Chapter 18, Annex AC WHEELBARROW
Using natural materials and cord, a wheelbarrow can be constructed. A wheelbarrow is a tool that assists in gathering firewood or moving heavy objects around a survival site. Steps to constructing a wheelbarrow:
1.Collect the natural resources, including:
two poles 60–100 cm long,
two poles for crosspieces,
one cross-section of a log approximately 15 cm in diameter and 4 cm thick, and
one rod matched to the size of the hole.
2.Construct the wheel from a cross-section of a small tree that has been bored out and a rod to create an axle. The wheel portion can take a lot of time to create depending on available tools.
3.Insert a rod that has been shaped to fit into the hole.
4.Make a notch into each of the longer poles to match the diameter of the rod.
5.Tightly lash the two poles with a crosspiece as close to the wheel as possible. This crosspiece will hold the wheel in place and must be very tight.
6.Lash another crosspiece near the top of the two poles for support.
7.Add other crosspieces if necessary.
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