[BlindHandyMan] leaving

2007-04-18 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Hi all. I have decided to leave this list. You all take care. Mickey [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] 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 Blind

Re: [BlindHandyMan] GRAND AM Motor?

2007-04-12 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Sequential. - Original Message - From: Robert J. Moore To: Blind Handyman Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 12:41 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] GRAND AM Motor? On the top of the motor is stamped, 3100 S F I v6. What does S F I stand for I would think the F I stands for

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Owners manual for a car

2007-04-11 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Robert, I know that there are online subscription services for service manual type information. They cost a subscription fee and are really geared toward those who do a lot of work on cars. I don't know if any of them are accessible to the blind. To answer your specific question, I don't know

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Aligning small hinges.

2007-04-11 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Unfortunately, marking lines, or rather scribing them, really doesn't work very well for a blind guy. A blind guy needs to either use some variant of the method that Dale described or make a simple jig to position the hinges, to hold them in place while the screws are installed. The jig can

Re: [BlindHandyMan] where does the wier go

2007-04-10 Thread Mickey Fixsen
When viewing the face of the receptacle from the front and the round ground hole down, the black (hot) wire is on the right and the white (neutral) wire is on the left. There is a difference in the length of the flat slots on the front of the receptacle, also. If the receptacle is still

Re: [BlindHandyMan] where does the wier go

2007-04-10 Thread Mickey Fixsen
by what you give On Tue, 10 Apr 2007, Mickey Fixsen wrote: When viewing the face of the receptacle from the front and the round ground hole down, the black (hot) wire is on the right and the white (neutral) wire is on the left. There is a difference in the length of the flat slots on the front

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Talking MultiMeter, another source:

2007-04-05 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Do you know if they have a web site? If so, what is the address? Thanks. - Original Message - From: Tom Fowle To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 4:48 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Talking MultiMeter, another source: All, Just found that the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Talking MultiMeter, another source:

2007-04-05 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Ok. Thanks. - Original Message - From: Tom Fowle To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2007 1:45 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Talking MultiMeter, another source: Looks like http://www.mpja.com is it, lots of cool electronics stuff. Seen

[BlindHandyMan] Blind friendly depth setting gauges

2007-04-04 Thread Mickey Fixsen
It is not often that measuring tools designed for the sighted can be easily used by a blind person. The following gauges were designed for the sighted, but work great for a blind person. They have print markings on them, but you don't have to be able to read the markings to use the gauges

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Shop Smith.

2007-04-03 Thread Mickey Fixsen
The main advantage to the Shopsmith is its compact size. The machine itself does not take up a lot of space, but you do need storage space for all the attachments. I have known several people who have had these machines over the years. They say they are well made. The biggest downside to

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Thread Cutting

2007-04-01 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Robert, Yes, there such kits. You will probably have to go to a machinists supplier to find them. Some guys will weld a nut on a stud, if there is enough room. The heat of the welding also helps break the frozen stud. Good luck. - Original Message - From: Robert J. Moore

[BlindHandyMan] screwdriver bargain

2007-03-31 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Hi. I was at Lowes yesterday to pick up a few things and look at some others. I looked at the Bosch PS20 driver. It has gotten some great reviews in the magazines. It is small, pistol shaped and powerful. the price on it was $129. I picked one up and to my surprise, it rang up at $109.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Pocket hole jigs.

2007-03-25 Thread Mickey Fixsen
. Thanks, Keith -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mickey Fixsen Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2007 8:04 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Pocket hole jigs. Hi Keith. Did you buy the Kreg

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Pocket hole jigs.

2007-03-24 Thread Mickey Fixsen
really am looking forward to making pocket holes. Thanks, Keith -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mickey Fixsen Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:26 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Off balance upright washer

2007-03-21 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Does the unit sit firmly on the floor? If it does, then I don't see how adjusting the feet will help anything. I wonder if a piece of clothing got outside the inner tub, or if something on the suspension system has broken or come loose. - Original Message - From: David Engebretson

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Pocket hole jigs.

2007-03-14 Thread Mickey Fixsen
I have been using 2 different models of the Kreg pocket hole tools for years. They are quality tools and well worth the price. As long as you have made good cuts on the boards, the pocket holes make very tight, strong joints. These tools are easy to use with very little learning curve. You

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Pocket hole jigs.

2007-03-14 Thread Mickey Fixsen
These are special screws designed for use in pocket hole applications. Most suppliers that sell the tools also sell the screws. - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 1:45 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan]

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Pocket hole jigs.

2007-03-14 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Pocket hole jigs. Are these screws sold in the big box stores like Home Depot and Loes? I have always wanted a pocket hole jig. Thanks, Keith -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mickey

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Pocket hole jigs.

2007-03-14 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Pocket hole jigs. pardon my ignorance but cud i use it for mounteing a table topon to a frame ? how wud i doe this drill the pocket and crew down threw the frame and into the under side of the table top? - Original Message - From: Mickey Fixsen

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Lubricating a light socket?

2007-03-13 Thread Mickey Fixsen
I have used a bit of WD-40 for this exact purpose. - Original Message - From: Keith Patterson To: Blind HandyMan Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 7:33 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Lubricating a light socket? Can one lubricate a light socket? I have a ceiling fan that uses

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Flexible Pattern Braille cells

2007-03-02 Thread Mickey Fixsen
I have made Braille tags in both thin brass and thin sheet metal by putting the metal in a slate and use an automatic center punch to punch the dots. I would think a pperson could use this method and then drill out the punch marks to make flexible Braille cell templates. It would be a bit

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Whiney 2000 Chevy s10

2007-02-28 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Patrick, I can't imagine how a valve cover gasket could possibly make this noise. I would have another shop take a look at it. Any technician worth their salt could find the source of the noise. The hard ones to find are intermittent or deep inside the engine and I seriously doubt if your

[BlindHandyMan] Texas woodworking

2007-02-27 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Hi list. I have some specific questions regarding the Texas Commission for the Blind and whether or not they have a woodworking shop. If anyone on the list can answer a few questions regarding this, please contact me off list. Thanks-- Mickey [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Non-text portions of this

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Home renovation not hindered by blindness

2007-02-24 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Larry, I don't recall reading another reply to the original post, but you could check out the archive and see if it is there. http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ Mickey - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com

Re: [BlindHandyMan] cleaning planer rollores

2007-02-23 Thread Mickey Fixsen
You can use isopropyl alcohol on a scotchbrite pad. Rinse the pad often and then finish with paper towels to dry the rollers and remove any small film residue. Good luck - Original Message - From: Tom Huhn To: blind Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 9:15 PM Subject:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] cleaning planer rollores

2007-02-23 Thread Mickey Fixsen
are the uses for each? -- Larry Martin Woodworking for the Blind --joining the world of blind wood workers -- Original message -- From: Mickey Fixsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can use isopropyl alcohol on a scotchbrite pad. Rinse the pad often

Re: [BlindHandyMan] CONVERT YOUR TABLE SAW INTO A PRECISION JOINTER

2007-02-20 Thread Mickey Fixsen
I don't understand this at all. How does this work? Mickey - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh To: Handyman-Blind Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 10:45 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] CONVERT YOUR TABLE SAW INTO A PRECISION JOINTER MACHINED ALUMINUM DISC CONVERTS YOUR

Re: [BlindHandyMan] CONVERT YOUR TABLE SAW INTO A PRECISION JOINTER

2007-02-20 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Ok, thanks. I understand how this makes the sanding disk only sand at one small location on the edge of the board. I still don't understand how this turns the table saw into a jointer. A jointer straightens and squares two adjacent faces of a board to each other. If you use the rip fence to

Re: [BlindHandyMan] outdoor folding table?

2007-02-16 Thread Mickey Fixsen
John, Here are a couple of my thoughts and I will be making a few assumptions to make them. First of all, I hope that when you refer to the 2 vertical pieces, you are referring to the 2 pieces that will make up the top and you really meant to say horizontal instead of vertical. I will assume

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Drier duldrums

2007-02-16 Thread Mickey Fixsen
It sounds like your belt slipped and wore a divit in it. Now, each time it goes around, the divit makes a bang. - Original Message - From: bill holton To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, February 16, 2007 3:47 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Drier duldrums A

Re: [BlindHandyMan] whole shop air filter installation

2007-02-07 Thread Mickey Fixsen
great job. You've got the measuring and jig thing down better than I. But that raising the unit trick felt familiar. Might one ask what it cost? Does this place ship or have an on-line catalog? On Tue, 6 Feb 2007, Mickey Fixsen wrote: Hi. I just recently bought a Delta 50

Re: [BlindHandyMan] whole shop air filter installation

2007-02-06 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Dan, Shop around at local Delta dealers and see what you can find for price. If it shows up at their business damaged, you won't have to deal with returns. Besides, you might be able to buy it locally for about the same price and not have to pay for the shipping and handling or be near the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] whole shop air filter installation

2007-02-06 Thread Mickey Fixsen
. -Original Message- .From: Mickey Fixsen[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 2/6/07 1:44:49 PM .To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com .Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] whole shop air filter installation . .Dan, . .Shop around at local Delta dealers and see what you

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Which way to lay?

2007-02-05 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Maybe you should consider gluing and nailing a good plywood underlayment before you install the hardwood. - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: BlindHandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2007 9:27 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Which way to lay? OK, I

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Making an omlette without cracking the slab?

2007-02-02 Thread Mickey Fixsen
You Don't have to replace the floor unless it's a hazard. You might want to fill the crack, though. You should use a flexible concrete crack filler. A self-leveling, flexible crack filler would be best. The best one that I know of is called SL1 and is available through concrete or masonry

Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Join?

2007-01-30 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Hi Larry. No, screen readers will not read the varification letters/numbers that must be entered into an edit field. One must either use a sighted person to read the characters that appear on the screen, or some web sites have set up a link to a customer service person to help do the job.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] antique vise

2007-01-20 Thread Mickey Fixsen
This must be a pretty small vise, right? 17/64 is just 1/64 larger than 1/4. Therefore, you can go to any good hardware store and buy a long grade 5 bolt for the handle. You could buy a 5 long bolt, for instance. The bolt will only have about 1 of threads on it and the rest of the shank

Re: [BlindHandyMan] list

2007-01-17 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Yes, you should be concerned. It sounds like you have insufficient electricity. This could be due to a bad connection, corroded or partially broken wire, or several other things. Call your power company to come check it out. - Original Message - From: sarah derr To:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] More on the cedar closet project.

2007-01-16 Thread Mickey Fixsen
An easy way to make dados on opposite sides of a cabinet line up when using a router to make the dados is to clamp them together so that one setup for a particular dado does them both at the same time. For example, you would lay both sides on a bench with the inside faces of the side facing up

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Two measuring gages or jigs

2007-01-15 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Ralph, Jigs like the ones described are great for transfering measurements, but they are not for determining a particular measurement. For instance, if you need a board that is 27-1/4 long for a project, you need a device that is marked with ruled markings to measure the board to be cut. The

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Oiling Your Air Tools for Longer Life.

2007-01-15 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Many of them have a plug on the body of the tool that you remove and fill with oil. If yours does not have this, just add a couple of drops in the air hose connection each time you get it out to use it. Don't over oil it or you will always have a mess on your hands. - Original Message

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Head cleaning.

2007-01-14 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Phil, If you have one of the C-1 cassette players made by Telex and used as the donor players from NLS, there is a very easy way to get to the heads. There is a removable plate between the buttons and the cassette door. To remove it, you will find a small square hole on each side of this

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Head cleaning.

2007-01-14 Thread Mickey Fixsen
that plate gives one access to lining the heads but not the actual surface of the head. Phil Parr. - Original Message - From: Mickey Fixsen To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2007 8:13 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Head cleaning. Phil, If you

Re: [BlindHandyMan] electric garage door problem

2007-01-12 Thread Mickey Fixsen
The clicking sound is the light relay switching on and off with the resulting blinking of the light. There is no clutch. This was not what was described in the original post. He simply said the motor runs, but nothing happens. - Original Message - From: rj [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] garage door is fixed

2007-01-12 Thread Mickey Fixsen
I guess we diagnosed it correctly. Sounds like you got a very good deal on the repair. Congratulations! - Original Message - From: brice mijares [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 6:50 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] garage door is fixed

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cedar closet project.

2007-01-12 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Sounds like a nice project. I was just curious, because you didn't specify. Are you using Western Red Cedar, or Aromatic Cedar? Good luck with it. - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: BlindHandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 10:17 AM Subject:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cedar closet project.

2007-01-12 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Actually, that sounds like Western Red Cedar. Aromatic cedar is much harder wood. Good luck with your project. - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 12:32 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cedar closet project.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] electric garage door problem

2007-01-11 Thread Mickey Fixsen
If the motor starts and runs, then a reset button won't help. If the motor runs, but the door does not move, then something in the drive unit is either slipping or has stripped a gear. I know some old screw drive openers used a clutch mechanism that could slip, but I don't think any use it

Re: [BlindHandyMan] ..........Tool Descriptions..........

2007-01-11 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Thanks for confirming that my investment in my tool collection was well placed. It is always good to know that I haven't wasted the money and that I am using the tools correctly! - Original Message - From: Geoff Eden To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Chop saw hold-downs.

2007-01-11 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Ok, I'm sure this is perfectly clear to you as the author, but it makes absolutely no sense to me and I've been doing this stuff for over 40 years. Are you simply suggesting that it is a good practice to clamp your work on saws, if at all possible? - Original Message - From:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] quesion on Rotomatic ruler

2007-01-10 Thread Mickey Fixsen
The threaded piece is the primary measuring device. The rectangular nut is the measuring nut and the hex nut is the locking nut. Here is how to use it. There is a small hole in one end of the threaded rod. This hole is where the extensions attach to the threaded rod. Rotate the rectangular

Re: [BlindHandyMan] squaring table saw

2007-01-09 Thread Mickey Fixsen
The most accurate way is with a dial indicator and the help of a sighted person to read the dial indicator. You will never get it with a Clickrule. It just has too many problems that make an extreme accurate measurement impossible. You could get a ton closer with a Rotomatic, but it still is

Re: [BlindHandyMan] question

2007-01-09 Thread Mickey Fixsen
They aren't very friendly for use by a blind person. They really need to be used with a jig by a blind person. The rotary action of the cutter makes the tool want to pull strongly in one direction. It might work for you, but it would depend on the task you want to perform. Without knowing

Re: [BlindHandyMan] question

2007-01-09 Thread Mickey Fixsen
made up buy gluing planks to gether so the end is level any other ideas? I don't have a table I was thinking about a trim saw or a circular saw with a inch blade - Original Message - From: Mickey Fixsen To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 6:23 PM

Re: [BlindHandyMan] router for router table

2007-01-07 Thread Mickey Fixsen
It is advantageous to use a plunge router for this application. Removing the counter balance springs is a real advantage for a router that is dedicated for use in a router table. This makes height adjustment a breeze. Make sure it will use both 1/4n and 1/2 shank router bits. Find one that

Re: [BlindHandyMan] question on installing a temp sencer

2007-01-07 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Use 1/2 wide teflon tape. Wrap it around the threads holding the tape edge flush with the beginning bottom threads of the fitting. Rotate the fitting in the direction that you would to install it and keep tension on the tape so that it is quite tight on the threads as you rotate. Make about

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Off topic one time post.

2007-01-05 Thread Mickey Fixsen
What an outrageous waste of time and money! - Original Message - From: Don To: blind handy man Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 9:27 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Off topic one time post. The following message will be a one time o t post for handy man. I don't want a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] wood working publications for the blind

2007-01-05 Thread Mickey Fixsen
John, They do not have a web site that I know of. The CD's that are sent contain files in MP3 format that will play in any CD player that can play the MP3 format. They can be played on a computer by simply putting in the CD drive and then clicking the file that you want to listen to. They

Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Build a Coffin

2006-12-22 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Do you know something that I should be aware of?? Ha! - Original Message - From: Tom Huhn To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 9:45 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Build a Coffin I was doing a search for cabinet plans awhile

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Over head lights and switches/outlets

2006-12-22 Thread Mickey Fixsen
It is very unlikely that the light switch will have a neutral wwire in the box. It is very likely just a switch drop coming down from the light fixture. Of course, this depends on how they ran the wiring. If they ran the wiring from the panel up through the switch and then on to the light

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Air Compressors

2006-12-22 Thread Mickey Fixsen
I have never found these types of tools in a porn shop. I don't think I would ever buy used tools and equipment in a porn shop!!! ROFL!!! - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, December 22, 2006 2:20 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Audible Stud Finder

2006-12-21 Thread Mickey Fixsen
I have 2 audible stud finders. They are both made by Zircon and called Stud Sensor. One is a basic model that emits an audible tone. The other one will do 3 functions-- find studs, find pipes, find electrical wiring. They both work well on drywall and paneling walls. They do not work good

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Staining Difficult Woods

2006-12-16 Thread Mickey Fixsen
I found this to be an interesting post. However, since this is a list for the blind and how to do things as a blind person, I don't see one single thing that tellls a blind person how to do this job. It may be an exercise in accurate information that serves noone. - Original Message

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Removing Water Spots and Rings from Furniture

2006-12-16 Thread Mickey Fixsen
You can use toothpaste on a soft cloth to buff out white water rings. - Original Message - From: Ray Boyce To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, December 18, 2006 10:49 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Removing Water Spots and Rings from Furniture Hi Removing

Re: [BlindHandyMan] microwave the paint

2006-12-13 Thread Mickey Fixsen
It should not be harmful. I wouldn't eat it, however. - Original Message - From: tunecollector To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2006 12:52 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] microwave the paint Is it dangerous when the enamel paint chips off on the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] hello and 3-way switches

2006-12-11 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Here is the way that I think of this. The hot wire from the panel (black wire) connects to the odd terminal on switch #1. The hot (black) wire that goes to the light fixture, connects to the odd terminal on switch #2. There are 2 wires that simply connect between the other 2 terminals on the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] clock movements

2006-11-30 Thread Mickey Fixsen
There is a clock supply that has all sorts of clock movements. They have one that is designed to run backwards. I don't think it has a pendulum, but they sell a seperate pendulum device that could be used in conjuction with the movement. Here is their information. Klockit N3211 County Rd. H

[BlindHandyMan] serious injury

2006-11-29 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Hi. I know a guy who has full vision and just got the ends of 3 fingers cut off in the dado blade of a table saw. It went down to the first knuckle below the finger nail. He has used one of these saws for years and is very experienced with them. It is a very nasty injury and it is healing

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Patching a radiator.

2006-11-28 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Unfortunately, I don't think you will find a suitable product for this job. Even most epoxy compounds will not effectively bond to plastics, especially in this application. We've tried numerous products over the years for repairing smaller cracks on these radiators than you have, without

Re: [BlindHandyMan] color indicater

2006-11-24 Thread Mickey Fixsen
They don't work very well for this application. There just is not enough surface area on the wire to allow the color identifier to see the proper color. - Original Message - From: Tom Huhn To: blind Sent: Friday, November 24, 2006 11:04 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] color

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Measuring inside diameters

2006-11-17 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Bill, While you are at the hardware store, why don't you pick up a selection of various size screws and bolts so that you can label them and use them for future reference. Maybe, you could pick up a selection of screws from #4 through #12 and a selection of bolts from 3/16 (also a #10)

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Gasket sealer

2006-11-05 Thread Mickey Fixsen
One word of serious caution here. Do NOT use this General purpose RTV sealant from caulking gun tubes on any computer controlled engine that uses an oxygen sensor. You MUST use automotive RTV sealant that is specifically designed to be safe for oxygen sensors. Anything else will kill the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] building up an engine

2006-10-30 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Robert, The first thing one needs to know is how the engine is to be used. There is a huge difference on how the engine components are combined to work together from a street motor to a race motor. Remember that it is the combination of all components of the engine, transmission, rear gear

Re: [BlindHandyMan] removing air from heating system

2006-10-28 Thread Mickey Fixsen
First of all, it sounds to me like you have a poorly designed system. Good to hear that you are planning on redoing the system in the near future. A good plumbing and heating person should be able to correctly solve your problems. To answer this one specific question: Yes, you can get a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] removing air from heating system

2006-10-28 Thread Mickey Fixsen
What part of the system is not heating? Are you sure there aren't any thermostatic control valves on the part of the system that is not heating? If there are, they could be faulty or set to the wrong temperature. - Original Message - From: mark To:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Blown out valve covers

2006-10-27 Thread Mickey Fixsen
You got gas inside the crankcase of the engine when you turned on the key without the gas lines hooked up and this vehicle has an electric fuel pump. It went down through the oil drains in the heads, because the valve covers were not installed. Not exactly sure what set off the accumulated

Re: [BlindHandyMan] identifying black and white wires etc.

2006-10-27 Thread Mickey Fixsen
This is very good information using blind techniques. it should be put on the files page for future reference. We could use a lot more like this. Thanks - Original Message - From: R S Enterprises To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, October 27, 2006 1:38 PM

Re: [BlindHandyMan] door stop

2006-10-27 Thread Mickey Fixsen
John, Kudos to you for your project! All I have to add is that I NEVER get my fingers that close to the saw blade. One rule that I never break on my table saw is: If the work is between the miter slots and the blade, I ALWAYS use push sticks. Congratulations to you!! Be careful. -

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Furnace filters

2006-10-25 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Some of the filters have some sort of reinforcement on one side of them. This could be a net mesh, cardboard bars, wire or plastic egg crate. If there is some sort of extra reinforcement on one side that is not on the other, this is the discharge side of the filter (toward the furnace

Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking smoke co alarms

2006-10-25 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Sorry, not a real answer to your question. What do they say? Danger!! Get the hell out of here!! Again, sorry, but I just couldn't help myself. - Original Message - From: Rob Monitor To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 4:32 PM Subject:

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

2006-10-25 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Lewis, I read with great interest, your 2 posts on how to carve an eagle. I found the descriptions very fun to read and could follow along pretty well. I really applaud your skills with chain saws. What I found missing, however, was how you do this as a blind guy. I use chain saws, quite

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

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] 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] click ruler

2006-10-20 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Ed, The Clickrule comes with 3 12 extensions and will measure up to a total of 48. It costs $65 plus sh from the NFB store. The Rotomatic comes with 3 extensions. 1- 6, 1-- 12, and 1- 18 and will measure up to a total of 42. The price from the NFB store is $50 plus sh. - Original

Re: [BlindHandyMan] ideal tool and equipment shop

2006-10-19 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Lee, There used to be a place here that rented service bays for you to work on your car. It was about 30 years ago. The problem, these days, is that the liability insurance makes this prohibitive. It would be great if we had such a place where every tool we could ever dream of using would

Re: [BlindHandyMan] slip joint leak: I messed up?

2006-10-19 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Tom, Another thing to check is the short piece of pipe that screws onto the big drain piece in the sink. This pipe is called the tailpiece and screws onto the drain basket with a fine thread. this fine thread should have a bit of pipe thread sealant on it and it should be screwed up tight to

Re: [BlindHandyMan] ideal tool and equipment shop

2006-10-19 Thread Mickey Fixsen
There are none of those around here. Do you think they would have a coronary if they had a blind guy show up and want to use the shop? - Original Message - From: John Schwery To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 7:51 AM Subject: Re:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Hot water heater

2006-10-19 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Richard, It would be helpful if you can tell us what type of water heater you have. (eg. electric, gas with a pilot light, gas with electric power vent, etc.) The answer will depend on the type of water heater, since the reset button is different for each type. I will assume that it is not a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Hot water heater

2006-10-19 Thread Mickey Fixsen
, Mickey Fixsen wrote: electric Richard Most [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version

Re: [BlindHandyMan] click ruler or rototmatic ruler

2006-10-19 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Rob, There really is not a better. As others have said there is an accuracy difference. They both have their advantages and disadvantages. The Clickrule is faster to adjust than the Rotomatic to get your measurement. The Clickrule will do inside measurements more easily than the Rotomatic

Re: [BlindHandyMan] blind techniques

2006-10-18 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Thanks to all who replied to this issue. As expected, the responses are extremely varied. If nothing else, it has been interesting. Keep all of the good blind tricks and techniques coming. - Original Message - From: Mickey Fixsen To: Blind Handyman Sent: Tuesday, October

[BlindHandyMan] Accu-rip saw guide

2006-10-18 Thread Mickey Fixsen
I listened to the Handyman show of last week and Don said he was very familiar with and used a circular saw guide from Sears called the Craftsman Accu-rip saw guide. He said that it would take sighted assistance to set it up the first time and get it adjusted to the zero point. He went on to

Re: [BlindHandyMan] blind techniques

2006-10-18 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Message - From: Don To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 5:18 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] blind techniques Mickey, if you don't like the list unsubscribe, just get the hell out...Don - Original Message - From: Mickey Fixsen

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Adventures in Varnish

2006-10-17 Thread Mickey Fixsen
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Mickey Fixsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, October 16, 2006 5:36 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Adventures

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Adventures in Varnish

2006-10-16 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Bill, Congratulations!!! I'm sure that you noticed on coats after the first one, that you don't have to use as much finish and it can be rubbed out further. Btw, I use 400 grit sandpater between coats and be sure to make sure that everything is very clean before applying the next coat. Yes,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Applying finish to wood

2006-10-14 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Tom, No, I have not worked with Spirit Varnish. You can dip the dowel ends in the can if you wish, but you will have way too much on them when you pull them out and they will drip all over and you will have to deal with it anyway. I usually just give end grain a bit more attention when I am

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Applying finish to wood

2006-10-13 Thread Mickey Fixsen
Tom, This is an excellent example of how the sighties don't know didly! You can do exactly what you had in mind with excellent results. As a matter of fact, you will do better than your wife with a brush. Spar varnish is an alkyd varnish with a ultraviolet inhivitor. In real speak, this

Re: [BlindHandyMan] tiny shutoff valves

2006-10-12 Thread Mickey Fixsen
: Re: [BlindHandyMan] tiny shutoff valves Try the pet stores. Ken - Original Message - From: Mickey Fixsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 10:26 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] tiny shutoff valves I tried all

Re: [BlindHandyMan] tiny shutoff valves

2006-10-12 Thread Mickey Fixsen
. - Original Message - From: Mickey Fixsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 10:55 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] tiny shutoff valves Thanks for the suggestion. I've tried this source and the valves are too large for my

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