Thank you for posting this video. Nice job. I've been building mine, in my head, for several years. It has many elements similar to yours. A cheap drill is absolutely the way to go. For that matter, I plan to keep a new spare(or two) on hand at all times.
I first had a jig saw moving the table. If I could've found a way to tame it, I think I would have stuck with it. It was just too inconsistent. Thank you for your input, and good luck on yours!
I absolutely love this. I was planning on building something similar this summer, but this is basic excellence and a step above what I was thinking. Well done sir!
This by far simplifies the process SO MUCH. I’ve modified my own design numerous times as it slides back an forth, but the bump action looks like it deals with wet castings extremely well!!! Thanks for getting my brain unstuck.
Dude!!!!! This could not have come at a better time. Had a fire do have to rebuild from the ground up, house and wormry. The original sifter that I built was ok base on a reciprocal saw and never worked as envisioned. This has serious prospects!!!! Thanks
I wondered if your cam was just a circle with a hole offset from the center, or perhaps something more fancy... like an egg-shapes profile sorta like you see in automobile camshafts, or perhaps even a seashell shaped profile that would cause a more sudden jolting action. Looks to me like the simple approach gave you some great results 👍🏻
Hope to see more videos from you in the future! I'm not ready to build a power sifter. I'm just a home vermicomposter so I don't mind if my castings aren't sifted. But this is an impressive design. ~ Sandra
This is great! I was thinking of building a similar design but using vibration… an easy hack you can test for noise reduction, try some thin weather strips on the underside of the bracket so it’s not metal on metal.. Might also try the same to dampen the wood on wood noise. Again, great work! I appreciate the video!
Thank you, I appreciate the feedback. The more noise reduction I've tested, the less effective the "thump" is to clear the screens and keep things moving. I suspect I could play with the angle more to compensate.
You can probably put a dimmer switch on the drill to control the speed more easily. Great build I was looking for hardware cloth today to build a sifter
@@that1guydoesthings I'd caution that idea. The drill is designed to run on the full 110/115v AC. Choking down the volt supply could do damage to the drill.
Would love to see a plan/ design of this looks great I just started with red wrigglers and was think of doing something like but yours is far better than what I thought of
Very cool idea, if i ever start making enough of the stuff I'll give this a try. The one looked up was very very expensive. Sub for future worm content
Thanks Frank. I had springs and rubber bumpers that made it very quite, found the thud helps knock material thru the screens and prevents plugging. I will make a better build video soon w more dimensions.
How think was the metal you chose to work with I'm thinking of trying to use 29 gauge flashing. I've never worked with metal couldn't find any videos going over the basics but I think it shouldn't be to tricky . 😅
Menards, but most local hardware stores carry 24"×24" pieces. Notice the seam, I had to use the off cut to get the length I needed. Turned out the off cut was almost exactly what I needed to make up the difference.
Gidday mate, I am on my way to the hardware store for most of the materials, but wanted to ask you which drill to buy? I think you said an industrial one, but not sure which. Maybe you could tell me your drill and I will just get that one. Thanks in advance
Mine is a Skil brand. If you are getting one dedicated for the job I would get a cheap corded drill. If you intend to use it for more than the sifter I would spend a little more and get battery powered. Maybe ask some friends, good chance someone has an old one laying around you could try out.
@@that1guydoesthings Well I copied everything you did and made the hole thing including the sifting trays. However I have run into a problem. I have put 5 nuts and 5 washers on in total, but when the drill is turned on every things works perfectly for a minute and then I notice that the rod is moving down away from the drill and the nuts are undoing. I have never used nuts and washers before and looked on google and I think maybe I need a spring washer. But if so how many. Can you please give me some help . The rest is perfect and it works just like yours except for that one problem. Thanks, laurie
@laurie bareham the nuts holding the rod in place are Nylocks. It is a nut w a small nylon insert to keep them in place on the rod. The two clamping the cam are regular. It's a bit of a dance getting them on, goes quicker if you can use the drill to turn the rod while holding the nut with a wrench or other tool. It's obvious I need to do a better job in my videos on the details. If you need I could make a video later. Thank you.
Yes. If you have trouble getting the drill to tighten onto the threaded rod tight enough, you can grind two flat spots on the threaded rod for a better bite.
That are the heights on the front and back legs. Sweet built! This is the best design I have found anywhere!! Thank you for sharing!
Front are 16", rear 24". Thank you very much, I appreciate it!
Great idea on that ''holesaw CAM''. Never thought of that, Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Nice video indeed. Must give it a go. Thank you 🙋♂️
Thank you for posting this video. Nice job. I've been building mine, in my head, for several years. It has many elements similar to yours. A cheap drill is absolutely the way to go. For that matter, I plan to keep a new spare(or two) on hand at all times.
I first had a jig saw moving the table. If I could've found a way to tame it, I think I would have stuck with it. It was just too inconsistent. Thank you for your input, and good luck on yours!
I love this build. I'm a great fan of all DIY amateur engineering.
Thank you Chris. I'm the same, it's fun to see creative minds solve problems.
Very clever man I think I will give this build a try!!!
That's what I want to hear! Thank you and feel free to reach out with question.
Fantastic idea - and you’re right, those machines are hideously expensive. Would love to see some plans, even if they cost a few bucks.
Will have to see if I can draw up some simple plans. Thank you.
Very nice setup. Well thought out and it will save hours of work for others.
Thank you.
I absolutely love this. I was planning on building something similar this summer, but this is basic excellence and a step above what I was thinking. Well done sir!
I'm glad the video is helping. Thanks for watching and the sub!
This by far simplifies the process SO MUCH. I’ve modified my own design numerous times as it slides back an forth, but the bump action looks like it deals with wet castings extremely well!!! Thanks for getting my brain unstuck.
Love the whole set-up 😮 my first worms are already on the way, im way too excited) much love from Ukraine, you are an inspiration ❤
Thank you so much! Good luck on your worm journey! Any questions, feel free to ask.
Thanks for the look into your system
Thanks for watching!
Great idea, thx for sharing.
Ingenious my friend! Thank you.
Thank you!
Wow great design! I was looking at ways to change my sifter from a recip saw to a drill. I might try this out!
Thank you! I remember watching yours when brainstorming for mine!
Dude!!!!! This could not have come at a better time. Had a fire do have to rebuild from the ground up, house and wormry. The original sifter that I built was ok base on a reciprocal saw and never worked as envisioned. This has serious prospects!!!! Thanks
@@that1guydoesthings Glad to hear!
Nice rig 👍🏻 Thanks for the demo
I've watched hours of your videos! Thank you for watching and putting out the videos you do! They were quite helpful when I started.
I wondered if your cam was just a circle with a hole offset from the center, or perhaps something more fancy... like an egg-shapes profile sorta like you see in automobile camshafts, or perhaps even a seashell shaped profile that would cause a more sudden jolting action. Looks to me like the simple approach gave you some great results 👍🏻
Great job!!
Thank you!
Very interesting design!
Hope to see more videos from you in the future! I'm not ready to build a power sifter. I'm just a home vermicomposter so I don't mind if my castings aren't sifted. But this is an impressive design.
~ Sandra
Thank you! I will try to post more soon. I have a couple things I'd like to share with the community.
Great job.😎
Thanks AJ!
You could sell the plans for this very easily
I am learning CAD, hopefully I can post some soon. Thank you!
@@that1guydoesthingshave you posted the plans?
Thank you for this honestly
Thanks for watching and the comment, makes making the videos worth it to know they are helping.
This is great! I was thinking of building a similar design but using vibration… an easy hack you can test for noise reduction, try some thin weather strips on the underside of the bracket so it’s not metal on metal.. Might also try the same to dampen the wood on wood noise. Again, great work! I appreciate the video!
Thank you, I appreciate the feedback. The more noise reduction I've tested, the less effective the "thump" is to clear the screens and keep things moving. I suspect I could play with the angle more to compensate.
Yeah, vibration motors are only $20-$30. I happen to have one and a whole lot of drills.
Great work. Looks like it would work as a gold drywasher.
Thank you. My father in law uses it for his artifact hunting hobby, he seems to like it.
The man's a genius. Nice setup mate. And are the worms OK to go through that much vibration / disruption like that?
You can probably put a dimmer switch on the drill to control the speed more easily. Great build I was looking for hardware cloth today to build a sifter
Thank you. A dimmer switch is a good idea. I will incorporate at some point.
@@that1guydoesthings I'd caution that idea. The drill is designed to run on the full 110/115v AC. Choking down the volt supply could do damage to the drill.
Outstanding
Thank you!
Nice work
Thank you!
great build! could you elaborate on why the screen with the round holes is used for ENCs?
Haha I love it. Nice invention
Thank you!
Would love to see a plan/ design of this looks great I just started with red wrigglers and was think of doing something like but yours is far better than what I thought of
Thank you! Will see if I can get some plans drawn up.
@@that1guydoesthings thank you I’d be very interested in that
Genius!
Thank you!
cool man!
Thank you!
Nice!
Thanks!
👍👍👍
Thank you!
Very cool idea, if i ever start making enough of the stuff I'll give this a try. The one looked up was very very expensive. Sub for future worm content
Thank you very much!
Genius
respect
I Appreciate it!
This is great, need some dimensions or sketch, my brain is already working on noise reduction and I think I have it with a simple modification.
Thanks Frank. I had springs and rubber bumpers that made it very quite, found the thud helps knock material thru the screens and prevents plugging. I will make a better build video soon w more dimensions.
Interesting way to get multiple sizes in one pass.
It does the trick! Thanks for watching!
How think was the metal you chose to work with I'm thinking of trying to use 29 gauge flashing. I've never worked with metal couldn't find any videos going over the basics but I think it shouldn't be to tricky . 😅
24 guage sheet metal. Making some cardboard templates may save you some headache. Thanks for watching!
cool
Thank you!
Dude, where did you find that 3/16” screen in that length???
Menards, but most local hardware stores carry 24"×24" pieces. Notice the seam, I had to use the off cut to get the length I needed. Turned out the off cut was almost exactly what I needed to make up the difference.
@@that1guydoesthings Thank you most kindly!
Gidday mate, I am on my way to the hardware store for most of the materials, but wanted to ask you which drill to buy? I think you said an industrial one, but not sure which.
Maybe you could tell me your drill and I will just get that one.
Thanks in advance
Mine is a Skil brand. If you are getting one dedicated for the job I would get a cheap corded drill. If you intend to use it for more than the sifter I would spend a little more and get battery powered. Maybe ask some friends, good chance someone has an old one laying around you could try out.
@@that1guydoesthings Well I copied everything you did and made the hole thing including the sifting trays. However I have run into a problem.
I have put 5 nuts and 5 washers on in total, but when the drill is turned on every things works perfectly for a minute and then I notice that the rod is moving down away from the drill and the nuts are undoing.
I have never used nuts and washers before and looked on google and I think maybe I need a spring washer. But if so how many. Can you please give me some help .
The rest is perfect and it works just like yours except for that one problem.
Thanks, laurie
@laurie bareham the nuts holding the rod in place are Nylocks. It is a nut w a small nylon insert to keep them in place on the rod. The two clamping the cam are regular. It's a bit of a dance getting them on, goes quicker if you can use the drill to turn the rod while holding the nut with a wrench or other tool.
It's obvious I need to do a better job in my videos on the details. If you need I could make a video later. Thank you.
So the rod is straight into the drill?
Yes. If you have trouble getting the drill to tighten onto the threaded rod tight enough, you can grind two flat spots on the threaded rod for a better bite.
The drill is much better than the Sawzall. Way less strain on the tool. I can't see a Sawzall lasting long at all.
I started w a jig saw to operate the table, it was not happy lol.
A small vibrator motor would do the job better for sure
Not according to my testing, but thank you.
Do you have any plans for sale
Negative, but I will be doing a build video since people are asking. Thank you.
Make me one ???
Sure, where am I shipping it?
Genius!
Thanks Jim!