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DIY compost bin

DIY project from NZ Gardener magazine

Speed up the composting process with this easy-to-build, well-aerated compost bin that has a simple sliding front panel, says Jane Wrigglesworth.

You will need: 2 x 1800mm x 900mm trellis panels with 50mm square mesh, 13 metres of 45mm x 35mm H3.2 fence capping, 4 x 1800mm x 100mm x 75mm fence posts, 1 x 1200mm x 150mm x 25mm fence paling, 2 litres Resene Waterborne Woodsman stain in Resene Bushtrack, 2 galvanised handles, 2 hook and eye latches, 6g x 38mm countersunk screws, 8g x 50mm countersunk screws, power saw, power drill and clamps.

Cutting measurements:

Cost: $236.52 plus paint

Step 1Step 1
Fit four 720mm and 4 x 820mm capping lengths to the two smaller panels. Cut capping further, if necessary, to fit snugly. Screw together, using 38mm screws.
Step 2Step 2
Make up the larger panels, using the remaining fence capping lengths. Cut capping, if necessary, then screw in place.
Step 3Step 3
To make the guides, position 2 x 900mm x 28mm fence paling lengths on the edges of one fence post (on 100mm side) and, using 50mm screws, screw in place. Repeat on the second fence post.
Step 4Step 4
Attach the two smaller panels to posts without the guides (on 75mm side). Screw in between slats with 50mm screws.
Step 5Step 5
Attach one of the large panels to the two posts that have the two smaller panels attached, to form a U-shape. Use three 50mm screws per side.
Step 6Step 6
Attach the two posts with the guides at the front of the compost box. Another set of hands or a large clamp is helpful here.
Step 7Step 7
Cut the remaining piece of fence paling to fit across the length of the front panel beneath the capping. Screw. Stain bin. Attach handles when dry.
Step 8Step 8
Slide front panel in place. Attach the hook and eye latches at the top of the front panel on the inside, at the corners, to keep the sides from pushing out.

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