Robert,
96 Trans-am, hmmm...
Street racer or hotrod power tour builder?
Could be fun... GM crate 502, race built 4 le-60 trans,
upgrade the existing disk brakes and suspension? You never
know bro that could be a wild child.
You might try checking out Motors manuals, Chilton's manuals
or
Calm down Larry!
It's a Grand Am, not a Trans Am.
You know, front wheel drive etc.
Richard Justice
www.blind-computing.com
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From: Larry Stansifer [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 3:48 AM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan]
DAMN, RATS, SHUCKS...
That all aluminum b-6 is a royal pain to service.
You need a road map to find the back three spark-plugs on
that puppy.
Regards
Larry Stansifer
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Sent: Wednesday,
Yeah, been there, done that!
Easier to get to the distributor on the 4 cylinder!
Richard Justice
www.blind-computing.com
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From: Larry Stansifer [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 7:29 AM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan]
Dale, that was a thorough and well written response on biscuit joiners.
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Larry Martin
Woodworking for the Blind
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From: Dale Leavens [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Max, it wasn't a router he was using
Thanks Larry,
I only hope I didn't leave anything significant out.
I was surprised to read in one of the magazines you sent along a use of the
biscuit joiner to cut grooves by sliding the unit along while running. It
never crossed my mind to do so but it is a quick and should be accurate way
Early on in this project I was trying to describe the operation of the turning
motion of a whirligig to a blind woodworker but was not able to get my point
across. After about five or six explanations, he finally reacted something to
the effect of how simple it was--why didn't I say so!
That
p.s. using a biscuit joiner to cut a running groove in a workpiece never
crossed my mind either and strikes me as both difficult and dangerous. Keeping
the workpiece tightly clamped down would seem to be a significant problem.
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Larry Martin
Woodworking for the Blind
--joining the world of
Thanks for clearing that up. He only has half an hour and has to go pretty
fast. That doesn't give much time to explain things. Also he probably
assumes that people have been watching for a long time and he explained that
in 1990 so there's no need to do it again.
Come to think of a couple
I have a question about aligning small hinges. My radio desk is finished
except for applying the finishing coat. It will sit in front of an H V A C
vent so I made a cutout in the back for the air to come through. I don't
want the cold air to blow on me when I am sitting there so I saved the
Yes, well my fence sticks out probably over four inches so using that for a
reference wouldn't be good except for sheet goods. With it folded up flat
though and using the base along a flat surface would allow milling narrower
stock. Because I have the tools though I think i would sooner use a
Membership Kit is attached. Magazine CDs are sent out monthly ands book CDs on
an occassional basis.
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Larry Martin
Woodworking for the Blind
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From: Max Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi Larry. I
Keep up the good work Dale. I for one find your long and descriptive
responses to be very helpful.
Paul Franklin
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From: Dale Leavens
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 10:45 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Yankee
Hi Max,
What I do is open the hinge and turn the hinge around and fit the blade
against the edge I will attach it to sliding it back until the fold for the
hinge pin is against the face of the door. I then mark the holes so that
when the hinge is turned the right way they line up true to the
Sounds like in one area the carpenter's square is too large and in another area
the try square is too small. I suggest making a rectangular piece of wood, say
a 1/4-inch thick hardboard, of the appropriate size to use as a marking square.
That way you could place it where needed and mark your
Go for it, tiger --- or should I say Go for it like a Polar Bear?
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Larry Martin
Woodworking for the Blind
--joining the world of blind wood workers
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From: Dale Leavens [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Yes, well my fence sticks out probably over four
I'm needing some tools sounds like Hammers, saws, drills and stuff like that.
If anyone has some
tool sounds that they could send to me, I would greatly appreciate it. My
personal email address is
in the contact info at the bottom.
Thanks,
Donnie
Contact me at:
Donnie Parrett
1956 Asa Flat
Do you want hammer sounds with or without thumb sounds?
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Donnie Parrett
Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 1:24 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Tool Sounds
I'm needing some tools
my workshop rouf has leacked all over my carving tools how can i remove the
light rust with out rezorting to grinding and how can 9i hone them i heard that
one point thair was some form of liquid you cud sit the tools in to hone them
can anyone coment on this
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lol bang bang bang outch owowowowowowowoowowowowowwowowowowowowowowo shit
bugger plast
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From: Tony [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 9:55 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Tool Sounds
Do you want hammer sounds with or
Hi All
If you have light rust on tools from leaving them out in the weather (or a
similar cause), you can use vinegar and salt to clean it off with very little
scrubbing.
Steps
1. Pour vinegar onto a portion of the tools. You don't want to do the whole
thing at once, because the vinegar will
Robert,
I know that there are online subscription services for service manual type
information. They cost a subscription fee and are really geared toward those
who do a lot of work on cars. I don't know if any of them are accessible to the
blind.
To answer your specific question, I don't know
Larry
That would be sweet to make those upgrades If I could afford it.
Only one problem beside the money to do such a thing is that I picked up a
Grand am, not a trams am. This is more of a standard 4 door grocery getter.
Don't get me wrong it is still a sweet ride. It is a 1996 and only has
Larry
Sorry did not mean to pile on. I had not read Rich's response regarding the
car being a grand am not a trans am before
I sent my reply.
--
About that motor and it being a bitch to service and the plugs being hard to
get to. I will probably have most of the work done by my mechanic
Hi Everyone
Understanding Common Paint and Finish Strippers
This article will discuss the various chemicals and chemical
combinations used in modern paint and varnish removers. It should be
noted that this information
is presented as a general guide and should not be used in place of the
Attachments don't come through the list. Send it directly to me. My email
address is at the end of this message.
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:
Hi Everyone
All About Biscuit Joiners (Plate Joiners)
What is a Biscuit Joiner used for?
A Biscuit joiner is a woodworking tool used to join two pieces of wood
together.
How does a biscuit joiner work?
A biscuit joiner uses a small (4) blade to cut a crescent shaped hole
in the opposite edges of
What I was doing was to cut out an opening and then take the cutout piece
and put it back in the hole to use as a door. I guess the best thing to do
is to practice on some scrap wood. Should have done that first.
Regards.
Max. K 4 O D S.
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Transistor site
Hi Ray. As usual you are right on top of things and sending useful and
interesting information to the list. This one is a keeper for me. By all
means keep it up.
Regards.
Max. K 4 O D S.
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net
Vacuum tube site:
Robert,
The three sources I sent you are shop manuals and extremely
comprehensive in nature. I am not sure how expensive they
are but they will sere as a great resource for you.
Regards
Larry Stansifer
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Hi Everyone
About Leather Hand Protection
Leather gloves are best for protection from rough objects, sparks and heat, and
for cushioning from blows in heavy duty work requirements. All kinds of
leather provide comfort, durability, dexterity, mild heat resistance and
abrasion protection. These
That's possibly the origin of the term biscuit altho the original Lamello Plate
Joiner came from the Swiss.
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Larry Martin
Woodworking for the Blind
--joining the world of blind wood workers
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From: Max Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Unfortunately, marking lines, or rather scribing them, really doesn't work very
well for a blind guy. A blind guy needs to either use some variant of the
method that Dale described or make a simple jig to position the hinges, to hold
them in place while the screws are installed.
The jig can
So this raises the question if the subject of foot ware has been covered or
not. It may well have been, I don't recall right now.
David Ferrin
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Consciousness is that annoying time between naps.
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From: Boyce, Ray [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To:
Hi Dave
Yes you have a article on that there already.
Regards
Ray
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Ferrin
Sent: Thursday, 12 April 2007 12:38
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] An
Whoa there! There is a big mistake in this article, and I quote: * Goat -
Independent tests have proven this to be a stronger and more durable
leather. The natural lanolin produced by goats help to create the softest,
most abrasion resistant leather. This leather is highly recommended for
I've got a question and you folks collectively are some of the most
resourceful, no nonsense blind people on the Internet. I've already
consulted midi-mag. I know people who aren't afraid to really re-model
their kitchen, not just talk about it are the folks I at least need to
boounce this off.
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