The base is dovetailed at the corners and the uprights are lapped in. I have to complicate everything.
I’ve never tried dovetails, I could only hope to do as well. I’d probably just do a corner brace and call it done, though.
god i love dovetails
Same here! The wood is thick and really wet right from the hardware store. I cut the joinery using panel saws because the teeth of my back saws were too fine. It came out pretty good, even if it’s utilitarian.
Fingers crossed they stay straight on you as they dry out.
Sick
how are these. I have seen them but don’t know anyone that has used them.
They might have a newer model by now, but the tubular frame on this one was junk. It always wanted to fold up on itself, and it rusted away in the weather.
no I mean the rolling compost bins in general. I only ever experienced piles. Obviously its easier to mix but im just sorta wondering how convenient it feels. assuming you did piles at some point of course. if not then it may be hard to relate.
I had that same compost tumbler, and the frame rusted away on mine as well!
are you going to stain it or put linseed oil on it? or just let it age?
It’s pressure treated and it’s going to sit out exposed 24/7, so it’s just going to turn grey :-(
Did you add pressure treat sealer to the cut ends? If not, I’d recommend doing so as it’ll add quite a few years of life to it.
I didn’t know there was such a thing. I’ll check it out next time I’m at the hardware store.
I really should round over the tops of the uprights so they don’t absorb as much rain, but sealer would definitely help.
