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Step 3Installing the frame
After I dug the holes and set the frame into place, I filled the holes with fast setting cement. Each hole took 6 bags (12 total - 60 lbs. each).
Once the barrels are made and full, they could get very heavy with the compost so the frame and concrete anchors must be strong. I feel as though the stakes and concrete will prevent the frame from leaning or moving much.
Once the barrels are made and full, they could get very heavy with the compost so the frame and concrete anchors must be strong. I feel as though the stakes and concrete will prevent the frame from leaning or moving much.
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Mar 29, 2009. 9:06 AMTXsouthrngrl
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I love this idea and plan on building one myself but I was wondering if it would be possible to construct the frame so you don't have to use cement? Have you tried any other way?
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Sep 3, 2009. 2:31 PM
iPodGuy (author)
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iPodGuy (author)
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An A-frame would eliminate concrete and digging.
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Aug 18, 2009. 9:24 PM0087adam
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you can make a 4x4" frame, kind of like an anchor system that interlaces and use a tamper to tamp down the dirt on top of it to increase sturdieness.
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Apr 2, 2009. 4:26 AMiPodGuy (author)
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iPodGuy (author)
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This is the only way I tried. Two barrels full of compost weigh quite a bit, so I wanted to make the frame and support as strong as possible. That way, strong winds, little kids, or its own weight wouldn't tip it over. If you don't want to do cement, try doing a single barrel with an A-frame.
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