AI6YR Ben6d 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 Ben6d 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 Ben6d 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 Ben6d 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 Ben6d ago
Sears wheelbarrow. Probably 1960's or early 1970's. Purchased in Ventura or Oxnard, I understand. #ReduceRepairReuseRecycle #repair
Show threadAI6YR Ben6d ago
I wonder if someone has the appropriate catalog for this one online anywhere. #Sears
Show threadAI6YR Ben6d ago
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
Show threadAI6YR Ben2d ago
Wheelbarrow parts repainted. New wheel acquired. Waiting on handles. (Will still be cheaper than a brand new wheelbarrow, but not as cheap as snagging a free one off the curb). Restoring it for family sentimental reasons more than anything, lol. #wheelbarrow #ReduceRepairReuseRecycle #repair
Show threadNazo2d ago

@ai6yr

Not for highway use.

Are a lot of people riding wheelbarrows on highways these days?

Show threadScott Francis2d ago
@nazokiyoubinbou @ai6yr this sounds like an episode of Top Gear
Show threadAI6YR Ben2d ago
@darkuncle @nazokiyoubinbou (In my best English accent) "Let's see how fast the Stig can take this wheelbarrow around the track!"
Show threadW6KME2d ago
@ai6yr @darkuncle @nazokiyoubinbou Some say he pushed three monks to a mountaintop in Tibet with a wheelbarrow. All we know is he's called The Stig.
Show threadChristian Huitema
@W6KME @ai6yr @darkuncle @nazokiyoubinbou You make me nostalgic. I should get a wheelbarrow like the one we had when I was a kid. All wood, except for the axle, and a strip of iron to circle the wooden wheel. Worked great. Ideal for carrying a load of manure...
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