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Cheryl Isaak · 10-08-2009, 02:44 AM posted to rec.gardens

On 8/9/09 6:12 PM, in article ,
"Phisherman" wrote:

On Sun, 9 Aug 2009 11:20:38 -0700 (PDT), Brandy
wrote:

Hey Everyone,
I have been seeing someone by the name of Smile Champ posting messages
about his new Mr. Sifter. Has any one tried it or checked it out? I
just wanted an opinion of what everyone else thought before thinking
about getting one for myself.
...

It is so easy and inexpensive to make a custom screen, why buy one? I
made one from 2x4s and 1/2" hardware cloth. Used rabbet-jointed
corners, wood-glued, and nailed thin strips of wood over the hardware
cloth edges. I used an oil finish. It is going on its 15th year of
heavy use. No rust, but I store it in the garage. You may want to
make more than one with different size hardware cloth. My sifter
dimensions were determined on how it rests on top of the wheelbarrow.
Use galvanized or SS nails. Butt joints can be used if you reinforce
the corners with metal shelf brackets. Sifting compost through this
sifter makes fluffy gardener's black gold.

Love mine to pieces. The 1/4 inch hardware cloth might have been overkill,
but I don't know that I care too much.

Cheryl