DIY Lawn Leveling Drag

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  • Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
  • #lawncare #lawnleveling #diy #topdressing #kentuckybluegrass #lawncarenut
    My lawn leveling rake was placed on back order and I have 9 tons of sand to throw down before the weather gets HOT. So I grabbed some 2x4s from lawns and scrap wood from the garage and made a 4x4 foot lawn leveling drag within 30 minutes.
    You'll need:
    Screws
    2 Eye Hooks
    1 4x4 cut in half
    3 2x4s cut in half
    1 Rope
    1 carabiner
    Credit to ‪@JasonSeiberlich‬ for the design concept.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 46

  • @stevejuststuff2779
    @stevejuststuff2779 Рік тому +7

    When your baby girl asked to play in the sand it flooded my memory of days like that. My girl is leaving for college and I can't even tell you how much I miss those little voices and simple days we used to share. Enjoy every minute dad it goes by in a flash. Good video.

    • @MatsDawson
      @MatsDawson  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for sharing that, Steve. I once read the terrifying fact that you'll pick up your child for the final time, and you won't even realize it. So I try my best to enjoy the moment the best I can.

  • @ActiveJoe
    @ActiveJoe 2 роки тому +2

    Clever DIY - I'm thinking to use a relativity newer pallet with some weight on it. Thanks for posting and sharing - all the best and God Bless. 🙏❤🇺🇸

    • @MatsDawson
      @MatsDawson  2 роки тому +1

      I wish you luck. Let me know how it works.

    • @RockyJayyy
      @RockyJayyy Рік тому

      Have you tried using a pallet?

    • @MatsDawson
      @MatsDawson  Рік тому +1

      No, my concern was durability and weight. I did an absolute ton of going around to spread the sand out

  • @griffturfcare5061
    @griffturfcare5061 2 роки тому +1

    Get em Matt!

  • @patriciadawson3613
    @patriciadawson3613 2 роки тому +1

    "Hey Daddy can I go on the sand?" 😆🥰

  • @Striperman
    @Striperman 2 роки тому +1

    I would say it was a success too. Nice work. I want to know if I can play in the sand too 😁

  • @d_range211
    @d_range211 2 роки тому +3

    Maybe add some weights on that pallet?

    • @MatsDawson
      @MatsDawson  2 роки тому +2

      Ya I ended up taking my concrete drain pad and putting it on. It worked fine without but worked a bit better with the weight. Thanks for dropping a comment!

  • @hockeynutt9434
    @hockeynutt9434 10 місяців тому +2

    Excellent DIY hack. I am trying to figure out how to cover grass seed after spreading, do you think this unit you built would work?
    I have one acre, raking it in by hand is not an option.

    • @MatsDawson
      @MatsDawson  10 місяців тому +1

      Hmmmm. I'm not sure. Are you spreading on bare dirt?

    • @hockeynutt9434
      @hockeynutt9434 10 місяців тому +2

      Yes I will be. Cleared the land, now ready for seed@@MatsDawson

    • @MatsDawson
      @MatsDawson  10 місяців тому +2

      @@hockeynutt9434 ya, I think that would work pretty well or a weighted chain link fence.

  • @kieronvaladere
    @kieronvaladere Рік тому +2

    Hey, awesome job. What type of sand did you use

  • @OOICU812
    @OOICU812 Рік тому +3

    Looks like a shipping pallet.

    • @MatsDawson
      @MatsDawson  Рік тому +1

      Not to far off in dimensions but overall heavier and more durable as it rides the ground.

  • @tau_tv
    @tau_tv Рік тому +2

    if you did this again, would you change anything? planning to build one as well

    • @MatsDawson
      @MatsDawson  Рік тому +2

      Good question, if anything I would build it maybe 30 percent wider. It worked really well for my purposes. I kept it for future use if that tells you anything

  • @adamthewoodworker2571
    @adamthewoodworker2571 2 роки тому +2

    Hi. Would this only work if the wood planks are totally flat?

    • @MatsDawson
      @MatsDawson  2 роки тому +2

      I would say mostly flat is fine

  • @SuperTA329
    @SuperTA329 2 роки тому +2

    I havent had the balls to use 100% sand yet. Maybe next year.

    • @MatsDawson
      @MatsDawson  2 роки тому +3

      I had them and now that I've done it.... I'm scared lol

    • @Striperman
      @Striperman 2 роки тому +1

      @@MatsDawson and now you don't ? 🤔😂

    • @MatsDawson
      @MatsDawson  2 роки тому

      @@Striperman yup balls are gone now I'm just nervous lol. It'll be fineeeeee

  • @donaldsmckenzie8227
    @donaldsmckenzie8227 Місяць тому

    How much horsepower is your lawn mower?

    • @MatsDawson
      @MatsDawson  Місяць тому +1

      @@donaldsmckenzie8227 22hp

    • @donaldsmckenzie8227
      @donaldsmckenzie8227 Місяць тому +1

      ​@MatsDawson Great...I have the same
      ..Briggs and Stratton 22hp
      Thank you

    • @MatsDawson
      @MatsDawson  Місяць тому

      I don't have any issues with bogging down when I do this.

  • @mikehillstrom7610
    @mikehillstrom7610 6 місяців тому +2

    So you made a pallet drag! Why not use a pallet?

    • @MatsDawson
      @MatsDawson  6 місяців тому

      This is about 4x heavier than a pallet

    • @michaelsacy
      @michaelsacy 5 місяців тому +2

      Not everyone has a pallet lying around

    • @MatsDawson
      @MatsDawson  5 місяців тому +1

      Plus a pallet isn't heavy enough.

    • @tommcnally3646
      @tommcnally3646 4 місяці тому +1

      Just put weights on a pallet

  • @stefanovepi
    @stefanovepi Рік тому +8

    You should have let your daughter play in the sand. Leveling a lawn is so much less important than letting her have fun on a sand pile.

    • @MatsDawson
      @MatsDawson  Рік тому +3

      Haha you are 100 percent correct and both of my kids had a couple of weeks of playing on the sand pile. We also moved some that sand into their sand box. So I'm with you 100 percent. We have the same approach to the lawn, it should be for fun and play. I appreciate your comment!!

    • @rambofan1
      @rambofan1 Рік тому +2

      It’s all fun and games til the kids playing with kitty roca

    • @MatsDawson
      @MatsDawson  Рік тому

      Lol

    • @213BRANDONP
      @213BRANDONP Рік тому +1

      I dont recommend it those piles are a cats favorite litter box

    • @Deleted21L5P
      @Deleted21L5P 8 місяців тому

      Shut up Karen , go back to playing in your weeds and stickers . Use men want green grass