I'm not making this up, she really wants a new wheelbarrow for Christmas. She wants one with ergonomic handles but hasn't told me which one. I would guess a 2-wheeled version, 6 CF capacity . So, who likes what?
Ladies, my wife wants a wheelbarrow for Christmas.....input?
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maple1
Minister of Fire
I think I like your wife.
(Don't take that the wrong way
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(Don't take that the wrong way
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Personally I'd go with one of them big ol' wagons. Can hold a whole bunch, no lifting to move it, most can fit through a doorway.
Adios Pantalones
Minister of Fire
Maximize hauling capacity with a small trailer and a wife-harness.
Believe it or not I've actually considered putting an electronic winch in my boiler room so I can tow a full wagon from the shed right into the boiler room.
I ain't a lady, but I saw this one and went - "Cool".
Adios Pantalones
Minister of Fire
I aint a lady, but I do wear a lady-harness
Telling you, it will catch on in more than just the boudoir
webbie
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We have a couple and she uses them more than I do....she likes the less tipsy ones, though.....like those big honking plastic ones!
See? They can't resist the call of a Rubbermaid garden cart....
See? They can't resist the call of a Rubbermaid garden cart....
Retired Guy
Minister of Fire
The cart is the way to go. My wife can even wheel and dump it herself! Impossible with a standard wheelbarrow. That robotic mower in the video interests me though.We have a couple and she uses them more than I do....she likes the less tipsy ones, though.....like those big honking plastic ones!
See? They can't resist the call of a Rubbermaid garden cart....
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I'm digging the cart. She saw something on a DIY show and said- That's what I want!
I am not going to show her the battery powered wheelbarrow, I think the shipping alone would be a deal breaker, much less the initial cost. It is cool though.
Forgot, I also have to find a good rechargeable weed-whacker, she wants one of those too.
I am not going to show her the battery powered wheelbarrow, I think the shipping alone would be a deal breaker, much less the initial cost. It is cool though.
Forgot, I also have to find a good rechargeable weed-whacker, she wants one of those too.
This..Is..Disturbing. Lay off the kiln dude, it's starting to affect you and it shows.
sorry
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Adios Pantalones
Minister of Fire
I don't know if getting a large wheelbarrow is a good idea. If it's too big she won't be able to move it fully loaded and won't like it... won't use it.
Personally I don't like the double front wheel either. There is double the rolling resistance and if you are in wet soil they need much more area supported for the tires. Like in most activities, teach them how to control and move a wheelbarrow right and you won't have any problems with the single wheel. Too many people try to control the wheelbarrow with their biceps. If they would use their shoulders they would find it much easier.
Matt
Personally I don't like the double front wheel either. There is double the rolling resistance and if you are in wet soil they need much more area supported for the tires. Like in most activities, teach them how to control and move a wheelbarrow right and you won't have any problems with the single wheel. Too many people try to control the wheelbarrow with their biceps. If they would use their shoulders they would find it much easier.
Matt
Or, a sturdy flimsy. How's about a 4oz. full grain Reindeer Teddy...... with bells. 'Tis the season!
Ashful
Minister of Fire
Please send pics. If similarly young and attractive, I'd like to discuss a trade.
Dix
Minister of Fire
I have one of these
http://www.truevalue.com/product/8-Cu-Ft-Polyethelyne-Wheelbarrow/8524.uts#fullDescription
We have them at the farm for manure, hay, what ever else. Hold up well. Just put "no flats" on it this fall after 3 years of use.
I prefer the "duallies" as they move better in the snow around here
http://www.truevalue.com/product/8-Cu-Ft-Polyethelyne-Wheelbarrow/8524.uts#fullDescription
We have them at the farm for manure, hay, what ever else. Hold up well. Just put "no flats" on it this fall after 3 years of use.
I prefer the "duallies" as they move better in the snow around here
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I have one pretty much just like that. 10 cu. foot. Only problem is it's about 2 inches to wide for a 36 door. Can sure move a crapload with it though.
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eclecticcottage
Minister of Fire
I was unreasonably excited about mine...but...it's antique
I got it for $10 off of Craigslist and yes, I used it to move that wood. Wheel never gets a flat :D
I got it for $10 off of Craigslist and yes, I used it to move that wood. Wheel never gets a flat :D
Ashful
Minister of Fire
Dix
Minister of Fire
I was unreasonably excited about mine...but...it's antique
I got it for $10 off of Craigslist and yes, I used it to move that wood. Wheel never gets a flat :D
GF, I love it, but git yerself a dually ... please
eclecticcottage
Minister of Fire
GF, I love it, but git yerself a dually ... please
Lol...we got a garden tractor cart this year, so the Wheelbarrow has retired from moving wood to light garden work.
Dix
Minister of Fire
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