SE Patented Stackable 13-1/4" Sifting Pan, Mesh Size 1/2" - GP2-12

This is good because we still have a lot of dirt piles to go through! We'd put a shovel or two of dirt/rocks on it, shake it a little over the 5 gallon bucket, then lift the sifter out of the bucket and dump the rocks into their pile while the dirt remained in the bucket. We'd empty the bucket into a wheelbarrow once it was full of dirt. br>br>The ONLY reason I didn't give it five stars was because it was delivered via UPS and required a signature! The UPS guy had to come to the door, he wasn't wearing a mask, and he needed me to sign something on his stupid electronic device, which isn't good in Covid times because I'm older. I went on a rant for about an hour, so you don't get a five-star rating!.

Drew Lee

| Apr 23, 2021

The 1/2" stainless steel grid is made of heavy-gauge stainless steel. It is made of heavy-duty twisted wire and is mounted and supported securely on the pan's bottom. I've sifted a lot of dirt with this pan, and it's still going strong! The toughness of the molded plastic is unrivaled. I also purchased the 1/4" grid sifting pan, which can be stacked underneath the 1/2" one to finely sift out small stones and improve the texture of the soil. Both are fantastic on their own or in combination. One suggestion is this: It's much easier to sift dry soil than it is to sift wetter soil after a rain. Because wet soil clings to the stones and the pan's sides, sifting takes much longer. Wet soil will also clog the 1/4" model's grid openings, but not the 1/2" model's. The 1/2" grid is all you'll need if you're just sifting soil for gardens or lawns. However, if you need finely sifted soil with few stones, you'll need the 1/4" grid pan as well. I would buy this product again and recommend it to others.

Kolton TURNBULL

| Jul 26, 2021

I used to grow my plants in large 18 gallon Sterilite containers, but they began to crack and fall apart over time. When they were new, I had put a large layer of rocks in the bottom to help with drainage, but when I emptied an old failing tub into a new one, the rocks ended up mixed throughout, causing issues. This was easy to fix though with this sifter as the rocks were quickly removed along with some larger root masses left over from old tubs. I think I'll get the finer mesh ones later so I can make very soft, well-sifted soil, but for now, this will suffice, and my containers are rock-free!.

Amora Woods

| Jun 16, 2021

First, here's what I did with them and how it went: br>This is the third one I've bought. The 1/2, 1/4, and 1/8 sizes are available. I used them in order of size to break up clumps of dirt and sift out all of the rocks and other debris from the top spoil. If you only want to buy one, I'd recommend the 1/4 size because it caught the majority of the rocks I sifted. The 1/2 size caught nothing, but it did break up the dirt in preparation for the 1/4 size, and the 1/8 size caught a lot of smaller rocks, but if the dirt is too moist, pushing it through the openings becomes difficult quickly. Quality of construction: br>br> These are made of thick plastic and thick wire, and they fit perfectly on 5 gallon buckets from most home improvement stores. Will they withstand a 20-foot drop? I was initially surprised because some reviews I read said the opposite. Who knows what will happen. Without a hitch, I've already survived six-foot drops. It was fairly simple to clean up afterward. I washed them down with the hose. The wire mesh is curved upwards towards you, and when you press down on it, the plastic lines you see in the item's picture help support whatever you put in it. Those appeared to be the item's weakest point, but they haven't been an issue for me yet for what I've used it for. Also, the space between the mesh and the plastic accumulated a lot of dirt and was the most difficult to clean. Because there wasn't enough room for a finger, I recommend using high-pressure hose attachments. br>br>Overall, I would buy these again. However, I wish they were a bit more affordable. You are not required to purchase all three, as I did. Personally, I believe that sifting the smallest size was made easier by going from largest to smallest. However, as I previously stated, the 1/4 size is ideal for sifting top soil if you only need one.

Olive John

| Jul 23, 2021

Wow! It's a tough and long-lasting device. It was necessary to move small and medium-sized rocks from one flower bed to another in my yard. When the beds become overgrown with leaves and the rocks become buried, I use it to filter them out. I wish I had ordered a larger size, but this one is very manageable and does the job well. For larger jobs, I believe a larger size would be more practical. The wires are strong, and the plastic is extremely hard; the support beneath the wires is an added bonus.

Ezra Rowe

| Jan 25, 2021

I bought it to sift my potting soil before planting, and I've been using it a lot since then. I'm starting to wonder how I got by without one of these for all these years. It fits nicely on top of some five gallon buckets I have, and I use it to sift the dirt into them. I intend to order another of these when the next smaller size opening becomes available. It will work better for certain things. Smaller debris will be removed from the soil by this method. While watching a video on YouTube comparing different brands of potting soil, I came across this sifter and immediately recognized how useful it would be.

Kingston Oneill

| Dec 05, 2021

Dirt had accumulated in the mu gravel areas over time. Gravel-filled mud had formed in some areas. So I used a pick to break up the solidified mud and shoveled it into the sifter, which is conveniently mounted on a gallon bucket. Dump the rocks and the bucket before it becomes too heavy to handle. Proceed to the following location. Although it took some time, the gravel now looks fantastic.

Cara Hart

| Jan 06, 2022