Build apple collectors yourself: the rolling classic
If you search for apple collectors on the internet, you will immediately come across an egg-like construction made of wires. The egg-shaped ball is rolled over the lawn on a pole. If the ball hits an apple or similar object, the flexible wires bend apart and allow the apple to roll into the egg. Since the apple's own weight is less than the pressure exerted, the apple remains inside the ball. Up to seven or more apples fit comfortably in the Apple collector. This apple collector is difficult to replicate. Anyway, if you want to try, get it here Tips on this.
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Apple collector made of PVC pipe
A simpler option is to build it yourself from a PVC pipe. It is an object that one Telescopic apple picker very similar, only without the prongs. It is important that the PVC pipe is not much longer than the length of an apple and it is advantageous if it is slightly curved.
For this you need:
- a short, thin PVC pipe, the diameter of which is at least three centimeters larger than that of a large apple
- a cloth bag
- a handle made of wood, e.g. B. a broomstick
- Screws
- a strong glue
1. Attach style to PVC pipe
Screw the stem to the PVC pipe. The best place for this is about a centimeter from the edge of the pipe, so that the plastic does not tear but you can still reach the point for drilling. The screw is inserted through the PVC pipe from the inside Broomstick screwed. Pre-drill the hole in the handle and use a dowel for wood for a better hold.
2. Glue the bag in place
Now glue the bag all around at the same end. Make sure there is a generous overlap that you glue well so that the bag cannot tear off.
Tips
Picking up the apples with the self-made apple collector is even faster and easier if you take a broom in the other hand and use it to sweep the apples into the apple collector.
