Re: [BlindHandyMan] thinking ahead; cleaning AC coils
Kevin, there are many units that have both sets of coils outside. Most of that type of the one-piece units has a ( 1 ) cover that allows access to the inside of both coils. So your thinking was correct up to a point. There are many split units that have one section outside and the other half of the system inside. ...bob [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm
Dan's messages on wireless bad thing detectors have got me thinking about other wireless devices that can be used around the home. One such device that I have considered purchasing for a while is something to alert me when someone or something comes up my driveway and into my yard. Has anyone had any experience with any of the commercially available driveway alarms? If so what brand or model do you like or dislike? Are they fairly durable and reliable or do you have to throw them away after 6 months, like so many of the wireless door bells on today's market. Thanks for any info that you might be able to provide. Paul Franklin - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 8:28 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] multipurpose tool I own a Gerber as well. I like it very much, but I prefer a Swiss Army knife for the size. Although, I stopped carrying those as well, but recently picked up a UtiliKey from ThinkGeek.com it is quite literally the size of any of the other keys on my key ring. It has a vitiously sharp knife, bottle opener, flat head screw driver and philips screw driver. Good enough for slicing open packages, and opening a beer. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4782 (20100118) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4783 (20100118) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting an angle
Kevin, I never bother with scribe lines. After getting the angle with the sliding t square, I put one side against my table saw and the other side of the square against the miter gage. Once I have it lined up, I lock the miter gauge. then, I make the cut. earlier, Kevin Doucet, wrote: Oh, sorry, I did not ask my question right. After I set the angle with the bevel square, I can score the wood so I can feel the line to cut on but what would I use as a guide with only a hand saw or a circle saw? This might not should be giving me such trouble but for some reason it is. At 08:11 PM 1/17/2010, you wrote: You cut an angle like you cut anything else. Cutting straight across a board is only cutting a 90 degree angle. The bevel is a tool which allows you to capture the angle. You could draw a line if you could see it and follow that with a saw but you would still have to know where to draw the line and it is a sliding bevel gauge or some other method which you use for that. If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie - Original Message - From: Kevin Doucet To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 8:47 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting an angle Ok, Thanks for the info on a sliding bevel square. However, I only have a hand saw and a circular saw Can this sort of angle be cut with either of these tools? If so how? At 08:10 AM 1/17/2010, you wrote: Kevin, I would suggest get a sliding bevel square. That isn't the exact name but will help you get started. Clamp the pieces in place use the bevel square to get the angle you want, transfer that angle to your table saw and cut the wood. earlier, Kevin Doucet, wrote: Hi list, I am about to embark on building a latter stand. This is sort of like shelving but the lowest shelf is the largest and the shelves get progressively smaller as they go up the structure. The two back legs are perpendicular, but, the two front legs connect at an angle necessary to make the desired slant for the shelving structure. It is to look sort of like a latter, but, the back legs of the latter are straight up and down. Also, instead of the front and rear legs sliding past one another, as on a latter, the edges abut at the top. My question is this. First, how do I derive the necessary angles and as I only have a hand saw and a circular saw, how will I cut the correct angles at the floor and at the junction of the perpendicular rear legs and the angled front legs at the top? Hope this made sense? Thanks for your help. John Currently in Ocala, Florida Overcast, 64°F Wind:SSW-210° at 9mph Age is a high price to pay for maturity. Created by Weather Signature v1.31 . http://www.weathersig.comhttp://www.weath ersig.comhttp://www.weathers ig.comhttp://www.weathersig.comhttp://www.weathersig.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] John Currently in Ocala, Florida Overcast, 53°F Wind:NW-320° at 9mph Stewardesses is the longest word that is typed with only the left hand. Created by Weather Signature v1.31 http://www.weathersig.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm
Hey Paul, Why don't you also investigate some computer vision stuff with face recognition. That way, not only does it let you know that someone has entered your driveway, but it can tell you who it is. OOO, Col! -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel:(412) 268-9081
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm
are we talking about danger will robertson danger ? I'd suggest a motion alarm but how good are they really? anyone use a motion alarm? On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 10:54:31AM -0500, Dan Rossi wrote: Hey Paul, Why don't you also investigate some computer vision stuff with face recognition. That way, not only does it let you know that someone has entered your driveway, but it can tell you who it is. OOO, Col! -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 -- I would like to call your attention to ... an evil that, if allowed to continue, will probably lead to great trouble It is the accumulation of vast amounts of untaxed church property. [Ulysses S. Grant] .
Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting an angle
He doesn't have a table saw. - Original Message - From: john schwery To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 10:02 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting an angle Kevin, I never bother with scribe lines. After getting the angle with the sliding t square, I put one side against my table saw and the other side of the square against the miter gage. Once I have it lined up, I lock the miter gauge. then, I make the cut. earlier, Kevin Doucet, wrote: Oh, sorry, I did not ask my question right. After I set the angle with the bevel square, I can score the wood so I can feel the line to cut on but what would I use as a guide with only a hand saw or a circle saw? This might not should be giving me such trouble but for some reason it is. At 08:11 PM 1/17/2010, you wrote: You cut an angle like you cut anything else. Cutting straight across a board is only cutting a 90 degree angle. The bevel is a tool which allows you to capture the angle. You could draw a line if you could see it and follow that with a saw but you would still have to know where to draw the line and it is a sliding bevel gauge or some other method which you use for that. If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie - Original Message - From: Kevin Doucet To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 8:47 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting an angle Ok, Thanks for the info on a sliding bevel square. However, I only have a hand saw and a circular saw Can this sort of angle be cut with either of these tools? If so how? At 08:10 AM 1/17/2010, you wrote: Kevin, I would suggest get a sliding bevel square. That isn't the exact name but will help you get started. Clamp the pieces in place use the bevel square to get the angle you want, transfer that angle to your table saw and cut the wood. earlier, Kevin Doucet, wrote: Hi list, I am about to embark on building a latter stand. This is sort of like shelving but the lowest shelf is the largest and the shelves get progressively smaller as they go up the structure. The two back legs are perpendicular, but, the two front legs connect at an angle necessary to make the desired slant for the shelving structure. It is to look sort of like a latter, but, the back legs of the latter are straight up and down. Also, instead of the front and rear legs sliding past one another, as on a latter, the edges abut at the top. My question is this. First, how do I derive the necessary angles and as I only have a hand saw and a circular saw, how will I cut the correct angles at the floor and at the junction of the perpendicular rear legs and the angled front legs at the top? Hope this made sense? Thanks for your help. John Currently in Ocala, Florida Overcast, 64°F Wind:SSW-210° at 9mph Age is a high price to pay for maturity. Created by Weather Signature v1.31 . http://www.weathersig.comhttp://www.weath ersig.comhttp://www.weathers ig.comhttp://www.weathersig.comhttp://www.weathersig.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] John Currently in Ocala, Florida Overcast, 53°F Wind:NW-320° at 9mph Stewardesses is the longest word that is typed with only the left hand. Created by Weather Signature v1.31 . http://www.weathersig.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm
It's funny that you'd mention this, as I have been considering a similar project. When I snow blow the drive way, I am often alerted by the family, that I am no longer in the driveway, but actually in the street. I have been considering setting a couple of treated 4 by 4's at the end of my driveway, one on each side. I know that there are units that make use of a beam, that when it is broken can set off an alarm. I would like the alarms to be mounted on the poles as well, to alert me to the fact that I am near the end of the driveway. Has anyone else done something similar or have any suggestions. Thank you in advance for your contributions. - Original Message - From: Paul Franklin To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 9:39 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm Dan's messages on wireless bad thing detectors have got me thinking about other wireless devices that can be used around the home. One such device that I have considered purchasing for a while is something to alert me when someone or something comes up my driveway and into my yard. Has anyone had any experience with any of the commercially available driveway alarms? If so what brand or model do you like or dislike? Are they fairly durable and reliable or do you have to throw them away after 6 months, like so many of the wireless door bells on today's market. Thanks for any info that you might be able to provide. Paul Franklin - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 8:28 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] multipurpose tool I own a Gerber as well. I like it very much, but I prefer a Swiss Army knife for the size. Although, I stopped carrying those as well, but recently picked up a UtiliKey from ThinkGeek.com it is quite literally the size of any of the other keys on my key ring. It has a vitiously sharp knife, bottle opener, flat head screw driver and philips screw driver. Good enough for slicing open packages, and opening a beer. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4782 (20100118) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4783 (20100118) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm
Dan, I have such a system. A alarm and a security camera transmits the pictures to the receiving unit. Under $200 for the set up. was RJ - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 10:54 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm Hey Paul, Why don't you also investigate some computer vision stuff with face recognition. That way, not only does it let you know that someone has entered your driveway, but it can tell you who it is. OOO, Col! -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm
When I used to blow snow, a car horn was the only alarm I ever heard when I went out of the driveway. But that was well before the electronics we have now. Keep in mind with a hat on and engine running, this will have to be a pretty loud alarm to hear. - Original Message - From: Rick Hume To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 11:38 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm It's funny that you'd mention this, as I have been considering a similar project. When I snow blow the drive way, I am often alerted by the family, that I am no longer in the driveway, but actually in the street. I have been considering setting a couple of treated 4 by 4's at the end of my driveway, one on each side. I know that there are units that make use of a beam, that when it is broken can set off an alarm. I would like the alarms to be mounted on the poles as well, to alert me to the fact that I am near the end of the driveway. Has anyone else done something similar or have any suggestions. Thank you in advance for your contributions. - Original Message - From: Paul Franklin To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 9:39 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm Dan's messages on wireless bad thing detectors have got me thinking about other wireless devices that can be used around the home. One such device that I have considered purchasing for a while is something to alert me when someone or something comes up my driveway and into my yard. Has anyone had any experience with any of the commercially available driveway alarms? If so what brand or model do you like or dislike? Are they fairly durable and reliable or do you have to throw them away after 6 months, like so many of the wireless door bells on today's market. Thanks for any info that you might be able to provide. Paul Franklin - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 8:28 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] multipurpose tool I own a Gerber as well. I like it very much, but I prefer a Swiss Army knife for the size. Although, I stopped carrying those as well, but recently picked up a UtiliKey from ThinkGeek.com it is quite literally the size of any of the other keys on my key ring. It has a vitiously sharp knife, bottle opener, flat head screw driver and philips screw driver. Good enough for slicing open packages, and opening a beer. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4782 (20100118) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4783 (20100118) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm
RJ, for 200 bucks, it does the facial recognition as well? Or just transmits the image? -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel:(412) 268-9081
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm
Dan, I could take it one step further and install a computer controlled gate. That way if the people heading up my driveway did not meet certain pre established criteria, programmed into the recognition software, they wouldn't be allowed in. I guess that might help to keep the bill collectors and the tool borrowers out. Paul - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 10:54 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm Hey Paul, Why don't you also investigate some computer vision stuff with face recognition. That way, not only does it let you know that someone has entered your driveway, but it can tell you who it is. OOO, Col! -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4783 (20100118) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4783 (20100118) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm
Heck yeah! Make one of those security gates so they are stuck in between gates. You could have the spike plates that pop up out of the ground so they can't drive forward. And you could put a coin box on the driver side so they would have to pay for the first gate to open again. You could have a blast with this. If someone borrows a tool they would have to swipe a credit card if it hadn't been returned. - Original Message - From: Paul Franklin To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 12:12 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm Dan, I could take it one step further and install a computer controlled gate. That way if the people heading up my driveway did not meet certain pre established criteria, programmed into the recognition software, they wouldn't be allowed in. I guess that might help to keep the bill collectors and the tool borrowers out. Paul - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 10:54 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm Hey Paul, Why don't you also investigate some computer vision stuff with face recognition. That way, not only does it let you know that someone has entered your driveway, but it can tell you who it is. OOO, Col! -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4783 (20100118) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4783 (20100118) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting an angle
Bob, oops, sorry. earlier, Bob Kennedy, wrote: He doesn't have a table saw. - Original Message - From: john schwery To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 10:02 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting an angle Kevin, I never bother with scribe lines. After getting the angle with the sliding t square, I put one side against my table saw and the other side of the square against the miter gage. Once I have it lined up, I lock the miter gauge. then, I make the cut. earlier, Kevin Doucet, wrote: Oh, sorry, I did not ask my question right. After I set the angle with the bevel square, I can score the wood so I can feel the line to cut on but what would I use as a guide with only a hand saw or a circle saw? This might not should be giving me such trouble but for some reason it is. At 08:11 PM 1/17/2010, you wrote: You cut an angle like you cut anything else. Cutting straight across a board is only cutting a 90 degree angle. The bevel is a tool which allows you to capture the angle. You could draw a line if you could see it and follow that with a saw but you would still have to know where to draw the line and it is a sliding bevel gauge or some other method which you use for that. If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie - Original Message - From: Kevin Doucet To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.commailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 8:47 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting an angle Ok, Thanks for the info on a sliding bevel square. However, I only have a hand saw and a circular saw Can this sort of angle be cut with either of these tools? If so how? At 08:10 AM 1/17/2010, you wrote: Kevin, I would suggest get a sliding bevel square. That isn't the exact name but will help you get started. Clamp the pieces in place use the bevel square to get the angle you want, transfer that angle to your table saw and cut the wood. earlier, Kevin Doucet, wrote: Hi list, I am about to embark on building a latter stand. This is sort of like shelving but the lowest shelf is the largest and the shelves get progressively smaller as they go up the structure. The two back legs are perpendicular, but, the two front legs connect at an angle necessary to make the desired slant for the shelving structure. It is to look sort of like a latter, but, the back legs of the latter are straight up and down. Also, instead of the front and rear legs sliding past one another, as on a latter, the edges abut at the top. My question is this. First, how do I derive the necessary angles and as I only have a hand saw and a circular saw, how will I cut the correct angles at the floor and at the junction of the perpendicular rear legs and the angled front legs at the top? Hope this made sense? Thanks for your help. John Currently in Ocala, Florida Overcast, 64°F Wind:SSW-210° at 9mph Age is a high price to pay for maturity. Created by Weather Signature v1.31 . http://www.weathersig.comhttp://www.we athersig.comhttp://www.weath ersig.comhttp://www.weathershttp://www.weathers ig.comhttp://www.weathersig.comhttp://www.weathersig.comhttp://www.weathersig.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] John Currently in Ocala, Florida Overcast, 53°F Wind:NW-320° at 9mph Stewardesses is the longest word that is typed with only the left hand. Created by Weather Signature v1.31 . http://www.weathersig.comhttp://www.weathersig.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] John Currently in Ocala, Florida Overcast, 55°F Wind:WSW-250° at 8mph Polygram Records, Warner Brothers and Keebler: New company will be called Poly-Warner-Cracker. Created by Weather Signature v1.31 http://www.weathersig.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm
did I miss something here? is this unitremembering a face it has seen before or are you talking about a unit for partial sighted folks?? sounds like a Nanny cam set up is it? Lee On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 11:52:30AM -0500, Dan Rossi wrote: RJ, for 200 bucks, it does the facial recognition as well? Or just transmits the image? -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 -- I would like to call your attention to ... an evil that, if allowed to continue, will probably lead to great trouble It is the accumulation of vast amounts of untaxed church property. [Ulysses S. Grant] .
[BlindHandyMan] O.T. Fw: [BlindLikeMe] Houston Gathering 2010
Subject: [BlindLikeMe] Houston Gathering 2010 Hi everyone It's time to start organizing and Phil has declared someone else must do it. I have volunteered to take on this task along with Jan Brown. I know, I'm mentally ill but I AM seeking counseling so we'll see how well I am when October rolls around. Jan, on the other hand, has no excuse! Save This Date - October 1st thru October 3rd. That's the first weekend in October and the first is on a friday. Just F.Y.I. I'll have more information in February but I wanted everyone to know now that we WILL be having a gathering and these are the dates to plan around. If you have questions - email me off list so that I'll have your address in my special folder. Also, feel free to forward this to others who aren't on the list but might be interested in attending. You are also free to give out my email address but please show the subject line as Houston Gathering 2010 so it doesn't accidentally get deleted. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone again. Let's Play! Jo.V. email: jovhar...@aol.com facebook: www.facebook.com/jovharris [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Octagonal Window Replacement
Hi RJ, These windows do not open. They're like a small, octagonal shaped picture window. Take care, Ed Przybylek From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of RJ Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 8:15 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Octagonal Window Replacement It sound like the window sash is build into the frame. open the window and Push the window to the left and it should release itself from the frame. Or it could release from the right. in a few cases. RJ - Original Message - From: Edward Przybylek To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 17:03 Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Octagonal Window Replacement Hi all, I'm replacing two octagonal windows on the front of my home. They are 2 feet by 2 feet large. The problem I'm having is figuring out how to remove the old windows. The inside frame of the window is wood but I haven't been able to find any kind of nail or brad in the wood holding the window in place. The outside frame is made of aluminum. Again, I'm unable to find any kind of nail or screw holding the windows in place. Have any of you ever replace such a window or know how I can remove the old windows from the wall? Any help is greatly apreciated. Take care, Ed Przybylek [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Octagonal Window Replacement
Hi Dale, This is some very useful information. At least now, I have some ideas where to begin. I'll start with the easiest approaches and work my way up. Hopefully, however the windows are installed, they won't require pulling any of the siding away from the house. Thanks a lot. Take care, Ed Przybylek From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dale Leavens Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 6:39 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Octagonal Window Replacement There are several ways that windows are connected to the framing of a home. Some have a flange around the outside, one part attached to the frame, it folds over 90 degrees and is nailed to the sheathing of the building then covered by the siding or brick or what ever the veneer of the building. Another common way is more like a strap also attached to the side of the window frame and folded over the inside framing usually then covered by the drywall or paneling and what ever the trim used. Still others are simply nailed through the side of the window frame into the framing of the house. Best way usually to figure out what you have is to remove the trim around the window and have a peek behind. Something like a thin putty knife can help, insert it along side the window frame and as far in as you can then run it along the frame feeling for nails running between the window and the framing. If you find them you cut them away. A hacksaw blade either in one of those pistol grip sort of handles or wrapped with a rag will work but I prefer the raw power of a reciprocal saw or Sawsall if you prefer that term. If one of the flange sorts you will similarly have to separate it from the window frame as well. This is often a little more difficult, get the blade between the flange and the window frame and cut away the staples or screws or what ever they have used to fix it to the frame. There may be insulation stuffed or sprayed between the frame of the window and the framing members of the building. Hope this is helpful. If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie - Original Message - From: Edward Przybylek To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 5:03 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Octagonal Window Replacement Hi all, I'm replacing two octagonal windows on the front of my home. They are 2 feet by 2 feet large. The problem I'm having is figuring out how to remove the old windows. The inside frame of the window is wood but I haven't been able to find any kind of nail or brad in the wood holding the window in place. The outside frame is made of aluminum. Again, I'm unable to find any kind of nail or screw holding the windows in place. Have any of you ever replace such a window or know how I can remove the old windows from the wall? Any help is greatly apreciated. Take care, Ed Przybylek [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] All Purpose Knife
It's one of those you get what you pay for. I've seen gerber's that seemed too smal. The better the steel, the finer the milling and the more options you need the more it will cost. I like mine, but of course it's not like the tools it is attempting to replace for the quick fix. On Sun, 17 Jan 2010, Ray Boyce wrote: Hi All I am looking around for an all purpose knife with multiple attachments on it, got any ideas what is the best. Ray [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] All Purpose Knife
Sorry, that's the name I forgot. On Sat, 16 Jan 2010, Bob Kennedy wrote: The Leatherman is a good one. - Original Message - From: Ray Boyce To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2010 4:57 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] All Purpose Knife Hi All I am looking around for an all purpose knife with multiple attachments on it, got any ideas what is the best. Ray [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] All Purpose Knife
I padi about $90 for a unit, which has a two sided file, needle nose pliers, long blade, philips and flat driver, little scissors, and metal and wood blade. and now I can't remember the name of it. The locking is a set up that is not the kind where you have to pull one blade out to unlock the one in place. I don't like that kind and this is the first one they made that was of the one handed thumb unlock in the handle. Multi-tool? On Sun, 17 Jan 2010, Ray Boyce wrote: Hi All I am looking around for an all purpose knife with multiple attachments on it, got any ideas what is the best. Ray [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] All Purpose Knife
Does leatherman make a large version of the Wave? Looks like that's whatt I have. On Sat, 16 Jan 2010, William Stephan wrote: Ray: I've had any number of these utility tools over the years, and I'd say Leatherman is the best out there. I have a Leatherman Wave, which Has a standard knife, serrated knife, saw and double-sided file/ruler available without opening the tool. Upon opening the tool you of course have pliers and wire cutters, and a wide-bladed screwdriver, a Phillips screw driver a lanyard ring and a combination bottle/can opener on one side, and cyzors, two narrower screw driver blades and an awl on the other. The outside blades do lock, but the inner ones do not, though they're pretty stiff and the likelihood of accidentally closing them is probably pretty low. I also have the Leatherman Super tool II, which I would say is somewhat more ruggedly constructed than the Wave is. You have to open the Super Tool II to access any tools however. When you open the body, just like the Wave, you have the standard plyers/cutters, and there is a Phillips head screw driver, seraded knife, saw, comination bottle can opener and narrow-bladed screw driver on one side. The other side of the tool has a standard knife, double-sided file, one wide and one medium screw driver blade. So I guess the bottom line is that you sacrifice the cyzers for the heavier duty construction with the Super Tool. I used to hang out wit some dog mushes and other Alaskan types at various times, and they seemed to prefer the Super Tool style. It's pretty easy to adjust the blade torque (I guess that's what we'd call it), on the Super Tool, but I think you'd haee to have some kind of specialty driver to do that on the Wave, if it's even possible. Tgese are not cheap by any means, and I once bought some knock-offs made by Nickelson. I actually broke the plyers on two of those, so I guess the steel they were made of was inferior. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ray Boyce Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2010 15:58 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] All Purpose Knife Hi All I am looking around for an all purpose knife with multiple attachments on it, got any ideas what is the best. Ray [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] All Purpose Knife
last I saw they were smaller than the wave or super tool; but certainly sharp; though Columbia River is probably close. You can tell by how mirror they can get the metal. On Sat, 16 Jan 2010, Bob Kennedy wrote: Gerber is probably the sharpest blade you can find. I didn't know they made something like Leatherman. - Original Message - From: Rick Hume To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2010 7:00 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] All Purpose Knife I and one of my employees both use the Gerber multi-purpose tool. It is very similar to the Leatherman unit with its features, but only costs about $30.00 and we feel it is a better constructed tool as well. - Original Message - From: William Stephan To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2010 6:13 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] All Purpose Knife Ray: I've had any number of these utility tools over the years, and I'd say Leatherman is the best out there. I have a Leatherman Wave, which Has a standard knife, serrated knife, saw and double-sided file/ruler available without opening the tool. Upon opening the tool you of course have pliers and wire cutters, and a wide-bladed screwdriver, a Phillips screw driver a lanyard ring and a combination bottle/can opener on one side, and cyzors, two narrower screw driver blades and an awl on the other. The outside blades do lock, but the inner ones do not, though they're pretty stiff and the likelihood of accidentally closing them is probably pretty low. I also have the Leatherman Super tool II, which I would say is somewhat more ruggedly constructed than the Wave is. You have to open the Super Tool II to access any tools however. When you open the body, just like the Wave, you have the standard plyers/cutters, and there is a Phillips head screw driver, seraded knife, saw, comination bottle can opener and narrow-bladed screw driver on one side. The other side of the tool has a standard knife, double-sided file, one wide and one medium screw driver blade. So I guess the bottom line is that you sacrifice the cyzers for the heavier duty construction with the Super Tool. I used to hang out wit some dog mushes and other Alaskan types at various times, and they seemed to prefer the Super Tool style. It's pretty easy to adjust the blade torque (I guess that's what we'd call it), on the Super Tool, but I think you'd haee to have some kind of specialty driver to do that on the Wave, if it's even possible. Tgese are not cheap by any means, and I once bought some knock-offs made by Nickelson. I actually broke the plyers on two of those, so I guess the steel they were made of was inferior. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ray Boyce Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2010 15:58 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] All Purpose Knife Hi All I am looking around for an all purpose knife with multiple attachments on it, got any ideas what is the best. Ray [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] All Purpose Knife
Spiro, it sounds like a wave to me. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Spiro Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 12:51 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] All Purpose Knife I padi about $90 for a unit, which has a two sided file, needle nose pliers, long blade, philips and flat driver, little scissors, and metal and wood blade. and now I can't remember the name of it. The locking is a set up that is not the kind where you have to pull one blade out to unlock the one in place. I don't like that kind and this is the first one they made that was of the one handed thumb unlock in the handle. Multi-tool? On Sun, 17 Jan 2010, Ray Boyce wrote: Hi All I am looking around for an all purpose knife with multiple attachments on it, got any ideas what is the best. Ray [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] All Purpose Knife
I have a few of them, they are good. They are sharp. But I've not had any that were big like the Leatherman. The tinker, and the one above that have tools that have been helpful. Do they have any models with longer than 3 inch blades, or with needlenose or aggressive blades? On Sun, 17 Jan 2010, john schwery wrote: The best knife I have ever had is a Victorinox, Swiss Army knife. They make a number of different models, with too many tools to mention. I have never had to sharpen any of the blades and this Cyber model I have even has a bit case for straight, Phillips and Torx bits. earlier, Ray Boyce, wrote: Hi All I am looking around for an all purpose knife with multiple attachments on it, got any ideas what is the best. Ray [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] John Currently in Ocala, Florida Overcast, 64?F Wind:SSW-210? at 9mph It is the greatest of all mistakes to do nothing because you can only do a little. Created by Weather Signature v1.31 ? http://www.weathersig.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting an angle
No problem, just a reminder he only has a circular saw and a hand saw. - Original Message - From: john schwery To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 12:04 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting an angle Bob, oops, sorry. earlier, Bob Kennedy, wrote: He doesn't have a table saw. - Original Message - From: john schwery To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 10:02 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting an angle Kevin, I never bother with scribe lines. After getting the angle with the sliding t square, I put one side against my table saw and the other side of the square against the miter gage. Once I have it lined up, I lock the miter gauge. then, I make the cut. earlier, Kevin Doucet, wrote: Oh, sorry, I did not ask my question right. After I set the angle with the bevel square, I can score the wood so I can feel the line to cut on but what would I use as a guide with only a hand saw or a circle saw? This might not should be giving me such trouble but for some reason it is. At 08:11 PM 1/17/2010, you wrote: You cut an angle like you cut anything else. Cutting straight across a board is only cutting a 90 degree angle. The bevel is a tool which allows you to capture the angle. You could draw a line if you could see it and follow that with a saw but you would still have to know where to draw the line and it is a sliding bevel gauge or some other method which you use for that. If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie - Original Message - From: Kevin Doucet To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.commailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 8:47 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting an angle Ok, Thanks for the info on a sliding bevel square. However, I only have a hand saw and a circular saw Can this sort of angle be cut with either of these tools? If so how? At 08:10 AM 1/17/2010, you wrote: Kevin, I would suggest get a sliding bevel square. That isn't the exact name but will help you get started. Clamp the pieces in place use the bevel square to get the angle you want, transfer that angle to your table saw and cut the wood. earlier, Kevin Doucet, wrote: Hi list, I am about to embark on building a latter stand. This is sort of like shelving but the lowest shelf is the largest and the shelves get progressively smaller as they go up the structure. The two back legs are perpendicular, but, the two front legs connect at an angle necessary to make the desired slant for the shelving structure. It is to look sort of like a latter, but, the back legs of the latter are straight up and down. Also, instead of the front and rear legs sliding past one another, as on a latter, the edges abut at the top. My question is this. First, how do I derive the necessary angles and as I only have a hand saw and a circular saw, how will I cut the correct angles at the floor and at the junction of the perpendicular rear legs and the angled front legs at the top? Hope this made sense? Thanks for your help. John Currently in Ocala, Florida Overcast, 64°F Wind:SSW-210° at 9mph Age is a high price to pay for maturity. Created by Weather Signature v1.31 . http://www.weathersig.comhttp://www.we athersig.comhttp://www.weath ersig.comhttp://www.weathershttp://www.weathers ig.comhttp://www.weathersig.comhttp://www.weathersig.comhttp://www.weathersig.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] John Currently in Ocala, Florida Overcast, 53°F Wind:NW-320° at 9mph Stewardesses is the longest word that is typed with only the left hand. Created by Weather Signature v1.31 . http://www.weathersig.comhttp://www.weathersig.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] John Currently in Ocala, Florida Overcast, 55°F Wind:WSW-250° at 8mph Polygram Records, Warner Brothers and Keebler: New company will be called Poly-Warner-Cracker. Created by Weather Signature v1.31 . http://www.weathersig.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] reizen talking atomic watch
maxi has a long reputation of shoddy products and nasty schemes. On Sun, 17 Jan 2010, Lenny McHugh wrote: Well, for last Christmas I received the watch. When I received it the hands were out of sync with the talking watch. So I had to pay to have shipped back to maxiaids for repair. During the repair process they did something with the chip. Before I sent it away there was a menu where I could set the time. When it was returned this menu function is no longer there. I did not really like the band so I invested another $30 for a nice band from a local high quality jewelry store. In December the batteries finally died. Rather than going through the mailing process to have them replaced I took it back to the jewelry store where they have a dedicated watch repair man. He popped in the two batteries for a cost of $20. He tried to restart the watch and could not get a single at the store so I brought it home thinking that it would reset at 3 AM. When it did not I took it back with the instruction manual for him to try again. After a few days he could not get it in sync. I called maxiaids and they want $17.50 just to get it in the shop. I talked to the watch repair guy and he again tried. He told me that the operational manual instructions do not match the menu settings. If I send it back I will have invested more than double the original purchase price. Since I can not use the hands anyway, I decided to use it until the new batteries quit then file 13 the watch. I would not recommend this watch to anyone. I think that Canada has the right idea where they do not allow it to be sold in Canada. --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Anyone ever used Carbon Fiber or Fiber Glass?
Thanks for the responses. Well Bob, lost the rest of my sight almost forty years ago now. We don't want to break up the ice on the lake. This month we have car races on the lake. Next month we have one of the biggest ice fishing derbies in the Northeast. A frozen lake is a great place for blind people to bicycle. Forever flat and no trees or telephone poles. Jerry [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] another car guys question
About two months ago my wife was in a minor accident. She has a 2003 grand caravan. She was rear ended. The tale gate was replaced. When she brought the car home the tail gate power lift did not work every time. About 50 percent of the time it would go up half way and automatically close. So back to the dealer. They toyed with it for a while then ordered all of the parts that work the power lift. Well after they were installed it still has the same problem. It is going back Tuesday night so that they can have it all day Wednesday. Does anyone have any suspicions to what could be causing this intermittent problem? --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: blindhandyman-dig...@yahoogroups.com blindhandyman-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: blindhandyman-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan]frozen lake
Hey, I never thought about that. What happens when you hit one of the ten inch holes drilled for ice fishing? How far do you slide when you crash? - Original Message - From: Jerry Richer je...@chirpingbat.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 8:12 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Anyone ever used Carbon Fiber or Fiber Glass? Thanks for the responses. Well Bob, lost the rest of my sight almost forty years ago now. We don't want to break up the ice on the lake. This month we have car races on the lake. Next month we have one of the biggest ice fishing derbies in the Northeast. A frozen lake is a great place for blind people to bicycle. Forever flat and no trees or telephone poles. Jerry [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links __ NOD32 4784 (20100118) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com
[BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm
Hi RJ, How does your system work? I have been trying to figure a way to do something like this. A camera can send pictures to a computer via WI-FI and possible trigger an audio source. The audio could be a variety of things from a chime to an alarm ringing. $200 is not bad. Keith Re: Driveway Alarm Posted by: RJ rjf...@verizon.net Date: Mon Jan 18, 2010 8:48 am ((PST)) Dan, I have such a system. A alarm and a security camera transmits the pictures to the receiving unit. Under $200 for the set up. was RJ - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 10:54 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm Hey Paul, Why don't you also investigate some computer vision stuff with face recognition. That way, not only does it let you know that someone has entered your driveway, but it can tell you who it is. OOO, Col! -- [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] another car guys question
My first guess would be a ground problem. It's possible there is primer or paint in the place they are trying to ground the system. It's also possible something wasn't straightened out completely when they did the work. Beyond that I'd be guessing without being able to lay hands on it. - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh lmch...@verizon.net To: handyman-blind blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 3:46 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] another car guys question About two months ago my wife was in a minor accident. She has a 2003 grand caravan. She was rear ended. The tale gate was replaced. When she brought the car home the tail gate power lift did not work every time. About 50 percent of the time it would go up half way and automatically close. So back to the dealer. They toyed with it for a while then ordered all of the parts that work the power lift. Well after they were installed it still has the same problem. It is going back Tuesday night so that they can have it all day Wednesday. Does anyone have any suspicions to what could be causing this intermittent problem? --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: blindhandyman-dig...@yahoogroups.com blindhandyman-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: blindhandyman-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting an angle
Jewel, Thanks, that is a great idea! I will have to get me 2 pieces of angle aluminum. Unfortunately I will not be able to find angle aluminium in Alabama! ,smile I know better than to even ask for some after my experience of the last week end. I went in to our local Marvins Building Center and asked if they had a length of wood either 1 by 1 inches or 1 by 1 half inches. This person asked me three times to repeat this request. Now, I might have some of my Louisiana Cajun accent left but not that much. Well, I was starting to get irritated so when he said he was just having trouble understanding me and then after one more time he finally got it. He then asked, how long do you want it? I could not help myself. I responded I would want it for a long time, I planned to build something out of it. You should have heard him try, in agonizing detail to explain that he meant how long in feet and inches would I need for the wood to be. I guess I should have not done that but I had decided if he could not understand me I might as well make damn sure he had a reason to be confused. heash! After leaving the store, I asked the person I was with whether that man had already realized that I was blind and was told that they were not sure if he had at that point or not. I asked as I have encountered people that as soon as they realize a blind person is trying to communicate with them, they just freek out. Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can and wisdom to know the difference. At 08:45 PM 1/17/2010, you wrote: Kevin! This is what I do. I have two pieces of angle aluminium 10 inches long by 2 and a quarter wide. When I have established where I want to cut the timber, I clamp the two aluminium guides having the high side of the guides on either side of the cut mark, leaving just the thickness of the saw blade plus room for it to move back and forth. Jewel - Original Message - From: Kevin Doucet mailto:contactme%40kevindoucet.comcontac...@kevindoucet.com To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 3:28 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting an angle Oh, sorry, I did not ask my question right. After I set the angle with the bevel square, I can score the wood so I can feel the line to cut on but what would I use as a guide with only a hand saw or a circle saw? This might not should be giving me such trouble but for some reason it is. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] thinking ahead; cleaning AC coils
Thanks Bob, My brother's unit must have been one of these kind. I think mine is too. At 07:54 AM 1/18/2010, you wrote: Kevin, there are many units that have both sets of coils outside. Most of that type of the one-piece units has a ( 1 ) cover that allows access to the inside of both coils. So your thinking was correct up to a point. There are many split units that have one section outside and the other half of the system inside. ...bob [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm
Dan, I am told people are recognizable and the TV or monitor can be used as the receiver. The product for the alarm I got at Sea's club and the security camera I got off the net called x10 or 10x, not sure. The system does work well for what I need it for. I have the camera mounted in the inside on the window frame and I would say, about 60 feet the person or vehicle comes into focus. - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 11:52 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm RJ, for 200 bucks, it does the facial recognition as well? Or just transmits the image? -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm
Lee, It can be use for that purpose. - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 12:28 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm did I miss something here? is this unit remembering a face it has seen before or are you talking about a unit for partial sighted folks?? sounds like a Nanny cam set up is it? Lee On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 11:52:30AM -0500, Dan Rossi wrote: RJ, for 200 bucks, it does the facial recognition as well? Or just transmits the image? -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 -- I would like to call your attention to ... an evil that, if allowed to continue, will probably lead to great trouble It is the accumulation of vast amounts of untaxed church property. [Ulysses S. Grant] . [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm
Here is the web site that I got the security camera from, believe the total cost was $79, which included a motion detector camera and a third part to connect to the VCR if I wanted to record it. The VCR shuts down when there is no movement. The buzzer I just bought at Sam's and can't remember what the cost was. Believe it was less than $100. http://www.x10.com/homepage1.htm RJ - Original Message - From: Keith Christian To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 16:23 Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm Hi RJ, How does your system work? I have been trying to figure a way to do something like this. A camera can send pictures to a computer via WI-FI and possible trigger an audio source. The audio could be a variety of things from a chime to an alarm ringing. $200 is not bad. Keith Re: Driveway Alarm Posted by: RJ rjf...@verizon.net Date: Mon Jan 18, 2010 8:48 am ((PST)) Dan, I have such a system. A alarm and a security camera transmits the pictures to the receiving unit. Under $200 for the set up. was RJ - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 10:54 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm Hey Paul, Why don't you also investigate some computer vision stuff with face recognition. That way, not only does it let you know that someone has entered your driveway, but it can tell you who it is. OOO, Col! -- [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] All Purpose Knife
Spiro, I don't know. I would suggest that you go to their site and look. Mine has come in handy so many times. earlier, Spiro, wrote: I have a few of them, they are good. They are sharp. But I've not had any that were big like the Leatherman. The tinker, and the one above that have tools that have been helpful. Do they have any models with longer than 3 inch blades, or with needlenose or aggressive blades? On Sun, 17 Jan 2010, john schwery wrote: The best knife I have ever had is a Victorinox, Swiss Army knife. They make a number of different models, with too many tools to mention. I have never had to sharpen any of the blades and this Cyber model I have even has a bit case for straight, Phillips and Torx bits. earlier, Ray Boyce, wrote: Hi All I am looking around for an all purpose knife with multiple attachments on it, got any ideas what is the best. Ray [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] John Currently in Ocala, Florida Overcast, 64?F Wind:SSW-210? at 9mph It is the greatest of all mistakes to do nothing because you can only do a little. Created by Weather Signature v1.31 ? http://www.weathersig.comhttp://www.weathersig.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] John Currently in Ocala, Florida Clear, 55°F Wind:SW-230° at 8mph Television is more interesting than people. If it were not, we would have people standing our living rooms. Created by Weather Signature v1.31 http://www.weathersig.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] another car guys question
hi lenny not a car guy but i am a ham. sounds to me like a loose ground ask them to go through and tighten them all up. jim Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: blindhandyman-dig...@yahoogroups.com blindhandyman-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: blindhandyman-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm
RJ, Possibly you are misunderstanding me. I don't mean facial recognition by a person. I mean the computer can recognize the person's face and the computer can tell you who the person is. Of course, the computer has to first be trained to match the person to the name. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel:(412) 268-9081
RE: [BlindHandyMan] another car guys question
There are a whole load of things that could cause your problem, but surely the dealer checked the obvious ones. All the components of the liftgate system can be checked electronically by the dealer and they can monitor the status of all the various switches as the liftgate operates. My guess is that it's something else causing the problem. The door has the ability to sense resistance to liftgate travel and if it does that, the door will immediately reverse direction and close again. I think I would suspect that the door is binding somewhere which causes this reverse action to occur. Hall effect sensors in the motor and pinch sensors in the door jamb are used for detection but I think you can rule out the pinch sensors (they look like door seals but have electrical conductive rubber in them) because those are used to stop the door from closing if something blocks it. You have the opposite problem. The Hall effect sensor in the motor detects if the motor speed changes (such as if it slows down because the door is encountering resistance) and sends a signal to the door module to reverse direction. Another possibility is that the sensor located in the motor is faulty (maybe from getting banged around in the accident?) and is causing the problem all by itself. Just a couple of guesses. Michael -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 2:46 PM To: handyman-blind Subject: [BlindHandyMan] another car guys question About two months ago my wife was in a minor accident. She has a 2003 grand caravan. She was rear ended. The tale gate was replaced. When she brought the car home the tail gate power lift did not work every time. About 50 percent of the time it would go up half way and automatically close. So back to the dealer. They toyed with it for a while then ordered all of the parts that work the power lift. Well after they were installed it still has the same problem. It is going back Tuesday night so that they can have it all day Wednesday. Does anyone have any suspicions to what could be causing this intermittent problem? --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_p agePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm
RJ, is this all wireless? - Original Message - From: RJ To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 3:13 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm Here is the web site that I got the security camera from, believe the total cost was $79, which included a motion detector camera and a third part to connect to the VCR if I wanted to record it. The VCR shuts down when there is no movement. The buzzer I just bought at Sam's and can't remember what the cost was. Believe it was less than $100. http://www.x10.com/homepage1.htm RJ - Original Message - From: Keith Christian To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 16:23 Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm Hi RJ, How does your system work? I have been trying to figure a way to do something like this. A camera can send pictures to a computer via WI-FI and possible trigger an audio source. The audio could be a variety of things from a chime to an alarm ringing. $200 is not bad. Keith Re: Driveway Alarm Posted by: RJ rjf...@verizon.net Date: Mon Jan 18, 2010 8:48 am ((PST)) Dan, I have such a system. A alarm and a security camera transmits the pictures to the receiving unit. Under $200 for the set up. was RJ - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 10:54 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm Hey Paul, Why don't you also investigate some computer vision stuff with face recognition. That way, not only does it let you know that someone has entered your driveway, but it can tell you who it is. OOO, Col! -- [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4784 (20100118) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4784 (20100118) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [BlindHandyMan] All Purpose Knife
Yeah, and I've even had it cryogenically treated. Do they make one similar but larger? On Mon, 18 Jan 2010, William Stephan wrote: Spiro, it sounds like a wave to me. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Spiro Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 12:51 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] All Purpose Knife I padi about $90 for a unit, which has a two sided file, needle nose pliers, long blade, philips and flat driver, little scissors, and metal and wood blade. and now I can't remember the name of it. The locking is a set up that is not the kind where you have to pull one blade out to unlock the one in place. I don't like that kind and this is the first one they made that was of the one handed thumb unlock in the handle. Multi-tool? On Sun, 17 Jan 2010, Ray Boyce wrote: Hi All I am looking around for an all purpose knife with multiple attachments on it, got any ideas what is the best. Ray [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] thinking ahead; cleaning AC coils
Bob, Now I am curious. I am unfamiliar with air conditioning units with the chiller and condenser together. Could you describe that arrangement? If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie - Original Message - From: chiliblindman To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 8:54 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] thinking ahead; cleaning AC coils Kevin, there are many units that have both sets of coils outside. Most of that type of the one-piece units has a ( 1 ) cover that allows access to the inside of both coils. So your thinking was correct up to a point. There are many split units that have one section outside and the other half of the system inside. ...bob [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] glues
I may have misunderstood the glue discussion of some months ago. I believed that gorilla glue was the type of blue that one needs in one's hands to activate it. However, I may have been mistaken, is looking it up I note that it is similar to superglue and comes out of a tube using moisture in the air to start the hardening process. However, I do recall a discussion of a glue which one cut from a strip and needed in one's hands. This looked tremendously practical to me, and I may have inadvertently advise people on its proper name. Please, would somebody give me the proper brand name of this glue. Gratefully Geoff [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] glues
you speak of plumber's puddy. As you have discovered Gorilla glue is an urethane glue similar to the acrylics of the super glue family. I like the Gorilla better for a water tight wood glue. But I've been told of a better wood glue as of late. I'll post and get back with it. But, the plumber's epox if mixed right will hold crazy things together too with more work time than super glue. I've glued a metal plate onto the bac of my heat gun, as I have no hanging hook for it. I've glued a flat plate onto a collar for use with my bottle pump. On Mon, 18 Jan 2010, Geoff Eden wrote: I may have misunderstood the glue discussion of some months ago. I believed that gorilla glue was the type of blue that one needs in one's hands to activate it. However, I may have been mistaken, is looking it up I note that it is similar to superglue and comes out of a tube using moisture in the air to start the hardening process. However, I do recall a discussion of a glue which one cut from a strip and needed in one's hands. This looked tremendously practical to me, and I may have inadvertently advise people on its proper name. Please, would somebody give me the proper brand name of this glue. Gratefully Geoff [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm
I have been considering a snow thrower again however similar concerns to yours and the outrageous cost of a desirable unit put me off. I share my drive with a neighbour, it is 32 feet wide and a little over 85 feet to the road. I can't run a noisy machine 85 feet in a straight line and I worry too about where the snow is actually flying, wouldn't want to throw a chunk of something through a neighbours car window or a passing pedestrian. All that notwithstanding, I had thought of setting a 4 foot length of iron pipe into a bucket of cement, 30 pounds or so, one at each end of the run with a light rope pulled between and use that as a guide. Maybe a little tedious moving the standards at the end of each run but it might require only 12 or 15 repetitions to cover the full 32 foot width. The other problem of course is that most of these machines now require both hands on the clutches to keep the thing in motion which leaves at least one too few for additional guidance. So far this winter we have mostly only had a couple of inches at a time although nearly every day but a big dump and I am going to be in trouble. We used to have a chap with a plough on the front of his truck but that isn't an option this year and my neighbour objects to having a front end loader on the new lock stone pavers. Like Bob, I expect you would need a very loud alarm to hear over the roar of a snow thrower and the ear covering required to keep the ears from freezing. Just why it hasn't become popular to make those engines quieter eludes me. Like those quad bikes and them darn special stinger mufflers they now seem to like on snow mobiles, sound like screaming farts on helium. If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie - Original Message - From: Rick Hume To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 11:38 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm It's funny that you'd mention this, as I have been considering a similar project. When I snow blow the drive way, I am often alerted by the family, that I am no longer in the driveway, but actually in the street. I have been considering setting a couple of treated 4 by 4's at the end of my driveway, one on each side. I know that there are units that make use of a beam, that when it is broken can set off an alarm. I would like the alarms to be mounted on the poles as well, to alert me to the fact that I am near the end of the driveway. Has anyone else done something similar or have any suggestions. Thank you in advance for your contributions. - Original Message - From: Paul Franklin To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 9:39 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm Dan's messages on wireless bad thing detectors have got me thinking about other wireless devices that can be used around the home. One such device that I have considered purchasing for a while is something to alert me when someone or something comes up my driveway and into my yard. Has anyone had any experience with any of the commercially available driveway alarms? If so what brand or model do you like or dislike? Are they fairly durable and reliable or do you have to throw them away after 6 months, like so many of the wireless door bells on today's market. Thanks for any info that you might be able to provide. Paul Franklin - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 8:28 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] multipurpose tool I own a Gerber as well. I like it very much, but I prefer a Swiss Army knife for the size. Although, I stopped carrying those as well, but recently picked up a UtiliKey from ThinkGeek.com it is quite literally the size of any of the other keys on my key ring. It has a vitiously sharp knife, bottle opener, flat head screw driver and philips screw driver. Good enough for slicing open packages, and opening a beer. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4782 (20100118) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4783 (20100118) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] glues
The glue that I get that you kneed is called plumbers epoxy. It comes in a roll about the diameter of a nickel. - Original Message - From: Geoff Eden ged...@cogeco.ca To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 10:29 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] glues I may have misunderstood the glue discussion of some months ago. I believed that gorilla glue was the type of blue that one needs in one's hands to activate it. However, I may have been mistaken, is looking it up I note that it is similar to superglue and comes out of a tube using moisture in the air to start the hardening process. However, I do recall a discussion of a glue which one cut from a strip and needed in one's hands. This looked tremendously practical to me, and I may have inadvertently advise people on its proper name. Please, would somebody give me the proper brand name of this glue. Gratefully Geoff [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links __ NOD32 4784 (20100118) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com
Re: [BlindHandyMan] glues
Be careful if you ask for plumbers puddy. There is a product called plumbers puddy is used for a water sealant under fixtures and drains. This puddy is not a glue. and - Original Message - From: Spiro sp...@iamspiro.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 11:01 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] glues you speak of plumber's puddy. As you have discovered Gorilla glue is an urethane glue similar to the acrylics of the super glue family. I like the Gorilla better for a water tight wood glue. But I've been told of a better wood glue as of late. I'll post and get back with it. But, the plumber's epox if mixed right will hold crazy things together too with more work time than super glue. I've glued a metal plate onto the bac of my heat gun, as I have no hanging hook for it. I've glued a flat plate onto a collar for use with my bottle pump. On Mon, 18 Jan 2010, Geoff Eden wrote: I may have misunderstood the glue discussion of some months ago. I believed that gorilla glue was the type of blue that one needs in one's hands to activate it. However, I may have been mistaken, is looking it up I note that it is similar to superglue and comes out of a tube using moisture in the air to start the hardening process. However, I do recall a discussion of a glue which one cut from a strip and needed in one's hands. This looked tremendously practical to me, and I may have inadvertently advise people on its proper name. Please, would somebody give me the proper brand name of this glue. Gratefully Geoff [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links __ NOD32 4784 (20100118) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com
Re: [BlindHandyMan] thinking ahead; cleaning AC coils
My mother's house in Florida had one which was mounted overhead in the garage. Picture a big window AC with none of the decorative stuff on it. The hot air side was ducted out through the side of the garage, intake and outlet, and the cold side went to the ducts in the house, warm air return and outlet. I have also seen one sitting next to a house in which the crawl space access hatch was too small to get the unit through. If we ever have to have our central unit replaced it's going to take one of those. The furnace, evaporator coil, and plenum were put down and the house built over them. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com To subscribe to the fun with transistors group send an email to. funwithtransistors-subscr...@yahoogroups.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, funwithtubes-subscr...@yahoogroups.com - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens dleav...@puc.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 9:18 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] thinking ahead; cleaning AC coils Bob, Now I am curious. I am unfamiliar with air conditioning units with the chiller and condenser together. Could you describe that arrangement? If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie - Original Message - From: chiliblindman To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 8:54 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] thinking ahead; cleaning AC coils Kevin, there are many units that have both sets of coils outside. Most of that type of the one-piece units has a ( 1 ) cover that allows access to the inside of both coils. So your thinking was correct up to a point. There are many split units that have one section outside and the other half of the system inside. ...bob [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.432 / Virus Database: 270.14.149/2631 - Release Date: 01/18/10 16:56:00
