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05-08-2012, 05:16 PM #1
how can I make wooden wheelbarrow handles more comfortable
I bought a 6 cubic foot wheelbarrow with wooden handles yesterday. Usually I use the ones with rubber handles. I noticed right off that the wooden ones are not as good since they become slippery when working. Anyone have any ideas on how to make them grip better?
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05-08-2012, 05:18 PM #2
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Re: how can I make wooden wheelbarrow handles more comfortable
Wear good gloves. It makes handles less irritating and protects your hands from lots of bad stuff.
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05-08-2012, 05:31 PM #3
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Re: how can I make wooden wheelbarrow handles more comfortable
Have you ever checkered a gunstock? Get a checkering tool and learn how. they are not terribly expensive for just the replacement heads, you might have to make your own handle/holder.. or how about rough sanding with with 40 grit sandpaper.. OR.. since I have some of this already, how about buying some of the pickup bed liner brush on or spray on materiel.. it is rough and if it wears off after a while, put some more on.. I can attest if you get it on your hands while it's wet it lasts on your skin a good long time. I put some on my L3400, and it still looked good when I traded after 18 months of stomping on it. Tractor Supply has it in the spray can for a few bucks. our you can buy a quart for about 10
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05-08-2012, 06:04 PM #4
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Re: how can I make wooden wheelbarrow handles more comfortable
Anything I have tried to apply to wooden handles either damaged too easily or hurt your hand after a while. If you have to use a wheel barrow get some good leather gloves.
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05-08-2012, 06:11 PM #5
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Re: how can I make wooden wheelbarrow handles more comfortable
If it doesn,t make it to big to wrap your hands around it, try some foam pipe insulation, about a 6-8 inch length. Tape it on or use some tie wraps tied wrapped or tied tightly on the ends only. If the pipe wrap is to small, leave the gap at the top.
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05-08-2012, 06:41 PM #6
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Re: how can I make wooden wheelbarrow handles more comfortable
I'm sorry, my first thought was to buy a tractor.
How about the tape they sell for tennis racket handles.
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05-08-2012, 07:07 PM #7
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James K0UA
Kioti DK35se hydrostat with 2 QA buckets, 48 inch. King Kutter Rotary Cutter. 750 lbs ballast box. Loaded tires, Construction Attachments SSQA Lightweight Pallet forks. EA 50 inch single lid "wicked" Grapple. Satisfied Everlast PA160 welder owner NRA Life Member How to add a link to a post . Best way to search TBN . Igitur qui desiderat pacem praeparet bellum
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05-08-2012, 07:15 PM #8
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Re: how can I make wooden wheelbarrow handles more comfortable
I've honestly never heard the words wheelbarrow and comfortable used in the same sentence.
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05-08-2012, 07:17 PM #9
Re: how can I make wooden wheelbarrow handles more comfortable
Bicycle handlebar tape. Lots of variety so you could pick one you like.
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