AI6YR Ben8h ago
New project acquired. My in-laws wheelbarrow. My son wanted to toss it, his grandmother wanted it tossed, but his grandfather pointed out they had the wheelbarrow since they first got married sometime in the 60's. Already ordered replacement handles and wedge pieces, now deciding how far I go with the metal restoration. On the plus side, all the undoubtedly leaded 1960's paint long gone, lol. Now, to decide on removing the rust or just covering it up after some metal brushing.... #ReduceRepairReuseRecycle #repair
Show threadAI6YR Ben6h ago
First step, a little PB Blaster and some work with two garage sale adjustable wrenches. Pb Blaster really reeks. Ends up a lot of the bolts are rust with no threads. #ReduceRepairReuseRecycle #repair
Show threadAI6YR Ben6h ago
Pile of metal, tire, old wood (rotted!!!). Had to pull out a hacksaw, many of the bolts were more rust than metal, and you can't remove a bolt where there is no thread. #ReduceRepairReuseRecycle #repair
Show threadAI6YR Ben6h ago
Current status: these wheelbarrows have carriage bolts, but when they are very rusty, they spun. An angle grinder would be the best option here, but I have no angle grinder. So, manual hacksaw through the bolt (which works, but is a lot of work. But, great arm workout!) #ReduceRepairReuseRecycle #repair #wheelbarrow
Show threadAI6YR Ben6h ago
Sears wheelbarrow. Probably 1960's or early 1970's. Purchased in Ventura or Oxnard, I understand. #ReduceRepairReuseRecycle #repair
Show threadAI6YR Ben6h ago
I wonder if someone has the appropriate catalog for this one online anywhere. #Sears
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Going with rust covering paint on this. Did a quick once over with a metal brush while wet to knock off loose rust, and I see the undercoat is most certainly that vintage leaded paint white (it has a certain sheen). So, better covered and encapsulated than removed. Washed with a degreaser. There are bits of ancient cement I can't remove... they will have to remain there I suppose. #ReduceRepairReuseRecycle #wheelbarrow #repair
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Show threadzl2tod3h ago

@ai6yr

Perhaps consider a phosphoric acid based rust converter before the paint, but check compatibility.

Show threadAI6YR Ben2h ago
@zl2tod The "Rustoleom" based paint here has a rust converter in the paint.
Show threadFreddyB Aviation Photography2h ago

@ai6yr Plus those old tools were built like a tank and made to last.

Highly recommend a more modern tire that does not need to be inflated