Onoff Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 I've been and grabbed one of the late FiLs wheelbarrows. Best out of 4. Not saying the metal is thin but if we're talking biscuit tin then they might as well have used the plastic tray that holds the biccies! First thing I did was ditch the tiddly front wheel and put on a solid, never flat type. Puts the front up and back down like a Capri with sagging leafs but works for me. However, fully loaded with soil and the whole bloody thing is live and flexes like mad. It needs bracing. I'm thinking between A and B for a start. I've some donated 70x25x2 box that should drop in there nicely. Was saving that for a router table but I think I've another couple of lengths of it. Then between C&D, E&F. I can use some of the tonne of 25x25 I've got. The barrow frame is 25mm dia so if I Starrett the box it should fit nice and snug. Sound like a plan? Fire up the MIG...tomorrow maybe! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Those things are fir gardening, carrying leaves etc, not concrete. Get yourself a decent barrow fir a few quid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 25 minutes ago, joe90 said: fir a few quid. Wash your mouth out Sir! Another unfinished project is about to commence! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 (edited) I've already cut piece A to B...too short! Edited September 13, 2021 by Onoff Meant A to B, not A to D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Onoff Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 (edited) I take it back. The A to B piece isn't too short! On another forum someone suggested an X brace in the form of A to the bottom of D and then B to the bottom of C might be better. Some fun working those angles/cuts out! Edited September 13, 2021 by Onoff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangti6 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Wheelbarrow wheels squeak so the boss knows how fast the labourers are working ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted September 15, 2021 Author Share Posted September 15, 2021 Sorted. Pretty good with just that brace across the rear. Spanish winch: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone West Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 14 hours ago, Onoff said: Sorted. Pretty good with just that brace across the rear. Christ your work is neat. Wendy couldn't believe that you took the time to fix it and then painted it. Mind you she's used to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 I should have commented earlier. I bet you could have solved the problem simply by drilling 2 holes and 2 more nuts and bolts, so that the bits coming off the handle were each bolted to the tub in two places, not one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 21 minutes ago, ProDave said: I should have commented earlier. I bet you could have solved the problem simply by drilling 2 holes and 2 more nuts and bolts, so that the bits coming off the handle were each bolted to the tub in two places, not one. Yes but he did a Finite Element Analysis and CAD simulation and decided the holes in the handles would create additional stress risers when 62.73kg of soil is loaded at the mid point of the barrow … so welding a massive piece of steel he had to hand was the answer…. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted September 16, 2021 Author Share Posted September 16, 2021 56 minutes ago, ProDave said: I should have commented earlier. I bet you could have solved the problem simply by drilling 2 holes and 2 more nuts and bolts, so that the bits coming off the handle were each bolted to the tub in two places, not one. More piddly little bolts in shear! ? Tipping loop to be added next, fire up the Hilmor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 1 minute ago, Onoff said: Tipping loop to be added next, fire up the Hilmor! Something understated and simple ..?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 3 minutes ago, Onoff said: More piddly little bolts in shear! ? Tipping loop to be added next, fire up the Hilmor! Oh didn't notice that was missing. No wonder it was so wobbly. Whoever "designed" it did a cost analysis to see how much they could remove without the customer noticing. What's your hourly rate? How many hours will you have spent on this? What is the cost of a new builders barrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted September 16, 2021 Author Share Posted September 16, 2021 12 minutes ago, ProDave said: Oh didn't notice that was missing. No wonder it was so wobbly. Whoever "designed" it did a cost analysis to see how much they could remove without the customer noticing. What's your hourly rate? How many hours will you have spent on this? What is the cost of a new builders barrow? Um...this barrow was free, as was the new wheel and bit of steel. I've never taken as little as an hour on anything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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