How To Make A Flow Through Worm Composter
Channel: GreenShortz DIY
Date: 2016-09-10

Make a flow-through worm composting bin using a 13-gallon kitchen trashcan, some scrap wood and string trimmer wire. A flow-through worm composter makes harvesting worm castings easier than hand-sorting by creating a bin with an open bottom. A grid of trimmer string supports the soil column while allowing it to slowly flow through into a catch container. The red wiggler composting worms migrate up while the finished moves down through a compression zone, naturally separating the worms from the castings.

For my worm composters I use worms purchased from Uncle Jim's Worm Farm. Uncle Jim will give you a 10% discount on your online purchase if you use the coupon code "greenshortz" at checkout. website: www.unclejimswormfarm.com 
(disclosure: I don't make money from this...they just deliver a great product)

Materials:
- 13-gallon kitchen trash can
- 2x4 and 2x2 material
- Small piece of 3/4 inch plywood
- A few scraps of wood for lid brackets
- Assorted screws
- 1 inch roofing bolts (with washer)
- Heavy duty trimmer line
- Window screen scrap

Tools:
- Ruler / Square
- Meauring tape
- Marking tool (I'm using a Twisted Sharpie: Link below)
- Drill / Drill bit
- Impact wrench
- Handsaw / Miter saw
- Scissors
- Box knife
- Hammer / Nail gun (optional)
- Sand paper

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