Compost tumbler

[TrappinTommer]

Spent the better part of my weekend making a compost bin and tumbler. Probably made it much more complex than it needed to be but I enjoy screwing around with things like this. I had to make it raccoon proof because I can't keep them out of my bird feeders not to mention a compost pile. I also wanted to make it easy to empty the compost and mix it up as well. With this design I can just spin the bin end over end to mix it up and when it is time to dump it out I just lift the lid and dump it into my cart.


I made a 4 inch hole in the bottom and attached a toilet flange with a piece of 3 inch PVC with holes drilled in it to help circulate air to the center. I capped the PVC to keep critters out.


Already put it to work. ;D

[Deleted]

Nice set up ;D Karma to ya for sharing. Giving me some ideas, and this is a great start

[muskrat24]

That looks awesome and I like that center air circulation idea. ;D Definately a lot more astetically pleasing than a 2x4" poultry wire filled with leaves and scraps.

[Admin]

My kinda project right there. ;D I'll have to make one myself. Karma to ya.

Where'd ya get the black barrel?

[TrappinTommer]

Aug 27, 2012 17:58:34 GMT -5 Admin said:

Where'd ya get the black barrel?

Washed up on shore at work One mans trash is another mans treasure?

I think the black might absorb more heat and break things down quicker.

[patricimo54]

Looks like a well thought out plan ;D Karma to ya.

[TRAPnHUNT]

Great idea & exellent job Tommer! ;D Have another karma!

[mike692]

Good stuff! Thanks for posting!

[paddyg441]

;D ;D

Quality Workmanship "Tom", not only a Technician but a Engineer Too. "Karma Buddy".

P.S: Try and find something which you can make a tray out of so you can catch your Compost Tea before freeze up, great stuff for indoor plants through the Winter Months.