2-Person Wooden
Worm Bin
- Mainly for fruit and vegetable trimmings
- Basic carpentry skills needed for construction
- Doubles as a seat!
- Breathes well - will need occasional watering
- $50-30 for materials new
Materials
- (1 ) 4'x4' piece ½" exterior grade plywood
- (3) 6' pieces 2x2" wood
- (1) 4' piece 2x4" wood
- 4 penny galvanized nails (1 pound)
- (16") light chain with (2) ½" wood screws
- (2) 2" hinges, with ¾" wood screws
- Polyurethane glue
Tools
Power saw (or hand saw), hammer, measuring tape, pencil, square,
drill with ¼ inch and 3/32 inch bits, sandpaper
Assembly
(Glue all wood pieces before nailing)
1. Base: Nail two 23" 2x4s and two 19-7/8"
2x2s to bottom of 23x23" plywood as drawn. Drill several
¼" holes for drainage.
2. Side, Front and Back Walls: Nail the four
2x2 uprights to the two side walls along the 11-¾"
edge, with one end of each 2x2 flush with the top edge of the
walls. Nail a 19-7/8" 2x2 hinge support to the top edge of
the back wall piece, leaving 1-½ inches on each side for
2x2 uprights. Assemble box by nailing the 1-¼ inches overhang
of the side walls to the 2x2s on the base as drawn. Then nail
the front and back walls to the 2x2 uprights and to the 2x4s on
the base as drawn. Be sure the hinge support is at the top of
the bin.
3. Lid: Nail lid together as drawn. Attach to
box with hinges, making sure to pre drill screw holes into the
2x2s, and position hinges as in detail. Attach chain with one-half
inch wood screws so lid can rest in an opened position. Basic Bin
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