[BlindHandyMan] Internal Wiring Cables and Connectors of Appliances
Hi Internal wiring - cables and connectors Wiring isn't super glamorous but represents the essential network of roads that interconnect all of the appliance's internal parts and links it to the outside world. Inside the appliance, individual wires (often multicolored to help identify function) or cables (groups of wires combined together in a single sheath or bundle) route power and control signals to the various components. Most are insulated with plastic or rubber coverings but occasionally you will find bare, tinned (solder coated), or plated copper wires. In high temperature appliances like space heaters and toasters, the insulation (if present) will be asbestos (older) or fiberglass. (Rigid uninsulated wires are also commonly found in such applications.) Particles flaking off from either of these materials are a health hazard if you come in contact, inhale, or ingest them. They are also quite fragile and susceptible to damage which may compromise their insulating properties so take care to avoid excessive flexing or repositioning of wires with this type of insulation. Fiberglass insulation is generally loose fitting and looks like woven fabric. Asbestos is light colored, soft, and powdery. Color coding will often be used to make keeping track of the wires easier and to indicate function. However, there is no standard except for the input AC line. Generally, black will be used for Hot, white will be used for Neutral, and green or uninsulated wire will be used for Safety Ground. While this is part of the NEC (Code) for electrical wiring (in the U.S.), it is not always followed inside appliances. You may also find brown for Hot, blue for Neutral, and green with a yellow stripe for Safety Ground. This is used internationally and is quite common for the cordsets of appliances and electronic equipment. Where a non-polarized plug (cordset) is used, either AC wire can be Hot and both wires will typically (but not always) be the same color. Other colors may be used for switched Hot (e.g., red), thermostat control, motor start, solenoid 1, etc. Various combinations of colored stripes may be used as well. Unfortunately, in some cases, you will find that all the wiring is the same color and tracing the circuit becomes a pain in the you-know-what. Where multiple wires need to go from point A to point B along the same path, they will often be combined into a single cable which is bundled using nylon or cloth tie-wraps or run inside a single large flexible plastic sheath. For electronic interconnects and low voltage control and signal wiring, molded flat cables are common (like those for the cables to the diskette and hard drives of your PC). These are quite reliable and can be manufactured at low cost by fully automatic machines. The thickness of the insulation of a wire or cable is not a reliable indication of its capacity or voltage rating. A fat wire may actually have a very skinny central conductor and vice-versa. In some cases, the wire conductor size and voltage rating will be printed on the insulation but this not that common. If replacement is needed, this information will be essential. However, the ampacity (maximum current) can be determined from the size of the metal conductor and for any of the line powered appliances discussed in this document, wire with a 600 V rating should be more than adequate. The type of insulation is critical in appliances that generate heat - including table lamps and other lighting fixtures. There is special high temperature insulated wire (fixture wire) which should be used when replacement is needed. For heating appliances like toasters, hair dryers, and deep friers, fiberglass or high temperature silicone based rubber insulated wire or insulating sleeves must be used should the original wiring need replacement. An appliance repair motor rebuilding shop would be the most likely source - common electronics distributors may not carry this stuff (especially if you only need a couple feet)! Connections between individual wires and between individual wires and other components are most often made by crimp or screw terminals, welding, or press-in contacts. For cables, actual multipin and socket connectors may be used. Common problems: internal wiring conductors broken, corroded, or deteriorated due to heat or moisture. Dirty, corroded, weakened, or damaged connector contacts are common requiring cleaning and reseating or replacement. Damage to insulation from vibration, heat, movement, or even improper manufacture or design is also possible. Careless reassembly during a previous repair could result in pinched broken wires or insulation as well as short circuits between wires, or wiring and sharp sheet metal parts. Testing: Inspect for obvious breaks or wires that have pulled out of their terminations. Integrity of wiring can be determined with a continuity checker or multimeter on a the low ohms scale. Flexing and wiggling
Re: [BlindHandyMan] home remodeling ideas
Just so I am using the right terminology are Joist the 2 by 8 boards that go across the sealing or the floor of the attic.? Also what are partitions? - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 1:57 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] home remodeling ideas The joists then are probably on 24 inch centers. Depending a little on how many partitions are under, 2 by 8 should be quite good. Commonly the sub floor is made of tongue and grooved 5/8th plywood which comes in 4 by 8 foot sheets. I doubt you will be able to get them through the trap door. You may be able to buy planks of ship which has a rabbet along the edges which you nail through to the joist overlapping each piece. You may even be able to buy tongue groove. Traditionally such planks are nailed down diagonally across the joists. If you are going to live in the space then you will either want to bring heat into it or remove the insulation to permit heat to rise into the space. You will then want to keep that heat from contacting the under side of the roof decking unless you live in a moderate climate. Because there is an air conditioner I am guessing you will want to insulate against heat on the roof from heating that space, either way you will need to maintain air circulation under the roof decking. You can leave the insulation over the ceiling for it's sound properties and if you are just using the space for storage then it won't matter much. You may like to bring some more electricity up there, lots of people like to run a radio shack from their attic or model trains, things like that. Have fun! Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Shawn Keen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 9:19 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] home remodeling ideas Okay, I had another look. What do they have for a floor up there now? a board that's probably about 3 foot wide and 8 feet long. that's a guestament. the beams up there are 2 by 8. Only the space just beyond the ladder and too the air conditioning unit is covered right now. Generally you wouldn't be able to get sheets of plywood up through the trap door so you will need to use plank construction. One trouble though is nailing, the joists are probably only 2 by 4 and not rigid enough, hammering and moving about particularly over wider spans like a living room will probably cause movement and cracks in the ceiling plaster or screws or nails to pop. Just guessing but I think the beams up there are about 3 feet apart. I didn't look at all of them but the ones around the opening were. You could screw or use a power nailer. Oh for-sure, . grin screws all the way. Guess I'll be making a trip to home depot next weekend. I just want to get a surface to walk on in place then I can tackle the rest of it. 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 Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.7/409 - Release Date: 4/08/2006 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 Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.7/410 - Release Date: 8/5/2006 To listen to
Re: [BlindHandyMan] home remodeling ideas
If you are able to get a couple of planks up there, three quarters plywood or 2 by 8 or 2 by 10 planks so you can get your weight well distributed across five or six of the 2 by 4 stringers should work fine. You won't come through the ceiling so long as you stay on the planks and by distributing your weight over several of the joists, say 6 at a time a 200 pound man is only applying about 34 lb. per joist. There are probably additional slopers if this is a truss based roof which are also relieving some of the load. If there is already insulation filling the bays I suggest you run the additional insulation bats across the joists to further fill over any gaps and further limit thermal bridging through the joists. Don't forget to leave ventilation space at the eves so air can flow up over the underside of the roof decking Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 9:45 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] home remodeling ideas I'm in the same situation as I find that the insolation in my attic must be under done. I thought of 2x 8 ft halves of ply but crossing that 20x 14 ft above the livingroom was nearly doomed to crack plaster while I lay out bats of insolation. How do we cover this? for material and personal safety? On Sun, 6 Aug 2006, Shawn Keen wrote: Okay, I had another look. What do they have for a floor up there now? a board that's probably about 3 foot wide and 8 feet long. that's a guestament. the beams up there are 2 by 8. Only the space just beyond the ladder and too the air conditioning unit is covered right now. Generally you wouldn't be able to get sheets of plywood up through the trap door so you will need to use plank construction. One trouble though is nailing, the joists are probably only 2 by 4 and not rigid enough, hammering and moving about particularly over wider spans like a living room will probably cause movement and cracks in the ceiling plaster or screws or nails to pop. Just guessing but I think the beams up there are about 3 feet apart. I didn't look at all of them but the ones around the opening were. You could screw or use a power nailer. Oh for-sure, . grin screws all the way. Guess I'll be making a trip to home depot next weekend. I just want to get a surface to walk on in place then I can tackle the rest of it. 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 Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links 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 Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.7/409 - Release Date: 4/08/2006 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 Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just
Re: [BlindHandyMan] home remodeling ideas
Joists refer to horizontal structural members. They are the planks set on edge under a floor or over a ceiling. It gets a little complicated because when talking of a roof frame, the more or less triangular structures now commonly used and known as trusses will call the horizontal members stringers or something else. It is very unusual to have 2 by 8 as the joists over a ceiling except between the stories of a multi-storied home and usually those will be 2 by 10 or more. In a ceiling, 24 inch centres are not unusual even with 2 by 4 construction and these days with engineered trusses there may not even be 2 by 4. Partitions are the walls which separate rooms. The wall between kitchen and livingroom usually provides support for a ceiling particularly if it runs perpendicular to the ceiling joists. Often they are weight bearing walls and should not be removed or if modified, should be reinforced across the tops of doors to help support the weight above. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Shawn Keen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 3:32 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] home remodeling ideas Just so I am using the right terminology are Joist the 2 by 8 boards that go across the sealing or the floor of the attic.? Also what are partitions? - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 1:57 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] home remodeling ideas The joists then are probably on 24 inch centers. Depending a little on how many partitions are under, 2 by 8 should be quite good. Commonly the sub floor is made of tongue and grooved 5/8th plywood which comes in 4 by 8 foot sheets. I doubt you will be able to get them through the trap door. You may be able to buy planks of ship which has a rabbet along the edges which you nail through to the joist overlapping each piece. You may even be able to buy tongue groove. Traditionally such planks are nailed down diagonally across the joists. If you are going to live in the space then you will either want to bring heat into it or remove the insulation to permit heat to rise into the space. You will then want to keep that heat from contacting the under side of the roof decking unless you live in a moderate climate. Because there is an air conditioner I am guessing you will want to insulate against heat on the roof from heating that space, either way you will need to maintain air circulation under the roof decking. You can leave the insulation over the ceiling for it's sound properties and if you are just using the space for storage then it won't matter much. You may like to bring some more electricity up there, lots of people like to run a radio shack from their attic or model trains, things like that. Have fun! Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Shawn Keen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 9:19 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] home remodeling ideas Okay, I had another look. What do they have for a floor up there now? a board that's probably about 3 foot wide and 8 feet long. that's a guestament. the beams up there are 2 by 8. Only the space just beyond the ladder and too the air conditioning unit is covered right now. Generally you wouldn't be able to get sheets of plywood up through the trap door so you will need to use plank construction. One trouble though is nailing, the joists are probably only 2 by 4 and not rigid enough, hammering and moving about particularly over wider spans like a living room will probably cause movement and cracks in the ceiling plaster or screws or nails to pop. Just guessing but I think the beams up there are about 3 feet apart. I didn't look at all of them but the ones around the opening were. You could screw or use a power nailer. Oh for-sure, . grin screws all the way. Guess I'll be making a trip to home depot next weekend. I just want to get a surface to walk on in place then I can tackle the rest of it. 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 Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address
Re: [BlindHandyMan] home remodeling ideas
I see, thanks for the information. This home was built in 1941. back in the time in the U.S when things were built to last! Not acording to who the cheapist contracter was. I'll have to ask my neighbor but I bet his home is the same way with the 2 by 8's. - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 10:15 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] home remodeling ideas Joists refer to horizontal structural members. They are the planks set on edge under a floor or over a ceiling. It gets a little complicated because when talking of a roof frame, the more or less triangular structures now commonly used and known as trusses will call the horizontal members stringers or something else. It is very unusual to have 2 by 8 as the joists over a ceiling except between the stories of a multi-storied home and usually those will be 2 by 10 or more. In a ceiling, 24 inch centres are not unusual even with 2 by 4 construction and these days with engineered trusses there may not even be 2 by 4. Partitions are the walls which separate rooms. The wall between kitchen and livingroom usually provides support for a ceiling particularly if it runs perpendicular to the ceiling joists. Often they are weight bearing walls and should not be removed or if modified, should be reinforced across the tops of doors to help support the weight above. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Shawn Keen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 3:32 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] home remodeling ideas Just so I am using the right terminology are Joist the 2 by 8 boards that go across the sealing or the floor of the attic.? Also what are partitions? - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 1:57 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] home remodeling ideas The joists then are probably on 24 inch centers. Depending a little on how many partitions are under, 2 by 8 should be quite good. Commonly the sub floor is made of tongue and grooved 5/8th plywood which comes in 4 by 8 foot sheets. I doubt you will be able to get them through the trap door. You may be able to buy planks of ship which has a rabbet along the edges which you nail through to the joist overlapping each piece. You may even be able to buy tongue groove. Traditionally such planks are nailed down diagonally across the joists. If you are going to live in the space then you will either want to bring heat into it or remove the insulation to permit heat to rise into the space. You will then want to keep that heat from contacting the under side of the roof decking unless you live in a moderate climate. Because there is an air conditioner I am guessing you will want to insulate against heat on the roof from heating that space, either way you will need to maintain air circulation under the roof decking. You can leave the insulation over the ceiling for it's sound properties and if you are just using the space for storage then it won't matter much. You may like to bring some more electricity up there, lots of people like to run a radio shack from their attic or model trains, things like that. Have fun! Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Shawn Keen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 9:19 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] home remodeling ideas Okay, I had another look. What do they have for a floor up there now? a board that's probably about 3 foot wide and 8 feet long. that's a guestament. the beams up there are 2 by 8. Only the space just beyond the ladder and too the air conditioning unit is covered right now. Generally you wouldn't be able to get sheets of plywood up through the trap door so you will need to use plank construction. One trouble though is nailing, the joists are probably only 2 by 4 and not rigid enough, hammering and moving about particularly over wider spans like a living room will probably cause movement and cracks in the ceiling plaster or screws or nails to pop. Just guessing but I think the beams up there are about 3 feet apart. I didn't look at all of them but the ones around the opening were. You could screw or use a power nailer. Oh for-sure, . grin screws all the way. Guess I'll be making a trip to home depot next weekend. I just want to get a surface to walk on in place then I can tackle the rest of it. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or
Re: [BlindHandyMan] home remodeling ideas
Shawn, Ever give it a thought of putting a window in the gable and bringing up plywood through the opening to cover the floor in the attic? RJ- Original Message - From: Shawn Keen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 9:31 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] home remodeling ideas I see, thanks for the information. This home was built in 1941. back in the time in the U.S when things were built to last! Not acording to who the cheapist contracter was. I'll have to ask my neighbor but I bet his home is the same way with the 2 by 8's. - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 10:15 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] home remodeling ideas Joists refer to horizontal structural members. They are the planks set on edge under a floor or over a ceiling. It gets a little complicated because when talking of a roof frame, the more or less triangular structures now commonly used and known as trusses will call the horizontal members stringers or something else. It is very unusual to have 2 by 8 as the joists over a ceiling except between the stories of a multi-storied home and usually those will be 2 by 10 or more. In a ceiling, 24 inch centres are not unusual even with 2 by 4 construction and these days with engineered trusses there may not even be 2 by 4. Partitions are the walls which separate rooms. The wall between kitchen and livingroom usually provides support for a ceiling particularly if it runs perpendicular to the ceiling joists. Often they are weight bearing walls and should not be removed or if modified, should be reinforced across the tops of doors to help support the weight above. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Shawn Keen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 3:32 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] home remodeling ideas Just so I am using the right terminology are Joist the 2 by 8 boards that go across the sealing or the floor of the attic.? Also what are partitions? - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 1:57 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] home remodeling ideas The joists then are probably on 24 inch centers. Depending a little on how many partitions are under, 2 by 8 should be quite good. Commonly the sub floor is made of tongue and grooved 5/8th plywood which comes in 4 by 8 foot sheets. I doubt you will be able to get them through the trap door. You may be able to buy planks of ship which has a rabbet along the edges which you nail through to the joist overlapping each piece. You may even be able to buy tongue groove. Traditionally such planks are nailed down diagonally across the joists. If you are going to live in the space then you will either want to bring heat into it or remove the insulation to permit heat to rise into the space. You will then want to keep that heat from contacting the under side of the roof decking unless you live in a moderate climate. Because there is an air conditioner I am guessing you will want to insulate against heat on the roof from heating that space, either way you will need to maintain air circulation under the roof decking. You can leave the insulation over the ceiling for it's sound properties and if you are just using the space for storage then it won't matter much. You may like to bring some more electricity up there, lots of people like to run a radio shack from their attic or model trains, things like that. Have fun! Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Shawn Keen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 9:19 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] home remodeling ideas Okay, I had another look. What do they have for a floor up there now? a board that's probably about 3 foot wide and 8 feet long. that's a guestament. the beams up there are 2 by 8. Only the space just beyond the ladder and too the air conditioning unit is covered right now. Generally you wouldn't be able to get sheets of plywood up through the trap door so you will need to use plank construction. One trouble though is nailing, the joists are probably only 2 by 4 and not rigid enough, hammering and moving about particularly over wider spans like a living room will probably cause movement and cracks in the ceiling plaster or screws or nails to pop. Just
Re: [BlindHandyMan] IPOD
Heard some are using a program called juice. Not sure how good it is, but give a search for it on google. Should give up something. At 01:09 PM 8/6/2006, you wrote: Is there any way to make an IPOD accessible? If wrong place please advise Dale [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 Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links Tim trouble Blindeudora list owner. To subscribe or info: http://www.freelists.org/webpage/blindeudora 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 Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] I'm a pack-rat!
A buddy of mine says he has a great place where he keeps all his spare parts and pieces. It's called the hardware store. *GRIN* But, from first-hand experience, if I can't walk to the store, or get there in some other reasonably easy and time efficient way, the hardware store isn't the best place for me to keep all those little bits and pieces. Luckily I have a neighbor who is a pack rat and I can always use his pieces parts. Later. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 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 Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Accessible OBD-II unit
Those that do have additives. Most of them are put in at the station by owner. The none freeze that Sohio and BP had. Came in a can and we had to put one can to one full tanker drop. Sense we sold tanker loads weekly. some tanks had right mix and some either to much or to little. But they held to there gas if it froze. They would pay the tow. At 12:22 PM 8/6/2006, you wrote: I don't know anything about that Trouble but I can tell you that I used to live near a Petro Can refinery at Taylor near Fort St. John in BC and we used to see tankers with all labels, Esso, Shell and of course Petro Can filling up at the same loading docks. If, in fact there are additives as all of the advertising would have us believe the driver must keep them under his seat because it all begins from the same refinery. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Trouble [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 7:33 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Accessible OBD-II unit All I can say about the gas is its not always what the pump says. Before I lost sight. I got the privilege of working in a gas station that moved lots of gas. At that time it was a Sohio named station witch turned BP. Some nights I was the hang around guy. Witch meant I waited for a after hours drop of gas, and this I do know all stations do it! Now depending on how much the truck has to what tank is low the most. Because when they get these drops its always a tank full or almost full. Still the same the gas goes in no matter if its low test to high, tank gets filled. Now your more company ran stations don't do this as much, but do it still. The problem we had at the station was we moved so much gas. That it didn't matter what pump said all pumps had same gas just different prices. Now some station are better at keeping same in tank as comes out, but like the one I was at gas was gas. Oh and they call these boot leg drops. Just ask your station manager, and if he coughs, ignores you or laughs. You know they are getting drops for sure. At 10:28 AM 8/5/2006, you wrote: Hi, Well I no for sure that I need these spark plugs because every time I put something else in there I get something weird wrong with my car. I read a form on line that state this and that's why I have been using them every since. This is what the manufacture put in the car when it comes from the factory. Before they put those spark plugs in my car I couldn't even tell if my car was running. Now I can tell for sure. I'm sure it's not the gas because I'm using a well known gas station which is not owned by forners Otis Blue [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web site: http://www.computerguydirect.com Voice: 414-461-8885 Fax: 414-461-8856 Skype: blueboy402 -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Trouble Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 7:58 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Accessible OBD-II unit Not sure about them, but do know they got accessible software for laptops. All you need is connections for type of car. The software ain't cheap by no means, and have thought about getting it, but not doing those kind of repairs anymore. On some cars if you take the keys and turn them all the way on then back to accessories position. The car starts to beep a code out. This code can be found in manual for what beeps mean. But if your car is shaking at stops. You might want to check the type of gas cheap crap will do this, or maybe timing. As far as spark plugs go. As long as they are rated for the car in use they are just fine. Remember with some name is all your buying. At 04:35 PM 8/4/2006, you wrote: Hi, Could someone tell me if there's an accessible portable diagnostic machine for diagnosing car problems? I'm thinking of purchasing one of those OBD-II machines which helps diagnosing car problems. I would really appreciate some info on this. Otis Blue [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web site: http://www.computerguydirect.com Voice: 414-461-8885 Fax: 414-461-8856 Skype: blueboy402 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 Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete
[BlindHandyMan] Recovering from PRS (Pack Rat Syndrome)
Hi Folks, Well, through the humor, I've actually gotten some good ideas from the list... At least, some good thoughts. I am, indeed, going to rent a dumpster, and just throw out most of what seems like junk to me. Though, the notion that I'll need, within the next day or week, that which I've just tossed strikes real fear in me. I like the thought of accumulating space, instead of stuff. I don't know about anyone else, but with so much clutter, lack of room to move around the workshop, and all sorts of stuff the purpose of which I never knew or have forgotten, I find my workshop to be a foreign and anxiety provoking place... Certainly not what it should be to me. A large part of the problem is other people. Once upon a time, BC (before children), my nobody-allowed-in-my-workshop rule was obeyed. Then, as the kids got older, there was no such thing as a Dad only workshop. So, the kids invaded. Once the mote had been breached, the drawbridge was left down for friends, neighbors, etc. I caved, I crumbled, and somewhere along the line, my workshop became a community workshop. That has to stop. And, I don't care if it makes me look like a selfish jerk. The workshop of a person who is blind needs to be left to his/her own organization of it. I'm not lessening the impact of my own pack ratitis, but that pack ratitis has been severely exacerbated by the invasion of my workshop by others. The simple rule of clean up and put things back where you find them has never been adhered to in this workshop. I'm going to put my foot down... I just hope its not on a sawblade! --Barry 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 Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[BlindHandyMan] all purpose handsaw
What can yall recommend for a good all purpose hand saw? I'm not really interested in major woodworking, just the occasional board cutting. Thanks. [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 Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Recovering from PRS (Pack Rat Syndrome)
I don't think it's a blind sighted thing. My wife is sighted and I am the biggest pack rat. She is one too but not as much as I am. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. To subscribe to my group send an email to, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Antique electronics site: http://www.funwithtubes.net. Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com. - Original Message - From: Robert J. Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 3:56 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Recovering from PRS (Pack Rat Syndrome) I of cource am blind and my wife is sighted. She is the pack rat. I would much rather collect space. On a serious note I find it very distressing that she continues to add to the clutter and guess what I am the one told well put it away. There is no such thing in our house as away any more. All the closets and all the shelves and cabinets are stuffed. Am I wrong in thinking that this senario is quite unjust. Do you think the issue here is a blind sighted thing or simply a pack rat/space rat thing, or perhaps a bit of both? 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 Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links 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 Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[BlindHandyMan] How to Determine the Pitch of Your Roof
Hi Measuring your roof's pitch isn't as daunting as you might think. The pitch, or slope, of a roof is expressed as the distance a roof rises vertically over a 12-inch horizontal distance. So a roof that rises 6 inches vertically for every 12 inches horizontally has a 6/12 pitch. Steps: 1. Set your ladder on the side of your house so that you can safely access the downslope edge of the roof. (As you face the house, the roof should slope up from right to left or from left to right, not away from you.) You should be able to reach the edge from the ladder; you won't need to get on the roof to do this. 2. Hold a framing square up against the roofline so that the long end of the L points toward the center of the roof and the short end points toward the ground. Essentially, you're forming a right triangle with the long and short sides of the framing square - the roof edge forms the hypotenuse, or third side. 3. Position the framing square so that the long end (the end that makes the horizontal line of your right triangle) meets the edge of the roof at the 12-inch mark. 4. Level the square horizontally. 5. Read the measurement on the short end (which is standing up vertically from the roof). 6. Remember: Rise over run. The rise is the measure on the vertical leg; the run is the 12-inch measurement on the horizontal leg. So if the vertical measurement is 5, the roof has a 5/12 pitch. Tips: Some framing squares have measurements on both edges. Read the measurements on the inside edges if this is the case. To match the pitch, simply use the same measurements on the object you're matching it to. For example, a frame for a basketball hoop should have a 5/12 pitch if it were to go on the roof in the above example. To do that, level the vertical object (the backboard, in this case) and measure out horizontally 12 inches. At that 12-inch point, the frame should be 5 inches above the ground. ** This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not disclose or use the information contained in it. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and delete the e-mail. Any content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of Eraring Energy must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by Eraring Energy. No warranty is made that the e-mail or attachment(s) are free from computer virus or other defect. ** [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 Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[BlindHandyMan] How to Install a Closet Rod
Hi When is a hang-up good? When it's a secure rod or pole to hang your clothes on. Here's how to make sure those clothes and what they're hanging from stay put. Steps: 1. Decide how much weight you'll need this closet rod to support. Your choices may be anything from a simple tension rod for hanging a few light items in a narrow closet to a heavy wooden pole whose supports are attached to wall studs for holding heavy clothes in a wider space. 2. Inspect the area where you'll attach the rod supports. For a wooden pole, the rod supports are typically round plates that attach flat to the wall, with a place for the ends of the rod to fit in. 3. Choose appropriate hardware to attach the supports to the wall. There are different sorts of anchors to attach to plaster, drywall, wood, or even brick or masonry. 4. Choose a rod that can be adjusted to fit into the closet space. Or have a wooden rod cut, or cut it yourself to fit into the space. 5. Choose a height to hang the rod. This can vary depending on a number of factors: the length of the clothes, whether you're going to hang another rod below the first one, and whether this is a child's closet, among other things (see Tips). 6. Choose a depth for the rod - how far it will hang from the back wall of the closet (see Tips). 7. Measure from the back wall to where you'll anchor the rod. Make a light pencil mark on one side of the rod support. This is only for depth, not height. 8. Measure from the floor up to where you'll anchor the rod, on each wall, at the depth you just marked. Make a light pencil mark at the bottom of the rod support when you've measured. 9. Attach the rod supports to the walls with the appropriate anchors. 10. Place the rod in the supports. Tips: A single rod may not be the answer to all of your closet-organizing challenges. Consider installing or having installed a closet-organizer system that includes shelves, drawers and baskets, too. In a standard 22- to 24-inch-deep closet, the clothes rod is usually hung about 12 inches from the back wall. For full-length clothes, hang the rod about 65 to 68 inches from the floor. For double rods, hang the top rod about 75 to 80 inches from the floor and the bottom one about 36 to 40 inches from the floor. ** This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not disclose or use the information contained in it. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and delete the e-mail. Any content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of Eraring Energy must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by Eraring Energy. No warranty is made that the e-mail or attachment(s) are free from computer virus or other defect. ** [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 Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work?
I'm not one to be stumped about things like this but I'm forced to throw in the towel and ask for help. A couple of weeks ago I bought a head set with a microphone at Staples. The mic wouldn't work with my computer. Then I found it wouldn't work with my mixer, a tape recorder, or a portable PA speaker. Concluding the mic was bad I took it back. Today I bought another head set at Wal-Mart. Upon testing I find that it doesn't work with anything I plug it into. The odds of getting two bad mics in a row are pretty small although possible. Does anybody have any theories, S W A G s, or shots in the dark? Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. To subscribe to my group send an email to, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Antique electronics site: http://www.funwithtubes.net. Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com. 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 Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[BlindHandyMan] How ton Understand the Parts of a Deck
Hi Constructing a deck will be much easier once you are familiar with the correct terms for the various elements of a deck. Though there are some differences between attached decks and freestanding decks, for the most part the following elements remain the same. Steps: 1. Concrete support footings: These provide the base for the pier blocks and the posts. Building codes determine the exact size and spacing. Footings are cast in place in undisturbed soil. In some areas you may need to add gravel for drainage. 2. Concrete pier blocks: These attach to the footings and provide support for the posts. Pre-made concrete pier blocks come with cast-in-place straps or post anchors. If you cast your own blocks, attach post anchors to them. 3. Posts: These are generally made from 4x4s. Anchor them to the concrete piers in order to provide support for the beams and joists. 4. Ledgers: These large 2 by 8 boards attach to the house or an adjoining solid structure. They provide support for the beams or joists. 5. Beams: These provide support for the joists. When you build an attached deck, one beam will sit opposite the ledger. For a freestanding deck, this beam will take the place of a ledger. Beams can sit directly on a post or can fit into the post. They are usually built of solid lumber - 4x6s or 4x8s. 6. Joists: These provide support for the decking and allow you to lay decking that wouldn't span from beam to beam. Joists can be attached directly to the ledger and beam (or beams) or they can sit on top of them. 7. Rim joists: These provide a finishing touch to the edges of a deck's substructure by covering the ends of the joists. 8. Bracing: These provide added support for tall posts and deck substructures. Blocking (lumber nailed between joists) helps reinforce joists and prevents them from twisting or buckling. Check building codes for bracing and blocking requirements. 9. Decking: This is the finished top of a deck, generally made with 2x6s. The pattern you choose for decking will affect the substructure and the overall look of the deck. Redwood, cedar, and pressure-treated pine are traditionally used for decking; newer synthetic materials that resemble these products are also available. ** This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not disclose or use the information contained in it. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and delete the e-mail. Any content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of Eraring Energy must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by Eraring Energy. No warranty is made that the e-mail or attachment(s) are free from computer virus or other defect. ** [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 Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Recovering from PRS (Pack Rat Syndrome)
William, you're toying with the emotions of a vulnerable and desperate man! I've just made the gut-wrenching decision to rid my life of all UHUP (Useless hardware of Unknown Purpose). I need support! Not temptation! Not only am I going to throw this stuff away, I'm going to do it with a vengeance. I'm not simply going to place it in a dumpster, I'm going to slam it into that dumpster like a stuffed basketball at the buzzer! I'm going to whistle while I work. I'm going to go about this with a tooth-gnashing sneer on my face. Hah! Take that, you crappy old 2-foot piece of conduit! You thought you could just lay around my workshop, useless, good for nothing, leftover from a project almost 20 years ago! Well, time's up. No more rolling out into my work space, no more tripping me. You're outa here! I've seen the light... Or, at least I hope to, once the windowsill in my basement workshop is freed from its clutter. I feel better already. I know all this clutter has been laughing at me behind my back for years. Oh sure, when I open the door and turn on the light, everything's quiet, nothing moves. But, when I leave, that's when it starts. All that junk is down there, moving around, finding new ways to trip me up. Well, I've had it! No more! This clutter is gonna be sorry it ever had the audacity to invade Barry Levine's workshop. --Barry -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of William Stephan Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 3:37 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Recovering from PRS (Pack Rat Syndrome) Barry! Barry, wait, wait! For your own sake you absolutely should remove **all** hardware from anything you throw out. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- From: Barry Levine[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 8/7/06 2:31:09 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Recovering from PRS (Pack Rat Syndrome) Hi Folks, Well, through the humor, I've actually gotten some good ideas from the list... At least, some good thoughts. I am, indeed, going to rent a dumpster, and just throw out most of what seems like junk to me. Though, the notion that I'll need, within the next day or week, that which I've just tossed strikes real fear in me. I like the thought of accumulating space, instead of stuff. I don't know about anyone else, but with so much clutter, lack of room to move around the workshop, and all sorts of stuff the purpose of which I never knew or have forgotten, I find my workshop to be a foreign and anxiety provoking place... Certainly not what it should be to me. A large part of the problem is other people. Once upon a time, BC (before children), my nobody-allowed-in-my-workshop rule was obeyed. Then, as the kids got older, there was no such thing as a Dad only workshop. So, the kids invaded. Once the mote had been breached, the drawbridge was left down for friends, neighbors, etc. I caved, I crumbled, and somewhere along the line, my workshop became a community workshop. That has to stop. And, I don't care if it makes me look like a selfish jerk. The workshop of a person who is blind needs to be left to his/her own organization of it. I'm not lessening the impact of my own pack ratitis, but that pack ratitis has been severely exacerbated by the invasion of my workshop by others. The simple rule of clean up and put things back where you find them has never been adhered to in this workshop. I'm going to put my foot down... I just hope its not on a sawblade! --Barry 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 Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links 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 Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Recovering from PRS (Pack Rat Syndrome)
Max I guess my point is, How much of my frustration with my wife's clutter has to do with my being blind and having to be careful not to cause a land slide every time I need to find some thing. Do you think if I was sighted I would be any less frustrated. that's what I meant by a blind sighted thing. 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 Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work?
Max, I have been able to plug in mics that have standard mini jacks, 1/8-in plugs, into sound cards that I have had through the years and they have worked. I know some sounds cards have rca plugs and others have different size jacks other than the 1/8-in plug. earlier, Max Robinson, wrote: I'm not one to be stumped about things like this but I'm forced to throw in the towel and ask for help. A couple of weeks ago I bought a head set with a microphone at Staples. The mic wouldn't work with my computer. Then I found it wouldn't work with my mixer, a tape recorder, or a portable PA speaker. Concluding the mic was bad I took it back. Today I bought another head set at Wal-Mart. Upon testing I find that it doesn't work with anything I plug it into. The odds of getting two bad mics in a row are pretty small although possible. Does anybody have any theories, S W A G s, or shots in the dark? Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. To subscribe to my group send an email to, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Antique electronics site: http://www.funwithtubes.net. Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com. 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 Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links John 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 Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Recovering from PRS (Pack Rat Syndrome)
Barry, NO! Wait! That piece of 2 foot conduit is of a type which is no longer made and can not be replaced. You have similar conduit in your house now and if you have to match the conduit for whatever reason you will not be able to do it unless you keep that 2 foot piece. (ROFL) Wait another second Barry, isn't that castor laying over there the only one which will match the 3 which are on that roll around table over there in the corner. When the time comes (if it ever does) to actually fix that table then you will not have the correct castor and you would have to go out and buy 4 new ones. Just look at the waste you are creating Cy, the Ancient Okie, President, Oklahoma Pack Rats Anonymous -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Barry Levine Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 5:14 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Recovering from PRS (Pack Rat Syndrome) William, you're toying with the emotions of a vulnerable and desperate man! I've just made the gut-wrenching decision to rid my life of all UHUP (Useless hardware of Unknown Purpose). I need support! Not temptation! Not only am I going to throw this stuff away, I'm going to do it with a vengeance. I'm not simply going to place it in a dumpster, I'm going to slam it into that dumpster like a stuffed basketball at the buzzer! I'm going to whistle while I work. I'm going to go about this with a tooth-gnashing sneer on my face. Hah! Take that, you crappy old 2-foot piece of conduit! You thought you could just lay around my workshop, useless, good for nothing, leftover from a project almost 20 years ago! Well, time's up. No more rolling out into my work space, no more tripping me. You're outa here! I've seen the light... Or, at least I hope to, once the windowsill in my basement workshop is freed from its clutter. I feel better already. I know all this clutter has been laughing at me behind my back for years. Oh sure, when I open the door and turn on the light, everything's quiet, nothing moves. But, when I leave, that's when it starts. All that junk is down there, moving around, finding new ways to trip me up. Well, I've had it! No more! This clutter is gonna be sorry it ever had the audacity to invade Barry Levine's workshop. --Barry -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of William Stephan Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 3:37 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Recovering from PRS (Pack Rat Syndrome) Barry! Barry, wait, wait! For your own sake you absolutely should remove **all** hardware from anything you throw out. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- From: Barry Levine[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 8/7/06 2:31:09 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Recovering from PRS (Pack Rat Syndrome) Hi Folks, Well, through the humor, I've actually gotten some good ideas from the list... At least, some good thoughts. I am, indeed, going to rent a dumpster, and just throw out most of what seems like junk to me. Though, the notion that I'll need, within the next day or week, that which I've just tossed strikes real fear in me. I like the thought of accumulating space, instead of stuff. I don't know about anyone else, but with so much clutter, lack of room to move around the workshop, and all sorts of stuff the purpose of which I never knew or have forgotten, I find my workshop to be a foreign and anxiety provoking place... Certainly not what it should be to me. A large part of the problem is other people. Once upon a time, BC (before children), my nobody-allowed-in-my-workshop rule was obeyed. Then, as the kids got older, there was no such thing as a Dad only workshop. So, the kids invaded. Once the mote had been breached, the drawbridge was left down for friends, neighbors, etc. I caved, I crumbled, and somewhere along the line, my workshop became a community workshop. That has to stop. And, I don't care if it makes me look like a selfish jerk. The workshop of a person who is blind needs to be left to his/her own organization of it. I'm not lessening the impact of my own pack ratitis, but that pack ratitis has been severely exacerbated by the invasion of my workshop by others. The simple rule of clean up and put things back where you find them has never been adhered to in this workshop. I'm going to put my foot down... I just hope its not on a sawblade! --Barry 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 Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Barefoot mowing
Now Cliff, You have gone and ruined it. I will not be happy until I can just sit on a nice sandy creek bank and listen to the water gently flowing by. The coolness of that old Willow treen and the smell of some fish cooking on a plank which is facing the bed of hot coals just makes me want to start looking in earnest for that place Cy, the Ancient Okie... -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 4:54 PM To: blindhandyman Subject: Fw: [BlindHandyMan] Barefoot mowing Dear Cy: I have always known that the sound of a creek, splashing along, was so nice and you are correct, few if any sharp stones and no chiggers. A very good suggestion! Yours Truly, Clifford Wilson - Original Message - From: Cy Selfridge [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 7:50 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Barefoot mowing No Cliff, I can not say that I have ever rolled around (intentionally) in a gravel path. (LOL) How about a compromise, a sand bar or sandy beach? Perhaps a nice, cool sandy creek bank with a clear running stream? Yup, no sharp pain and no Chiggers either (watch out for those Mosquitoes though... Well, at least the Mosquitoes can be controlled with some Citronella candles. It also (sorta) makes a nice mood light. Cy, the Ancient Okie... -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of clifford Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 5:59 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Barefoot mowing Dear Cy: I have had the experience of having chigger bites in sensitive parts, but have you ever frolicked in a gravel road or path? Yours Truly, Clifford Wilson - Original Message - From: Cy Selfridge [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 6:36 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Barefoot mowing Clifford, My good friend, somehow I do not think that you have ever had a chigger bite you where you might want to frolic. (LOL) When I moved back to Oklahoma in 1993 I was re-inoculated by the friendly chiggers. Around my waistband it looked like I had a double wreath of large grapes. I had welts which were a good 3/4 inch across all around my poor body. (LOL) Now, at that time I did not see the humor in all that. Yup, you could rool in the grass if you wish but, for me, I think not. (smile - scratch, scratch) Cy, the Ancient Okie... -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of clifford Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 10:59 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Barefoot mowing Dear Robert: Rocking on is a short time solution. In this area of the country, soils tend to be acidic and applying lime is a necessary requirement in order to obtain a good stand of grass. Instead of lime, one can cover the area with lime stone/gravel and given enough time, a nice stand of grass or volunteer weeds will appear. This approach does yield a firm lawn, where vehicular traffic will not mar up, mowing can be a problem if the blades are too low or the ground is uneven, as you will get a shower of stones when the mower picks up the underlying gravel. One other issue should be pointed out, and that is your lady friends will not enjoy frolicking in the gravel. Grass, according to reports, is a much more friendly environment for socializing, even with the chiggers. Yours Truly, Clifford Wilson - Original Message - From: Robert J. Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 1:27 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Barefoot mowing All right now listen up close. I have the salution to mowing the yard. Pick up the phone and find the nearest gravel yard and have them come out with the appropriate amount of what ever type of rock you would like to replace your grass with. Rock on. 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 Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work?
John wrote. Max, one indication you can get from the mic is to plug it into an output jack on a radio or cassette machine. Even though it is a mic, it will act like a speaker, in other words, the reverse of what it usually does. Or, if you have a recorder, try it in it. I haven't tried that and I hesitate to do so. Mics aren't designed for that much diaphragm deflection and can be damaged by that practice. I have plugged the headphone jack into a mic input and the phones do work as a mic. That works with the mixer, tape recorder and portable PA. When I plug into the computer, nothing. Maybe I've got two problems? Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net. Vacuum tube ite: http://www.funwithtubes.net. Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com. To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: John Schwery [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 8:17 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work? Max, one indication you can get from the mic is to plug it into an output jack on a radio or cassette machine. Even though it is a mic, it will act like a speaker, in other words, the reverse of what it usually does. Or, if you have a recorder, try it in it. earlier, Max Robinson, wrote: Well, I did the usual thing and didn't give much detail. The mic plug is a 1/8 T R S, what some call a stereo plug. I assume the microphone is connected between the tip and the ring. I have a Mackie mixer which has T R S jacks on it. They are 1/4 inch but I have an adapter. When I plug into the mixer, nothing. Does that mean this mic is bad too and I should take it back? I have gone into the mixer software on my computer and unmuted the mic channel and turned up the gain. When I do that I can hear the white noise from the preamp on the sound card. There is nothing from the mic except a little pop when I plug it in. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net. Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net. Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com. To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: John Schwery [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 6:04 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work? Max, I have been able to plug in mics that have standard mini jacks, 1/8-in plugs, into sound cards that I have had through the years and they have worked. I know some sounds cards have rca plugs and others have different size jacks other than the 1/8-in plug. earlier, Max Robinson, wrote: I'm not one to be stumped about things like this but I'm forced to throw in the towel and ask for help. A couple of weeks ago I bought a head set with a microphone at Staples. The mic wouldn't work with my computer. Then I found it wouldn't work with my mixer, a tape recorder, or a portable PA speaker. Concluding the mic was bad I took it back. Today I bought another head set at Wal-Mart. Upon testing I find that it doesn't work with anything I plug it into. The odds of getting two bad mics in a row are pretty small although possible. Does anybody have any theories, S W A G s, or shots in the dark? Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. To subscribe to my group send an email to, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Antique electronics site: http://www.funwithtubes.net. Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com. 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 Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links John 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 Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address:
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work?
yes, Dale, there are two separate plugs. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net. Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net. Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com. To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 10:24 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work? You have a bad microphone! Actually one test though not a nice one is to plug the mike into an earphone outlet. Be gentle with the volume control but you should hear sounds from it much like you would the earphone side of the circuit. I assume there are two jacks, one each for headphone and mike. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Max Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 7:01 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work? Well, I did the usual thing and didn't give much detail. The mic plug is a 1/8 T R S, what some call a stereo plug. I assume the microphone is connected between the tip and the ring. I have a Mackie mixer which has T R S jacks on it. They are 1/4 inch but I have an adapter. When I plug into the mixer, nothing. Does that mean this mic is bad too and I should take it back? I have gone into the mixer software on my computer and unmuted the mic channel and turned up the gain. When I do that I can hear the white noise from the preamp on the sound card. There is nothing from the mic except a little pop when I plug it in. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net. Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net. Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com. To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: John Schwery [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 6:04 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work? Max, I have been able to plug in mics that have standard mini jacks, 1/8-in plugs, into sound cards that I have had through the years and they have worked. I know some sounds cards have rca plugs and others have different size jacks other than the 1/8-in plug. earlier, Max Robinson, wrote: I'm not one to be stumped about things like this but I'm forced to throw in the towel and ask for help. A couple of weeks ago I bought a head set with a microphone at Staples. The mic wouldn't work with my computer. Then I found it wouldn't work with my mixer, a tape recorder, or a portable PA speaker. Concluding the mic was bad I took it back. Today I bought another head set at Wal-Mart. Upon testing I find that it doesn't work with anything I plug it into. The odds of getting two bad mics in a row are pretty small although possible. Does anybody have any theories, S W A G s, or shots in the dark? Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. To subscribe to my group send an email to, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Antique electronics site: http://www.funwithtubes.net. Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com. 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 Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links John 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 Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work?
Can you make the headphone work as a mike? One should even in a stereo set. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Max Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 7:52 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work? yes, Dale, there are two separate plugs. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net. Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net. Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com. To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 10:24 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work? You have a bad microphone! Actually one test though not a nice one is to plug the mike into an earphone outlet. Be gentle with the volume control but you should hear sounds from it much like you would the earphone side of the circuit. I assume there are two jacks, one each for headphone and mike. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Max Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 7:01 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work? Well, I did the usual thing and didn't give much detail. The mic plug is a 1/8 T R S, what some call a stereo plug. I assume the microphone is connected between the tip and the ring. I have a Mackie mixer which has T R S jacks on it. They are 1/4 inch but I have an adapter. When I plug into the mixer, nothing. Does that mean this mic is bad too and I should take it back? I have gone into the mixer software on my computer and unmuted the mic channel and turned up the gain. When I do that I can hear the white noise from the preamp on the sound card. There is nothing from the mic except a little pop when I plug it in. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net. Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net. Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com. To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: John Schwery [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 6:04 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work? Max, I have been able to plug in mics that have standard mini jacks, 1/8-in plugs, into sound cards that I have had through the years and they have worked. I know some sounds cards have rca plugs and others have different size jacks other than the 1/8-in plug. earlier, Max Robinson, wrote: I'm not one to be stumped about things like this but I'm forced to throw in the towel and ask for help. A couple of weeks ago I bought a head set with a microphone at Staples. The mic wouldn't work with my computer. Then I found it wouldn't work with my mixer, a tape recorder, or a portable PA speaker. Concluding the mic was bad I took it back. Today I bought another head set at Wal-Mart. Upon testing I find that it doesn't work with anything I plug it into. The odds of getting two bad mics in a row are pretty small although possible. Does anybody have any theories, S W A G s, or shots in the dark? Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. To subscribe to my group send an email to, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Antique electronics site: http://www.funwithtubes.net. Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com. 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 Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links John 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 Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is.
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Recovering from PRS (Pack Rat Syndrome)
Dear OPRA president thank you for the pearls of wisdom. If I ever get my coffee in bed I will know that I am in deep trouble. If I could ever aford it I do often have the sinister thought to load up the thruck with an inordanent amount of junk at every garage sale she wants to stop at. It does not have to be any thing I want just a lot of junk just to drive home the point that, yes there is such a point where too much is too much. Only problem is that I think that plan would blow up in my face big time. I think I should build her a 100 foot by 60 foot musium for all of her treasures 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 Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Skill Saw
Hi Jewel Can you tell me is this is a Chain Saw or a Table Saw. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jewel Blanch Sent: Tuesday, 8 August 2006 12:47 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Skill Saw Tell me: clever folk: why is it that when I try to use my skill saw, I get so far and then instead of the blade progressing onward, it springs back? Am I pushing it crooked? Jewel 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 Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links ** This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not disclose or use the information contained in it. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and delete the e-mail. Any content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of Eraring Energy must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by Eraring Energy. No warranty is made that the e-mail or attachment(s) are free from computer virus or other defect. ** 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 Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Skill Saw
Table saw? what is that? a tiny circular saw that is fixed to a table and you push the timber under it? If that is what a table saw is: no: it isn't. I hold it in my hand and push it forward through the piece of stationary timber. I haven't tried sculpting with my chainsaw yet, but for mundane tasks like sawing up firewood or delimbing trees, I am quite a whiz! Jewel - Original Message - From: Boyce, Ray [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 3:06 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Skill Saw Hi Jewel Can you tell me is this is a Chain Saw or a Table Saw. -Original 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 Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Kickback Explained for Chain Table and Circular Saws h
Thank you very much Ray and Dale for explaining the possible reasons for my skill saw springing back rather than proceeding quietly forward through the piece of timber. Jewel - 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 Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] IPOD
I like listening to BBC programmes, and, seeing that dear old Aunty Beeb is trialling IPOD, and one of the three programs mentioned as being popular with BBC listeners was Juice, I downloaded and installed it. However, upon reflection, I decided that IPOD was not really for me, so uninstalled it. It did occur to me that the designer's choice of a * lemon as a logo was a little unfortunate if he wished to engender a feeling of confidence in his creation among those who were thinking of using Juice as their IPOD program of choice. Jewel - Original Message - From: Trouble [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 3:06 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] IPOD Heard some are using a program called juice. Not sure how good it is, but give a search for it on google. Should give up something. At 01:09 PM 8/6/2006, you wrote: Is there any way to make an IPOD accessible? If wrong place please advise Dale [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 Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links Tim trouble Blindeudora list owner. To subscribe or info: http://www.freelists.org/webpage/blindeudora 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 Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.5/404 - Release Date: 31/07/06 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 Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
