Quick and Easy DIY Lawn Leveling Tool and it's under $40!

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In this video I will be showing you how to build your own Lawn Leveling tool for any of your lawn leveling projects. Lawn leveling tools can be expensive to buy, and if your on a budget then why not build one yourself out of PVC pipe.
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Here is a list of the materials you will need to build your own leveling tool:
3 X 10 ft Lengths of 1 inch PVC
4 X 1 inch L connectors
15 X 1 inch T connectors
1 X 1 inch endcap
Hacksaw & PVC Glue
Measuring Tape & Pencil
Large Lawn Leveling Tool:
1 X 5 ft Long
4 X 1.5 ft Long
6 X 6" Long
2 X 8" Long
4 X 11" Long
4 X 3" Long
6 X 5" Long
Small Lawn Leveling tool:
1 X 5 ft Long
2 X 1.5 ft Long
10 X 8" Long
2 X 3" Long
4 L Connectors
7 T Connectors
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@TheLawnDaddy 4 года назад

If you still need to get your Lawn Mower READY for Spring, then CLICK HERE: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-F8Eg-bWCejk.html

@MrJohnnycearley 3 года назад

I instantly became a fan when I saw the kegerator and the tool box in the background. Great video.

@unknownunknown797 3 года назад

Im a plumber and im renovating my lawn. This was awesome

@TheLawnDaddy 3 года назад

Thx

@HeavyMetalLawnsAndLandscapes 4 года назад

Great vid! I've been staring at all the parts for my DIY leveler leaning against the wall for about 9 months now. Thanks for inspiring.

@nickmarek 9 месяцев назад

This is a great idea!!

@TheLawnDaddy 9 месяцев назад

Thx

@bobbarker8944 3 года назад

Now that price is RIGHT!

@blackws6ta 4 года назад

Just made the large one yesterday. It works great!!

@gixxerpsycho 3 года назад

Extra Thumbs up for the Bills stuff...Let's Go Buffalo!!!

@TheLawnTools 4 года назад

Love Lawnuigi! Nice tutorial. I’ve heard good things about mirimichi green

@donslawns1 4 года назад

Planning to build one of these myself! Nice design!

@georgemiller1704 3 года назад

One modification I did was to glued a short male pipe connector on the leveling tool handle connector and a female connector on the handle. That way I can remove the handle for easier storage. A screw cap on the tool will keep the sand inside during storage as well.

@mhova04 4 года назад

Thank you!! Im trying this today. Ill let you know how mine comes out

@TheLawnGuardian 4 года назад

Nice easy build! I've heard good things about that fert. Good luck this year!

@chrisott5673 4 года назад

Great vid, and great idea. I like the water suggestion because it's hard to buy a little bit of sand. And "GO HAWKS!"

@GardenLawncareGuy 4 года назад

I'm going to try make one of these for my garden!

@nancybatch7007 4 года назад

Brilliant - I don't have the physical strength to pull a pallet or wood & chain leveler. This will be much easier to use.

@SuperTA329 3 года назад

Very cool video. Great step by step instructions.

@lxiong1077 4 года назад

Nicely done!

@coryplummer7015 4 года назад

First video I've watched of yours. How have I missed this?! As I sit here in my Bills hat and shirt. Dude! I'm in!

@TheLawnDaddy 4 года назад

Heck ya, Bill's Mafia.

@shion_lwn 3 года назад

its soooo funny cuz I watched this Ryan's video and said the same thing lol!! made me smile! Well I don't really have much tools yet. Every time I look at those websites that sell levelers and say "damn they are expensive~" and close the browser window lol but I still want to have one haha.. your video is very helpful !! I got a motivation to make it !!😁

@soilcreepsandgardengeeks71 4 года назад

Nicely done buddy....the banter and comedy was great in this one.....loved the emperor clip...the lip sync was awesome I chuckled good on that one...

@yardmama3660 4 года назад

Cool tool.👍🏻

@greenuplawnworks2407 4 года назад

Funny video bro. This PVC idea is a good one.

@BermudaBoss 4 года назад

Great vid! Loved the editing!!

@benhinton7421 4 года назад

My cousin played for the bills! Punter in early 90s during the super bowl runs

@jerrybarnes3104 4 года назад

So your a Cowboys fan!

@PNW_Sportbike_Life 2 года назад

I just bit the bullet and ordered directly from Level Lawn; the 36'' version. Get it on Wed

@TheLawnDaddy 2 года назад

Awesome, let me know how it works out bud.

@arthurchapman9274 4 года назад

Could I maybe make a suggestion? If instead of using sand you use water (1 litre = 1 kilogram) thereby you can adjust the weight according to your need/strength, then when you're done, empty it and store it for the next usage. Water always finds it's own level, which means that the weight is evenly distributed. So, fill it via the handle and drain it the same way. Just an idea that I'd like to put out there. Cheers, your concept is brilliant and I'm definitely going to try it out. With water. 😉

@TheLawnDaddy 4 года назад

Thx for the suggestion, I'm going to be modifying the big leveling tool i built and may try hooking up some quick connects. If i do fill it with water and it works then ill be sure to mention your comment in a follow up video.

@TheLawnFellas 3 года назад

Great idea all the other diy lawn leveler videos I watched required welding.

@TheLawnDaddy 3 года назад

Thx, using PVC was very easy

@Anon21486 3 года назад

This is actually an interesting concept with the sand. However, I would make 2 modification, putting a threaded cap facing up for filling the sand after everything is glued and separating the swivel for the hand to prevent sand from going into the swivel.

@joshslaughter4748 4 года назад

You could probably add a PVC garden hose attachment so you can fill it with water instead of sand, then drain it when you're ready to store it.

@TheLawnDaddy 4 года назад

Funny you say that cause I almost did that. I 👍

@kevinpiciulo7519 4 года назад

I plan on making one, but mostly I wanted to say Go Bills!!

@MikeHaddadLawnAddictions 4 года назад

This is a great diy how to video. One of the best I’ve seen. How many lbs of sand do you think you used.

@paulntraci99 3 года назад

I'm way too messy with the cement to not have used newspaper or cardboard under this. Thanks for sharing

@grandtrunk49 4 года назад

Great

@charlesbaldo 4 года назад

First of all Go Bills ! I am in Western NY. I like this idea a lot better than the DIY one with metal grids where you needed a $200 grinder. Going to Home Depot today to scope it out

@charlesbaldo 4 года назад

Well thanks for the ❤️ it’s been 6 days since I made this comment, Home Depot opened back up 4 days ago, I put my mask on waited in line 6 feet apart from everyone and bought everything about $50, I had to buy hack saw blades too. I am waiting for the topsoil guys to produce and hope to get a delivery in a few days. I should be putting on my new level lawn golf green in 6 weeks

@aquienpuedainteresar4188 2 года назад

This is a great Idea. I wonder if a core aerator can be successfully made out of pvc too.

@DRK_BBQ 4 года назад

Your Oscar is in the mail

@ngb09229 4 года назад

I lost it when the emperor said "Lawn....Uigi" lmfao

@reeldielfishing1221 3 года назад

716 baby - go Bills!! Nice video

@TheLawnDaddy 3 года назад

Heck ya, 3-0 baby

@paulinedavis8734 2 года назад

I’m going to use a ....4x4 about 24-36 inches long, with eye hooks and attach a rope and drag it....along over my seeds and top dressing ...soil.

@HZFamilyShowOfficial 4 года назад

congrats for 1K , new friend here :) stay connected

@mags219_81 4 года назад

Nice work! I received the same prize from LL's giveaway, looking to do a side-by-side comparison (Greene co, SLS, and Mirimichi) on my "sissy grass"

@davereynolds9797 4 года назад

Brilliant idea. Thanks from Poland.

@zman221 4 года назад

Loved the video!! I really appreciate the time you took to make it.. What was the total cost of material for lawn levels?

@TheLawnDaddy 4 года назад

The big one was just under $45 Canadian, the small one was around $35 Canadian.

@selkowbc 4 года назад

Let’s go Buffalo!

@graceortiz9494 4 года назад

Hey, I won a bottle of that too on lazy lawns give away

@starrider9948 3 года назад

I use Christy Red Hot Blue Glue, it's set too fast, can't adjust quick enough. Mine is a bit off level, does it even matter?

@everythingsucks6086 2 года назад

I was wondering how using round pipe instead of square tube would do. Do you think it makes a big difference? I'm gonna make one, but Im not sure what to use. I have some round conduit and I have some angle iron from old bed frames. Any thought on which would be better? I should also add, the round conduit is galvanized metal, so I'm just wondering if it makes a difference in the use of the tool.

@TheLawnDaddy 2 года назад

The angle iron will def work, I used PVC pipe cause I wanted to use something that everyone could use and have access to.

@beltonebrad 3 года назад

Should you put weight on it in order to make sure it is doing the job right. I was thinking about one of the PVC have a hose attachment where you can fill the leveling portion with water

@TheLawnDaddy 3 года назад

I was thinking water also but I couldn't find a quick connect large enough.

@unknownunknown797 3 года назад

Im gonna make this outta copper. Let you know how it goes

@alcredeur 4 года назад

Do you have any issues with the sand inside shifting around and causing uneven weight distribution? I wonder if maybe filling a few of the pipes with cement and letting it dry inside before gluing it all up wouldn't be better.

@TheLawnDaddy 4 года назад

I thought about it but I was worried that the PVC would crack as the concrete started to harden...I have found that the sand doesnt cause any uneven weight.

@trevor-bd4kt 3 года назад

Im thinking about using 1.5" pvc instead will fill with water from top of handle with drainable screw on cap. U think 1.5" would be too heavy? Want some durability if I build. Also I was thinking that lawn levelers had sharp down facing edges unlike the round pvc?

@TheLawnDaddy 3 года назад

I think 1.5 would get really heavy, I filled the one I made full plus the handle and it was really heavy...mine was 1"

@trevor-bd4kt 3 года назад

@@TheLawnDaddy ok then I'll stick with 1". Thanks!!

@trevor-bd4kt 3 года назад

@@TheLawnDaddy I do think im gonna go 1.5" on handle. It looks a bit flimsy. Just won't fill it all the way with water.

@Jknudsen0523 4 года назад

Will the joints at the pipe cause little ridges in the sand? Does that even matter?

@TheLawnDaddy 4 года назад

I haven't seen ridges but I've only leveled out soil not sand.

@Tazittarius2013 4 года назад

I like your ideas! I’ve been thinking of how I could build one out of PVC and then I come across your video. In your comments you list all the measurements for the large and small and for the small you included how many connectors but you didn’t for the large. If I counted correctly it’s still only 4 elbows but 15 Ts. Please correct me if I’m wrong. And we will never agree on football and I hope this doesn’t mean you won’t reply but I’m a life long Fins fan.

@TheLawnDaddy 4 года назад

Lmao, you are correct on both points...The Big leveling tool has 4 elbows and 15 T's and I say "SQUISH THE FISH" I hope BUF can improve even more this season and I think Miami will be better than many think. I think we can both agree that bye bye Tom Brady and down with the Pat's.

@Tazittarius2013 4 года назад

The LawnDaddy Amen to that!

@survivalishardstaystorng 2 года назад

I have to say your second version that's slightly smaller I think that it's turned the wrong way if you turn it sideways then the beams that are in the middle will also be leveling the dirt the way that you're moving it back and forth near the end of your video it's only using the outer tubes to do the leveling and the other two are just basically sliding forwards and backwards doing nothing I would suggest turning that 90° and reinstalling the stick if possible also the round tubes are not going to level or move the dirt as much as you would like I would rethink the design maybe slicing some cuts into the bottom and then installing some thin sheet metal 4 mm sticking out of the tube should do the trick it would really help move the dirt a little bit more

@TheLawnDaddy 2 года назад

You are correct about it being the wrong way, I noticed it after I filmed it. I turned it 90° shortly after putting the video out. The point of the design was simply to give the average person a more affordable option, it may not be 100% perfect but it works pretty well. Thanks for the input, much appreciated.

@BSTatonka 4 года назад

Can we see the rake in action. Seems like pvc would float over sand

@TheLawnDaddy 4 года назад

Check out my latest video, I show all my DIY lawn tools in Action including my lawn level tool.

@pK-wy7rb 3 года назад

Cool build. I wish you showed it real action

@TheLawnDaddy 3 года назад

I built this tool in the winter/very early Spring so I couldn't use it in the video but check out my video called 5 Lawn tools you can build...I use it in that video.

@spencersteinmann8651 4 года назад

It's lawn growing season now. Is there any video of your lawn leveling tool leveling? I just leveled (and reseeded) my front and back yard (about 5,000 sq ft). I sold my kidney to buy a metal levelawn and I have to admit it did a much better job than a (lightweight aluminum head) landscape rake. Part of the reason it worked so well was the weight of the (stainless steel) head, which helped drag the dirt at one level. Also, the box shape of the steel bars in the head helped to pull the dirt. I'd have to believe that a lightweight and round PVC pipe rake would tend to float over the dirt. Maybe if the PVC had sand in it, it would help? I'm not trying to insult your rake. I'd be curious to see the PVC rake level out topsoil or sand over a yard. Thanks.

@TheLawnDaddy 4 года назад

10:06 mark you can see I filled the level with sand...I've made a few modifications to the smaller level I made, I will do a video soon showing it in action. Thx for the input.

@iamd3_ 4 года назад

can we use 3/4 in poles?

@TheLawnDaddy 4 года назад

Do u mean 3/4 inch instead of 1 inch?

@iamd3_ 4 года назад

The LawnDaddy yes

@TheLawnDaddy 4 года назад

Yes u can use 3/4 inch instead of 1 inch

@gjclifford8 2 года назад

This looks great however, it looks like hard work to use it. Can I suggest a longer handle? Say at least 6 feet. That way you are not bending down to use it.

@TheLawnDaddy 2 года назад

The handle needs a re-work. I find the PVC flexes making it harder to use

@07BLUESTORM 3 года назад

Surely when you have your soil/sand etc piled up on your lawn you need some weight to shift it.? This "Contraption" doesn't seem to carry any weight whatsoever. Sorry but I don't think it'll work. Nice idea though PS: itd be great to see it in action. 👍

@TheLawnDaddy 3 года назад

I filled everything except the handle with sand. I show it being used in my video "5 Lawn tools you can build"

@07BLUESTORM 3 года назад

Thanks 👍

@bigtexas3077 2 года назад

How much sand did you put in that?

@TheLawnDaddy 2 года назад

Not sure the exact amount, I just kept putting sand in a little at a time, then I would shake it around then keep.filling till it was full.

@bigtexas3077 2 года назад

Thanks man for the great video! 👍

@TurfTherapy 4 года назад

1st

@sheldonrg1 4 года назад

BILLS!!! BILLS!!! BILLS!!!

@TheLawnDaddy 4 года назад

Bill's Mafia!!!

@sheldonrg1 4 года назад

Yessir! From ‘89 until I take my last breath!

@ChipsNGuac 4 года назад

2nd 😂😂😂

@SunnyBermuda 4 года назад

Go 49rs!!

@walleye855 4 года назад

chiefs

@charlesoliver5834 3 года назад

Your handle is way too short. You are not maintaining your lumbar lordship. Repetitve flexion overworks the muscles but more importantly increases the compressive force in the intervertebral disc. Compression with flexion causes the disc to migrate posteriolaterally - towards nerve roots. Try a 80 inch handle and don't so readily choose to bend (flex your lumbar spine ) as your first choice movement pattern. -Dr.Oliver

@TheLawnDaddy 3 года назад

Thx