I made a sled over the weekend with 2x4s and a screen to be a sort of sifter for rough dirt. The screen sifts out stones, rocks and clumps. I used straps from an old ratchet tie down. Over the coming weekend, I'll dethatch, level and overseed. Thanks. weekend
Erik - The video does a nice job of showing a DIY option for topdressing. However, it's worthless to DIY folks like myself who would need to know precisely how you built your wooden pull-behind spreader. Would you kindly provide a 'build' video or simply comment/reply here with your detailed step by step build instructions. Thanks!
@@erikstodene4370 I didn't say it was worthless. Frankly, your topdressing 'tool' design is quite ingenious. I should have been more tactful and simply said that more detailed build information would help some people like myself. No offense was intended.
I looked at his device, and I used pressure treated 2x4, which I bought off the discount rack at home Depot. I stacked one on top of another on 3 sides, so it's 7 inches tall. I added a couple cross pieces, and quarter inch screen to sift out stones. I'll take the screen off when I use quality top soil. I'm clearing out a pile of fill dirt and need the sifter. I cut a 30 degree angle on the front of the sled. I use web straps from an old ratchet tie down to tow it. It came out pretty good. I'll try to post a picture if I can.
You used c-channel steel in your construction. The c-channel steel pieces sit directly on top of the grass. As a less expensive alernative, could you replace the c-channel steel pieces with 2x4 lumber?
Hello again! I belive that 2x4 is going to press down rather than shearing the excess soil of, thats why i shoose steel. As a tip, go with L shaped steel as the soil clogs up in the C if its damp. Cheers :)
@@erikstodene4370 The question was not whether you have the tool. The question is DO YOU HAVE PLANS TO FOLLOW TO MAKE THE TOOL? If you have precise and detailed plans, will you share them? In my opinion, the most important build detail would be the build specifications that govern the depth of soil being spread.
@@nfnf8529 I do believe it was a one of. As a tip regarding the depth it is determined by the first piece of lumber and is set about 10mm higher than the steelbars that follows.
