Hand Rotary Edger

Device data
Manufacturing files https://www.youmagine.com/designs/rotary-edger
Hardware license CERN-OHL-S
Certifications Start OSHWA certification
Project data
Type 3D Rotary edger
Authors Kennedy Oparka
Status
Years 2019
Made Yes
Replicated No
Cost USD 16.21

This OSAT project was a request and I was unable to find any attempts of a rotary edger in the current database. This model requires additional bolts and a handle of the user's choosing.

Bill of Materials

Quantity Material Source Cost ($) Total ($)
1 Rotary Blade Lowes 10.00 10.00
1 5/8" bolt L. 4 1/2" Mcmaster 2.82 2.82
1 5/8" Nut Mcmaster 0.32 0.32
2 1/4" bolt L. 1 3/4" Mcmaster 0.23 0.46
2 1/4" Nut Mcmaster 0.05 0.10
Total Cost $13.70

STLs and Source code

Print Parts List

  • Handle x1
  • Wheel x2
  • Spacer x1
  • Spacer Top x1

Tools needed

  1. MOST Delta RepRap or similar RepRap 3-D printer
  2. Adjustable Wrench

Skills and knowledge needed

Printing and slicing setting
Temp: 200deg
Infill: 20%
  • Grid

Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions

  1. Provide directions for print/assembly - be detailed enough in your "how to" to ensure that someone could construct the device from your description. Consider the elegance of IKEA like instructions.
Print Time Estimate: 4 hours
Assembly Time: 15 min

Common Problems and Solutions

  • When assembling the spacer, be sure to line the holes up, using the bolt as a fixture makes the step hassle free

Cost savings

Benefited Internet Communities

Page data
Authors Kennedy Oparka
License CC-BY-SA-3.0
Organizations MTU, Michigan_Tech's_Open_Sustainability_Technology_Lab, MY4777
Cite as Kennedy Oparka (2019–2024). "Hand Rotary Edger". Appropedia. Retrieved November 28, 2025.