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Tire splitting tool - GIF
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It looks like a safe procedure to me. Very resourceful!
Rick
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I think it is a planter, the mesh lets water drain. I am impressed by the resourcefulness of the guy, a good example of using what you have on hand.
I am a little surprised that tire was not still on a truck, it still had "lots" of tread on it!!! :)
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hemmjo
I think it is a planter, the mesh lets water drain. I am impressed by the resourcefulness of the guy, a good example of using what you have on hand.
I am a little surprised that tire was not still on a truck, it still had "lots" of tread on it!!! :)
Yes, some of the replies from the guy who posted the video suggest that this particular thing is a planter. He suggests that the same techniques can be used to make other things as well. Agreed, the guy is resourceful and talented at making something out of what would otherwise be rubbish.
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hemmjo
I am a little surprised that tire was not still on a truck, it still had "lots" of tread on it!!! :)
Where do you think the tread went?
Wait until the cords show, then sew the new tread on.
Lo-cost Bandag.
Neil
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I have a pair of Yellow Cab brand shoes that are made from recycled tires. They're not especially comfortable (tire soles and canvas uppers, no padding), but they are incredibly durable. I can step on anything, and nothing will go through the soles.
Neil
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I had a pair of Mexican Huarache sandals made with tire tread soles and woven leather uppers that I wore exclusively through '71-'72 and they were still going strong when I got tired of them.
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Crusty
I had a pair of Mexican Huarache sandals made with tire tread soles and woven leather uppers that I wore exclusively through '71-'72 and they were still going strong when I got tired of them.
That is a bit funny, you got tired of wearing tires on your feet!!! LOL
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when I got tired of them.
I see what you did there...
Neil
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I had those tire shoes back then also. Non skid, step on anything.
At one point I got a new pair of nicer shoes, stopped at a gas station and stepped in some gas someone spilled. While filling my tank I noticed the shoes felt "funny", the soles were melting in the gasoline!
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Times have changed and everything's injection molded now.
A mechanic friend washed his hands with gasoline, got some on his watch, and his watch dissolved.
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If those are stainless steel nails, you've got a planter that can last a few lifetimes. Great way of recycling.
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what ever he cooks on the bbq grill he just built out of a tire aint going to take real good...but it will for sure be smoked.:headscratch::smash::embarrassed:
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Hi Gang:
I used my Mother's wringer washer to cut 1" strips of inner tubes to use under my toy train track. My thought the rubber would cut down on noise. I guess it helped a bit, but the trains themselves are quite noisy. I also used ground tires for ballast and glued it in place. Looks nice and has lasted 20 years.Attachment 48863
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I had to look twice at that photo Carl. Looks pretty real from here.
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Hello Hemmjo:
Here is the same spot with Galloping Goose:
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And a bit more green.
Carl.
