Re: [BlindHandyMan] just to ponder

2008-05-18 Thread spiro
I'm guessing it was rivotted? they said they had a lot of tapping with hammers to do to detect very weak spots. I'll write more as I hear it on the local news. On Thu, 15 May 2008, Lee A. Stone wrote: I would be intrested to know the construction of this ship from days gone by. I'm sure

Re: [BlindHandyMan] just to ponder

2008-05-18 Thread spiro
She's at the water front area of the Deleware river in Philadelphia known as Penn's Landing (thouh I'm not sure if he landed there) Columbus didn't land near Columbus boulevard. She's Spanish American War, and uses steam. On Fri, 16 May 2008, Christian Shinaberger wrote: Hi where is this

RE: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape

2008-05-18 Thread spiro
are you saying that the hydrogen feul cells can't cut it? I am not a engine guy; can you say why it isn't providing what it takes. Interesting as deisel isn't thought of for speed, but cool for the development of the technology to do so. Maybe that technology can cross into other needs. On

[BlindHandyMan] projects upcoming

2008-05-18 Thread Robert Riddle
Well I have a couple of projects coming up. A deck railing and a picnic table. Our deck is funny. We've got two doors on it, with steps going off each door and their own rail. I want to put a rail across the middle section of the deck parallel to the house and attach it to the existing rail

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Alternative Racing fuel

2008-05-18 Thread Larry Stansifer
There are a whole bunch of reasons why auto manufacturers don't showcase there emerging technology. Here are a few things to consider: The issue of safety, Hydrogen fuel cell technology is still highly dangerous and a public racing venue wouldn't be the place to find out how it goes boom.

[BlindHandyMan] Plate compactors?

2008-05-18 Thread Dale Leavens
Anyone got a line on vibrating plate compactors? I am wanting to buy one, preferably second hand. Looking for something in Canada. Somehow I am not having much luck in locating one in Canada and I am thinking that getting one through customs might be a spot of bother. Thanks. [Non-text

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Plate compactors?

2008-05-18 Thread David W Wood
Dale: I think that customs sometimes need a bit of a shaking!!! David W Wood GUILDFORD PHYSIOTHERAPY AND SPORTS CLINIC MATTHEWS HOUSE 85 EPSOM ROAD GUILDFORD SURREY GU1 3PA T: 01483 575876 (APPOINTMENTS) 302691 (ALL OTHER INQUIRIES) E: [EMAIL PROTECTED] W: http://tinyurl.com/5wptcp

[BlindHandyMan] audio mags

2008-05-18 Thread David W Wood
Hi all: Some while ago someone gave info on Larry reading a mag onto MP3 I sent a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and it bounced. Can someone let me have a valid email address for requesting it? BTW: I now have my lathe up and running - albeit in a limited way at present. David W Wood GUILDFORD

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Plate compactors?

2008-05-18 Thread Dale Leavens
That is as might be however I am reaching the age where I am no longer very interested in changing the world. What I do want though is a working plate compactor that I don't have to use up hours and favours from people with pick-ups to drag one of those things back and forth from a tool rental

Re: [BlindHandyMan] power lines and extension ladder

2008-05-18 Thread Don
Lee, good idea. you just never know. - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2008 10:52 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] power lines and extension ladder If I might insert a line on the power lines and any kind

Re: [BlindHandyMan] audio mags

2008-05-18 Thread Dale Leavens
David, I think you got the spelling a little wrong. It is [EMAIL PROTECTED] That is comcast with an 'm' for Montreal. Hope this helps. - Original Message - From: David W Wood [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2008 9:31 AM Subject:

RE: [BlindHandyMan] audio mags

2008-05-18 Thread David W Wood
Thanks! David W Wood GUILDFORD PHYSIOTHERAPY AND SPORTS CLINIC MATTHEWS HOUSE 85 EPSOM ROAD GUILDFORD SURREY GU1 3PA T: 01483 575876 (APPOINTMENTS) 302691 (ALL OTHER INQUIRIES) E: [EMAIL PROTECTED] W: http://tinyurl.com/5wptcp DISCLAIMER The information contained

Re: [BlindHandyMan] projects upcoming

2008-05-18 Thread Lee A. Stone
Robert, If I may suggest you feel up a few pinic tables to see the difference in working to assemble. my opinion would be with the a farme unit with attached bench's. a couple of reasons and also you need not worry about a bench tipping over. as for the top use a standard length 8 foot

Re: [BlindHandyMan] projects upcoming

2008-05-18 Thread Dale Leavens
Hi, It turns out that cutting angles of 30 degrees on the ends of the legs of the table which creates a 60 degree angle at the ground and at the table top is about correct. If you use a 2 by 4 top cross brace also cut at 30 degrees at each end short length down and line up the legs so that the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] projects upcoming

2008-05-18 Thread Robert Riddle
I like the separate benches because they can be used in other places besides the picnic table, say grouped around the outdoor firepit we intend to get. Also, and this is just me, I hate banging my knees on the cross braces lol. So, basically, what I intend to do is do like Lee says and feel up

Re: [BlindHandyMan] projects upcoming

2008-05-18 Thread Dale Leavens
A carriage bolt has a rounded domed head with a four sided nut like structure just beneath the head which looks something like a mushroom cap. The nut like structure is intended to bite into the surface of the wood when the nut on the far end is tightened down. The top leaves a nice finish and

Re: [BlindHandyMan] projects upcoming

2008-05-18 Thread Robert Riddle
Yes, it will have a back and four legs. Not those little benches you see at picnic tables usually. We both have back problems so they'll be nice and comfortable. - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2008 12:49 PM

Re: [BlindHandyMan] projects upcoming

2008-05-18 Thread chiliblindman
Robert, one thing you might want to try in making a different type of picnic table. In the past I have come across a table that is two separate benches. The backs pivot up and pin together making a table with bench seats. When done you unpin them and have two long benchseats with backs.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] audio mags

2008-05-18 Thread Max Robinson
After the @ sign is c o m as in marry not c o n as in nancy cast.com. The rest looks right. 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

Re: [BlindHandyMan] projects upcoming

2008-05-18 Thread Robert Riddle
Now therre's an idea. I've never seen a table like that, though. I'll need to go hunting. - Original Message - From: chiliblindman To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2008 1:37 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] projects upcoming Robert, one thing you

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Plate compactors?

2008-05-18 Thread Max Robinson
What is a plate compactor. From it's name it sounds like it reduces the volume of dinner plates. Crunch. 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:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Plate compactors?

2008-05-18 Thread Bob Kennedy
It's for vibrating layers of gravel or dirt together. - Original Message - From: Max Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2008 3:55 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Plate compactors? What is a plate compactor. From it's name it sounds like

[BlindHandyMan] Hello

2008-05-18 Thread Keith Christian
Hi Larry, Are you back from your world travels? Keith [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Plate compactors?

2008-05-18 Thread Dale Leavens
It is one of those machines which vibrates by way of an off center weight used to pack soil and sand and such. - Original Message - From: Max Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2008 3:55 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Plate compactors?

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Hello

2008-05-18 Thread Bob Kennedy
If you are talking about Larry Martin he isn't a part of this list. - Original Message - From: Keith Christian To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2008 4:17 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Hello Hi Larry, Are you back from your world travels? Keith

[BlindHandyMan] projects upcoming

2008-05-18 Thread chiliblindman
Robert, if and only if, popular mechanic magazine is around and old issues are archived, you will find a layout and material list. If you experimented with back height, a double back part that had a pivot point with side end plates behind the back that would act like an under top brace to

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Plate compactors?

2008-05-18 Thread William Stephan
Ale, I don't think I can help with the Canada part, but I'm curious: Are you looking for the big honkin' plate compacter that would probably run on a Wisconsin eengine, or could you settle for the jumpingjack type which if memory serves often have two-cycle engines. The reason I ask is that the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] power lines and extension ladder

2008-05-18 Thread Kevin Doucet
True! Good input. At 05:52 AM 5/18/2008, you wrote: If I might insert a line on the power lines and any kind of ladder usage . there comes a time when a blnd person needs to consider safety and having to ask a sighted person for advice. I'd like to see all of you stay on this list and not be

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Plate compactors?

2008-05-18 Thread Dale Leavens
I am seeing compactors that weigh around 175 to 200 lb. and run around 6 horse power. The jumpingJack type reversible type are just a little small for some of the work I have lined up. Something like a 16 by 20 inch plate. - Original Message - From: William Stephan To: