CLASSIC OUTDOOR WHEELBARROW

This project was put together to satisfy a need for a garden feature with a difference. Normally these garden wheelbarrows are seen either as old metal wheelbarrows gave a new lease of life or those made as arty metal rod and sheet versions available at the local garden emporium. This one’s made of wood.

- Geoff Hollingdale

I built the project out of pine, although, for something, more durable sailing would be more suitable. The pine version was finished with two coats of wood sealer/preservative so it should last a few years.

Project guide

Difficulty: Intermediate

Time: Takes a couple of weekends to finish

Tools

• Jigsaw fitted with 2.7mm pitch tooth wood blade

• Electric drill

• Electric screwdriver with a range of bits

• An assortment of wood clamps 19mm spade bit Selection of twist drills Combination pilot hole and countersink bit for No. 4 size screws.

• Steel sliding bevel (adjustable using a protractor to 90o and 15o)

• Marking pencil

• Wood rasp or Surform tool

• Orbital sander

• Palm sander

• 100 and 120 grit sandpaper

• Safety glasses and dust mask

Materials

• A cutting list and layout is shown in the drawing (Fig. 1). You may have to rework the sizes depending on what is on offer at the timber outlet.

• Wood glue Wood screws, brass finish, assortment: 4 x 30, 4 x 35, 4 x 40, 4 x 50, 4 x 60

• 6mm steel studding, 6mm nuts/wing-nuts and washers

• 2 x 19mm metal pipe saddles

• Wood sealer /preservative

Step-by-step guide