Owners of garden plots do not have to sit idle. It is required to dig in the ground, then fertilize the garden or remove garbage from it, then plant or transplant something. During these works, quite often there is a need to move any heavy or oversized cargo. A do-it-yourself garden cart will help solve this problem. Made from improvised or bought in construction stores materials, it will become an indispensable assistant for the summer resident.
Types of carts
Depending on the number of wheels trolleys can be of two types:
- A device for moving goods with one wheel is called a wheelbarrow. A narrow path is enough to move it, it is maneuverable and reliable. To release the wheelbarrow from the load, just press the two longitudinal handles and tilt it to the side. However, for moving heavy loads, using a cart with one wheel is not very convenient. It takes a lot of strength to keep your balance. It is also not very convenient to move it on the ground or sand, since the entire load falls on the wheel, which falls through and gets stuck in soft ground.
- A more solid device equipped with 2-4 wheels is called a trolley. It is stable, so you can carry various weights on it. Its only drawback is that wide paths are needed for its movement.
Cars can be made from various materials. For transportation of goods in the garden and vegetable garden, wooden devices with one wheel are used. For construction works best to use metal carts.
The design of the country cart can be different. With your own hands, it can be equipped with removable holders, drawers, fasteners. After such a transformation, it will be possible to transport on it not only bulky goods and objects, but also small parts, water in tanks, fasteners, hardware.
When choosing the size of the cart, it should be borne in mind that it is best to make it medium in size. Large equipment will not fit into a small wheelbarrow, and it will be difficult to move a large one, as it will sink into the ground under the weight of the load. In addition, the car overall dimensions may not pass through the door of garages or barns.
With dimensions of 60 cm wide, 100 cm long and 50 cm high, the trolley is stable, light and manoeuvrable. It will be convenient to carry almost any cargo.
Assembling a metal trolley
metal structure for the transport of goods will be hardy and will last for many years. To make it yourself you will need:
- sheet metal 1x2 m 1-2 mm thick;
- metal corner 25x25;
- wheels with bearings up to 40 cm in diameter;
- Bulgarian;
- welding machine;
- metal pipe of the desired diameter.
Before starting work, it is recommended to draw a sketch of the future trolley, indicate on it all the details and dimensions. The box is best made with a capacity of about 100 liters. For a wheelbarrow on which a large load is expected, you need to choose powerful wheels. They can be taken from an old bicycle, moped or motorcycle.
Having prepared everything you need, you can get started:
- According to the sketch, use a grinder to cut the sheet.
- Weld the box.
- From a metal corner, make racks for support.
- Build a handle from a pipe with thin walls. In this case, the wheelbarrow will not be too heavy.
The main part of the structure is ready, now it remains only to weld or screw the wheelbase to it. Do-it-yourself such a base for a trolley made from a profile pipe:
The wheelbase of the trolley follows set right in the middle. The do-it-yourself garden wheelbarrow is made and ready for use.
Wooden garden cart
To make such a wheelbarrow is quite simple. For its manufacture, drawings are not required, and the missing building materials can always be purchased at a hardware store.
Necessary materials:
- plywood;
- wooden blocks 4x4 cm and 1.2-1.5 m in length;
- two wheels;
- a piece of pipe or a threaded stud 0.6-0.7 m long.
First of all, it is necessary to construct a frame from the bars, the recommended dimensions of which are 1.5x0.7 m. Holes are drilled in its lower part for the axis. The axis, the role of which is played by a stud or a piece of pipe, is inserted into the prepared holes and tightly fastened with screws or self-tapping screws. It is necessary to ensure that the parts of the axle protruding on both sides of the frame are equal to twice the width of the wheel.
- soak the cut blank with drying oil or an antiseptic;
- put a tire on the wheel, beat it with a metal strip or thick rubber;
- insert bearings into the mounting holes;
- lubricate the axle and wheels with grease.
Wooden wheels treated in this way will last quite a long time.
The do-it-yourself trolley body is made of plywood. First of all, the bottom is cut out and rigidly attached to the frame. The boards can be installed motionless, or attached to the hinges, and then they will unfold. For this you need:
- attach one side board to the bottom;
- attach the second through an adapter, the role of which will be played by a bar, the thickness of which should be equal to the thickness of the side;
- the end board is fastened through a bar of double thickness.
The result is a trolley that, when folded, will be flat. In order to prevent the sides from falling during operation, it is necessary to install hooks or latches.
Making a cart out of waste
You can make a garden wheelbarrow with your own hands by collecting all the unnecessary things in the house. For its manufacture may be useful:
- scrap metal;
- motorcycle wheels;
- old metal bed
Manufacturing technology such a trolley is quite simple:
- The frame is made of two bed arches and legs.
- The bottom and walls of the body are cut out from a steel sheet.
- The joints of all elements are welded by spot welding.
- The resulting container is installed on the frame, its walls are bent and connected to the base.
- The joints of the box are welded solid.
- From the legs of the bed, a wheel pair bridge, axle and hub are made.
- Axes are attached to the pipe on both sides.
- A bridge is welded to the inverted body.
- The design is strengthened with overlays in the form of brackets, made by hand.
- Wheels are fixed on axles.
- A handle is made from the backs and legs of the bed and welded in a position convenient for work.
The support leg in the trolley is best make rising. Otherwise, it will slow down the movement.
Having studied several options for homemade garden carts, making one of them with your own hands will not be great work. Having built it for personal needs from the remnants building material, you can get a trolley that will be not only more convenient, but also cheaper than purchased.
Working in the garden area will be much easier if you use a garden cart. It's hard to do without this detail. It perfectly copes with the transportation of a large amount of soil, fertilizers, mowed grass, sawdust and other components of the life and work of a summer resident. In addition, a do-it-yourself garden trolley (wheelbarrow) for giving is very maneuverable. With only one wheel, it copes well with the passage of narrow suburban paths, and the control, carried out with the help of two high-raised handles, is quite convenient.
You can buy this assistant at any hardware store, but such inventory is expensive. If the owner of the site has at least a little experience in chores, he can easily understand how to make a do-it-yourself cart.
Types of structures for transportation
Wheelbarrows for garden work can be different. The main difference is the number of wheels. If it is one, then it is classic version wheelbarrows. The design with two wheels is called a trolley.
Each type of "technique" has its own purpose. If we are talking about a garden or a vegetable garden, then a do-it-yourself wheelbarrow for a summer residence is an indispensable option. The maneuverability with which she passes through narrow stitches is sometimes surprising. By carefully delivering the load without damaging the plants around, the garden wheelbarrow helps to accomplish everything. garden work quickly and without unnecessary fatigue.
Here is what the garden wheelbarrow looks like in the photo:
For the tasks that the owner of the plot in the garden faces, a homemade cart is no longer suitable. But it will be indispensable at the construction site, when cleaning up garbage and the barnyard. You can use such transport for snow removal. Due to the fact that the weight of the materials being removed is often very large, the unstable wheelbarrow does not cope with the tasks set. Transportation of goods on a cart that has two wheels will be easier.
How to make a wheelbarrow yourself
If the purchase of a garden wheelbarrow is difficult, you can easily build it yourself from improvised material. Good for making:
- scrap metal;
- old wheels (from carts, mopeds, scooters, baby carriages and bicycles), if necessary, you can use homemade wheels for the cart;
- pipe cuttings;
- furniture wheels;
- metal corner;
- fasteners.
Any construction begins with the preparation of the project. A wheelbarrow for a garden should consist of two parts: a frame and a body. You will also need one wheel. The preferred diameter is from 25 to 40 cm. If you could not find a wide wheel, you can use two narrow ones, placing them side by side.
Body drawing option:
Wheelbarrow frame can be made different ways. Various materials are used as a material: square pipe, the cross section of which is 2.5 * 2.5 cm, water pipe. It depends on the choice of material whether it is necessary to use a welding machine. In the first case, you cannot do without it, and if it is decided to use a water pipe for the manufacture of a wheelbarrow or cart, then you can simply give it desired shape, bending where necessary.
A conventional gas burner will help well in shaping the pipe.
Having welded the frame or connecting it with bolts, you can begin to manufacture the body. It can be made from different materials: boards, sheets of galvanized material, old barrel, cropped in accordance with the tasks that will be set before it. Some craftsmen manage to adapt even part of the old bed under the body. The main thing is that the construction trolley is comfortable.
If a sheet of metal is used for the body, then the design should be done using a grinder. According to the pre-made markup, the sheet is cut out. After that comes the turn of the welding machine. Using it, the master connects the parts of the pattern, resulting in a body for the future car.
You can also make a body by cutting off the old metal barrel. By removing part of the sidewall, from the remaining part you can get a wonderful element of a wheelbarrow or trolley, in which it will be possible to transport all types of materials and even water.
When the body is ready, the chassis and handles should be welded to it. Of course, this can be done with the help of bolts, however, the design made welding machine much more reliable and convenient.
The choice of wheel should be considered carefully. Ideally, if it is a product with strong spokes, durable tires and tubes, because one of the main requirements for the design is softness. An inflatable wheel can easily withstand the terrain changes that exist on any surface, not to mention the summer cottage. You also need to check the strength of the bearings.
There are some nuances in the design of garden wheelbarrows and carts. The novice master needs to pay attention to the following:
- It is necessary to provide for the possibility of strengthening the structure in the future.
- The bottom of a wheelbarrow or cart can be strengthened by attaching a sheet of metal from below.
- When used for very uneven surfaces you can strengthen the garden wheelbarrow by welding an additional axle under the bottom.
- The bearing should not enter the hub freely: it will be better if it fits tightly, this will reduce the likelihood of its failure in the future.
It is not difficult to make a garden cart with your own hands. However, despite the seeming simplicity of execution, do not forget about the details. Careful processing of the edges of the body will help to avoid injuries, and the painted structure will not only be comfortable, but also attractive from an aesthetic point of view.
Another advantage of a homemade cart is that it is made strictly according to the needs and meets the required needs. Having studied different technologies creation, it will not be difficult to make ...
A cart is a necessary attribute of any household. Made by yourself, it costs less than a purchased counterpart.
Another advantage of a homemade cart is that it is made strictly according to the needs and meets the required needs.
Having studied different creation technologies, it will not be any particular problem to make a multifunctional cart with your own hands.
Metal and wood are the main materials used in the manufacture of carts, as they have the necessary strength characteristics.
Trolleys differ from each other in the number of wheels and dimensions. You can make your own:
- one-wheel cart;
- two-wheeled cart;
- cart in the form of a platform on four wheels;
- folding cart.
Making your own wooden cart with two wheels is not at all difficult. Woodworking requires standard tools. But the strength, capacitance and performance characteristics of a wooden trolley are in many ways worse than those of a metal counterpart equipped with a large number wheels.
Manufacturing instruction:
- To create a frame, we take a board measuring 7 × 7 cm. We connect all parts of the frame with screws, strengthen it with additional details;
- We fasten a pair of rails for bearings to the bottom of the structure;
- We make the handle of the cart metal. This will increase the resistance to stress. An old bicycle handlebar or a thick steel bar is suitable as a handle;
- We install plank boards. Their size affects capacity. A reliable product is made by a strong frame and stably attached wheels.
If you have a moped axle lying around, then it can be used instead of boards with bearings.
Four wheels allow you to increase the capacity, strength and service life of the trolley.
Four-wheeled products are made exclusively of metal. They can withstand weight up to 100 kg. You will need a tool kit to assemble them.
The manufacture of four-wheeled bogies includes the following steps:
- We carry out all the necessary calculations of the cargo platform;
- We make a container in which the cargo will be transported. The size of the frame will depend on its parameters.;
- Install frame structure by welding. For the frame, you can use the remains of pipes. We weld a handle to the frame;
- We weld to the bottom of the wheel structure;
- We “shoe” the wheels in pneumatic tires. This will increase the weight of the cargo, which the trolley is designed to carry, up to 80 kg.
Such a wheelbarrow can withstand at least 50 kg of cargo. Its main advantage is its compact size.
To make a folding cart, you must follow the following procedure:
- Prepare pipe cuts with a thickness of at least 2 mm;
- Draw a frame structure template on a scale of 1: 1;
- Weld the hinge bushings to the platform frame, and then to the main structure;
- Clean and polish all seams.
The best option- use wood for the manufacture of a one-wheeled cart.
Then we fasten the frame structure to the cargo platform with screws. The cart is ready!
If you intend to carry heavy loads, then a metal one-wheel cart will suit you. In addition to standard tools, you will need machines for welding and cutting metals.
First of all, we make a cargo container. It is advisable to use steel sheets with a thickness of at least 2 mm. Next, we weld the handles and the running structure to the platform.
Bicycle, moped or motorcycle wheels are perfect. The cargo area can be made from a metal barrel.
Everyone can make a cart with their own hands. It is only necessary to familiarize yourself with the rules of creation and safety precautions. They and drawings of various carts can be found on the World Wide Web. Good luck in your endeavors!
How to make a garden wheelbarrow with your own hands
Wheelbarrows or carts used by gardeners and gardeners have a lightweight design and are not designed to carry too large and heavy loads. A do-it-yourself garden wheelbarrow is made quite simply even from unnecessary or improvised materials, which allows you to get a reliable and budgetary means of transportation.
Garden wheelbarrows: types of their advantages and disadvantages
By their design, all garden wheelbarrows are a beveled metal body equipped with a wheel or wheels, a handle and legs that provide stability during loading and unloading.
Single wheel design
One-wheeled equipment is designed to transport fairly light loads, including crops, weeds and horticultural fertilizers.
The wheelbarrow is only suitable for use on garden paths, pavement
Advantages and disadvantages: the model is quite affordable, easily overcomes corners and turns, but has optimal cross-country ability only on flat and hard surfaces, and movement on the ground causes noticeable difficulties.
Two wheel design
More lifting models, which are distinguished by better maneuverability and are currently the most popular among the owners of summer cottages.
A wheelbarrow is not as maneuverable as a one-wheeled one, but is more stable and reliable
Advantages and disadvantages: the model does not get stuck on rough terrain, has good cross-country ability and does not require much effort, and is also quite stable during loading / unloading.
Tricycle design
A garden three-wheeled wheelbarrow is very roomy and has a solid load capacity, but the release of such models has been established by a small number of manufacturers.
The design combines the advantages of one- and two-wheeled wheelbarrows, but its price is much higher.
Advantages and disadvantages: the model is easy to use, most stable, does not require a lot of force when moving, has good maneuverability, but the cost is higher than that of one- and two-wheeled counterparts.
Trolley - four-wheeled wheelbarrow
Four-wheeled models are the so-called heavy artillery in the range of modern garden wheelbarrows. A feature is the presence of a pair of axles, due to which the trough has maximum load capacity.
The only drawback of such a product is the high cost compared to other models.
Advantages and disadvantages: the model has excellent stability, and the addition of a special tipping mechanism greatly facilitates unloading, but the price for such products is often very high.
Preparing to make a wheelbarrow
Of course, all of the above designs may well be made by hand, but to get a durable, reliable and easy-to-use garden wheelbarrow, you need to carefully consider the choice of materials.
Which wheels to choose
The equipment of a garden wheelbarrow involves the use of plastic, molded, made of rubber, and pneumatic wheels with treads. The first type makes the structure light, but not too heavy.
It is impossible to make a reliable car without good wheels
One option is to purchase new wheels. The implementation of such elements for wheelbarrows is now carried out by garden centers, construction markets and retail outlets. The best option is represented by solid polyurethane wheels and high-quality rubber four-ply tires.
This product is suitable for carrying light loads.
It is quite acceptable to use wheels from bicycles and other equipment. At the same time, it must be remembered that cast wheels are more durable and are not able to deform even under a heavy load, and an air-filled rubber chamber has good shock absorption and a smooth ride.
body material
Prefabricated structures most often have a body made of aluminum or steel. At the same time, the aluminum bowl is more durable, and the steel trough must have a zinc coating. In the manufacture of a garden wheelbarrow with your own hands, a variety of materials can be used:
- sheet metal must be galvanized or powder coated, which prevents the development of rust;
- wood is a more affordable material, but such a body will need to be subjected to aseptic processing and staining;
- the plastic body is lightweight and resistant to corrosive changes, but is not resistant to mechanical damage.
by the most budget option will be the use of old structures in the form of a half of a barrel or a metal bed headboard. Some craftsmen make a wicker car body from wicker twigs.
The shape of the body can be trapezoidal, with a beveled front (this allows you to quickly and easily unload bulk contents), as well as the traditional square (in which the load is placed more accurately).
What to make pens
Most often, handles are made of metal with special light anti-slip rubber pads. It is quite possible to supply any wooden structures with a simple hand-made wooden handle. Corrugated rubber or plastic nozzles with special notches for fingers are very convenient in work.
Corrugation on such a product must be mandatory
At the same time, it must be remembered that the space between the mounted handles must necessarily be optimal for the most comfortable maneuvering and reducing the load on the hands or the musculoskeletal system. The spacing of the wheelbarrow handles should allow the body of a person to fit with the remaining total free distance of about a quarter of a meter.
Depending on the purpose, one transverse handle or a pair of longitudinal handles is fixed to the garden wheelbarrows. The longer handles make carrying loads very comfortable and easy, but the gripping point needs a standard bend to prevent the wrists from twisting during operation. It should be noted that models with two handles must be pushed, and wheelbarrows equipped with one handle can be not only pushed, but also dragged.
What tools will be needed
The set of tools that you will need to use when constructing a garden wheelbarrow with your own hands depends on the materials of manufacture:
- hammer;
- tape measure, ruler and marker;
- hacksaw for working with metal or wood;
- screwdriver;
- welding machine;
- Bulgarian;
- set of wrenches.
If it is necessary to perform staining or processing with special compounds, it is important to prepare brushes of different sizes in advance.
Making a wheelbarrow with your own hands: step by step instructions
Advantages self-manufacturing garden wheelbarrow is that the size and design of such a vehicle for transporting goods can be individual, depending on the main purpose and needs.
Manufacture of a single-wheeled steel structure
A sketch of a future car is an important part of the work
A one-wheeled wheelbarrow is the easiest and most affordable option in terms of cost.
Steps for making a steel model:
- Development of a preliminary sketch indicating the dimensions and configuration, the location of the handles, stops, wheelset and axle.
- Cutting a steel sheet and cutting with a grinder.
- Making a bowl using a welding machine.
- Manufacturing and welding of a support post from a metal angle or pipe 2.5 × 2.5 cm.
- Wheel installation.
Handles and supports should be made of sufficiently thin metal pipes ok, which facilitate the construction.
from wood
No less popular is the option of a wooden one-wheeled wheelbarrow.
The frame consists of two guides and a pair of transverse bars
This version is suitable for those who know how to work with wood.
The most simple model performed in accordance with the following technology:
The finished structure should be treated with special compounds that will protect the wood from negative external influences and extend the life of the garden cart.
Production of a two-wheeled cart
The two-wheeled design is stable, does not roll, and also minimizes the load on the hands and back of the person.
Plastic - great option for the manufacture of the body, because it is more durable than wood and cheaper than metal
Do-it-yourself technology for making a garden wheelbarrow from an old barrel:
- Cut a plastic or metal barrel in half.
- Weld a rectangular frame from metal profiles 2.5 × 2.5 cm.
- Cut out the footboard for attaching the case.
- Install and secure with wheel nuts.
- Weld a metal profile handle with a holder onto the back of the frame.
On final stage a handle is formed from several shock absorber bushings, which are arranged in one row.
Video: do-it-yourself two-wheeled construction, master class
Making a tricycle
Homemade three-wheeled carts are convenient and practical. The third wheel in such designs facilitates the control of equipment and increases its carrying capacity. Unlike wooden counterparts, metal carts are assembled from top to bottom.
The trolley is suitable for transporting heavy loads
Do-it-yourself steps for making a three-wheeled cart:
- Selection or welding of a steel trough.
- Checking the tightness of the container.
- Welding the frame in accordance with the dimensions of the trough.
- Fixation of the rear wheelset and front guide wheel.
- Welding of one U-shaped handle or a pair of separate handles.
It is quite possible to use a children's bicycle as a wheel base.
Making a four-wheeled wheelbarrow
Four-wheel type structures are usually made of metal. This allows the wheelbarrow to withstand the weight of the load up to 90-100 kg. Assembling such a model with your own hands involves the use of a locksmith tool kit.
DIY four-wheel garden cart manufacturing steps:
The reliability of such a car is achieved at the expense of maneuverability
- Conduct necessary calculations and sketch.
- Choose a container, which can be an ordinary steel trough.
- Weld a frame frame structure made of rectangular metal pipes.
- Weld a U-shaped handle to the frame.
- Install at the bottom of the wheel structure.
Garden wooden cart as an element of decor
Wooden garden wheelbarrows Lately almost completely lost their utilitarian, main purpose and moved into the category of elements for decorating the landscape. In the body of this design, a container decorative garden can be equipped or installed flower pots with flowering plants.
Such a product will decorate the garden plot
Designs can be equipped with one, two or even four wheels. The latter option is more stable and roomy, due to which it is most often used in landscaping. adjoining territory. For manufacturing it is recommended to use hard rock wood - maple, oak, birch and elm.
The most exotic type of material that can be used to make a do-it-yourself garden wheelbarrow is durable and environmentally friendly wicker.
Beautiful garden decoration
Such an unusual and very beautiful "basket on wheels" can be used to place flower pots or green vitamin crops.
Video: do-it-yourself wheelbarrow-flower garden
What determines the cost of products
Average price of wheelbarrows and carts different models varies greatly depending on a range of factors, including:
- load capacity;
- body volume;
- number and type of wheels;
- material used in the manufacture.
It is necessary to take into account the fact that the cost of garden wheelbarrows varies not only depending on specifications and equipment, but also on the reputation of the company producing the brand. Therefore, if you have the materials and tools necessary for the manufacture of the structure, it is advisable to do such work yourself.
When choosing the design of a garden wheelbarrow, it is important to consider the main characteristics of such a device and its purpose. For frequent transportation of overall and heavy loads, preference should be given to the manufacture of stable and more maneuverable models, and with the infrequent movement of the lightest materials, a simple, lightweight version of the wheelbarrow will be fine.
How to make a wheelbarrow with your own hands - photo of a garden cart
Try to do without a wheelbarrow in the country or in a country house, it will not work.
It is necessary for the movement of goods, harvested crop, fertilizers.
One, two, four-wheeled assistant in the store is inexpensive, however, assembled with your own hands, it will be no less useful.
What are
A wheelbarrow is distinguished from a cart by the number of wheels. A design with one wheel is called a wheelbarrow, if there are more than one wheels, we are dealing with a cart.
One-wheel "equipment" is irreplaceable for a garden, a kitchen garden. Maneuverability vehicle good for narrow stitches.
The minimum width of the wheel will help to carefully transport the load without damaging the plants. The trolley is not suitable for such tasks. But it is necessary at a construction site, a barnyard, garbage collection that has accumulated after the winter, and much more.
It is reasonable to have both types on the farm, the wheelbarrow is not stable, one wheel requires tension when moving. It is more convenient to carry goods on a two- or four-wheeled structure.
Advice: a wheelbarrow is made for certain purposes, those works that require the presence of such wheeled vehicles. For example, for fertilization.
Another reason to get both a wheelbarrow and a cart is to use it for different purposes. If manure is first taken out from the cattleman, then it is impossible to use it for transporting crops from the garden, the garden. Therefore, making yourself an assistant is the right decision.
Where to begin
From a drawing, a diagram suggested by fantasy. Everything made with your own hands lasts longer, brings more benefits, and also decorates the world around you.
Craftsmen offer drawings and diagrams in abundance, you can watch a video, flip through a photo, but still you have to make a sketch yourself. Do not buy the same parts in the store when there is an abundance:
- scrap metal;
- wheels from an old cart, bicycle, motorcycle, moped, scooter, baby stroller, furniture wheels preserved from Soviet times;
- pipe cuttings;
- parts from a broken simulator;
- corner;
- parking brake stop from a bicycle or motorcycle;
- fasteners, connecting parts.
Note: as soon as it becomes clear which set of elements will be used, make a drawing.
With the help of all this, you can assemble more than one mobile structure.
Carriage for one bucket
We assemble a garden wheelbarrow for giving from metal from the base:
- measuring metal sheets
- by welding we connect them into a container of the desired geometry;
- under the dimensions we make a frame from pipes with the desired axle load;
- we connect the base with the container with fasteners or welding;
- fix the wheel
- make parking stops;
- We put rubber hoses on the handles for convenience.
Hand wheelbarrow is ready. You can conduct a crash test and send the product to the garden.
Barrel trolley
You can adapt any barrel to a baud capacity - plastic, metal, wooden. With the latter, you have to tinker. From the barrel, two wheelbarrows or carts are obtained!
A construction or garden wheelbarrow is assembled in this order:
- we cut the barrel sentenced to ejection in half;
- we make a frame similar to "A";
- we attach side racks to the frame, fixing the half of the barrel;
- where the top of the letter is, we fasten the wheel.
Important to know: don't throw away old things, reusing them can be both fun and rewarding!
We make handles, for which electrical tape, cellophane is suitable, and the home-made design is ready. Now let's start assembling the second assistant.
Trolley from an old bed
If the wheels from a motorcycle, an old Cossack, a moped are lying around, and a bed with an armored mesh is in the attic, we can assume that there is already a two-wheeled or four-wheeled self-propelled cart for the household:
- cut out the mesh
- we mount wheelsets for welding or fasteners;
- from the big sheet metal make the bottom and side walls, both wood and tubes are suitable for this;
- we adapt the handle, U-shaped, it is more convenient.
The cart is strong. Depending on what kind of bottom it has - metal or another, you can transport a small hay cart. It will be useful for transporting firewood, building materials, it will be especially relevant if construction is planned.
landscape decoration
An old wheelbarrow or cart that has served its time can become an exclusive decoration of the site.
Landscape designers often use such options for interesting arrangement of flowers. Everything is useful for landscape creativity at home.
Soil is placed in an old wheelbarrow, petunias or other flowers are planted, a beautiful decorative detail is obtained that attracts attention. To enhance the effect, they add the same old vase, pot, broken cups, children's toys, everything that is necessary for the idea.
About the benefits of home creativity
Fantasy can turn a trough into a car. From the scattered bars left after the construction, make a beautiful wooden cart.
A wooden structure is useful for landscape ideas. You can collect anything from improvised parts.
The benefits of such creativity have different sides:
- financial - money is not spent, but the thing is acquired;
- aesthetic - beautifully made things transform the interior;
- educational - good example the younger generation;
- creative - the embodiment of fantasies makes life not boring.
How to make a wheelbarrow with your own hands, see the instructions in the following video:
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Homemade trolley - an indispensable assistant for giving
Working in the garden area will be much easier if you use a garden cart. It's hard to do without this detail. It perfectly copes with the transportation of a large amount of soil, fertilizers, mowed grass, sawdust and other components of the life and work of a summer resident. In addition, a do-it-yourself garden trolley (wheelbarrow) for giving is very maneuverable. With only one wheel, it copes well with the passage of narrow suburban paths, and the control, carried out with the help of two high-raised handles, is quite convenient.
You can buy this assistant at any hardware store, but such inventory is expensive. If the owner of the site has at least a little experience in chores, he can easily understand how to make a do-it-yourself cart.
Types of structures for transportation
Wheelbarrows for garden work can be different. The main difference is the number of wheels. If it is one, then this is a classic version of a wheelbarrow. The design with two wheels is called a trolley.
Each type of "technique" has its own purpose. If we are talking about a garden or a vegetable garden, then a do-it-yourself wheelbarrow for a summer residence is an indispensable option. The maneuverability with which she passes through narrow stitches is sometimes surprising. By carefully delivering the load without damaging the plants around, the garden wheelbarrow helps to carry out all garden work quickly and without unnecessary fatigue.
Here is what the garden wheelbarrow looks like in the photo:
For the tasks that the owner of the plot in the garden faces, a homemade cart is no longer suitable. But it will be indispensable at the construction site, when cleaning up garbage and the barnyard. You can use such transport for snow removal. Due to the fact that the weight of the materials being removed is often very large, the unstable wheelbarrow does not cope with the tasks set. Transportation of goods on a cart that has two wheels will be easier.
How to make a wheelbarrow yourself
If the purchase of a garden wheelbarrow is difficult, you can easily build it yourself from improvised material. Good for making:
- scrap metal;
- old wheels (from carts, mopeds, scooters, baby carriages and bicycles), if necessary, you can use homemade wheels for the cart;
- pipe cuttings;
- furniture wheels;
- metal corner;
- fasteners.
Any construction begins with the preparation of the project. A wheelbarrow for a garden should consist of two parts: a frame and a body. You will also need one wheel. The preferred diameter is from 25 to 40 cm. If you could not find a wide wheel, you can use two narrow ones, placing them side by side.
Body drawing option:
The frame of a wheelbarrow can be made in different ways. Different materials are used as the material: a square pipe, the cross section of which is 2.5 * 2.5 cm, a water pipe. It depends on the choice of material whether it is necessary to use a welding machine. In the first case, you can’t do without it, and if it is decided to use a water pipe for the manufacture of a wheelbarrow or cart, then you can simply give it the desired shape, bending it where necessary.
A conventional gas burner will help well in shaping the pipe.
Having welded the frame or connecting it with bolts, you can begin to manufacture the body. It can be made from different materials: boards, sheets of galvanized material, an old barrel, trimmed in accordance with the tasks that will be assigned to it. Some craftsmen manage to adapt even part of the old bed under the body. The main thing is that the construction trolley is comfortable.
If a sheet of metal is used for the body, then the design should be done using a grinder. According to the pre-made markup, the sheet is cut out. After that comes the turn of the welding machine. Using it, the master connects the parts of the pattern, resulting in a body for the future car.
You can also make a body by cutting off an old metal barrel. By removing part of the sidewall, from the remaining part you can get a wonderful element of a wheelbarrow or trolley, in which it will be possible to transport all types of materials and even water.
When the body is ready, the chassis and handles should be welded to it. Of course, this can also be done with the help of bolts, however, the design made by the welding machine is much more reliable and convenient.
The choice of wheel should be considered carefully. Ideally, if it is a product with strong spokes, durable tires and tubes, because one of the main requirements for the design is softness. An inflatable wheel can easily withstand the terrain changes that exist on any surface, not to mention the summer cottage. You also need to check the strength of the bearings.
There are some nuances in the design of garden wheelbarrows and carts. The novice master needs to pay attention to the following:
- It is necessary to provide for the possibility of strengthening the structure in the future.
- The bottom of a wheelbarrow or cart can be strengthened by attaching a sheet of metal from below.
- When operating on very uneven surfaces, it is possible to strengthen the garden wheelbarrow by welding an additional axle under the bottom.
- The bearing should not enter the hub freely: it will be better if it fits tightly, this will reduce the likelihood of its failure in the future.
It is not difficult to make a garden cart with your own hands. However, despite the seeming simplicity of execution, do not forget about the details. Careful processing of the edges of the body will help to avoid injuries, and the painted structure will not only be comfortable, but also attractive from an aesthetic point of view.
Stay on garden plot always accompanied by a lot of things. Sometimes you have to move something heavy from one place to another, and it’s not always possible to get by on your own. To turn stay on suburban area in pleasure, you need to give up dragging weights in own hands. In this, as a rule, trolleys for transporting goods help. With their own hands, such designs are made by home craftsmen quite often. At the same time, you can get by with improvised materials, having received a product that will become an assistant for the period of harvesting, construction and other works. To carry out the manipulation, you will not need special skills or special materials, as well as tools.
Making a wooden wheelbarrow
Of course, you can buy carts for transporting goods in the store. With your own hands, however, it will be easy to make such structures, and you won’t need money for this at all. When making a wooden object, you must choose among them, you can select maple, birch or oak. Such material will last a long time, and also show reliability in operation. From conifers it is preferable to refuse.
Working on the mounting frame
In the suburban economy, trolleys for transporting goods are simply irreplaceable. With their own hands, such designs are often made by specialists and home craftsmen. Using planed boards, it will be possible to assemble a box that will form the basis of the product. Dimensions should be chosen taking into account the physical characteristics of who will use the wheelbarrow most often. It is important to keep proportions. In the example, the width of the box will be 46 cm, while the length is equivalent to 56 cm.
Such do-it-yourself trolleys for transporting goods are made according to a certain technology, which involves the implementation of several stages. The wheel and box are fixed on the mounting frame, which acts as the main supporting part. For its formation, it is necessary to prepare two bars, the thickness of which can vary from 3 to 5 cm. The length of each of them should be 120 cm. These bars should also be used for handles. It will be convenient to hold on to the ends to move the structure around the site.
Manufacturing features
When a do-it-yourself two-wheeled do-it-yourself trolley is made, then at the initial stage the bars should be laid on flat surface connecting the ends to each other. The opposite ends should be moved apart to a distance that will be equal to the width of the master's shoulders. On the connecting ends in the upper part, a bar of a less impressive diameter should be fixed. It must be drawn with a marker and a pencil so that parallel lines remain on the frame bars. Thus, it will be possible to mark the place where the wheel will be strengthened in the future. Along the marked lines of the bars, a saw cut should be made using circular saw or scissors.
Working on the wheel
When a do-it-yourself hand truck is made for transporting goods, the next step is to start making the wheel. It will have a diameter of 28 cm, and will also be made of wood. To do this, prepare well-planed boards, the number of which should be 6. Their size is equivalent to 30x1x2 cm. These blanks must be glued into a square using PVA glue. In this state, the elements are held under pressure for a day, this effect on the workpiece is necessary until the moment of complete drying. adhesive composition. A circle should be marked on the surface of the square. The future wheel should be additionally fixed with the help of Considering the outer part of the marking, it is necessary to drill the wheel. The next step is to process the rough surface of the rim with a rasp.
Wheel and frame installation
A homemade cart for transporting goods in this case will have one wheel. The next step is to return to the mounting frame. Two bars should be connected to each other with a spacer. It is installed in such a way that it is possible to place the wheel, which should be placed between the front ends of the bars. In this case, we are talking about elements cut from the inside. The wheel will have a width of 6 cm, and between the ends of the bars there should be a distance equivalent to 9 cm. Given these conditions, the dimensions of the spacer should be determined. Its ends should be cut down and attached to the bar with self-tapping screws. When a trolley is made for transporting small loads, the wheel must be fixed with metal studs that are threaded. The length of the latter can vary from 150 to 200 millimeters. You will need four washers and four nuts for this mounting assembly. At the ends of the bars, a hole should be drilled for installing the stud. In the central part of the wooden wheel, you need to make a hole, the diameter of which will be greater than the corresponding parameter inherent in the hairpin.
The nuances of the work
You can make a three-wheeled trolley for transportation of goods. In this case, it is necessary to be guided by the same technology, however, in this case, the structure should be deprived of supports. One end of the hairpin must be threaded into a hole located on one of the bars. Next, a washer is installed on the stud, and after that, a nut. Next comes the wheel, and then another nut and washer. The hairpin should be threaded through the second beam. The wheel should be fixed on the outside of the bars with nuts and washers. The stud is rigidly fixed on the bars, so the fastening should be tightened using two wrenches.
Assembly of the finished product
If you make a trolley for transporting goods with your own hands using this technology, you can see a photo of the design in the article. On the inverted box, install the mounting frame, which is equipped with a wheel. The latter should not touch the box. The position of the frame should be marked on the body with a pencil. Now the master makes two wedges in the entire length of the box. Their thickness should be equal to 5 centimeters, while the width is 10 cm. They are laid on a line and fixed to the base of the box with self-tapping screws. It is necessary to carry out this work with reverse side designs. With the help of all the same self-tapping screws, the frame with the wheel is strengthened, this approach will become the most constructive.
Final works
If a do-it-yourself do-it-yourself trolley is to be made, the drawings should be considered in advance. Supports-brackets are made in such a way that the wheelbarrow becomes comfortable during work. Their length must be selected so that the installation of the box assumes the parallel location of the latter with respect to the ground. A rigid connection of the racks will guarantee a bar-strut. It should be attached to the cart. A folding cart for transporting goods will turn out if the subcortex is made on ordinary furniture canopies.
How to extend the life of the structure?
In order for a household wheelbarrow to last as long as possible long time, after manufacturing or even before assembly, its elements must first be sanded, freed from burrs, and then covered with drying oil. You can use weatherproof paint, which will allow you to leave products on outdoors all year round. This is especially true if the territory suburban area There is no room to store inventory.
