130 Rebuilding a junk wheelbarrow

[@tonytrotta9322]

Nice Job! I just bought (2) 8 foot 2 x 3 lumber studs which was thicker than the original handles and cut to length and bought longer bolts for the original were rusty and too short. It came out good and stronger than original too for less than $18 for parts. Take care!

[@TheOnGridHomestead1]

It's always nice to see something useless turned back into something useful. I like the color you used for the metal, the color of the stain for the wood, and I still need to get one of those flat free tires for my wheelbarrow. I like projects like this.

[@MemphisApplegate]

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.

[@wpchastain]

Just found you, looking forward to watching your videos every week.

[@kevinplourde9701]

Great job thanks for the knowledge on them drill accessories especially that sanding shaping wheel I have got to get one of them alot safer than using a chop saw

[@TattdRednek]

This is awesome! I literally just redid the exact same True Temper wheelbarrow 2 days ago and painted it John deere green 😂

[@kylekemmerer689]

Nice job!

[@SeattlePioneer]

Personally, I take apart old wheelbarrows and repaint them with exterior housepaint, which I have leftover and costs nothing.

[@lmalino695]

Great restore; excellent tutorial; superb videography. Liked everything except the replacement wheel. Would have preferred the original rim and, if necessary, a tube. I reuse my trailer tires once they're no longer roadworthy. Last indefinitely on the barrow.

[@MemphisApplegate]

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.

[@RasSosa]

NICE VIDEO, I ate supper, drank a glass of water, and texted while watching this video. My only gripe is the tools are not listed in the credits area. Oh well... nice video sir.

[@MemphisApplegate]

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.

[@PidasianHippie]

It looks like you answered my questions from last week about the boat on this video. I really enjoyed watching this project come together. It is amazing what a little elbow grease can do to transform something like this. Are you sure you used enough clamps to glue up those handles? Hahahahah In typical Memphis fashion you could have just made new handles and put this together for your friend. You gave him/her one that is better than anything he/she could get from a store. We used a product in my previous life that we painted on rusty metal cabinets. It would do some kind of chemical reaction that would neutralize the rust and seal it to prevent further rusting. Perhaps this primed does something similar. You can keep the videos like this one coming. They are fun to watch.

[@MemphisApplegate]

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!!

[@matttrotta57]

Nice work, really over the top for a wheel barrow. I'm going to replace my handles today also. I have one question why put the Linseed Oil on after assembly? You miss a lot of surfaces where the bolts are. I don't have all those woodworking tools so I'm stuck buying pre-made handles at the home center.

[@scottgeorge4760]

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 .

[@MemphisApplegate]

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.

[@matttrotta57]

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

[@SeattlePioneer]

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

[@426superbee4]

lmao many many uses for them 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, i guess can even use it as a boat for kids VERY NICE JOB

[@ohhiguy]

Very nice video and project. Very inspiring. Sure looks great now. Could sell it for a new one, that has been "broken in for no extra charge." ha ha At 12:42, is that the wood grinding wheel you got from Amazon? It sure does make the chips fly.

[@MemphisApplegate]

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.

[@MemphisApplegate]

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

[@bmanmitch2005]

What is the name of the disc used on the angle grinder "When he says if you want to see chips fly?"

[@arjun1910]

I've a similar wheelbarrow that needs a new tire.. could please tell me what kind of tire did you use?

[@tatiananaugolnykh]

May i ask if a link or information could be given on a tire? I'm looking for one, too. Thank you !

[@MemphisApplegate]

The tire is the key to success. You can get the tire at TRACTOR SUPPLY, or get one online. Big bucks, but worth it, as once you put that tire on the wheelbarrow is almost bullet proof. They put tube tires on new wheelbarrows to keep the price down, but they are worthless.

[@tatiananaugolnykh]

​@@MemphisApplegate Thank You Very Much ! Best Regards !

[@markthompsoncpa]

Now I wish I had not paid $42 for replacement handles and made my own

[@scottgeorge4760]

Hi 👋 , I'm rebuilding an (American made ) wheelbarrow as well . Im rebuilding a 2001 wheelbarrow for my Aunt ☺.

[@prjawahar5879]

I want to restore my wheelbarrow too. Unfortunately the cost of materials seems to exceed the price of a new wheelbarrow

[@MemphisApplegate]

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.

[@scottgeorge4760]

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

[@williamdew6018]

Go buy the wheelbarrow handles

[@MemphisApplegate]

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.

[@afroducks3]

1000 year guarantee

[@MemphisApplegate]

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

[@berniebarneski8897]

Hey you