wrote: I went there and ordered two of them. Sometimes I want to send from the computer to the main stereo and others from the main stereo to the computer room. Regards. Max. K 4 O D

Re: [BlindHandyMan] What's the URL?

2007-02-15 Thread spiro
there was a discussion on here maybe two or three years ago, regarding two types of fm transmitter. I forget all the details, and don't have the emails, but I know that c crane had one of what were thought to be the two best, thus the discussion, to the best of my knowledge. I hope this is

[BlindHandyMan] what to know about replacing your central unit

2007-02-15 Thread Kevin Doucet
Hi list, This just might be a question especially for Boyce Ray, but, I welcome any help from all! I have been smelling gas when my heating unit starts up. The gas seemed to be coming from the air vents. I had my gas company come out to see if it was the gas meter and they tell me it is the

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Re: [ BlindHandyMan] Thank you

2007-02-15 Thread Rita
Yes Robert fully! I am delighted about the suggestion to check it out. Smile. Rita On Thu, 15 Feb 2007, Robert J. Moore wrote: So did warrantee Cover it? -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Rita Sent: Thursday, February 15,

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Speaker for sound system

2007-02-15 Thread Robert J. Moore
Hi group Assuming he is plugging into a band type sound board would it be practical to just get a small practice amp and that way he could control the volume and also the base-treble to get the sound that he needs? -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: biscuits, was: Re: [BlindHandyMan] outdoor folding table?

2007-02-15 Thread Dale Leavens
I don't know that they are particularly better however they are a little more forgiving. The cutter is a blade maybe 3 16th wide which pushes out through a slot into the edge of the boards to be joined. There are a few sizes so you can adjust the depth of cut and it cuts an arc shape. There is