An affordable compactor for rapid DIY ground compacting

[@saltypupssailing8724]

Throttle was not missing nut. You have to take the screw out and feed from the other side. Only one end of the bracket is threaded and they don’t tell you that. I thought the same thing and even had a nut on hand until I figured it out.

[@UDoIt2]

I read your comment this morning. I was in the shed and specifically looked at it. Read your comment again and now I see what you mean. Thank you for pointing that out. I'll give that a try. - John

[@Mitch3D]

That seems like a tool you would rent rather than buy. How much dirt would you be compacting?

[@UDoIt2]

Yes, I agree for those who are smarter at planning than me. My schedule was kind of whacky and I had to get several truckloads of gravel spanning several weeks and I'd have to rent it multiple times. The area I prepared for the shed is about 18 by 14. To rent this for the weekend would be about $120. It's already paid for itself with the number of times I've used it.

[@Mitch3D]

@@UDoIt2 looks like fun to use though.