: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Re: another measuring device:
People seem to be getting hung up on the half flat part of this design.
Firstly, what is the real reason for the half flat to begin with? Is it
just so that the set screw has something flat to rest against? You don't
need to do
Of Tom Vos
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 8:02 PM
To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Re: another measuring device:
You've got some good ideas here.
The reason for the flat side of the dowel is to allow a nut to fit between
, 2009 3:59 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Re: another measuring device:
Oh for instance, you set your table saw's fence by laying a 1 by 4 on edge,
so that it will cut as thick as that board, then you lay it down and run it
through. Equal square, as thick
: [BlindHandyMan] Re: another measuring device:
Not necessary, but one will keep the dowel from sliding all the way out.
The other keeps it from sliding all the way in, and provides a mounting
for
whatever kind of end you put on it
I put a matching piece of pvc on mine, but someone had a good
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Tom Vos
Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2009 9:19 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Re: another measuring device:
Not necessary, but one will keep the dowel from sliding all
.
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Alan Terrie Robbins
Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2009 06:55
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Re: another measuring device:
I like all your ideas
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Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Re: another measuring device:
Have a couple locking tape measures, and I've had sighted people file
knotches in them at the inch marks on one side and at the foot marks on the
other. It's true you can't read the thing accurately enough to set up a
cut
It is not necessary to have full round ends either is it?
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From: Tom Fowle
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2009 11:02 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Re: another measuring device:
tom,
I don't think you could do
: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Tom Vos
Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 8:26 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Re: another measuring device:
It never occurred to me that half round was available. That would simplify
well the square stick is a good idea but you will have to glue a stop on the
back end so you don't have to keep messing with putting it back in.
toms original idea solved that problem.
Jim
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Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Re: another measuring device:
It is not necessary to have full round ends either is it?
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From: Tom Fowle
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2009 11:02 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Re: another measuring
]on Behalf Of Tom Hodges
Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2009 2:58 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Re: another measuring device:
Hello Tom. I just spent about an hour and a half at Lowes playing around
with the dowels and plastic pipes.
Here's what I found
saying many half round sizes are available.
Regards, Tom H.
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Tom Vos
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 8:02 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Re: another measuring device
I see what you mean about needing the nut on the inside, and thus the
flattening of the dowel. There are so many ways to construct this device.
You could appoxy the nut to the outside of the PVC tube and then not worry
about flattening the dowel. You could cut a slot in the PVC, then have a
stuff.
Best Regards. Tom H.
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Dan Rossi
Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 11:27 AM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Re: another measuring device:
I see what you mean
I guess I have the lazy mans' way. I just use a length of T track and I can
lock it by turning the star knob.
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From: Dan Rossi
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 11:27 AM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Re: another measuring
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 1:58 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Re: another measuring device:
I don't know what that is. I just asked my handyman neighbor and he doesn't
know what is either. So, I guess we'll have to do it the hard way. Grin
Regards, Tom H
tools.
Maybe my 4th.
Think I bought drillpress, sander and compound miter first.
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From: Tom Hodges
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 7:35 AM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Re: another measuring device:
First of all, I
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Re: another measuring device:
I see what you mean about needing the nut on the inside, and thus the
flattening of the dowel. There are so many ways to construct this device.
You could appoxy the nut to the outside of the PVC tube and then not worry
about
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Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Re: another measuring device:
Hi Tom. Sounds like you have a lot of people interested in your clever
measuring device. I have a question. Don't they sell half round that would
fit into the pipe? If so, you could cut two, one inch pieces off and glue
the toggle down to lock or
raise it to unlock the measure. All parts are available from Lee Valley.
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From: Dan Rossi
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 10:48 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Re: another measuring device:
Tom
People seem to be getting hung up on the half flat part of this design.
Firstly, what is the real reason for the half flat to begin with? Is it
just so that the set screw has something flat to rest against? You don't
need to do more than slightly flattening one surface to do that. I would
Or, use a cam where the rod exits the tube and then you can just twist the
rod and lock it in place, no set screw required. Just like an adjustable
ski or trekking pole.
--
Blue skies.
Dan Rossi
Carnegie Mellon University.
E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu
Tel:(412) 268-9081
PM
To: blindHandyMan
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Re: another measuring device:
People seem to be getting hung up on the half flat part of this design.
Firstly, what is the real reason for the half flat to begin with? Is it
just so that the set screw has something flat to rest against
I agree. I think we should do everything we cqan to make it more
complicated and harder to build. Then we can come back here on the list and
figure out how to simplify it again.
That will work for me cause I don't have much going on this month anyway.
Grin.
Regards, Tom
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Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 1:30 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Re: another measuring device:
Dan. I think the reason for making one side of the dowel flat is to
provide
room inside the pipe for a nut, so the bolt can screw into the nut to hold
the end of the bolt against
Tom,
Your metal tubing idea would be a good one. I don't do much metal work, but
this would be a great way to go.
If I had to flatten a side of the dowel by hand I would probably work it
with a rasp, with the dowel clamped hear the edge of my work bench. After I
got part of it flattened, maybe I
You've got some good ideas here.
The reason for the flat side of the dowel is to allow a nut to fit between
the dowel and the pvc.
The small bolt I use for a set screw goes through a hold in the pvc, and
threads into the nut.
When I keep tightening the bolt, it threads through the nut and clamps
12:57 PM
To: blindHandyMan
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Re: another measuring device:
Or, use a cam where the rod exits the tube and then you can just twist the
rod and lock it in place, no set screw required. Just like an adjustable
ski or trekking pole.
--
Blue skies.
Dan Rossi
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