My most useable wood mover broke...again. Due to a design flaw + overload
Overload: I was pulling it with the rider mower. A full load of Black Locust splits probably double the rated load capacity.
The design flaw is that 1/8" x 1" strap that runs between the uprights. It has a 3/4" or 7/8" hole on each end through whick the axle upright legs run. That leaves only about 1/16" of metal on the edge of the holes which breaks and the the channel uprights bend. My first go was theat rust colored strap welded between those uprights - weld broke on one end.
All fixable with a BFH and a welder, hammer I got, welder no and I don't think my eyeballs would see well enough anyhow. Debated taking it to town but then I would still have a wagon not rated for the loads I haul. Bit the bullet and ordered one from Amazon rated 1400 lb. $109 (not bad). Shipping $38 (ouch!!). When it comes, I will exam that steering linkage and if at all like what I have I will have a good brace added before I ever use it..
The old one will be given to the neighbor, let him fix it
Harry K
Overload: I was pulling it with the rider mower. A full load of Black Locust splits probably double the rated load capacity.
The design flaw is that 1/8" x 1" strap that runs between the uprights. It has a 3/4" or 7/8" hole on each end through whick the axle upright legs run. That leaves only about 1/16" of metal on the edge of the holes which breaks and the the channel uprights bend. My first go was theat rust colored strap welded between those uprights - weld broke on one end.
All fixable with a BFH and a welder, hammer I got, welder no and I don't think my eyeballs would see well enough anyhow. Debated taking it to town but then I would still have a wagon not rated for the loads I haul. Bit the bullet and ordered one from Amazon rated 1400 lb. $109 (not bad). Shipping $38 (ouch!!). When it comes, I will exam that steering linkage and if at all like what I have I will have a good brace added before I ever use it..
The old one will be given to the neighbor, let him fix it
Harry K