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How To Build A Rotating Barrel Composter

Things you will need:

Barrel
Steel Rod
Pair of Hinges
Lock Hasp
Bolts and Nuts
4X4 Posts
Plywood
Jig Saw

To build the Rotating Barrel Composter, first cut your door out to desired size. Next cut 4 round discs out of plywood. Two disc should be 6 inches in diameter and two should be 4 inches. These sizes can be changed and depends on the size of your barrel.
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Next attach the door hinges and lock hasp.

Build A Rotating Barrel Composter

A view with the door open

The larger disc are bolted to the barrel using 4 bolts. The smaller disc are screwed onto the larger disc using deck screws. Be sure to get everything centered. Once installed, drill a hole through both discs and barrel on both ends. The size of the hole depends on the size of the rod used. Be sure to use a rod big enough to support the weight of the compost. I used a 1 inch rod.

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Another view with the rod inserted.

The Rotating Barrel Composter Installed on the 4X4 posts. After setting the posts in concrete, I used a circular saw to notch the top of the posts 2 inches deep and 1 1/4 inches wide. This allows the rod to rest in the notch and rotate smoothly.

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Another view

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This shows the handle side.

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Finally, I spray painted the Rotating Barrel Composter flat black so it will absorb heat more readily and therefore compost faster.

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Another view of the finished Rotating Barrel Composter.

Build A Rotating Barrel Composter


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