Not a Toy. Not a Gimmick. Just a Damn Good Sifter.

Jul 1, 2025 | Composting, Screening and Sifting

The real value of Turbo Sift. An article about the quality and cost of creating a quality Compost Sifter.

There’s one type of comment we hear more than any other:

“Turbo Sift™ is too expensive.”

And we get it. At first glance, $300 for a compost sifter can look like a lot.

But here’s the thing: most of the people making these comments haven’t actually used the Turbo Sift™. (yet)

They’re comparing a premium, American-made tool to mass-produced, lightweight knockoffs – or worse, handheld kitchen gadgets. And that’s like an apples to oranges comparison.

Let’s see what our actual customers have to say about this. 👉

“This product is not cheap but you get what you pay for. Instead of wasting money on cheaper soil sifters, I should have purchased a Wormgear Turbo Sift a long time ago.”

Grant Williams Testimonial about Turbo Sift: “This product is not cheap but you get what you pay for. Instead of wasting money on cheaper soil sifters, I should have purchased a Wormgear Turbo Sift a long time ago."

Made With Quality Materials That Last

Turbo Sift™ is made with:

Stainless steel sifting trays
Heavy-duty, USA-sourced wheel bearings
A precision laser cut stainless steel frame that doesn’t flex or rust
Sturdy hardware that doesn’t strip or snap
Custom made injection molded wheels

These aren’t theoretical features. They’re why customers like Alan and Grant say things like:

“The fit, finish, and heft of the gear is truly top-notch. The fit, finish and heft of the gear is truly top-notch.

After years of using rickety hand sifters in my small to medium size home vermiculture operation, this is a welcome change.”

Manufactured and Built by Hand in Michigan, USA

Turbo Sift™ is hand-assembled in Michigan, not in a massive overseas factory. That means:

High labor standards
Higher wages
Smaller batches
More quality control

It also means fewer economies of scale. We don’t make 100,000 of these a year. We make them for the serious vermicomposters, educators, and growers who need a tool that works.

If you’re comparing this to a $30 mesh tray from a kitchen supplier, you’re missing the point entirely.

It’s Not a Handheld Toy – It’s a Workhorse

This is where comparisons often fall apart. Turbo Sift™ isn’t a handheld screen.

You don’t hold the weight of the compost
You don’t use both arms to shake it
You don’t get sore halfway through

Turbo Sift™ glides on top of a tub. It does the work for you – smoothly, ergonomically, efficiently.

For people sifting pounds and pounds of worm castings, this is a game changer.

Don’t believe us? Ask Pasquale:

“Not only have I screened enough castings for sale that it’s paid for itself, but its size allows me to bring it to educational opportunities for demo.”

Let’s put it another way – if you’re manually sifting compost for an hour, you’re effectively doing repetitive light-weight training with added wrist strain, awkward posture, and constant bending. You’re holding several moist materials – full of worm cocoons, unfinished compost, and worms you want to stay alive in the process.

That’s not an efficient workout. That’s a recipe for fatigue.

Turbo Sift lets you skip the strain while keeping the precision.

Designed for People Who Sell What They Sift

If you’re selling worms or vermicastings, time is money.

Let’s say you charge $30/hour for your labor
Turbo Sift™ saves you 2 hours per batch
That’s $60 saved right away

Your ROI? Instant.

And the quality of the casting you can produce consistently improves with proper sifting.

This is why people like Joseph say:

“GAME CHANGER!! I’ve tried several types of tray sifters with and without wheels. WORMGEAR’s Turbo Sifter is my last stop.Totally satisfied is an understatement.”