Re: [BlindHandyMan] Wood Splitters

2006-11-16 Thread Lewisjalexander
forgive me for this reference but I wish to mention this you speak of wood splitters. the actual reference for such equipment are as follows: Chainsaws: Petrol or electric units with a bar and chain for direct cutting. used for felling, professional and semi professional trade use and home

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Christmas Light, Safety

2006-11-16 Thread David Ferrin
Thanks Ray for the information I asked you to send out. I figured these two topics are relevant considering that the holiday and heating seasons are upon us in the north east. For anybody who might be interested many of the posts Ray sends out are as a result of asking me and others what we

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Christmas Light, Safety

2006-11-16 Thread Dan Rossi
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] coil power

2006-11-16 Thread Rob Monitor
Hi, I at one time used my naberhood kids to test and see if the coil had power but after a wile they got wised to me about holding on to the wire wile I pulled the rope... ROB - Original Message - From: Geoff Eden To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] coil power

2006-11-16 Thread carl hickson
a nice teaching tool i think or tortcher?! - Original Message - From: Rob Monitor To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2006 3:26 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] coil power Hi, I at one time used my naberhood kids to test and see if

[BlindHandyMan] Sister group

2006-11-16 Thread n5gbi
The blind handy man has a new companion/sister group,. message follows. Hi group, and again a big welcome to all the new members, the thing is You guys are the founding members of the handy girl group. every one is a new member, smile. You,. each and every one of you make this list

[BlindHandyMan] Measuring inside diameters

2006-11-16 Thread William Stephan
I just received what looks to be a pretty nice vise from Harbor Freight. The manual was so detailed in how to operate a vise it was sort of humorous. They failed though to mention the right size bolts to use to mount the thing, which would have been more useful than say knowing that you

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Measuring inside diameters

2006-11-16 Thread Rob Monitor
hi, Can't you just use a al or some thing and mark where the holes go by sitting the vice on the bench or what ever you are going to mount it on and just use the al and mark the holds??? - Original Message - From: William Stephan To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Measuring inside diameters

2006-11-16 Thread William Stephan
Rob, yeah, that's what I'll do. But, I need to know what size bolts to use, so have to measure the o/d of the holes in the mounting plate of the vise. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- From: Rob Monitor[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 11/16/06

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Measuring inside diameters

2006-11-16 Thread Boyce, Ray
Hi Either use a pair of inside callipers and then transfer this measurement to a pair of outside callipers. Or place a piece of thin rubber or vinyl over the hole to be measured and with a ball pane hammer place the ball end over the rubber or vinyl and hit this with another hammer thus making a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Measuring inside diameters

2006-11-16 Thread Lewisjalexander
any bolts about 10 mm diameter thread are usually the best. get a long shaft bolt for each side, 4 washers 1 top 1 bottom for each side. a good tip is to use your bolt and with a hammer, hit the bolt once to use that as a punch for your drill bit. drill over the diameter by 1 mill or so if

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Measuring inside diameters

2006-11-16 Thread Rob Monitor
YAW, Just after I sent that e-mail I looked at your message and relies how dumb I must sound... Just one of those days... ROB - Original Message - From: William Stephan To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2006 1:26 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Measuring inside diameters

2006-11-16 Thread Dale Leavens
Generally I slip drill bits through until I find one about the size I require then either identify it or bring it along to buy always assuming the size is all that critical. For something like mounting a vice, something close is probably good enough provided the vice won't creep. Dale

[BlindHandyMan] How to Buy Lumber for Your Project

2006-11-16 Thread Boyce, Ray
Hi A successful do-it-yourself project starts with good wood. At first you may think there's a secret lumberyard code when you confront the many types and dimensions of wood. But once you take time to learn how the industry assigns grades and determines sizes, it's easy to choose and order the

[BlindHandyMan] This weeks show's.

2006-11-16 Thread Don
Hello list, on the handy man show this week, Tom reads us some list mail and we talk about that list mail. Then we talk with our guest,. handy man group member Robert More,. Robert talks about some work that he did on his S10 pick-up truck last summer, listen in and find out all

[BlindHandyMan] How to Choose Ceramic Tiles

2006-11-16 Thread Boyce, Ray
Hi There's staggering variety of ceramic tile available - how do you decide what's right for you? Here are some guidelines to follow. Consider Function Instructions * STEP 1: Be sure that the tile you're looking at is suitable for your application. Some rugged tiles can be installed outdoors

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Measuring inside diameters

2006-11-16 Thread Donnie Parrett
Hey Rob, The only dumb questions are the ones not asked!!! Contact me at: Donnie Parrett 1956 Asa Flat Road Annville, KY 40402 Home # 606-364-3321 Cell # 606-438-2557 Church # 606-364-PRAY Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL

[BlindHandyMan] Product Recall

2006-11-16 Thread Ray Boyce
Hi Scott Electric Co. Inc. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Due To Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled

[BlindHandyMan] Research

2006-11-16 Thread Ray Boyce
Hi Everyone As I do a bit of research for the Blind Handy Man Members what subjects would you like to see information on. That we are lacking in the files area which at last count had 318 listed subjects. There has been 929 visitors to this site I hope reading educational information stored

[BlindHandyMan] Fernace Maintenance

2006-11-16 Thread Ray Boyce
Hi No matter what the age of your furnace, you can improve energy efficiency by keeping it in good working order. A few simple furnace maintenance tasks will ensure you're getting the most for your energy dollar. Change or clean your furnace filter When was the last time you changed or cleaned