Man Builds Motorized Wheelbarrow
2020-05-18
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1While in lockdown, many people around the world are using the time to do different projects.
2In the English town of Chipping Norton, a former gardener wanted to spend his time at home creatively.
3So, Kevin Nicks decided to add a motor to something that does not have one - a wheelbarrow!
4With his wheelbarrow project, Nicks said he wanted to show what was possible with a positive attitude, some creativity and, of course, a wheelbarrow.
5Nicks told Reuters news agency his goal was to build a machine on zero budget.
6He was able to build the motorized wheelbarrow with no money and limited materials.
7For some people, he added, "money is tight," meaning they do not have much.
8Nicks said he only used parts that he already had or that others gave him.
9One person donated a broken moped, which he fixed and used.
10The other parts, he said, were just scraps -- bits and pieces of things he had laying around.
11"Now I have built this amazing machine," Nicks explained, "which has actually turned out far better than I thought. It is such fun!"
12He named it the "Barrow of Speed."
13His invention required some creative engineering because wheelbarrows are meant to be pushed - not driven.
14They are used to transport many things, including large and heavy items that are hard to carry.
15A wheelbarrow has three wheels -- one in the front and two in the back.
16It is controlled with two handles.
17On his version, Nicks attached a platform to the back where he stands and "drives" his unusual vehicle.
18This is not the first time Nicks has motorized a normally non-motorized garden item.
19Back in 2015, he built the world's fastest shed.
20A shed is a small building usually used to hold tools and garden equipment.
21On September 22, 2019, Nicks beat his own record for the world's fastest shed.
22He clocked in at 170 kilometers per hour.
23He said he also wants to win a Guinness world speed record on his "Barrow of Speed" - after the coronavirus crisis passes.
24That event will most likely happen at Elvington airfield in Yorkshire, north England.
25Nicks said it will be quite fun seeing the wheelbarrow go down the runway doing around 65 kilometers an hour.
26While the speed is slower than his motorized shed, Nicks said that moving at 65 kilometers an hour while standing is fast enough.
27I'm Anna Matteo.
1While in lockdown, many people around the world are using the time to do different projects. 2In the English town of Chipping Norton, a former gardener wanted to spend his time at home creatively. So, Kevin Nicks decided to add a motor to something that does not have one - a wheelbarrow! 3With his wheelbarrow project, Nicks said he wanted to show what was possible with a positive attitude, some creativity and, of course, a wheelbarrow. 4Nicks told Reuters news agency his goal was to build a machine on zero budget. He was able to build the motorized wheelbarrow with no money and limited materials. For some people, he added, "money is tight," meaning they do not have much. 5Nicks said he only used parts that he already had or that others gave him. One person donated a broken moped, which he fixed and used. The other parts, he said, were just scraps -- bits and pieces of things he had laying around. 6"Now I have built this amazing machine," Nicks explained, "which has actually turned out far better than I thought. It is such fun!" 7He named it the "Barrow of Speed." 8His invention required some creative engineering because wheelbarrows are meant to be pushed - not driven. They are used to transport many things, including large and heavy items that are hard to carry. 9A wheelbarrow has three wheels -- one in the front and two in the back. It is controlled with two handles. On his version, Nicks attached a platform to the back where he stands and "drives" his unusual vehicle. 10This is not the first time Nicks has motorized a normally non-motorized garden item. 11Back in 2015, he built the world's fastest shed. A shed is a small building usually used to hold tools and garden equipment. 12On September 22, 2019, Nicks beat his own record for the world's fastest shed. He clocked in at 170 kilometers per hour. 13He said he also wants to win a Guinness world speed record on his "Barrow of Speed" - after the coronavirus crisis passes. That event will most likely happen at Elvington airfield in Yorkshire, north England. 14Nicks said it will be quite fun seeing the wheelbarrow go down the runway doing around 65 kilometers an hour. While the speed is slower than his motorized shed, Nicks said that moving at 65 kilometers an hour while standing is fast enough. 15I'm Anna Matteo. 16Reuters news agency reported this story. Anna Matteo adapted if for Learning English. Bryan Lynn was the editor. 17________________________________________________________________ 18Words in This Story 19lockdown- n. the confinement of people, often prisoners to their cells, for a temporary period as a security measure 20gardener - n. one who spends time cultivating plants and tending a garden for pleasure or recreation 21positive - adj. having a good effect 22attitude - n. a mental position with regard to a fact or state 23moped - n. a lightweight, low-powered motorbike that can be pedaled 24scrap - n. a small detached piece 25platform - n. a level usually raised surface 26runway - n. paved strip of ground on a landing field for the landing and takeoff of aircraft