How to Build a Leaf Collection System
Keep your surrounding yards straightened and organized with this leaf collection system.
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Changing leaves are beautiful while still on the tree, but once they start falling, they create a mess.Topics of Interest
Materials:
medium or large hand truck
pencil
drill
1x4
1/2-inch plywood
wood glue
2 screws
2 wing nuts
2 washers
galvanized finish nails
1x12 lumber
metal bracket
2 heavy duty metal hinges
6 bolts for hinges
Steps:
1. The dimension of the system should be the width of the hand truck plus one inch on each side. The height will also be determined by the hand truck. In this project, they had 20-inch sides and a 14-inch bottom.
2. Cut the two sides and bottom from the 1x4. Assemble the frame using wood glue and galvanized finish nails. Additional lumber could be used to build a compartment for a rake and a shelf for gloves and a bottle of water.
3. Cover the frame with plywood, attaching with nails and glue.
4. Measure the height of the frame and drill two holes into the hand truck. Drill two holes into the frame at the same height so that screws can mount it onto the hand truck.
5. Cut the 1x12 piece to desired size for the hinged base. Use the heavy duty hinges to bolt the base to the plywood and frame (figure A).
6. Attach an L-shape bracket to the bottom of the leaf collection system that extends the width and secure (figure B), so it cradles the underside of the base when it is lowered.
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