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Old 24-03-2005, 05:24 PM
Phisherman
 
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Default Great new tool for Composting, Topsoil and mulching

On Thu, 24 Mar 2005 10:21:36 -0500, "ideasimages"
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This new innovative tool allows you to screen your own topsoil, mulch and
compost with the cleaned product left in your wheelbarrow. snip


Nothing "innocative" about a screen. It's easy to build your own
from inexpensive materials from your DIY. I used pine 2x4s, furring
strips, waterproof carpenter's glue, 1/2" hardware cloth, deck
screws, nails and heavy-duty staples. Size the frame such that it is
supported on top of your wheel barrow. I used rabbet joints on the
corners for added strength. Nail furring strips over the hardware
cloth edges after stapling the hardware cloth to the frame. I applied
a coat of decking varnish to protect the wood. I screen soil,
compost, peat moss, etc with it. Great for mixing too. My screen is
surviving its 11th year of heavy use.