Jennifer,
You guys are about to make a very expensive decision so
let's see if the following might help you out.
1. Will this vehicle be your primary form of transportation?
*daily driver*
2. How large are the rear seat occupants? and are they still
growing?
3. Are you looking at new or
what is this and whair can i buy it
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From: Janet and Felix * [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 2:37 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Re: Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language
Felix and I talked about this. I
maybee so but it still bluddy hurts when you walop your thumb
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From: Don
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 3:03 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Re: Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language
Know problem Janet...Don
you need a to bar fitted and then if you have the power you can toe anything
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From: Jennifer Jackson
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 5:15 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] cars and towing
Hey Guys,
I am having a car
Janet, take it easy. I didn't notice anything wrong.
earlier, Janet and Felix *, wrote:
I get it now, I am sorry. One must touch the nail as a reference for where
to hit it. And I don't have to because I'm sighted.
You are right. It does seem to be a tool designed for sighted folks.
Sorry I
I don't understand enough,as I'm enjoying following this thread, but hope
to ask:
Why 3 stringers?
Does one go in the middle?
Thanks
On Mon, 26 Feb 2007, rj wrote:
If you like skip the risers or back kick plate and use just a couple of
decking boards for the threads. I think they are 1 1/8
Really? Thanks.
But as I think of humidifers I wonder how do we keep mold, or corrosion
out of the system?
Of course we have tin ducts and I don't want moisture sitting in there, or
blowing mold and other organisms all over the place.
On Mon, 26 Feb 2007, NLG wrote:
You don't have enough
Yes one goes in the middle and I found over the years there is less chance of
the steps warping .
Just my opinion
RJ
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Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 9:33 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Larry and
Jennifer,
You can tow with a car, but most cars can't tow more then 2000 lbs. All
cars have a GVW (gross Vehicle Weight), and it is not recommended to load
your car up or tow anything that will put the car over that weight. For
towing long distances or in the mountains, it is best to stay under
Hi list.
I have some specific questions regarding the Texas Commission for the Blind and
whether or not they have a woodworking shop. If anyone on the list can answer
a few questions regarding this, please contact me off list.
Thanks-- Mickey
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Measure with a micrometer.
Mark with chalk.
Cut with a chainsaw.
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Hi All,
My wife just purchased some plastic shoe boxes to store some of her shoes.
The fact that they are plastic I am wondering if she should have some moisture
absorbing material or ventilation holes drilled in the sides. Any opinions?
Lenny http://www.geocities.com/lenny_mchugh/
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You might want to look at mini vans. They can hold the whole family
and then some. They also come with tow packages if needed.
At 12:15 AM 2/27/2007, you wrote:
Hey Guys,
I am having a car dilemma that I sure hope you guys can help me out
with. My family currently has a Suburban, but it is
There has been some wonderful advice for towing trailers of any sort. Small
to large. Those to live in and those to haul items.
Along with what to look out for and have.
Might I add in here from the perspective of working with AAA, Emergency Road
Service.
A: what ever you get make sure it fits
Just a note of information. There are systems that use one unit for
supplying both hot potable water, as well as hot water for heating the
home. The house I grew up in had this type of system. There was a coil
of Copper tube that ran through the boiler that supplied hot water for
heat. So,
Hi all,
I absolutely hate doing anykind of yard work but I do like the
appearance of a well edged lawn. I remember, when I could still see,
that a well-edged lawn always made a property look so much cleaner
and appealing. Has anyone ever used a gas-powered lawn edger with
any real success?
Larry,
This will be our primary vehicle. I do not drive. Our kids are all under
eight, so they should fit in a regular back seat for several more years. We
are definitely looking at used, and I hope to keep the price down.
My husband would happily replace our Suburban with another just like
have you been talking to my husband? *smile* He would be ecstatic about a bus.
Jennifer
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From: Robert J. Moore
To: Blind Handyman
Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 12:01 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Car delemma
Jenefer
How about finding a retired
Robert,
Thanks for the offer to help with the research. I think if we go for the two
car solution though, we will keep our Suburban and ad a car.
Jennifer
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From: Robert J. Moore
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 11:58 PM
Lenny,
I'm sorry that I've forgotten where you live, but it probably isn't
nearly as humid there as it is here in Hawaii. I have some of those
boxes and store lots of different things in them and have not had a
problem with moisture. However, if she has real leather shoes, it
might be good to
Jennifer,
One way you can figure out how much you haul when camping, etc. would be to
have your husband go weigh the Suburban at a commercial scale. Then go
weigh it again after you and all your kids and supplies are in the suburban.
If the Suburban will be driven several miles between the
Jennifer,
Any vehicle equipped with a towing package will clearly
define it's towing capacity in either the owners manual or
in the case of pick-up trucks and some SUV's it will be on a
tag located on the driver side door post.
First of all if you plan on doing any towing at all
couple more things to consider is some thing like an s10 blazer or a GMC
Gymmy or if you like some other brand That way you would have the lugsury
and room of a car and better milage than your big suberbin. Also you would
have a full truck frame and rear weel drive which I think is much
Hi all,
Has anyone ever used this thing? Whenever I get
done with any project requiring use of a hammer,
my thumbs always wind up looking more like my big
toes than thumbs. For this very reason, I've
begun looking at the electric powered nailer that
someone wrote about in a previous post.
Hey Betsy,
Thanks, I live in the North East Pa. All that Karen wears is all leather.
She will not wear manmade material shoes. I was worried about mildew. When
she wears her shoes she lets them sit over night before putting away. The
tissue paper is a very good idea.
Lenny
None of the mini-van class vehicles are really appropriate
for any kind of towing.
Regards
Larry Stansifer
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert
J. Moore
Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 10:58 AM
To:
Larry,
Why?
I have a Grand Caravan Sport. It has automatic load levelers, all wheel
drive and came equipped with a towing package.
I never towed anything with it. We sold our camping trailer many years ago.
Lenny
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From: Larry Stansifer [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To:
Victor,
Correct, Caravans and town Countries did have transmission problems.
those were in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd generation minivans. the 4th generation
minivan, 2001-2007, fortunately do not have the same problems. Most of the
problems are caused by people going to the corner lube shop, and have
lol and you endup bending the knail mor times than you acktualy get the knail in
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From: Edward Przybylek
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 5:14 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language
No but if you get a bus Let me know and my Wife and I can come out and help
you guys turn it into a luxury motor coach.
I am marginal as a handy man but between the four of us I think we could get
the job done. GRIN
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL
Hi Michael,
Thanks for the heads up.
My wife and I are looking at buying a new car, possibly a hybrid. Not sure
if the hybrid is sold in the Caravan version, but if it is, we're looking at
getting one of those.
I like the caravans because they're safe, I mean, my business partner's van
was
I have to agree with every thing Larry said. And if you go with a full size
pick up with a crew cab you would not need a trailer unless you wanted a pop
up to camp in. the other two options I see there are use a topper to store
your camping supplies and keep them dry. The other option is to get a
Michael
Do the new Dodge mini vans have a full frame or a uni body? I could be wrong
but I think for towing a full frame is much more durable and stable.
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Well, this weekend was the big weekend. After more than a month of having
our entire living room and dining room stuffed into the dining room, we
finally took the big plunge.
The whole project started out with us purchasing the 3/4 inch thick, 2 1/4
inch wide, pre-finished oak hard wood. We
On Monday, while Teresa and I were cleaning up and putting the living room
back together after the great floor stapling, I noticed the furnace didn't
sound quite right. After a bit of experimentation, I figured out that the
pilot was fine, the thermostat was fine, band I could hear the
Hi Dan
Isn't home renovations lots of fun?
Ray
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From: Dan Rossi [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: BlindHandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 7:15 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Getting floored
Well, this weekend was the big weekend. After more than a month
Dan,
What causes the down draft? If that were eliminated, wouldn't the furnace
last longer?
Spero Pipakis
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Dan Rossi
Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 3:16 PM
To:
Dan my friend, could you be more descriptive as to what all you've been up
to lately? You sure have been busting your back all right for sure.
David Ferrin
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From: Dan Rossi [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: BlindHandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, February
First of all unless the vehicle was purpose built for towing
simply adding a hitch and a light kit will do nothing but
create long term problems for the suspension and drive
package. A purpose built vehicle has upgraded trans cooler,
in some cases an added oil cooler, additional engine cooling
Spero,
I think a new chimney would help with the down draft issue. Not really
sure that would be any cheaper than a new furnace though. Besides, I
really want a side vented furnace so I can move the unit toward the back
of the house instead of the middle along one side.
don't tell Teresa
I wish I had one hot air vent in front of which i could do this. I would.
Oh, and hahahaha I take my clothes off in front of a mirror.
(no!)
On Mon, 26 Feb 2007, Bill Gallik wrote:
and the clothes literally crackle upon removal.
I really can't say why your clothes are crackling upon removal,
david,
It was more my knees that were busted, although my back wasn't much b
better. Even with knee pads, it was still pretty rough.
the floor stapler is designed to be used while standing up, but I needed
to feel where the seems were between the boards so I spent the whole day
on my knees.
Dan said: The house I grew up in had this type of system. There was a coil
of Copper tube that ran through the boiler that supplied hot water for heat.
So, yes, combined units do exist.
Thank-you Dan. I have a hard time visualizing and explaining this 15 to 16
year old system. That added in takes
thank you everyone for your informative responses to my inquirey on
static.
It is interesting how electrons can be rubbed off, and makes me wonder
about friction and charges.
What is it about hair, combs, balloons, and clothings?
Why not a wood door? andwhy not plastics?
On Thu, 1 Mar 2007,
Dan,
Wow, what a job! impressed once again!
I suggest making a full sized template out of cardboard or even poster board
or some such for that entry way. If the template fits
the real world, and you cut the assembled boards to the template
maybe reality won't twist.
Tom
I start with a short throw rapid strike that increases in force. The
closer you are to the work theless you are likely to miss your natural
ability.
If you can get a cup to your mouth, without seeing, you can have your
brain tell your right hand where your left hand is. I am not saying you
I have been known to use what I call a fist hammer which is a hammer
that has only two or three inches of the handle left. First started as
having broken the only hammer I took with me.
Then having success with that I kept it. Bought a new hammer.
The fist hammer is helpful when you can't afford
Can you find a fist hammer at any of the home improvement stores or are they
hard to find?
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Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 3:29 PM
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Plastics do develop static charge. Ever had those Styrofoam peanuts stick
to your hands?
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I knew a sighted guy who used to do a little drill before hammering. He'd
start really really slowly tapping the hammer between his spread
fingertips. He'd go slowly enough that he was in control and he'd build up
speed till he was going as fast as he'd be hammering.
He said that doing that
makes perfect sense
On Tue, 27 Feb 2007, rj wrote:
Yes one goes in the middle and I found over the years there is less chance of
the steps warping .
Just my opinion
RJ
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Sent: Tuesday, February 27,
Dan said:
I spent the whole day on my knees.
Scooter Says:
Hey Dan, as a Pastor, I really like hearing people say things like this. You
are okay in my book,
no matter what Boop says about you! Or, Teresa either, for that matter! Ha
ha! I hope you and
Teresa are having a great time together.
I have heard the same thing about the transmissions, We have owned three
caravans, all have been fine. know problem. for what ever that is worth.
one caravan, we even pulled a small trailer. for what ever that is worth. Don
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From: Victor Gouveia
To:
I suppose it depends on if they are still steaming when she seals them into
the boxes.
Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada
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From: Lenny McHugh [EMAIL
He probably needs to extend the chimney pipe a little higher. Still, a
modern closed combustion unit will give more room, tighten up the air
envelope of the living space and pay back in about as many years as the
furnace will last I figure.
Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada
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Larry,
Purpose built for towing:
manufacturers know that minivans and other vehicles may be used for towing.
I guess that is why my TC has a tow capacity of 3800lbs and a CGVWR of
8600, and that is without the factory tow package.
The factory tow package does not increase this rating at all. The
Although that sounds a little expensive to me it also sounds like you are
getting a high quality system witch will probably not cost you anything
further for a long time.
Do we assume that he will be using the existing radiators and plumbing or is
he intending to replace them with new?
Dale
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Lenny,
If the shoe boxes are actually airtight, she might want to also put a
piece of charcoal in each box. It gathers moisture. There are other
things that she could buy, but charcoal is cheap and works well.
Betsy
At 08:29 AM 2/27/2007, you wrote:
Hey Betsy,
Thanks, I live in the North East
If you are really going to get a truck and tow get a diesel.
At 09:55 AM 2/27/2007, you wrote:
Jennifer,
Any vehicle equipped with a towing package will clearly
define it's towing capacity in either the owners manual or
in the case of pick-up trucks and some SUV's it will be on a
tag located on
Dear List members:
I just came in on the end of this topic, so I may be repeating points
discussed earlier.
My son is in the land-scaping business and pulls trailers all of the time.
He has a f350 powerstroke diesel, and it has the ability to tow and haul loads
at the same time.
Dale,
You noted: Although that sounds a little expensive to me it also sounds
like you are getting a high quality system witch will probably not cost you
anything further for a long time. Do we assume that he will be using the
existing radiators and plumbing or is he intending to replace them with
Hi All
Replacing Tie-Rod Ends
Steering and brakes are two vehicular systems that are often best left to
professional mechanics to diagnose and repair. However, certain
routine-maintenance
procedures in these areas don't require any special knowledge or skill.
Tie-rod ends are steering-system
And of course things can vary. I have both a Dodge Grand Caravan and a Honda
Odyssey mini van. Both have around 75,000 miles; the Dodge is a 2002, and the
Odyssey is a 2001. I just had to get a new transmission for ... the Honda.
The good news is that Honda covered the entire cost under a
Hi all,
I need some information about an ODT (I think that's the
acronym). What I'm asking about is one of those diagnostic computers
for an automobile. I'm buying the unit for my son so accessibility
is not an issue. My understanding is that there are units for
certain model years and
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