Selections Garden Rotary Soil Sieve Sifter Earth Riddle Compost Screener (18 Litre)

Got this after digging 40 or so 30cm cubed holes to plant a bare-root hedge. Should have bought it after digging the first hole. Riddling, or sieving, the earth to be able to put it back stone-free was back-breaking until I got this little device. It fits perfectly into a wheel barrow and is very easy to use. Some reviews said that the assembly and usage instructions weren’t clear but that’s not the case; it’s a simple device and the instructions were easy to follow. Other reviews said that the knob on the handle unscrewed as you rotated it; again, not my experience. It’s a very simple and effective device. It works with compost too.

the instructions for assembly were lacking in detail so it took me way longer than it needed. Once assembled tho this seive is very sturdy and works amazingly well. I have a medium sized compost heap which mostly has kitchen waste, grass cuttings and garden waste so there are a lot of bits of wood and stones. Seiving was my least favourite job but this made everything quick and easy. Requires only a little pressure to get to the bottom. I filled a large dustbin (where I keep my compost) in less than half an hour. Very pleased with purchase.

Good quality finish, sturdy and easy to assemble, I fixed the bolts with their heads inside the sieve so when I'm using it there's no protruding thread and nuts to snag in the compost. I used it to sieve my bought bags of potting compost to take out lumps or other rubbish and make a seed compost with it. It performs well but works better with dry material as it tends to clog if its too damp. I had to stop regularly to brush the underside of the mesh to clear it but I didn't really find that a problem. The knob on the handle can unwind and come loose if its not tightened on well (but don't overtighten). A bit more thread and a lock nut would have solved this. Overall its a great bit of kit.

Firstly, the unit arrived in parts with no instructions, so be prepared to have to put it together. I had limited time to do the job so couldn’t contact supplier and had to get on with it. Really annoying!I managed to work it out but there are few issues:The ball handle unscrews every time you use it...unless you over tighten the ball.The base and sieve seems sturdy enough but the fastening on the underside broke and popped out of the sieve when I first used it. I didn’t have a choice but to carry on as I had to get the job done.It did work but I still have a slightly broken mechanism, which I plan to fix...and improve on!

After years of backache from standing bent using a hand sieve, I decided to splash out on this rotary model.It was simple to assemble and seems pretty study, though I suspect it will rust if not kept fairly clean and dry.There’s definitely a knack to using it (assuming that, like me, you stand next to a compost bin with the sieve placed on a wheelbarrow). Use an oscillating motion rather than a circular one (this stops roots and twigs being wound around the spindle). Give it a shake every few seconds. And now and then, scoop up the compost that’s packed itself around the perimeter. I throw in 3-4 spadefuls of compost in each time.I’m slightly surprised that the blade (it’s actually a rod) doesn’t reach to the very perimeter of the sieve, nor to the bottom. There may be a reason for this, but it’s beyond me. There’s a spring on the handle to lift the rod up; this loses tension very quickly, but this doesn’t actually matter much.Overall, then, it’s quicker than hand sieving, but not by much. But the enormous plus is that you can lean on the crossbar with one hand while turning the handle with the other, thus preventing any strain going through your back. This alone makes it worth the price. (I reckon that in 20 minutes I’d produced the equivalent of £5-6 worth of compost, so you could argue that it would soon pay for itself.)

Had been using a hand sieve last year, treated myself to this, very pleased, easy to put together, and sturdy,

Brilliant piece of garden kit! It has saved so much time and back breaking work. not only breaking up the soil but also sorts stones and weeds for sorting. You are then left with clear soil. it has helped extend bought and home made compost for planting veg, plants and shrubs which has been great during lockdown. wish I had bought one earlier. Only down side as it is so easy and efficient you can over-do it so watch your shoulder! We stood it in the wheel barrow which it fitted well and made it higher and much easier to use. Easy to put together and value for money.

My gift to a family members new allotment that needs cleaned out.Like,Easily assembled and very sturdy, (surprisingly heavy when taking the box from the delivery man).The obvious benefit of all the dead weight being on the sieve legs (resting on ground or wheel barrow) rather than on your body, leaving you to just agitate the soil.Fantastic for separating compost into ready to use and needs more time.Fantastic again for cleaning the soil off roots (don't expect it to clean the soil from the sods themselves).Also excellent at separating general rubbish from the soil, as you're off your knees when picking out bottle tops, wrappers, shredded shopping bags, sweetie wrappers, cigarette packets etc.Placing the sieve inside a wheel Barrow means the agitator handle is just above knee height.Dislike,The only slight point to note is that the rubber ball (hand hold) for the rotating agitator is screwed on, so if you have a tight hold and rotate clockwise it comes off in your hand.