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46 #6 2-inch drywall screwsFor tools, you'll need a handsaw, combination square, drill, hammer, screwdriver, tin snips, and paintbrush.The best way to do that is to use a sifter with a wire mesh bottom. Most sifters require you to hold them up as you shake them back and forth. The wood-framed sifter shown here gets a vigorous workout in Sunset's test garden, but, since it rests on a wheelbarrow, it puts little strain on backs and arms.The device is constructed from 2x4 lumber and a single piece of hardware cloth (or welded wire fencing). It can be assembled with nails, but for more strength, use 3-inch galvanized wood or lag screws in predrilled holes.2 sturdy metal handlesOur sifter was built with redwood, but you can use fir, cedar, or a pressure-treated wood. You'll need:Cut two pieces of 2x4 lumber to a length that will overlap the wheelbarrow by at least 1/2 inch on each end. Cut a notch in each end of both lengths of 2x4 by first sawing halfway through the lumber about 2 inches from the end, then using a wood chisel to finish the notch. Connect the two notched base pieces with shorter lengths of 2x4. Use a file to shape the notches so that the base fits snugly into the wheelbarrow tray.16 feet of 2-by-4
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Author: Ben Marks
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