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MediaHound · 09-19-2006, 01:35 PM

Thanks for the comments, guys.
I've seen the one with the oil-barrel looking bin suspended with a crank and gear welded to it. I dont know how long that would last with the rain we have here.
I think two would be a good idea, as well. I was thinking along the same lines.
This way, I wont be adding fresh material to it when it's ready to be emptied out.
I'm not looking to make a homemade device. I would rather spend a little dough and get a professional 'machine' (or two), something a little more presentable.
One of the reasons I'm opting for the tumbler is to avoid using an aerator stick and having to turn it all by hand. Like you say, Mitchel, thats a lot of back-breaking work (I have a good back, but still..).

Another reason I like the tumbler is because this way I dont need to dedicate ten square feet of precious land away from the house, this bad boy can go anywhere, is portable, and takes up less space.

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MediaHound Tally-Man MediaHound's Photo Gallery Location: Florida Find me on the map! Zone: 10 Name: Jarred Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,261 BananaBucks : 2,027,591 Feedback: 66 / 100% Said "Thanks" 3,856 Times Was Thanked 5,086 Times in 1,353 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 2,086 Times	Re: Compost tumblers Thanks for the comments, guys. I've seen the one with the oil-barrel looking bin suspended with a crank and gear welded to it. I dont know how long that would last with the rain we have here. I think two would be a good idea, as well. I was thinking along the same lines. This way, I wont be adding fresh material to it when it's ready to be emptied out. I'm not looking to make a homemade device. I would rather spend a little dough and get a professional 'machine' (or two), something a little more presentable. One of the reasons I'm opting for the tumbler is to avoid using an aerator stick and having to turn it all by hand. Like you say, Mitchel, thats a lot of back-breaking work (I have a good back, but still..). Another reason I like the tumbler is because this way I dont need to dedicate ten square feet of precious land away from the house, this bad boy can go anywhere, is portable, and takes up less space. __________________ Apologies in advance if I am slow to reply to your PM. I suggest posting in the forums for support if you need something urgent.