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Awesome! I know where to get the barrels free, or at least I used to. Can't believe I never thought about doing that. Thanks for the inspiration and please update the thread to let us know how it works for you.

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Well done Bob!!!! good job, you will be very happy with the resulting compost and turning a barrel on "bearings " will save your spine which of course we all want to do. Good for you!:woohoonaner::goteam:

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Bob, how will you remove the finished compost?

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I was thinking if you made the front cross support removable you could slide a wheelbarrow under the front and let the compost fall straight into it. If it's not high enough just add to the legs or use blocks.

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Great Idea!!!! This would actually be an improvement over the open pile I've used forever........once again to save my perpetually aching spine.
THANKS

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Nice bin Bob. Maybe if the door was bigger for easier access(?) Those are what they make rain barrels out of here.

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Great job Bob;

You asked about any suggestions. :2738: Put a bycicle pedal type handle on it to make it easier for you to turn it. :2750: Since the opening is where it is, try putting doors on the sides to make it easier to push the composit out the main door. :05: When looking for paint, get the paint that adheres to plastic. :vandelnana: The paint designed for metal or wood will just keep chipping or peeling off.

Hope this gives you more ideas. :2722:


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Excellent job!

One question.. don't you need to make a few holes for ventilation?

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My compost bin is a big garbage cart. I drilled a ton of 1/2" or so holes all over it. I bungee the lid down & roll it on its side & turn on occassion.

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Awesome, I have a few barrels like that myself laying around waiting for me to show them some attention!

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This gives me an Idea, I could get hundreds of them!!

I might make the 60gal. drum a good composter :) :woohoonaner:

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All of the above posts are excellent ideas and I have one drum that looks exactly like in the picture. I was convinced that I will make one until yesterday when I went to Costco and there is a composter there that is similar to the one it is discussed here.
The cost is $99 compared to the cost $400 is selling on Ebay.
Now, is it worth $99 ? Will I get my moneys' worth?

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I almost think its better to home make one, CHEEPER.

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If I were to buy one I would go for, thanks rscotth fo posting this:
COMPOST BLACK GOLD~COMPOSTER TUMBLER BARREL BIN - eBay (item 260472048532 end time Sep-06-09 18:15:00 PDT)

Its a good deal :)