Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tactile Medal measureing tape?

2006-08-05 Thread John Schwery
I know Maxi-Aids has them. earlier, Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press, wrote: Aloha listers, I am looking to replace my tactile medal measuring tape. I can't remember where the old one came from. Thought someone could recommend one. Alive and well in Paradise, Betsy To listen to the show archives

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work?

2006-08-07 Thread John Schwery
Max, I have been able to plug in mics that have standard mini jacks, 1/8-in plugs, into sound cards that I have had through the years and they have worked. I know some sounds cards have rca plugs and others have different size jacks other than the 1/8-in plug. earlier, Max Robinson, wrote:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Are there any microphones that work?

2006-08-08 Thread John Schwery
Tom, I know I have a cheapie mic from Radio Shack that will work in the sound cards that I have used. earlier, Tom Fowle, wrote: John, sorry this would work with older dynamic mikes but not with modern condensor mikes and may well damage them. Again, most modern condensor mikes need a D.C. bias

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Harbor Freight

2006-08-08 Thread John Schwery
Ed, for the most part, I would agree with you. I have found some good tools by way of my local store as well as calling the order line and ordering. There site is very accessible and is fun to search and browse. The disadvantage that I see with the stores is that you can't get good help.

RE: [BlindHandyMan] How to Milk a Cow

2006-08-14 Thread John Schwery
Or kick the bucket over. earlier, Cy Selfridge, wrote: Well, also be sure to watch those hind feet. Just about the time you get the bucket full the blamed cow will just pick up one foot and step into the bucket We had an old Red Pole who specialized in this act... Cy, the Ancient okie...

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Measuring wood

2006-08-23 Thread John Schwery
rulers are not interchangeable. So, three feet is the max I can get. I guess I can mark and measure, but I'm a bit concerned about accuracy. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- From: John Schwery[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 8/22/06 1:30:31 PM

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Measuring wood

2006-08-23 Thread John Schwery
new extensions. At 09:31 AM 8/23/2006 -0500, William Stephan wrote: Sounds like A plan John, I'll give the lads at NFB a call. Thanks. Bill Stephan Kansas City, MO (816)803-2469 William Stephan -Original Message- From: John Schwery[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Compound Miter Saws?

2006-08-24 Thread John Schwery
Andy, line up the edge of the blade with your mark so the blade won't cut away whatever you want to keep. Dale asked which is more versatile, a table saw or miter saw. I have never used a miter saw so I can't speak for those. It seems that one can't rip too easily with a miter saw so I

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Drill Guides

2006-08-25 Thread John Schwery
hours smoothing and reshaping the fire wall in my El Camino and I am now faced with relocating a whole bunch of accessories and wondered if you guys had a better method for drilling wholes. How does your dowel guide mount to the drilling surface? At 10:14 AM 8/25/2006 -0400, John Schwery wrote

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Oh rats.

2006-09-04 Thread John Schwery
Do these things work on squirrels? We have way too many of them. Would they harm a stray cat? earlier, Mark M, wrote: Hi, I often get mice in the house in about October, when the weather cools down outside. A couple of years ago the mice seemed to be 'trap shy', as they wouldn't go for the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Building your own computer.

2006-09-08 Thread John Schwery
Tiger is a good company. I ordered a bundle from them, a few years ago, that was a cdrom drive, sound card and speakers. earlier, Max Hearn, wrote: Dan, Lots of good e-computer companys out there. Many have parts and pieces. Most have some kind of Computer Skeleton in their inventory. TIGER

Re: [BlindHandyMan] burning barrel

2006-09-18 Thread John Schwery
We have thought about burning barrels, too. They make some incinerators too, for the purpose and I think they are around $80. The trouble with those 55 gallon drums is that they rust out, and I think one would have to punch quite a few holes to get good air flow. earlier, Robert J. Moore,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] More on the microwave

2006-09-27 Thread John Schwery
You can get this oven from Walmart selected stores and Best Buy. One chain has 1 model and the other chain, the other model. I can't remember which chain has which but the numbers are 87106 and 87108. You can also order from Walmart.com and best buy.com. I got one from Best Buy and it

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Hamilton Beach Talking Microwave

2006-10-09 Thread John Schwery
It has buttons and a selecter dial with de tents.. earlier, tunecollector, wrote: So, is this a touch screen model or does it have buttons? -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Edward Przybylek Sent: Sunday, October 08, 2006 11:22

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Hamilton Beach Talking Microwave

2006-10-10 Thread John Schwery
Ed, many of the functions on the selecter dial do not talk. the minutes and seconds do not talk as well as well as the ones for example, for popcorn, pizza, veggies and so on. I think counting is tedious, because one can't spin the dial a ways to count for say, 30 minutes. earlier, Edward

Re: [BlindHandyMan] turkey, how large?

2006-10-18 Thread John Schwery
- From: John Schwery [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 5:14 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] turkey, how large? We are feeding 9 or 10 people for thanksgiving. How big a Turkey do we need? John -- No virus found

Re: [BlindHandyMan] ideal tool and equipment shop

2006-10-19 Thread John Schwery
I have heard of places where one can rent space, tools and get some help, too. earlier, Lee A. Stone, wrote: as somebody said years ago I have a dream. picture this in your community. something similar to years ago it was advertized to take your car or truck to Joe blows place on a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] turkey, how large?

2006-10-19 Thread John Schwery
Hailley, I'm helping a bit but my wife is cooking it. earlier, one foxy lady, wrote: Hey your welcome..are you cooking this yourself? - Original Message - From: John Schwery [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 8:42 PM Subject: Re

Re: [BlindHandyMan] turkey, how large?

2006-10-19 Thread John Schwery
and that is some good tasting turkey.. Hailley - Original Message - From: John Schwery [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 7:46 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] turkey, how large? Hailley, I'm helping a bit but my wife is cooking it. earlier

Re: [BlindHandyMan] click ruler or rotomatic ruler

2006-10-19 Thread John Schwery
I don't know about the click ruler since I have never used one. I have used a rotomatic for years and I believe it to be a bit more accurate than a click ruler. Measurements may be able to taken more quickly with a click ruler. earlier, Rob Monitor, wrote: Hi, This is Rob again and I was

Re: [BlindHandyMan] turkey, how large?

2006-10-19 Thread John Schwery
pounder should do the trick, unless you have real huge eaters! If you like leftovers, then go for a bigger one! - Original Message - From: John Schwery [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 5:14 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] turkey, how

Re: [BlindHandyMan] leaf blowers

2006-10-24 Thread John Schwery
I like electric models over the gas ones. I believe the electric ones are lighter and have fewer problems. earlier, [EMAIL PROTECTED], wrote: Recommendations for leaf blowers for you guys here. Anything petrol driven is a lot better and more reliable as if you're going to shred and mulch any

Re: [BlindHandyMan] The experience

2006-10-26 Thread John Schwery
For tight nuts like that, I like p b blaster better than wd40. earlier, R S Enterprises, wrote: So am I understanding correctly that the nuts turned off clockwise as in left handed threads. They should have stamped with a L or made it clear in the manual. Ron - Original Message - From:

[BlindHandyMan] door stop

2006-10-27 Thread John Schwery
We have a door between our house and lanai. To hold it open we have been using a stack of chairs. My wife suggested I make a stop from wood. So, after thinking about it, I took my rotomatic and roughly measured about 2.25 inches between the bottom of the door and floor. I found a scrap

Re: [BlindHandyMan] door stop

2006-10-27 Thread John Schwery
is between the miter slots and the blade, I ALWAYS use push sticks. Congratulations to you!! Be careful. - Original Message - From: John Schwery To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, October 27, 2006 6:34 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] door stop We have a door

Re: [BlindHandyMan] new

2006-10-30 Thread John Schwery
Tom I don't know if the rotomatic is better than the click rule but I think it is more accurate. It is also a bit slower to use but I have used one for years and I like it. earlier, Tom Huhn, wrote: BlankHey guys I am new to the list and have RP and was a general contractor for 25 years

Re: [BlindHandyMan] new

2006-10-31 Thread John Schwery
Huhn, wrote: Hey John do you now were to get the rotomatic and what does it look like and how does it work as I have heard of the rotomatic but have never seen one thanks Tom - Original Message - From: John Schwery [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, October

[BlindHandyMan] board for a miter gage?

2006-11-29 Thread John Schwery
I would like to put a board on my miter gage for my table saw to support cross cuts. Of what kind of wood should I make it, how long, how wide and how should I attach it to the gage? John -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.430 / Virus

Re: [BlindHandyMan] cordless screwdrivers

2006-12-05 Thread John Schwery
Otis, I would suggest that you forget a screwdriver and get a cordless drill with variable speed. I use a small drill, I think the voltage is 7 something and it works great for driving screws. earlier, Otis Blue, wrote: Hi everyone, I would like to get some suggestions on a cordless screw

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Christmas present

2006-12-27 Thread John Schwery
got it from an Ace hardware here in Denver. - Original Message - From: John Schwery To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 2:27 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Christmas present Dale, could you describe this guide and tell

Re: [BlindHandyMan] The secret of Getting Things UnDone Regarding Home Maintenance

2006-12-29 Thread John Schwery
Awhile ago, I needed to loosen the hose connections on our clothes washer. P B Blaster did the trick. earlier, Ray Boyce, wrote: Hi secret of getting things undone when doing home maintenance jobs. Brute strength is not usually the answer. When trying to loosen a screw the screwdriver tip has

Re: [BlindHandyMan] A router for Christmas.

2006-12-29 Thread John Schwery
Max, I have a Freud fixed base router with a table. I haven't done any hand routing, yet, but instead, used a table. If I understand the instructions right, when hand routing, the router moves from left to right. When using a table, move the wood from right to left. As you probably already

Re: [BlindHandyMan] A router for Christmas.

2006-12-29 Thread John Schwery
I do agree with dale in that I like a dado blade better. My dado blade makes a pretty smooth dado with its chippers. earlier, Lenny McHugh, wrote: Max, I can not agree with Dale. Most of my dado cuts are made with a stacked dado blade in my table saw. However I do make some with my router

Re: [BlindHandyMan] A router for Christmas.

2006-12-30 Thread John Schwery
Max, I got around the space problem by buying a job site table saw. I wheel it outside, set it up, do my sawing, fold it up and wheel it back into my shed when I'm done. I do as much of my work outside to save my wife clean up time. Working outside allows me to maneuver long pieces without

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Back yard shop.

2007-01-05 Thread John Schwery
I have heard that even treated wood can rot after being in contact with the ground. Will Max's floor or frame rot if he doesn't put down gravel or cement blocks? earlier, Dale Leavens, wrote: You can probably find someone with one of those dirt cutting chain saw like things to cut you a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] wood working publications for the blind

2007-01-05 Thread John Schwery
Do these people have a web site? Is there material available in electronic text to be read on puters or note takers? earlier, David Ferrin, wrote: This was forwarded to me from an alert list member and I'm quite sure that many of you out there will be interested in this magazine. David Ferrin

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Drilling Shelf Pin Holes

2007-01-05 Thread John Schwery
I have used an awl, tapping it good with a hammer to make a nice hole into which to put the bit. earlier, Dale Leavens, wrote: Rae If you can do that you either have much better touch than I do or a lot more sight! Accurately placing the point of a bit on the intersecting point of scribed

Re: [BlindHandyMan] getting started in wood working

2007-01-06 Thread John Schwery
For measuring, I would recommend a rotomatic. Some people like a click rule. You can get either from the NFB materials center. earlier, Dale Leavens, wrote: Hi Robert, You have more tools than I had when I started and pretty good variety as well. You do need a better measuring method

Re: [BlindHandyMan] horizontal table

2007-01-07 Thread John Schwery
Is there a difference between a regular router table and a horizontal router table? earlier, Lenny McHugh, wrote: Hi Tom, I purchased my regular router table and all of my bits from MLCS Router Bits and Woodworking Products I also purchased a few jigs, pocket hole and shelf pin

Re: [BlindHandyMan] measuring

2007-01-07 Thread John Schwery
Sounds close to a rotomatic. The rotomatic come with 3 extensions, 6, 12, and 18-inch. Also, one can order the extensions separately. earlier, Lenny McHugh, wrote: Hi All, I use two tools for measuring. A talking tape measure and a device that was made about 60 years ago at the Over Brook

[BlindHandyMan] palm air nailer

2007-01-07 Thread John Schwery
for you who have air compressors, you might like the idea of an air nailer that one holds in the palm of the hand. Harbor Freight is selling one for $39. It handles most sizes of nailers, delivers about 1000 blows per minute and can be run with 100 pounds of pressure. John -- No virus

Re: [BlindHandyMan] measuring

2007-01-07 Thread John Schwery
this long block on a lathe and turned the most unique lamp. Lenny - Original Message - From: John Schwery mailto:jschwery%40runbox.com[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2007 12:11 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan

Re: [BlindHandyMan] palm air nailer

2007-01-07 Thread John Schwery
Carl, would you resend. Your typing got a bit garbled. earlier, carlhickson, wrote: is thes a a nalor likte the strips of knails or a stricker for use with normal knails? - Original Message - From: John Schwery To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com

Re: [BlindHandyMan] router for router table

2007-01-07 Thread John Schwery
With my Freud router, I can put it in a table or use it for hand routing. To put it in a table, I just put 3 screws through a plate and drop the plate and router into the table. earlier, Dale Leavens, wrote: Last march I purchased a Triton 3.25 HP model of router which I eventually intend to

Re: [BlindHandyMan] getting started in wood working

2007-01-09 Thread John Schwery
Scott, the rotomatic is plained a bit on one side so the ruler will sit flat on a surface. On the opposite side it is plained, also, but every half inch, a thread sticks up so one can tell where the half inch marks are. On the measuring nut that turns, one side has a notch in it so one knows

Re: [BlindHandyMan] getting started in wood working

2007-01-09 Thread John Schwery
%40verizon.net[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Jan 9, 2007, at 8:28 AM, John Schwery wrote: Scott, the rotomatic is plained a bit on one side so the ruler will sit flat on a surface. On the opposite side it is plained, also, but every half inch, a thread sticks up so one can tell where the half inch marks

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Where Can You Buy The Rotomatic?

2007-01-09 Thread John Schwery
Bill, I know the NFB materials center has it. earlier, Bill Gallik, wrote: I guess the subject pretty sums my question. Thanks! Bill Gallik E-Mail: mailto:wfgallik%40centurytel.net[EMAIL PROTECTED] - Never mind what others do; do better than yourself, beat your own record from

spiral saws, was: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question

2007-01-09 Thread John Schwery
What is a spiral saw? earlier, [EMAIL PROTECTED], wrote: spiral saws can be used by a blind or visually impaired person with the following recommended technique. I use a spiral saw now and again when I don't have the time to start the bandsaw. when cutting awkward shapes in materials with a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] question on Rotomatic ruler

2007-01-10 Thread John Schwery
Scott, the nut that looks like a regular nut, that is, the 6-sided nut, is the locking nut. If you will notice on the square nut, on one side of that nut is a little notch. That is the side you want to face up for measuring. Supposing you want to measure 2 and a quarter inches. The end

[BlindHandyMan] miter saw versus table saw?

2007-01-11 Thread John Schwery
I have never seen or used a miter saw. Can anything be done with a miter saw that can't be done on a table saw? What are the advantages of miter saws? How wide and how thick of pieces can a miter saw handle? John -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition.

[BlindHandyMan] radial arm saws?

2007-01-12 Thread John Schwery
Ray, since Dale mentioned radial arm saws, can you find anything regarding size, type, features, functionality, etc? Thanks. John -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.16.9/623 - Release Date: 1/11/2007 3:33 PM

Re: [BlindHandyMan] palm sander

2007-01-14 Thread John Schwery
What is a palm sander? earlier, Rob Monitor, wrote: HI, I have a old black Decker sander and it came with a plait type thing that after you put on the sand paper you take this plait thing and put it over the sand paper and push on it and it makes little holes in the sand paper so it can go

Re: [BlindHandyMan] palm sander

2007-01-14 Thread John Schwery
. Spindle sanders are good for edge sanding, especially around curves and circles. This information was located at http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=howTop=BuyGuide/bgsandrs.htmlhttp://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=howTop=BuyGuide/bgsandrs.html Lenny - Original Message - From: John Schwery

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Cabinetry Anatomy

2007-01-21 Thread John Schwery
Michael, Harbor Freight has a nice self-centering doweling jig as well as a few other dowel jigs. I use them and they work well. If you are not near a Harbor Freight, you can order from the web site or on the phone. earlier, Michael Baldwin, wrote: ray, thanks, this is helpful information.

[BlindHandyMan] miter saws, sliding and non-sliding

2007-01-21 Thread John Schwery
What extra capability does a sliding miter saw have over a non-sliding saw? Or, what is the advantage of a sliding saw? What dimensions of wood can a sliding saw handle as opposed to a non-sliding saw? John -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] stuck CD drive

2007-01-30 Thread John Schwery
Somebody mentioned a pozidrive bit. What is this bit and what is the difference between these bits and a Phillips bit? earlier, Trouble, wrote: Just one note to think on here. The jumper settings can be different according to manufactures. For some to be set as master it needs no jumper on

Re: [BlindHandyMan] stuck CD drive

2007-01-30 Thread John Schwery
So, is a pozidrive bit like a Phillips or Torx bit? Phillips is shaped like a cross and a Torx is like a star. earlier, [EMAIL PROTECTED], wrote: pozi drive bits are basically star screw drivers lol your basic screw driver. we in the UK refer to them as Pozi drive and flats. just to correct

Re: [BlindHandyMan] stuck CD drive

2007-01-30 Thread John Schwery
Ah, ok, so that is why my Phillips bits have worked ok on puters. But, I was wondering because I can get pozidrive bits for my Swiss Army knife if I want. earlier, [EMAIL PROTECTED], wrote: its a phillips bit to you guys lol hehehehe oops sorry I was being a boob lol lew [Non-text portions

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Kolher commercial

2007-02-01 Thread John Schwery
Lenny, lol, I do that too, always checking out how things are made. And when I see something broken or not right, I want to fix it. earlier, Lenny McHugh, wrote: Have you heard the new Kolher commercial. I have heard it a few times and had no idea what was going on. It shows a blind man at a

[BlindHandyMan] Perkins labeler

2007-02-01 Thread John Schwery
Somebody on the handymans show was wondering what a Perkins labeler looked like. It is a flat piece of sheet metal about 3 inches wide and 10 inches long or so. On one side there is about a quarter lip. Down the middle of this piece space is cut out for the dymo tape. There are clips at

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Perkins labeler

2007-02-01 Thread John Schwery
I forgot to mention, one can get them from Howe Press. earlier, Don, wrote: For those of us that have a braille writer, this labeler would be the thing too have. Don - Original Message - From: John Schwery To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent

[BlindHandyMan] dremels?

2007-02-05 Thread John Schwery
What are dremels used for? Are they worth getting? John -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.25/669 - Release Date: 2/4/2007 9:58 PM To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html

[BlindHandyMan] outdoor folding table?

2007-02-15 Thread John Schwery
I would like your ideas on a folding table. I want to make a folding table for a sort of outdoor work bench. I bought the legs from harbor Freight. They are similar to what you might see on tables for church and school meals. I thought of making the top from 1 by 12 wood, about 5 feet long

Re: [BlindHandyMan] outdoor folding table?

2007-02-16 Thread John Schwery
thickness as that board. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada mailto:DLeavens%40puc.net[EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: John Schwery mailto:jschwery%40runbox.com[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [BlindHandyMan] outdoor folding table?

2007-02-16 Thread John Schwery
- From: John Schwery To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 2:40 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] outdoor folding table? I would like your ideas on a folding table. I want to make a folding table for a sort of outdoor work bench. I

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

2007-02-17 Thread John Schwery
Does anyone have any opinions about what might be the best guide for a circular saw? What keeps the Accu-Rip guide from moving while making a cut? John -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.441 / Virus Database: 268.18.0/689 - Release Date:

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

2007-02-17 Thread John Schwery
%40puc.net[EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: John Schwery mailto:jschwery%40runbox.com[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday

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

2007-02-17 Thread John Schwery
PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Schwery Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2007 6:08 AM To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] accu-rip saw guide or something similar? Does anyone have any opinions about what might be the best guide for a circular saw

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Drier duldrums

2007-02-19 Thread John Schwery
What is a Robertson screw? earlier, Dale Leavens, wrote: My old Maytag dryer comes apart at the front and I expect yours does too. The only time I had to disassemble it I found two screws under the front panel which you remove. I think it just descends unhooking from under the top but it was

[BlindHandyMan] router bits, tongue and groove

2007-02-19 Thread John Schwery
Dale, you mentioned that you wondered if anyone still had tongue and groove router bits. I saw some reading on a page of Freud tools. John -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.441 / Virus Database: 268.18.2/692 - Release Date: 2/18/2007 4:35

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Up Close with table Saws

2007-02-20 Thread John Schwery
On my saw, I can use the rip fence on either side of the blade. earlier, [EMAIL PROTECTED], wrote: Hi Ray, I've barely ever used a TS. So I have questions. The miter guide goes cross cut, right? Think I got that. But where does the rip guide go? I would think para with the blade. But isn't that

Re: [BlindHandyMan] CONVERT YOUR TABLE SAW INTO A PRECISION JOINTER

2007-02-20 Thread John Schwery
Lenny, neat. I was wondering if there was such a thing. earlier, Lenny McHugh, wrote: MACHINED ALUMINUM DISC CONVERTS YOUR TABLE SAW INTO A PRECISION JOINTER AND DISC SANDER -- Not just a flat disc with sandpaper, this machined

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Up Close with table Saws

2007-02-20 Thread John Schwery
Robert, yep, the gage stays in the slot. My gage has a portion that is thicker at the bottom. earlier, Robert J. Moore, wrote: Hi My table saw has a miter gage that the bar is 90 degrees on either side. What this means is that the miter gage can be lifted straight up So when the part that you

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

2007-02-22 Thread John Schwery
Ron, I would suggest that you check the manual for your tank to see what pressure is recommended. earlier, [EMAIL PROTECTED], wrote: Dear Ron: Your problem sounds like the classic case of a water-logged tank. This simply refers to the situation where the air in the top of the tank has been

[BlindHandyMan] slots too small in router base plate

2007-02-22 Thread John Schwery
i bought a universal circle/edge guide for my router. The guide has a base plate make of hard plastic. The screws that go through this plate into my router are slightly large for the slots in the plate, by perhaps 1/32 of an inch. How can I enlarge the slots a little bit? John -- No

Re: [BlindHandyMan] slots too small in router base plate

2007-02-22 Thread John Schwery
, Cochrane Ontario Canada mailto:DLeavens%40puc.net[EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: John Schwery mailto:jschwery%40runbox.com[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mailto:blindhandyman

Re: [BlindHandyMan] slots too small in router base plate

2007-02-22 Thread John Schwery
Also, what is a forstner bit? earlier, John Schwery, wrote: earlier, Dale Leavens, wrote: Dale, the main part of the screw, the part with the threads, is too big. The slots are about 1.5 inches long and about .25 inches thick. Hi John, Is it just the head too large or the entire screw

Re: [BlindHandyMan] slots too small in router base plate

2007-02-23 Thread John Schwery
that you widen it more or less equally. Good luck. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada mailto:DLeavens%40puc.net[EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: John Schwery mailto:jschwery%40runbox.com[EMAIL

Re: [BlindHandyMan] slots too small in router base plate

2007-02-23 Thread John Schwery
I got it done, using 2 different sized flat files and a round file for the ends of the slots. It took a few hundred strokes per slot, 3 slots. earlier, John Schwery, wrote: Dale, thanks. Sounds good. earlier, Dale Leavens, wrote: OK John, I think I would get a thin flat file and just

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Porch

2007-02-24 Thread John Schwery
I thought the side pieces were called stringers and the part that you kicked your foot into, climbing the steps are called risers. I think the board you step on is a tread. earlier, rj, wrote: Larry, They are called risers or jacks. It is the 2 x 12 that you cut out for the steps. Some

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

2007-02-27 Thread John Schwery
Janet, take it easy. I didn't notice anything wrong. earlier, Janet and Felix *, wrote: I get it now, I am sorry. One must touch the nail as a reference for where to hit it. And I don't have to because I'm sighted. You are right. It does seem to be a tool designed for sighted folks. Sorry I

[BlindHandyMan] planting grass?

2007-03-02 Thread John Schwery
We want to plant some perennial rye. Is there any general rules about planting or anything we should do to the ground, first? Our soil is very sandy. We live in north central Florida. John -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus

Re: [BlindHandyMan] planting grass?

2007-03-03 Thread John Schwery
to, mailto:funwithtubes-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com[EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: John Schwery mailto:jschwery%40runbox.com[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 9:35 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] planting grass

[BlindHandyMan] sander?

2007-03-09 Thread John Schwery
Should I get a sander and, if so, what type? I don't have room for one on a stand or bench. What I have now are the type for a drill, a disk and 2 drums. John -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.8/714 - Release

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Covering up cat pee with paint.

2007-03-10 Thread John Schwery
I know that on carpet, because we have used it, there is this stuff you can get at Walmart, called, out, yep, spelled o u t. It really works. earlier, Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press, wrote: David, I would try some product like Nature's Miracle to clean the area again. You don't say here what

[BlindHandyMan] oil off driveway?

2007-03-11 Thread John Schwery
How do I get car engine oil off of our driveway? We had somebody staying with us for 3 months and a truck was parked on our driveway, leaking oil. John -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.8/718 - Release Date:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] oil off driveway?

2007-03-11 Thread John Schwery
, Clifford Wilson - Original Message - From: John Schwery To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2007 12:58 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] oil off driveway? How do I get car engine oil off of our driveway? We had somebody staying with us

[BlindHandyMan] doweling jig from Harbor Freight

2007-03-15 Thread John Schwery
Somebody mentioned getting a jig from Harbor Freight. I have the self-centering jig from there and I have had good success with that one. It looks like an upside down vice with holes in it. Both jaws move together and that is why it can center. Works good as a drill guide, too. John --

dado blade, was: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Cutting some joints [Was:] cutting dove tails

2007-03-25 Thread John Schwery
Keith, when you buy a dado blade, I would suggest you buy a stack set and not the kind that wobble. earlier, Keith Christian, wrote: Hi Dale, I hope you are healing well. I do have a new Porter Cable router. My last router threw a bit my way and I trashed it. Pretty scary. The shaft had a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Shop Smith.

2007-04-03 Thread John Schwery
I have heard from some that with all of the changing from task to task, some accuracy is lost over time. earlier, Dale Leavens, wrote: Max, How much do they want for one? Frequently you will find that you are buying a lot of stuff you won't use and the inconvenience of using what you will use

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Batteries.

2007-04-03 Thread John Schwery
I believe the better battery is the lithium ion battery. earlier, [EMAIL PROTECTED], wrote: many charges are switchable from nicad tonmh. On Tue, 3 Apr 2007, Phil Parr wrote: We probably have discussed this before on the list but I either wasn't paying attention or maybe I was under the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] PB Blaster vs. WD 40

2007-04-03 Thread John Schwery
From my experience, b b blaster is a far better penetrator. I had some hoses stuck on my washing machine and that stuff got the hoses loose. earlier, Richard Sherman, wrote: Hi, In another posting Larry talks about PB Blaster. How does this compare to wd 40? I have always been a big fan of WD

Re: [BlindHandyMan] PB Blaster vs. WD 40

2007-04-04 Thread John Schwery
Richard, I suspect rust was involved. earlier, Richard Sherman, wrote: Hi Joshn, Was the tightness due to rust or what? Rich - Original Message - From: John Schwery To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 5:26 PM Subject: Re

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Dis jointed email messages.

2007-04-24 Thread John Schwery
No problem, here. earlier, Jewel Blanch, wrote: Robert! I think that your computer is playing silly buggers! Dan's bhm posts are coming to my address in a perfectly legible form. Jewel - Original Message - From: Robert J. Moore To:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] A Tool Kit for your handywoman

2007-04-24 Thread John Schwery
I encourage my wife to use power tools. I have had her using our drills, table saw, router, planer among other tools. She likes using them. earlier, Jo Taliaferro, wrote: Dear Ray, As a woman, I am trying hard not to feel insulted by your post about a general tool kit for women, wives,

RE: [BlindHandyMan] A Tool Kit for your handywoman

2007-04-24 Thread John Schwery
Larry, what is a leather man multi-tool? earlier, Larry Stansifer, wrote: Ladies, I was trying really hard not to jump in on this one but here goes. Avoid buying one of those one size fit's all plastic tool kits filled with what somebody else thinks you need. First of all take yourself down to

RE: [BlindHandyMan] A Tool Kit for your handywoman

2007-04-24 Thread John Schwery
Stansifer -Original Message- From: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Schwery Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2007 5:45 PM To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Counter Top Renovations

2007-04-28 Thread John Schwery
in there hands. Ray - Original Message - From: John Schwery mailto:jschwery%40runbox.com[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2007 8:43 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Counter Top Renovations ray, what

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Adaptive woodworking tools

2007-05-13 Thread John Schwery
I have the rotomatic and I use it a lot. I have a Braille tape measure too but only use it for long rough measuring. earlier, Lenny McHugh, wrote: Hello David, I never used a click ruler.I have a talking measuring tape that I use a lot. I have the original roto matic measuring device. I

[BlindHandyMan] 3 quarter inch holes?

2007-05-13 Thread John Schwery
I want to put 3/4 inch holes in some white board, a cheap soft wood from Lowe's. What should I get to do this? I have a half-inch drill, and a fixed base router. John -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.0/803 -

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