I have one and have no complaints with it. The only problem I've run into is
some static in the speaker when I push the button on the positive lead.
I hate to say for the price it's a great meter. It's a very good meter and
typically something blind people would be forced to pay 3 or 4
I can't imagine what complaint blind persons might have. This is a low cost
meter witch so far as I can tell performs well. What would make it better?
Maybe a braille manual, I sometimes can't remember which function position does
what but there isn't room on the face to apply large braile
I can't remember the positions eeither so I turn it on first and then rotate
the dial. If it doesn't say what the measurement is, just push the button.
You'll know if it's AC or DC volts, amps or resistance just by the response.
If that doesn't tell someone enough, they probably shouldn't be
those of us who have purchased these meters from MPJA and are happy
with them should contact them and let them know so they are encouraged
to continue carrying them.
they probably got whines from some silly blindies who wanted labratory grade
instruments for that price.
So go buy one and stop
on this list of course, just aren't
happy unless they pay too much for poor quality junk as we so often do.
Tom Fowle WA6IVG
Smith-Kettlewell Rehav Engineering Research Center.
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I just talked to a lady at MPJA on the tech info line and told her
that dozens of us have those meters and are quite happy with them,
and that whom ever had the idea that some blind folks were not happy
has it wrong. She seemed quite thrilled to have the call and said
they would continue to
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I have one on the way. I didn't talk to anyone; just did the web order. It
will be nice to finally have an accessible meter.
Thanks Tom
Terry
On Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:00:14 -0400you write:
Good job, I did not get the man's name but he was pretty emphatic that they
could not really be used by
Hey all:
Over the past 4 years or so, I've needed a roofing nailer 3 times. If I add up
all the money I've spent on renting one, I
have purchased one for the tool rental company out right. In my mind, I'm
thinking I won't use one enough to purchase one; but,
evidently, this isn't the case.
Aloha Terry,
Well, you could buy one and rent it out to others
for less than the rental place and then you'd
have it if and when you need it. It may be one of
those things like when you throw something away
you need it the next day, but if you don't have
it you'll need to keep renting.
Betsy
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quality junk as we so often do.
Tom Fowle WA6IVG
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I just bought a DeWalt coil roofing nailer. I haven't got to use it yet, but
it looks very well designed and I like the safety features. Since you've used
one of these before, could you tell me how many coil nails you drive into a
single standard 3-tab shingle? I'm just curious if more coil
I forgot to mention that I paid about $115 for my DeWalt nailer. Bought it
re-ferbbed from Tool King.
- Original Message -
From: Terry Klarich
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 4:46 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Rent or own, that is the question
its always better to have your own tool
then you will have it for things you didn't know you needed it for.
also you know how its treated
jim
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If you use the roofing nailer quite a bit, get one. If not, do you have a
friend who would let you borrow one? If not, then you don't have much choice
except to rent.
Shane
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Terry Klarich
Sent:
Ah geez, you guys are going to make me buy one. grin I have an old RS meter,
but I am not always sure it behaves as it should. Btw, the one thing I do not
recall seeing is a continuity tester on this unit, but I may have missed that.
So, does it have such a beast? Just nice to have.
tnx,
On
On Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:06:00 -1000you write:
Aloha Terry,
Well, you could buy one and rent it out to others
for less than the rental place and then you'd
have it if and when you need it. It may be one of
those things like when you throw something away
you need it the next day, but if you don't
Sounds like good advice to me. I am definately the world's worst tool junky.
I have really been trying to rreform myself; hence,
this query.
On Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:33:36 -0400you write:
Well, according to an old contractor that I used a few years ago, it is time
to purchase. He was having a
Rick:
Thanks for the info. Knowing what you did, I could have purchased 2 of them.
I have no problem with referbbed tools.
A shingle gets 4 nails; one at each end and 1 above the place where the
tabsmeet. All nails go above the strip of tar. They tell
me most of the manufactures put marks
Hi Terry
For me it is better to have the tools and nails on hand so that I do not have
to go some where to get them.
My wife hates woodworking stores and hard ware stores, so we do not go often.
when I go, I get every thing I need or think I might need.
I do not want to spend your money, but I
I agree. I really dislike looking for something or trying to get a tool to
work. And, there are very few people I will lind my
tools too. Router bits don't get loned out to anyone, no how.
Terry
On Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:43:03 -0500you write:
its always better to have your own tool
then you
John:
Now, I'm wondering if my Wife knows Your Wife. Maybe, they are sisters or
something. I'm right there with you brother.
I try and convence her to go right after I've taken her out to dinner. :)
One time, I was working on the kitchen sink. We had to go to Lowes 3 times in
one day.
It does.
If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie
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From: Scott Howell s.how...@verizon.net
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 6:32 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] TALKING DIGITAL MULTI METER WITH LIGHTED
LEADS-MPJA, Inc.
Ah geez,
hi dale
sorry for missing things but do you have the web site for the meter?
thanks
jim
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Consider a reconditioned one. You can pick one up for about half the price of
new and they come with a decent warranty. You can Google them or there are a
couple places you can look.
http://toolking.comcarries many reconditioned as well as good prices on new
tools. That's where I got my
Sorry, just now I don't. I bought one from Circuit City which might have still
been RadioShack on Yonge Street in Toronto while passing through in the summer
of 2005, there is an automotive supply store in Alberta I think which used to
sell them and of course the one in the States they are
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thanks lenny
jim
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Terry,
Since I am not trying to cut down on my tool purchases, and am an
unabashed tool hoar, I emphatically say that you should log on right now,
and pick yourself up a sweet little roofing nailer. And you might as well
get some new table saw blades while you're at it.
--
Blue skies.
Dan
What is it with wives and their hate of tools?
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From: John Sherrer
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 7:55 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Rent or own, that is the question
Hi Terry
For me it is better to have the
They work the same way as if you were driving with a hammer. Just ten times
faster. 3 to 4 is the limit.
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From: Rick Hume
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 6:36 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Rent or own, that is the
Good job Dan the tool pimp!
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From: Dan Rossi
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 9:54 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Rent or own, that is the question
Terry,
Since I am not trying to cut down on my tool purchases,
Find a friend who has had even less money o rent one, who is in need of
the use of one; and get them to fund the purchase with their borrow and or
part ownership; maybe a brother or son?
Anything past that balance point and you are loosing.
On Wed, 17 Mar 2010, Terry Klarich wrote:
Hey
Exactly what Rick said. I think that is going to be the plan.
Terry
On Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:30:26 -0400you write:
Consider a reconditioned one. You can pick one up for about half the price of
new and they come with a decent warranty. You can
Google them or there are a couple places you can
On Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:49:09 -0400you write:
What is it with wives and their hate of tools?
It's like this, why buy tools when you can buy jewerly or shoes?
Terry,
My philosophy on this has always been that if I have to rent an item and I have
to pay a cab to go get it and again to take it back to the rental s hop then
I'll probably be money ahead buying the item from someplace that will deliver
it to me somehow. This rule has served me well
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