For diagrams and more information, go to www.oystergardener.org then click on “Oyster Gardening” then “Devices and Designs.”
A flip float is one type of container used by recreational oyster gardeners in Virginia. It consists of a wire mesh box (39″x24″x6″), a lid (25″x8″), and two PVC floats (38″ long) on either side.
Here’s what you’ll need to make your own flip float for oyster gardening:
box
• 5′ by 4′ coated wire mesh with 1″ cells
• pig rings and pig ring pliers
• wire cutter
• tape measure
• rubber mallet, sturdy table, and a 2×4 piece of wood (or a bender)
lid
• bungee cord
• pig rings and pig ring pliers
• small hook
floats
• two 4″ thin-wall PVC drain pipe cut to 38″
• 4 PVC caps
• primer
• glue
• four 18″ black cable ties
For more about oyster gardening, visit Tidewater Oyster Gardeners Association (www.oystergardener.org) and Virginia Sea Grant (www.vaseagrant.vims.edu).
Post time: Jun-22-2017