Homemade Soil Screener/sifter: This soil screener features springs and hinges made from old car tires so there is no need for regular steel springs and metal hinges (and the major hassle mounting them). The screen actually "floats" on rubber. The screener is sized and designed t…
I'm surprised by how often I reach for the sifter now that I have one. The quality of the compost (and soil) is so much nicer after getting sifted, it just makes me want to keep sifting. In addition to sifting compost for the garden and for friends, I planted about 30 perennials this spring and prepared all the sites by digging a hole and si…
I built to screen topsoil that I pushed into a pile for the new house build . I did find a gravel deposit on the property and have only put that stuff through it so far and was able to get about 25-30 yards of gravel in 2hours …
Learn how to make a soil sifter that takes the weight off your back with these plans for a wheeled sifting box in a frame. Sifting your soil is an excellent way to refine the foundation...
A DIY soil sifter is simple to make and effective in removing unwanted debris while aerating the soil. Here's how I build mine: Materials Needed : I use wood for the frame and hardware cloth for the sifting surface.
A soil sifter is a screen attached to a frame. The screen lets fine soil particles through and traps debris above. Usually, the screen is made of metal wire mesh with small holes. The frame is …
Our solution was to construct a soil sifter that fits on top of a garden cart. When the cart is filled with raised garden soil mix, we use our garden tractor to tow it from behind to the barn to our garden next to the house. The same …
Below is the HomeMade Rotary Trommel Screen by Ken: "I had need for about 6 cubic yards of broken stone to level a steep area on my property. Because rain water flowed through the area, I wanted just stone, no …
By following the step-by-step process outlined in this article, you have learned how to gather the necessary materials, construct the frame, attach the screening material, add support legs, incorporate handles and wheels for …
