Homemade Cultivator V 1.0 May 2026

: Weld heavy bolts onto shanks to allow for depth adjustment. A high-quality build should allow for quick shank changes and easy depth control.

: Often constructed from a 4x4 red oak beam (about 6 feet long) or steel square tubing (e.g., 2 1/8" OD ). Homemade Cultivator v 1.0

: Small triangles of steel welded to the end of tines to help the tool "bite" into the soil and cut weeds more effectively. : Weld heavy bolts onto shanks to allow for depth adjustment

: 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. Homemade Cultivator v 1.0