RE: [BlindHandyMan] accu-rip saw guide or something similar?

2007-02-17 Thread William Stephan
Dale, forgive me if I asked you this once before. I went to sears.com to buy one of these just last Tuesday, and even added it into my cart, when I read the specs which say it's for right-side-bladed saws only. I thought about it a bit, and couldn't really figure out why there would be a

RE: [BlindHandyMan] accu-rip saw guide or something similar?

2007-02-17 Thread William Stephan
John: A friend of mine has a rip fence he uses for his circular saw. The thing has two C clamps, one at each end, and there are telescoping sections. I believe, though I'm not sure, that you can extend the thing out to eight feet. I've been trying to get him to give me a make and model, and

RE: [BlindHandyMan] accu-rip saw guide or something similar?

2007-02-17 Thread William Stephan
finished by the end of the afternoon. -- Larry Martin Woodworking for the Blind --joining the world of blind wood workers -- Original message -- From: William Stephan [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:wstephan%40everestkc.net net Larry, anybody ever use these with a left

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Hi impact nail driver.

2007-02-21 Thread William Stephan
Yeah, these are handy. I think the propper name is stud gun or stud driver. I've seen them chambered for .22 and .32, but that doesn't mean there aren't some chambered for .38 out there. You can shoot studs with a threaded end with one of these, and that's really handy for mounting stuff

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Gas lamp problem

2007-02-24 Thread William Stephan
We have two gas-fired lamps or lanterns on posts at the front of our property. Occasionally, as happened yesterday or so, the wing gets just right, and blows through the touch hold or whatever you call it and extinguishes the flames. The hole I mention, is maybe a half inch in diameter, and you

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Gas lamp problem

2007-02-24 Thread William Stephan
of the pond though. Anyway, the barbecue lighter will work just fine. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:DLeavens%40puc.net net Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: William Stephan [EMAIL

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Gas lamp problem

2007-02-24 Thread William Stephan
Dale said: When I was a smoker it used to really get her if she caught me lighting cigarettes with the torch or the toaster or the kitchen range or the BBQ lighter. I didn't have a welding torch to use, any port in a storm though Yeah Dale, I was guilty of all those and some others too I'm

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Gas lamp problem

2007-02-24 Thread William Stephan
Yeah Brice, that's what I need. Apparently some of them take lighter fluid, and some just spark. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brice Mijares Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2007 12:47 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Gas lamp problem

2007-02-24 Thread William Stephan
Well, I bought the lighter, it's pretty cool actually. I know that one of the Lamps was lit and one was not, I tried lighting the one that was out, but I can't really tell if it's burning or not. Maybe I'll go try and round up a sighted neighbor this evening and get them to have a look. Thanks

Re: [BlindHandyMan] static

2007-02-26 Thread William Stephan
Yeah, if you look at Www.climate-zone.com You can read a chart that lists all sorts of things including average relative humidity by the month. It's amazing how low it is in December January and february as compared to other months of the year. -Original Message- .From: Bill

RE: [BlindHandyMan] What Causes Static Electricity

2007-02-26 Thread William Stephan
A woman who works in my office once whiped out a computer monitkor by waving a stun gun around close to the screen. No, I have no reason why she did this. -Original Message- .From: Robert J. Moore[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 2/26/07 2:11:34 PM .To:

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Protect Your Thumb and Clean Up Your Language

2007-02-26 Thread William Stephan
Larry's got a good technique here. When I was young, I split a lot of cordwood cause I killed some of my ol' man's trees with a bullwhip. Anyway, I used a sixteen pound sledge and wedges. My old man had holes drilled in the wedges, and pieces of round stock inserted in them. This way I

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Flexible Pattern Braille cells

2007-02-28 Thread William Stephan
I can't tell precisely what John's doing, but perhaps the magnetic tape that's used for hanging on metal walls might be what he needs. I've got some that's wide enough that it would probably take two lines of braille if you were careful. pictures etc -Original Message- .From: Armando

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Flexible Pattern Braille cells

2007-02-28 Thread William Stephan
Just to add to this a bit, for spacing, why not take a braille slate and a bit approximately the same diameter of a stylus, and drill out the dots on the slate. -Original Message- .From: Lenny McHugh[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 2/28/07 3:41:10 PM .To:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Door latch repair

2007-03-05 Thread William Stephan
Yeah that was my plan, but my wife wouldn't buy into it. -Original Message- .From: Dan Rossi[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 3/5/07 3:02:07 PM .To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com .Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Door latch repair . .You could put really strong springs on

RE: [BlindHandyMan] portable mitre saw table.

2007-03-07 Thread William Stephan
Wow, that sounds pretty slick Dan. I always wind up having to gerry-rig stuff to hold wood, and a table like that would be way handy. -Original Message- .From: Dan Rossi[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 3/7/07 1:00:08 PM .To: BlindHandyman@yahoogroups.comBlindHandyman@yahoogroups.com .Subject:

Re: [BlindHandyMan]grabber was Help!

2007-03-07 Thread William Stephan
I think AFB used to sell these many years ago. I might even have had one for a while. -Original Message- .From: [EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 3/7/07 1:59:01 PM .To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com .Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Help! . .where do we

Re: [BlindHandyMan]grabber was Help!

2007-03-07 Thread William Stephan
Hoom, sounds like this woould have a myriad of uses. -Original Message- .From: Tom Fowle[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 3/7/07 3:15:06 PM .To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com .Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan]grabber was Help! . .I got a grabber, maybe 2 feet long

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Heating thermostats?

2007-03-09 Thread William Stephan
I think I bought a cheap one from Independent Living Aids that's easy-to-use. It is tactile, and it clicks every two degrees ;f. I think it was under $15.00 US. -Original Message- .From: Andy LaPointe[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 3/9/07 4:35:36 PM .To:

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Dale Leavens

2007-03-13 Thread William Stephan
Well, here's hoping they give him good drugs or whiskey or whatever helps get him through having that done and that he recovers promptly. I myself, slipped on some ice a little over three weeks ago and really sprained my wrist badly. When I finally had it xrayed, the tech said she'd been doing

RE: [BlindHandyMan] DR log splitter

2007-03-23 Thread William Stephan
Rob, is it an electrically powered hydraulic system? -Original Message- .From: Rob Monitor[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 3/22/07 10:03:43 PM .To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com .Subject: [BlindHandyMan] DR log splitter . .HI, Just want to let all of you guys know

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Emailing: dr wood splitter.txt

2007-03-23 Thread William Stephan
Thanks, I'll give this a read. oo! Groups is subject to: .http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ . . 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.

RE: [BlindHandyMan] kiss

2007-03-31 Thread William Stephan
Well, kiss is an acronym for keep it simple stupid, but how that would fit the discussion is beyond me. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2007 1:35 PM To:

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Burning stuff.

2007-04-04 Thread William Stephan
I once experienced a deliberately-set bleve (pronounced blevvy) fire, where a hundred pound propane cylinder was exploded. It was truly terrifying, even though it was a demonstration, and all the onlookers were pervectly safe. -Original Message- From:

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Board stretcher.

2007-04-16 Thread William Stephan
Dan, I had the same thing happen when I was making shelves in the basement for my wife. I didn't write about it cause it was embarrasing. I was able to rent a board stretcher from a local hardware store, but the wood was weaker after stretching, so I just bought another 1x6. -Original

Re: [BlindHandyMan] RESump pumps

2007-04-16 Thread William Stephan
Dale, I think it's a little over 7 lbs to the gallon. Hopefully, wheels were available. -Original Message- .From: Dale Leavens[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 4/16/07 3:39:50 PM .To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com .Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] RESump pumps . .My

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Emailing: Future Aids - Raised-Line DrawingBoard.htm

2007-04-19 Thread William Stephan
Jim, what's a cran? Thanks. -Original Message- .From: cheetah[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 4/18/07 8:34:17 PM .To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com .Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Emailing: Future Aids - Raised-Line DrawingBoard.htm . . .Never before has there been

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Emailing: Future Aids - Raised-LineDrawingBoard.htm

2007-04-19 Thread William Stephan
See, this is why this is a good list. You just never know what new thing you're going to learn here. -Original Message- .From: Dan Rossi[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 4/19/07 9:56:59 AM .To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com .Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Emailing:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Emailing: Future Aids - Raised-Line DrawingBoard.htm

2007-04-19 Thread William Stephan
Dale, I've tried on many occasions to follow a pattern and can't do it. I tend to be somewhat impatient, and it's possible I guess that I run my jig saw too fast. -Original Message- .From: Dale Leavens[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 4/19/07 12:05:06 PM .To:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Emailing: Future Aids - Raised-LineDrawingBoard.htm

2007-04-19 Thread William Stephan
Well, I guess I gotta go out and buy some crayons and try this out. Wait, we have a daycare facility here, maybe I can steal some. -Original Message- .From: cheetah[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 4/19/07 12:41:49 PM .To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com .Subject: Re:

RE: [BlindHandyMan] tough flooring

2007-04-24 Thread William Stephan
I don't think dog nails are going to damage hard wood all that much, particularly if they're kept reasonably short. We have three dogs and a cat, and hard wood floors except for in the kitchen, and it doesn't seem to be an issue here. -Original Message- From:

RE: [BlindHandyMan] leatherman

2007-04-25 Thread William Stephan
I've had and have a couple different models of Leatherman tools. Personally, I think the Supertool II is more durable than the Wave model. There are also a lot of knock-offs around, and some are pretty nice. I've paid as little as $a3 US for knock-offs that I've given as gifts. The cheapest

Re: [BlindHandyMan] leatherman

2007-04-25 Thread William Stephan
: William Stephan . To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com . Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 4:51 PM . Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] leatherman . . . I've had and have a couple different models of Leatherman tools. Personally, I think the Supertool II is more durable than the Wave model. There are also

Re: [BlindHandyMan] care of central air unit

2007-05-03 Thread William Stephan
I probably shouldn't admit this here, but I have a maintenance contract for heating and cooling equipment. We had a very bad adventure last summer, when it was very hot and humid with a burned out fan motor in our condenser, which caused my usually mature and thoughtful wife to devolve into

[BlindHandyMan] Jack repair

2007-05-03 Thread William Stephan
I have a Pacmate with a headphone jack that has been damaged, probably by having pressure put on the plug of a headphone. Is there a relatively easy way to bend the contact a little bit to make sure it seats against the plug? I don't really want to send the thing to FS for something like this,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Jack repair

2007-05-04 Thread William Stephan
OK, we actually have radio repair folks where I work, so I'll see if I can talk one of them into taking a shot at this. -Original Message- .From: Tom Fowle[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 5/3/07 6:22:39 PM .To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com .Subject: Re:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question about soaking the air cleaner oil foam inmy new lawn mower

2007-05-04 Thread William Stephan
In addition to what Brice says, you'll want to either clean with detergent or replace the air filter when you do the once-a-year oil changes. -Original Message- .From: Brice Mijares[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 5/4/07 12:22:42 PM .To:

RE: [BlindHandyMan] The radiator has been disconnected.

2007-05-07 Thread William Stephan
Dan, sounds like quight a project. When I was in the equipment leasing business, we had a fair amount of rigging equipment for short-term rentals. You could certainly find a heavy duty come along with enough cable, and ramps, and maybe a sling. I wouldn't try this without somebody with eyes

RE: Moving the 400 pound cast iron pig RE: [BlindHandyMan]

2007-05-08 Thread William Stephan
Robert, I think an appliance dolly could handle the weight. As long as it had the stair tracks on the back, it'd probably be OK. I had a piano escape from me while I was unloading it off a van once, and it was not pretty. So, I tend to be a little over-causious. So, I'd still want a block

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Scroll saws, band saws, cutting shapes

2007-05-10 Thread William Stephan
Wait! Don't forget the bucket and shovel you'll need to mix up the couple hundred gallons of mud you'll need to make this fit together without too many obvious gaps. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- .From: GenePoole[EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Building A House Out of Nothing At All

2007-05-11 Thread William Stephan
as precise as our products are today. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- .From: Victor Gousei[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 5/10/07 10:21:10 PM .To: Blind Handyman Listservblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com .Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Building A House Out of Nothing

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Adaptive woodworking tools

2007-05-16 Thread William Stephan
No, it's 1/64th. The nut is rectangular, and has a notch on one side so you can keep track of your revolutions. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- .From: Larry Stansifer[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 5/16/07 3:06:07 PM .To: blindhandyman

Re: [BlindHandyMan] new washers

2007-05-17 Thread William Stephan
My wife has one of these and likes it very much. Ours is on a stand made of 2 x 4s and plywood along with a dryer. The stand is big enough that she can keep all the detergents and whatever on it as well, and is probably 18 inches tall. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William

RE: [BlindHandyMan] The pig has landed.

2007-05-21 Thread William Stephan
Sounds like a plan Dan!. Nothing like a nice quiet radiator. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- .From: Dan Rossi[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 5/20/07 9:15:25 PM .To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com .Subject: RE

Re: [BlindHandyMan] water heater question

2007-05-22 Thread William Stephan
unit doesn't need electricity to operate. We sometimes get serious ice storms and power outages in Winter, and I like the idea of at least having hot water. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- .From: Dale Leavens[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 5/22

Re: [BlindHandyMan] pouring cement stairs.

2007-05-23 Thread William Stephan
City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- .From: Dale Leavens[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 5/23/07 2:27:54 PM .To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com .Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] pouring cement stairs. . .Hi Dan, . .Mostly your assumptions are correct. . .I

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Monkey wrench

2007-05-24 Thread William Stephan
successfully. His design was then patented and Walworth manufactured the wrench. Stillson was paid about $80,000 in royalties during his lifetime. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- .From: Lee A. Stone[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 5/23/07 7:09:27

RE: [BlindHandyMan] lubricating light sockets

2007-05-27 Thread William Stephan
Dale, do you think this is also true of the mini lamps we're all supposed to be buying? -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dale Leavens Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2007 3:51 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re:

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Drilling holes in a mirror

2007-05-30 Thread William Stephan
Hoom, do you know what the pipe was made out of Lenny? -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2007 8:52 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Drilling holes in a

RE: [BlindHandyMan] drilling glass with pipe

2007-05-31 Thread William Stephan
I gotta try this/ on! Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- .From: Lenny McHugh[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 5/30/07 7:38:43 PM .To: Handyman-Blindblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com .Subject: [BlindHandyMan] drilling glass with pipe . .Bill, .I found

RE: USING PIPE Re: [BlindHandyMan] Drilling holes in a mirror

2007-05-31 Thread William Stephan
Thanks Lenny, this could be fun! Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- .From: Lenny McHugh[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 5/30/07 7:10:58 PM .To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com .Subject: USING PIPE Re: [BlindHandyMan

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Quick Cut Saws, Dangers and What to be Careful of.

2007-06-02 Thread William Stephan
Thanks for this Ray. I wasn't familiar with the name, we used to call these either cut-off or rescue saws. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ray Boyce Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 4:30 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Gear-heads

2007-06-04 Thread William Stephan
I don't currently own a vehicle, but I still enjoy reading about maintenance and other projects from those who do -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 6:33 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com

RE: [BlindHandyMan] How Is a Revolver Made

2007-06-05 Thread William Stephan
I made a couple zip guns when I was in Junior High and High School. But I've never even thought about a center fire do-it-yourself gun. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Patricia Ferrin Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007

RE: [BlindHandyMan] How Is a Revolver Made

2007-06-05 Thread William Stephan
Ed:I Think mine was made from a couple sections of telescoping radio antenna -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Edward Przybylek Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 11:39 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE:

RE: [BlindHandyMan] shotguns in the home

2007-06-07 Thread William Stephan
My experience was completely different regarding accuracy. The best shooting I ever did was with a little .38 Smith with a two inch barrel. I did sraw-point-and-shoot, and when I actually tried to aim, my results deteriorated significantly. Presumably, this is because a short barrel mimics

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Cyclone Conditions Here

2007-06-08 Thread William Stephan
Ray: Glad to hear you have little damage. I'm not familiar with precisely where you live, so pardon my ignorance. Is the coal you mention being exported or imported? Where is it being shipped to or where is was it mined? Thanks. -Original Message- From:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Shop vac filter

2007-06-14 Thread William Stephan
of household maintenance tasks, e.g. Blowing leaves, blowing dirt off yourself before coming into the kitchen etc. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- .From: Dale Leavens[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 6/13/07 6:41:18 PM .To: blindhandyman

[BlindHandyMan] Styrafoam

2007-06-19 Thread William Stephan
and the tabletops the pieces are on. First, is this kind of material worth bothering with in terms of sound-deadening, and second, what would be a good way to cut the stuff. I was thinking about a jig saw at low speed, would that work well? Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Styrafoam

2007-06-21 Thread William Stephan
Thanks Tom, a good project for a rainy day I guess. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- .From: Tom Fowle[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 6/20/07 5:17:48 PM .To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com .Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL

Re: [BlindHandyMan] pop rivets

2007-06-27 Thread William Stephan
-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- .From: Dale Leavens[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 6/26/07 6:40:58 PM .To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com .Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] pop rivets . .I would add that you can purchase additional washers which can be used

RE: [BlindHandyMan] pop rivets

2007-06-27 Thread William Stephan
Rob, the longest available at my local hardware store is 1/2 inch. That's not to say other places don't have longer ones though. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- .From: Rob Monitor[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 6/26/07 5:49:44 PM

RE: [BlindHandyMan] off topic question on Fidelco

2007-07-29 Thread William Stephan
Scot: If you go to www.gdui.org http://www.gdui.org/ There is a link to a guide dog school survey which yu might find useful. Good luck. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Scott Howell Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2007 11:35

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Talking tape measures

2007-08-01 Thread William Stephan
Larry, what I do is buy a tape measure I like and just pay somebody to grind small knotches at the inch markings. Usually, I have the foot marks on one side and the inches on the other. If I need something more accurate, I use a rotomatic. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William

RE: [BlindHandyMan] using a stump grinder

2007-08-14 Thread William Stephan
(816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- .From: Peter Mikochik[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 8/14/07 5:55:22 AM .To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com .Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] using a stump grinder . .hey thanks for all the general advice. .everyone should

RE: [BlindHandyMan] using a stump grinder

2007-08-14 Thread William Stephan
Peter, the ones I know about would fit in a van. In addition to the clothes stuff, I'd wear steel towed boots if I had them, and remove jewelry just to be on the safe side. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- .From: Peter Mikochik[EMAIL

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Where is everybody.

2007-08-19 Thread William Stephan
Well, I spent all day yesterday pretty much assembling 24 boxes for CDs. We have open-faced cabinets for storing CDs, but somehow got these totally lame trays as inserts. The trays are flexible, so every time you would pick one up, the CDs would either shift around or more generally fall out.

RE: [BlindHandyMan] telephone dilemma

2007-08-24 Thread William Stephan
Lenny: I don't know how practical this is, but I've used a tape recording of the nine tone on a touch tone dial to open doors etc. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- .From: Lenny McHugh[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 8/24/07 7:12:56 AM

[BlindHandyMan] Slow drain

2007-08-26 Thread William Stephan
Have a bathroom sink drain that's running slow. So, I decided that before I did a bunch of work on it, I'd try using some liquid drain opener. However, I cannot for the life of me, remove the stopper. It seems like every other drain I've worked on, but no matter how I twist or pull, the

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Slow drain

2007-08-26 Thread William Stephan
@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of William Stephan Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 4:11 PM To: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Slow drain

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Slow drain

2007-08-26 Thread William Stephan
... _ From: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of William Stephan Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 3:11 PM To: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Slow drain

2007-08-26 Thread William Stephan
Yeah, and I guess I'm either going to do like Roger, or else disconnect the thing. Unfortunately it's in a little vanity cabinet that's going to be a pain to work in. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Glenn Lemacher Sent:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Slow drain

2007-08-27 Thread William Stephan
Bill: The drain opener I had specifically said not to pour onto surfaces of sinks etc. Because of staining. That's why I was concerned about removing the stopper. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- .From: Bill Gallik[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Slow Drain

2007-08-27 Thread William Stephan
Thanks Glenn, I'm gonna check out the clr power plummer. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- .From: Glenn Lemacher[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 8/27/07 9:26:28 AM .To: handymanblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com .Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Slow Drain

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Slow drain

2007-08-27 Thread William Stephan
(816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- .From: mailto:spiro%40netaxs.com[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:spiro%40netaxs.com commailto:spiro%40netaxs.com[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:spiro%40netaxs.com com .Sent: 8/27/07 1:35:00 PM .To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Slow Drain

2007-08-29 Thread William Stephan
Thanks Tom, the bleech might be worth trying for us. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- .From: Tom Fowle[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 8/29/07 11:52:41 AM .To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com .Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Palm nailer.

2007-08-30 Thread William Stephan
Oooh this has possibilities Dan. Lowe's eh? Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- .From: Dan Rossi[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 8/30/07 8:46:40 AM .To: BlindHandyman@yahoogroups.comBlindHandyman@yahoogroups.com .Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Palm

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Slow Drain

2007-08-30 Thread William Stephan
Thanks Brice, I'll check it out. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- .From: Brice Mijares[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 8/29/07 6:10:09 PM .To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com .Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Slow Drain . .Why

RE: [BlindHandyMan] home inspections

2007-08-30 Thread William Stephan
(816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- .From: Jennifer Jackson[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 8/30/07 9:09:54 AM .To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com .Subject: [BlindHandyMan] home inspections . .So here I am still waiting to know about my house. My closing

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Palm nailer.

2007-08-31 Thread William Stephan
It's true Dale, Ive been told I was born with a tool in my hand. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dale Leavens Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 5:58 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Palm

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Slow Drain

2007-09-12 Thread William Stephan
Can this stufb be used on PVC pipe? Thanks! Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- .From: Brice Mijares[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 9/12/07 5:05:00 AM .To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com .Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Slow

[BlindHandyMan] A cool place

2007-09-12 Thread William Stephan
. It can be found at Www.harryepstein.com Enjoy! Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan

RE: [BlindHandyMan] removing carpet

2007-09-18 Thread William Stephan
apprehend the effects you were having with the machine. Somebody with eyesight though might be able to do this without too much difficulty. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- .From: robert moore[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 9/18/07 12:25:01 PM

Re: [BlindHandyMan] removing carpet

2007-09-18 Thread William Stephan
. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- .From: [EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 9/18/07 1:58:09 PM .To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com .Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] removing carpet . .You'll be having your kids wear

Re: [BlindHandyMan] OT, phone time service over:

2007-09-19 Thread William Stephan
Tom, I imagine you know this, but in case you don't, I generally call WWV at (303)499-7111 I think you get two minutes of listening time per call. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- .From: Tom Fowle[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 9/19/07 3:25:34 PM

[BlindHandyMan] OT directions

2007-09-19 Thread William Stephan
can read text messages. The service uses speech recognition and according to the article can give pretty good directions from point to point via text messages. I have an antique cell phone so can't try it out myself. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan

RE: [BlindHandyMan] What would be good to get Jell Gloss off your hands?

2007-09-20 Thread William Stephan
How about mineral spirits? Or, I have a lanolin based goop that seems to work pretty well. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- .From: Jerry Richer [EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 9/20/07 11:06:47 AM .To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.comblindhandyman

[BlindHandyMan] Talking Wireless Meat Thermometer

2007-09-23 Thread William Stephan
All: I know we've talked about these from time to time. I finally bought one from ILA primarily because it was on sale. Anyway, it came packed in serious bubble rap, or whatever they call the virtually unopenable plastic packaging we see today, and my wife goated the card which apparently has

Re: [BlindHandyMan] New Tool Review

2007-09-25 Thread William Stephan
. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- .From: Tom Fowle[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 9/25/07 1:06:09 PM .To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com .Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] New Tool Review . .A few years ago a lot of people tried

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Plumber's Tool Kit

2007-09-27 Thread William Stephan
a sighted person to look at this stuff. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- .From: David Ferrin[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 9/26/07 8:11:30 PM .To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com .Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Plumber's Tool

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Plumber's Tool Kit

2007-09-27 Thread William Stephan
David, finding this one wasn't too hard, I just used the Jaws Find command searching for faucet I think. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- .From: David Ferrin[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 9/27/07 11:56:26 AM .To: blindhandyman

Re: [BlindHandyMan] rolling storage/workshop.

2007-10-04 Thread William Stephan
And, you could always put some blocks under the thing. I've had junker straight job vans, trailers and shipping containers for storage, but never modified doors. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- .From: Christian Shinaberger[EMAIL

Re: USB cables RE: [BlindHandyMan] New Tool Review

2007-10-04 Thread William Stephan
Yeah, and he's got a bar in his house too. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- .From: Dan Rossi[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 10/4/07 9:03:31 AM .To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com .Subject: Re: USB cables RE

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Oil in air tools.

2007-10-16 Thread William Stephan
I was thinking about an in-line oiler but haven't bought one yet. Does anybody know how big they are? I'd want to attach it at the tool so I can still use my air gun without blowing oil. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- .From: Larry

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Gas charged nailers

2007-10-25 Thread William Stephan
-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- .From: Dale Leavens[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 10/24/07 8:13:53 PM .To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com .Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Gas charged nailers . .Oh yes! not framing nailers but intended for nailing wood to cement

RE: [BlindHandyMan] GPS

2007-10-29 Thread William Stephan
You can do either telephone or braille input, or you can use a qwerty bluetooth keyboard for inputs. There is a motorized mode, and you can do e-mail and sync with Outlook as well. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- From: tunecollector

RE: [BlindHandyMan] GPS

2007-10-30 Thread William Stephan
looks very capable and is so much smaller and more portable. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:DLeavens%40puc.net net Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: William Stephan To: blindhandyman

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Plywood Grades

2007-11-01 Thread William Stephan
Wow, I never knew about the thickness difference Ray, thanks. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- From: Ray Boyce[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 11/1/07 1:28:28 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Circular or table

2007-11-02 Thread William Stephan
Dale, great post. Can you talk a little about cutting dados? I've never really grasped how to get the right depth with a circular saw or table saw either. Thanks! Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- From: Dale Leavens[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Circular or table

2007-11-02 Thread William Stephan
number. Good luck. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- From: Dale Alton[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 11/1/07 6:20:00 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Circular or table Hi gang, I am contemplating

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