' now I’m convinced I should just build my own.' Find AlbertDoesItAll channel, DIY Core Aerator - Update. Wooden disc, so it's far easier to build. Then just put weights on the axle, and use real aerator tines. Makes far more sense, and an easy DIY project. I have good large rotors, but really they're better used on other more mechanical projects anyway, and certainly doesn't make a lot of sense drilling those vs a wooden rotor. Plus if you decide you want to change something later, just a few bucks for some more wood.
@@ModelLights I finished mine last week. Used plywood and a router jig to make the circle that I bolted the rotors to. All in all, it was fairly easy and worked as expected
Thanks for sharing and fully agree the kit should come with quality tines in the first place. For the double row of tines VS just a single row with the two brake rotors of about 30 lbs.... wouldn't a single row of tines with the two rotors work better and be easier to push... just have to roll twice as much, i.e. the tines would go into ground easier, and allow pushing it to be easier than the double you are demonstrating. I am going to make one myself and think that the single row of tines between the two rotors may be a better design for my small lawn. What would be your opinion on this, having your experience with the double? Another consideration is the number of tines, would adding another tine from 7, to 8, make it a better design for operation, more plug holes closer together, and or maybe also a larger rotor in diameter to compliment an extra tine? - what diameter is yours?
I have the double disk, with one row of tines. I have the original tines - it works great. I think part of the problem that you may be having is the double row of tines.
I will try the one row of tines but the original tines are bent pieces of metal that aren't even cut at the same length. I've tried one row of the original tines and it doesn't work.
@atg4469 Bummer. Maybe it's the soil? The price sucks for sure, but it saved me big time. I used to have to rent a truck and pick up at the depot. What a pain in the ass. Let me know how it goes. Where did you get those tines?
@@Bryan-109on Amazon, they are Oregon tines. I put link in description box but the tines are expensive. I wish they offered a box of 10 only but they don't. You have to buy in bulk.
I built a roller out of a 8" pvc sewer pipe with plywood ends a couple of casters with the wheels removed to hold the conduit handle. Then I filled it with sand. It works pretty good. Should I try selling them?😅
I'm building my own, but i think yours would have worked with the stock tines or work better with these ones if you take one of the rows off and flip the other one to the center. the PSI on each blade will effectively be doubled, it would be able to overcome the friction within the tines better as well as penetrate the ground easier. i saw a video of a guy with a the double disk system and one row of tines which seemed to work much better than this. ofc you need to make twice as many passes but at least itll get done at the level a machine does it without having to rent the machine
For $400 dlr il go to my local hardware store and buy a pitchfork for 25 bucks, considering my lawn is abot 40x40ft, it'll take me maybe 1hr at the most plus its a good cardio😅. I think you need more weight.
More than the 2 rotors it has now? hmmm maybe but its already kinda tough to push. the issue I see is that when there are two rotors its almost impossible to push. I think there isnt enough tines to be honest its kinda choppy to push. Id almost want to make a version that you can pull behind you like a rickshaw style version
You're correct. I didn't core the entire lawn I just did a test plot. Even with the dry soil it worked well with these tines. With the original tines it didn't work at all even with wet soil. Also if u look in the video the part of my lawn closest towards the arborvitae trees where the soil is moist, it cored very well.
It looks to be made with used brake rotors and crappy tines. You could go to any rental store get a good gas one and rent it for less than 50 bucks a day. 400 bucks is insane..
Thanks for the review! I was close to pulling the trigger on this thing.. now I’m convinced I should just build my own.
I will be building my own. Especially since it is now $500. 😂
It just looks like used disc brake rotors
Looking into just making it. The price of buying one is kinda crazy now. I'm about to replace my rotors for my car. So basically got half of the parts
' now I’m convinced I should just build my own.'
Find AlbertDoesItAll channel, DIY Core Aerator - Update. Wooden disc, so it's far easier to build. Then just put weights on the axle, and use real aerator tines. Makes far more sense, and an easy DIY project.
I have good large rotors, but really they're better used on other more mechanical projects anyway, and certainly doesn't make a lot of sense drilling those vs a wooden rotor. Plus if you decide you want to change something later, just a few bucks for some more wood.
@@ModelLights I finished mine last week. Used plywood and a router jig to make the circle that I bolted the rotors to. All in all, it was fairly easy and worked as expected
I thought this thing was a DIY aerator, that this thing is selling for 400dollars is crazy. Now we know when people say "only in america"
Is $500 now 😂
I built the same exact aerator for $120 with parts form home depot and a junk yard
Where’d you get tines? I find that these things are overpriced. Even the ones this guy linked were $150 for 30 of them.
Should make the handle bar better to add a cinder block on top for more weight
Buy a grinder, electrical pipe, go to the wrecker for the brake rotors. @ $400 it’s worth exploring. It may cost you something close.
Thanks for sharing and fully agree the kit should come with quality tines in the first place.
For the double row of tines VS just a single row with the two brake rotors of about 30 lbs.... wouldn't a single row of tines with the two rotors work better and be easier to push... just have to roll twice as much, i.e. the tines would go into ground easier, and allow pushing it to be easier than the double you are demonstrating.
I am going to make one myself and think that the single row of tines between the two rotors may be a better design for my small lawn.
What would be your opinion on this, having your experience with the double?
Another consideration is the number of tines, would adding another tine from 7, to 8, make it a better design for operation, more plug holes closer together, and or maybe also a larger rotor in diameter to compliment an extra tine? - what diameter is yours?
I have the double disk, with one row of tines. I have the original tines - it works great. I think part of the problem that you may be having is the double row of tines.
I will try the one row of tines but the original tines are bent pieces of metal that aren't even cut at the same length. I've tried one row of the original tines and it doesn't work.
@atg4469 Bummer. Maybe it's the soil? The price sucks for sure, but it saved me big time. I used to have to rent a truck and pick up at the depot. What a pain in the ass. Let me know how it goes. Where did you get those tines?
@@Bryan-109on Amazon, they are Oregon tines. I put link in description box but the tines are expensive. I wish they offered a box of 10 only but they don't. You have to buy in bulk.
Thanks! I appreciate it.
I also have the double disk with single tines, works just fine!
I built a roller out of a 8" pvc sewer pipe with plywood ends a couple of casters with the wheels removed to hold the conduit handle. Then I filled it with sand. It works pretty good. Should I try selling them?😅
@@craigl1958 lol why not when u sell it let me know I'll test it out
I'm building my own, but i think yours would have worked with the stock tines or work better with these ones if you take one of the rows off and flip the other one to the center.
the PSI on each blade will effectively be doubled, it would be able to overcome the friction within the tines better as well as penetrate the ground easier. i saw a video of a guy with a the double disk system and one row of tines which seemed to work much better than this.
ofc you need to make twice as many passes but at least itll get done at the level a machine does it without having to rent the machine
For $400 dlr il go to my local hardware store and buy a pitchfork for 25 bucks, considering my lawn is abot 40x40ft, it'll take me maybe 1hr at the most plus its a good cardio😅.
I think you need more weight.
More than the 2 rotors it has now? hmmm maybe but its already kinda tough to push. the issue I see is that when there are two rotors its almost impossible to push. I think there isnt enough tines to be honest its kinda choppy to push. Id almost want to make a version that you can pull behind you like a rickshaw style version
@@atg4469 curious, why can't you pull this?
@@erikkayV theoretically you could
your soil looks too dry! needs to be wet from rain or irrigation day before in order to aerate with good cores.
You're correct. I didn't core the entire lawn I just did a test plot. Even with the dry soil it worked well with these tines. With the original tines it didn't work at all even with wet soil. Also if u look in the video the part of my lawn closest towards the arborvitae trees where the soil is moist, it cored very well.
For the money, its arse! Green Scott! Check it out!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It looks to be made with used brake rotors and crappy tines. You could go to any rental store get a good gas one and rent it for less than 50 bucks a day. 400 bucks is insane..
Looks like the tines need brought in a bit, maybe and inch and needs a bit more weight. Try throwing on another rotor or two if they'll fit.
I agree they are too long,
Looks like iam breaking out the welder and the drill 400 bucks aint happening ill be making my own during my lnch break lol
Would this work better if the tines were staggered instead of lined up?
I was wondering the same thing!
Almost certainly. Needs more weight.
I would mow that grass down much closer before aerating.
What size are them rotors..
very cool mod!
It would be nice to have but kinda pricey, if I could get one for $100. I would get it
$400.00 LOL! I'll make it myself. It's super simple to replicate.
How hard is it to push?
Not hard at all 👍
You paid $500 USD for that…!? 😂
Oh man.
They got me bro!
@@atg4469 meh I’ve been there myself too. Cheer up, it could be worse.
So 400 plus the tines =550? Yeah im good.
Yes bro don't buy. It's a nice concept but I'm saving everyone the money - NOT WORTH IT