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Just curious... photos would be much appreciated. --I've replaced the wood handles on my wheelbarrow a few times and the tire so many times I finally replaced it with a solid rubber tire and now the bottom of it is beginning to rust out.
Reply:Usually not worth the time to fix once they start to rust out. We pitch em and get a new one
Reply:I was thinking that's what most people did with wheelbarrows well beyond their prime. I'm just looking around for projects I can work on developing skills that wouldn't require buying anything and my sorry old wheelbarrow stuck out as being a possibility.
Reply:Sounds like the Space Pen my kids got me for Father Day, several years ago. I replace the cartridge and the barrel, still the same Fathers day gift? I have attempted to repaired a wheel barrel. Definitely not worth it. The wheel barrel I repaired had had fertilizer in it and was rusted through and thinned through out. Couldn't grind to clean since it was already so thin. I was just out of welding school and somebody knew I welded, I thought I could weld too.
Reply:I have my dad's 1950's wheelbarrow that has a rip in the bottom and the rest of the steel is in great shape. Now that I have the equipment, I'll tackle the repair. I figure its just a little more practice on sheet metal.Give the repair a try. If you don't like it, replace the wheelbarrow.
Reply:I've made one out of two before but places don't sell the handles and tubs separately anymore. At least not around me. Not even the old Farmers Mercantile Co. store.MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:We have to repair our wheelbarrows at work, our owner's too dambed cheap to buy new ones Hey Equilibrim, I gotta say I really love your avatar! I used to have a pet raccoon.Lincoln SA 200Esab Caddy 160Thermal Arc 201TSMiller Dialarc HFI don't like making plans for the day because then the word "premeditated" gets thrown around the courtroom....
Reply:Get one like this Rubbermaid one. Use mine for hauling manure in from inside barn to outside. Had it 10 years so far and no issues. There are different models so choose what is best for your needs. Besides being rust free it is perfectly balance when full. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Rubbermai...0BLA/100344354
Reply:Google "replacement wheelbarrow tray". Shipping might make it more than going out and buying a whole new one, unless you can get free shipping or ship-to-store. I have a black plastic-tubbed one with gray steel handles that has done well for a number of years (got it at Lowe's or Home Depot, can't remember brand off-hand). If you're looking for a project, take some measurements of your current one and make a prismatic replica of the tub in stainless. Or you could try forming one... Dig a hole in your yard in the shape of the tub you want. Lay an oversize piece of sheet metal over the hole. Pile the dirt on top of the sheet. Drive truck or other large vehicle over it repeatedly.
Reply:I've replaced the wooden handles with galvanized water pipe on one before, and I replaced the flat tire with two large solid rubber spoked garden cart style wheels on one before (that one was promptly stolen). If you're just looking for something to weld, go for it. Otherwise I would probably just use a patch panel and some self drilling sheet metal screws or/and epoxy/rtv if i needed it to be water tight. Depending on how far gone the tub is it might be better to make a new one, might as well get rid of the wooden handles while your at it Just a picture I googled for:
Reply:Originally Posted by dubl_tHey Equilibrim, I gotta say I really love your avatar! I used to have a pet raccoon.
Reply:tapwelder> "I have attempted to repaired a wheel barrel. Definitely not worth it." I know you're right.... it's just that I'd like to try.... for the experience. If what I do extends the life of my wheelbarrow by a year.... great... if not... to the curb it goes. --wingnut65> "Give the repair a try. If you don't like it, replace the wheelbarrow." That's along the lines of what I was thinking. Worse case scenario if I botch the repair is that I end up pitching it and buying a new one.... right after I remove the solid rubber tire on mine and the good wood handle. --duaneb55> Menards sells several different lengths and styles of handles. I don't believe I ever saw any tubs for sale though. --dubl_t> Thank you. The choice was between him.... my little orphaned Pepe le Pew stinkers.... my 1st orphaned opossum... or my favorite chicken.... he won. He was released far away from my neighbors' garbage cans and composters down by the river soon as he was old enough and in good enough condition to release.... which was shortly after he grabbed one of my chickens through the chain link fence. Little thankless turd!!! I've got hairless pink squirrels on my kitchen counter top right now.... those high winds blew them right out of their nest and they were so cold the mom wouldn't take them back. Sigh.... the same thing happened last year and this squirrel went and built her nest in the same tree on the NW side of our house where the winds whip through with no mercy. I needed another project right about now like I need a hole in the head so now that they've been warmed up, hydrated, and have some formula in their tummies... I'm going to try putting them in a basket attached to the tree this afternoon for a half hour or so since it's about 70° F so the momma will "hopefully" find them and carry them back to the nest where she can feed and potty them. Nice to know there's somebody else out there who cares about wildlife. --BD1> Nice looking wheelbarrow.... I like that you say it's well balanced when full.... pricey though. Mine's still got some life left to it whether it gets repaired or not so I'm going to hold out.... more $$$ to buy welding tools with. --Bob E> Right now the handles on it are fine but you can take it to the bank I won't buy any more wooden handles if I can get by with galvanized water pipe. I hear you on the solid rubber tires.... it gets hold replacing tires every time you accidentally wheel it over a buckthorn branch. --"If you're just looking for something to weld" Exactly what I've been looking for. I've got a few other things set aside to play with and the wheelbarrow was just something to play with.adding something...duaneb55> "Want another? I've relocated 4 and 1 Opossum in the last week or so." Not really.... they're too much work... they need to be fed through the night which costs me my beauty sleep and.... the powdered formula is really expensive.adding something again...dbotos> Sorry.... missed your post. "If you're looking for a project, take some measurements of your current one and make a prismatic replica of the tub in stainless. Or you could try forming one... Dig a hole in your yard in the shape of the tub you want. Lay an oversize piece of sheet metal over the hole. Pile the dirt on top of the sheet. Drive truck or other large vehicle over it repeatedly." I drive a 2001 Toyota Corolla so option 2 is out.... now about that option 1 prismatic replica out of stainless steel.... how 'bout you come on over to my house and show me how it's done. I'll provide the wheelbarrow, some finger foods, and adult beverages. Me and all my friends will gather around watching you demo this process. Heck... we'll even video tape you at work... you'll be a YouTube star in no time flat. Last edited by Equilibrium; 05-08-2014 at 01:43 PM.Reason: adding something else...
Reply:Originally Posted by duaneb55Want another? I've relocated 4 and 1 Opossum in the last week or so.
Reply:I got a deal on a Bondo bed liner kit awhile back. Once I finished the original project, I coated the inside of the garden cart and wheelbarrow. Probably doesn't count, but I'm happy with the results. Only bad thing is there was no welding involved.Tim
Reply:If anyone wants to make a nice wheelbarrow pan, I have a sheet of 1/8" thick x 4 ft. x ~ 6+ ft. (supposedly) Hastelloy C. It would probably last a hundred years under severe use. Missed selling it when the scrap prices were so very high."USMCPOP" First-born son: KIA Iraq 1/26/05Syncrowave 250 w/ Coolmate 3Dialarc 250, Idealarc 250SP-175 +Firepower TIG 160S (gave the TA 161 STL to the son)Lincwelder AC180C (1952)Victor & Smith O/A torchesMiller spot welder
Reply:You could go to an auto parts store and get some fiber glass repair kits. Clean the inside of the tub REAL good, then mix the resin and hardener and paint it in the bottom and lay in the fiberglass mat. Then mix more resin and hardener and repeat a couple more times. Over lap the rim of the tub all the way around with the mat and resin to hold it in place. Three or four layers of that will last you quit a few more years, depending on how bad of condition your present tub is in now. If it is just now starting to rust through, it will do good enough for you to get to where you will know enough about welding to make your own next time with the wheel you now have.If you go this route, remember that you need to work FAST after you mix the resin, as it sets up real quick. I'm talking a matter of minutes before it sets up enough to be unworkable. The glass mat needs to be cut to size before hand and have everything ready to go before you mix the resin.I can provide more detailed instructions if you want to try it this way. You could do just the floor of it if that's the only place rusting now and then paint it all afterwards.Last edited by Bistineau; 05-08-2014 at 02:54 PM.
Reply:Originally Posted by EquilibriumI drive a 2001 Toyota Corolla so option 2 is out.... now about that option 1 prismatic replica out of stainless steel.... how 'bout you come on over to my house and show me how it's done. I'll provide the wheelbarrow, some finger foods, and adult beverages. Me and all my friends will gather around watching you demo this process. Heck... we'll even video tape you at work... you'll be a YouTube star in no time flat.
Reply:I used to have a pile of the metal tubs laying around but gave them all away.allied products in south bend Indiana (now closd) made them.miller thunderbolt 250vlincoln square wave tig 175 prolincoln idealarc mig sp250everlast tig 210EXTeverlast power plasma 50chicago electric (hf) 130 tig/90 arcchicago electric 90 amp flux wire3 sets oxy/acet
Reply:I put all metal handles on mine and welded up the bottom a little. At work now but when I get home tonight I can get some pic's uploaded. I use it mainly for concrete so didnt want to go and purchase a new one for that. And this is an old Ace hardware wheel barrow. Had for about 8 years now.GalenMiller TrailBlazer 302 EFIThermal Dynamics 252i w/WeldCraft WP 9F tig torch and foot controlThermal Dynamics Pak 52Millermatic 250 w/Spoolmate 30aLincoln SA-200 gas driven welder from grandfatherBlacksmith shop
Reply:Originally Posted by ironmangqUsually not worth the time to fix once they start to rust out. We pitch em and get a new one
Reply:I have an old one that the front of it was all smashed and broken from laborers bashing it into concrete forms to shake concrete out of it. I got tired of the way it looked and spent several hours one Saturday afternoon repairing it. I chipped off all the old concrete, then used my oxy/acetylene torch to weld up the cracks and weld some 1/4" round steel stock under the remains of the lip on the front edge. It turned out really well. I have replaced the wooden handles and put a boat trailer tire on it to replace the old rotten tire. I sandblasted all the steel parts and powder coated them red. It's a lot of work for an old wheelbarrow, but I bought it from a friend who helped me build my house when he retired. He only had daughters and his son's in laws weren't into tools so I bought most of his tools when he went in assisted living. I keep on using some of his tools even though he's been gone a few years.Rebuilding the wheelbarrow is good for a practice project, but it's probably cheaper and quicker to just get one off of Craigslist for twenty dollars or so.Millermatic 185, Lincoln AC/DC 225, Victor torch set, Hypertherm Powermax30 XP, Chicago Electric 90 amp flux core welder, Milwaukee Chopsaw, Wilton Drillpress, lots of hand tools and a nice small shop with a 4' X 8' welding table.
Reply:Originally Posted by duaneb55Want another? I've relocated 4 and 1 Opossum in the last week or so.
Reply:I fixed mine too.
Reply:I have repaired rusty loose wheelbarrow. I just knock out as much of the rot as possible and then build up grind build jp and grind till it filled in. Also got tired of the stupid bolts loosing so welded them and welded the support straps and added more to stiffen it up. I use mine for mixing concrete and hauling rocks from one part of property to another so mine gets beat up. I have also made one from a metal drum.HH140---------------------------https://www.facebook.com/brandon.pike.9
Reply:Here is what I did to my wheel barrel. New handles and some new braces.GalenMiller TrailBlazer 302 EFIThermal Dynamics 252i w/WeldCraft WP 9F tig torch and foot controlThermal Dynamics Pak 52Millermatic 250 w/Spoolmate 30aLincoln SA-200 gas driven welder from grandfatherBlacksmith shopI've got a couple of "REAL" heavy duty OLD wheelbarrows! I say to you, "GO ahead and weld/fix it all you want!" It is good practice which from your posts on here, you want to do. Don't bondo it or put screws in it. Find a similiar material, cut out the bad spot, cut the material to fit. Stitch Weld it in, grind smooth and FEEL PROUD!I too keep fixing those old wheelbarrows, cause they don't make them out of materials like these anymore!
Reply:No way, too many moving parts............Miller Big 40GMiller HF-251 D High FreqVictor OA Lincoln 135 MigMK 3A CobramaticBridgeport J HeadCronatron OxylanceRadnor ACAG TorchWeldcraft TIG Torches1 blown knee and two 5 Gallon pails away from being a hero.
Reply:pin2hot and Bisteneau> Bondo, fiberglass, Gator Guard, Herculiner…. they’re all good. I’d count them as a repair. --Oldendum> What a kind offer. --dbotos> Good news…. I just so happen to have a good sheet metal shop that’s local. They did all the ductwork for our house so there shouldn’t be any problems getting a tub tray. I’ll dig a hole close to my house… you drop the wrapped bowling balls down into your tub tray lined pit from a 2nd story bedroom window in my house…. which is a 2-story home so no sense going up on my roof. I’ll send the bowling balls back up via a portable hay elevator. This is like totally doable. The video of you fabricating a replacement tub for my wheelbarrow will go viral. You’ll be an overnight sensation and…. I’ll get a new wheelbarrow tub out of the deal for future use. Wish I would have thought of this myself (slaps self up side of head). It’s genius. When can we start>>>? --boatbuoy> if you don’t mind my asking…. why did you stash so many metal tubs? --CharleyHorse> I hear you. Under normal circumstances…. I’d be doing exactly what you suggested. --Ironmangq> A wheelbarrow with an aluminum tub sounds wonderful. I don’t know that I’d want an aluminum tub if I only had one wheelbarrow though because I use mine for just about everything including haul firewood, bricks, and landscape blocks. I do use mine for un-composted manure so I sure would love to have what you have as a 2nd wheelbarrow. I’m jealous. What a wonderful “inheritance” and you’re right… they don’t make em like that any more. --Br@ndoM@n> What you said sounds really interesting. I get knocking out as much of the rot as possible. What I don’t get is building up grind and grinding till filled in. It’s me not you…. I just don’t know enough welding terminology to follow you is all. --Mr. Sunshine> We can relocate wildlife as long as we have a tag for our traps and the permission of the property owner where we want to release them. What’s illegal in Illinois is keeping wildlife…. even if they’re orphans and we’re keeping them alive until they can be released on our own property. For that, we need a license. --K-B > You shameless tease. That's would be waaaaaaay out of my skillset. --OUTBACK FORGE> That old Ace hardware wheelbarrow you have looks to be the same wheelbarrow I have only mine is green. I really like how you reinforced yours. I saved your photo to a file on my desk. --drujinin> You’re right. It is the practice I want. I’m one of those people who learns by doing and I have to make a lot of mistakes or I won’t learn anything. --“Find a similiar material, cut out the bad spot, cut the material to fit. Stitch Weld it in, grind smooth” I’ll admit I don’t understand what stitch welding is but here’s hoping I can learn what it is real soon. I contacted a man at a recycling center. He said they don’t sell scrap but that if I came by on a weekday morning after he got back from vacation that he’d give me some scraps to play with. I’ll stick my wheelbarrow in my trunk and tie it in with bungee cords and drive it over. I bet he’ll have something that will work. If he doesn’t maybe he would keep an eye open for me. --Question- I have what I believe is a True Temper wheelbarrow similar to that which OUTBACK FORGE has. Mine looks to be 5… maybe 5.5 cubic feet. How would I determine what gauge of steel it is since I suspect there are different models? It has a rolled rim… presumably to reinforce it so that when I’m dumping things out of it the tub doesn’t bend. Regardless, I can’t take a measurement from the side and there’s nowhere in the tub that it’s worn through for me to take a measurement from so how exactly would I go about determining the gauge of metal? --Cape Cod Gary> “No way, too many moving parts...” Help me understand what you’re trying to tell me. My wheelbarrow has a wheel… one wheel. The axle may or may not move.Last edited by Equilibrium; 05-09-2014 at 07:35 PM.Reason: forgot to put quotes in italics
Reply:You can get a cheap set of micrometers at home depot or actually just one like this one. http://www.homedepot.com/p/General-T...-102/100659779this will tell you the thickness you have.GalenMiller TrailBlazer 302 EFIThermal Dynamics 252i w/WeldCraft WP 9F tig torch and foot controlThermal Dynamics Pak 52Millermatic 250 w/Spoolmate 30aLincoln SA-200 gas driven welder from grandfatherBlacksmith shop
Reply:Originally Posted by OUTBACK FORGEYou can get a cheap set of micrometers at home depot or actually just one like this one. http://www.homedepot.com/p/General-T...-102/100659779this will tell you the thickness you have.
Reply:The upper two he would have a hard time getting an accurate measurement over the rolled edge on the wheel barrel. That is why I had mentioned a micrometer to go over that edge.Here is a better price on the micrometer since you had mentioned HF than Home Depot.http://www.harborfreight.com/digital...uge-66319.htmlGalenMiller TrailBlazer 302 EFIThermal Dynamics 252i w/WeldCraft WP 9F tig torch and foot controlThermal Dynamics Pak 52Millermatic 250 w/Spoolmate 30aLincoln SA-200 gas driven welder from grandfatherBlacksmith shop
Reply:Originally Posted by OUTBACK FORGEThe upper two he would have a hard time getting an accurate measurement over the rolled edge on the wheel barrel. That is why I had mentioned a micrometer to go over that edge.Here is a better price on the micrometer since you had mentioned HF than Home Depot.http://www.harborfreight.com/digital...uge-66319.html
Reply:No problem was thinking of getting one myself for that price. So you were the first to mention HF so you get most of the credit. I forget about them since they are an Hour away from were I am at.GalenMiller TrailBlazer 302 EFIThermal Dynamics 252i w/WeldCraft WP 9F tig torch and foot controlThermal Dynamics Pak 52Millermatic 250 w/Spoolmate 30aLincoln SA-200 gas driven welder from grandfatherBlacksmith shop
Reply:Originally Posted by OUTBACK FORGENo problem was thinking of getting one myself for that price. So you were the first to mention HF so you get most of the credit. I forget about them since they are an Hour away from were I am at.
Reply:Aw bummer. I just got some caster's from them thru the internet about a week ago. But will keep ya in mind for the future for sure.. Need them for my new Miller 302. ThanxGalenMiller TrailBlazer 302 EFIThermal Dynamics 252i w/WeldCraft WP 9F tig torch and foot controlThermal Dynamics Pak 52Millermatic 250 w/Spoolmate 30aLincoln SA-200 gas driven welder from grandfatherBlacksmith shop
Reply:Originally Posted by OUTBACK FORGEAw bummer. I just got some caster's from them thru the internet about a week ago. But will keep ya in mind for the future for sure.. Need them for my new Miller 302. Thanx
Reply:There's always underwater explosive forming too. Make concrete female mold based on old tub, seal sheet metal to top of mold, evacuate air from mold cavity, stick underwater, and set off explosion over top of sheet (eg. oxy/acetylene pumped into big trash bag with heavy backing plate on top side of bag).
Reply:Ah I belong to that site as well but havent noticed the HF coupons. Thanx.GalenMiller TrailBlazer 302 EFIThermal Dynamics 252i w/WeldCraft WP 9F tig torch and foot controlThermal Dynamics Pak 52Millermatic 250 w/Spoolmate 30aLincoln SA-200 gas driven welder from grandfatherBlacksmith shop
Reply:Originally Posted by OUTBACK FORGE
Reply:Equilibrium Sorry I arrived late at the game. I've been out of town with limited internet access.I've rebuilt dozens of wheelbarrows over the years doing concrete. We gave up using the steel paned types long ago. We use the big heavy plastic pan types ( 7 cf or bigger) and they hold up really well. Most times by the time the plastic pans go, the handles and wheels have already been replaced at least once.I've taken old rusted steel wheel barrows and made block wheel barrows out of them.I've also patched a few of the steel pans when guys dropped something heavy in them and punctured the pan so it leaked using my mig. With many of the cheaper wheel barrows I usually welded the flat steel leg support to the steel legs to eliminate the wobble when the bent tabs broke or wore too much. the newer wheel barrows I get now all use bolts to attach the legs to the brace so that isn't needed. Personally I've never been a huge fan of the "solid" style wheel barrow tires. They tend to be too soft for how we use them and crush under the loads we'd fill wheelbarrows with and act like they were 1/2 flat. I usually inflate the standard tires to " oh my god" and they stay rock hard under those kind of loads. I've also never been a huge fan of the 2 tire versions. To me even though they are very stable, they are harder to turn to get into tight spaces. I see them being useful for bulk mulch and such if you have the room to maneuver them.Duane, my local landscaper supply stocks all the wheelbarrow parts and sells them separate, though most times they just sell the full units. They get all the parts separate anyways when they order them. I can understand why some places don't want to be bothered with the hassle selling individual parts as it make inventory a pain. My place is supposed to be wholesale only to the trade, but if you simply walk in and act like you know what you are doing, they sell to just about anyone. What they really don't want is the Harry the Homeowner types who have 1000 questions and no clue what they want..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Originally Posted by DSW I've also never been a huge fan of the 2 tire versions. To me even though they are very stable, they are harder to turn to get into tight spaces. I see them being useful for bulk mulch and such if you have the room to maneuver them.
Reply:Originally Posted by boatbuoyI used to have a pile of the metal tubs laying around but gave them all away.allied products in south bend Indiana (now closd) made them.
Reply:Originally Posted by OUTBACK FORGEThe upper two he would have a hard time getting an accurate measurement over the rolled edge on the wheel barrel. That is why I had mentioned a micrometer to go over that edge.Here is a better price on the micrometer since you had mentioned HF than Home Depot.http://www.harborfreight.com/digital...uge-66319.html
Reply:OUTBACK FORGE and BD1> Ahhh
thank you. Most of those would work. Ill add one to my ever growing list. --dbotos> underwater explosive forming
ohhhh....now theres an option that would have never crossed my mind. Youre in luck
. we have a pretty deep pond out back. Ive got a wetsuit and you can borrow my husbands or one of our kids wetsuits... I'm sure we've got one that will fit you. Weve got gear and tanks so
.. I'm game.....lets get going on plan B!!!! Just taking a stab in the dark here but
you were a handful when you were growing up werent you. Bet your mother said prayers before she went to bed that you didnt blow up their house. --DSW> Sorry I arrived late at the game. Twenty whips with a wet noodle for you!! Just kidding. BD1 suggested I buy a big heavy plastic type wheelbarrow several posts back. Ill keep my eye open for one used because I actually do move more than my fair share of landscape blocks, bricks, and stepping stones. Ive got a path out back that I might extend this year and I think Im up to about 600 stepping stones so far and would add another 200 or so to loop back around an old oak to the main path in the woods. A block wheelbarrow would come in handy and thats something I could build myself in no time flat if I had a decent frame. I have experience working with wood. --boatbuoy> It'd be cheating to cut out the bottom of one of your tubs so I could weld it to mine. What are your plans for them?--Meltedmetal> No shortage of calculators around here.... lots of them. I have calipers and a can of nuts. I think I figured it out. The wheelbarrow I have is 16 gauge based on this, http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/units/sc...heetmetal.html. Am I right?
Reply:Quote:Meltedmetal> No shortage of calculators around here.... lots of them. I have calipers and a can of nuts. I think I figured it out. The wheelbarrow I have is 16 gauge based on this, http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/units/sc...heetmetal.html. Am I right? As some have said often around here "Close enough for Rock and Roll". Below(if it works) is one of mine that got rebuilt in stages. The handles which were replaced one at a time as the wooden ones broke are 2" channel with a piece of Schedule 40 1" pipe welded on for a hand grip. The tire is a spare from a boat trailer. The wedges are from the original wooden handle installation. Have fun with your rebuild.---Meltedmetal
Reply:AH MATH what do you think I am, a Engineer? No offense Engineer's. I was not the fastest in math class just the fastest swimmer.Good idea though Meltedmetal.GalenMiller TrailBlazer 302 EFIThermal Dynamics 252i w/WeldCraft WP 9F tig torch and foot controlThermal Dynamics Pak 52Millermatic 250 w/Spoolmate 30aLincoln SA-200 gas driven welder from grandfatherBlacksmith shop
Reply:Fixing a wheelbarrow just kind of reminded me of my Grandfather's axe that I inherited about 40 yrs ago. I've replaced the head once, and the handle 3 times. I love that axe.250 amp Miller DialArc AC/DC StickF-225 amp Forney AC Stick230 amp Sears AC StickLincoln 180C MIGVictor Medalist 350 O/ACut 50 PlasmaLes
Reply:I didnt use a thickness guage on mine. Cheap everyday metal barrows are "thin as F!$%" so I just set the machine really low. Hardest part is getting a good ground. Then is removing rot and rust so you can actually find metal to weld. If there big holes your stuck with welding patch panels to repair. most my repair was the bolts that attach the pan too the frame were tearing out the pain but that was probably cause my inlaw drove over it with a F250. had to untaco it and weld the tears to.What i meant by buildup and grind is you add weld around the edge then grind it flat and add more around the edges and grind. or you could just add weld around edge over and over again then grind once. liike doing a plug weld. what ever your preference is. I let it cool before I add more weld since the pans are really thin and easy to blow a hole through. I fix my wheelbarrow just cause I dont live in town and can run to wally world to buy another one anytime I want. I live in a rural area. actually live on indian reservation. Im white too so its interesting sometimes. A smart man would just buy a new one since its cheaper to buy one then to fix most the time. I just enjoy fixing things.I like the idea of making a Stainless steel tray that someone else mentioned. That should last forever. wheelbarrows are pretty simple dessign so a all stainless steel barrow would be easy to make. would be expensive but cheap in the long run since you wouldnt have to buy another one again. Put ssolid foam tube in it a forget buying those again too.Not to sure about fiberglass only because if your hauling rocks you can crack it pretty easily and would have to keep extra fiberglass material for future repairs and also if you live where it gets cold then that could be a problem too. Ever see a older corvette body in a cold region thats been parked outside?HH140---------------------------https://www.facebook.com/brandon.pike.9
Reply:Meltedmetal> Close enough for Rock and Roll" works for me. Im pretty good about tilting my wheelbarrow up when using it regularly and storing it the rest of the time. My wheelbarrow probably doesnt get the use yours does either because its only used around the house so I think its repairable. Im definitely going to give it a shot and I just talked to my welding neighbor/teacher and he saw this thread and has a piece of scrap he thinks will work. I do think it will be fun trying. Ill take before and after photos of my wheelbarrow and post them here. --OUTBACK FORGE> Wheres the spirit>>>? Im certainly no engineer and my math is er uh
shall we say well beyond rusty so if I could get close using a $2 freebie calculator
. not even a scientific calculator you could for sure do it. Ive read your posts in other threads. With all the welding experience you have
. you could have done it in your sleep to boot!!! --whtbaron > I have an old sickle I use whacking back ribbon grass after treating it
nasty stuff
. itll slice you to ribbons if youre not careful (Phalaris arundinacea
. if anyone's interested in looking it up). The sickle was my grandfathers so Im attached to it. Im almost in the same position as you are with your ax. Ive replaced the wooden handle 2x already. So far the blade is holding up but sooner or later I will have to replace the blade with something store bought that will be inferior. --Br@ndoM@n> Thank you for helping me understand build up and grime. I've read enough threads that I actually get what you meant because of your follow up explanation. --I like the idea of a stainless steel tray also. Stainless steel isn't in my budget right now..... it's tooooo expensive and I need to buy my own welder. Maybe next year? -- You're just east of Gallup, right? I've been to Acomo. Beautiful country out your way. Beats the heck out of the flatlands of IL any day and I actually like the food at the diners on Indian Reservations. I will say one thing though.... you guys all but fold up the sidewalks and go home when it snows and
seems as if everyone starts driving like a bunch of old ladies when theres a ½ of snow on the ground. All your state and federal parks turn into ghost towns once the white stuff starts sticking to the ground. Considering I grew up in the UP
. I think its pretty amusing watching all the vehicles with NM plates on them slip sliding around and in ditches. We like visiting NM in winter. We get YOUR natural areas to ourselves.... well... except for the park rangers. --I'm from a rural area myself. We repaired what we could, made do with what we had and.... and went without if we couldnt borrow it from a neighbor. I guess I just repair anything I can before buying... force of habit even when $$$ wasn't tight.--I dont have any experience with fiberglass. Ive not seen what the cold can do to it. We have older utility quads and I think the fenders on them might be fiberglass but theyre stored inside when not in use.
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