DIY Compost Tumbler | PART 2 - Making The Compost Barrel
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- Опубліковано 12 кві 2021
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In this video, Robert explains his process for creating a compost tumbler from a pickle barrel.
Overall, Robert’s goal was to keep the overall cost low for creating a DIY compost barrel but also making a compost tumbler that would be reliable and hold up over time.
Below you can find the majority of the parts and cut dimensions Robert used in the video.
Check Out Robert's Other Compost Barrel Videos:
DIY Compost Tumbler | PART 1 - Building The Frame: • DIY Compost Tumbler | ...
Parts / Items Used In Video:
► Stainless Steel Continuous Hinge - amzn.to/3muGawA
► Adjustable Toggle Clamp - amzn.to/3257k3H
► Drill Bit Set - amzn.to/3dNU5db
►4”x2’ PVC Schedule 40- www.homedepot.com/p/Charlotte...
►Rivet Gun - amzn.to/2RfcMyR
►Aluminum Screen - www.homedepot.com/p/Phifer-36...
►#10-32 Machine Screws - amzn.to/321eGFs
►#10-32 Nylon Lock Nuts - amzn.to/39Vts4S
►#10 Flat Washers - amzn.to/2Ow9W7G
►3/16x1” Fender Washers - www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-7-Co...
Optional Items:
►DEWALT 12-Inch Miter Saw: amzn.to/3ujxV9u
►Quick Grip Clamps (Kit): amzn.to/39Iripd
►Combination Square - amzn.to/39Qz5l5
►Ratchet Socket Wrench Set - amzn.to/39W4YJ0
►Band Saw - www.harborfreight.com/10-amp-...
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Great job on showing your detail and also a precise list of the items used and where to buy them. Thanks !👍🏼
GTT Great Video. Well spoken. To the point. No bla bla bla. Since you are helping ppl out then let me help you out and others that read this comment. If you can find skateboards at Yard Sales/Good Well/Thrift Stores etc. You got your wheels to rotate the barrel. The PVC you used for your paddles is Cell Core which is expensive and over kill for your project. Most all home improvement stores are going to have Stacker. Stackers are the 2x4 etc. that allows the forklift blades to get underneath the wod bunks to transport them. I know at Lowes stacker are free. There are also stackers that are like 1 x 1-1/2, Just ask for them. I use the 2x4 stackers as my paddles. BTW stacker are pressure traded so they will last a while. Use a hot knife to cut the door at a 45 degree angle toward the center of the barrel. The cut is only going to be as thick as the blade and since it is a 45 degrees the door will not fall in to the barrel because the 45 degree angles will touch. Don't worry about how many days to turn the barrel. Your setup means you have to walk by it everyday. Grab the barrels notich at 12:00 and move it to the 9:00 position. Now you are petting your compost barrel like a pet. He He I hope this helps you all. Blessing Sean Dalton Osborne
That sheet of paper trick for a right angle that curved was clever!
Excellent video! I wish I could be this organized!😎
Thanks for showing the process when the rivets did’t work. It is very helpful to see your learning curve.
No problem!
@@GreenTechTown That's why they make backup plates (look like little tiny washers) for these rivets.
Man what a great video. Simple and not a bunch of BS talking about stuff that doesn't apply to the project. Nailed it!
Thank you so much. My dad isn't in the picture to help teach me these things, and I want to start a garden for my boyfriend and I. Learning how to make this through your channel has been nice.
Hey Edelweiss Rime. Thanks for sharing, and glad to be able to help in a small way. You got this!
You are an amazing teacher! Well done from a retired teacher who taught for 30 years .
Consistently, you’re creating some of the best instructional videos out there. Period. Love this particular project and how you show us how to be flexible, creative & work around the problems that inevitably creep in. Really great work Robert!
Thanks Travis for the feedback. Much appreciated!
@@GreenTechTown Love all your videos!
New subscriber, loving the way you explain things. Family of tradesman here, Electrician myself, so watching/listening to your instructions makes me warm and fuzzy. Loving the ideas and simplicity to make amazing things. This is becoming a lost art, so thanks for keeping it alive.
Awesome, welcome aboard, and thanks for the support :D
Adding back-up washers to those pop-rivets that don't already have metal backing would help prevent them from pulling through the relatively soft plastic. Good video for a good project!
Tank im srilanka
Their still really weak though.
How about a thin sheet of metal strip around the the whole door?
Just came across your channel! I will be showing support
Thanks for the support!
I made this one with some changes from other videos. However thankfully I DID NOT put half inch holes all over for aeration, as some videos recommend, but instead put 8" dia .holes at each end like in this video with aluminum screening over them sealed at any gaps with construction adhesive. These barrels can become a housefly breeding mecca, and half inch holes would allow uninterrupted travel.
FYI - Use a washer with your pop-rivets to make them more secure. They are less likely to pull through.
Good tip. I was thinking the same thing.
If you get the large head rivets and can put the head on the plastic side it should work without washers.
Thank you for this video. My wife and I are expanding our garden this spring and this compost will be perfect for that.
Perfect. Exactly what I am looking for.
Nice little project
Dude, I've seen quite a few videos with designs and DIY but yours is best by far! I've subscribed, liked and notifications are on; now I'm headed to part 1 - the stand! I like your philosophy 'try it' and it takes a big Man to admit what didn't work out and the oversights like position of the castors. And I really liked your attention to detail - usually background music is annoying but you've got this dialled!
This design looks amazing. Putting this on my very long list of “To Do”
good craftmanship!
You are so detail oriented. I love it.
Beautiful work, really like how your OCD kicked in because that's how I would want to craft it. Very well done.
Great video! A few tips to make this build faster and WAY less expensive. First off, ditch the expensive stainless hardware. The whole project can be put together with 2 different length aluminum pop-rivets and washers. The toggle clamps included, just rivet from the inside. The other thing is temporarily rivet the latches and hinge before cutting out the door. One rivet in each corner will hold everything in place while you drill the rest of the holes. It just takes a few seconds to drill out each temporary rivet. The door has to line up if done this way.
Nice tumbler! If you do your homework, you will learn the oxygen introduced by tumbling is consumed in about 30 minutes. Therefore turning every 2-3 days is not enough. I recommend once per day as a minimum. I do composting on a much larger scale, but have three tumblers for filling in any gaps in production. With tight control on all parameters, I can finish a batch in five weeks when I turn them twice per day.
Thank you, I have a rotating tumbler and was unable to find any info regarding how often to turn it. 👍
Any way to automate the tumbling process..
Man, this is a master's piece of work, bravo! What I do instead is dump some compost-to-be on the ground and kick at it every couple of weeks.
My guy went hard on this build. Great job fam.
You film your videos in such as way so to let us visual learners understand what you’re doing. Thank you for your professional videos!
Excellent design! I especially like the use of the rivets and your simple, but totally man response "I wanted to experiment using one". Never let a good project than can net new tools go to waste. This is also a good design for a bokashi soil factory.
Excellent instruction! Thanks.
So ridiculously over engineered. Simply beautiful. You can’t buy one this nice.
Nice build sir! Thanks!
Love your craftsmanship!
Thanks! :D
They make stainless steel pop rivets and poop rivet washers. And extended nose piece for the pop rivet gun. Items that are not going to have a lot of stress or vibration pop rivets are an excellent choice for fastening. A thin piece of sheet metal will form to the outside of barrel and give firm edge to draw lines. Great job just a few suggestions.
Vary well done!
My 2 cents. A half moon sheet of plywood at either end would be better than the blocks to stop it from falling off table. and the half moons would allow access to the screw on on Gama cover to add material. Half moons would also allow a pvc handle to turn barrel at other end. Overall great job though.
Adding a solar powered motor would be the cherry on top, great video!
Great idea!
Beautiful
Smashed that jazz.
Well done.
Nice build. Excellent narration. Good crying.
Great instructions and inspiration! My wife wants to start gardening and I would love to build this for her! Thanks for the thorough and to the point video.
Excellent work. Small idea for improvement. At 12 minutes 56 seconds, we could fit a roller that rests on the lid and the underside of the plastic bowl to make the movement even smoother when the bowl is rotated.
Impressive great graphics, and audio
Thanks!
This is an awesome compost design, you did a great job in building it, thanks for sharing
Thanks for the feedback Mr. Skipper!
Learned alot, thank you!!!
Outstanding. Straight to the point and very doable.
Oh woah, using fixed castor wheels is a great idea for the rotating drum! omg i need to do this, I've just made a big pile off to the side of my yard this whole time-
Good video. A lot of information. Thanks
You are quite talented. Great handy man for your family.
Absolutely one of the best videos. Great instructions and materials list. Thank you! Not sure how to send a picture...
Great Job, thx from Germany, Friesland ❤
An very well job done
Fantastic video, Robert. Just what I needed.
Well that was the best video I've seen on this subject
You, sir, are a genius! I've subscribed to your channel if for no other reason than to watch a genius at work -- well, and to inspire my dear partner to complete projects for me.
Great video and SO GLAD you include some mistakes :D I love the simplicity.
Very smart idea!
Really good step by step guide.
Excellent!
Awsome video. Thank you!
Nice job!
Very nicely done!
Thanks!
should do a follow up video on things you like/don't like about that design and show us some compost from the project! well done sir ~
Awesome video
Great Project, and really good video!
Thanks Dennis!
I’m really enjoying your videos. Fantastic tutorials and attention to quality and detail! Thank you so much for sharing your skill and knowledge.
This the best one ive seen!!!! Thank you
Great video. I love the way you explained the steps of the project. It’s a smart idea to measure the curve with a paper and putting the wheel barrel under the compost barrel. Liked and subscribed. Thank you.
Great job! I like the attention to detail!
Fantastic build video! Thanks for posting.
Is best to use backup washers when using pop rivets in soft materials.
Thanks for a great video! I particularly liked how you provided links to all of your material/tool sources.
I learned a new thing today. Thank you.
Let’s see it compost!
Will do!
Excellent work..👍way better than store bought..
Great video. Well planned and produced. Looking forward to doing this project!
Genius. Nice design
I'm glad that you included mistakes and how to make corrections. Hreat project.
great ways to make diy compos tumbler. thanks for sharing this video.
Well thought, designed and executed. The composter looks great!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge; we love your Chanel.
God bless you😃
FANTAST!C Brother
GOD Bless you and yours
Well done my friend.. well done
This is great!
This was an awesome video, the commentary was clear and easy to understand. Good work, thank you very much
Whoever thought of using the PVC tumblers - genius.
That's awesome! Great work, dude!
Thanks Jason!
Great video Robert! I will share it with my wife to get her onboard with the all the wonderful new tools I get to buy to complete the project. Our water here doesn’t care if my aeration holes are level or symmetrical, so I’ll save a few minutes and jab 1/4” holes with reckless abandon, and no where near my castor wheels. I’ll also build two so one can finish cooking off while the other is getting loaded with daily kitchen scraps. thanks!
awesome video
Nice video, good job! Thanks!
Thanks for the feedback!
Excellent video for those looking to build their own.. 👍
Just subbed! Very clever idea
your barrel is awesome thank you
Thanks Bobby!
Excellent video. Thanks for sharing!
Thx a lot bud, I really liked the way you reinforced the opening. I've seen many of them without it and it really becomes ugly
This is outstanding. Thanks.
Excellent compost Engineering
Great ideas and approaches! Your perspective on all aspects is welcome, including composting tips!
Thanks Bryan!
Dude, this is amazing.
Really well done. Thank you for sharing. Now all you need is a frame of mesh for the top of your wheelbarrow to screen out any composted material that's bigger than you want.
Since it needs some watering, you could add a water probe through the screened hole with a ball valve, or even just a funnel to pour into.
Very nice composter