Components for wick weeder

[poogie]

Several years ago wick weeders (aka rope weeders) were becoming popular but due to genetically engineered crops they have fallen out of favor. I would like to build one but do not know where to find the components. Any suggestions??
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[Anonymous-0]

A few years ago before I went notill with lots of glyphosate, I wanted a hand wick weeder. I found from a google search that I could buy one complete cheaper than buying the pieces.

Search for rope wick.

Its not a completely forgotton technique.

Probably pieces like all plastic electric cord waterproof gromets mounted to plastic pipe and filled with a plastic rope made of fine strands (probably as much as 1/2 or 3/4" diameter) would work. Might need a reservoir above the main plastic pipe to keep from having to fill it too often.

Gerald J.

 

[Iowa_tire_guy]

When we were cleaning out my Fathers shop over Thanksgiving we threw away 2 new wick wipers. Put together put never used. If the truck is still there I could dig them out Christmas when back.

 

[Anonymous-0]

Orchard Equipment and Supply here in MA has them for about $35. Go to www.oescoinc.com and search on equipment.