Might I offer a suggestion? I noticed your gate hinge rolls to one side of the centerline. Invert the hinge and place the roll up against the end of the wooden handle. This directs the force of the handle directly down to the bolt and allows for more swing in either direction. Great build!
@hera6341
Жыл бұрын
what is quarry wash? lots of hard work and it looks great!
@jamesflinn8630
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the question! Quarry wash is basically crushed lime stone at a size of 3/8″ or less with fines. It's also known as lime stone screen or traffic bond. Quarry wash packs extremely well and is perfect for driveway finishes, walk ways, patio finishes, etc. You can also add mortar directly to the mix to create a very strong surface. However, you lose its ability to soak up water and drain.
@joycewilson5243
Жыл бұрын
You guys work fast. Great job.
@jamesflinn8630
Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@rbruce63
Жыл бұрын
Living in Costa Rica, importing a leveling rake or loot doubles it’s dollar value! Thanks for the tips?
@jamesflinn8630
Жыл бұрын
No problem!
@Danko88
2 жыл бұрын
I just made one from square aluminum tubing and some angle iron to add some weight. I just used bolts and lock washers to hold it all together. also used a pool pole. thanks for the build.
@solidsoldier9021
2 жыл бұрын
GREAT JOB SOLDIER
@solidsoldier9021
2 жыл бұрын
MANNN U THREW ME OFF , WHEN U SAID ITS A BIT🤬CH, WHEN THOSE HOLES DON'T LINE UP. LIMBO 🤣
@derrick_builds
3 жыл бұрын
Why is it the handle connections on all the DIY look so janky. Not just yours, but everyone out there. 2.0 looks better, but I guess it's how the yard looks and not the tool. Everything else looks great. Thanks for making the video.
@hacksaw413
3 жыл бұрын
Been going down this rabbit hole for a little bit. Just had a thought that a section of aluminum ladder might work great?
@jamesflinn8630
3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Great idea. I'll have to see how that would work.
@hacksaw413
3 жыл бұрын
@@jamesflinn8630 I have seen a couple of good DIYs such as yours. But I'm about as frugal as they come. The other thing I was thinking was shelving from a plastic shelving unit.
@bluesfool1
3 жыл бұрын
Would like to see it in action!
@dwightstebner9848
3 жыл бұрын
so what are dimensions of the leveler it self?
@gordonsalive2818
3 жыл бұрын
gate hinge is a brilliant idea
@SierraOne
3 жыл бұрын
There's a plow truck sitting RIGHT THERE! Maybe you didn't see it :)
@BenNawrath
3 жыл бұрын
That slotted angle is likely zinc plated, so be sure you’re well ventilated when you weld it! Nasty stuff. Great project though. I want to make one as well. Built a roller out of an air tank, and a soil probe.
@jamesflinn8630
3 жыл бұрын
Really good point.
@stevebabiak6997
3 жыл бұрын
You could have used some metal conduit for the handle. It’s probably galvanized so not for welding, but the length and diameter selections are more varied.
@jamesflinn8630
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! Great idea!! I didn't think of that.
@ermannodangelo1062
3 жыл бұрын
6’ is 72” you would need more like 84” 😝
@cattips_
3 жыл бұрын
Fabulous video!! I guess you are not using SI units but some ancient ones?
@richbooth9030
3 жыл бұрын
Nicely done I won’t be shelling out 170.00 for one after seeing your build Thanks
@LouieLasVegas69
3 жыл бұрын
Hey, all props to you to be able to build a nice one. But if I can buy one for $150 vs. building one for $100.... I'd rather flush the $50 down the toilet and save hours of building.
@jamesflinn8630
3 жыл бұрын
That's ok, I get it. I'm a builder, so I love building things rather than buy them.
@coreysellers4529
6 ай бұрын
I can build it for $20 though
@louannbristol8708
3 жыл бұрын
Before I realized this was you I thought that back yard looks just like my brother’s! Lol
@jamesflinn8630
3 жыл бұрын
That's because it is! Lol...
@frankholehouse1393
3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant Video
@ringsidejudge4302
3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video , I am going to do the same job . Why did you not use the same material for the handle, with a small tee welded on to assist pushing or pulling and one hole drilled through for the bolt . I may be wrong but I think you went to a lot of trouble using U bolts ,bushes,gate-hinge etc . Correct me if I am wrong , I still think it is great end product and will last a lifetime .Thanks for upload .
@jamesflinn8630
3 жыл бұрын
You are correct, your idea would work as well. I was looking for something a little more light weight for the handle, verses adding the weight of the square tube steel. You want to try to keep the leveling rake right around 10lbs if possible. To heavy and it will dig in, to light and it won't level the ground properly. Mine was right around 11lbs, so fairly close. With that said, you're idea of welding a tee on the end is brilliant. Having something like that on the handle would be a big help when you're moving a lot of soil around.
@ringsidejudge4302
3 жыл бұрын
@@jamesflinn8630 Thanks for reply. I will take your advice on handle . Keep up the good work .
@user-er7gx5sm6g
3 жыл бұрын
I mean like. Who doesn’t have a welder in their garage.....SMH
@jeremymcclanahan2389
3 жыл бұрын
If only someone could think of another means of securing two pieces of metal without having to be spoon fed every bit of knowledge in the world....lmao
@jamesflinn8630
3 жыл бұрын
I have a lot of friends that don't have welders or a torch. You'd be surprised at how many people don't even have the basic of tools.
@user-er7gx5sm6g
3 жыл бұрын
James Flinn kinda my point. Not really a DYI......
@rjskum688
3 жыл бұрын
@@user-er7gx5sm6g it is tho. You can buy a welder for 90 bucks. Or if you have a drill and some wrenches nuts and bolts may be the way to go.
@AMP8424
3 жыл бұрын
@@jamesflinn8630 totally went over your head.
@SorgiStories
3 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic tour idea! We cheeseheads did similar earlier this summer in my wife's home state of West Virginia...maybe we need to do the same here! Glad to red-rectangle-smash a fellow Wisconsinite!
@jamesflinn8630
3 жыл бұрын
We did have a great weekend. In reality, I'd rather had taken our time and done it over three or four days. So much to see and do!
@SorgiStories
3 жыл бұрын
James Flinn Yes!!!
@hopper1415
3 жыл бұрын
Why do you need to line up the two holes?
@saraswatih9703
3 жыл бұрын
Because a bolt is passing through these two holes.
@hopper1415
3 жыл бұрын
@@saraswatih9703 sar·casm /ˈsärˌkazəm/ Learn to pronounce noun the use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
@saraswatih9703
3 жыл бұрын
@@hopper1415 Do not ask stupid questions then
@helotec8689
4 жыл бұрын
You are a great person and a great Dad. I'm glad I've gotten to see that while I still have you here. Happy Father's Day and I love you! Dixie--too many of his projects means more stuff in the garage...Love you and your patience :)
@kenp4464
4 жыл бұрын
Nicely done. I'm about to practice some welding and build one. Do you think the sharper corners of the square tubing wouldn't be as smooth as the rounded corners on the angle iron.
@jamesflinn8630
4 жыл бұрын
The edges of square tubing isn't all that sharp of an angle, so I wouldn't worry to much about that. Also, your corners won't really be that sharp because of the weld joints and then lightly grinding them smooth. You can pretty much build them from anything, you just want to keep the total weight down to between 5 - 10lbs. Any lighter than 5lbs and it won't be very effective. I did build my first one from slotted angle, but I didn't care for how light and flimsy it was. It just didn't move the dirt the way I wanted it to. However, it did move easier than the square tube because of it being so much lighter. Thanks for the comment!
@joycewilson5243
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jim. You made me cry. Your dad and mine were two peas in a pod. Brothers by marriage, brothers by heart. I still get a laugh on all their crazy adventures. You have made him proud.
@louannbristol8708
4 жыл бұрын
Love you bro. You are a great Dad!
@louannbristol8708
4 жыл бұрын
Great job! Love to see more videos.
@OishiiBoii
4 жыл бұрын
This needs clowns music and a random slip at one point and it would be perfect.
@areafortyone
4 жыл бұрын
I made my own too except I made it out of wood using 2"x2"s. Works like a dream...
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