SQUEEZE master Compost Aerator

I use this tool a lot in the garden, not so much for turning my compost piles but for loosening the soil in my elevated planters and mixing in amendments, compost or manure. It also works well to catch and remove tree roots that find their way into my ground level boxes. For me, it was a great buy.

Works well, but one problem is the bolt length. Many of the 1 star reviews said, the handle comes apart and ends up in the compost. This only happens because the bolt that attaches the two sections together is slightly too short, and does not full engage the self-locking nut. (See photos). I bought a proper length bolt, which works properly. The bolt is a M4 x .7 (diameter x thread pitch). The bolt that was included was 15mm long, the one I bought was 20mm long. It needs to be at least 18mm.

I have used this aerator several times a week for over a year, and it’s still working great and feels as sturdy as ever. I keep mine outside, and both the stainless steel and the plastic handles have remained in good condition. So much easier than turning a compost pile with a shovel!

This was easy to put together, and am using it several times a week to aerate our compost. Seems sturdy, and turns the compost well. We are pleased with it.

This Item is efficient and Easy to use, It is Light weight. It is a little difficult to assemble requiring nimble fingers but is only one screw and and all tools are included.