On Sat, 10 Sep 2011 19:51:03 -0700 (PDT), spamtrap1888
wrote:

A parallel example: A foreclosed-upon neighbor left a small amount of
debris not worth taking. One item was a small wheelbarrow. It looked
good except the tray seemed warped, and the tire needed air.

Try as I might, I could get the tubeless tire to seal to the rim. I
ran across more problems, and found out the total cost to repair.

Inner tube solution for non-sealing ti $9.99. (New wheel solution:
$25.99)

Common problem. Remove tire. Clean the hell out of the bead with
soap and water. Scrape the rust from the rim with sandpaper. Paint
primter or use "rust reformer" to cover the bare metal. Cost $0.00.

Rusted axle (Nylon bearing wheel): 10 inches of 5/8 in CRS@ $8.50/36
inches.

Use 1/2" EMT instead. Shove a wooden dowel down the center for extra
support. You'll be surprised at how strong it can be. Cost, about
$1.00.

Tray problem was caused by one handle being severely warped; the other
was fine. Replacement handle: $15.

Find a large tea kettle or pressure cooker with a steam outlet. Steam
the warped handle until the wood is soft. Bend to shape. Let cool
slowly or it might crack. Total cost, $0.00.

Cost to make "free" wheelbarrow useable:
$34
Cost of identical wheelbarrow, brand-new: $36.

Cost to do it my way: about $1.00.

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Jeff Liebermann
150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com
Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558