He Gave New Life To Old Wheelbarrow

He Gave New Life To Old Wheelbarrow FARM HOME Miscellaneous Jack McGee makes a special connection with his deceased father every time he hauls a load of firewood McGee uses the same wheelbarrow frame his dad used for 50 years “We’re going to get another 50 years of use out of it ” McGee says The Lake City Mich building contractor sanded and repainted the legs and hardware that held the wheelbarrow’s original tub and steel wheel and he purchased a new wheel and tire He carved handles out of 2 by 2 ash and used ash boards to build a slatted bed He left the sides open to haul long lengths of firewood for his outdoor stove but he uses it to haul other stuff too “Ash works well because it’s strong but lightweight ” he says Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Jack McGee 4330 W Houghton Lake Rd Lake City Mich 49651 ph 231 839-2765

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