Thanks Ashleigh and Ben….. I put the “wine barrel tumbling composter” into service today. Y’all did a fine job with the project. I love working on the barrel because each cut or drilled hole gives off the scent of the barrel’s previous content….
I will load the barrel over the next few days. It is hotter than Hades here right now! Pulling up some elephant garlic leeks today in addition to installing the door on the barrel was a three t-shirt day. Absolutely soaked through. Just hand-watering today raised a “sweat”!
The barrel in position behind the garage. Need to trim the center dowel. I reinforced the glued up staves with 1.5 inch aluminum strap.
A look inside showing some slats that may aid in the tumbling action of the contents. Apparently they extend the life of the barrel.
A look from the other side.
The kids made a turned piece of oak to fit the bung hole. It is a handle for rotating the barrel and a reminder of the Father’s Day Date this year. Don’t you just love it.
Some of the day’s harvest – Elephant Garlic.
TTFN
Bishop
From My Backyard 
Jun 13, 2013 @ 18:31:41
I need one of these!
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Jun 14, 2013 @ 03:55:37
I don’t usually openly admit to envy! 🙂 But I’ll soften it with, “Happy Father’s Day.”
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Jun 14, 2013 @ 13:32:15
Thank You!!!
I think it looks pretty cool…..we will see over time how well it works as a composter….It is fun at a minimum.
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Jun 15, 2013 @ 01:40:08
Oh, I am just loving this! Especially the engraved date. And I have my hubby reading your blog now! 🙂
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Jun 15, 2013 @ 01:44:12
I was wondering what was going on when I saw my old wood burning tool out on the work bench….then I found out! I put about 15 gallons of material in the barrel today and gave it a few spins. So far so good!
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Jun 16, 2013 @ 13:34:36
Happy Father’s Day, Bishop! My hubby wants to know how you get the hinged door to latch.
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Jun 16, 2013 @ 13:51:06
I bought an inexpensive “flip” lever type latch at Ace Hardware. It is like the lever flip latch used on many tool boxes. Seven dollars for a two pack so I used both.
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Jun 16, 2013 @ 23:59:30
aha! 🙂
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Jun 23, 2013 @ 22:30:32
Thanks for the follow back mate. This looks like a cool project, and relatively simple… I’m not much of a gardener, but my parents compost. It might make a good present for them!
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Jun 29, 2013 @ 21:19:07
Your father’s day present is outstanding.
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Jun 29, 2013 @ 21:33:48
I am pleased with it and I know the kids have a great sense of satisfaction with it.
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