[BlindHandyMan] How to Instal Moldings

2007-08-02 Thread Ray Boyce
There was some discussion recently on Installing Moldings so Here is what I could find I hope it helps. How to Install Molding Guide to Molding Types and Materials Installing Molding Using Mitered and Coped Joints There are hundreds of different molding profiles available, from stock patterns

Re: [BlindHandyMan] What to do With surface Roots in the Yard.

2007-08-02 Thread David Ferrin
We had a very large maple tree that had to be removed because the roots were causing some considerable damage to the property and also to prevent further destruction to things like the driveway ETC. They actually busted in to the sewer line twice, the second time was 3 years after the tree was

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Lary-racing Toyota's

2007-08-02 Thread Lee A. Stone
I like that idea Cy, of using the Solar Panels. I also like the idea of that teacher organizing the cross country trip under solar power. Lee -- Suppose for a moment that the automobile industry had developed at the same rate as computers and over the same period: how much cheaper and more

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Full face shield.

2007-08-02 Thread Lee A. Stone
Thanks Max for pointing out the safety aspect of the face shield. If anyone else has safety tips to protect your eyes, and yes fingers and hands. then go for it. Something as simple as installing rolled insulation still needs eye protection. Ask a blind friend of mine in Washington who

Re: [BlindHandyMan] protecting an outdoor wood door

2007-08-02 Thread Dale Leavens
Hi, That will be fine. First though scrape away any flaking or blistering finish and go over the entire surface with a little sand paper, 80 to 120 grit to put a little tooth on the surface so the new finish will stick better. This will also improve the surface so you will have a better

[BlindHandyMan] Re: spam filtering

2007-08-02 Thread Tom Fowle
MY wife tells me that Earthlink has a system like that and envokes it without the customer knowing. It's rude and a real pain for everyone. so if you're a new list member using earthlink, or just changed to earthlink, please check carefully with them to assure the spam0 system isn't keeping you

[BlindHandyMan] replacing a ice maker in a fridge

2007-08-02 Thread Otis Blue
Hi, Could someone tell me if it's possible to replace a ice maker that's in a refrigerator? If so, would it be possible for a blind person to do themselves? I need to get another one but I'm not if I should get the same kind or not because I want one that makes smaller ice cubes. Will I be

Re: [BlindHandyMan] replacing a ice maker in a fridge

2007-08-02 Thread Mike Rusk
I don't know why a blind person couldn't do the replacement. Now as to whether you can get a different type of ice maker, you probably need to check with the manufacturer of the refridgerator for that answer. One would think if the connections are the same it wouldn't matter which type of ice

[BlindHandyMan] What is Causing Lithium Iron Lap Top Batteries to Catch Fire

2007-08-02 Thread Ray Boyce
What is causing lithium-ion laptop batteries to overheat or catch fire? Is my battery at risk? In conjunction with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dell and Apple Computer announced large recalls of laptop batteries in the summer of 2006, followed by Toshiba and

[BlindHandyMan] Shows this week.

2007-08-02 Thread Don
Well, were up to our old tricks again. Vacation is over And we did handyman on Tuesday. Our guest is Glen Fortner, and He has done quite a lot of carpenter work for Him self. His wife also appeared on the show. Blind like me is a show with a friend of Max's who's name is Ron

[BlindHandyMan] computer modem fixed

2007-08-02 Thread Lenny McHugh
Thanks to all for the suggestions. With the help of a list member the correct driver was located and installed. Friday or Monday I am taking the computer to Fort Indian Town Gap where it will be united with it's new owner. Lenny http://www.geocities.com/lenny_mchugh/ [Non-text portions of this

[BlindHandyMan] Fasteners

2007-08-02 Thread Larry Stansifer
Hi guys, Here is an opportunity for some of you with a few brain cells left to look good. I seem to remember something about some kind of a wazoo fastener that was superior to the various types of Philips head screws used to fasten joist hangers to ledger boards and plywood to the stringers. On

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Fasteners

2007-08-02 Thread Dale Leavens
Hello Larry, I don't remember that particular thread but I will say that I prefer Robertson style screws, number 8 or 10 for that application, they have a square drive and generally they stick to the driver better. Just right now there is a sale at houseoftools.com including an air nailer

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Fasteners

2007-08-02 Thread Cy Selfridge
Hi there Dale, Long time no talk. I agree about the Roberts type screws. They do not strip nearly like those blamed Phillips or slotted ones do. God, I hate those slotted screws with a passion! The star type screws are not bad either. I currently have a Phillips type long screw stuck in a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Expansion and Shrinking in Woodworking Projects

2007-08-02 Thread Max Robinson
Ray's message contained this sentence. When gluing up a few boards to make a table top, not only should the grain of each of the boards be in the same direction and boards be matched so that consecutive boards have similar colors, but the end grains should be in opposite directions. In other

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Expansion and Shrinking in Woodworking Projects

2007-08-02 Thread Dale Leavens
Hi Max, You are correct about grain running from one end to the other however if you remember that a tree grows with concentric rings as each year growth lays down another ring of cambium then you cut through it lengthways you can see from the end that the grain is arranged more or less in

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Expansion and Shrinking in Woodworking Projects

2007-08-02 Thread Max Robinson
That helps quite a bit. Another question. Are they talking about laying down boards edge to edge to make a table top? Or are they stacking them in pairs to prevent cupping? Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Expansion and Shrinking in Woodworking Projects

2007-08-02 Thread Dale Leavens
No, they are talking about laying them edge-to-edge. This does not prevent cupping but it reduces it as you may get a little cup on one face and next to it a little crown. They tend to blend rather than have the top curl up or bow up. Well seasoned wood also helps a lot particularly if you