Hate your wheelbarrow taking up space?

[SpatiallyAware]

I was refering to a patio, I'd have about 4 dudes doing that for me. For spot work you should be able to work out of the mixer for the most part.

However; I doubt....really really doubt most here are going to see concrete mixing in their futures.

For that I have a wheelbarrow I leave out of the garage. It's a monster for most jobs. For the standard working with my Palm trees and foliage this would work much better.

I have never said in this thread this replaced all other wheelbarrows. However; most are very wrong in the mechanics this uses and it's not bad to lift compared to a standard one.

ROFL so you're *that* homeowner, getting in the way of the 4 people who know what they're doing (with real wheel barrows) while you're running around trying to help with this thing.

 

[SpatiallyAware]

You trying to cross swords with me? ewwww!

Naw of course not Alky, just poking fun at your wheel barrow

 

[Evadman]

Those would totally kick ass for hauling like yarn & shit...

lmao. That is about all they are good for.

 

[BoberFett]

I'd have about 4 dudes doing that for me.

I bet you would, cowboy.

 

[CLite]

i have owned two homes with pretty decent landscaping, being you can't see this use shows you probably havent helped your dad enough in the yard.

all wheelbarrows will require an initial lift, like this one once up the weight is on the wheel.

Ok basement dweller, let me enlighten you about work in the real word where the sun shines.

All wheelbarrows require an initial lift, the difference is that an actual wheelbarrow's handles are only slightly below a person's hips. Additionally there is plenty of clearance between the back of the bucket and the portion of the handles that a person grips. This allows for easy walking and also lets a person squat slightly to properly lift the wheelbarrow if the load is extremely heavy. This crap from the photos appears to have no clearance between the back of it's "bag" and where you grip. Therefore you are forced to awkwardly bend over down to ground level with no ability to lift with your legs from all appearances. Additionally, once you get this thing moving it looks like you could move your feet forward all of a foot before you bang into the back of the bag.

Finally, I can't really be bothered to teach you mechanics in addition to life outside of basements. Therefore, I will leave you in your ignorance of the difference between the pivot point at one end of a lever, and having the pivot point only slightly forward the center of gravity (like on an actual wheelbarrow).

 

[alkemyst]

I'd suggest you try it rather than be an armchair homeowner.

 

[SpatiallyAware]

I'd suggest you try it rather than be an armchair homeowner.

Unless it's somehow able to break the laws of physics re: fulcrum point, how much it holds, etc then I'd say it's pretty simple to armchair review the thing. FWIW if I see one at home depot (I'm guessing they won't carry something like this due to return rate) then I might 'play' with it.

BTW - your first post seems to insinuate you don't have one... Do you?

 

[alkemyst]

I don't own one. I have tried the larger one. I posted about it because at the shop I picked up my wheel I saw it on display. It was much more expensive locally.

It works pretty much like a regular wheelbarrow. An initial lift effort and then the weight sits on the wheel.

 

[MrPickins]

I don't own one. I have tried the larger one. I posted about it because at the shop I picked up my wheel I saw it on display. It was much more expensive locally.

It works pretty much like a regular wheelbarrow. An initial lift effort and then the weight sits on the wheel.

You still have to have to lift it from a full squatting position. With a regular wheelbarrow, you only have to lift 3-4" starting in a half squat. Over the course of 20-30 loads (you're doing real work aren't you?) the difference will quickly become apparent.

Then, you have the same problem when you set it down, coupled with the fact that the load you're hauling will likely spill out the back once it's horizontal.

This would be ok for leaves or small loads of dirt, but I'll stick with my traditional wheelbarrow...

 

[BoberFett]

So he saw it, but didn't buy one? What do you suppose his problem is? Is he too poor to afford it or does he think it doesn't work well?

 

[adlep]

This thread delivers!


And actually, I have found a semi practical varian of OP's device here:

http://www.hammacher.com/Product/78...1492714-_-Hammacher+Schlemmer+-+Redirect+Link

http://www.gadgetreview.com/categories/furniture/page/2

 

[ahenkel]

My wheelbarrow got a flat so I replaced it with a tractor.

 

[alkemyst]

So he saw it, but didn't buy one? What do you suppose his problem is? Is he too poor to afford it or does he think it doesn't work well?

I had your mom in the trunk at the time. No where to put it.

 

[Kirby]

body disposal...looks convenient

Maybe a 4 year old starving Ethiopian.

 

[BoberFett]

Is there anything this guy says that doesn't sound like it came from a 12 year old with Downs Syndrome?