I used a 3/8" 0-2800 RPM for a similar project, and it flung stuff everywhere except into the Wheel Barrow. Thanks for posting. I'm thinking of building a manual crank for mine.
Just what I've been looking for. Didn't want to go through the trouble of finding and hooking up a motor with pulleys and belts, but I was tired of sifting by hand. This is a great middle ground. Thanks for sharing. Now I'm off to the flea market in search of bicycle tires and casters.
Now that is the perfect sifter for a DYI-er. Cheap and easy, I think I will go 3/4" plywood on my driver side (Just for longevity) I just have to make sure it is reasonably centered. Brother, you just saved me ALOT of time and money.
Thank you for making this video. I've been trying to figure out how to sift my topsoil. Not only did you have a solution, you made this instructional video. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!
Great DIY idea! Simple yet effective, and better than most of what other else is out there that requires either having things like a cement mixer or purchasing things.
Just got my piles set up, figured I’d look at some softer ideas. This is the simplest yet most effective one I’ve seen. The only improvement I can see is to add a motor that can rotate it while I shovel more in, and then have a way for the big stuff to escape. But what ever I build it will probably start out as this. Thanks!
l used three rims so I could use the center one for a drive belt. Hooked the drive belt up to an old variable speed drill motor, and went to work on my pile of 10 yards of dirt. Took a lot of hits and misses before I got everything working right but it was worth it. Good Luck
Simplest form for a compost trommel I've seen as I've been looking. I like the masonite end and the method of just keeping the "rejects" in the barrel to empty. Not sure it'll work, as our barrel is 4ft long. Will try each. Thanks for showing us simply and not wasting our time.
I converted a tumble dryer. Shovel it in, and when it is all sifted just hold your shovel in the middle of the drum and it tumbles the debris onto your shovel for removal.
That’s pretty nifty. I have four old front loader dryer wheels from the dryer tub that would work perfectly for this and they would be super quiet because they’re neoprene or similar. Was thinking you Could have a top frame as well with two wheels up top that way the barrel will be locked in by all four wheels. You could add a crank to the round board side of the barrel and build a simple floor plate on hinges that you could simply tilt and dump the entire thing into a bin . I like to use those black cement mixing tubs you get from the big box hardware store for this kind of stuff. Those bicycle wheels are such a cool idea.
Excellent. Would be awesome to slap a belt on it with a little crank wheel maybe a bit easier to turn tbat way. I made a bag shape by folding a piece of 1 inch chicken wire and zip tying the edges and using a stick for a handle at the top. I fill it with compost and shake it for 20 seconds or so and it seperates all the small bits from thr twigs and large leaves! Great for smaller quantities. The sifter i made is about 5 gallons and i put about 3 gallons of compist into it at a time
This is a great screener, nice job. I made something somewhat similar using bike rims. But I bought some heavy duty 42 in. x 7 ft. Mesh Mat from Home Depot that's used to set in concrete to reinforce it. The squares are like 4" so just lined it inside with the 1/2" screen. The concrete mat I rolled into the size to fit the inside of the spoke-less bike rims and zip tied it, it's wicked sturdy thicker steel and will never give way. I had to zip tie over the rims though and not in the spoke holes so for roller wheels it might not be so good, but it rolls over my wheel barrow real easy and can be spun by hand too. It sure makes quick work of screening and will never break due to the thick steel of the concrete mat, only 14 buck$ too.
Thanks very helpful video for what I’m planning to make hadn’t thought of rivets. I’m wondering if I put a bolt in the center of the closed end if a drill or impact drill would work well to turn it.
im new on this, do u know why my wheels get stuck to deep inside the rim and stop turning? , I tested them before assembling the sifter and they fit ok, dunno the issue
As long as it fits inside the rim of the wheel it should track ok. I used what i could find which ended up 2 1/2" w and 1 1/2" d casters and 4 garage door guild wheels (3/8"×1 3/4")
Hey there, you have your angle too big, try it more flat, while turning you use only about half of lenght of the screen. Thanks for the video, simple and working design :D
Good work.. maybe hook the whole thing up to a bicycle chain drive and then look for a volunteer to ride the stationery bike for their daily exercise workout LOLOLOL
Good work.. maybe hook the whole thing up to a bicycle chain drive and then look for a volunteer to ride the stationery bike for their daily exercise workout LOLOLOL
I love the thinking outside of the box...bicycle wheels and casters. Thank you so much for sharing!
I used a 3/8" 0-2800 RPM for a similar project, and it flung stuff everywhere except into the Wheel Barrow. Thanks for posting. I'm thinking of building a manual crank for mine.
Genius! Love it! No more sore arms from shaking! Great Video!
Thanks
I have a updated version ua-cam.com/video/vOEFU5uHOyo/v-deo.html
THANK you for showing how you made it-other fellow only showed it working. Old bicycle rims-genious! Fast, easy, durable = perfection!
Just what I've been looking for. Didn't want to go through the trouble of finding and hooking up a motor with pulleys and belts, but I was tired of sifting by hand. This is a great middle ground. Thanks for sharing. Now I'm off to the flea market in search of bicycle tires and casters.
Now that is the perfect sifter for a DYI-er. Cheap and easy, I think I will go 3/4" plywood on my driver side (Just for longevity) I just have to make sure it is reasonably centered.
Brother, you just saved me ALOT of time and money.
Thanks
Thank you for making this video. I've been trying to figure out how to sift my topsoil. Not only did you have a solution, you made this instructional video. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!
I have a updated video ua-cam.com/video/vOEFU5uHOyo/v-deo.html
Great DIY idea! Simple yet effective, and better than most of what other else is out there that requires either having things like a cement mixer or purchasing things.
Sorry got behind on comments. Thank you
Just got my piles set up, figured I’d look at some softer ideas. This is the simplest yet most effective one I’ve seen. The only improvement I can see is to add a motor that can rotate it while I shovel more in, and then have a way for the big stuff to escape.
But what ever I build it will probably start out as this. Thanks!
I've got a updated one
ua-cam.com/video/vOEFU5uHOyo/v-deo.html
l used three rims so I could use the center one for a drive belt. Hooked the drive belt up to an old variable speed drill motor, and went to work on my pile of 10 yards of dirt. Took a lot of hits and misses before I got everything working right but it was worth it. Good Luck
I have an updated video ua-cam.com/video/vOEFU5uHOyo/v-deo.html
Super cool! Love that you repurposed some of the materials.
You just saved me hours of work and back pain with this device! Thank you brother!
Simplest form for a compost trommel I've seen as I've been looking. I like the masonite end and the method of just keeping the "rejects" in the barrel to empty. Not sure it'll work, as our barrel is 4ft long. Will try each. Thanks for showing us simply and not wasting our time.
Genius build!! Great idea. I'm going to try and get some old rims and build one, as well.
Here is a updated video ua-cam.com/video/vOEFU5uHOyo/v-deo.html
Nice job! This should be in a "Real Men of Genius" commercial!
@@SouthCarolinaTransPlant thanks for the compliment. I have a update the video is called the forever tomato cage
@@buzzard-roosthomesteadandp3097 Hi there! Thanks for responding to my comment! I will check out that video asap! Happy holidays!
That was a good idea. Thank you for making that video
Perfect idea! I didn’t want to make a stand with turning handle that’s requires more space than the sifter.
The bicycle wheels are a great idea.
@@ronpalmer7260 thanks I have a update.
I believe the video is call the forever tomato cage.
Excellent design. Thanks for sharing it.
Thanks
Very simple but effective design. I think even I could make that. Thank you.
@ 1:19 I really thought it was a mannequin standing there, but it was just his daughter.
Lol she did
@@buzzard-roosthomesteadandp3097 great video BTW. Very creative way to sift dirt.
I just got a relief from my back watching this video.
I have a updated video
ua-cam.com/video/vOEFU5uHOyo/v-deo.html
I converted a tumble dryer.
Shovel it in, and when it is all sifted just hold your shovel in the middle of the drum and it tumbles the debris onto your shovel for removal.
Cool any pics.
@@buzzard-roosthomesteadandp3097 I took a video but I haven't uploaded it yet. When I do I will let you know.
That’s pretty nifty.
I have four old front loader dryer wheels from the dryer tub that would work perfectly for this and they would be super quiet because they’re neoprene or similar.
Was thinking you
Could have a top frame as well with two wheels up top that way the barrel will be locked in by all four wheels.
You could add a crank to the round board side of the barrel and build a simple floor plate on hinges that you could simply tilt and dump the entire thing into a bin .
I like to use those black cement mixing tubs you get from the big box hardware store for this kind of stuff.
Those bicycle wheels are such a cool idea.
I have another video where I updated it
ua-cam.com/video/vOEFU5uHOyo/v-deo.html
Nice idea.
I have a update on my forever tomato cages
Just what I needed! Thank you!
Brilliant. Thank you!
I have àn updated video
ua-cam.com/video/vOEFU5uHOyo/v-deo.html
Brilliant!👍
Excellent. Would be awesome to slap a belt on it with a little crank wheel maybe a bit easier to turn tbat way.
I made a bag shape by folding a piece of 1 inch chicken wire and zip tying the edges and using a stick for a handle at the top. I fill it with compost and shake it for 20 seconds or so and it seperates all the small bits from thr twigs and large leaves!
Great for smaller quantities. The sifter i made is about 5 gallons and i put about 3 gallons of compist into it at a time
In my comments below I have a updated video of it .
@buzzard-roosthomesteadandp3097 oh sweet I'll check that out!
This is a great screener, nice job. I made something somewhat similar using bike rims. But I bought some heavy duty 42 in. x 7 ft. Mesh Mat from Home Depot that's used to set in concrete to reinforce it. The squares are like 4" so just lined it inside with the 1/2" screen. The concrete mat I rolled into the size to fit the inside of the spoke-less bike rims and zip tied it, it's wicked sturdy thicker steel and will never give way. I had to zip tie over the rims though and not in the spoke holes so for roller wheels it might not be so good, but it rolls over my wheel barrow real easy and can be spun by hand too. It sure makes quick work of screening and will never break due to the thick steel of the concrete mat, only 14 buck$ too.
Sorry got behind on my comments. Did you make a video of it? If not you should a lot of people are looking for videos on that
That's a great design!
How do you get the wheels not to swivel in other directions?
The edges on the bicycle rims keeps the casters straight
This is the updated video
ua-cam.com/video/vOEFU5uHOyo/v-deo.html
This is it! Nice work! Great implement! 👨🌾
Thanks very helpful video for what I’m planning to make hadn’t thought of rivets. I’m wondering if I put a bolt in the center of the closed end if a drill or impact drill would work well to turn it.
If you was to put a bolt in it , I would go with plywood instead of hardboard for the end piece
What size rivet and washer did you use?
Great idea !! Would make a good pest moss spreader
???? Am I missing something
@@buzzard-roosthomesteadandp3097 like a landiz compost spreader
@@solowjumper I had to look that on up lol. It wouldn't be hard to convert it into one
@@buzzard-roosthomesteadandp3097 That's exactly what I thought !
BRILLIANT. Thanks a mil!!
I like it easy and inexpensive. I would screw a turning handle on the wooden sealed side to turn the wheel easier.
Nice job.
Good job.
I have a updated version ua-cam.com/video/vOEFU5uHOyo/v-deo.html
Maybe you could use the pedal and chain to help turn it somehow. If you have the bike frame you could use it for part of the stand.
I like it!
Very cool video and idea
im new on this, do u know why my wheels get stuck to deep inside the rim and stop turning? , I tested them before assembling the sifter and they fit ok, dunno the issue
Without seeing it, it's hard to tell. My guess the wheels are to wide
That is slick!
Genius!
Thank you for this
Genius.
Wow ! its not just for peat moss but for soil too !
I use it for wood chips also
you are a smart man
Gonna make a mulch spreader and I'll absolutely be using some of my junk bike wheels based on this.
You are very creative 👍
Thank you
What size are the rims? Looks like a old 10 speed rims. Please let me know. thanks
21" outside measurement. I made another video that I added a finer mesh.
thank you. what size caster to fit the bicycle wheel?
As long as it fits inside the rim of the wheel it should track ok.
I used what i could find which ended up 2 1/2" w and 1 1/2" d casters and 4 garage door guild wheels (3/8"×1 3/4")
what size hardware cloth is that?
I think it's 3/8" or 1/2" I have a updated one I believe the video is called my forever tomato cage
@@buzzard-roosthomesteadandp3097 Thank you!!
Good idea!👍
New sub. Visiting Wes & Ade last week, they spoke highly of you. Good sifter!
Thank you
thanks good idea
Genius
Hey there, you have your angle too big, try it more flat, while turning you use only about half of lenght of the screen. Thanks for the video, simple and working design :D
Hi there
Good job have good day and happy day be safe god bless
Hook the rim back up to the bike.
Pedal Sifter lol
Could easy add a rod in the centre of the bottom and add a cordless drill it’s then motorised
Great idea
Is sifting really needed?
No but the bigger pieces take longer to break down. I add the bigger pieces to wood chips cause the wood chips tie up the carbon while they beak down.
That's awesome
brilliant!
I do really like this sifter, the mesh garbage ones are just way too expensive to make
I have an updated video here
ua-cam.com/video/vOEFU5uHOyo/v-deo.html
I wish they sold this on Amazon
But it is so simple to build. Try it
Very beautiful
Thanks
Good work.. maybe hook the whole thing up to a bicycle chain drive and then look for a volunteer to ride the stationery bike for their daily exercise workout LOLOLOL
Good idea
What is the mesh filter size
1/2" mess
check out (I'm back sifter update and almost forever tomato cages) I think you might like it even better
I changed the title to My homemade compost sifter improvements and my almost forever tomato cages
😃😃😃✌✌
Great job A OLD VALCUME CLEANER MOTOR WOULD WORK FER YOU. BLACK GOLD OKLA TEA.
@@buzzard-roosthomesteadandp3097 OKIE DOKIE HOW ABOUT AN OLD DRILL
They tuk errr jiiiibs
Good work.. maybe hook the whole thing up to a bicycle chain drive and then look for a volunteer to ride the stationery bike for their daily exercise workout LOLOLOL