: Drill holes (often 1 1/2" ) in the crossbar to accept shanks for the sweeps. For hand tools, use pipe clamps or U-bolts to attach a modified pitchfork to a handle.
: Weld heavy bolts onto shanks to allow for depth adjustment. A high-quality build should allow for quick shank changes and easy depth control. Homemade Cultivator v 1.0
: Often constructed from a 4x4 red oak beam (about 6 feet long) or steel square tubing (e.g., 2 1/8" OD ). : Drill holes (often 1 1/2" ) in
: For tow-behind models, a 1 1/4" pipe can serve as an axle, paired with homemade wheels cut from 2x12 pine or repurposed from old equipment. 2. Assembly Steps Homemade Cultivator v 1.0