A better way to move stuff@ events?

sha-ul · Post by **sha-ul** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 4:47 pm

I spotted this in an email I got, it is a cart that might make life a little easier& then fold up& hide

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=3229 ... mc_ID=4047

FOLDING UTILITY WAGON
Mfr:MAC SPORTS Price:$79.99 Status:Out of Stock Carries Gun & Gear To Range Or competition; Folds Up to Fit In Car Trunk

Lightweight utility wagon sets up quickly, holds up to 150 lbs., and folds flat enough to fit in a car trunk, making it the ultimate range or three-gun competition caddie. Itâ€™s roomy enough to hold three or more guns, a bench rest, targets, cleaning supplies, ammunition, and more. The strong steel frame and durable 600-denier nylon body, with a sturdy padded plastic floor, provide plenty of support for heavy loads. Folds conveniently by pulling up on the handle. No assembly required.

Thomas Powers · Post by **Thomas Powers** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 5:13 pm

Why not build a wheelbarrow from the instructions in De Re Metallica?

Thomas

sha-ul · Post by **sha-ul** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 5:15 pm

Thomas Powers wrote:Why not build a wheelbarrow from the instructions in De Re Metallica?

Thomas

that is a very period option, I was thinking for those who needed to move armour for fighter practice, demos etc, but needed something small to fit in the trunk of the car.

but yes the goat cart, or wheelbarrow would be better.

Benedek · Post by **Benedek** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 5:50 pm

sha-ul wrote:
Thomas Powers wrote:Why not build a wheelbarrow from the instructions in De Re Metallica?

Thomas

that is a very period option, I was thinking for those who needed to move armour for fighter practice, demos etc, but needed something small to fit in the trunk of the car.

but yes the goat cart, or wheelbarrow would be better.

Don't you have rather large dogs? Pyrenese right?

I've been threatening to build a dog cart for mine for years now. It's a great solution.

Thomas Powers · Post by **Thomas Powers** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 6:31 pm

You could build a breakdown wheelbarrow that would probably pack smaller in a trunk than that cart would! (and the *bragging rights* mon!)

Thomas

sha-ul · Post by **sha-ul** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 8:14 pm

Benedek wrote:
sha-ul wrote:
Thomas Powers wrote:Why not build a wheelbarrow from the instructions in De Re Metallica?

Thomas

that is a very period option, I was thinking for those who needed to move armour for fighter practice, demos etc, but needed something small to fit in the trunk of the car.

but yes the goat cart, or wheelbarrow would be better.

Don't you have rather large dogs? Pyrenese right?

I've been threatening to build a dog cart for mine for years now. It's a great solution.

I was thinking about some one who's biggest vehicle was a civic, or focus type vehicle.

btw we now have 3 Pyrenees, all sisters.

Payn · Post by **Payn** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 8:24 pm

I got one of those folding wagons from costco. Love it so far.

sha-ul · Post by **sha-ul** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 8:26 pm

Payn wrote:I got one of those folding wagons from costco. Love it so far.

are they the same as the picture above?

Ceadda · Post by **Ceadda** » Tue Feb 01, 2011 12:33 pm

I was thinking about buidling a hand car to truck around stuff at events. I've seen plans online before, but can't seem to google-fu them now.

Anyone have a link?

My biggest worry is constructing the wheels of course, with my lack of expert woodworking tools and skills.

I've an idea to make the "box" of the cart simply a box, which would not need to be broken down, but have the handles and wheels come off for automobile transport.

Karen Larsdatter · Post by **Karen Larsdatter** » Tue Feb 01, 2011 1:07 pm

http://larsdatter.com/wheelbarrows.htm :?:

Payn · Post by **Payn** » Tue Feb 01, 2011 2:29 pm

sha-ul wrote:
Payn wrote:I got one of those folding wagons from costco. Love it so far.

are they the same as the picture above?

Yes, it is. Complete with the costco "it broke, I don't like it"

Gobae · Post by **Gobae** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 8:55 am

sha-ul wrote:I was thinking about some one who's biggest vehicle was a civic, or focus type vehicle.

btw we now have 3 Pyrenees, all sisters.

Of course. Why build a period solution custom to the size of your vehicle when you can just buy a modern anachronistic contraption premade to dimensions you can't change? :roll:

Ceadda · Post by **Ceadda** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 9:32 am

Karen Larsdatter wrote::arrow: http://larsdatter.com/wheelbarrows.htm

Karen those are great examples, thanks.

However, while they are great for inspiration, somewhere on the interwebs were an essay or two on building knockdown handcarts and wheelbarrows to use for events. Once upon a time...

Karen Larsdatter · Post by **Karen Larsdatter** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 9:50 am

Crimthann of Fid-Nemed wrote:
Karen Larsdatter wrote::arrow: http://larsdatter.com/wheelbarrows.htm

Karen those are great examples, thanks.

However, while they are great for inspiration, somewhere on the interwebs were an essay or two on building knockdown handcarts and wheelbarrows to use for events. Once upon a time...

I think some of 'em are linked from the top of that page, unless they're no longer functional links.

Ceadda · Post by **Ceadda** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 10:16 am

The blood and sawdust link is the best so far, but almost a little more woodworking skill than I have.

Thanks again, I'll keep looking.

sha-ul · Post by **sha-ul** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 4:08 pm

Gobae wrote:
sha-ul wrote:I was thinking about some one who's biggest vehicle was a civic, or focus type vehicle.

btw we now have 3 Pyrenees, all sisters.

Of course. Why build a period solution custom to the size of your vehicle when you can just buy a modern anachronistic contraption premade to dimensions you can't change?

Did you feel a light breeze in your hair? that was the point of this thread going WAY over your head.

ok, you are going some where for a demo/mini event, and have very little very little room for anything besides your armour in your car, or your brewing supplies/fiber arts etc. that stuff fills the trunk of your car& you have a very small spot that you might be able to shoehorn in a folding wagon of some sort, this might help you, or not.
If this looks like it might help, fine. you're welcome. if not, and all you want to do is be a jerk about it, fine, go kiss the south end of a north bound horse.

good day.

Gobae · Post by **Gobae** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 8:37 am

sha-ul wrote:Did you feel a light breeze in your hair? that was the point of this thread going WAY over your head.

ok, you are going some where for a demo/mini event, and have very little very little room for anything besides your armour in your car, or your brewing supplies/fiber arts etc. that stuff fills the trunk of your car& you have a very small spot that you might be able to shoehorn in a folding wagon of some sort, this might help you, or not.
If this looks like it might help, fine. you're welcome. if not, and all you want to do is be a jerk about it, fine, go kiss the south end of a north bound horse.

good day.

No, I didn't miss the point of this thread. I understood the criteria for the "cart" perfectly fine.

I think:

1. A homemade made cart/wheelbarrow will better suit your needs because it can made specifically for that "small spot" in your car.

2. It will look more period than what you're proposing to do.

3. Discussion of building a period looking cart/wheelbarrow actually fits the purpose of this subforum. Which is for "questions about re-creating, or interpreting, the time period your SCA, LH, LARP, or other group works"