How Does a Rototiller Work?
Early spring and late fall are the time for metal tines to chew the ground in hopes of a forthcoming fruitful spring and summer. Rototillers are the best mechanical solution for breaking new ground for the small-scale gardener. Metal Tines and Their Function The shape and design of the rototiller tine is a marvel of simplicity and efficiency. Looking at the tine sets, most rototillers have four; you will notice the very distinct shapes. Although they all have sharp edges, the main working part of the tines are the shape. Each set of tines contains two straight and two curved generally in an “L” design. The straight tines are used to slash or cut vertically into the ground. The “L” shaped tine in then used to undercut the vertical slash. As the rototiller progresses forward, the action is repeated and chews up the soil or sod grass into manageable pieces. There Are Two Sides to Every Tine All tines have an introverted and extroverted side to them. No, not personalities but in the actual
