mikesbackyardnursery.com Find out these wheelbarrow tips and tricks that most people would never think of. Save your back and purchase the right wheelbarrow!
I am aware by reading comments and by checking your channel that you passed away a couple of years ago, Mike. But I believe that somehow you will be somewhere taking care of Someone's garden :) So, thank you for sharing, and, wherever you are... Good gardening.
Dear Sir, this video is 12 years old, but since you have a good point in both cases, and I was googling how to move a lot of dirt with my lame back easily, this is the ultimate tip I got and I have to say a big Thank you Sir! :-) Take care, and enjoy the life.
Seriously thank you for this video! I test concrete as part of what I do for a living on a daily basis. I actually thought it was better to load it evenly all around, but what you said having the load to the front of it made sense!😀
Good tip, Mike. I load my wheelbarrow the same way, particularly because I'm not a very large guy and so leverage is important. A larger wheel is also helpful with my very bumpy, uneven yard.
You are the best - thanks for the handy and rather logical tips... I’m on my way get a wheelbarrow now and it has already been a long ass day so my mind is a bit mangled which arrives at this little video being a big help to me exactly now.
I bought a Jackson wheelbarrow. Getting the plastic tub was a mistake. The bolt holes all tore out in less than 16 months. Metal tubs rust, but they last longer. The handles are some soft oriental wood, not quality hickory, and rot out at the holes for the bolts. Before assembly, I painted mine a couple of coats of paint both for identification, and to slow the wood rot. Still going after 2 years. I like the 2 wheel model better than the single wheel, though the single is good for a narrow path or going up a plank.. I have replaced rotten wood handles with 1"x2" box iron, and that lasts. Tipping the wheelbarrow against a wall to prevent rain filling is good, but put the "nose" on a board or concrete, or the front iron will rust out. A dry shed is best. And don't forget to grease the wheel when assembling the wheelbarrow. They are shipped dry, and will soon rust, roll hard, and "sing" to you without grease. And those are MY wheelbarrow tips.
I've had three poly 6cufters for over 20 years.Only replacing cedar handles and tires now because I'm selling my Landscape Business. Jackson Polys are not meant for concrete (have no pouring spout).I have installed many driveways ,walkways,patios etc. and have always estimated for a direct pump and screed...using wheelbarrows for concrete is heavy and wastes time that could be used on the finish.In my opinion the most important part is the greaseable ball bearing.
Good tip i was working with some guys and they kept putting the dirt at the front i just kept pulling it back to fit more dirt, i didnt know all the weight would be on my back
He heee here a tip! Have you ever taken a nap in a wheel barrel? I have number of times, it's comfortable! put your back to the slop side legs on the handles. I even use it as a chair
Was looking for video for changing a flat tire on my wheelbarrow but my is an old one with the wooden handles and the ones they show have metal ones...so help
I JUST STARTED POURING CONCREE I LOVE IT, HE LIKE OH U GONNA DUMP THE CONCRETE WITH THE WHEEL BARREL, OH SHIT LETS GO, I PROCEED TO RUN OVER THE FINISHER AND DROPED THE BARREL..... OH AND DUMB THE WHEEL BARREL 3 TIMES.THE GUY DROPPING OF THE CONCRETE WAS LIKE THIS IS WHY I GOT MY CDL.LOLBUT FR ANY TIPS FAM?????
I just got a real old Jackson for 10 bucks. HEAVY AS CRAP. Has wood cross supports under the tub and the center leg brace is kinda A frame design. Like to know how old it is. Mine is better built than todays Jacksons.
Great tips, especially the positioning of the wheel in relation to the center of gravity and distributing the load to have the bias in the front. With all due respect, if you get a lot of the weight off your front side it will take a huge load off your back too ;-).
You folks should see the look at my workers faces when I ask them why it's called a wheelbarrow, no 1 knows . The reason it's called wheelbarrow cause 90% of the weight should be on top of tire, hence wheelbarrow.
I used to work at a farm store where I put together wheelbarrows. A friend got a WORX Aerocart Multifunction Wheelbarrow, Dolly and Cart. When I used the Aerocart... well just saying, I am never going back to a old fashioned wheel barrow. This is the best. I has held up so well an 80+ year old woman has stopped calling for help. RU-vid has videos of it in action.
Wen my 2weels... truetimber...wheelbarrow sarefull.. it's easier to pull then push is that normal .. I'm so tired of quality of equipment thesedays... it's absolutely ridiculous I go through 2 weelbarrelseverysingleyearwith... my mowmulchbiz.. by the way true timber suks.. I'm getting Brentwood soonhadjeepbrandtheyrthebomb
Just keep your torso upright and bend with your legs.... back problem solved. Your ass is going to burn if you're doing it right though, especially on hills.
The idea that a wheelbarrow will "last a lifetime" is bogus, in my view. Wheelbarrows need to be inspect6ed and maintained to avoid turning them into trash. Look for rust on the tray, bolts and wood where the finish is worn out, exposing the wood to rot. Plan to rebuild your wheelbarrow every 5-10 years. Take it completely apart, wore brush off the rust on metal parts, an prime and paint them. Refinish the wood parts. Inspect the wheel carefully ---if it's getting rusty the tire should be removed and the inside and outside of the wheel primed and painted. (A leading cause of wheelbarrows being discarded are wheels that don't hold air, Often that is because rust impairs good contact between the tire and steel wheel.) AND GREASE THE BOLTS when rebuilding the barrow. Too often mild steel bolts are used, and the threads will rust away if given the chance. Using a paintbrush occasionally to brush on grease will reduce that damage. If your barrow isn't too damaged by neglect, you can do this maintenance pretty rapidly and easily ----and then you WILL have your barrow for a lifetime. Longer, quite possibly.
