Post by Tucson Grower on Nov 8, 2021 21:41:47 GMT -6
Awhile back, I taught myself how to use a program called SketchUp, back then it was a Google product, it has since then evolved. It's basically a program used to create 3-D project blueprints.
I used it to create various custom beehive components to fit with my own beekeeping experiences and ideas.
While using a traditional wheelbarrow, I had it way overloaded with soil, I was using all my weight and strength to keep it moving and moving where I wanted it to go -- then the wheel guard got caught on something and abruptly the wheelbarrow came to a sudden halt -- on the other-hand my body continued applying max force trying to keep it moving. Bottom line, I tore my right shoulder apart. After spending 10 or 15 minutes on the ground screaming, I felt a little better. Later I needed a surgeon to insert 6 screws into my shoulder, so I could use it again. Afterward I decided I would try a two-wheel garden cart. Oops, too expensive, so I looked at many of the models available on the internet, then, using SketchUp I reverse engineered and drew up my own plans, making a few of my own improvements. Those plans are also at my SketchUp plans site, though they are complete, the garden cart plans are not very organized. However, I did build a prototype, which continues to work, fine.
Both the links above go to the same place.
The offending wheelbarrow was a keepsake from my wife, Diane's father, very nearly an antique - so I cleaned it up and replaced all of its worn parts. I only use it for very light but awkward loads, now.
I used it to create various custom beehive components to fit with my own beekeeping experiences and ideas.
While using a traditional wheelbarrow, I had it way overloaded with soil, I was using all my weight and strength to keep it moving and moving where I wanted it to go -- then the wheel guard got caught on something and abruptly the wheelbarrow came to a sudden halt -- on the other-hand my body continued applying max force trying to keep it moving. Bottom line, I tore my right shoulder apart. After spending 10 or 15 minutes on the ground screaming, I felt a little better. Later I needed a surgeon to insert 6 screws into my shoulder, so I could use it again. Afterward I decided I would try a two-wheel garden cart. Oops, too expensive, so I looked at many of the models available on the internet, then, using SketchUp I reverse engineered and drew up my own plans, making a few of my own improvements. Those plans are also at my SketchUp plans site, though they are complete, the garden cart plans are not very organized. However, I did build a prototype, which continues to work, fine.
Both the links above go to the same place.
The offending wheelbarrow was a keepsake from my wife, Diane's father, very nearly an antique - so I cleaned it up and replaced all of its worn parts. I only use it for very light but awkward loads, now.
