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AI6YR Ben 6d 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

AI6YR Ben 6d 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

AI6YR Ben 6d 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

AI6YR Ben 6d 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

AI6YR Ben 6d ago

Sears wheelbarrow. Probably 1960's or early 1970's. Purchased in Ventura or Oxnard, I understand. #ReduceRepairReuseRecycle #repair

AI6YR Ben 6d ago

I wonder if someone has the appropriate catalog for this one online anywhere. #Sears

AI6YR Ben 6d 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

AI6YR Ben 2d 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

Not for highway use.

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

Scott Francis 2d ago

@nazokiyoubinbou @ai6yr this sounds like an episode of Top Gear

@darkuncle @ai6yr Do it you cowards! 😁

AI6YR Ben 2d ago

@nazokiyoubinbou @darkuncle LOL looks like someone has tried it before

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkq8CEqUvNA

Epic motorized wheelbarrow, best one

YouTube

Scott Francis 2d ago

@ai6yr @nazokiyoubinbou this is the inevitable evolution of #BikeTooter

AI6YR Ben 2d ago

@darkuncle @nazokiyoubinbou Alas... bicycles lead to roads... and bicycles also lead to motorcycles... both of which lead to cars, which leads to freeways... which leads to suburbs and anti-pedestrian and anti-bicycle infrastructure, and climate change.

Scott Francis 2d ago

@ai6yr @nazokiyoubinbou I am looking for a large sign that I can mount at the entrance to the nearby hiking trail that reads “if it isn’t powered by legs you cannot ride it here” because the proliferation of kids on motorcycles (gas and battery alike) is completely out of hand lately

@darkuncle @ai6yr @nazokiyoubinbou
Kinda harsh approach for disabled trail users.

Scott Francis 2d ago

@me_valentijn @ai6yr @nazokiyoubinbou not when a trail is marked explicitly "no motorized vehicles" and is full of pedestrians and horses. there are other places for people who want to use a motorized vehicle.

me_valentijn 1d ago

@darkuncle @ai6yr @nazokiyoubinbou
With all due respect, the place for disabled people using motorized mobility assistance is whereever they want it to be. We can't be excluded from otherwise accessible places just to preserve your vibe.

Scott Francis 1d ago

@me_valentijn @ai6yr @nazokiyoubinbou this isn't about disabled people but about kids on motorcycles on a trail marked "no motorized vehicles", because motorized vehicles on a trail with horses is how people get seriously injured. Regulations about trail use are there for good reason.

me_valentijn 1d ago

@darkuncle @ai6yr @nazokiyoubinbou
So the solution wouldn't involve a sign which incidentally forbids disabled accessibility, yes?

Scott Francis 1d ago

@me_valentijn @ai6yr @nazokiyoubinbou not every hiking trail everywhere is accessible to everybody, nor should they be. this particular trail system is moderate to difficult, unpaved, largely in the wilderness, and heavily trafficked by folks on horseback from surrounding ranches.

I see you're not located in SoCal so may not be aware of the local situation (which is quite different from Netherlands), so I will stop arguing about it now.

me_valentijn 1d ago

@darkuncle @ai6yr @nazokiyoubinbou
Yes, I had a great deal of fun on similar trails (including short stretches of literal horse trails) on my mobility scooter when I could still sit up long enough to go anywhere.

Again, you don't get to decide where we can go.