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How to move heavy edging logs
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Method for loading heavy
logs into a wheelbarrow
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Transporting heavy logs - Loading & unloading logs -
Logs delivery - Buy logs - Foresters - Farmers |
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| The following article
presents commented photos on the topic of transporting logs
(step 3 of rustic garden edging installation). Log edging have
the disadvantage of being heavy and difficult to transport to
the installation site. |
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Moving big logs without big equipment |
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How do you carry a heavy log
What to do after
delivery of your logs |
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Transporting edging
logs with a wheelbarrow
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Transporting wooden
logs over 8 inches (20 cm) in diameter and
weighing more than 200 pounds can be a tedious
and unsafe task.
To move logs safely, you'll need a metal garden
wheelbarrow with pneumatic wheels.
You'll also need to know how to lift and
transport the logs easily and safely to their
final installation location.
A sturdy wheelbarrow, some technique and
transport will go like a charm. |
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Way to move heavy logs using wheelbarrow |
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Loading heavy logs into a wheelbarrow
Tips for moving big
logs |
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Transporting edging
logs with a wheelbarrow
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First, bring your
wheelbarrow close to the log to be transported.
Note: One log at a time is moved to its place of
installation. Wearing gloves is recommended to
avoid splinters.
Lift one end of the log and balance it on the
front of your metal wheelbarrow. |
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Method for loading heavy logs into a wheelbarrow |
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Edging Flowerbed with Logs
Tips for transporting
logs easily |
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Transporting edging
logs with a wheelbarrow
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Grasp the base of the
log with both hands and lift it.
Note: for safety, steel-toed boots are
recommended. |
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Cheap way of loading, unloading and transporting
logs |
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Easiest way to edge a
garden
Loading heavy logs
into a wheelbarrow |
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Transporting edging
logs with a wheelbarrow
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Once lifted, the log
will be on two points of support.
Rotate it on itself to find the balance point
above your wheelbarrow. |
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Using wheelbarrow for loading, unloading and
transporting logs |
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Using gravity to move heavy logs
Way of loading,
unloading and transporting logs |
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Transporting edging
logs with a wheelbarrow
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This technique saves
your back!
Now you can transport your flowerbed edging logs
to its installation location. |
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Tips to move logs close to flowerbed and to set
them in place |
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How do you carry a heavy log
Put logs under heavy
loads to move them |
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Transporting edging
logs with a wheelbarrow
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Once the log is close
to its place of installation, it may need to be
moved to the ground for fitting or cutting
modifications.
The tip is to place small logs on the ground and
lay the log on top of them. As the section of wooden
edging moves forward, a small log is added to
its front. It couldn't be easier!
Like the Egyptians! |
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