Cultivator V 1.0: Homemade

: Small triangles of steel welded to the end of tines to help the tool "bite" into the soil and cut weeds more effectively.

: If building for a tractor, weld a vertical support for a 3-point top link attachment and install Cat 1 pins. 3. Power Alternatives DIY Garden Cultivator~THIS WORKS FANTASTIC! Homemade Cultivator v 1.0

Building a typically involves repurposing scrap materials or modifying existing hand tools to create an implement for aerating soil and controlling weeds. Depending on your needs, "v1.0" can range from a simple hand-pushed tool to a small tow-behind unit for an ATV or garden tractor. 1. Materials and Components : Small triangles of steel welded to the

Common builds for a version 1.0 prototype use "available" materials to keep costs low. For a 42-inch wide ATV

: Create a "T" or "A" frame. For a 42-inch wide ATV, a 46-inch wide cultivator is recommended to wipe out tire tracks.

: Often constructed from a 4x4 red oak beam (about 6 feet long) or steel square tubing (e.g., 2 1/8" OD ).