Making a Drag Mat: LEVEL with EASE - cost $160.

Making a drag mat with the steel costing $160 - It's a fun project and it levels soil and sand with ease.
I got the idea of making this from Connor Ward where he hade a good one which was 10ft wide by 20 inches deep. Check his vid out.
• TOP DRESSING drag mat....
Connor's kept flipping at 20inches deep when it hit a mound of sand. So I made mine deeper (30 inches) and it worked well. I haven't had a flip yet.
I also made mine 8ft wide as that suited my needs better.
All up the steel was $160
The welding and labour was free. Many thanks to Uncle Fred and Grumps!
Thanks for watching and I hope this inspires you to make your own drag mat.
Get your lawn on!!!
#levellawn
#dragmat
#getyourlawnon

[@teejay622]

The reason Connors flips over is because he attached the pull rope several inches back from the front edge whereas you mounted your chains at the very front edge, avoiding the whole pivot point issue. Either way, these are both really well done DIY drags. You've both sold me on the idea to make one. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@lawnporn]

Ah that’s awesome! Thanks for commenting.

[@georgiafatboymowingandtrac7293]

This is an awesome idea! I have been looking for a sand drag and very unhappy with the products I have found. I am going to make this one. I may make 2 different sizes. The 8" for large areas and a 4' for small areas. Thanks so much!

[@lawnporn]

Cheering! Yeah I think this design just really works well. Can’t wait to use it on our new oval in spring.

[@marty232]

bush mechanics good work

[@lawnporn]

Cheers mate

[@frankaxth1005]

Good work look good

[@lawnporn]

Cheers

[@MattHew-dy1wl]

You gotta be the only bloke in Australia using imperial when measuring

[@lawnporn]

Who measures their pecker in cm 😂

[@MattHew-dy1wl]

@@lawnporn blokes who don’t have the length to go by inches

[@lawnporn]

@@MattHew-dy1wl Hahaha well done!

[@jessriddle9204]

What thickness of metal are you using?

[@lawnporn]

I’m not sure. I asked for C channel and Angle iron. The whole setup is quite heavy. I can lift it (with chain) but not taking it very far before a need a small break.

[@danielcollins9954]

Able to hand pull this bad boy?

[@lawnporn]

Not quite just a bit too heavy for that