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Old 04-11-2008, 01:51 PM   #1
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Default (no routers) Building an a-frame compost tumbler

I’m planning a single-drum compost tumbler that is similar to the one shown here http://www.instructables.com/id/Doub...rum-Composter/

What I would prefer to do is make an A-frame from 4×4s and a 2×6 crosspiece. The drum would be mounted on a pipe that would go through the 2×6 braces.

I would prefer not to use big lag bolts and such on this project… I would prefer not to use any metal at all if I can get away with it, actually.

I figured that I would miter the 4×4s so that they would join up at the top but I can’t think of a good joinery method for up there beyond a big old lag bolt.

If I just bolt the 2×6 onto the 4×4s then it should be strong enough to support the weight but I don’t think that it would be very attractive.

How would YOU do it?

Jon
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