Introduction: Compost Tumbler
this compost tumbler is portable it is also my first instructable
Step 1: Get a Barrel
find a barrel with a lid you can get one at freecycle.org
Step 2: Get Tools a Materials
Materials
- barrel
- plywood about the size of the barrel
- 3 sets of skateboard wheels
- 2 L brackets
- a handle
- 2 small blocks of wood bigger then the wheels
- peice of wood the weight of the barrel
Tools
- drill (an electric/corded drill works best for this job)
- 3/8" and 1" drill bits
- screws
- barrel
- plywood about the size of the barrel
- 3 sets of skateboard wheels
- 2 L brackets
- a handle
- 2 small blocks of wood bigger then the wheels
- peice of wood the weight of the barrel
Tools
- drill (an electric/corded drill works best for this job)
- 3/8" and 1" drill bits
- screws
Step 3: Drill Holes
with you drill make hole thoughout the whole barrel
Step 4: Put Wheels On
drill on set of the wheels on bottom to one end
Step 5: Tumbler Wheels
With the other wheels put them in the middle of the plywood on the other side about a foot and a half apart
Step 6: Handle
put the handle on the same side that has the 2 sets of wheels but the other end of the wheels on bottom
Step 7: Back of Wood
put the wood that is the height of the barrel on the same side as handle but other end
Step 8: Blocks of Wood
put them on same side as the one set of wheels but to the other end and spread them apart
Step 9: Put Barrel On
now put the barrel on the wheels and you are done