Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Compost Bin To Make

 Compost Bin

 **This blogger recommend Cedar Wood but others will work.
How to build the ultimate composting system




























Successful organic gardeners rely on compost to improve soil’s fertility and moisture management, nourish helpful soil microbes, and inoculate against destructive ones. This three-bin system is a compost factory that efficiently pumps out heaps of finished black gold in just weeks, rather than the months you wait for the hands-off approach to work. Made from rot-resistant cedar, our ultimate compost bin features removable front planks, and a clean look that allows for good air movement. You can build it in just a few hours.
 http://www.organicgardening.com/learn-and-grow/ultimate-compost-bin
 
What you need:
  • Saw
  • Drill
  • Measuring tape
  • 2 boxes of wood screws (2" and 2 1/2")
  • Mallet or sledgehammer
  • 4' x 4' metal fence posts with screw holes
  • Staple gun and staples
  • 36' x 3' wire netting (chicken wire or a stronger material with similar-size openings)
 Wood:
            Dimensions                   Quantity
  • 1" x 6" x 12'                         7
  • 1" x 6" x 10'                         9           
  • 1" x 2" x 10'                         2
  • 2" x 6" x 10'                         2           
  • 2" x 6" x 12'                         2           
  • 2" x 4" x 12'                         2

Cut list for wood:
  • Removable planks: Cut 4 of the 1 x 6 x 12s into 12 pieces, 3'7 1/2" each
  • Uprights (for end and middle panels): Cut the 2 x 4 x 12s into 8 pieces, 2'10 1/2" each
  • Side slats: Cut the 1 x 6 x 10s into 18 pieces, 4'6" each
  • Front and back supports: Cut the 2 x 6 x 12s into 8 pieces, 2'10 1⁄2" each
  • Bottom pieces: Cut the 2 x 6 x 10s into 4 pieces, 4'9" each
  • Plank supports: Cut the 1 x 2 x 10s into 6 pieces, 2'10 1/2" each
  • Back slats: Use the 3 remaining uncut 1 x 6 x 12s

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