I made a replacement stand for the compost bin - with dovetails!
The base is dovetailed at the corners and the uprights are lapped in. I have to complicate everything.
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dovetails in construction lumber. This makes me happy.
I've never tried dovetails, I could only hope to do as well. I'd probably just do a corner brace and call it done, though.
After my first dovetail, i bought a jig for my router
god i love dovetails
Same here! The wood is thick and really wet right from the hardware store. I cut the joinery using panel saws because the teeth of my back saws were too fine. It came out pretty good, even if it's utilitarian.
Fingers crossed they stay straight on you as they dry out.
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I had that same compost tumbler, and the frame rusted away on mine as well!
Is the concept any good ?
It was okay. It composted well, but it was a little bit of a pain to get the compost out through the door. Probably better than a static composter.
how are these. I have seen them but don't know anyone that has used them.
I prefer the freestanding ones that are open to the ground for drainage and microorganism migration.
That makes sense. Im in a condo though and I have contemplated them at times. Granted atm I can't get one but hopefully the future opens up options for me. One of the things though is im not sure what I would do with it if it worked out given at best I just have a few potted plants.
Ours is 11 cu ft or about 82 gal and for a household of two it would take years to fill if not using any compost β we havenβt used much in our raised beds and in almost eight years, thereβs still plenty of space.
thank you. that is good to know as we are two. Do you think it would fit on a balcony?
They might have a newer model by now, but the tubular frame on this one was junk. It always wanted to fold up on itself, and it rusted away in the weather.
no I mean the rolling compost bins in general. I only ever experienced piles. Obviously its easier to mix but im just sorta wondering how convenient it feels. assuming you did piles at some point of course. if not then it may be hard to relate.
are you going to stain it or put linseed oil on it? or just let it age?
It's pressure treated and it's going to sit out exposed 24/7, so it's just going to turn grey :-(
May want to sit it on some gravel or concrete then a standard 24 is not graded for constant ground exposure it's going to rot quicker. You need something beefier like a 66 if setting in dirt.
At least that's going from memory
Thank you - good catch! I'm not at all sophisticated about PT lumber. I'll prop it up on some of those pavers there.
Did you add pressure treat sealer to the cut ends? If not, I'd recommend doing so as it'll add quite a few years of life to it.
I didn't know there was such a thing. I'll check it out next time I'm at the hardware store.
I really should round over the tops of the uprights so they don't absorb as much rain, but sealer would definitely help.
Or just put a metal jar lit or something on it? Have seen this done on fence posts, which of course better fit the shape.