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Lawn Roller Made From LP Tank
A converted LP gas tank makes a good roller for yards and driveways, says Nelson Thorp, Thorp Seed Company, Clinton, Ill.
The 500-gal. tank can be filled with varying amounts of water depending on the kind of rolling job that needs to be done. The rounded-off ends of the tank help taper off the ground without
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Lawn Roller Made From LP Tank FARM HOME Miscellaneous 24-3-10 A converted LP gas tank makes a good roller for yards and driveways, says Nelson Thorp, Thorp Seed Company, Clinton, Ill.
The 500-gal. tank can be filled with varying amounts of water depending on the kind of rolling job that needs to be done. The rounded-off ends of the tank help taper off the ground without leaving a ridge of soil on either end of the tank like a flat roller might.
The axles in the ends of the tank came off a field cultivator. They're welded into either end of the tank and fit into wagon hubs mounted on the frame.
Pipe fittings installed in the tank are used to fill and drain the tank. The plug on one end is high, and the other end is low.
Thorp stresses how important it is to take precautions before welding on an LP tank. He recommends filling it with water first.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Nelson Thorp, Thorp Seed Company, RR3, Box 257, Clinton, Ill. 61727.
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