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There is no shortage of good gardening advice to keep you cultivating. You can find everything from how to
build a raised garden bed on a budget
to the many reasons you should use mulch. There also seems to be no end to the number of things we need to keep organized. We even find ourselves curating items past their prime or perhaps no longer in use. This horticulture hack shows you how to make a tote or caddy for your gardening tools while clearing out some space in the shed.
Of course, you want your tools organized so you can quickly grab what you need. It’s always nice to have a tidy place for everything. However, gardening tools also need to be portable. In other words, you want to arrange and stow them away when not in use, and easily transport them to your garden when it’s time to dig. A shovel handle cut short can be incorporated with wood offcuts to create a portable, ergonomic tool tote. Clear clutter and organize your gardening gadgets simultaneously with this two-birds-one-stone approach.
A tote dedicated to your garden tools is a must-have for any serious gardener. To make your garden tool caddy with a shovel handle as its handle, start by gathering the materials you’ll need. First, find an out-of-service shovel that you don’t need anymore. Next, grab a few wood scraps or offcuts from past projects. Then, collect the tools you intend to tote and head to the shop.
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Ensure you have sufficient materials to cover the total required length.
gardening tools you need
To transport. In addition to the shovel handle, remove two long sides, two short ends, and a base from your leftover wood. Use pieces of chicken wire for the sides. Opt for two thin planks for the base to ensure proper draining. Should your shovel handle be sufficiently lengthy and you possess ample wood resources, construct separate carriers designed to store tools needed for various tasks.
Once you’ve established your measurements, make the sides according to their height by ripping them down to the desired width and then cutting them to the required length. For the end pieces, adjust their width so they narrow towards the top; this not only cuts down on weight but also gives an elegant appearance. Prior to trimming these end boards to fit with respect to where the handle should sit, confirm that there’s enough space above the handle for comfortable gripping without bumping your fingers against internal items when reaching in. Punch out holes in those same end panels for inserting the shovel shaft afterward. Lastly, shape the base piece accordingly.
Gather and secure the opposing corners with nails and wood glue. Use a type like wood glue for this purpose.
Titebond II
is perfect for outdoor projects. Slide the shovel handle into one end, attach the other end, then fasten the bottom. The handle should be smooth from wear, but if it’s splintery, sand it for a comfy grip. While you’re at it, soften sharp corners. For a protective finish, outdoor oil-based varnish works great. Milk paint holds up well outdoors, too. If you’re looking for another DIY space-saving solution that can fit more than this project, you can always
utilize wooden pallets to create an expanded tool storage solution
.
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Original Article from The Outdoor Guide
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