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Drip Tape Roller Tool

I like using drip tape. It does a good job, it is low cost, reconfigurable, and reusable. A problem is how to roll it back up for storage after the growing season. It is like toothpaste, once you take it off the factory roll, it is just a mess that will never be organized again! I decided to make a tool to use on a drill that will help. The first generation of the tool didn’t work that great and is now in the trash bin. I broke out the welder to create version 2. I took an old allen wrench and welded a bolt to it. I use a wingnut to secure a second wooden circle to make a temporary spool. Then I tightly hold the drip tape as I run the drill and in about 60 seconds I have it all on the spool. If I used the correct amount of pressure, removal is pretty easy, use a Velcro strap to hold it in place and I’m done!