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[RidgeHiker]

One of my problems with this kind of equipment is they seem to be manufactured and available in the eastern US and I am in California. Shipping is often more expensive than the equipment.

 

[EverythingAttachments]

The response to our Pine Straw Rake has been overwhelming, we still have a few in stock, and are starting production on more. This design really improves the ease of use, functionality, and longevity of a pine straw rake.

 

[NativeSon]

The only problem I have with my Pine Straw Rake is that it drags some dirt up with the needles. We have what we call sugar sand(pretty fine) here. Is there a technique that I can use so that I don't drag up so much dirt?

Charlie

 

[EverythingAttachments]

The only problem I have with my Pine Straw Rake is that it drags some dirt up with the needles. We have what we call sugar sand(pretty fine) here. Is there a technique that I can use so that I don't drag up so much dirt?

Charlie

First off, what brand of Pine Straw Rake do you use? Ours is designed where the tension of the tine is reversed, you will notice that the loop on our tine is at the bottom of the tine instead of at the top. This allows the tine to release under less pressure instead of gaining strength as it is pulled back, this helps keep the debris from piling up with your needles.

 

[coobie]

First off, what brand of Pine Straw Rake do you use? Ours is designed where the tension of the tine is reversed, you will notice that the loop on our tine is at the bottom of the tine instead of at the top. This allows the tine to release under less pressure instead of gaining strength as it is pulled back, this helps keep the debris from piling up with your needles.

Ted I have a question,How does the pine straw rake work as a lawn dethatcher?We live in michigan and this might be my next purchase.Thanks,coobie.

 

[CompactTractorFan]

Ted I have a question,How does the pine straw rake work as a lawn dethatcher?We live in michigan and this might be my next purchase.Thanks,coobie.

I'm wondering this also. It seems like there are not any 3-point dethatchers on the market...

 

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Ted I have a question,How does the pine straw rake work as a lawn dethatcher?We live in michigan and this might be my next purchase.Thanks,coobie.

While we have not tested the pine needle rake as a dethatcher, we have many customers that have said they have used it as a dethatcher with pleasing results.

 

[legbuh]

I have one of the red pine straw rakes. I was losing teeth now and then last year, but this spring lost 15 of them and decided it was junk. They are all breaking right after the weld. (this is the one I got LEINBACH LINE pine straw rake - The Smart Farmer, LLC., which looks to be the same unit you sell)

I have about 3 acres of yard I use it on. For pine straw, leaves, sticks, and dethatching. It also works great for after putting grass seed down and raking it into the ground.

I'd be tempted to try the newer kind but I still think the tines will break. Especially since it's 40lbs heavier (ie more weight on the tines).

I'm going to have a neighbor try and reweld the one I have now and try to figure a way to strengthen it. I love this tool for yard work but I hate that it's falling apart so soon.

 

[jenkinsph]

I have one of the red pine straw rakes. I was losing teeth now and then last year, but this spring lost 15 of them and decided it was junk. They are all breaking right after the weld. (this is the one I got LEINBACH LINE pine straw rake - The Smart Farmer, LLC., which looks to be the same unit you sell)

I have about 3 acres of yard I use it on. For pine straw, leaves, sticks, and dethatching. It also works great for after putting grass seed down and raking it into the ground.

I'd be tempted to try the newer kind but I still think the tines will break. Especially since it's 40lbs heavier (ie more weight on the tines).

I'm going to have a neighbor try and reweld the one I have now and try to figure a way to strengthen it. I love this tool for yard work but I hate that it's falling apart so soon.

That is a lot of broken tines imo. I rake about 9 acres a year two times each for the last two years. I have three missing tines so far.

The mechanically fastened tines should hold up much better on the new rake Ted is selling as welding the tines is half the problem with the breakage.

Still the pine straw rake has been very successful for me, saves me a ton of helper labor.


About the dethatching, while not as good as a real aggressive purpose built unit it does a good job running it before a mower with bagger. I tested mine out for this last month and have green grass that looks good in the test area.

 

[EverythingAttachments]

A few EA Pine Straw Rake reviews that were recently submitted:

Dave from Missouri:
"I have about 4 acres with about 100 trees that I mow. We had numerous high wind storms this winter and an unusually large amount of natural pruning. I started with a leaf rake and after two days realized that I would be a month getting everything cleaned up. With the Pine Straw Rake I finished in 3 days. Picks up twigs, accumulated mulched leaves and dead grass without damaging established lawn. I also have another 4 acres with even more trees that has been untouched forever. The Pine Straw Rake works well for clearing out the accumulated debris when I want to get in those areas to remove downed trees or standing dead trees. Shipping was very prompt and assembly took less than an hour."

Sam from Louisiana:
"Own a 65 acre tree farm. Mostly pine and hardwood along the creek. Previous pine straw rake is fixed tine and they bend. This spring tine is the answer. I used it to de-thatch the yards (4 acres) St. Augustine/bare spots in the shade prior to planting the annual rye. I am pleased. Shipping and packing were appropriate. 5 star rating for company too."

Paul from Texas:
"This company was fantastic to deal with. I first spoke to Rick by email and he responded rather quickly with the answer I needed to place my order. When I tried to order online, the system was having issues so I called them on the phone and placed the order that way. The gentleman on the phone was courteous, professional, and very helpful. I ordered the 72" Pine Straw Rake to help with the thousands of leaves on my 4 acre property. The implement worked better than I had actually expected, and would recommend it to anyone needing a 3 point method of leaf removal."