RE: [BlindHandyMan] All thread measuring device.

2008-01-10 Thread Larry Stansifer
Not this one my friend This is an x+y table and a milling vice that I bought from harbor freight back when gas was a buck a gallon. It replaces the table on my drill-press for those special moments. It does ok for small things but without the ability to chuck a dividing head or other indexing

[BlindHandyMan] Trouble shooting Petrol Engines.

2008-01-10 Thread Ray Boyce
The engine will not turn over :- If the engine does not turn over then the obvious place to start is the battery's state of charge and the condition of the terminals and leads emanating from it. Ensure that the terminal joints are clean and shiny. Both the copper (bright red metal) and the

[BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure

2008-01-10 Thread Lenny McHugh
I wrote to Cobalt to inquire about the talking tape measure that is no longer posted on their site. I have two of them and one needs to take a trip across the pond. A few years ago I needed one and shipped mine to get repaired so I purchased one while the first was being repaired. Now I am having

Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure

2008-01-10 Thread Dan Rossi
Yeah, I just sent my Talking tape measure back for repair in December. I don't think it took three weeks round trip. Didn't cost anything either. To get it repaired that is. Can't remember how much it cost to ship it though. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail:

[BlindHandyMan] Product Recall

2008-01-10 Thread Ray Boyce
Name of Product: Portfolio Incandescent Torchiere Lamps Units: About 90,000 Importer: L G Sourcing, Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C. Manufacturer: Field Smart Lighting Co. Ltd., of China Hazard: A short circuit in the lamps' wiring can pose a fire hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: L G

[BlindHandyMan] Show time again.

2008-01-10 Thread Don
HI list, well this week, is it, we are kicking off 08 with some brand new show's. On the BHM show this week, We talk with Tom, for a few minutes, then Don Patterson, reads and we talk about some list mail. Then we talk with a handy man list member That has been with us now for quit a

[BlindHandyMan] Upholstery Fabric Cleaning Code Labels

2008-01-10 Thread Ray Boyce
Some manufacturers have adopted the voluntary uniform standards for furniture cleanability developed by an industry committee. If used, each fabric will be marked with a code which indicates the appropriate cleaning method. The code may be printed on fabric samples, on a label under seat cushions

[BlindHandyMan] Making an Aluminum Window Screen Frame

2008-01-10 Thread Ray Boyce
Occasionally a metal screen will fall out, be blown out or otherwise damaged beyond repair. Then there are windows, especially in older houses that are odd sizes for which a screen is desired. Materials to make a replacement screen or odd-sized screen can be purchased at many building material or

[BlindHandyMan] Checking Buildings After A Flood

2008-01-10 Thread Ray Boyce
Safety Precautions in Entering Damaged Buildings Use extreme caution when entering any damaged building: 1. If you must enter at night, carry a flashlight or other light. 2. If gas lines are broken, turn off gas at the meter or tank. 3. Do not smoke or use any open flame. 4. Watch for loose