tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375318389927737141.post8670721566948486127..comments2024-03-09T03:33:49.996-05:00Comments on Organic Lawn DIY: Make Your Own Soil SamplerOrganichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16339174947154776300noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375318389927737141.post-862121755482362722019-11-05T12:41:06.631-05:002019-11-05T12:41:06.631-05:00According to North Carolina soil testing division ...According to North Carolina soil testing division they don't recommend using brass,bronze or galvanized tools that can contaminate samples with copper and/or zinc. A good recommendation is stainless steel or carbon steel. I am going to make one out of carbon steel because it's easier for me to cut than stainless steel. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08168465894791893742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375318389927737141.post-721630998071763632019-02-07T10:23:13.123-05:002019-02-07T10:23:13.123-05:00Be aware that copper pipe could effect the soil sa...Be aware that copper pipe could effect the soil sample showing high levels of copper.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375318389927737141.post-14098664836143272182017-11-08T10:42:56.755-05:002017-11-08T10:42:56.755-05:00Copper pipe will potentially affect soil test read...Copper pipe will potentially affect soil test readings.....Tiffany Cassellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649893923126289330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375318389927737141.post-76478171584788571892016-07-20T00:15:56.582-04:002016-07-20T00:15:56.582-04:00How well is the copper pipe holding up? Is it str...How well is the copper pipe holding up? Is it strong enough to get a soil sample in tough soil without the pipe twisting? <br /><br />I tried making a soil sampler using EMT pipe, but it wasn't strong enough and twisted when I tried to force it into the ground. I'm thinking of using 3/4" or 1" galvanized pipe, but it would be harder to cut the opening than with the copper pipe. SO I hope you can give us a report on the copper pipe.Johnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375318389927737141.post-52569490594833677842016-02-01T12:27:26.820-05:002016-02-01T12:27:26.820-05:00I made this using 2' of copper pipe. I cut off...I made this using 2' of copper pipe. I cut off 4" of pipe for each side of the T handle. The 3/4" T junction is cheaper than a 1"-3/4 reducing T.<br /><br />To cut the big opening in the pipe, I used a Dremel tool with cutting wheel. Once I got the hang of it, it took 2 minutes to finish the cut. (Hacksaw and drill were taking too long!)<br /><br />Cost: $11Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14941557033619093193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375318389927737141.post-36927949486064255222010-10-11T19:03:27.062-04:002010-10-11T19:03:27.062-04:00In your description "making the cut" I t...In your description "making the cut" I think you are leaving out some important part of the explanation. I can't figure out what you were talking about...is this one scoop cut make with a hacksaw, that cuts both sides of the hole at the same time. Or do you go down one side and then up the other side. How wide is the hole, are the bevels at the upper and lower edges important? Is it necessary to smooth/sand the cut edges, or is it best to leave them fresh and slightly jagged? Some detail would be really helpful.<br /><br />JohnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com