the tines you ordered through Amazon, why did you not use those? did you try and ran into a problem? I am getting ready to build one like yours, but I don't want to use the steel pipes. Any guidance would be appreciated.

What is way brighter one is Wave Rider

Would have really liked to see how you made those openings in the tines. I think that's the most complicated part of this project and you didn't show that. But pretty cool idea you came up with

Have you considered using hollow punches for tines?

That’s a sweet build.

I didn't think it was very effective against the mole I was dealing with because the mole wasn't digging very deep, I noticed the mole was avoided it , I ended up stabbing the mole with a steel bar while it was active, when dug It up I realized it was a mole, not a gopher.

Wha kind of bait

Did the same already .except tines(used Oregon tines) and 30 lb not 40lb

You could make 2 of them and space apart about 12 inches and put the shaft in the middle for balancing.

All parts made in China, Aerator fabricated and assembled in the USA.

I have a 2005 gmc sierra, the dome light behind the front seats uses three incandescent bulbs, I replaced the bulb in the center with a Zevo 6411 and it’s great! However I went buy two more for the two map lights in the same fixture , this is the fixture that lights up the second row seats, so on in the center and one on each end that the passengers can turn on/ off for themselves, when I acquired two more of the 6411’s this time I got the cool white as Sylvania’s website says they are the same, well guess what they aren’t, I can use the Zevo bulb in any of the three positions but the cool white will NOT light up at all. There seems to be a different kind of circuitry in the Zevo vs the cool white

The zevo has a cooler white color or a slightly blue tint to it. Its noticeable

Put the covers back on and try them when it's dark outside or the garage is closed with no lights. Do one side, then the other, then both. Anyways, one year on and how are they holding up?

Can you make something easy to put on the front of your zero turn lawnmower for putting holes in the ground for grass seed

So flipping cool man! Awesome video

I really like this setup. Couple questions....I'm not super mechanically inclined. Would it be possible to add wheels on each side (longer axle) or a set of "training wheels" ? It might help to be balanced. I thought about starting with an agrifab double spool assembly, attaching tines, wheels etc. Thanks for your time Albert!

thanks for your generosity!

I like the build, do the cores eject okay? I see most of the commercial ones have a taper to help eject the cores as the come up.

I would use an old brake rotor instead of the plywood. You could then take a 10 pound weight off.

What paint did you use for the stud and the plywood round?

Squints at old bicycle...

Why did you not use the other tines that were already made?

this is awesome!

Use two old brake rotors. Free. Heavy.

Great job and thanks for sharing. After studying your build and the AMICK, I'm going to build one using your ideas. (I'm simply not paying $400 for an AMICK.). Fortunately, I have 4 - ten pound weights from an old weight set which will save me quite a lot. If you don't have these weights another option to save money would be to check thrift shops, garage sales and online market places like Craigs List or Offer Up. I thought about using brake rotors but not sure how hard it will be to drill them for the U bolts. I think plywood will be just fine because how many times a year are you going to use it? And I already have some scrap plywood and it will be much easier to work with. As to the tines, it looks like they are going to take some time to fabricate. Oh well. The one thing I think I'll do a little differently is to sharpen the tines at a steeper angle hopefully to get better penetration into the soil. The one question I did have is why 7 tines? Have to tried 6 or 8? Another lawn product I was working on before I saw your aerator is a lawn roller. Have you made one? My plan is to use a 12" Quikrete Quik-Tube. I'll cut it down to 24", make round plugs out of plywood for each end with holes in them to center the axel I'll make out of steel pipe. The 24" tube should take 1 60 lb. bag of Quikrete cement. I'll make sure the axel is centered as I mix and pour in the cement using the end pieces. After the cement is cured, I'll fabricate a handle probably out of scrap 2"x4"s I already have. I'm estimating it will cost me around $25 - $30. By the way, my Home Depot charges $20 for a 4 hour roller rental. I'm happy to share my roller idea with you incase you want to do a video.

Great job!

I finally finished this project and it works! I ended up using tines from amazon and I needed to add 2 spacers about 3 inches in length to both ends of the galvanized steel pipe because I had too much pipe sticking out for whatever reason. I am using 5 lb weights (40 pounds total) for my lawn…so maybe the 10 pound weights you used are a lot thicker? Anyways, tested it out and I have 2 inch deep aerator holes! Could maybe adjust my tines a bit to make the holes deeper but I think from what I’ve read 2 inch holes should be sufficient. Thanks again!

Damn that’s F’d up moles can’t even see what’s going on in the world

A machine like this cant have any wood in it. Wood shrinks under pressure and wont hold your device together. It will become a loose, shakey thing that just dont work. You didnt invent anything. You did a poor copycat of a superior machine made by AMICK ROLLAERATOR

could someone please share whats the correct size of the "wheel" is? What diamater fits best?

Its crazy how they have backwards hands for optimal tunnel digging

Do u live in Washington state?

This is AMICK, the actual inventor of the device you have simulated. But. Wood shrinks, so all your machine imitants will fall apart.

Greta job!

Exactly correct. Probably the best repair video I've seen. Thank you very much!

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Im in process of building mine like yours and Amick RollAerator. I can sent you the pictures if you like. Still in progress tho...might be able give me some direction.

Well, I was thinking about getting a manual, stomp aerator, but now I'm rethinking things. Great project!

Show how you made it

Question on the homemade times…. Looks like you cut the threaded end on the side that Punctures the ground is that accurate ?

Very useful information. Thanks

Albert this is super helpful!! The only thing I'm going to do differently is to buy tines because I don't think I have the tools to cut the pipe and that seems to be the most time consuming part of this project. Thank you very much!

Hi- I like your DIY aerator! My yard is significantly larger than yours (131 ft wide by 50 ft deep). Would your model still be practical?

Great diy tool, but it will be better with at lease 8 or 10 rolls of pipes or a roller will be better.

Ever consider making one with two wheels of tines? I wonder if it would be too cumbersome to use.

I really want to get rid of them but I can’t handle catching them and having to “discard” ugh… I am trying a few things but eventually I guess I will have to give this a try

use a 55 gal barrow instead of wood wheel, all plugs will end up inside , might have to add weight to it

Get the 22

I’d prefer all metal like a couple brake rotors instead of the ply board.