Re: [BlindHandyMan] easy outs and other things

2007-10-20 Thread Scott Howell
Thanks and in this case since its already broken, I tried clampping the screw in a vice and tried turning the nut this way and that. However, its just so baddly jammed that if I wanted to use that hex nut, I'd have to drill out the screw, but I did purchase a similar nut, but it is a

[BlindHandyMan] New Tool Reviews

2007-10-20 Thread Boyce, Ray
Two New blade reviews here. Infinity Website - http://www.infinitytools.com Infinity 012-190 Miter Max and 010-080 Ultra Smooth Saw Blades Review Infinity Cutting Tools are a manufacturer of various cutting products, including saw blades, router bits and planer blades, to name a few. We have

[BlindHandyMan] getting lazy

2007-10-20 Thread Lenny McHugh
Well, I know that I am now getting lazy. I just had a new storm door installed by Lowe's. The door has a self storing glass and screen. That was the primary reason for the upgrade. The old one was 27 years old and had a very heavy glass that I had to carry to the third floor for storage. It was

[BlindHandyMan] General Car Repair Procedures

2007-10-20 Thread Ray Boyce
Whenever servicing, repair or overhaul work is carried out on the car or its components, it is necessary to observe the following procedures and instructions. This will assist in carrying out the operation efficiently and to a professional standard of workmanship. Joint mating faces and

[BlindHandyMan] What is the Best Penetrating SubstanceYou, have Used.

2007-10-20 Thread Ray Boyce
Hi List Members Can we do an Info Gathering Post on the Best Penetrating substance to use on Car's Marine and General Usage. For freeing up rusted bolts studs and then removing those broken off Studs which was made easier by using this . I would like to see the best article on what you think

Re: [BlindHandyMan] What is the Best Penetrating Substance You, have Used.

2007-10-20 Thread John Schwery
Ray, we had a washer hose that was stuck to the faucet and I couldn't budge it with large pliers. We got some P B Blaster and that unstuck the hose. earlier, Ray Boyce, wrote: Hi List Members Can we do an Info Gathering Post on the Best Penetrating substance to use on Car's Marine and General

[BlindHandyMan] Killing off little spiders

2007-10-20 Thread Lee A. Stone
Long ago we discussed spiders here. I am not or no longer allowed to use a flame thrower in this house so looking for suggestions on finding these little critters and then getting rid of them. we have hung up the old fashioned fly strips and cannot find any spider webs but some

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Killing off little spiders

2007-10-20 Thread dave and sally
the most natural way we could find is placing horse chestnuts around the house. aperently spiders do not like the smell they give off, which is un noticeable by humans. it works by keeping them out. if you cant get any horse chestnuts try getting a spray containing horse chestnut oil. there

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Killing off little spiders

2007-10-20 Thread RJ
Every year I have my outside of the house sprayed for insects. This seems to handle the spider problem. The cost to do the house and the barn is $135 for the treatment. I started it to get rid of carpenter bees. RJ - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone To: Blind Handyman

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Killing off little spiders

2007-10-20 Thread chiliblindman
Lee, those little white spiders bite like hell. I wait till fall than use flea bombs. It is almost time now. ..bob [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Killing off little spiders

2007-10-20 Thread robert moore
Lee sinced you are no longer allowed to use a flame thrower in your house may I offer an idea. Do you have any friends that work in Law enforcement? If so you might see if one of them might be so kind as to len you one of those nifty little Tazer thingies that they like to use to torment little