: Small triangles of steel welded to the end of tines to help the tool "bite" into the soil and cut weeds more effectively.
: 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
: Create a "T" or "A" frame. For a 42-inch wide ATV, a 46-inch wide cultivator is recommended to wipe out tire tracks. : Small triangles of steel welded to the
: Often constructed from a 4x4 red oak beam (about 6 feet long) or steel square tubing (e.g., 2 1/8" OD ). : Create a "T" or "A" frame
: Weld heavy bolts onto shanks to allow for depth adjustment. A high-quality build should allow for quick shank changes and easy depth control.
: Modified pitchforks with shortened tines (cut down by ~4 inches) are popular for hand units. Heavier builds use 1/2" x 2" spring steel or 9-inch S-tines .