Materials & Tools

Plastic chopping board

Tape Measure

2 screws, Screwdriver

Saw

Drill, drill bit, countersink bit

Step 1

Measure the dimensions of the inside of your seed tray. I decided to make my press for a half-tray, which ended up at 20 x 15 cm (8" x 6").

Step 2

Mark the rectangle onto the chopping board and cut it with the saw. Mark a couple of strips about 2.5cm (1") wide for a handle.

Step 3

Cut the two strips which will form the handle.

Step 4

Drill pilot holes for the screws through both strips and counter-sink the upper ones.

Step 5

Screw the handle to the base-board.

Step 1

Overfill a tray filled with sieved compost.

Step 2

To level the compost, slide the press along the top edge of the tray to remove the excess.

Step 3

The tray is now full and level.

Step 4

Now place the press on top of the compost and push down.

Step 5

This leaves a nice level surface to sow seeds.