Hand truck mod

[ironspider]

My brother just gave me an awesome rwm casters hand truck. Pneumatic wheels extended frame, the works. However , it's built for hauling boxes not round items. What would you suggest I attach to the frame in order to hold log rounds in without rolling off the side?

The parts list has a curved frame but it doesn't fit with the stair things and I don't want to lose them as this could be an all around tool not just for wood. Ideas?

 

[velvetfoot]

It looks like a nice platform for a round stood on end.

 

[ironspider]

It is, but I just put 2 large rounds on it and it was easy to move which is great, but a lot of wood I get is in backyards that are uneven and they will roll off the frame.

 

[velvetfoot]

Bungee cord?

 

[ironspider]

Could use my tire down straps or bungees but I'm looking for something like a curved aluminum part that I can mount. Just to create an edge sort of

 

[DoubleB]

If not a bungee cord, perhaps a chain and carabiner to adjust length for different size rounds.

 

[Jags]

You wanna an edge on the framework or on the foot?

 

[ironspider]

On the frame

 

[Jags]

Easy peasy. Hunk of flat plate - bend corners (or rounds) on the end and put a couple of hooks like the old fashioned drive up diners used for the window trays. Hang them over the bottom rung of the frame (or second rung, or whatever height you need it). Two second swap out when you do/don't want it.

 

[ironspider]

Great idea. Now just have to find the right metal

 

[pma1123]

I bought this firewood cart, and it works great. I'd try to mimic something like this...
http://www.menards.com/main/heating-cooling/log-racks/rolling-firewood-cart/p-1934820-c-6873.htm

 

[Jags]

I bought this firewood cart, and it works great. I'd try to mimic something like this...
http://www.menards.com/main/heating-cooling/log-racks/rolling-firewood-cart/p-1934820-c-6873.htm

Huh - built this many years ago. Maybe I can get them on patent infringement.

 

[bluedogz]

Looks like this: http://www.northerntool.com/shop/to...ers&utm_campaign=facebook&utm_content=234x104

 

[Charlie2]

Looks like this: http://www.northerntool.com/shop/to...ers&utm_campaign=facebook&utm_content=234x104

I really like this idea. Using this in combination with Jags easy peasy description, one could make a quick detachable fire wood hauler / hand truck. Drill two holes in the bottom plate for the firewood hauling frame to lock into, then have the top of the firewood hauling frame snap (by bending the frame) under an existing cross rail on the hand truck. ----Or I could just eat a BLT sandwich rather than go out to eat and use the savings to buy one. -----I'll have to ponder on that.

 

[velvetfoot]

Can sure fit a lot of wood on that thing.

 

[BrotherBart]

I bought this firewood cart, and it works great. I'd try to mimic something like this...
http://www.menards.com/main/heating-cooling/log-racks/rolling-firewood-cart/p-1934820-c-6873.htm

I bought two of those three years ago at Lowe's at the end of the season marked down to $19.99 each. Love the things.

 

[velvetfoot]

That one would be easier to load, and probably unload, that the one with the tubes over the top. Maybe not as rigid, but does it really have to be?

 

[Mischa Shashumshkavich]

those are much better ideas than what i had last winter. when i couldn't use the barrow cuz of mud or too deep snow, i was using those cheapo plastic storage tubs and carrying them...no wonder my elbows started hurting....and they like to crack and break in below freezing temps....i do have a hand truck,but it is a heavy sucker, made for moving appliances i think...has straps, i think i'ma give that a try....reminds me of what my crazy old neighbor did to his neighbor....he cut a square out of the back of the house, and made a latch door that swung open, to throw firewood right from the outside pile right into the house...the landlord wasn't exactly thrilled when he saw that!