Re: [BlindHandyMan] Getting the Most from Your Wheelchair Batteries

Now this is a keeper all right. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: Ray Boyce [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 11:27 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Getting the Most from Your Wheelchair Batteries Wheelchair

[BlindHandyMan] Brown Outs and Black Outs Explained

A brownout occurs when the power supplier reduces electrical voltage. This is done to force our appliances and lights to use less electrical power (watts). The lights will dim slightly. Generally, voltage reductions are advertised on radio and television. When they occur take the following steps:

[BlindHandyMan] Controlling Bees

There are many species of bees, and virtually all are beneficial through their activity as pollinators. However, since bees are capable of stinging, they can cause a considerable nuisance problem. Bees, as a group can be distinguished from wasps by the covering of dense, plumose body hairs.

[BlindHandyMan] Did You Know, Arsenic is present in the earth's crust

ARSENIC Arsenic (As) is a silver-gray metal that gained much of its notoriety because of its historical use as a human poison (approximately 70 to 180 milligrams of arsenic is fatal to an adult). Arsenic is present in the earth's crust at an average concentration of 2 to 5 mg/kg, with low

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Did You Know, Arsenic is present in the earth's crust

Did you know that is the ingredient in anti freeze that makes it so toxic? It isn't present in the newer echo friendly formulas but it was added to help harden the copper tubes in radiators. Don't know what gave anti freeze the sweet taste that attracted animals tempting them to drink it.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Did You Know, Arsenic is present in the earth's crust

The sweet taste comes from the glycerol and the toxicity comes from the denatured alcohol. Both are still present and animals (and people too) still die when they drink it in sufficient quantities. Now you really know! - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy To:

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Did You Know, Arsenic is present in the earth's crust

I wonder if you can find old lace in the Earth's crust, as well? Sorry... sometimes I just can't help myself. --Barry -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Kennedy Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2008 5:48 PM To:

[BlindHandyMan] Dissolving shellac

Hi, Sorry for cross posting to the list and to Larry however I need a little assistance. I want to make up a two pound cut of dark garnet shellac. Usually you would measure out the volume of alcohol and the weight of shellac flakes however I don't have a suitable scale or the time to acquire

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Dissolving shellac

Hi Dale I hope this helps. balance of the alcohol. The consistency of shellac is determined by cut. A 3 lb. cut would be 3 lbs. of shellac flakes per one gallon of high quality Denatured Alcohol solvent. If you have never worked with shellac before it is recommended that you start with a light

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Dissolving shellac

Hi Dale Try this Let's reduce the mix proportionally by dividing both the shellac and the alcohol to a manageable amount. Mix 2 ounces of shellac flakes (1 cup) into 1 pint of alcohol. Since 1 gallon equals 8 pints of alcohol, and 16 ounces of shellac flakes equals 1 pound, our 2 pound cut is

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Dissolving shellac

Dale, I found an article that said a good rate is 2 parts shellac to 16 parts alcohol. So you can do the conversions from there. If you take a quarter cup and flakes, call that 2 parts. Then you should get the correct cut by adding 4 cups of alcohol to the flakes. - Original

[BlindHandyMan] Mixing shellac

And here is an idea from your own country... Marquetry Society of Canada - Finishing Techniques PREPARATION MIXING SHELLAC There are various methods of measuring the mixture of alcohol and lac flakes. Commercially it is done by weight. I have found that mixing by volume works providing I

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Dissolving shellac

Well that is about what I have done. It seems that precision isn't critical. I'll assess the mix in the morning, I think I might thin it a little then apply a couple of more coats rather than get it on too thick. I am looking for a traditional oak finish. - Original Message -

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Mixing shellac

Wow! First article said 8 :1 mix, this one now asks for 5:1. I guess it really doesn't matter much. Like so many things, the experts maintain that mystery but really they are so often full of sh*t. Thanks. - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy To:

[BlindHandyMan] question about fittings

I've heard of something called integral solder fittings (the solder is built into the fitting). Where can you get them? Shane

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Did You Know, Arsenic is present in the earth's crust

I am sure that if you dug around a little in Nottingham, England, the centre of the lace trade of the 18th and 19th centuries, you would find plenty of old lace! Jewel - From: Barry Levine To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 1:02 PM Subject:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Dissolving shellac

Dale. Do you have a postage scale? Maybe there is one at your office you could borrow. 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

Re: [BlindHandyMan] question about fittings

I have seen these in England but I haven't ever seen them here in Canada. Doesn't mean they aren't available of course but not any place I have bought fittings. - Original Message - From: Shane Hecker To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2008 10:54 PM