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How heavy ?
Does anyone have an idea of how heavy a 4' x 4' x 6" deep with solid bottom box would be, full of MM mix. I know it may vary depending on how wet, thickness of wood etc. Jus an average would do. I don't want anyone stand on their bathroom scales holding the box full of MM mix with carrots growing in square 1 etc But if someone is clever enough to work it out I would be most grateful.
jumiclads- Posts : 167
Join date : 2010-11-21
Age : 103
Location : Burton on Trent, UK - Zone 8
Re: How heavy ?
Last spring, we played with the numbers. We came to the conclusion that 115 kg was a reasonable figure. My adult son and I can lift up a 4x4 TT box, though not move it far.
That was quick
Thanks Boffer. I thought maybe it would have took a little longer for an answer. I will put this figure in my ideas book and when I get going in the new year I will put it to good use. I will let you all know what I am thinking then.
jumiclads- Posts : 167
Join date : 2010-11-21
Age : 103
Location : Burton on Trent, UK - Zone 8
Re: How heavy ?
jumiclads wrote:...I thought maybe it would have took a little longer for an answer...
LOL Just checked in during an American football game halftime...I hope you'll be able to post pictures of your creations!
Re: How heavy ?
I will give a full run down if it works or not
jumiclads- Posts : 167
Join date : 2010-11-21
Age : 103
Location : Burton on Trent, UK - Zone 8
Re: How heavy ?
If your only going 6" of mix ..... I come up with 134# ...filled with mix, but "bone dry".
you can add another 40-50# to that, just by soaking it with water
I'm assuming 1" thick boards & 1/4" MDF/plywood on the bottom?
you can add another 40-50# to that, just by soaking it with water
I'm assuming 1" thick boards & 1/4" MDF/plywood on the bottom?
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Location : Wesley Chapel, Florida (Zone 9)
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