Is This the ULTIMATE COMPOST BIN DESIGN? - Ep. 158

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  • @ajburian2218
    @ajburian2218 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Wow! Absolutely amazing. I like the idea of putting up nesting boxes for Owls nearby. It would be a natural way of controlling rodents and contribute to the ecosystem.

  • @kali-66
    @kali-66 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Sander going above and beyond to make something superlative! Awesome

  • @sherry2836
    @sherry2836 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A lot of work and creative juices went into this piece! As you will be placing this unit on blocks instead of on ground, I just worry that a lot of worms (and many other soil creatures) are being deprived of a job. They are a major help in decomposition and enriching soil but perhaps enough material will sift thru the bottom mesh and pile up to create access for them. Nice job Sander!

  • @kristagassib4702
    @kristagassib4702 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That is by far the dopest compost bin ! Nice work, great utilization of material and the planter in back is my favorite part! You guys are so inspiring in so many ways. Sending you guys lots of love from Portland Oregon ❤

  • @mtc7677
    @mtc7677 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This bin is almost too beautiful to muck up. We recently cleared a space where our three bin compost will sit. We designed our bays to be large enough (6’) for greater quantities waste and to allow the tractor bucket to fit in. Most of the wood we are using is pressure treated that is left over from our barn restoration. We are aware of possible chemical leaching but hoping the structure will last longer. Again, beautiful work!

    • @FlockFingerLakes
      @FlockFingerLakes  ปีที่แล้ว

      The larger the better because it'll probably keep the heat better. Love that you built it to fit your tractor bucket. That makes a lot of sense.

  • @terisalyer7844
    @terisalyer7844 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love your videos, and what a brilliant build Sander! Fantastic!

  • @queen.cee234
    @queen.cee234 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's a lovely compost bin! I would suggest adding an arm (or two) to each bay so you can raise it to hold the lids open when you're dumping stuff inside... it just makes life so much easier!

  • @tanyal7122
    @tanyal7122 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have taught yourself (all of the flock) so much. It's so much fun to watch your journey. You should all be so proud. Amazing Saunder👏👏👏

  • @spurofthemoment232
    @spurofthemoment232 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    One thing I might ad is a beam or two in each of the screen windows to help support the mesh from bulging out.

    • @redechelon37
      @redechelon37 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah I skipped around a bit so was unsure if I missed it, but that was my thought too.

    • @FlockFingerLakes
      @FlockFingerLakes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is something we discussed. Summer brought it up. We can always add if need be, but we're going to see how this works without the cross beams.

  • @sandylee1717
    @sandylee1717 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So many projects. You’ll never get bored!

    • @FlockFingerLakes
      @FlockFingerLakes  ปีที่แล้ว

      We have too many projects in our heads. Not enough time.

  • @ja-uh9gz
    @ja-uh9gz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful job! Excellent work by Sander, who is so talented and meticulous.👍👍

  • @judymckerrow6720
    @judymckerrow6720 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Ms. Summer. Sander is so clever! He sure pays attention to detail. ❄️💚🙃

  • @rons3236
    @rons3236 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome job Sander! The design and detail is the best I've seen. Using the computer graphic is such a good idea. I love that you've kept the rough edging. Once again you guys have set the bar high. Great video!

  • @suzycowan5072
    @suzycowan5072 ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely love the idea of this... I never thought to use 1/4" mesh for the sides and back to allow better airflow. Also, the use of screws in the front panel pieces is genius, having the lid at a 5% angle for the water to drain off would be perfect for us because we certainly get a lot of spring rains. I would also try to find a way to collect that water because the area I would be placing it in has no water supply at all and I am always looking for ways to reclaim water for use in the garden. Thank you so much for sharing your plans with all of us. God Bless.

  • @staceyvegamarkum4071
    @staceyvegamarkum4071 ปีที่แล้ว

    So beautiful and well thought out

  • @juliabeikirch4825
    @juliabeikirch4825 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like the attention to detail. you could even grow squash in the top as long as the compost bin faces north so the vines grow down the back and down towards the south.

  • @user-ey9bt7fs6n
    @user-ey9bt7fs6n ปีที่แล้ว

    I would say that your first attempt at a compost bin system is beautiful

  • @1d1hamby
    @1d1hamby ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Good luck. You'll see this will not work easily for most people. Once you start using it you'll appreciate being able to separate, raise, roll the individual bins. To make it easier to turn, unload and move the compost. You'll change everything next time. Being able to adjust the airflow, the amount of rain introduced and insulating the piles will probably change all your current thoughts. I've been composting for over fifty years. Depends on your resources to figure out what you'll need in a year or two.

    • @FlockFingerLakes
      @FlockFingerLakes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, it will be good to use and adapt as we go. That's part of the fun and the process. One of the things we like about this design is that we can start composting on the edges and then turn into the middle one. Or turn over into the 2nd one and then the 3rd one. Looking forward to get it going and seeing how we should adapt!

  • @adamolsen6411
    @adamolsen6411 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is excellent! I can't think of any improvements to make for this project!

  • @MonoiLuv
    @MonoiLuv ปีที่แล้ว

    Saunders is so talented!

  • @1337farm
    @1337farm ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Very nice compost bin! Rats will always find a way in if you have them though and mice can fit through 1/2” hardware cloth. I like the use of your live edge pieces!

    • @FlockFingerLakes
      @FlockFingerLakes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wonder if only those closed container systems would be the rat- and mouse-proof kind!

    • @1337farm
      @1337farm ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@FlockFingerLakes probably. I wouldn’t worry too much about them anyways! If some do move in you might be able to get rid of them just by watering it down for a few days

    • @gardengatesopen
      @gardengatesopen ปีที่แล้ว +4

      How about building an owl house to sit nearby to keep the vermin population down?

    • @ulla.umlaut
      @ulla.umlaut ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@FlockFingerLakes Ambitious rodents can chew through anything that isn't made of metal in pretty short order. Our dumpster lid has had the seams in the plastic lid substantially widened by them, and wood is close to what they're actually designed to be chewing. If you've got wood rats, they probably won't be more interested in compost than squirrels or any other random small animal. I think the Norway rats people worry about in higher population density areas are more adapted to desiring human refuse, so if you do have those you might need to figure something out later. I'd worry more about luring in stronger things like raccoons and skunks that will also be a danger to your eventual chickens, but the hardware cloth is a good start to keeping them out!

    • @FlockFingerLakes
      @FlockFingerLakes  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oh meant to mention we do 1/4" hardware cloth too. I think that should be too small for the mice. We got that initially for the chicken coop to reinforce the window screens.

  • @pthomasgarcia
    @pthomasgarcia ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes. This is the best compost bin design I’ve seen 😍

  • @1929HSS
    @1929HSS ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I hope you will post a follow up in perhaps 6 months or a year to see how it worked. I use the GeoBins which have air holes on the sides but much less airflow than you will have and I didn't keep a close eye on one of them this summer and it dried out completely and I was way behind this Fall. I think you will be watering your bins a lot.

  • @cefcat5733
    @cefcat5733 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good thinking. That is beautiful Sander.

  • @seasonalbackyardplanter8253
    @seasonalbackyardplanter8253 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice looking compost bin and well detailed design Sander. Using mesh wire to build your compost bin might leave your compost dryer than normal and you might have to applied water to moisten it from time to time and your screw slotted front might leak compost through. I have built all mine from pallets wood into a proper wooden box, the design at the front is also slotted without any gapes and they work fine. They are placed directly on the ground and I applied a good helping of raw linseed oil to the wood before using them. Give us an update, when they are in use.

  • @meghancmahoney
    @meghancmahoney ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome! Would love to see a follow-up video on how you guys are composting/the composting process!

  • @jeanneamato8278
    @jeanneamato8278 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really nice piece of architecture.

  • @timgarner1957
    @timgarner1957 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Cadillac of compost bins...that is cool..

  • @joet6619
    @joet6619 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing work as per usual guys!

  • @BenteDosUnoBente
    @BenteDosUnoBente ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great project and use of left over materials! such a sustainable practice and I wish everyone does it. BTW, how about shou sugi ban instead of staining the wood?

    • @gardengatesopen
      @gardengatesopen ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Excellent way to preserve the wood!

    • @FlockFingerLakes
      @FlockFingerLakes  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We discussed that but it was going to be a much larger time commitment than we had and a huge learning curve that we figured we'd save for another project down the line. We love that technique and look, however, so we'd love to learn how to do it and apply it here at some point.

    • @BenteDosUnoBente
      @BenteDosUnoBente ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FlockFingerLakes That is true. We will keep an eye out for all things happening at Flock, projects, meadow house progress, planting and all that good stuff! I'm so thrilled for you guys at how much you've done over the years! :)

  • @williamtetley8563
    @williamtetley8563 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice design and beautiful execution! I use pure linseed oil to help preserve my raised beds. This does a nice job of slowing down the decay of the wood (I use regular 2x6). Note that you must use pure linseed oil, not Boiled linseed oil. the Boiled has some solvents added that help the wood dry quicker, but are toxic enough that you don't want them in a garden.

    • @FlockFingerLakes
      @FlockFingerLakes  ปีที่แล้ว

      We were considering pure linseed oil but read it takes up to 1-3 months to dry, so we were like, "mmmmm, we don't want to wait that long!" If we had the extra time, we would have considered it.

  • @briteddy9759
    @briteddy9759 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, this was pretty cool. Thanks for sharing.
    I like the design element/feature of having a planter on the back. Will the roots get entangled in the wire as they reach for the compost?

    • @FlockFingerLakes
      @FlockFingerLakes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Summer Rayne is thinking of growing this native plant called Wintergreen that has shallow roots and spreads superficially by rhizomes, so it should not be a problem, as it doesn't develop deep roots.

  • @cathykirkmcrae7727
    @cathykirkmcrae7727 ปีที่แล้ว

    As always, great job!

  • @YunaOnHome
    @YunaOnHome ปีที่แล้ว

    Fascinating to see the thought that’s gone into it all, you must have terrible insomnia thinking of it all. You make me think too of how you will prop it up no doubt something complex like a rope on the back because a diagonal is longer than a straight, or maybe a wedged block in the inner elbow etc.

  • @alanconrad8490
    @alanconrad8490 ปีที่แล้ว

    excellent !

  • @GlasshouseandGarden
    @GlasshouseandGarden 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great build. And such craftsmanship!! My only two comments are:
    1) I read that having the bins in direct contact with soil speeds up the process with the microbes, worms and other insects in the soil getting access to the compost.
    2) the air gaps between bins are great but I think might trap smaller compost pieces you can’t get out. Could you put a really fine mesh on those layers instead?

  • @sanderholmgaard81
    @sanderholmgaard81 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Won't the piano hinge get rusty (or freeze during winter), making it more difficult to open? I am no expert, but I could imagine large galvanized hinges being a more sturdy choice.
    Regardless, I love the design and the videos.

    • @FlockFingerLakes
      @FlockFingerLakes  ปีที่แล้ว

      You may very well be right. This has the black powder coating on it (similar to our fence posts) but we won't know until a winter or two or three rolls around.

  • @ianmargo2513
    @ianmargo2513 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello, I enjoyed watching your video, about to build a compost bin here in France. An idea for a future version, would be to facilitate moving the compost from one bin to another. In yours you apparently intend to fork it out and over from the top. What about having a removal panel in between them so that you can simply pull it through from one compartment to the next, with a hoe for instance? Also, could you tell me which design software you used? Thanks in advance

  • @pennygrimes8425
    @pennygrimes8425 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So fabulous 😍 - Sander, you could sell the plans and directions! Maybe not enough sun but I was thinking of baby leafy greens in the planter with maybe some nasturtium cascading over the side edges!

  • @harryferguson4388
    @harryferguson4388 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the look of it especially the live edge and the idea of having a planter in the top. Was wandering if it would be worth having a connection to the ground, maybe a pipe filled with soil so that worms can come and go as they please depending on conditions?

    • @kali-66
      @kali-66 ปีที่แล้ว

      and maybe a tray underneath for leachate collection??

    • @marilynt1
      @marilynt1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The worms are totally capable of crawling into the bn's if they find them to their liking.

  • @christophermarchand2987
    @christophermarchand2987 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great design Sander
    Will work out very well
    Thank you for posting
    What software are you drawing your plans on ?
    Have a great day and thank you again
    Chris

  • @jeffandlynnlowdermilk8144
    @jeffandlynnlowdermilk8144 ปีที่แล้ว

    I never knew compost bin envy was a thing- well until now😂!

  • @rowenadinsmore1
    @rowenadinsmore1 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    you need a catch under for the compost tea

  • @jonatasxzx
    @jonatasxzx ปีที่แล้ว

    Our climate in Brazil is quite different (we do not have snow), so my question is: why do you need a bin for composting? We use a method called "UFSC" which is based on piles of organic waste and dried grass for cover and also floor base. I really think you do not need a container for composting, specially if you have space.

  • @travisdavis1042
    @travisdavis1042 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the design. one thing tho, in my experience painting houses, putting paint over top of wood stain rarely has the intended effect of added protection. Stain is designed to be water resistant in most cases and a good stain should cause anything that is water-based to bead and wash away. Im not telling you what to do by any means, but i think a nice brand of exterior paint will more than suffice for what you are looking for especially if it is going to be on the north side of a building or something. Less sun will help the life of the paint.
    I really enjoyed the video and have been inspired to attempt a design similar. MAny thanks. Bless you all at Flock!

  • @Emily-xr9kb
    @Emily-xr9kb ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, Sander -- have you considered how the lids will prop open? If they swing all the way back they will smash any plants in the planter!! I watched the whole video, not sure if I missed this detail...Great design and good luck!

    • @FlockFingerLakes
      @FlockFingerLakes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, we are waiting on the mechanisms to keep the lid open. Briefly mentioned at 8:55. We have a similar lid for our box that we built for our mail packages and they are special order made in the USA fold away hinges.

  • @LittleSpaceCase
    @LittleSpaceCase ปีที่แล้ว

    I would like to see how this is working out now that its being used?

  • @brianandtamiolson2330
    @brianandtamiolson2330 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy Moly…..I want a Sander. Where can I get one? Hahahaha great job and so precise 👍🏼

  • @smueller12244
    @smueller12244 ปีที่แล้ว

    What program was Sander using? Nice job :), you reminded me I will need to add a bay to my single bay setup thank you. I did something similar...4 x 4 x 4 feet (I'm tall), mesh INSIDE, minimal wood touching the compost (except the sticks in there already). I did open bottom for worms friends, open top since I did 4 feet high, easier to toss in for me. Re-used decking redwood lumber from craigslist for 15 dollars? 5-10 dollars in hardware, 15 dollars in mesh? Infinite compost potential, doing food scraps, coffee grinds, wood scraps, I have so much wood death from unhealthy species and trees. I also tried to focus on open faced east, south and west portions of the bay with minimal wood there to help sun and airflow. I need a bigger pile now, cook it up. Also, instead of banging in staples...I thought those might rot quick and be a waste of time, so I just made holes on the corners and tie wrapped the mesh to the wood that way. Took 5 seconds of drilling, 10 seconds of tying per corner instead of all those annoying little staples.

  • @ASA300k
    @ASA300k ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice wood work! But I do have some comments on the compost side of it. I have a 7 year running successful market garden and 6 year training as permaculture designer and have made a lot of compost with a lot of different designs/techniques. First and foremost: Compost can not be dry! Like never never never let a compost dry out. Never put it in the sun. (UV radiation and the sun drying it out). With your design you will not create a hot compost - that is ok but remember all the seeds you put in there (weeds) will be in the compost and whereever you put it. No you do not need ground contact. Bacteria/fungi to break down plant material is everywhere (air and on the crops itself etc) So worms do help and make the compost richer (you can add a handfull you found). But keep it wet. Not soggy boggy wet but nice and damp (squeezing out a drop of water if you press is in your hand hard). Add Carbon! (cardboard or woodchips or woodshavings) too much kitchen or grass is too nitrogen rich and too wet and to dense. There is a science to it but generally just add more carbon then you wood normally and you are fine.
    Consider building a Worm farm if you want something that last forever - your wood will probably last less then 4 years (its in constant contact with a decompstion process you want the fungy in there that decomposes wood so your wood will also decompose - you can use robina pseudoacacia wood really thick boards of oak to have it last 10 years. Generally never seal wood - if it can not breath it will rot faster. Painting wood will not make it last longer. have a small crack in the paint somewhere mostoire gets in but can´t get out, trust tthe fungi to find that crack too - wood then rots from inside you not even seeing it rot. Just let the earth have it back when its ready without poison on it.

  • @freedomruss
    @freedomruss ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just used old metal roofing and pallets for ours. The pallets will rot in three years and a rebuild will be necessary but whatever. It was free and only took ten minutes to build.

  • @artsyhonkerful
    @artsyhonkerful ปีที่แล้ว

    Mice will absolutely fit through half an inch! This does look amazing though.

  • @prophetessoftroy
    @prophetessoftroy ปีที่แล้ว

    This is exactly the sort of design we've been talking about and looking for--would it be possible to purchase a copy of the plans from y'all?
    (Sander explained it all beautifully and I'm sure we could follow along from the video, but I feel like it's always appropriate to pay people for their work. So if that's a possibility, please let us know!)

  • @gardengatesopen
    @gardengatesopen ปีที่แล้ว

    It's going to look nice!
    That's for sure!
    I LOVE the live edges!!
    I also very much like the suggestion of shou sugi ban for a preservation technique which I read another commenter remind us of!
    Plus, it looks GREAT!
    More importantly, it would give you a very long life for the wet wood.
    And if you're willing to put the time and effort in, which seems that you are, I would think y'all will want these bins to last as long as possible.
    I don't live in a snowy climate, but I'm guessing after all the freeze thaw events you have, that untreated wood will start to let go of the screws after three years?
    But, I could be wrong about that...
    Not trying to be a downer,
    and I suppose my comments ARE kinda headed that way,
    but I'm just brainstorming here-
    I'm seeing an issue y'all might not have thought of?
    (Or you just didn't mention it!)
    It's the 2 spaces between the 3 bins.
    Having them double screened creates a permanent storage area for all kinds of things, and my imagination has been kinda taking off with scenerios!
    My 1st question is:
    Won't fully composted material get wedged in between the 2 screened sides?
    Next:
    If not being able to get the bits out from corners "bugs" you, (pun intended!)
    then I'm guessing the new soil stuck in that permanently closed off area is going to drive you absolutely bonkers!!
    I half expect to see a video titled,
    "Redesigning & Rebuilding The Compost Bins..."
    Where Sander removes one of the mesh sides.
    However, the roaches will love that area as a nice protected condo unit!
    I'm just going to refer to that space as The Bug Condo Unit from here on out.
    Or
    A tiny snake, or lizard, travels into the ½ inch square mesh of the bug condo unit for a nice bug eating session at the "Trapped Bug Buffet".
    Which btw, takes care of the trapped bugs who are now too big to exit the ½ inch screen!
    So YAY for THAT Cycle Of Life!!
    But then the snake or lizard is so full,
    IT can't get back out either!
    After those bugs are digested,
    the snake,
    or more likely the lizard,
    grows a little,
    and now it's a permanent home for
    IT too!
    Result, is the bug condo unit now has a permanent resident snake or lizard.
    Now the "bug condo unit" needs a whole new name, perhaps something right out of a horror movie!
    Wait-
    Maybe all that needs to be added is a nature camera between the 2 screens to start a whole new YT nature channel !
    Oh, I can see it all unfolding now!!
    David Attenborough will soon be knocking on your door asking if he can narrate the fascinating escapades of the life cycles that happen within a half-inch screen mesh!
    See!
    I just turned that area of the compost bins,
    which WILL drive you NUTSO,
    into a money maker!!
    PROBLEM SOLVED!!

  • @lisaholgash2924
    @lisaholgash2924 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you tried juniper or hemp oil as a nontoxic wood preservative?

  • @bjgarfield9807
    @bjgarfield9807 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like a lot of the aspects in your design. My issue is that I'm 5'6" .When I shovel from bin 1 to bin 2 and eventually to bin 3 I have to lift each shovelful over the bin (inner) "walls"- and that gets old real fast. I'm looking for a design that will allow me to lower or remove the walls for the purposes of turning over compost without unnecessary work/pain. Any ideas?

  • @mwatson3302
    @mwatson3302 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Looks amazing! I think our skill level, budget, and toolset will only allow the old 'screw many free pallets together' compost model, haha. I'm going to try and incorporate your planter idea though!

    • @freedomruss
      @freedomruss ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would not waste money on pine lumber to just have it rot in a compost pile lol. Free pallets for the win!

    • @FlockFingerLakes
      @FlockFingerLakes  ปีที่แล้ว

      pallets could totally work too, but with the leftover wood we had, we figured, why not?! Actually our pallets are getting more use around here storing stuff than our leftover hemlock was getting.

  • @cosmiccatfish25
    @cosmiccatfish25 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was wondering with the lids opening and the planter being in the back won't the plants get weighed down or pushed over by the lids?

    • @FlockFingerLakes
      @FlockFingerLakes  ปีที่แล้ว

      We are actually waiting on the mechanisms on the side to keep the lids up ... mentioned it around 8:55 I think. We have some coming in for another package box too that we did for the mail.

  • @goodtogo3
    @goodtogo3 ปีที่แล้ว

    those are pretty high end compost boxes

  • @JoyoftheGardenandHome
    @JoyoftheGardenandHome ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a creative. Unfortunately this project would take 3weeks. Great job Sander, on all you do.

    • @FlockFingerLakes
      @FlockFingerLakes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've definitely spent a lot more weeks on other projects that I'm just getting the hang of.... But thank you!

  • @stelaroibas3192
    @stelaroibas3192 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is any specific reason why the structure is not sitting directly on the ground instead on the platform?
    Are you not worried about the compost getting accumulated and making the wood to rotten?

  • @silentvoiceinthedark5665
    @silentvoiceinthedark5665 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    dont forget to use biochar

  • @dylanmonke1554
    @dylanmonke1554 ปีที่แล้ว

    What program are you using for design?

  • @maryarneson5815
    @maryarneson5815 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im curious as to why you want to keep water out of your compost pile unless you're going to fill it with prefinished compost water is an important ingredient in natural decomposition

    • @FlockFingerLakes
      @FlockFingerLakes  ปีที่แล้ว

      We want to be able to regulate the amount of water that goes in it so it doesn't become too saturated. We get about 170 days of rain a year, so that's part of the reason.

  • @jamesbang5690
    @jamesbang5690 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks very nice but definitely overkill. Bottom is also unnecessary.

  • @lenkazlenka1695
    @lenkazlenka1695 ปีที่แล้ว

    Staples will pop out in the winter. Happened to me.

  • @rjaquaponics9266
    @rjaquaponics9266 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ultimate compost bin must be in contact with the earth and using hardware clothe is not ideal. It is well detailed build to rot the compost instead of decomposition. Plant material does not break down to compost without the earth.

    • @FlockFingerLakes
      @FlockFingerLakes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice suggestion. Does it not work even if you have a little compost starter (aka earth + compost) to get it going? Like a sourdough starter? So many compost tumblers are not in contact with the earth. Typically if you turn those every day, you get a nice compost in a month to two month's time. And compost bins in the city don't touch the earth because of vector issues (like rats). That's what we're trying to avoid-mice and rats getting in there. Love to hear your thoughts.

    • @rjaquaponics9266
      @rjaquaponics9266 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FlockFingerLakes I have never witnessed nice compost from a tumbler. It always smells like death. You are looking for a compost maker devoid from reality. Mice, rats and snakes will still enjoy your compost bin. Perhaps you need to make a sign "Critter's are not welcome, Only beneficial microbes are welcome". A well tended pile of compost will work better. I look forward to see if all the details work.
      Without sass... only use plant matter and always cover it. Don't use egg shells they smelt , rot and attract vermin. Covering raw plant matter will not attract vermin.

    • @rowenadinsmore1
      @rowenadinsmore1 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rjaquaponics9266 I have the Jora compost tumbler. I never got a bad smell and it cooks my compost very well.

    • @rjaquaponics9266
      @rjaquaponics9266 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rowenadinsmore1 If you "Cook" compost your doing something wrong!

    • @rowenadinsmore1
      @rowenadinsmore1 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rjaquaponics9266 But isn't it considered cooking when the temperature is raised to 120 F?

  • @earthzeroapothecary
    @earthzeroapothecary ปีที่แล้ว

    What 3D program is he using?

  • @PlantNative
    @PlantNative ปีที่แล้ว

    👏🏻

  • @hannesssss
    @hannesssss ปีที่แล้ว +1

    do you really need this much aircirculation? i would suggest even moisture evenly spread through the bin is more favourable, so i would close shut all the side pieces. its a suggestion charles dowding gave in one of his vids i think... i for myself are to lazy to build such a fine structure ans only use some pallets holding together with wire and thats it for me ;)

    • @FlockFingerLakes
      @FlockFingerLakes  ปีที่แล้ว

      That may be a good adjustment. We will see how this works as we get it started. We could even maybe create a cover for one side and not the other and then compare. Could be an interesting experiment!

  • @victoriajohnson3034
    @victoriajohnson3034 ปีที่แล้ว

    Burn and oil the wood so it holds up longer in weather

  • @Monkchip
    @Monkchip ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yes, it's the ultimate! What would you estimate the life expectancy for your composting bin to be. What detail to every angle and inch. I'm enthralled with your keen engineering! Dude!
    And, at the end of your build day, I saw things like ' a rabbit pen, a chicken coop/run. And then, I envisioned a semi truck full of your compost bins going to the farming supply chain! I must be wacko! Awesome video and great work!

    • @FlockFingerLakes
      @FlockFingerLakes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We're not really certain how long the composting bin will last. We'll have it on concrete, so it won't be on a soggy ground, but it will be facing all the elements outside, so I guess we'll have to wait and see. Maybe others who have made a similar box with hemlock in a similar climate can weigh in here!

  • @seano1334
    @seano1334 ปีที่แล้ว

    How about burning the wood to help preserve it?

  • @marilynt1
    @marilynt1 ปีที่แล้ว

    I followed Crockett's Victory Garden plans for my compost bins which I built in 1986. I did not have Sander's skills but it last for nearly 30 years and made a lot of compost. Never had rats or mice. Had a litter of kittens one year and the last two years I have had bee hives. I recently replaced it with a pallet built one. It is ok but not nearly as nice as yours or my old one. Still it gets the job done. I have been watching another TH-cam video on building a similar bin for a community garden and one feature I think you should consider is an alternative lid that allows dumping into the "active" collector bin so that the neighbors or staff know where to put their scraps. I will link that video here. th-cam.com/video/SROtDjwGFO0/w-d-xo.html Video is called One Rule Compost.

  • @MsQuantized
    @MsQuantized ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks awesome my only concern would be wood rot. My wooden bins rotted the first year. Luckily I made them out of pallet so it's not a huge deal to replace sections.

    • @FlockFingerLakes
      @FlockFingerLakes  ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah, I think we'll have to contend with Mother Nature on that side!

  • @ethanyoung8659
    @ethanyoung8659 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sander, would you consider making these plans/files available for download, either open source or for sale? I'd love to build this for myself, to your specs.

    • @FlockFingerLakes
      @FlockFingerLakes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Summer mentioned that I should. It's a bit more complicated because I would need to compile a product list and such, and we ended up using just a lot of our leftover wood and odds and ends. So it wouldn't just be as simple as sharing a 3d in a pdf. If I get some more time, I may consider it. Thanks for asking. You're the second person who has asked.

  • @christinerenee5616
    @christinerenee5616 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should sell the plans.

    • @FlockFingerLakes
      @FlockFingerLakes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Summer mentioned that I should too. It's a bit more complicated though, because I would need to get an itemized list of what we used, etc. and basically we used just left over wood and odds and ends that we had. If I have the extra time, I may just do that.

  • @rowenadinsmore1
    @rowenadinsmore1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Too bad that the ashwood is going to be used just for a composter. YOu can have just used a screened lid as well.

    • @FlockFingerLakes
      @FlockFingerLakes  ปีที่แล้ว

      We used the ashwood just as the live edge piece. The rest of the wood was our leftover hemlock from the Meadow House. We ideally want to be able to control how much moisture goes into the compost, as it rains about 160 days out of the year here, which is part of the reason why we didn't go with a screened lid. And only screen sides to encourage airflow.

  • @aileenkoeppen4817
    @aileenkoeppen4817 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am surprised you have rats in your location. I picture rats in the city-- not near forests and ponds.

    • @sdqsdq6274
      @sdqsdq6274 ปีที่แล้ว

      probably forest species rats ? where there food there will be rat then the snakes will come, lol

    • @freedomruss
      @freedomruss ปีที่แล้ว

      Rats are everywhere except ALBERTA. LOL

    • @FlockFingerLakes
      @FlockFingerLakes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Where you have farms, you have rats.

  • @l...
    @l... ปีที่แล้ว

    You need chickens