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Post by Peruano on Nov 2, 2014 20:52:15 GMT -5
A garage sale purchase with surprising promise as a rock mover, rock retrieval device (low center of gravity, strong construction, pneumatic tires, and yes, modest price). One of the tires was disintegrated so the lady asked $5 for the cart and I replied sold with glee. Maybe its previous life was in a plant nursery, but I hope to encourage a new career as a rock hound's friend. Tom
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Post by snowmom on Nov 3, 2014 8:12:10 GMT -5
And your Rock hound friends are going to be calling on you...
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Fossilman
Cave Dweller
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Post by Fossilman on Nov 3, 2014 9:45:36 GMT -5
Heck ya' and say load me up please!!!!!!
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panamark
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by panamark on Nov 3, 2014 11:34:25 GMT -5
Great find there!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2014 12:09:29 GMT -5
I have had a wheelbarrow for over 20 years. Pneumatic tires suck because they go flat when not used regularly. I spent too much ($40) to have innertubes (yes 2x) put in and now the tool is ALWAYS ready for action.
Low center of gravity good for ease of loading and unloading, bad for uneven terrain. Wheelbarrow better for uneven terrain, but harder to load and is tipping hazard if loaded heavily. All in all you made a great bargain for that machine!
Maybe a discarded grocery cart could be re-made into one of these.
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billg22
spending too much on rocks
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Post by billg22 on Nov 3, 2014 13:18:38 GMT -5
I'm thinking about a shopping cart type cage with a couple of bike wheels. I'll slap that on the list of things I want to build. Somewhere around 15 or 16.
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Post by Peruano on Nov 4, 2014 8:42:11 GMT -5
I agree with all shortcomings and advantages mentioned. I've already got my eye on larger diameter wheels to gain ground clearance if used out in the desert, but right now its geared for a hard-pack arroyo and perfect for the trek from my driveway and truck tail gate to my rock shed away around in back of the house. Slime is a pneumatic tire on such a carts best friend. The low pressure allows holes to seal pretty effectively. I may loan it to my wife for yard work (if she asks nicely). Tom
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2014 11:26:49 GMT -5
I cannot imagine you withholding use of that to your lovely bride. You must be kidding.
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Post by 1dave on Nov 17, 2014 14:37:37 GMT -5
I thought I had found the ultimate rock cart at Amazon.com until I read the customers reviews - pneumatic tires SUCK! and the attachment parts are made of plastic. Someone will have a great business if they make this in a heavy duty version! Use a solid wheel and metal pipe that can screw apart for the off season (is there one?) A single wheel goes through the brush best! Take 3-4 cloth bags and fill them with rocks, pile them in this contraption, then haul them to the road. Dragging a standard wheelbarrow behind you keeps nipping on your heels. No good!
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Post by woodman on Jan 1, 2015 20:32:42 GMT -5
This is 1 tired one i made for two people. works great! puncture proof solid tire. the one wheel works great on cow trails and side hills. tools in and tools and rock out. have carried 200 plus lbs on it.
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