New Wheelbarrow Handles

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My wheelbarrow is probably my most versatile and widely used tool. I used it for typical yard work tasks but I also use it to move things that are too heavy or awkward to carry like lumber or slabs. I recently dropped a slab onto it and broke one of the handles. Since I have plenty of wood, I figured I could quickly and enjoyably make a new set of handles in a couple hours.
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@KarlBunker 6 жыл бұрын

Funny thing: I just made new handles for my wheelbarrow last week. Used a nice piece of hickory, spokeshaves, a coarse file and a curved card scraper. I didn't have any help from Wrangler clothing or a toddler, but they came out pretty good anyway.

@mcremona 6 жыл бұрын

hahahahahaha!!

@Gotafish1 6 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed the project, but I loved watching you with your son as your helper. Made me smile!

@mcremona 6 жыл бұрын

They both do enjoy helping out :)

@peggyt1243 6 жыл бұрын

Both of those little guys need baby sized work boots.

@mcremona 6 жыл бұрын

JR had a pair but he outgrew them. Max will be wearing them soon though.

@phooesnax 6 жыл бұрын

Little guy is a big help. Not all wheelbarrows have a mag wheel. Sweet! One day we will watch you dolly out a new tub Jim

@matt_williams1015 6 жыл бұрын

Nicely done, Matt! Won't be long before JR will be pushing the wheelbarrow around

@mcremona 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt! Hopefully I'll be the one riding in it

@jeremyspecce 6 жыл бұрын

Nice quick project! If anyone else is going try this you could leave the handle stock a foot long and cut it off if the handle shaping goes wrong. If it works out then you can just trim the other end.

@Tumblewoodworks 6 жыл бұрын

If you haven't tried a dual wheel wheelbarrow, you should. A single wheel is still a good thing to have, but the dual wheel model is awesome.

@Bergalicious38 6 жыл бұрын

Time to give that child his sand castle equipment! A scoop and a small bucket for those hard to reach places!♥♥♥

@kortt 6 жыл бұрын

Good to see your boy helping out, even at his age. He'll remember the good times he spent with you making stuff.

@electricalron 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome man! I came across your video because I'm also restoring a wheelbarrow. I'm an electrician and a customer of mine was throwing one away just because the one handle had broken off. One mans garbage is another mans gold! Thanks for sharing this video, especially for sharing how you shaped the handles.

@mcremona 6 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!!

@gjforeman 6 жыл бұрын

Matt, Only you could make museum-quality wheelbarrow handles. Amazing job! I replaced the handles on my identical wheelbarrow last year, but, silly me, I paid full price for a new set at the Big Orange store. One other thought . . I equipped my wheelbarrow with a dual set of wheels I found on Amazon. FAR more stable under heavy loads, on slopes, and mushy ground. Loved the video, and your helper.

@butopiatoo 3 жыл бұрын

LOVE IT! 15k worth of equipment to make a $35 set of handles. Seriously, love you had work on the handles. VERY COOL! Please don't shame me when I buy a $35 pair to replace on my Jackson.

@donlatimer5114 6 жыл бұрын

Matt you should go to your local hardware store or Home Depot or Lowe's and get you another wheelbarrow tire and put it with the one you have,making it a two wheel wheelbarrow, this will help you balance your slabs of heavy wood. It would be easier to maneuver the heavy slab without having to worry about your wheelbarrow tipping over.

@woodwhisperer 6 жыл бұрын

I wish I would have thought about this while you were here! I have a wheelbarrow in the back yard that ain't gonna make new handles for itself!

@mcremona 6 жыл бұрын

I could have been doing that with Mateo while you were mowing the lawn. Instead I got to carry a bike around the block haha!

@hotrodhog2170 6 жыл бұрын

I am so glad JR was there to help you finish! It might have gone into a 2 part video if it wasn't for him handing you everything! LOL. Nice handles BTW.

@mcremona 6 жыл бұрын

hahahaha so true! Thanks!!

@Thom4123 6 жыл бұрын

Funny how certain things bring back awesome memories. I remember when my grandfather use to give me rides in the blue wheelbarrow and then I inherited it and gave my daughter rides and it's still going strong. Thank you Matt for that, I know you boys will remember the wheelbarrow rides

@dananelson3534 6 жыл бұрын

You mentioned this project in an earlier video, so I was looking forward to it. They turned out nice. Like the finish. Thanks for sharing guys.

@VinceW187 6 жыл бұрын

Great to see some more wood working projects on the channel. I enjoy the sawmill, but my favourite content is the mini series.

@Ian_Hay 6 жыл бұрын

Your little guys make me smile. Nice one-off project. Thx.

@mcremona 6 жыл бұрын

Good to hear :) Thanks Ian!

@paulhasser625 6 жыл бұрын

Full fledged assistant! Even gave his dad a chance to sit down!!

@ProfessorDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you. Perfection is not a measure of hand made items, it is in fact variability that makes better!

@carlstanley1158 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Been looking at my wheelbarrow the past month about replacing the handles. Not broken just getting old. On mine, I think I'll do some painting while I have it apart. Good time to do it.

@stevecollins9450 6 жыл бұрын

The handles not matching are a sure sign that it was handmade. Very nicely done, Matt.

@mcremona 6 жыл бұрын

Very true. Thanks, Steve!

@jakedevillier5863 6 жыл бұрын

Now you look like a real TV wood worker. Nice collared shirt tucked into some brand new jeans. Classic.

@michaelgavin7621 Жыл бұрын

Milled and build wheelbarrow handles today. Got so pumped up spending time in the shop that I had to see how others are doing it. Searched: Building a wheelbarrow. Found a deep cut Cremona.

@mcremona Жыл бұрын

A classic

@alanr745 6 жыл бұрын

Matt, using a drawing knife is incredibly satisfying. I used one for similar purposes a while back on some maple logs and a mallet head. Loads of fun, and they can be reasonable precise with practice.

@keithdbrown 6 жыл бұрын

Love how your young boys are out there with you (when possible).

@jeffkatzer 6 жыл бұрын

Nice to see the little ones helping out.

@0u812ski 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks awesome. I'm so glad we met...

@ecrusch 6 жыл бұрын

Great job Matt. Loved seeing your son helping you too. (Man, he is getting big!) Nice job using that draw knife and the handles looked pretty similar to me. That wheelbarrow looks good for a long time now.

@mcremona 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric!

@davcbow 6 жыл бұрын

Matt you always amazed me... I'm fixing to do a similar repair to my wheelbarrow...

@mcremona 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@TheTrokaz 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, great job and thumbs-up for the little boss taking care of you.

@mcremona 6 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@BruceAUlrich 6 жыл бұрын

A nice update. That ash looks really good with the blue, on top of it being much more functional. Good idea to lengthen the handles.

@mcremona 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bruce!

@growingknowledge 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome helper there - great little project and enjoyable video. Keep up the good work !

@mcremona 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@JerrysThisandThat 6 жыл бұрын

Nicely done Matt and you got the best little helper in the world there.

@mcremona 6 жыл бұрын

I really do

@JOEZEP54 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work. I am about to make some handles using my home made draw knife & looking for some tips. The longer handle is a good tip. Your little helper did very well. Stay safe, Joe Z

@nordyfamily 3 жыл бұрын

Great work Matt!..

@FredMcIntyre 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome job Matt! 👍👊

@mcremona 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fred!

@ServiceTrek 6 жыл бұрын

very timely, i have a broken wheelbarrow handle too. nice job. thanks.

@mcremona 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@roncooper6302 6 жыл бұрын

Thank goodness you have some professional help at last. Regards from England

@mcremona 6 жыл бұрын

haha thanks Ron!

@drmkiwi 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Matt - You're looking as cool in those clothes as George Clooney in "Burn after Reading" when he goes to the big box store!

@johnkemnitz7478 Жыл бұрын

Nice video, I just made some handles yesterday for my wheelbarrow. I used some rough-sawn cherry that I had because the thickness was correct and it was on top of my pile, lol. I also used some old finish up too. It was tung oil. I got the wheelbarrow off of Marketplace for ten bucks and it was only a couple years old, so I got a nice wheelbarrow with cool-looking cherry handles.

@mcremona Жыл бұрын

Blinged out wheelbarrow!

@WorkingTimbersCo 6 жыл бұрын

Great job Matt! Nice video shots and editing

@mcremona 6 жыл бұрын

thanks!

@opasworkshop8373 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work Matt and that Ash should last you a long time and be a lot stronger than the store but ones.

@PatrickWagz 6 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for you to put the Jobsite Supervisor (your son) in the wheelbarrow and take him for a quick spin. :-)

@some0ne8 6 жыл бұрын

Next time you should show us the piles of off cuts and sawdust in the woods back there haha

@DavidBishopinc 6 жыл бұрын

I do have to say. Looking mighty cute in them jeans. LOL But seriously, very professional look. Great job on those handles too.

@MRrwmac 6 жыл бұрын

I'm guessing the added length didn't affect the width between so much that you couldn't work with it. Missed the spoke shave you mentioned but know you enjoyed a simpler project where you could use some hand tools. Could I ask you to please do the last half of the video again because I was more interested in watching your two apprentices, JR and Max.

@1014TOMCAT 6 жыл бұрын

Looks like you had some very good help.

@mcremona 6 жыл бұрын

only the best

@TheHandystanley 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Matt! I cannot begin to tell you how helpful this video was. I was given an old warehouse dolly that I was going to repurpose. However, recently one of the wooden handles broke due to dry rot. Now I can apply some of the same principles that you showed in manufacturing new handles for it. How do you like your Grizzly bandsaw? Thanks!!

@tarz9386 6 жыл бұрын

SEE YA TONIGHT, LOOKING FORWARD TO IT,

@mcremona 6 жыл бұрын

+Mike Tarzwell likewise!

@pirateman1966 6 жыл бұрын

Your assistant is so cute. Didn't know that ash looked so much like oak!

@mcremona 6 жыл бұрын

+PirateKitty thanks :)

@cudazi 6 жыл бұрын

I love projects like this, nice work. :)

@mcremona 6 жыл бұрын

thanks Curt!

@burgbuilds 6 жыл бұрын

I found the draw knife footage very satisfying.

@danielhowiesr.2593 3 жыл бұрын

Good job! Sweet boys you have!

@thisisnotmyname91 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Matt, one thing you could have done was reduce the angle of the wedges. With the longer handles you will have to lift it higher to not drag the legs. Other than that it looks sweet. I might go brake the handles on mine so I have an excuse to make new ones.

@TxStang 6 жыл бұрын

watching you milling logs and making projects from them makes me want to cut down these massive Pecan trees in my yard :)

@mcremona 6 жыл бұрын

+TxStang Craig Voisin Watch out, pecan trees!

@bwillan 6 жыл бұрын

Liam Hoffman had a recent youtube on how he uses a drawknife to make his axe handles. Well worth checking out.

@josephbrauer2573 6 жыл бұрын

love the draw knife work . I would have attempted to us a router with a round-over bit and belt sander . your way looked better though . thanks for sharing Matt .

@mcremona 6 жыл бұрын

That would have worked too :)

@426superbee4 6 жыл бұрын

lmao Have you ever taken a nap in a wheel barrel? I have number of times, it's comfortable! put your back to the slop side legs on the handles. I even use it as a chair, i guess can even use it as a boat

@mdvener 6 жыл бұрын

looking good in your new duds

@randsipe224 6 жыл бұрын

I have no use for wheelbarrow handles, or slabs for that matter. So why do I watch. I guess because your such a happy guy.

@CountryBlessingz 4 жыл бұрын

Greetings and thanks for post. Quick question. How do I fix wrong holes drilled on wheel barrel handles??

@tangle70 6 жыл бұрын

You are right about the short handles. Make me think the person who engineered those handle, never used them.

@allenholdway8683 6 жыл бұрын

Hi I noticed that you used the jig saw a lot of times to break down the lumber. I would like to know what kind of blades are you using. Why not a circular saw? I always enjoy the videos you make, thanks for the help.

@BillHantzopoulos 6 жыл бұрын

Well done Matt. I should've done this with mine. Instead I just gave it away.

@Torsan1977 6 жыл бұрын

Looking sharp! :)

@billr2996 6 жыл бұрын

OMG there is a little boy playing outside getting dirty and he has no shoes on! Where are the safety police? Oh the horror. 😉 It’s great to see sons and fathers doing projects together no matter the age. Nice project too.

@mcremona 6 жыл бұрын

+Bill R hahaha thanks Bill!

@dalemartin7886 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, the kids definitely should be wearing hard hats and steel toed boots.

@doubledarefan 6 жыл бұрын

School is the only thing that calls for that kind of PPE.

@dalemartin7886 6 жыл бұрын

Double dare I was being sarcastic. I think it was fine that the boys were out there getting dirty and "helping" dad.

@onewhitestone 6 жыл бұрын

good job. Normally the bolts are rusted and a real bugger to get off. I would have used a 4" angle grinder with a sanding disk, much faster. You did a good job, very patient. I see you got help too.

@ttoddh1 5 жыл бұрын

Other than being another great video, I say you are not paying your assistant enough. He deserves and extra dollop of ice cream next time you go out.

@earlrumble1692 6 жыл бұрын

I was taught that to get matching shapes on handles like these is to have a pattern that you can draw on the end of the raw stock. Then spoke shave to the pattern. Even so not every handle turned out exactly the same.

@ciphercode2298 Жыл бұрын

Hard to beat a Jackson wheelbarrow. Your boy will be giving his kids rides in it 20 years from now and itll still look the same,lol.

@arj446_ 6 жыл бұрын

Love the dad pants !

@mcremona 6 жыл бұрын

+Thomas heck yes!

@eddydianne 6 жыл бұрын

nice extension, and cute tradie assistant

@Euthalson1957 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome little helper!! ;)

@TJSWOODWORKINGSHOP 6 жыл бұрын

THAT WAS A GREAT JOB MY BROTHER I LOVE IT AWESOME :)

@mcremona 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks TJ!

@ScottHampshire 6 жыл бұрын

Max reminds me so much of my son. So freaking cute.

@WilliamAlanPhoto 6 жыл бұрын

Great looking handles! This is one of those projects you can knock out and feel like you finished something! lol Plus, it is obviously useful, and important for many tasks, but mostly kid rides! A question: I'm sure you've covered this somewhere, but I am approaching the issue now and wonder how you handle it. You've reached a point where you are managing quite a bit of slab material and I would like to know your method of managing and labeling your slabs for dry time. I see that you slab up, and then basically restack the log in its same orientation, so all the pieces would be from the same tree, and be the same age. What method do you use to mark a date or other info?

@mcremona 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks William! I do that all mentally although I do have some help with that since it's all documented in my videos. But really, I'm not stacking for a fixed period of time. I'm checking them with the moisture meter and tracking their drying progress that way.

@carlnikolov 2 жыл бұрын

Just wondering why you chose to use bandsaw instead of table saw to rip the board? Thanks for the video

@jimbol8695 6 жыл бұрын

Bust a shovel and a rake and you could have a whole series! I enjoyed it. I remember when Norm built his wheelbarrow, he used an 1 1/2" roundover bit to round the handles. I was kinda expecting the same....but a spokeshave is good too.

@tomcartmill401 6 жыл бұрын

Did the extra length on the handles make much difference to how high you are holding the handles while you wheel the barrow, is it still a comfortable height to wheel (I am short)? lol

@ralphmurray5912 6 жыл бұрын

I did the same thing last spring after I broke the handle on my barrow moving river rock. I used red oak it is very pleasing not having to spend money on replacements. Great looking Matt

@mcremona 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ralph!

@Immolate62 6 жыл бұрын

Aha! As I was watching you finish attaching the handles I was thinking to myself, "He's got to give the youngun a ride in the wheel barrow!" You faked me out!

@mcremona 6 жыл бұрын

+Tom Holmes gotcha!!

@danthemakerman 6 жыл бұрын

JR for the win!!!!

@jamesedwards1528 5 жыл бұрын

I really like your channel

@fred-san 6 жыл бұрын

Thats nice.

@mcremona 6 жыл бұрын

thanks!

@conorfitzpatrickdesign9616 6 жыл бұрын

Put the baby in the barrow. Put the baby in the barrow. YAAAY!

@charlesholland6851 6 жыл бұрын

i'm more interested in that fancy wheel!

@KSFWG 6 жыл бұрын

I have an old wheel barrow that has a flat tire, bent rim, and one leg is bent. Don't ask me how all that happened, I'm not the original owner. I'm going to add a pair of wheels and make a yard utility trailer out of it.

@robertevans6481 6 жыл бұрын

Great helpers there....and remind me not to shake your right hand....you seen those guns......lol

@MrDintimid8or 6 жыл бұрын

Did you apply any type of finish to the handles? (Sorry if I missed it in the video)

@jeffscomp 6 жыл бұрын

Craig Mullen he stained them

@mcremona 6 жыл бұрын

10:10

@JasonBarre 6 жыл бұрын

very nice rasp.

@SawmillerSmith 6 жыл бұрын

Matt,you look like a will dress man with those new cloths

@holdemNE1 6 жыл бұрын

Thought you might have to change the degree of the angle pieces but I guess 6" longer handles won't make that much difference. Make them 2 feet longer and they will angle/extend up to your shoulders.

@paulsmyers203 6 жыл бұрын

Maybe I haven't watched your vids in a while but your production quality seems like it went way up.

@timhill473 6 жыл бұрын

Great video and great idea on making the handles longer as I have the same problem with the factory ones being too short, very nice to see you interacting with your son, society as a whole should do a whole lot more of that, Ignore the negative comments there just A@#Holes

@motzemog 6 жыл бұрын

Extra length for a GoPro mount!

@tomsdreamshopworx 6 жыл бұрын

Almost didn't recognize you with that dress shirt on!

@ypop417 6 жыл бұрын

Stock handles for wheelbarrows are always too short you keep hitting the supports with your feet!

@mrantone916 5 жыл бұрын

Dang bro! i thought you were going to go to home depot and buy new handles , idk you were going to make them from scratch. Wholy moly! 🤯👍. Wait did that baby hand you a ratchet? 😁

@mcremona 5 жыл бұрын

hahaha my little helper. Thanks!