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    Where can I get a barrel?
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    We got a 55-gallon plastic barrel from a DIY car wash for $12. It had regular car wash soap in it -- NOT engine degreaser, which can leave toxic residues.
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    Can I use worms in this tumbler composter?
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    Worms are better suited to stationary bins. The tumbling action can harm worms.
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    Can I add wheels to it for portability?
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    Yes. Choose metal casters and secure them firmly, so the composter will remain stable.
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    Why didn't you add a crank handle of some type to the end of the pole so it can be turned more easily?
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    It turns easy enough without one, but it's not hard to add one if you prefer.
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