I am going to repair mine using some of that metal mesh type of window screen material as a patch. Saw a video showing how to use a large hot soldering iron on the mesh wire patch while holding it down against the plastic surface (using pliers or a metal tool of some sort.) The tip of the hot soldering iron heats up the mesh, and as the mesh sinks, the plastic seeps up from the bottom through the mesh holes. You can cover it with melted plastic from a milk jug, a bunch of zip ties or even melting pieces of a broken plastic bucket, if needed. If done correctly, this type of repair holds a little more weight than the average plastic weld would be expected to. UPDATED: Since posting my intentions of fixing my wheel barrow, I did complete the repair. It worked so well that I also repaired several.other people's wheel barrows, as well. I also fixed a cracked 5 gallon water jug using the mesh idea. I was able to make the jug usable again, to hold water, without leaking. I have not tried using the heat gun yet, however. I found that a large, heavy duty soldering iron seems to work pretty well. I just press mesh all around any cracks using a hot soldering iron. I use a large enough piece of mesh that there is extra hanging over the sides past the cracks and make sure to press the ends of the mesh deep into the plastic so it won't snag on anything. I used pieces of a broken trash can, made from the same type of #2 plastic, to fill any voids after I got the mesh embedded into and around the repaired area. It reinforces the repairs nicely. i also repaired a bumper for a Silverado truck using this method. I needed to make new screw holes for hanging the bumper. The old holes had ripped away the plastic, leaving my bumper hanging. I reinforced the area by embedding mesh first and I melted plastic over it. Then I drilled holes through the repaired mesh/plastic area the correct size for the fasteners to fit through. I reinstall my bumper and I guess we will see how long this repair lasts. So far, so good. It is still holding my bumper on after driving around town and on the freeway. 🤓🤯😁
Great project! I did a similar repair on an automotive heater core box that I broke during removal. As you say, the important thing is to use the SAME type of plastic. Most plastic objects have a recycle seal on it. As you also say, these markings will have acronyms such as HDPE (High Density Polyethylene), or PP (Polypropylene)...etc. My repair was much needed as the part for my car was discontinued by the manufacturer. The other thing I recommend is to drill a small hole at the end of the crack. This will stop the crack from continuing to run after the repair. I used my Dremel tool to smooth out the repair. But this is a function over form thing, so who cares what it looks like.
Very useful.Try using some pliers/ a vice grip to hold the melting plastic. Someone can really hurt their self badly doing this, esp if resorting to a plumbers torch, which is what I will be doing. I'm finishing repair on a similar plastic barrow that has the crack from the bottom rear of the tray running towards the front, all along the bottom of the tray. So the load, if heavy, can be a problem if this isn't done right and someone could get hurt. It belongs to a nice family with two little girls so I want the thing to be very safe, regardless. I used some metal sheeting and small nuts and bolts along both sides of the crack, on the underside of the tray. NOW, however, I plan to add this strategy to making it a great fix, and maybe use some melted plastic to cover over the protruding bolts underneath. GREAT!!
Sure now that I already bought a new one... but did keep the old one. See you are a man of many talents.... great idea save the money and spend the savings on the animals.
That's a great idea. I was just researching repairing a plastic wheelbarrow. However, on mine, the lip is small and rolled over. If I remove plastic to use to weld, I think I'll damage the structural integrity of the barrow. I will try just using the hot air gun and find something made of the same material. Unfortunately, my barrow is too old to have the plastic type marked on it and only yesterday I took a stack of recycling to the bins including several large heavy plastic containers!
Googled HDPE plastic and it returned high density polyethylene. Good repair! I'm surprised. I think I'd try using some mesh or sheet metal as part of the repair, but perhaps that will be fine. I also suspect that plastic trays are especially susceptible to damage when being overloaded.
I have the exact same wheelbarrow and have repaired a couple of other prior cracks on it in the past with JB Weld. Has held up ok thus far but your method is interesting and I'll consider trying it on a new large crack. I can always reinforce it with more JB Weld once dry and sand it down some with my Dremel. Word of advice: I swapped out both stock tires with a pair of no-flat solid tires from Harbor Freight plus they're fairly priced. I got tired of having to replace the bladders and these solids should last a long time. Anyways, thanks again for the weld idea!
I took a 2*2 and made a new handle to fix mine. And I used construction adhesive to.fix the crack.but I haven't tested the construction adhesive yet. I am going to use it today on the farm and I will update. Thanks
Mine was far worse than the one in the vid, it had huge pieces knocked loos and hanging downward. I put all the bits back in place, then used a soldering iron to melt the cracks back together, then I cut a piece of 1/8" plate for the bottom of the tub. I trash picked it broken with the thought it was two free airless wheels for my other wheelbarrow but it ended up being a keeper.
That's funny. I just repaired my Silverado bumper using wire mesh and a soldering iron and some #2 plastic. It was barely hanging on because of broken plastic where the connectors should have fastened it to the truck. So I made new holes, reinforced with the wire and covered with melted plastic. I drilled a hole the correct size through the repaired area and it worked perfectly! 😉🤯🤓🤣
Loved the video!! Your yard is looking stunning and so is the recreation pond!! Keep up the great and amazing work Kenan!! Thanks for sharing!! YOUR #1 FAN ~ Amanda Mandigo
its much easier with a small iron[not domestix]like a leather workers iron or easier still a cheap soldering iron with the biggest tip you can fin,or make[diamond shape works best] also for best long term result you need to heat/melt not just the patch but the surface,if you just melt the patch it will come apart as it stuck to but not part of the surface you are fixing
Wasn't even necessary when I used a soldering iron on metal mesh to embed the mesh and reinforce the plastic. I filled any wider cracks with the same number 2 plastic from a broken waste basket. That way nothing will leak out of the wheel barrow. Plus, it's stronger than ever.
Jonathan de Foy he uses them to feed the animals and metal rusts. Also like the title says, he’s saving $ doing this. Which let’s face it. That recreation pond had to have cost a small fortune.
@@BlondeWisdom not if its painted, also lets face even if he repaires it a hundred times at some point it will break completely. Where as a rusted wheel barrow is still useable.as for the money he can wait a few years. Besides aquascape gave him major discounts.☺
@@jonathandefoy6376 pretty sure he likes the style he continues to get! Discount or not go back a few videos and you'll hear it cost $150k. I like that he repaired it and is gonna keep using it. 👌🏼
I am going to repair mine using some of that metal mesh type of window screen material as a patch. Saw a video showing how to use a large hot soldering iron on the mesh wire patch while holding it down against the plastic surface (using pliers or a metal tool of some sort.) The tip of the hot soldering iron heats up the mesh, and as the mesh sinks, the plastic seeps up from the bottom through the mesh holes. You can cover it with melted plastic from a milk jug, a bunch of zip ties or even melting pieces of a broken plastic bucket, if needed. If done correctly, this type of repair holds a little more weight than the average plastic weld would be expected to.
UPDATED:
Since posting my intentions of fixing my wheel barrow, I did complete the repair. It worked so well that I also repaired several.other people's wheel barrows, as well. I also fixed a cracked 5 gallon water jug using the mesh idea. I was able to make the jug usable again, to hold water, without leaking. I have not tried using the heat gun yet, however. I found that a large, heavy duty soldering iron seems to work pretty well. I just press mesh all around any cracks using a hot soldering iron. I use a large enough piece of mesh that there is extra hanging over the sides past the cracks and make sure to press the ends of the mesh deep into the plastic so it won't snag on anything. I used pieces of a broken trash can, made from the same type of #2 plastic, to fill any voids after I got the mesh embedded into and around the repaired area. It reinforces the repairs nicely. i also repaired a bumper for a Silverado truck using this method. I needed to make new screw holes for hanging the bumper. The old holes had ripped away the plastic, leaving my bumper hanging. I reinforced the area by embedding mesh first and I melted plastic over it. Then I drilled holes through the repaired mesh/plastic area the correct size for the fasteners to fit through. I reinstall my bumper and I guess we will see how long this repair lasts. So far, so good. It is still holding my bumper on after driving around town and on the freeway. 🤓🤯😁
Got a link to that video?
Kenan, milk and water gallon jugs are made of HDPE. You can use those instead of cutting the lip off the wheelbarrow.
Thx for the good info!
That's much better if it does, in fact, work. Worth a try. Thanks to all the helpful folks.
Thanks for this comment I couldn’t think of what to use.
Great project! I did a similar repair on an automotive heater core box that I broke during removal. As you say, the important thing is to use the SAME type of plastic. Most plastic objects have a recycle seal on it. As you also say, these markings will have acronyms such as HDPE (High Density Polyethylene), or PP (Polypropylene)...etc. My repair was much needed as the part for my car was discontinued by the manufacturer. The other thing I recommend is to drill a small hole at the end of the crack. This will stop the crack from continuing to run after the repair. I used my Dremel tool to smooth out the repair. But this is a function over form thing, so who cares what it looks like.
Very useful.Try using some pliers/ a vice grip to hold the melting plastic. Someone can really hurt their self badly doing this, esp if resorting to a plumbers torch, which is what I will be doing.
I'm finishing repair on a similar plastic barrow that has the crack from the bottom rear of the tray running towards the front, all along the bottom of the tray. So the load, if heavy, can be a problem if this isn't done right and someone could get hurt. It belongs to a nice family with two little girls so I want the thing to be very safe, regardless. I used some metal sheeting and small nuts and bolts along both sides of the crack, on the underside of the tray. NOW, however, I plan to add this strategy to making it a great fix, and maybe use some melted plastic to cover over the protruding bolts underneath. GREAT!!
Sure now that I already bought a new one... but did keep the old one. See you are a man of many talents.... great idea save the money and spend the savings on the animals.
That's a great idea. I was just researching repairing a plastic wheelbarrow. However, on mine, the lip is small and rolled over. If I remove plastic to use to weld, I think I'll damage the structural integrity of the barrow. I will try just using the hot air gun and find something made of the same material. Unfortunately, my barrow is too old to have the plastic type marked on it and only yesterday I took a stack of recycling to the bins including several large heavy plastic containers!
Excellent! I think most people like to save money when they can these days. Reduce reuse recycle. Thank you.
Googled HDPE plastic and it returned high density polyethylene.
Good repair! I'm surprised.
I think I'd try using some mesh or sheet metal as part of the repair, but perhaps that will be fine.
I also suspect that plastic trays are especially susceptible to damage when being overloaded.
I have the exact same wheelbarrow and have repaired a couple of other prior cracks on it in the past with JB Weld. Has held up ok thus far but your method is interesting and I'll consider trying it on a new large crack. I can always reinforce it with more JB Weld once dry and sand it down some with my Dremel. Word of advice: I swapped out both stock tires with a pair of no-flat solid tires from Harbor Freight plus they're fairly priced. I got tired of having to replace the bladders and these solids should last a long time. Anyways, thanks again for the weld idea!
Thanks so much for the video. How did you cut the plastic off the side of the wheelbarrow please?
I took a 2*2 and made a new handle to fix mine. And I used construction adhesive to.fix the crack.but I haven't tested the construction adhesive yet. I am going to use it today on the farm and I will update. Thanks
and....
and....... ZZZZZ!!!!! 1 yr later?
Construction adhesive was junk but the 2*2 held up nicely.
@@joebug8338 use another wheel barrel that has the same plastic and weld it into.the cracks.
THANK YOU!, That is the exact Wheelbarrow that I have and was sad when it got cracked
thaks! I will try it today , same problem
Kenan this came at the perfect time. Thanks for sharing. Thankfully I already have the heat gun. LOL
Excellent!
Mine was far worse than the one in the vid, it had huge pieces knocked loos and hanging downward. I put all the bits back in place, then used a soldering iron to melt the cracks back together, then I cut a piece of 1/8" plate for the bottom of the tub.
I trash picked it broken with the thought it was two free airless wheels for my other wheelbarrow but it ended up being a keeper.
Has it held up pretty good?
Great! now it needs some catchup, bun and hot dog! lol, mine is grey and cracked on the tip at front, last plastic wheelbarrow I will ever buy!
You could probably take a bit of sandpaper to it to smooth it down.
Why it's a wheel doesn't need to look pretty just needs to work.
Love the vid, much better option than throwing it into landfill
I cracked my boss wheel barrel, so I will fixed now, thank you.
Freakin AWESOME fix!
Super clever and useful tip!
Will jb weld stick to these tubs??
Great tip thank you Kenan.
That’s a better plastic repair then I see on bumpers in all the body shops I visit 😂😂😂
That's funny. I just repaired my Silverado bumper using wire mesh and a soldering iron and some #2 plastic. It was barely hanging on because of broken plastic where the connectors should have fastened it to the truck. So I made new holes, reinforced with the wire and covered with melted plastic. I drilled a hole the correct size through the repaired area and it worked perfectly! 😉🤯🤓🤣
HPDE is the same as milk containers. next time you dont need to cut your wheelbarrow up
Loved the video!! Your yard is looking stunning and so is the recreation pond!! Keep up the great and amazing work Kenan!! Thanks for sharing!!
YOUR #1 FAN ~ Amanda Mandigo
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Is that how they make mustard?
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its much easier with a small iron[not domestix]like a leather workers iron or easier still a cheap soldering iron with the biggest tip you can fin,or make[diamond shape works best] also for best long term result you need to heat/melt not just the patch but the surface,if you just melt the patch it will come apart as it stuck to but not part of the surface you are fixing
Would be like the equivalent to a cold weld when soldering, huh? 👍😉
Wow I am sitting dripping wet from the shower but hay NOTIFICATIONS WIN
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Ingenious !
Clean all the plastic first with acetone
Wasn't even necessary when I used a soldering iron on metal mesh to embed the mesh and reinforce the plastic. I filled any wider cracks with the same number 2 plastic from a broken waste basket. That way nothing will leak out of the wheel barrow. Plus, it's stronger than ever.
just buy hdep welding rods online.
Iv had to do this!!!
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Bloody genius life hack
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Can you use a torch
J b weld works really good to an really cheap
I tried that and it eventually chipped right off. Didnt work well at all. Lasted only a couple of months.
Try a TUFX brand wheelbarrow, then you never need to fix the plastic trays, as it's indestructible.
3:02 The ultimate way to burn your fingers
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Why not just repair it with a fiberglass patch?...:)
Next time use your feeder tongs to hold the plastic so you don't burn your fingers
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Easy fix : buy a metal wheel barrow .
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Milk jugs aren't thick enough
No, but just cut the jug into small squares or wtevr. Works just fine when you apply in layers.
I used strips from an old number 2 waste basket. It was same type of plastic as my wheel barrow. It melted way smoother than the milk jugs did.
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Cool but I would invest in a metal wheel barrow if I were you.
Jonathan de Foy he uses them to feed the animals and metal rusts. Also like the title says, he’s saving $ doing this. Which let’s face it. That recreation pond had to have cost a small fortune.
@@BlondeWisdom not if its painted, also lets face even if he repaires it a hundred times at some point it will break completely. Where as a rusted wheel barrow is still useable.as for the money he can wait a few years. Besides aquascape gave him major discounts.☺
@@jonathandefoy6376 pretty sure he likes the style he continues to get! Discount or not go back a few videos and you'll hear it cost $150k. I like that he repaired it and is gonna keep using it. 👌🏼
Propane torch
Too hot, or at least harder to control the temperature with distance. Too hot will burn the plastic
@Leslie Chow you have to melt the plastic and I do it with a propane torch all the time.
@@JB-ps8rc you have to melt it? I thought it was just magic making it turn to goo
@Leslie Chow read back your replies dummy. I mean why even reply to me? Or are you just one of them know it all and couldn't help yourself.
High density polyethylene, same stuff milk jugs are made out of
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