Stein Arbor-Trolley

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Reg

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Seems we’ve been slow to pick up on purpose built hand-carts in the UK.
But I made the decision not to look at what else was out there until I’d built what I had in mind. Several, similar products have since been brought to my attention in the last week, which kind-of takes the edge of things but there’s nothing I can do about that now....I am still pleased with how well this thing can work.

I wasn’t really looking further afield than the UK but who knows.

Worth a watch at least. Thanks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4Tt34MRSGI
 
Looks good regs.

I could use one. Let me know if there is any chance of us seeing it here in the US.

One suggestion. Ditch the cotter pin and go with push pin set up similar to the ones they use on the Gibbs ascenders.
 
The thrid wheel is no good because it gets in the way. With out it, the cart can traverse uneven terrain better. I have built several varieties of this same thing over the years.
The one I use now is nice but it doesnt fold up like Reg's.
 
A walking axle is used alot on ATV trailers. It really helps with rough terrain. I built a canoe portage cart out of garbage mountain bikes with the walking axle. It worked great, I could approach a 3' high fallen log, lift the cart over one wheel at a time and with no effort 300lbs or say 125kg is past the log rolling down the trail.

The attachment photo is just an example of the walking axle not my cart. Anyway if you use this idea I'd like a Stein Dual and a cart and the idea's yours. Or a thank you would suffice. I think it would be a good performing cart. Spreads the load so less resistance on soft ground and smooth say over a curb or root. More weight and expense but it works. Call it the deluxe.
 

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Another fine looking product, Reg.

Looking forward to the next innovative product.

I was going to PM you this next bit, but you're box if full.
So I cut and pasted---->


If you'd like to take a look, the pics are here:I had some flat plate welded onto the corners of my hand truck extending the corners as seen in this thread.
http://www.treebuzz.com/forum/showflat.p...true#Post224425

These 2 "horns" help the blade to slip under a log on the ground, and the hand truck acts as the lever. No manual lifting required.



I wonder if your corner already extends far enough to act in this way, or if a little accessory extension that slots in the rectangular tubing would allow a single person to load logs without additional help to get the log off the ground/ on the cut end??? It could have a keeper cord which girth hitches to the frame to prevent loss, and would seemingly fit on either side for loading from either side, but be removable after loading to still fit through smaller spaces.

Just a thought. If you can use it, great.
 
Thanks alot guys.

The cost hasn't been figured out yet.

Jessie, do you have any photo's?

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Another fine looking product, Reg.

Looking forward to the next innovative product.

I was going to PM you this next bit, but you're box if full.
So I cut and pasted---->


If you'd like to take a look, the pics are here:I had some flat plate welded onto the corners of my hand truck extending the corners as seen in this thread.
http://www.treebuzz.com/forum/showflat.p...true#Post224425

These 2 "horns" help the blade to slip under a log on the ground, and the hand truck acts as the lever. No manual lifting required.



I wonder if your corner already extends far enough to act in this way, or if a little accessory extension that slots in the rectangular tubing would allow a single person to load logs without additional help to get the log off the ground/ on the cut end??? It could have a keeper cord which girth hitches to the frame to prevent loss, and would seemingly fit on either side for loading from either side, but be removable after loading to still fit through smaller spaces.

Just a thought. If you can use it, great.

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SouthSoundTree, thanks for your kind offer.

The 2 V shaped members at either end of the basket extend pretty much like your additions, but the fact that there are 2 V's on mine at either end of a basket would prevent your technique from working in this instance. But thanks again, you're a gentleman!
 
Congrats reg you had me sold after 1 min mark. Great vid again
Just one question are the wheels foam filled or air. The reason I ask is for compression and compaction isssues with sodded and irrigated lawns making marks or digging in with lifting.
 
Nice job Reg!

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I KNEW I HAD A MONEY MAKER!!!
That cart is the ONLY reason I have been able to work bymyself over the years.
Damn...
Snooze ya lose
Story of my life!


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I can vouch for this cart. It's awesome. And Jess, it's not too late! Reg may have the uk market, but what about my cart! Maybe you can use some of these ideas for a new design. I'll take two...
 
Yours is already done bro. Its up in campe verde.
Generation 2 I call it. It has the solid rubber tires and everything. Ill grab it next time Im up there for you.
The 1st one was built out of an idea I had from a technique I used to use on the job.
One day, our dolly fell apart in the process of being overloaded. I took the axle and wheels and installed them through one of the rungs on out extension ladder. Tied a rope on the other end that served as a harness for me (like a horse...or jackass) and WHALA! the 1st brush cart was born. I came home and made generation one out of old ladders and have pictures somewhere. It evolved 3 times to what I used today. After looking at Sir Reginolds brilliant design, Im thinking on ways to make mine a little different so it can be broken down into 3 peices. Mine is basicaly a teeter totter design with the axle in the very middle. I have 8 places to put uprights to keep the load skinny.
Pictures to come later.

The laziest guy on the crew will always get the most done....especialy if he is willing to put his back into it just a little.
 
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