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Wheelbarrow woes

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by WeldrDave, Dec 4, 2015.

  1. Rowerwet

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    After the first year I replaced the front wheels with solid ones, they went flat daily.
    The rear two finally got replaced when the bearings failed. IMG_20151121_160610_355.jpg IMG_20151021_184734_661.jpg
     
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    I have had a 2 wheel plastic tub one for about 5 years now. With the irregularities in the lawn surface I found that the 2 wheels were always a PITA. This spring I tried to replace a tire that kept going flat but gave up. I just couldn't match it. I finally dug around and found a single wheel axle from a rusted out steel tub in my garage so did a bit of "engineering" and ended up with a new no-flat single wheel barrow. It has served me well this year and we will see how it does in the future.
     
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    Here's my wheelbarrow. IMG_20151127_155600179.jpg
     
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    I tried rehabbing mine, wish you posted 3 months earlier I would have bought this. Turned handles (wooden) at HD were $30 alone!
     
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    I've got that one and the handles slip off of it. It really pizzes me off.
     
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    If it does that again, wrap the metal with electricians tape then tap the rubber back on. It usually will stay on then. :)
     
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    My dad has a poly Jackson that has held up extremely well (he says it's over 20 years old. Not sure if the current ones are the same or not. I know the dual wheel one that home depot sells has bad reviews but that seems like a cheep line.
     
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    WeldrDave Military Outpost Moderator

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    I looked at those also, when I saw the prices, :jaw: I didn't look again...
     
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    I know, right? I got mine free believe it or not, out of a dumpster. Put the 2 no flats on it for around $ 140, and she's good as new! It has flown off the trailer twice at 30mph, and sits outside 24-7 and just flat out keeps on going! After using it, I'd buy one at full price. My others cost roughly half that, all metal, heavy, and still wobble apart after a few years.
     
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    Yes but what size bar and chain do you run on that bad lad. I heard on Another Site that 6 cubes should be your small saw and you should never run more than 20" on em!:p

    Seriously I lol'd when you asked about cubes I thought you were making a joke at first.
     
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