Re: [BlindHandyMan] Who turned off the heat!

2010-09-05 Thread Max Robinson
We didn't just break the low temperature record this morning, we shattered it into smithereens. The record was 48 and the low was 43. I don't like the hot weather nor do I like the coldest of winter. That's why fall and spring are my two favorite times of the year. Regards. Max. K 4 O D

Re: [BlindHandyMan] my Oreck Update!

2010-09-05 Thread Max Robinson
Sounds like a contraction of ecstasy and exercise. Someone who gets very intense pleasure from exercising is in a state of ecstasize. 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

Re: [BlindHandyMan] porch light

2010-09-03 Thread Max Robinson
She may be wrong this time but she'll get him another time. 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

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Beware of that noisy hybrid car

2010-08-28 Thread Max Robinson
Also, I wonder how many owners will deliberately sabotage it. 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

Re: [BlindHandyMan] working with quick crete questions

2010-08-26 Thread Max Robinson
Weeds are very persistent critters. We have one that grows up between the carport slab and the foundation of the house. Every year I spray it with roundup and the next year it comes back for another try. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site

Re: [BlindHandyMan] knowing what your walls are made of? And filling up wholes in your wall?

2010-08-26 Thread Max Robinson
cementacious and work best when applied to brick or concrete bases. Do you know what the stuff you used is called? Thanks. - Original Message - From: Max Robinson To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 9:33 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] knowing what

Re: [BlindHandyMan] knowing what your walls are made of? And filling up wholes in your wall?

2010-08-25 Thread Max Robinson
I just finished a big wall repair project. There is a new kind of dry wall filler. It doesn't shrink very much as it dries. It is pink when wet and turns white when dry. I know that doesn't do us much good but it should help identify it at the home center. Sue said she felt like she was

Re: [BlindHandyMan] knowing what your walls are made of? And filling up wholes in your wall?

2010-08-25 Thread Max Robinson
best when applied to brick or concrete bases. Do you know what the stuff you used is called? Thanks. - Original Message - From: Max Robinson To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 9:33 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] knowing what your walls

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Rain gutter run and drop

2010-08-23 Thread Max Robinson
When we moved into this house there was a 40 foot run of gutter with a down spout at each end. If the rain was any more than light it would overflow in the middle. We cured it by putting in a down spout where it overflowed. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com

Re: [BlindHandyMan] batteries

2010-08-15 Thread Max Robinson
The voltage of a cell is set by the laws of chemistry not by any design decision. 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

Re: [BlindHandyMan] batteries

2010-08-15 Thread Max Robinson
...@yahoogroups.com - Original Message - From: Spiro sp...@iamspiro.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 5:18 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] batteries that would be when in parallel right? Thanks On Sat, 14 Aug 2010, Max Robinson wrote: If you mix batteries

Re: [BlindHandyMan] batteries

2010-08-15 Thread Max Robinson
Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 8:49 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] batteries sure, so the size names are just physical measurement. So it's more a AA is length and width than like a gallon (as in) holding given quantity. On Sun, 15 Aug 2010, Max Robinson wrote: The voltage of a cell

Re: [BlindHandyMan] batteries

2010-08-15 Thread Max Robinson
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 8:52 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] batteries explain why never parallel of the same type? Thanks On Sun, 15 Aug 2010, Max Robinson wrote: Putting batteries even of the same type in parallel is a bad idea and is never done by reputable

Re: [BlindHandyMan] batteries

2010-08-15 Thread Max Robinson
of use. what's the trick? On Sun, 15 Aug 2010, Max Robinson wrote: Spiro asked. explain why never parallel of the same type? Thanks No two cells are exactly identical and if two are connected in parallel the stronger one will try to charge the weaker one. Since these cells

Re: [BlindHandyMan] batteries

2010-08-14 Thread Max Robinson
If you mix batteries and the rechargeable ones run down first there might be enough power in the others to keep the device going just enough to cause it to continue to be used. If that happened the rechargeable ones could be damaged by reverse polarity. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] mower issue

2010-08-03 Thread Max Robinson
Don't get the idea of using drug store alcohol as a substitute. It's about 50 % water and will really mess things up especially when the temperature is below freezing. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube

Re: [BlindHandyMan] FW: How much is a finger worth?

2010-07-24 Thread Max Robinson
I didn't get anything relevant from any of those links. Would you care to post the article? 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

Re: [BlindHandyMan] FW: How much is a finger worth?

2010-07-24 Thread Max Robinson
: [BlindHandyMan] FW: How much is a finger worth? Try http://www.consumersearch.com/blog/how-much-is-a-finger-worth-0?utm_source=R SSutm_medium=RSS Shane From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Max Robinson Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2010 9

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Refrigerator!

2010-07-23 Thread Max Robinson
Don't you have to shut off the water while changing the filter? 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

Re: [BlindHandyMan] hot water to frig

2010-07-18 Thread Max Robinson
It's an urban legend. 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.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] hot water to frig

2010-07-18 Thread Max Robinson
Of Max Robinson Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2010 19:09 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] hot water to frig It's an urban legend. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com mailto:max%40maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site http

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Yes, Can hot water freeze faster than cold water?

2010-07-18 Thread Max Robinson
Bullshit. If anybody on this list can make hot water freeze faster than cold water I'll eat my words. But you had better be able to do it any time you want and not just have it happen once out of many trials. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site

Re: [BlindHandyMan] BAH Fw: [Sci-tech] Odd but crual Giant alien weed (this is no joke

2010-07-16 Thread Max Robinson
Jewel. I had exactly the same thought. 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

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Dryer Problem

2010-07-13 Thread Max Robinson
The releases are on each side near the front. 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

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Dryer Problem

2010-07-13 Thread Max Robinson
Mine that I told you about yesterday was a GE. 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

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Dryer Problem

2010-07-12 Thread Max Robinson
A dryer I once owned had two little spring catches one on each side that had to be pushed back or forward, I forget which way. If you didn't release them prying would just break something. Also there was a small plate about 5 x 5 inches on the back that was held on by two screws. When it was

Re: [BlindHandyMan] the name of the screws with the tool in the box

2010-06-28 Thread Max Robinson
Could also be star drive. 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.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Air Purification Systems

2010-06-22 Thread Max Robinson
There's no such thing as good ozone. There's only one kind and that's three oxygen atoms bonded together in a molecule. It's a deadly poison. I wouldn't have one of those ozone generators in my home. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site

[BlindHandyMan] A better list for thiskind of message.

2010-06-19 Thread Max Robinson
If you like to chat, make jokes, and just fool around you might like to try the blind like me list. To subscribe send a blank email to blindlikeme-subscr...@yahoogroups.com There is no topic so a message can never be off topic. Don't forward messages to the list unless they are blindness

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Nail gun options

2010-06-17 Thread Max Robinson
My experience with electric brad guns and staplers is that they are under powered. I have bought two different ones and that's true of both of them. I now have air guns and they have plenty of power. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Re: testing for mold, more

2010-06-17 Thread Max Robinson
Mold can grow in places even a sighted person can't see. Such as inside walls and especially air conditioner evaporators and ducts. 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

Re: [BlindHandyMan] convert fluorescent t12 to t8 bulbs

2010-06-16 Thread Max Robinson
About a year ago we replaced our kitchen fixture with one that takes T8 bulbs. They are brighter but don't last very long. The first 4 we bought at the same time as the fixture have all gone out. Think twice before changing to T8. They are a smaller diameter and I assume that more light

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tacumseh engine carbeurator question

2010-06-13 Thread Max Robinson
I've heard stories of guys who could stop a small engine by firmly grabbing the block with one hand and the spark plug with the other. Bet you thought I was going to tell some other story didn't you. Well I've heard those too. I don't think I believe either one. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tacumseh engine carbeurator question

2010-06-13 Thread Max Robinson
Amen!!! 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.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] outlet timers

2010-06-09 Thread Max Robinson
The timers I remember have a mechanical dial that turns once around in 24 hours. There little flat pins that you slide into slots that make the switch turn on or off. Each time a pin passes the switch it changes states. If off it is turned on, if on it is turned off. Now there is a clock

[BlindHandyMan] New storage shed on line.

2010-05-20 Thread Max Robinson
Here is the link to the storage shed page. http://www.angelfire.com/electronic/funwithtubes/Storage.html 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:

[BlindHandyMan] New Major Project.

2010-05-18 Thread Max Robinson
In my never ending quest to store the stuff collected over a lifetime I am building a storage shed. It will be 8 by 12 feet and attached to the back of the shop. That way it will look to the neighbors as an addition to the shop rather than another building. Entrance will be through an

Re: [BlindHandyMan] messages appearing twice?

2010-05-13 Thread Max Robinson
Tom wrote. I didn't send my previous one about the text archives twice, I'm sure? or I think I'm sure, or maybe not! but I got it twice! That happens about once a day to someone. It's been happening on every Yahoo groups list I am on. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] computer won't start

2010-05-12 Thread Max Robinson
It's called planned obsolescence. 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.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Freakin termites.

2010-05-03 Thread Max Robinson
Are those the same stairs you took the 400 pound pig down? If so, I'd say you were very lucky. 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

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Freakin termites.

2010-05-03 Thread Max Robinson
I'm betting that you will end up cutting it into smaller pieces to get rid of it. Maybe with a cutting torch? 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:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Diagnosing a doorbell

2010-05-03 Thread Max Robinson
I respectfully disagree. The voltage to a doorbell is either 16 or 24 volts always AC. The transformer has two terminals as noted. The bell has three terminals, One is common. The second is the two chime sounder and the third one is the one chime sounder. One connection on the transformer

Re: [BlindHandyMan] More on studs.

2010-03-30 Thread Max Robinson
I wouldn't do it but it will depend on how you are going to attach the wall paneling. A 2 by 4 on the flat will have a lot of spring in the middle. It will be almost impossible to drive nails. If you are planning to use screws it may not be so bad. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Super Strong Silicone Adhesive Sealant

2010-03-21 Thread Max Robinson
I knew that as silicon rubber. It used acetic acid as the solvent. There is a newer version that is water based that is not nearly as good. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sheet goods carrier.

2010-03-19 Thread Max Robinson
If you were Han Solo you could probably get your wookie to carry the sheet goods for you. 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

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Smith Wesson® 44 Mag Tool®

2010-03-15 Thread Max Robinson
Smith Wesson® 44 Mag Tool A Smith and Wesson 44 with all those extra tools sounds like a Swiss army gun. They forgot to mention that you can also use it to drill holes, all be it of one size. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Smith Wesson® 44 Mag Tool®

2010-03-15 Thread Max Robinson
...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Max Robinson Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 1:13 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Smith Wesson® 44 Mag Tool® Smith Wesson® 44 Mag Tool A Smith and Wesson 44 with all those extra tools sounds like a Swiss army gun

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Recall: Gerber Legendary Blades: Machetes Due to Laceration Hazard

2010-03-10 Thread Max Robinson
You can get cut when using a sharp knife. What a revelation. What's next, a recall of kitchen ranges because you can get burned while using them? Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure

2010-03-02 Thread Max Robinson
I've seen so many messages about bad experiences I wouldn't touch one with a 3 meter pole. 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

Re: [BlindHandyMan] more snow!

2010-02-24 Thread Max Robinson
I've even heard of heating elements imbedded in a concrete driveway. They use enormous amounts of power and are for rich people only. 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

Re: [BlindHandyMan] more snow!

2010-02-24 Thread Max Robinson
They were probably just well insulated. 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

Re: [BlindHandyMan] more snow!

2010-02-24 Thread Max Robinson
A warm concrete floor in a house probably had hot water pipes in the concrete. Possibly electric coils though. Anyway this would not be much different from any other way of heating a house. The electric coils under a drive way to keep away the snow and ice is another story. We are talking

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Radiant floor heating.

2010-02-24 Thread Max Robinson
If you have a 2 car garage with a 25 foot long driveway that's about 30 kilowatts. I call that a lot. And that's a conservatively sized driveway. In this neighborhood they are about 75 feet long. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Radiant floor heating.

2010-02-24 Thread Max Robinson
Dale. Please keep in mind that some of us are talking about heating the interior of a house while I and others are talking about melting snow and ice off of a walkway or driveway. I know it is done because there are homes right here in Bowling Green that have heated driveways. The electric

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Questions About Brick Planters

2010-02-18 Thread Max Robinson
Watch out for local building codes. Some of them have a limit as to how close a structure can be to the sidewalk. 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:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sex Screws - Was: Pop Rivets Question

2010-02-17 Thread Max Robinson
Jewel wrote. so I don't know if this has struck anyone else as being particularly erotic: the words sex and screw being coupled together. Yes, we use that term here in the USA also. Sex, screw, and coupled, that's a good one. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com

Re: [BlindHandyMan] 4 way switch

2010-02-16 Thread Max Robinson
The so called 3 way switch is actually a single pole double throw switch. The so called 4 way switch is a double pole double throw switch witch has been internally wired to be a reversing switch. lets call the screws A B C and D. In one position of the lever the circuits are from A to B and

Re: [BlindHandyMan] it's quiet

2010-02-15 Thread Max Robinson
crap he's been selling. I think it might have been the coldest January over all since I've lived in NC. - Original Message - From: Max Robinson To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2010 9:38 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] it's quiet I thought

Re: [BlindHandyMan] it's quiet

2010-02-14 Thread Max Robinson
I thought there was snow on some of the mountain tops. 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

Re: [BlindHandyMan] candle powered electric light

2010-02-12 Thread Max Robinson
That's got to be a fake. There isn't even a complete circuit. A wire to each candle but no connection between the candles. Were the candle flames in contact. The rubbing of the nails with a magnet is clearly showman ship. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Washer drainage hose splashes when emptying

2010-02-06 Thread Max Robinson
I used to have that problem with a dish washer. I would put a sauce pan full of water under the drain. The water didn't rebound nearly as much from hitting the pot full of water as it did from hitting the hard sink. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Why does my Propane heater burn so dirty?

2010-02-01 Thread Max Robinson
Sounds like both of these heaters need to have the fuel air mixture adjusted. It's not a job for someone who doesn't know what they are doing. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] thinking ahead; cleaning AC coils

2010-01-18 Thread Max Robinson
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

Re: [BlindHandyMan] New Band Saw.

2010-01-16 Thread Max Robinson
@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2010 7:03 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] New Band Saw. Or, just use a bounced check. Lol. earlier, Bob Kennedy, wrote: You might ask Sue for one, it's a rough time of year to look for a dollar. - Original Message - From: Max Robinson

Re: [BlindHandyMan] New Band Saw.

2010-01-16 Thread Max Robinson
Terry offered. I'll be happy to describe a procedure to set a band saw fence if anyone is interested. I would be interested in that procedure. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] New Band Saw.

2010-01-15 Thread Max Robinson
between ball barring guides more than others. That is a huge well to jump into. Just do a search for band saw guide and you'll get so confused it isn't funny. - Original Message - From: Max Robinson To: Blind Handyman Sent: Friday, January 15, 2010 12:51 AM Subject

Re: [BlindHandyMan] New Band Saw.

2010-01-15 Thread Max Robinson
to flex. - Original Message - From: Max Robinson To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, January 15, 2010 1:07 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] New Band Saw. It does have ball bearing guides. There is a lot of space between the bearings. Is it a good idea to tighten

Re: [BlindHandyMan] wireless bad thing detectors.

2010-01-14 Thread Max Robinson
Carbon monoxide has the same molecular weight whether it comes from natural gas or propane. It's still one carbon atom and one oxygen atom. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net

[BlindHandyMan] New Band Saw.

2010-01-14 Thread Max Robinson
I finally got the new band saw put together. There really wasn't much to put together, the table had to be mounted and the stop at 90 degrees to the blade adjusted. The tracking and alignment adjustments were right on out of the box. They didn't give much guidance on where to set the blade

Re: [BlindHandyMan] thinking ahead; cleaning AC coils

2010-01-13 Thread Max Robinson
Formula 409 will also work very well. 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

Re: [BlindHandyMan] thinking ahead; cleaning AC coils

2010-01-13 Thread Max Robinson
In my house I have to take some of the sheet metal ducting apart. It's put together with pop rivets. That's why it has only been done once in 38 years of living here. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube

Re: [BlindHandyMan] thinking ahead; cleaning AC coils

2010-01-13 Thread Max Robinson
I did it myself. I've been trying to talk myself into doing it again. I think it needs it. 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

Re: [BlindHandyMan] water question

2010-01-11 Thread Max Robinson
If you run a glass of hot water it will look cloudy because of very tiny bubbles resulting from dissolved air in the water. As the glass stands undisturbed the cloudiness will begin to clear from the bottom as the bubbles rise to the top and burst. After a couple of minutes the water will

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Happy Holidays!

2010-01-11 Thread Max Robinson
. With the sawdust bag, I can use it in the house now instead of just in the basement. Regards, Tom From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Max Robinson Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 1:25 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Happy Holidays!

2010-01-11 Thread Max Robinson
] On Behalf Of Max Robinson Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 1:39 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Happy Holidays! Hi Tom. Unfortunately I am locked out of my shop. I have a heater in the shop but we had so much snow and freezing rain that I can't get the door

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Blocking the wind.

2010-01-10 Thread Max Robinson
Both my shop and Sue's teddybear cottage are sitting on blocks with the bottom of the siding about 12 inches above ground. We have thought about installing 1 by 12 treated boards around them to keep the cold wind from infiltrating underneath and taking away heat. One reservation I have is

Re: [BlindHandyMan] RotoZip

2010-01-07 Thread Max Robinson
What is a roto zip? Is it something like a Dremel tool? 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

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Connecting your Lap Top to Your Television

2010-01-06 Thread Max Robinson
What are you planning to do in your spare time? 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

Re: [BlindHandyMan] question about wood filler

2010-01-05 Thread Max Robinson
In my admittedly limited experience you can't drill and put screws into filler. I once repaired the leg of a swivel chair. I mean the part where the caster shaft goes in. The wood had broken away around the hole. The previous owner had tried to glue the original pieces back and that lasted

Re: [BlindHandyMan] A Special Happy Birthday

2010-01-05 Thread Max Robinson
Mine was Dec 22. 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.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] power drain cleaning story

2010-01-04 Thread Max Robinson
The last time we had to call a plumber was when our kitchen sink was plugged up. He snaked out the line and installed a Y connector just past the trap. He explained that the next time I could take the plug out of the end of the Y connector and run the snake down it bypassing the trap. He said

Re: [BlindHandyMan] laminate instilation

2010-01-04 Thread Max Robinson
I always heard it can't live with em and can't live without em. 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

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Wireless video transmission.

2010-01-04 Thread Max Robinson
Dan. What you need is called a video modulator. They are built into VCRs but generally not DVD players and game consoles. They were needed to play a DVD player through an older set that didn't have direct video and audio inputs. I suppose the digital transition has made them a little more

Re: [BlindHandyMan] New member, and weather update

2009-12-30 Thread Max Robinson
I used to live in Dunedin which is now almost totally surrounded by Clear Water. I graduated from the university of Florida so I know where Ocala and Silver Springs are. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube

Re: [BlindHandyMan] New member, and weather update

2009-12-29 Thread Max Robinson
I just finished watching a bowl game that was played in Orlando Florida. The temperature was about 50. The team from Miami had on long sleeves, had heaters on the sidelines and were shivering. The team from Wisconsin had on short sleeves, and no heaters. Guess who won. I used to live in

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sony Tape Player Troubles

2009-12-26 Thread Max Robinson
That sounds to me like a bad transistor. It's a kind of crackling noise, right? Transistors are soldered in and unless you have experience in electronics repair it's a job best left to the professionals. If it's a battery operated portable it may not be worth fixing. Regards. Max. K 4 O D

[BlindHandyMan] Christmas gift.

2009-12-26 Thread Max Robinson
I got a table top band saw for Christmas. I can't complain because I picked it out. I figure if I end up using it a lot I can always get a bigger and more expensive one. I'm not sure I can make useful cuts with it. I'll know soon. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com

[BlindHandyMan] Merry Christmas

2009-12-24 Thread Max Robinson
On this Christmas eve let me wish all of you and your families a very merry Christmas. May you find joy in giving and also find exactly what you want under the tree tomorrow morning. For those of you who do not celebrate The Christian holiday I wish you happiness at this time of the year.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Happy Holidays!

2009-12-16 Thread Max Robinson
Now that sounds familiar. I'm getting a band saw for Christmas. Same conditions. 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

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Happy Holidays!

2009-12-16 Thread Max Robinson
: [BlindHandyMan] Happy Holidays! Max, what will you be using your band saw for mainly? jWhat type of projects do you get involved with? From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Max Robinson Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 1:25 PM

Re: [BlindHandyMan] ClickRule and RotoRule

2009-12-06 Thread Max Robinson
Hi River. You can read all about the click and rotor rules at the following URL. http://www.angelfire.com/electronic/funwithtubes/Manual_Ch-1_MEASURING.html This is part of a site that Larry and I are putting together for blind woodworkers. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Alining a saw blade when ripping

2009-12-04 Thread Max Robinson
I don't think he meant with the saw running. 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

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Music in my shed

2009-12-01 Thread Max Robinson
and the FCC should have better things to do. Only problem you may have is providing a proper load for the xmitter since it was probably designed for a very low impedance whip antenna. have fun Tom WA6IVG On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 11:09:10PM -0600, Max Robinson wrote: In the next few months I'm

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Music in my shed

2009-12-01 Thread Max Robinson
at 11:09:10PM -0600, Max Robinson wrote: In the next few months I'm going to play with hanging a TV/FM booster on the C Crain. If it works I'll let everyone know. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Music in my shed

2009-11-30 Thread Max Robinson
4:05 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Music in my shed what's a good transmitter then? On Sat, 28 Nov 2009, Max Robinson wrote: Don't mess with one of those C Crain transmitters. They have a range of about 10 feet line of sight. About 5 feet through a wall. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Music in my shed

2009-11-30 Thread Max Robinson
what's a good transmitter then? On Sat, 28 Nov 2009, Max Robinson wrote: Don't mess with one of those C Crain transmitters. They have a range of about 10 feet line of sight. About 5 feet through a wall. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com mailto:max%40maxsmusicplace.com

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Music in my shed

2009-11-28 Thread Max Robinson
Don't mess with one of those C Crain transmitters. They have a range of about 10 feet line of sight. About 5 feet through a wall. 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

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Music in my shed

2009-11-28 Thread Max Robinson
to hear of it. - Original Message - From: Max Robinson To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 8:56 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Music in my shed Don't mess with one of those C Crain transmitters. They have a range of about 10 feet line

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Bathtub calking

2009-11-28 Thread Max Robinson
, November 28, 2009 9:14 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Bathtub calking Sorry, I've been away for a week. If this hasn't been answered in the 800 emails I have to wade through, you can use a heat gun to soften it. - Original Message - From: Max Robinson To: Blind Handyman

Re: [BlindHandyMan] The Lone Measurer

2009-11-21 Thread Max Robinson
I use a little piece of blue painter's tape to hold the end of the tape measure in place. 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

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