Can I Build a Sawzall Powered Compost Sifter?

[@annamschnetzer4036]

Your children will benefit from their lifetime working with you!

[@arewehomesteadingyet]

I learned a work ethic by being alongside my dad, so I hope to pass that on.

[@regor8274]

What a beautiful family! Wow!!

[@folsterfarms]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video - well done *Dad points too!

[@Johnrich395]

Probably could just add wooden blocks instead of the bolts to prevent it from digging into the lower frame, also music at the beginning is a bit much.

[@arewehomesteadingyet]

Thanks for the feedback. You're right about that music. I had some trouble getting the audio mixed right on this one. I'll do better in the future!

[@maggidull1952]

Where can I start my comments? I guess kudos to you for involving 3 (and sometimes 4) of your young children in this project. This is exactly how children learn AND gain confidence in accomplishing a task. Secondly, and just as importantly, what a novel idea to build your compost sifter. I am sure your idea will be replicated by others. Using the Saw-zall was certainly thinking outside the box, but you realized the negative affect on the power tool using it to move the sifter. With 3 little big helpers to operate the sifter, the job should get done manually in a short time. I really like your idea!

[@arewehomesteadingyet]

Bonus effect: This has become a way for my older two to earn a little money. They get paid per container of sifted compost. It's really worked well!

[@maggidull1952]

@@arewehomesteadingyet Dad, you are definitely on the right parent track!

[@EmptiedPockets]

How to ruin a reciprocating saw

[@arewehomesteadingyet]

You're not wrong! 🤣🤣🤣 I quickly realized that, although it is possible, it's probably not a good idea. That's why I made sure to include that bit at the end.

[@EmptiedPockets]

@@arewehomesteadingyet if it works it works!