[Blindtlk] Tape Measure and Level?

[Bryan Schulz]

hi,

the tape measure speaks every 1/16th inch and the only flaw is it doesn't 
have a on/off switch and the leather pocket is soft so it activates if you 
bump it.
the price never did go down since 2005 so i finally bought it for about 
$100.

Bryan Schulz

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marion Gwizdala" <blind411 at verizon.net>
To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2010 7:49 PM
Subject: [Blindtlk] Tape Measure and Level?


> Bryan,
>    Did you get the tape measure at convention? Is it a talking tape 
> measure or a Braille one? I have been looking for a Braille tape measure 
> and an audible level at a reasonable price. Can you give me more 
> information on these?
>
> Fraternally yours,
> Marion Gwizdala
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Bryan Schulz" <b.schulz at sbcglobal.net>
> To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 1:20 PM
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Blind Diesel Mechanics Out There?
>
>
>> hi,
>>
>> i was told by a woman with national last convention that you can call and 
>> get info about specialized micrometers and torque wrenches.
>> i picked up the talking multi meter and tape measure last summer.
>>
>> Bryan Schulz
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Jewel S." <herekittykat2 at gmail.com>
>> To: <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 11:36 AM
>> Subject: [Blindtlk] Blind Diesel Mechanics Out There?
>>
>>
>>> Dear all,
>>>
>>> My friend, Mike, is planning on attending the local college to get an
>>> Associate's in Heavy Equipment Mechanics. He got a certificate many
>>> years ago, and worked as a Diesel Mechanic mostly working on the
>>> engine of eighteen-wheelers. With this associate's degree, he will be
>>> working on the entire diesel truck, and plans on looking into
>>> specializing in construction equipment.
>>>
>>> Though he has worked as a diesel mechanic before, it was before his
>>> visual loss due to early-onset macular degeneration. Now, his vision
>>> is 20/200 in the right eye and finger recognition in the peripheral in
>>> the left. He can use a CCTV, and reads with a magnifier for everyday
>>> use, and uses ZoomText. However, he is unsure of what accommodations
>>> and/or adaptable equipment would be best for his education in the
>>> Diesel Mechanic classes, as well as in the co-op work and employment
>>> afterwards.
>>>
>>> so, he is looking for other mechanics (especially diesel mechanics)
>>> who are visually impaired or blind. He would like to hear from those
>>> who use CCTVs and other visual aids, especially, on the types of CCTVs
>>> that are good for working on engines (he has heard there is a good one
>>> that is on an arm?), as well as things like monoculars, as well as
>>> non-visual equipment and tips.
>>>
>>> If you are or know soemone who is employed (or has been employed as) a
>>> dieselmechanic, please write to Mike at mcwellduh538 at gmail.com
>>>
>>> He has an appointment with someone next week for an assessment, but
>>> the woman doing the assessment has already told him that she is not
>>> sure about the mechanics program, and that they will have to figure it
>>> out together, and he wanted to come prepared.
>>>
>>> Thank you,
>>> Jewel
>>> NFB of NC
>>>
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