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[@kalietopcagic2272]

You are very motivating and so kind to give such amazing things to the worm community. I'm wondering if you could send a link for the black bins you use? Thanks so much and I'm hoping to grow a little more every year and maybe one day I'll be able to sell!

[@michaeldvorak8140]

Captain, you and your team are angels for sharing what you do and how you do it. And now, you your helping us out to make money. That’s truly a blessing for many of your viewers.

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Thanks, Michael. Nothing makes me happier than helping the Worm People make a side income - worms helped me do that and I want to pass it on.

[@wormsforlife7352]

Great sifter Captain Matt 👍👍 I do have a suggestion you may or may not want to toy with. The suggestion would be to take the wheels off the sifter with the 1/4" screen. Then put it directly on top of the frame with the 1/8" screen and lock them together with 1" furring strips at the four centers. The furring strips would be attached to the 1/4" frame and hang down about 1" which would allow it to lock on top of the 1/8" frame. With that being done the bedding and worms would get added to the top frame with the 1/4" screen. The when the sifting is done the large worms and what does not fall through the 1/4" can get flipped into a tote/tray, then under the light or into another tub. The cocoons, small worms and undigested material smaller than a 1/4" but larger than an 1/8" would be on the bottom screen and can get flipped into a different tote/tray/tub. The castings would fall through into the mortar tray/tub. Speaking about safety for not cutting or poking the fingers with the wire, especially with the 1/8" screen. Menards or equivalent box stores sell carpet runners by the foot. They are a type of rubber about 1/16" thick. The runners without the nobs on the bottom are the one to get. Cut them just like a picture frame and staple on top of the border of the 1/8" screen. I am happy that you are sharing the plans for making your sifting machine, I think it will have a great reaction 👍👍 Enjoy worms and have a great Day!

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Thanks for all the ideas, worms for life. Sounds like some experiments are coming!

[@lynnelichtenstern-ug1fb]

I like it, I love it, I want more of it. I just can't get enough of Captain Matt and the worm people.

[@dwebman11]

Captain Matt. You restore my faith in the fundamental goodwill of people engaged in their tasks and their communities. By the way I'm 76 still going strong timber framing and processing firewood and I hear you about the thinning of our old guy's skin. My arms look like a road map with all the new scars I've acquired over the past few years. But thankfully I heal as fast as I cut. I wish you and yours all the best in your wonderful work and the example you set for us old boomers. I can't thank you enough! I'll have a manual screener built ASAP.

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Wishing you the best as well! I count it a blessing that I’m able to continue to work and share.

[@carolinacurrea7094]

Wow cpt Matt. I'm humbled beyond belief! I can't wait to follow your plan for farmers market n labels etc. What a time saver! I'm a simple parent of 5. A nurse.. job I don't want because im?away from my kids. I have a part time screen print business. Hurts my back. Lol and a striving farmer! Hence the worms. I want to grow more worms and replace my nursing job first. I'm passing on the screen printing to my teen kids!

[@keelapermaculturefarm]

I've been rasing worms for 10 years and selling worms for 5 years. My style has evolved over time but I am now having more orders than my system and processes can handle. Just found your channel and watched a bunch of videos and have learnt so much and inspired. Thanks for all your tips. I now feel like begginer, and I am only starting out with worms!

[@ookiee1]

how did you go about getting so many orders?

[@MemesWorms]

Love it Matt. If you stand at one end instead of the side it works better. Alot easier on the body.

[@nanac8448]

Captain Matt, you and your family are truly wonderful human beings. Thanks so much for all you give. :)

[@NanasWorms]

I'm glad experts like you do similar things that I stumbled across. I found if I finely sift wood chips to 1/8 of an inch or pulverize dried leaves in my blender, that fine carbon "dust" will dry out castings almost instantly. Thanks for helping us all learn! ~ Sandra

[@Peaceful-resistance1]

Thanks again Captain Matt, for being an example of how to love your neighbor!❤ Sharing great stuff with the worm community absolutely FREE of charge. Life is much more than the sum of our accumulated wealth. 👍👍👌😊

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Wise words, my friend. You're welcome!

[@clb50]

My husband and I are going to watch every single one of your videos, taking notes and have bought the 3 books you recommend. Watching your Warming Up Q & A and noted that you've changed your system in a lot of ways since. Would absolutely love if you did another Q & A I'd you have time and can't say how much we appreciate you. We are praying we can make a business out of this. 🙏

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Great to hear from you, C! Yes… I think another Q&A would be good.

[@shadfangoriginal5644]

Thanks for the sifter plans! I can't wait to make it 🙂

[@tiffanynewbold1156]

You all are true examples of "teaching men to fish", thank you for your generosity and may God bless you!!

[@lauriebareham4200]

OMG Matt im so excited for the next video now. You are a worm people Hero. Thank you for everything you and your family do for us.

[@shannoncalhoun3684]

Thank you Captain Matt for sharing all the information about worm farming. I am just getting started and feel confident about taking off into this new venture.

[@MrRocco1974]

Got a simple worm composter, came across this channel and now hooked. Thanks 😊

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

That’s how it started for all of us, Damien! Welcome!

[@NedDenver]

Beautiful sifter design! Can't wait for next episode!

[@icantthinkofnothin1]

Thank you Matt and the rest of the worm people crew. You’re work is truely appreciated

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Thanks so much for your generosity, Glowing Gardens!

[@howdychick30]

Hello Captain Matt. I love your worm sifter plans and I am so greatful for you sharing them with us. I had an idea I'd like to share. I'm going to add a single strip of masking/painters tape over my hardware cloth along the edge where the castors glide over the lip of the wood so my bedding/castings don't fall onto the track. This should aid in preventing baby worms and cocoon deaths from being ran over. Aside from this, your plans are fantastic, and much appreciated! Thank you.

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Great innovation!

[@michelep4340]

Thank you so much for your generosity.

[@jrobbx]

I have wasted so much time with sifting! Thank you so much for this episode and the sifter plans. You are the greatest!

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Great to hear. Would love to see a photo of your sifter over at community.wormpeople.com

[@jefflester4979]

Captain Matt, as we all say, you are so generous! I've seen another sifter on line like this one, but not as well made. The issue for me is the trays! $7-8 trays US at Lowes are not available in Oz, only $22AU ones that are not the same size. Once I source the right trays, I'll be making a sifter as per your design, thanks! The other useful thing here was record keeping - a must as I am discovering. Looking forward to the next one.

[@golikaviani5879]

We are worm people and that is what worm people do! Love it!

[@GarySevior]

Thank you for your video's, well done and easy to follow your directions

[@richardhoops3682]

I have picked up some "wild south dakota" nitecrawlers. I have black compost cow manure, 2 bags of bedding ( not the shredded paper stuff ). All i can get here is sphagnum peat. I have some garden lime, layer crumbles, rabbit pellets, oyster shell and 4, 27 gallon plastic totes. I want to raise for fishing. What do i do now? Any advice would be appreciated.

[@bingbangbongmukbang3015]

Matt, I really enjoy your videos. Judy is such a trooper. He is in almost every single one of your goes in is such a good helper he's gonna grow up to be such a great man. You are really a great guy. I wish I could get some castings and worms from you, but I am in Texas and you don't ship anyways still love your channel.

[@cuznclive2236]

Thank you! Thinking the casters are the weak link, but I'll give them a chance. Y'all be well and stay safe!

[@GeorgeWyatt-u3g]

Thanks! I do appreciate you sharing the information, it comes from the heart.Keep wiggling Capt.!

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Thanks for your generosity. You’re welcome!

[@gioknows]

Outstanding. I look forward to building one of these sifters. Cheers from Ottawa, Canada.

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Have fun!

[@Justin-bk3fi]

Thanks for another great video, Captain Matt!

[@peteraukett9981]

Thank you Captain Matt, this will help a lot. I have a bad back after I manually sive my castings I'm in pain for days after.

[@cherylhowker1792]

Love the sifter… in the uk we can’t get the exact same things as you. But I think we will take the design and make something similar. As atm I’m doing it by hand in my hands and it’s back breaking work. Lol I know I’m new to this and only been d keeping worms for 6 months but I live em. I wanna set up a breakers bin today if I can so I can get them going and get some breaders separately from my farm. I think I’ll just start with a small amout as not got big tubs and want them to bread but if I try to follow what you do in 2 weeks they will have laid lids for me to harvest and go again. Then I can start a nursery for the babies.

[@kevinvlcek596]

Thank you Captain Matt, I had this in my mind and now you answered my questions. God bless you and your family for everything you do and teach us.

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Great to hear, Kevin! You’re welcome!

[@XaYaZaZa]

It's always a good day when Capt. Matt has a new video!! 🪱

[@golikaviani5879]

Captain Matt you made my day. Thank you.

[@lolitabonita08]

very clever design....thank you for sharing knowledge once again...blessings to you and yours

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

You’re welcome!

[@LosingDrea]

Thanks Captain Matt! I am going to have to try this. Just sifted out a bin BY HAND and it took me a bit. I have the same mortar tubs you have and just made 2 from 1! Adults mainly in one and many babies and cocoons in the other. I am so glad we,re getting into the warmer season I HOPE! Was just 24 here in GA Monday morning and today woke to 31. Not a fan! I know you don't feel bad, your up there in the frigid north. Been binge watching your shorts. Got oat grass (clicked your link to Amazon for it) to make some pads. Not just for worms but the bunny and kitties also. I then saw you switched to just wheatgrass as it grows better for ya...I should have binged your shorts and all your videos 1st LOL Thought I watched them all. Love you and your channel, your grandson and your son. Thank you all so much for sharing the knowledge you have. This is something I found you really learn through trial and efforts. Test stuff, see what works or don't. ❤

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Thanks so much for sharing your story and for the encouragement, LosingDrea!

[@SnaphypeWorld]

Hello @LosingDrea, I really enjoyed your story! 😊 As for the mortar tubs, could you please share the link or source where you acquired them? Thank you in advance!

[@LosingDrea]

@@SnaphypeWorld Home Depot (or Lowes) Under Concrete Mixing Tubs, They list them as "Medium Mixing Tubs" they are currently $7.88 here in Middle GA in the USA. Thanks and good luck to you and your worm endeavors. Capt Matt, is one of the best you can learn from!

[@SnaphypeWorld]

@@LosingDrea Thank you so much for your help, I really appreciate it.

[@shadfangoriginal5644]

I appreciate you guys, and the knowledge you share with us.

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Thanks for your generosity, Shadfang!

[@brandonmedley4419]

Awesome video! I just found your channel and can’t stop binge watching your videos! You are a amazing for making these plans free. By far, the absolute best sifter I’ve seen so far. I just started growing organically last year and started a tiered worm bin. I think I am going to switch to buckets and the Lowe’s bins to produce more worms and more worm castings. Right now I don’t have any plans to offer worm castings to my community. But I really enjoy worm farming (it is relaxing and helps my mental health) and if I start producing a good amount of castings I plan on sharing them with friends and family so that they can enjoy the benefits of worm castings too. Keep up the good work!

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Great to hear, Brandon... and thanks for the encouragement!

[@fullcircle4723]

Excellent setup. So therapeutic.

[@angusmacduff3471]

Great video - better be careful - your helper will be doing the next one.

[@joannthompson765]

thanks for the plans

[@XaYaZaZa]

That material sounds awesome! It's so cool to see you giving out stuff for free to the community like that, that is a common theme in open source software. Thanks for everything you do Captain Matt!!

[@bruzgul]

Outstanding bro😊. I'll be up to get some castings. I'm not a scientist either. I believe peat moss can be anywhere between 3.5 and 5.5ph. I'd be concerned about how that may upset a smaller bin.❤

[@LibertyHand]

Thank you, Captain Matt!!!

[@edsmith9907]

I made one yesterday. Sifted some worms with the 1/8 screen. Still getting some cocoons going though.

[@TheWormLady2]

My favorite Worm Farmer ❤️🤗

[@rickthelian2215]

Thank you Captain Matt😊

[@AJsGreenTopics]

That is a really nice sifter. 😎

[@annabells9852]

Thank you for sharing

[@mousiebrown1747]

TYVM for opening sizes on the worm screens. Is it the same for red wigglers and also larger worms? I’m thinking about starting a bin; I’m your age but with wrecked knees & bad shoulders. But this will get me out in some sunshine & help a garden out!

[@bigdoghoney8853]

Great video! Generous man! Thanks!!

[@barryyoung9500]

Very cool! Thanks

[@michaelbessette8685]

I just downloaded your plans and will make it this weekend.

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Looking forward to seeing it, Michael! Would love to see pics over in the WP Forum discuss.wormpeople.com/space/541284483

[@michaelbessette8685]

@@CaptainMattsWorms i sure will

[@wadewilson5296]

I love Captain Matt!

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Thanks for the encouragement, Wade!

[@qmoonwalker3847]

thank you so much!

[@CandyMahkimetas-qr2dv]

Where do you purchase your bins? Thank you!

[@Elgeeiscool]

does anyone have any suggestions on what other materials i can use for the screen? i have looked everywhere in australia and can't find these size mesh anywhere. The best i can come up with is perforated metal, but in my experiments i found that too heavy.

[@williamcwright]

Thanks!

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Thanks for your generosity, Bill!

[@markhuntington5088]

I've wondered if adding some sort of rumble strip to this would make a difference. Not sure what to use for the rumble strip but seems like it would add vibration and speed up the sifting.

[@JoeN-S]

Just curious, does the square hardware cloth do any damage to the worms? Just curious if there was an advantage to using round hole sheets like on the brockwood for the purpose of a DIY sifter, or if saving money on the square hole hardware cloth is sufficient. Thanks!

[@stonkanacci6359]

awesome i tried building one two days ago and bought 2 inch wheels and they are too big dont buy big wheels lol but how are you going to get the caccons out of the one ton bags before you sell them

[@sharonelizabeth4248]

Thank you 🙏

[@jadabaudelaire118]

I'm seeing an engineering improvement that you need to do... All that dirt that gets on the wheel rails could be prevented by extending the side inner wall of the top sifter box to ensure the dirt has no access to the rail. Doing so will prevent a need to clean the rails and wheels along the way..

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Hey Jada! We’d love to see a sketch of your improvement ideas over in the WormPeople.com Forum discuss.wormpeople.com/space/541284483

[@jadabaudelaire118]

@Captain Matt and the Worm People I'm not much of an artist, but I'll give it a shot. Thanks for sharing all of the great insights into your systems. I wish I were local to you, I'd come intern so I could help out and gain hands-on experience.

[@paulacheson6212]

Where did you get the black trays?

[@HildeAzul]

I made this and use it ALL THE TIME (sans wheels and it slides just fantastic ) but the worms fall through the 1/4 screen and the cocoons through the 1/8… and I make a huuuuge mess. 😅 Love it though!!!

[@jonasstummer5032]

Hey comunity, I need help. I have so much fungus nuts. What can I do😪

[@billthomas6592]

I love your videos, Matt. Do you find some of the worms are damaged when using the sifter? I can’t find 1/8” plastic screen myself which should be more gentle on them but what do you think?

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Hey Bill. As long as they are adult worms and cocoons - they are typically fine. Baby worms would not do well in the process. I’d be interested to hear about plastic screen.

[@billthomas6592]

@@CaptainMattsWorms thank you so much for your reply!

[@feeldafury]

Captain Matt, can you share the links of where you purchased the black bins. For the frame of the sifter. Also, the small black bins, too. TIA

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

I get them locally at Lowe’s - look for “mixing tub”

[@kathybigelow8379]

You are a blessing

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Thanks for the encouragement, Kathy.

[@MegaTrouter]

how do the worms not escape out of the trays? cause i cant keep them in my buckets, any help would be appreciated! Thankyou

[@ByronVaughan-dp1uo]

Great video

[@wilburmast1998]

How much volume does your big flow through worm compost bin produce annually

[@jrobbx]

From the video I can't quite see how the base Fram fits on top of the mortar tray. I cut the pieces per the directions but the boards seem too large and go beyond the edges of the mortar bin. I guess I need adjust. Could you explain how the base fits on thee tray? Does it sit all the way to the bottom of thee tray or does it balance on the edges of the tray? Thanks for sharing!

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Hey jrobbx heres a link ti the specs which should show the lip learn.wormpeople.com/course/diy-tabletop-sifter

[@dannyhall6331]

Would like the plan for the sitfer if possible,TY

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Hey Danny - here you go learn.wormpeople.com/course/diy-tabletop-sifter

[@laheart1957]

What are the Specs for the screen?

[@bobbymoore5847]

I went to my local landfill got some 75 leaves 25 pinestraw. How can i compost it

[@andydurose1]

What are the large black trays for soil collection called? Trying to find them in the uk

[@kalietopcagic2272]

Lowe's, look for "mixing tubs"

[@grandaddy0136]

Do you have plans for the breeder bin racks?

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

My son is drawing them up and will share soon… sign up for the newsletter at WormPeople.com to be notified.

[@TheAmericanOne]

👏🙌🙌👏🙌🙏Thanks Captain Matt!

[@4.23.21]

"Whats wrong with you guys you dont carry knives" best quote of the year idk why its so rare to find people my age thay carry a edc knife im 21 btw

[@tlnelson7598]

Just a observation for an old man. The construction of the sift would be easier to build if everything was made of 1x stock. The frame would be lighter for those who have some years on the bones.

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Thanks, TL… gotta find the balance. First version was thinner and needed more body, but 2x would have been too much… tried to find the middle.

[@benjaminjehan9425]

Hey Matt, I'm living in the UK and really struggling to find the right tub. Any link you can share with us to buy those online?

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Hey Ben… in the US - it is used for drywall mud like www.lowes.com/pd/Creative-Plastic-Concepts-Small-Mixing-Tub-20-in-W-x-28-in-L-x-6-in-D-Drywall-Mud-Pan/1000608719 perhaps a building supply store?

[@magnus9096]

I made a sifter like this with a 8 mesh, ca 1/10th inch masks, and I still get alot of cocoons thru. What am I doing wrong?

[@אושראברהם-ע7מ]

היי קפטן. חג ראש השנה שמח מישראל😊. התרגום בעברית נעלם אפשר להחזיר?❤

[@michaelasuncion4819]

Can I purchase that sifter? and how much? I am from San Diego. Thank you.

[@jeffdhority-wn3gk]

Hello Captain Matt long time watcher first time commenting thinking about building the continuous flow worm been 8 foot long wooden one like you got just thinking about the PVC holding up under that weight should I go with metal?

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Hey Jeff… good to hear from you. I’ve not had a problem with PVC as the weight is significantly distributed. Metal would be fine also… PVC was my budget choice!

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

@EcoWorms Montreal Thanks for the thoughtful ideas!

[@davehonness5398]

I would like to dowloadd the plans, where do i go? Sent june 14, 2023

[@keelapermaculturefarm]

Most of my bins have quite small worms. I feel like maybe they dei young. I always have millions of tiny worms and every now and then loads of big ones bit I can't work out why I don't have big know all the time

[@rondavis2791]

I've been subscribed to your channel for a while and I can't get notifications for your channel. KZbin won't allow it why is this and can you change it thanks great videos.

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Hmmm… Ron. Not sure - other people seem to not have a problem with notifications… not sure what’s up.

[@jtees03]

What size are your tubs?

[@kalietopcagic2272]

Lowe's, look for "mixing tubs"

[@natureandallitsbranches5844]

What size is your tub

[@maytezaldivar8384]

It’s item #19251 @ Lowe’s

[@MrTctackle]

Rest work!!!

[@MrTctackle]

Great work!!!

[@rustyrayfield6513]

Hey Captain Matt, When is the video coming out about the Farmers market package? Did I miss it?

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

In the queue… it will be next! Had a busy week with Farmers’ Market kicking off.

[@rustyrayfield6513]

@@CaptainMattsWorms Thank you

[@rustyrayfield6513]

Really enjoy your content It's been very helpful Today was the official first day of operation at the Earl Lee Bird's Worm Farm. I harvested about 85 gallons of castings I'm going to make a video to show you the whole operation soon.

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

@@rustyrayfield6513 Looking forward to it!

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

@@rustyrayfield6513 so exciting… Can’t wait to see it!

[@dantheairboatman1234]

Can’t get plans without signing in for some reason🤔

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Yes… just go ahead and register - should be quick and easy

[@jamesbang5690]

A motorized trommel is what I hope to do for this purpose.

[@tory464]

❤👍nice!!

[@_BostonMatt]

I have lymes disease it has made me unable to work ft. Moving to Missouri in 3 weeks starting a worm farm

[@sirrobbysterling9493]

What part of MO

[@themoos8]

9:41 400 !??!?! more like a 100 yeah