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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
You haven't even tapped into the versatility of the wheelbarrow. If you're hosting a party of 20 or more people, you can use it for holding dip or fondue. I've made stew out of mine. Turn it upside down for a quick shelter from the rain or snow (I've lived in one for up to 3 months, I probably could have gone longer) and it also makes a great amphibious assault vehicle as the bucket floats in water nicely and the wooden handles act as pontoons to keep it from tipping.
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
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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!!
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.
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!
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.
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?
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
hahahahahaha!!
I enjoyed the project, but I loved watching you with your son as your helper. Made me smile!
They both do enjoy helping out :)
Both of those little guys need baby sized work boots.
JR had a pair but he outgrew them. Max will be wearing them soon though.
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.
That's awesome!!
What a fool! That's like throwing shoes away just because the shoelace broke!
Nicely done, Matt! Won't be long before JR will be pushing the wheelbarrow around
Thanks Matt! Hopefully I'll be the one riding in it
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
Good to see your boy helping out, even at his age. He'll remember the good times he spent with you making stuff.
Your little guys make me smile. Nice one-off project. Thx.
Good to hear :) Thanks Ian!
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!
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!
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
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.
hahahaha so true! Thanks!!
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.
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.
Thanks Bruce!
Great video, thank you. Perfection is not a measure of hand made items, it is in fact variability that makes better!
Thank goodness you have some professional help at last. Regards from England
haha thanks Ron!
Great to see some more wood working projects on the channel.
I enjoy the sawmill, but my favourite content is the mini series.
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.
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.
Full fledged assistant! Even gave his dad a chance to sit down!!
Excellent video, great job and thumbs-up for the little boss taking care of you.
thank you!
Nicely done Matt and you got the best little helper in the world there.
I really do
Matt you always amazed me... I'm fixing to do a similar repair to my wheelbarrow...
Thank you!
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.
Thanks Eric!
Now you look like a real TV wood worker. Nice collared shirt tucked into some brand new jeans. Classic.
The handles not matching are a sure sign that it was handmade. Very nicely done, Matt.
Very true. Thanks, Steve!
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.
Blinged out wheelbarrow!
Time to give that child his sand castle equipment! A scoop and a small bucket for those hard to reach places!♥♥♥
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.
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.
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.
very timely, i have a broken wheelbarrow handle too. nice job. thanks.
Thank you!
Awesome helper there - great little project and enjoyable video. Keep up the good work !
Thank you!
Nice to see the little ones helping out.
I do have to say. Looking mighty cute in them jeans. LOL But seriously, very professional look. Great job on those handles too.
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
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.
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
Looks like you had some very good help.
only the best
Great job Matt! Nice video shots and editing
thanks!
Awesome job Matt! 👍👊
Thanks Fred!
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.
A classic
Love how your young boys are out there with you (when possible).
Great work Matt!..
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.
Beautiful work Matt and that Ash should last you a long time and be a lot stronger than the store but ones.
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!
Your assistant is so cute.
Didn't know that ash looked so much like oak!
+PirateKitty thanks :)
You haven't even tapped into the versatility of the wheelbarrow. If you're hosting a party of 20 or more people, you can use it for holding dip or fondue. I've made stew out of mine. Turn it upside down for a quick shelter from the rain or snow (I've lived in one for up to 3 months, I probably could have gone longer) and it also makes a great amphibious assault vehicle as the bucket floats in water nicely and the wooden handles act as pontoons to keep it from tipping.
watching you milling logs and making projects from them makes me want to cut down these massive Pecan trees in my yard :)
+TxStang Craig Voisin Watch out, pecan trees!
I was waiting for you to put the Jobsite Supervisor (your son) in the wheelbarrow and take him for a quick spin. :-)
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
Thanks Ralph!
Thanks awesome. I'm so glad we met...
Greetings and thanks for post. Quick question. How do I fix wrong holes drilled on wheel barrel handles??
I love projects like this, nice work. :)
thanks Curt!
JR for the win!!!!
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.
+Bill R hahaha thanks Bill!
Yes, the kids definitely should be wearing hard hats and steel toed boots.
School is the only thing that calls for that kind of PPE.
Double dare I was being sarcastic. I think it was fine that the boys were out there getting dirty and "helping" dad.
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.
Love the dad pants !
+Thomas heck yes!
Next time you should show us the piles of off cuts and sawdust in the woods back there haha
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 .
That would have worked too :)
Good job! Sweet boys you have!
SEE YA TONIGHT, LOOKING FORWARD TO IT,
+Mike Tarzwell likewise!
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.
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.
I found the draw knife footage very satisfying.
looking good in your new duds
Liam Hoffman had a recent youtube on how he uses a drawknife to make his axe handles. Well worth checking out.
Just wondering why you chose to use bandsaw instead of table saw to rip the board? Thanks for the video
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!!
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.
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!
+Tom Holmes gotcha!!
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.
nice extension, and cute tradie assistant
Awesome little helper!! ;)
Looking sharp! :)
Well done Matt. I should've done this with mine. Instead I just gave it away.
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.
did the increased length effect the carrying height?
Sure
You are right about the short handles. Make me think the person who engineered those handle, never used them.
THAT WAS A GREAT JOB MY BROTHER I LOVE IT AWESOME :)
Thanks TJ!
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?
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.
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.
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.
Did you apply any type of finish to the handles? (Sorry if I missed it in the video)
Craig Mullen he stained them
10:10
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
Great helpers there....and remind me not to shake your right hand....you seen those guns......lol
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.
Max reminds me so much of my son. So freaking cute.
Thats nice.
thanks!
I really like your channel
Matt,you look like a will dress man with those new cloths
Put the baby in the barrow. Put the baby in the barrow. YAAAY!
i'm more interested in that fancy wheel!
Can you please wear your new sponsored head wear? The Gilligan hat will go great with the work wear. :). Lol.
Almost didn't recognize you with that dress shirt on!
very nice rasp.
O man you are going to catch so much crap on this video from Mark on the podcast.... omg I can't wait lolol
+Nesley Heiney don't worry, he doesn't watch my videos
At 4:45 you said, "I'm not restricted by the eccentricity of the piece..." Whaaat? ;-) Oh, and nice duds too..
My bad, try this again. At 4:45 you said, "I'm not CONSTRICTED by the eccentricity of the piece..." Whaaat? ;-) Oh, and nice duds too..
Extra length for a GoPro mount!
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.
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