DIY Hardware Trawl
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We will show you how to make a trawl using 40$ supplies from any hardware store.
Supplies
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You will need the following supplies :
1) A wooden plank
2) Air conditioner Duct
3) Paint Filters (1 Pack)
4) Worm gear clamp
5) 4 round head screws
6) 4 Bolts
7) Rope
Drill Holes Into the Wooden Plank and the Duct
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Align the duct in center on one side of the wooden plank. Mark four points (two on each side) on the wooden plank and duct to drill the holes. (Image 1 & 2) (insert dimensions)
Drill two more holes in the plank (Image 3) (insert dimensions)
Screw in the Duct Onto the Wooden Plank
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Using the screws and bolts, fix the duct on the plank
Attach the Filter and Worm Gear Clamp
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Attach the filter to the duct and lock it using the worm gear clamp
Tie the Rope
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Tie the rope on to the wooden plank
You're Ready to Trawl!
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Process Samples
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Check out how to process the samples collected.
https://www.instructables.com/id/Citizen-Science-Processing/