How to Make a Leaf Bag Holder That Works
When you rake leaves and put them into a bag, it helps to have a leaf bag holder that actually works. Metal framed holders often fail under the weight of wet leaves stored in larger bags. You can use a 55-gallon plastic drum to create a very durable leaf bag holder that will not only hold up under weight, it will make it easy for you to remove the bag so you can take it to your preferred disposal facility. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- 55-gallon plastic drum
- Keyhole saw
- File
- 75-gallon trash bags
- Nylon cord
Instructions
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Flip a 55-gallon plastic drum upside down and cut the bottom out of the drum with a keyhole saw. Push the tip of the keyhole saw into the plastic and then use the serrated edge to cut out the plastic bottom.
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Sand any rough edges where you cut, with a file. Smooth edges will prevent the edges for catching and tearing the leaf bag.
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Place the cut end of the drum back onto the ground and place a 75-gallon bag into the container. Roll the top of the bag over the top edge of the drum until the bottom of the bag rests against the ground.
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Tie a nylon cord around the top edge of the drum to keep the bag secured to the drum while you fill it. If you can locate one, you can use a large rubber band instead.
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Tips & Warnings
To use the bag holder, fill the 55-gallon drum with leaves and then remove the nylon rope. Slide the bag off the drum and then tie it closed. Lift the plastic drum up and off the leaf bag.
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