AI6YR BenApr 5
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 BenApr 5
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 BenApr 5
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 BenApr 5
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 BenApr 5
Sears wheelbarrow. Probably 1960's or early 1970's. Purchased in Ventura or Oxnard, I understand. #ReduceRepairReuseRecycle #repair
Show threadAI6YR BenApr 5
I wonder if someone has the appropriate catalog for this one online anywhere. #Sears
Show threadAI6YR BenApr 5
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 threadNazo2d ago
@darkuncle @ai6yr Do it you cowards! 😁
Show threadAI6YR Ben2d ago

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

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

Epic motorized wheelbarrow, best one

YouTube
Show threadScott Francis2d ago
@ai6yr @nazokiyoubinbou this is the inevitable evolution of #BikeTooter
Show threadAI6YR Ben2d 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.
Show threadInky says "What the hell?!"
@ai6yr @darkuncle @nazokiyoubinbou I dont know about that, at least not without going back to wagons and carriages.
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