How To Build a Worm Casting Compost Sifter
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 มิ.ย. 2024
- Chris Fietzer shows step by step how to build a portable worm casting separator and compost sifter for under $75, and then he does a quick demo at the end of the video. Detailed purchase list and cut listing are broken out below. If you like this video, be sure to leave a comment or give a thumbs up.
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PURCHASE LIST:
(paint section)
4 - Five gallon buckets
(bldg materials)
1 - roll 1/2 inch mesh that is 24" wide (need 40 inches in length minimum)
1 - roll 1/4 inch mesh that is 24" wide (if using additional screen sizes)
1 - roll 1/8 inch mesh that is 24" wide (if using additional screen sizes)
(plumbing)
10 - 1 inch PVC 90 degree elbows
9 - 1 inch PVC Tee fittings
5 - 1 inch PVC end caps
4 - 1 inch PVC pipe 10 foot lengths
2 - 1 inch PVC 45 degree fittings
1 - 1 inch PVC cross fitting (4-way cross)
1 - 1 inch PVC coupling
1 - 1 1/4 inch PVC pipe 5 foot length
1 - bottle PVC Primer (clear looks neater)
1 - bottle PVC Cement
(hardware)
8 - #8-32 x 1/2 inch machine screws w/nuts
8 - #8 fender washers
15 - #10-24 x 2 inch machine screws w/nuts (option - 4 of these are used for legs)
5 - #10-24 wing nuts (option - 4 are used for legs and 1 is used for axle)
6 - #10 fender washers
1 - 1/4-20 all thread (need 26 inches minimum)
12 - 1/4-20 lock nuts
8 - 1/4 inch washers
2 - 48 inch bungee cords (optional - needed if using additional screen sizes)
2 - small caribeener for bungee cords (optional - needed if using additional screen sizes)
(electrical)
1 - bag 8 inch black UV stabilized wire ties (zip ties - need 10-15 ties total)
(tools)
1 - 1 3/8 inch hole saw with arbor amzn.to/2woCfrG
CUT LIST:
-1 INCH PVC PIPE-
2 @ 13 1/2 inches (cross leg supports)
10 @ 6 inches (handle and chassis corners)
1 @ 41 1/2 inches (axle)
2 @ 29 inches (chassis sides)
12 @ 3 inches (leg feet and chassis leg slip nipples)
2 @ 21 inches (infeed legs)
2 @ 24 1/2 inches (outfeed legs)
2 @ 2 inches (outfeed leg 45 degree nipples
1 @ 7 inch (portion of handle that gets screwed to axle coupling)
-1 1/4 INCH PVC PIPE-
4 @ 6 inches (Legs slip attachment fittings)
1 @ 3 7/8 inches (handle spinner)
-BUCKETS-
2 @ 7 inches from top rim
2 @ remove bottoms and cut lengthwise
-SCREENS-
1 @ 40 inches long for each size mesh
PARTS BY COMPONENT:
-INFEED LEG-
4 - 1 inch PVC @ 3 inches (feet)
2 - 1 inch PVC @ 21 inches (legs)
1 - 1 inch PVC @ 13 1/2 inches (cross leg support)
2 - 1 inch PVC end caps
2 - 1 inch PVC 90 degree elbows
2 - 1 inch PVC Tee fittings
2 - #10-24 2 inch machine screws w/nuts
4 - #10 machine screw washers
-OUTFEED LEG-
4 - 1 inch PVC @ 3 inches (feet)
2 - 1 inch PVC @ 24 1/2 inches (legs)
1 - 1 inch PVC @ 13 1/2 inches (cross leg support)
2 - 1 inch PVC end caps
2 - 1 inch PVC 90 degree elbows
2 - 1 inch PVC Tee fittings
2 - #10-24 2 inch machine screws w/nuts
4 - #10 machine screw washers
-CHASSIS-
8 - 1 inch PVC @ 6 inches (corners)
4 - 1 inch PVC @ 3 inches (nipples between 45 degree and 1 1/4 inch leg slip)
4 - 1 1/4 inch PVC @ 6 inches (leg slips)
2 - 1 inch PVC @ 2 inches (nipples between chassis leg Tee and 45 degree)
2 - 1 inch PVC @ 29 inches (sides)
4 - 1 inch PVC 90 degree elbows
4 - 1 inch PVC Tee fittings
2 - 1 inch PVC 45 degree elbows
1 - 1 inch PVC Tee fitting drilled for axle
1 - 1 inch PVC Cross fitting drilled for axle
11 - #10-24 2 inch machine screws w/nuts
16 - #10 machine screws washers
6 - #10 fender washers
1 - bag of 8 inch black UV stabilized wire ties (zip ties)
-HANDLE, AXLE, & SCREEN-
2 - 1 inch PVC @ 6 inches (handle)
1 - 1 inch PVC @ 41 1/2 inches (axle)
1 - 1 inch PVC @ 7 inches (length that connect handle to axle coupling)
1 - 1 1/4 inch PVC @ 3 7/8 inches (handle spinner)
1 - 1 inch PVC end cap
2 - 1 inch PVC 90 degree elbows
1 - 1 inch PVC coupling
2 - #10-24 2 inch machine screws w/nuts
4 - #10 machine screw washers
8 - #8-32 x 1/2 inch machine screws w/nuts
8 - #8 fender washers
1 - 1/4-20 all thread (need 26 inches min)
12 - 1/4-20 lock nuts
8 - 1/4 inch washers
2 - 48 inch bungee cords (if using additional screen sizes)
2 - small caribiner for bungee cords (if using additional screen sizes)
1 - 1/2 inch mesh 24 inches wide @ 40 inches long (for each size mesh)
TOOLS USED:
- miter saw (or pvc cutter) amzn.to/2of4TI1
- hack saw with metal cutting blade (could use jigsaw as well)
- tin snips or heavy duty scissors
- wire cutters
- tape measure
- 1 3/8 inch hole saw with arbor
- 3/8 inch drill
- 1/4 inch drill bit for all hardware except all thread
- 5/16 inch drill bit for 1/4 inch all thread pilot holes
- phillips screwdriver
- 7/16 inch wrench
- 3/8 inch wrench
- 7/16 inch socket and ratchet
- needlenose pliers
- vise grips (used while putting lock nuts on)
- tape
- dremel
- sandpaper - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
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you understood the assignment! The addition of chutes is GENIUS!! Thank you, we will build ours this week!
Hi Chris,
Mike Laine here from Mike's Trommel. What a great video you have presented. I thought it was well planned out and easy to follow. I have used the trommel for gold, gem stones, archeology, arrowhead retrieval, compost, worms, concrete sifting, aggregate classification and even chicken poop bagging! Every time I do a search I find another use. When I first designed it in 2009 the trommel was primarily targeting prospectors but soon branched out to many areas. I wanted a classifier that could be carried at least a mile away from the truck, along with a shovel, buckets, water and other gear in one trip without much effort. Motorizing it complicated the build with battery weight, motor, power cords, gearing, and engineering. I couldn't justify the use of sprayers, pumps, and hoses necessary to have a wash station either. KISS (Keep it Simple) has always been my aim. Besides, the hand crank is very easy to use. I like the all-thread and have built smaller trommels out of 3/4" PVC using it. If a prospector was to use all-thread I would advise installing two on each end of the barrel due to the extraordinary weight and density of rock. Again, I like your build and presentation.
PS. The mil rating on Home Depot (Homer Buckets) beats Lowe's hand down!
Cheers,
Mike Laine
mlaine.epizy.com/Trom
This is the most complete, detailed How-To video I have watched in 2 years! VERY nice job illustrating this build. Hope to explore more of your videos!
4 to 5 years later and I am so glad I built this! I use it all the time in my gardening and I enjoy using it. Go make one!
This is absolute genius!!! I wish you had more than 3 videos. Your step by step is extremely detailed. Thanks for posting this video. I know it took a lot of time. Well done!
Was looking at a stupidly expensive sifter and, even having to purchase a jigsaw, your compost sifter is miles ahead. Inspiring work, thank you very much.
Excellent video - clear, concise without unnecessary annoying chatter.
I would like you to make more videos like this. I liked how you walked us through the project step by step and gave us a list of items needed as well. Thank you for the time you invested in making this video, I appreciate that. God bless you.
That, my friend, is the darnest thing i have seen lately. Very well done
Thank you Chris for providing such valuable information with such expertise and articulate communication!!!!
Agreed...I've watched too many of these diy sifter videos and this is easily the best. Thank you.
Wow thats what i call perfection in Gardening!!! Thanks for sharing and many tasty vegetables from your garden!
This is the very best video of its type I have seen. It's given me the confidence to give it a go. Thanks for sharing.
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@@PlantedByChris did a video on using bushings for bearing. That way you can glue up and replace the bushings easily.
Excellent video, thank you!
When cutting all-thread, it's helpful to put the nuts on first, make the cut, then unscrew the nuts to force the threads back into shape. Grinding the end to a cone shape or using a fine file with a narrow edge to restore the thread groove can also help.
well done, editing is professional, information is concise, presentation is first class. WELL Done!
Best instructional video I've ever seen. Very direct and to the point. On my way to lowes hardware now.
Thank you for the ideas, the work, the demonstration, the step and parts list, and your genuine human decency. Bless you and hope to see you on the other side!
Thank you for this! The supply list, the clear video - great job!
I just finished building mine and it works great!
It takes about a day to build depending on the tools you have.
This was one of the best “How to” videos I have ever seen! Very well done.
Amazing design, excellent instructions and detailed purchase and cut lists. Very complete, truly appreciated!
Thanks for the build video. I started making Mike's Trommel but your idea for using threaded rod was a huge time saver. Some of his written instructions were unclear so it was great to have a video to follow. I made mine for about $85 Canadian.
I've watched a lot of harvester videos. I'll make this one. Simple and effective. Excellent!
Thank you.
Wow, nicely done! Clear, concise and very nice construction using readily available supplies. Thank you.
This is the best video I have ever seen on making your own screener. I am planning on following these instructions. I'll let you know how it goes.
By far the best video I have ever seen on the making if a trommel sifter!
Great Project ! Great Video ! Thanks for the step by step instructions Chris. Looking forward to see more of your work.
Awesome build! Love the attention to detail. This will be the one I build this year. Thanks for sharing.
This is so much efficient than other bucket trommels that I've seen! Excellent job buddy!
Beautiful work, Chris. Great project, nifty design, and I feel you hit the sweet spot between assuming we know everything you do, and over-describing the steps.
Dude you should be way proud of yourself for being so awesomely clever. Just a great elegant and simple design. I'm building one for my brother-in-law for Christmas he's going to be in worm heaven. Thanks for taking the time to put this out there in the universe.
This is wonderful. The changeable screen idea is brilliant. Thank you!
This video helps me a lot. This is by far the best DIY tutorial vid for worm casting separator. Good job chris
Wooooow Chris... I don't know what to say. THank you for taking so much time to go step by freaking step. Thank you
Watched this whole thing before reading the title, thought it was for prospecting gold....well it is now.
Lmao
It may work
Black gold
Thank you Chris. I will be starting mine soon. Looking forward to future projects.
I can't really complain about this video since it was free to me and 90% of the steps were demonstrated. Well done. I just finished mine and it worked great. Thanks so much for this demo!
Fantastic video. I'm going to make one of these with my students, and this is a near perfect reference. It's also the reason I'm going to build this sifter. Well done.
I made it! Its awesome!! Thank you so much for taking the time to do this, I appreciate it!
Great instruction! Love the simple detailed process. Thanks!
Kudos sir! I made screen-drawer suspended on an 8 ft frame that I was able to shake through 18 bushels in an afternoon but I admire the compactness and thoroughly well thought out design. You have brought to fruition a design I've had rambling around in my head but didn't see how to do it. Thank you. WONDERFUL!
Brian Gallentine can you post picture or video of yours also?
Exceptionally well put together DIY video. Thank You!
Brilliant design. Thanks for posting it!
Beautious! The best DIY kit style sifter I've seen on you tube. Well done indeed.
Fantastic Job Chris!
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Thanks Chris I have been trying to come up a simple way to separate casting using buckets. The screw all was the missing element. I like the shot idea too. Thanks again.
***** Will build, thank you for a most valuable tool, development and demonstration. Great work Chris! *****
I'm very impressed with how detailed your thought process was in constructing this. I'm not easily impressed!
Awesome project with excellent instructions, thank you!
Very good description and step-by-step video. Very pro!
So practical Chris, thanks for the share.. I got a little worm farm going and was looking at buying a sieve. This will be my little project for next month.. Thanks again.
Beautiful. Thanks for the video. I feel comfortable now making my own.
Excellent ! Very detailed. Thanks for taking time to share !
Thank you. This is just what I've been looking for!
Chris!
This was wonderful... Excellent presintation
Thank you.
Nice work. Thanks for showing the build first, then the demo.
This video definitely deserve a huge thanks!
That is a great design. Thanks for a very well made and informative video.
Love your step by step. You really made it easy. Loved and Subbed
It's a very detailed and informative video. Very helpful indeed. Thank you.
Thank you so much for making this video. I was looking for a trommel made for gold mining. This is just right as everything is so light weight, I will be great for a portable one
using no motor.
Brilliant idea, design, build, and explanation!
Great presentation. Clear and concise. Well done.
Fantastic Video!
This is a much easier way to separate out the castings than how I'm doing it now.
Looks like I'll be heading to Lowes soon.
This was awesome, I am not building this but this did give me advice on how to do a few things on my own build. Thank you for this
WOW, Great understandable how to video. Thank you for sharing this knowledge with the world "every bit of info is useful for our future home food supply"
That is awesome!! Great video and walk through. Thanks for the demo as well
Hi Chris:Excellent Job!!!.Thanks a lot for sharing your creativity. Humankind would be much better with more people like you.GOD Bless you.Sincerely,Alberto from Puerto Rico: )
Fantastic. Just what I have been looking for to assist to build a compost sifter
Thanks for making this video! I appreciate the hard work that went into this project and showing others how to do the same. I'm gonna try to build one tomorrow 😎👍
Great video. Thanks for the detailed instructions. Love how it works!
thats a great idea Chris...well thought out....it would last quite some time being made out of pvc....thanks again for the post....look forward to seeing more
Freaking brilliant! And loved the end where you added a screen mesh you can add or remove.
Your demo was very well done. Nice job. I've looking to make one but was not sure how to go about it. I now know how. Thank you
Absolutely the best diy sifter i've seen. This is now on my Must-Must do list. Recently started bin-worming and will be splitting bins in about a month. Thinking about making a "screw-thread" at the intake so the compost is guided in. Also, a series of angled vanes on the interior of the sifting chamber would move the material along without having to build the sifter with a tilt, would probably work best with larger diameter containers. Your build is really inspiring Chris. Thank you! Liked, subscribed and shared.
Exactly what I need. I am going to build one
Great job!
Fantastic! Really nice, complete video.
thanks for making this educational and not playing music, good video
A very well done video cannot wait till I build one for myself..Thank you so much
That's really great! And a great video! Well thought out and put together! Thank you!
Thank you thank you I have been trying to think of a way to scale down the other screens on the tube and now I have thank you vey much
Well done sir, good job. Simple yet effective.
Excellent how-to video and very simple/smart approach. Living here in Indonesia, I would probably use bamboo as it is readily available and more eco friendly. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Chris.. Your video was very inspiring. I am now preparing to get all the materials to construct your version. I might be adding some wheels to the legs though. You are certainly an excellent methodical teacher. Keep the good work.
hey nice video!! I agree with a Paula- excellent and concise!@!!!appreciate you taking the time to make it for us to watch and learn from.
Awesome job! Thanks for sharing!
Great video with lots of detail, thank you
Awesome comprehensive video .. thank you !! I’ll be building this on the weekend 😊👍🏽
Fantastic n clear instruction without loud music
Sweet! I teach worm farming. This would save loads of time. Thanks for the video .
Great instructional video. Thank you for posting it.
Great work, thank you for sharing Chris
Wow! thank you for such a great idea put forth in a way I think I'll be able to use.
Great job Chris, this has inspired me to make one Thank you.
Well thought out, new and improved original recipe
Wow, just found this. Don't quite need my own sorter (yet!) but very much enjoyed watching you build...and more importantly demonstrate! Very cool indeed. Watching from North Vancouver, Canada. Regards, Jules.
This is such a great video. Thanks for posting. It explains a lot.
that was absolutely impressive great job dude you put in some work
Wow quit the work out making it very detailed and WOW AGAIN seeing your list
Thanks you so much for sharing your idea...been doing work factory for a few yrs and using a flat tray & mounds in the sun to harvest...i think i may just ave to make one of these ...THANKS AGAIN SO MUCH FOR SHARING THIS...peace
Thank you for this video. I think i can afford to build something like this. And the idea is great, simple and do-able.
This is amazing!! Great video!