How to Construct a Compost Bin: The following article explains in detail how to construct a compost bin.
How to construct a compost bin: The instructions provided here are for constructing a compost bin in your back yard. A second bin can be attached as a two-bin system allows you to alternate your compost from year to year. A minimum cubic space of 3’x3’ is required from the process of compost to take place. Here are some instructions on how to construct a composting bin in your backyard.
Materials for one bin (double for two)
• 1 roll hardwire cloth 3/8” – 1/2" wide.
• 14 -1” x 5” wood (untreated) or plastic lumber; cut in 36” lengths.
• 4 – 4” x 4”wooden posts; cut in 42” lengths
• 8 – 2” x 2” lumber; cut in 42” lengths
• 4 – 2” x 2” lumber; cut in 25” lengths
• 4 – 2” x 2” lumber, cut in 17” lengths
• 4 – hook and eye hardware
• 4 – strap hinges, approx. 1” x 2”
• wood screws
Tools
• Work gloves
• Heavy-duty wire or tin snips
• Staple gun
• Hammer
• drill
Construction of bin
1. Locate site for compost bin. Prepare the area and clear out any material unneeded for construction.
2. Construct 2 wooden sides using 7 - 1” x 5”s for each side. Secure 1” x 5”s to the 4” square posts, leaving ½” gap between lumber.
3. Create 2 frame bases using 2” x 2”lumber; measuring 25” high x 42” long. Cut hardwire cloth and staple to frame.
4. Attach hardwire cloth frames to bottom of 4” square posts. Face the hardwire cloth on the inside before securing.
5. Attach strap hinges to upper edge of hardwire frame.
6. Create 2 top frames using 2” x 2” lumber, measuring 17” high x 42” long. Cut hard wire cloth and staple to frame.
7. Place frame (hardwire cloth facing 4” posts) on top of base hardwire frame and attach strap hinges to top frame.
8. Attach eye and hook hardware on top from frame and 4” Posts.
Note: An alternate to this is to wire 4 pallets together to make a square, stabilizing it with re-rod posts.
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How to construct a compost bin: The instructions provided here are for constructing a compost bin in your back yard. A second bin can be attached as a two-bin system allows you to alternate your compost from year to year. A minimum cubic space of 3’x3’ is required from the process of compost to take place. Here are some instructions on how to construct a composting bin in your backyard.
Materials for one bin (double for two)
• 1 roll hardwire cloth 3/8” – 1/2" wide.
• 14 -1” x 5” wood (untreated) or plastic lumber; cut in 36” lengths.
• 4 – 4” x 4”wooden posts; cut in 42” lengths
• 8 – 2” x 2” lumber; cut in 42” lengths
• 4 – 2” x 2” lumber; cut in 25” lengths
• 4 – 2” x 2” lumber, cut in 17” lengths
• 4 – hook and eye hardware
• 4 – strap hinges, approx. 1” x 2”
• wood screws
Tools
• Work gloves
• Heavy-duty wire or tin snips
• Staple gun
• Hammer
• drill
Construction of bin
1. Locate site for compost bin. Prepare the area and clear out any material unneeded for construction.
2. Construct 2 wooden sides using 7 - 1” x 5”s for each side. Secure 1” x 5”s to the 4” square posts, leaving ½” gap between lumber.
3. Create 2 frame bases using 2” x 2”lumber; measuring 25” high x 42” long. Cut hardwire cloth and staple to frame.
4. Attach hardwire cloth frames to bottom of 4” square posts. Face the hardwire cloth on the inside before securing.
5. Attach strap hinges to upper edge of hardwire frame.
6. Create 2 top frames using 2” x 2” lumber, measuring 17” high x 42” long. Cut hard wire cloth and staple to frame.
7. Place frame (hardwire cloth facing 4” posts) on top of base hardwire frame and attach strap hinges to top frame.
8. Attach eye and hook hardware on top from frame and 4” Posts.
Note: An alternate to this is to wire 4 pallets together to make a square, stabilizing it with re-rod posts.
http://www.eco-wise.info/residential.html
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