How to Make a Worm Bed

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Purchase 6 pieces of 1/2" (1.25 cm) plywood cut to the following specifications: 2 24" x 36" (60 cm x 90 cm) pieces for the top and bottom of the worm bed 2 6" x 24" (15cm x 60 cm) pieces for the narrow sides of the worm bed 2 6" x 36" (15 cm x 90 cm) pieces for the long sides;

   The board should be resting on its longest side. , The 24" (60 cm) sides should be against each other. , Space the nails approximately 4" (10 cm) apart.
   
   Make sure to keep the sides precisely aligned as you hammer. ,, When you're finished, you will have created the bottom of your worm bed and its 2 narrow sides. , When you are finished, you will have a lidless plywood box frame for your worm bed.
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   Step 2: Stand 1 of the 24" x 36" (60 cm x 90 cm) boards up on a flat surface.

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   Step 3: Press a 6" x 24" (15 cm x 60 cm) board against 1 side of the large board at a 90-degree angle.

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   Step 4: Hammer nails into the plywood to join the boards together.

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   Step 5: Position the other 6" x 24" (15 cm x 60 cm) board on the opposite side of the long board.

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   Step 6: Hammer nails into the plywood to join the 2 boards.

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   Step 7: Attach the 6" x 36" (15 cm x 90 cm) boards to create the remaining sides of the box.

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