130 Rebuilding a junk wheelbarrow 

More and more the new ones are coming out with the flat free tires. I guess the price has come down a little compared to tube tires. It seems like tube tires always go flat on wheelbarrows, and it makes me crazy to endure the hassle of pumping up the tire for to complete a simple job. Me too. I really like to fix stuff, provided it isn't too valuable. Thanks for the comment, and hope to see you Sunday.

No luck with tubes here. I redid my wheelbarrow about ten years ago, and it has been out in the weather ever since. They are changing and coming around to my way of thinking, but for many years wheelbarrows were sold with very cheap tires and tubes, and I'm not talking trailer tires, but wheelbarrow tires. They all failed in weeks. I didn't film it, unfortunately, but the wheelbarrow I reconditioned 10 years ago will last at least another 300 years. But I do agree on the "trailer tires," as I've had the same tires on my trailer and boat trailer for way over 10 years and haven't even added air, as I remember.

Sometimes I wish I had more ambition. While folks often ask for plans, tools, and information, I'm not motivated enough to supply any of it. I don't do Patrion, or Facebook, or Snapchat, or Instagram, etc. Moreover, I don't sell "Merch" and I don't have an Amazon store. Heck fire, I don't even have a PO Box to collect gifts from viewers. Thank you so much for watching and commenting.

Been on travel, sorry about the delay in my response. I think you are right about that primer; it seems to use some chemical that eats the surface rust and leaves an airtight seal. I've used it before with pretty good results. For example, ten years ago I gave my personal wheelbarrow the same treatment, and while it has been out in the weather the whole time, it still is mostly rust free. I too would like more videos like this (my absolute favorite kind of jobs.) Some overkill on the clamps, but I get nervous about glue-ups that will be exposed to the weather. In this case, as long as the handle is allowed to dry between rain storms the glue-up will last forever. By rights, I actually shouldn't have used Red Oak for the handles, rather I should have used ash or white oak. Red Oak tends to soak up water, so it is never used in boat building. A tell-all here, the above confession explains why I didn't mention the kind of wood I was using for the handle. Thanks for the comment, and hope to see you Sunday!!

I am going to reuse my handles , it cost $30.00 (2-handles) at LOWES . I'm tempted to cut new ones out on a saw. I'm building this today .

Applying the linseed oil after assembly was a mistake. Good catch. I normally always try to apply finishes before assembly whenever practical, but in this case I just screwed up.

@@MemphisApplegate ok don't let it happen again lol we are watching you.

@@matttrotta57 It's always refreshing to see someone frankly admit a mistake rather than try to cover it up!

That is the grinding wheel I've been using for many years to carve bowls, or anything with an irregular shape. I bought a chainsaw cutting head from Amazon, but I still haven't used it on a real job. What I like about it is that, while it may get beat up over time, it is nearly indestructible. I fixed up my personal wheelbarrow like this about 10 years ago. It has been outside in the weather the whole time, and it still works perfect. Thanks for the comment, and hope to see you next week.

I miss you around the channel. Drop in once and a while, for old time sake.

Of course, that is the logical and most economical thing, but not what I like to do. But I'm just an old retired guy who likes to putter around the shop fixing stuff,, which isn't logical either, but just as logical as fishing or golf. Check out my latest video, released today, in which I spend considerable time and effort fixing a magazine rack for a guy who keeps throwing it in the trash or shooting it with guns, or running over it with a lawn mower. Thanks for watching and commenting. PS, I've released 230 videos since this one came out. Watch some of these, as I do some way dumber things than make handles instead of buying them.

Sorry, I missed this comment. You are so right about the cost, to say nothing about the time and effort. You only do this kind of thing for the fun of it. If all you need is a new wheelbarrow, then buying one is the way to go.

I've spent $30.00 + on my wheelbarrow project . New $45.00 , but mine has character/wear and I'm repainting it Hunter Green .

And if it breaks say in 900 years, just return it and I will make it right, and at no extra charge.