Behold: my new compost sifter!

Recently I was out trash picking, and I found what appeared to be an old french fry grill basket...?  I had no idea what I was going to do with it, but I knew I had to take it home. Minutes later, I realized it would be perfect for a compost sifter.  Although the holes in the basket are about 1", I knew I could find a smaller screen to put inside. I didn't even have to leave the house...my basement wall has a bunch of exposed 1/4" chicken wire, so I knew this was the ticket.  Be careful cutting the stuff though, it's sharp! While it isn't fanciest design in the world, I think it will work for sifting through small quantities of compost.

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