Re: [BlindHandyMan] My aching shoulders.

swinging a twelve pound hammer. SHEESH! wouldn't want to meet up with you in a dark ally. *GRIN* Later. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Something

Re: [BlindHandyMan] My aching shoulders.

demolition hammer is berried two feet down into my yard, or my leg. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman

RE: [BlindHandyMan] I'm a pack-rat!

place for me to keep all those little bits and pieces. Luckily I have a neighbor who is a pack rat and I can always use his pieces parts. Later. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Chain saws

to cut out here would be no bigger around than say the size of an average sized man. Robert, are you sure we are talking about trees and branches here? Not neighbors? *GRIN* -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen

[BlindHandyMan] Tired, so tired.

and I will doubtfully be able to walk home. So, at the end of the day, all of the structure wood, and cement are up the stairs. Thank God! Later. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link

Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Install Joist Hangers for a Deck

to pick up some corner brackets to attach the first and last joists. Not like I won't be back to a hardware store 72 more times anyway. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http

[BlindHandyMan] Cutting a curve

. Since I don't have a jig saw at the moment I am not sure how easy it will be to mount the shoe of the saw to a strip of wood. Is this the way to do this? Thanks. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives

Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Install Joist Hangers for a Deck

are doing the work yourself. If I had an architect, or was having a contractor do the work, I could have gotten away with more. I think next time I might just forget to visit the building office. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Fan maintenance

it on high, let it get started, then turned it to medium, sometimes it would stay going, but more often than not it would just slow to a stop. Later. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go

[BlindHandyMan] Salt of the Earth.

So, if I decide to salt the ground beneath my deck so that nothing will ever grow there again, will the salt be a problem for the cement footers? The footers will come all the way up to ground level and a bit above. Just a thought. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Salt as a weed killer

John, good points about the salt dissolving or migrating. I intend on putting down a few layers of garden mesh and gravel on top of that. I am not sure I like the idea of black plastic, but not completely against it. Thanks. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question for the Engineers

Victor, Can you get a voltage meter on the terminals where the battery would connect and see if there is current there when the box is plugged in? -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 Yahoo! Groups

[BlindHandyMan] Building your own computer.

pretty sure some folks on here have built computers from the ground up, Trouble? victor? does anyone know of a book or web site that can walk a novice through some of this stuff? -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sonic Fence

can hear them but can't see them through the haze of citrus spray. apparently it doesn't work quite as well as advertised. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Adventures in Varnish

a finish would have a good visible finish. I'm sure it feels perfectly smooth, that is a function of sanding and buffing, but I have my doubts as to the visible effect. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show

Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure

Brice, according to www.xe.net/ucc a currency conversion web site that is updated several times a day, Your #49.95 pound measuring tape will cost $78.33 U.S. dollars. Hope that helps. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081

Re: [BlindHandyMan] ideal tool and equipment shop

from the one cute girl in the class. I gave up after a couple of weeks. But others may have a better experience if their local community college has a class. Later. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show

Re: [BlindHandyMan] blind techniques

things. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show

Re: [BlindHandyMan] A Very Simple Verticle Level, Blind Technique

a blindness rip-off price. Everyone, sighted or not pays the same. Later. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives

[BlindHandyMan] Furnace issue.

and the furnace was still doing fine. Not sure what caused the pilot to go out, but all looks fine for now. Later. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Christmas Light, Safety

Man, if I were to adhere to all these guidelines, what a boring christmas it would be. No multi-colored, rotating spots. No giant inflatable Santa on a motorcycle. No neon reindeer and slay on the roof. What a kill joy. *GRIN* -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail

Re: [BlindHandyMan] outdoor fireplaces

. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http

Re: [BlindHandyMan] hello and 3-way switches

it is since we can't see the light at all. Hmm, can we figure out a way to run a bit of current through the switch plate when the light is on? *GRIN* Touch the plate, if you get zapped the light is on. *GRIN* -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Gift Wrapping Tips For Men

emailing: 1. anything you read in an email is a lie, especially if it says it is true and if it says forward to everyone you know. 2. Anything you read in an email wasn't written by the person who sent it to you. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Air Compressors

I don't know, an air compressor in a porn shop I can kinda see. Some of those dolls take a lot of air to blow up. .. I mean, that's what I've heard. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Fence Project

Hey Ray, Nice job. Sounds like a lot of work, but a lot of good work. Galvanized channel and galvanized sheets? What the hell are you trying to keep out? Or in? You got crocks in your yard? *GRIN* -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel

Re: [BlindHandyMan] texturing

slightly sanded, would give a pretty neat texture. not sure how it would look, and you would have to wack at it for quite a while to get a decent coverage, but I've felt boards like that before and they seem pretty cool. Later. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Drilling Shelf Pin Holes

two edges of the peg board with two edges of the shelf unit, marked the holes, and drilled them out. It worked quite well. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org

Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting baseboards or trim

, but at least I know why my stuff looks like crap. *GRIN* -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod

[BlindHandyMan] Chop saw hold-downs.

WOW! You guys are a wealth of information. That's why I love this list so much. Using your chin as a hold down for your mitre saw. FANTASTIC! And all this time I was using my forehead. *GRIN* -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268

[BlindHandyMan] More on the cedar closet project.

since I cut them with the assumption of 3/4 by 7 1/2 boards. Oh well, it's all good learning. Later. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp

RE: [BlindHandyMan] lights on or off

Lenny, Don't be a sissy, just stick your finger in the socket. *GRIN* You'll find out if it is on or not for sure. *GRIN* -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org

Re: [BlindHandyMan] More on the cedar closet project.

. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Working with Copper Pipe

to add to Bill's comment about compression fittings being more blind friendly, these new SharkBite connectors sound really nice as well. Push to connect and they can be released as well. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081

Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting synthetic line

Tom Fowle should know more about this than I do, but what ever happened to good old fashion whipping to keep the end of the rope from fraying? Can you whip a synthetic rope? -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen

Re: [BlindHandyMan] cutting synthetic line

the rope. I seem to remember seeing someone unbraid the end of a rope, double it back to form a loop, braid it back into the rope, and then dip it in this liquid which, when cured, seemed to stiffen the whole loop up. Does that ring a bell? -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E

[BlindHandyMan] bamboo floors

to bottom. Just a comment I heard and do not know if it is true. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman

[BlindHandyMan] Brailling on labels.

, and stuck labels on almost 400 CDs. It was a sweet way to do it. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman

Re: [BlindHandyMan] important speaker note

Spiro, You dah man! As soon as I get my shit together, I will be coming to you for some speakers. Nice job. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Yet another flooring question

Max asked: That reminds me. My shop building has a plywood floor. Sue thinks it would be a good idea to put something down over it. Any suggestions? Yeah max, saw dust. *GRIN* -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Different Types of Ropes Explained.

each knot and pushing them up the rope. It is hard work. Does this sound like the safety line knot you mentioned? If not, then give it a try to explain it. Thanks. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Different Types of Ropes Explained.

and such, but you iron workers are nuts. *GRIN* -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast

[BlindHandyMan] The great floor / fireplace / asbestos project.

the fireplace and make sure it is OK for a fire. That happens tomorrow morning. So, I started out to install a floor, ended up preparing to rip out a cast iron radiator, tare out hazardous material, install a fireplace. MAN OH MAN! Doesn't any project just have one phase? -- Blue skies. Dan

Re: [BlindHandyMan] The great floor / fireplace / asbestos project

that not only can't I walk on it, I have to step over it. Yes, I can see the irony. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio

[BlindHandyMan] compression fittings.

I know compression fittings are pretty common on quarter inch line. Can you get them for half inch line? -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Neat Little Tricks

to give it a try. Do you think it will work on my back as well? -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Radiation Test

. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cell Phone Radiation Frequently Asked Questions

damage due to excessive heating. Besides, any guy who gets his gonads fried while cooking dinner in his microwave is definitely cooking in one strange position. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives

[BlindHandyMan] The freakin floor.

. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http

[BlindHandyMan] Which way to lay?

to the planks, IE parallel to the joists just be a horror of horrors with handyman demons cursing me and taking my hammer and saws away from me? -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http

[BlindHandyMan] RAY: Radiant floor heating info.

and Thermo Dynamics that I just don't remember anymore. Use it or lose it, that is the truth. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org

RE: [BlindHandyMan] RAY: Radiant floor heating info.

to my current furnace. Not sure though. Man, I would love to just build a house from scratch with my own two hands, putting in all kinds of neat tech just for fun. Oh well, dreams are fun. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081

Re: [BlindHandyMan] RAY: Radiant floor heating info.

myself all that stuff again. *GRIN* -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address

Re: [BlindHandyMan] whole shop air filter installation

Mickey, Excellent description of the filter, and the installation. Nice job. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio

Re: [BlindHandyMan] whole shop air filter installation

, but is it deafeningly loud? People commented on the cost of the filters being kind of high, but I didn't find any pricing. Any idea how much the filters go for? Thanks. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Electrical Fireplace for Dan

expensive around here. thanks though. Hope I let you down easy enough. *GRIN* -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio

[BlindHandyMan] Getting out of cutting the lawn.

in with her whites while doing the laundry? *GRIN* -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water

of that with a bit of clearance around it. Never-the-less, I am definitely interested in these puppies. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water

Dave, The tankless heaters in Ray's post were some big-ass heaters, 185 thousand BTU, I forget the supply, but I think one of them was 340 gallons per hour. They all said they could drive two showers. Most of the units I've looked at do not have that kind of capacity. -- Blue skies. Dan

[BlindHandyMan] Tankless water heaters.

at this point in time. Hope that helped. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address

Re: [BlindHandyMan] BHM convention

, after the last one they may have to change venues. *GRIN* -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman

[BlindHandyMan] The floor.

of the trip leaders, I can't back out now. I'll keep folks informed on how the real floor progresses. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp

[BlindHandyMan] Floor question.

start with the neumatic floor stapler? Thanks. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Floor question.

-finished oak. Thanks. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy

Re: [BlindHandyMan] PVC project done

block. Then while drilling into the brick for the ledger board bolts, bricks started walking out of the mortar so I had to mortar them back in place. Blah blah blah. The chain keeps going. *GRIN* -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412

Re: [BlindHandyMan] what to know about replacing your central unit

air, there is never an exchange of warm air for cold inside the living part of the house. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org

Re: [BlindHandyMan] maintaining pressure of water from fresh water well

a blown expansion tank, or whatever the main tank uses to provide pressure to the main tank. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- See what's inside the new

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Boiler/Furnace

, yes, combined units do exist. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Check out the new improvements in Yahoo! Groups email. http://us.click.yahoo.com/4It09A

[BlindHandyMan] Getting floored

cover dumpster run, all the trash is off the front porch as well. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives

[BlindHandyMan] The furnace, she is dead, not quite.

on spending the five grand just yet. Oh well. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Great things are happening at Yahoo! Groups. See the new email design. http

RE: [BlindHandyMan] The furnace, she is dead, not quite.

but I've been down in the basement with a torche slowly cooking the gas valve. *Just kidding* -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Something is new at Yahoo

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Getting floored

. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Yahoo! Groups gets a make over. See the new email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/hOt0.A/lOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Flexible Pattern Braille cells

, especially when it would be as thick as a braille dot is high, about 19 mills if I remember correctly. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp

[BlindHandyMan] Duck tape.

using it to seal duct work and it then became known as duct d u c t tape. so those people who mispronounce it as duck tape are actually calling it by it's original name. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081

[BlindHandyMan] portable mitre saw table.

in super handy when I am working on the deck in the spring. A very cool new toy. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- See what's inside the new Yahoo! Groups email

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Portable ramps for wheelchair access

WOW! I have heard the one inch rise for one foot long of ramp. But that is going to make for one long ramp for a 14 inch step. Good luck Betsie. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link

[BlindHandyMan] Dale is a bad influence.

slightly less than a hundred bucks U.S. I have to go clean my keyboard off now from all the saliva dripping onto it while perusing the Lee Valley web site. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 Yahoo

[BlindHandyMan] Fence grass.

. I bet it's a while before any self respecting blade of grass tries to grow there. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Fence grass.

Dale wrote: Dan! I am surprised you hadn't mentioned planting marijuana along the fence line and leave the neighbours take care of it. What neighbors? *GRIN* -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show

[BlindHandyMan] The Chili man returns

BOB! Where the hell you been man? Hasn't it been like two or more years since we've seen your name here? How's it going? What handy projects have you been up to? What archaeological digs have you been on? -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Two Kitchen Projects

A lot of friends of mine have purchased assemble yourself cabinets from Ikea, www.ikea.com. People seem to like them. I'm on the fence about them myself though. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081

[BlindHandyMan] Dale Leavens

hope that he is OK. *GRIN* This is second hand information from Janet Leavens through Carla Joe. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- See what's inside the new

[BlindHandyMan] Pocket hole jigs.

pocket hole kit that you have used that is just the be all and end all of pocket joinery? thanks. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Yahoo! Groups gets

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Pocket hole jigs.

Mickey, thanks for the endorsement. Do you have to purchase screws from Kreg, or can you use any screws just as long as they have the correct head, thread and length? -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Pocket hole jigs.

the screw goes down through. At least this is one type of joint. I believe that it is common to make face frames for cabinets using this type of joint. But others on this list know a lot more about it than I do. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel

Re: [BlindHandyMan] extension cords

Rob, If the log splitter calls for a 12 gauge cord, you really should not use a 14 gauge cord anywhere in the line. It will overheat regardless of where it is in the line. Get yourself another, or longer 12 gauge. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [BlindHandyMan] sweater drying rack repair

Lenny, Aren't you making this more complicated than necessary? I have never heard of a more perfect situation for the use of duct tape. *GRIN* -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link

Re: [BlindHandyMan] help! David!

Yahoo is in an upgrade process and most lists are suffering through multiple copies of emails. I have heard that it is as high as 8 and 9 copies of certain messages. Hang on there for another day or so. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries.

. There are the RayoVac IC3 batteries which actually have a chip in them which makes them smarter than the average battery. I like those because their charger allows you to charge them up in 15 minutes. Later. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel

[BlindHandyMan] Burning stuff.

from everything looked fine, to fireball. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address

Re: [BlindHandyMan] accessible thermostat

Richard, I and several others on the list have talking thermostats and I know I love mine. www.talkingthermostats.com -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Battery problem.

you think. Phil, yes I do believe it is age. You are getting up there now and probably put the batteries in the charger backwards. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tool review, circular saws

, and to reduce material to more useable dimensions. If you are shopping for a new circular saw, give the Porter Cable 743K a hard look. I believe this is an investment that will pay dividends for many years to come. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel

Re: [BlindHandyMan] flood zones

a measurable flood there since they have been keeping records there. But because it is in Florida, and Florida gets hit by hurricanes from time to time, they say it is a flood zone. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen

Re: [BlindHandyMan] flood zones

Extreme weather, ground shifting, small Earth quakes, flooding, hmm, are you sure you like living there? *GRIN* -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html

[BlindHandyMan] CMU gets ready for the Nnext DARPA Grand Challenge

Tartan Racing as one of 11 teams that will receive up to $1 million in federal funds for technology development. For more information, see www.tartanracing.org. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives

Re: [BlindHandyMan] cracked foundation

to determine which product you should use, and a contact section where you can ask questions. I did submit a question and although it took a couple of days for them to get back to me, they did answer my question. Later. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Project

knows what will happen then. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address

[BlindHandyMan] Board stretcher.

that was half an inch too long, cut an eighth off of it, and ended up with a board half an inch too short. Don't ask me how. Hell, I was so impressed that I couldn't even get mad. Ah, the joys of D I Y. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Board stretcher.

of solving problems. I never would have thought of this. Thanks Robert. *GRIN* I'll be sure to give this a shot when I get home this evening. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:(412) 268-9081 To listen to the show archives go to link http

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