DIY Vibrating Soil & Compost Sifter

[@cprgreaves]

Best video I've seen yet. I don't have a cart, but can still use your idea with this lightweight sifter that can "roam" around my 24'x16' raised garden bed. I can sieve reclaimed soil around the border (say a 4' swathe) and eject rocks, twigs directly into a wheelbarrow standing outside the bed. Inside the bed I will be re-sifting existing material which will produce gradually reducing loads of detritus. Again: Thank You; an award-winning idea.

[@ILoveLegosDontYou]

Watched a lot of homemade sifter videos and 1 minute in I knew this was the best design. Nice job. Thank you!

[@stevenspencer9104]

Brother, let me just tell you. I have looked at so many sifters on KZbin. Some are so complex it is unbelievable, with pulleys and motors and the like. And you know some are not that complex. And I am aware, that people are doing what they can with what they have. But this model that you’ve designed is so fine. I also like the revisions. I do a good little bit of composting because I have, to me a lot of flowers. Sometimes I use 3 or 4 buggies of soil on a bed. So you can understand why I appreciate so very much you taking the time to go through all the trouble you did to put this on video and bless us all with this information. God bless you and yours.

[@leeforrest9661]

I realize I'm kinda off topic but do anyone know a good website to watch new tv shows online ?

[@cairoyehuda4582]

@Lee Forrest I use FlixZone. You can find it by googling :)

[@nodnodwinkwinkV]

Clever design and it stores neatly under your bed! Just like those old exercise machine ads. Nice work.

[@gsmscrazycanuck9814]

I have seen dozens of designs and love what you did.

[@codetech5598]

This is a good design, much better than the guy selling plans for an over-built but under-engineered contraption that uses a reciprocating saw to shake the screen table back and forth.

[@monohydrate2]

Would love to see more of your creations or ideas or even a garage tour!

[@HaScHiPU]

I have seen a lot of videos about compost sifters and I think this is the best design for its simplicity. Congrats.

[@PatrickJoseph007]

Brilliant idea. Fantastic design. Exceptional work!

[@drforest]

That’s a great design. Well done. Definitely going to steal some ideas for my soil sifting problems

[@FriendlyBotanist]

Great video, perfect length, clear, pleasant to watch. What a nice clean design!

[@ACJR4444]

Just came across this. It looks like it works great and nothing better than a straight forward simple design. Nice job!

[@jasonstewart1673]

This is an elegant solution! Thank you for sharing.

[@zacharyrespess4488]

You're a daggum genius Russ! Compliments on the detailed, but lean voiceover as well. I'm going to try substituting the motor with a cordless reciprocating saw (without the blade) when I get around to trying this build. Hoping that'll work, provided it'll probably take two people to run. I've seen others use cordless sawzalls to get air bubbles out of concrete form pours so I figured it'd be worth a shot. Thanks again!

[@daithibuachalla25]

Hi Zachary, been looking at videos about this set up and was also considering the cordless reciprocating saw option, as that would suit my circumstances - did you end up making a sifter using the cordless reciprocating saw ? If so, how did it work out? Hope it went well

[@HurricanePuppies]

@@daithibuachalla25 Me too! How did it turn out?

[@cprgreaves]

Cordless or not, a reciprocating saw - if you have one - makes sense as a trial before spending cash on a dedicated reciprocating motor. "Trial" in the sense of "does the rest of the kt hang together". Thanks.

[@stephenjones7829]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 totally amazing , I love this idea , Ive looked at loads and even started assembling a trommel out of salvaged parts . But this is so simple and effective I'm not going to bother with the trommel build and will go with this design instead . Good job 👍👍👍👍 Best wishes Steve

[@HankHill44]

Holy cow I'm trying to sive lots of compost this is genius

[@HankHill44]

I like to use compost for top dressing in my lawn mix it with a little bit of sand

[@bryang.thomas3630]

Nice short video filled with quick information easy to process and answer questions for building one. Thank you

[@rajendrababu2448]

Ingenious, efficient, simple & effective. A very innovative mind.

[@nickguthrie9309]

I admire all your work. I've made 6 screens from 1/4 to 2" spacings, and try to use the largest gapped rack to do the least bashing of soil particles yet catch most weeds and biggest stones . I'm going for small-ish volumes hence will not 'go' electrical etc.

[@cprgreaves]

I suspect that if we build the one frame with as large a mesh as possible (say two-inch chicken wire), then we could just lay a flat sheet of any mesh on top of the chicken wire, a snug fit inside the frame, and the sieved ("good size") material will just pass through the chicken-wire. I will be using the coarsest mesh i can fin, so that with that alone I have a vibrating MIXER to mix grass clippings, chainsaw-dust , and soil.

[@bseant420]

of all the ideas ive been mulling over im going to go with this one for my gorilla cart. nice video

[@articmars1]

This would awesome for worms. What a cool way of doing this. Nice and simple.

[@bluestoneaquaticdesigns1302]

Great work. Took it to the next level. Very clean.

[@M-Files]

Love the Skill and Ingenuity, I appreciate the creative assistance. I'll be using or keeping several key features of your design in mind when constructing my sifter.

[@collowood]

Great build and even I get follow your easy set-up. Thank you Don❤

[@jeffreysfuller]

This was great! I love your design. I'm glad I saw it.

[@tbluemel]

Great video and a great sifter. Thank you for sharing!!

[@jonahvimeo4276]

wonderful concept sir ! thumb up

[@t23001]

Excellent design, very cool!

[@kthoennes]

What a great setup, thanks very much for posting this.

[@billerb4220]

Awesome set up. Love it

[@denisdufresne5338]

Very interesting idea.

[@JHack840]

Nice Work Russ, Thanks

[@lesliemandic9673]

Wow this is good. I will try to make one about half this size. I have backyard goats and here in dried up California I feel like I am tossing out 1/2 the back yard with the poops. I am sure the city compost loves our contributions 😉. Anyway I have tried a number of hand devices and each has a flaw. This is great! I wonder if I need the 100w motor or if I could get by with the smaller one.

[@valdez440]

Wow,this is great!Good job man!

[@raymondjoseph7177]

Old video but thank you. Gonna make a little bigger one for the backyard.

[@ericcarver7465]

this is beautiful. I am wanting to break up huge clumps of peat moss and have it all fluffy - this will do it. Thanks Russ. I subbed just incase you come up with any other helpful wisdom to post.

[@jimrodia4190]

You can also find vibrating motors on old hospital type beds with vibrating option

[@Skullfireranch]

5star thank you very much for sharing this

[@Startzc]

Awesome build. Thanks

[@wm005]

Hey, I saw your video and I was so impressed by the shaking effect! Can I ask what kind of mechanical device you're using to achieve that? It looks really cool!

[@vmobile890]

Looking to build also the motors speed control if want to add is on ebay and Amazon under vibrating motor . There is different wattages . I bought a extras small one to mount on my recliner chair .

[@leochen4891]

Nice design.

[@petethehandyman9185]

Well done sir!

[@sic-n-tiredtired4273]

Yup genius for sure love it👍

[@ayellowbeard]

This is great! Wish you had links to the items (vibrating motor, cadet cart, etc) you used for this great project in your description. Cheers!

[@russlesinski2092]

Vibrating motor (100W). I bought mine for $61 in January. Shop around for the best price: www.amazon.com/Concrete-Vibrator-Vibration-Aluminum-Vibrating/dp/B076Q59PPB/ref=pd_sbs_60_2/146-4685711-2905920?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B076Q59PPB&pd_rd_r=230b2237-b115-46ff-be7b-437f79ab1fed&pd_rd_w=vWzbw&pd_rd_wg=46yF4&pf_rd_p=12b8d3e2-e203-4b23-a8bc-68a7d2806477&pf_rd_r=RME86QR9QSN1R520XYSX&psc=1&refRID=RME86QR9QSN1R520XYSX Reostat: www.amazon.com/Electronic-Controller-Variable-Adjuster-Hydroponics/dp/B07T9BLJ7L/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=rheostat&qid=1590715251&sr=8-1 Cub Cadet Hauler: www.homedepot.com/p/Cub-Cadet-Hauler-1000-lb-Capacity-10-cu-ft-Modular-Tow-Behind-Dump-Cart-19B40026100/301057815

[@ayellowbeard]

@@russlesinski2092 Cool thanks!

[@manofsteel6262]

@@russlesinski2092 did that motor come with a standard house plug? The amazon link shows a spliced end

[@russlesinski2092]

@@manofsteel6262 Mine was spliced. I added the plug.

[@mycapstone]

Nice job!

[@ErikHI63]

Can you tell me what size (watts) vibrator you used? Thanks

[@russlesinski2092]

100W

[@logancohrs]

@@russlesinski2092Do you find you are leveraging the whole 100w or are you adjusting it with the rheostat?

[@russlesinski2092]

@@logancohrs I use the rheostat a lot. I find that different speeds of vibration work better, depending on the density of the soil. So if I dumped an old flower pot of soil on to the screen, I would probably use a slower speed. I also found it helpful to clamp a board across the middle of the screen, so that clumps of soil will stay on the screen instead of rolling into my wheelbarrow.

[@rachelyates7473]

Genius!😊

[@bryang.thomas3630]

How did you secure the compression springs? Think it would hold up if compression springs were attached to both ends, so that the sieve is parallel to the ground?

[@russlesinski2092]

My springs had a smaller opening on one end, so I used a washer and scren to attach them. Here is an example of the springs: www.ebay.com/itm/196158638740?itmmeta=01HZZGRNS4XS1RM9HHWHJG5BXM&hash=item2dabf74a94:g:e~0AAOSwMfZljyh6&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA0NF%2BMOTi1nGl980kv5mVfdHoy0M9Zc6ry2m6cq151kwF36%2BOTc652M4Wpv9c9yxJIaTsoxwqkbrqRVc2PvYzv3Sqm3D9Ak1GbYaYyVH%2By1Zx4IOg9ITusSkRVBiczoJ4PF%2BNzjbZxat1wipZH%2FSCB%2F7EZeJDKXgDi%2FmnYz4uCxA%2BNN3I%2FyZRGE7WvRgE8UqnfvWNzLiCGlFYXj2fSidQ1Dmf3vdpM5NsrpEOpQlCsFLRh0GkqX43B%2FMlUu9Vl%2F4QFVtBJWvef3O5VS%2BhQH0G7aQ%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR97c4vD_Yw

[@bryang.thomas3630]

Thanks for the link!

[@originalfallinggirl]

Brilliant!

[@Jay-Jose]

I love this, and now I'm building my own since I'm tired of manually sifting soil in the Texas heat. Can you provide a little info on the compression springs? Any info would be helpful.

[@russlesinski2092]

I think I got these springs off the seat of an old riding mower. They are 2.25 in. x 1.75 in. with 6 coils. If you search "riding Mower Seat Springs" on amazon or eBay, you will find some. It was helpful that one end was smaller, so I could screw it into the wood frame.

[@thomassellers7613]

Excellent!

[@StevenPezzullo-yf7vb]

How do you connect the compression springs?

[@russlesinski2092]

The compression springs were smaller on one end, so I used a screw and large washer (like these: www.amazon.com/JZGRDN-Compression-283516-Compatible-Grasshopper/dp/B0CQ772TWD/ref=sr_1_19?crid=HMSDJPRQ743E&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gAv-YVGKkGYxUTFYE5x0GDvqm27MYEpXP1Xbct2N9W9eCED9zJuUyCYaS4Y5dFX_fT0ppAGWk2HoiXE0VL-iZSglsFGy4bCv6ZI7VpSf0g55s4K3Yq0Xs8_zBxODqZ8YVnedFt0HTCYm-dEMKoSdf9JEoOQB2kVp20_utZlTnDH2hw7n3XFtT7bVJi_gjpEMYxgRvv67I0A4ZsXiCA2lpYeOYZqCkEhkMglZ9iWRwzA.8jHCGRrdr786gxjQbfUms85w4DQGEQf38LLZNqdHQI4&dib_tag=se&keywords=lawnmower+seat+compression+springs&qid=1711678818&sprefix=lawnmower+seat+compression+springs%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-19

[@flatsville1]

Excellent design. Do you have a link or name & model no. of the reostat?

[@russlesinski2092]

I used one like this: www.ebay.com/itm/153931419939?hash=item23d7071123:g:zIsAAOSwn8dh4Nxq

[@grahamkechnie209]

Brilliant!👍🏻🇨🇦

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

I need to build a tabletop mini version

[@bobfalk2896]

Do you have a link to the extension springs you used on the upper portion of the screen? I have searched on Amazon and there are sooo many choices. I ordered one pair that looked like yours but they are way too stiff.....any help would be appreciated. Cheers, bob

[@russlesinski2092]

I had them from an old porch swing. If you look up "Porch Swing Springs" on ebay, you'll find some, but they are more money than I would pay.

[@bobfalk2896]

@@russlesinski2092 ok, thanks!

[@denisdufresne5338]

Does it work with rather wet matters?

[@russlesinski2092]

@@denisdufresne5338 what I’ve done with wetter compost is clamp a board across the middle of the screen. Wetter compost, then sits above the board and I can work it with my hand if necessary.

[@russlesinski2092]

An UPDATE - I made a couple modifications to the design: I replaced the angle iron with a 2x2 board (& eye hooks) and now use toolbox clasps to secure that board to the rails instead of wing nuts. The angle worked fine, but now I can assemble or disassemble the sifter in under 1 minute. I also attached a thin piece of rubber on the board where the compression springs bounce, to make in run even quieter. Vibrating motor (100W). I bought mine for $61 in January. Shop around for the best price: www.amazon.com/Concrete-Vibrator-Vibration-Aluminum-Vibrating/dp/B076Q59PPB/ref=pd_sbs_60_2/146-4685711-2905920?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B076Q59PPB&pd_rd_r=230b2237-b115-46ff-be7b-437f79ab1fed&pd_rd_w=vWzbw&pd_rd_wg=46yF4&pf_rd_p=12b8d3e2-e203-4b23-a8bc-68a7d2806477&pf_rd_r=RME86QR9QSN1R520XYSX&psc=1&refRID=RME86QR9QSN1R520XYSX Reostat: www.amazon.com/Electronic-Controller-Variable-Adjuster-Hydroponics/dp/B07T9BLJ7L/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=rheostat&qid=1590715251&sr=8-1 Cub Cadet Hauler: www.homedepot.com/p/Cub-Cadet-Hauler-1000-lb-Capacity-10-cu-ft-Modular-Tow-Behind-Dump-Cart-19B40026100/301057815

[@Startzc]

How did you attach the compression springs?

[@l0gic23]

Thank you

[@racebiketuner]

Nice!

[@Breauxmaintconst]

May use your idea.

[@medmanbrand]

nice job, really smart

[@ron4625]

Russ, How did you connect the compression springs to the board and wooden construction that sits at the bottom of the cart ? Thanks Ron

[@russlesinski2092]

The compression springs were smaller on one end (like these: www.ebay.com/itm/273365785514?hash=item3fa5dedbaa:g:XpkAAOSwzrlbUixX), so I used a screw and large washer.

[@bobfalk2896]

Genius!

[@carpmon7016]

what size motor is that?

[@russlesinski2092]

100W

[@carpmon7016]

@@russlesinski2092 thank you

[@Jay-Jose]

Have you had issues with the screen falling apart (the welds breaking) due to the vibration? I've built a few versions of your screen, and it seems to be the limiting factor thus far.

[@gsmscrazycanuck9814]

You need more videos

[@intrestingness]

Russ, can you please provide plans?

[@russlesinski2092]

Sorry, but I did not work from plans...they're in my head

[@JonsDailyHustle]

This is actually really great. I'm gonna try to make one

[@thisoldproperty]

Possibly the simples vibration sifter I've seen.

[@ronschreiber3635]

my next plan great info thank you sir what type motor is that ?

[@russlesinski2092]

Search "100W Concrete Vibrator Motor" on ebay...many out there

[@ronschreiber3635]

@@russlesinski2092 thank you sir I will .

[@sachingarg9405]

Can you please add the moter link

[@donnamarques2315]

Will you build me one?

[@karllausten6081]

KZbin use your big brain algorithms

[@cryptoformoon1391]

dudes a lejan

[@wheelie642]

You don’t show it working efficiently. Probably because overall it doesn’t work all that great. It needs to shake not vibrate.

[@russlesinski2092]

It actually works phenomenally. I’ve used it for four years now.

[@codetech5598]

The vibration is correct, and it is the way commercial units are built and operated. The shaking tables are built by tinkerers on KZbin who are not experienced in landscape material processing and use reciprocating saws for actuators, etc.

[@Skullfireranch]

5star thank you very much for sharing this

[@WiggleWoodFarms]

Fantastic!