Today it is really more profitable to purchase fruits and vegetables than to grow them yourself. However, there will be more confidence in the quality of the products that you grow yourself. Among other things, working with the land increases vitality. At the same time, physical hard work is not always useful, which is especially true for those who are used to working in the office.
Solution
In order for the spring chores not to be too burdensome or even pleasant, you should acquire means of small mechanization. Such equipment can be purchased at the store, but it can be manufactured quite simply. The article will focus on hand cultivators.
Production of cultivator "Tornado"
"Tornado" - the so-called manual cultivator, which can be made independently. In the end, you should get a tool with teeth that will hit the ground at an angle. After this, the device will need to be turned and raised to effectively combat weeds. Excessive effort is not necessary for this. Instead of a conventional handle, this design has a lever.
This wonderful root eliminator, at its price, can discourage the desire to become its owner if you consider factory models. But there is nothing complicated in this device, which means that a manual cultivator of this type can be made independently. It is necessary to use spring steel for this .
To carry out the process, a steel tape should be prepared, the thickness of which is 1 mm, while the width and length are 2 and 50 cm, respectively. The tape is bent in the form of a loop and fixed to a wooden handle. The length of the latter can be determined depending on the height of the person. You must determine how convenient it will be for you to work with the land. To facilitate the labor process, you can make a lever on the principle of a store root eliminator. The steel loop should have a diameter of 20 cm, which is slightly less than the width between the rows. On both sides, use the file to sharpen the edges of the resulting loop.
Making a cultivator from a pitchfork
The Tornado is very much like a pitchfork, so why not make a cultivator from the usual garden tool for everyone? To do this, you should purchase a pitchfork, the teeth of which are given the desired bend with a hammer. The tool should ultimately resemble a kind of corkscrew.
By making a manual cultivator, you can supplement it with a lever. To do this, a plastic pipe is used, the length of which is 0.5 m. In the store you should purchase a plastic handle handle for the handle. The tube is cut along, and then put on the handle. Then the structure is fixed with electrical tape so that the hands do not slip. The resulting lever should protrude 25 cm from the handle on both sides.
Making a cultivator based on a bicycle
Hand cultivators are often made from improvised materials and tools. You can use an old bike. Such a plane cutter will cope with weeds and make life easier for the gardener. The design is somewhat more complicated than the one described above.
To create you will need:
- old bike;
- drill;
- head from an old cultivator;
- keys;
- Bulgarian;
- bolts
- drill.
You should also prepare the working part of the two-handed saw. One wheel and frame should be borrowed from the bike. The cultivator head is fixed to the latter. The cutting part of the saw, steel bars or a small bar can act as this node. Handles for control are made of steel or aluminum pipes.
The pipe, the diameter of which is 2.5 cm, will become the transverse jumper. When making a hand cultivator with your own hands, you must take care of its rigidity. The nodes for this are pulled together by bolts. The wheel is fixed on the frame with locknuts. This design is not only functional and simple, but also convenient to operate.
Disc cultivator
The cultivator can be represented by a rotary type construction. Such a device will be much more effective than the previous ones. With its help, you can cultivate and also harrow the soil, breaking large clods. The working part of the cultivator will be convex boards, which are fixed to the bushings worn on the axis. The ends of the latter are attached with cotter pins, which are fixed to the pipe.
A hole should be made at the top of the bracket. A handle with a crossbar is mounted in it. A rod is welded to a small bracket, its length should be 25 cm. A rod 16 mm should be screwed into it. Part of it should protrude above the crossbar.
When making a manual cultivator with your own hands, you must give the 4-mm disk the desired spherical shape. To do this, you must be able to handle a hammer. An accurate punch to the center of the disc converts the workpiece into a bowl. This work will require great physical effort. The wing nuts on the crossbar can adjust the angle of the discs with respect to the direction of movement of the cultivator.
Cultivator from a production meat grinder
If you want to make a manual cultivator for a summer residence, you can use a meat grinder as its basis. In the process, you will need a welding machine. A pair of corners is attached to the gear case. To them should be welded pipes with a bend, which will be used as handles. Between them, another piece of pipe is welded, which will become a spacer. It will give strength to the structure. Axles for wheels are welded to the same corners. They should be of medium size in order to work comfortably without falling into the soil.
The shaft acts as the main part. It can be pulled out of ordinary scrap. Connection should be provided into the slot. The nozzle should be chopped with a sledgehammer, after which there will remain a sleeve with cast iron walls. A scrap blank is placed there, to which grousers must be welded in the form of a screw. They can be cut from automobile springs. Lugs should be positioned at an angle of 120 °. They are screwed out in the direction of rotation. Then you will ensure easy entry into the soil, and the cultivator will be more manageable.
The engine is connected according to the "triangle". Start will be capacitor. For convenience, the engine switch can be installed on the handle. The unit will last for a long time if, before starting to use it, lubricate the shaft coupling with used oil.
Overview, features and reviews of the cultivator "Tornado"
If you understand that it is not possible to make the described device on your own, you can purchase a hand cultivator in Leroy Merlin. Its cost is 1280 rubles. The tool is a device for soil preparation during gardening. With it, you can remove the roots of weeds, dig for planting and make loosening.
If you purchase the Tornado hand cultivator in Leroy Merlin, then you can take advantage of all its advantages. Among others, it should be noted that the device allows you to remove the load from the back of the operator. This is important for older gardeners. An additional pole is that the unit does not require constant sharpening and stripping. It has a special geometry that makes work on the site easy even with hard ground.
The cultivator is made of reliable hardened steel, which attracts the attention of consumers. The price of the Tornado hand cultivator is affordable, according to consumers. They also note that the device weighs quite a bit, only 2.45 kg. The handle is based on steel, as is the basis of the head, which indicates the possibility of long-term operation of the tool.
Description of features and reviews on the cultivator "Tornado-mini"
Hand cultivator "Tornado" is presented for sale in another variety - mini. Its cost is 780 rubles. The device is multifunctional and is intended for tillage, loosening the soil and removing weeds. The working part is gear and made of high quality steel. The material is resistant to corrosion and breakage, which is very popular with consumers.
A handle is made of aluminum, which has a handle at the end that is pleasant to the touch. This provides the tool with comfortable operation and ease. According to consumers, these factors are one of the main when choosing such equipment. Consumers emphasize that the Tornado-Mini hand cultivator is convenient for transportation and storage, because it is compact. The design is durable, reliable and affordable. Her weight is only 0.709 kg.
Finally
Making a cultivator yourself is quite simple. Special devices and materials will not be needed. You can find everything you need in your barn. The duration of the work will depend on the complexity of the design. This can take anywhere from a couple of hours to several days. If you are not sure of your own strengths, you can purchase a factory manual cultivator at Leroy Merlin or other specialized stores. Moreover, it is presented in several varieties, one of which weighs no more than a kilogram.
Arriving at the store for such a device, check whether its length is suitable for your height. The handle may be too short. Although some masters are finalizing factory models.