Rake LANDSCAPE RAKES

[eastexan]

I wouldn't say its impossible to use a Landscape Rake on grass, but I'd get one with gauge wheels, and start out on a part of the lawn you didn't mind tearing up.

Speaking from experience.

I had to take my son to work today, and noticed a "Clearance" sign in back of the TSC store, where all their implements are kept. They had their 6' King Kutter landscape rakes marked down from $470 to $350, so I bought one.

Charles, you're probably right. I noticed how heavy and stiff the tines are on landscape rakes. But if it doesn't work out for that purpose, I can use it for other projects around the place. I've seen on other threads where Leinbach makes a Pine Straw Rake, which they say is good to use on grassy areas for picking up small limbs & debris. So I may get one of them or else try to make something. If I made it though, it wouldn't be pretty.

RBD, I was going to hold out for a Fred Cain rake because I like the looks of the heavy tubular frame better, but I couldn't pass up a deal like that.
I bought mine at the TSC in Longview, but there may also be clearances in the TSC stores in the Beaumont area, too.

Ronnie

 

[FrogLick]

GIJoe, thanks for pointing out your link in post #3 with the pics - somehow I missed looking at it earlier. Looks like a nice rake except for that parking stand ;-)

 

[GIJOE]

GIJoe, thanks for pointing out your link in post #3 with the pics - somehow I missed looking at it earlier. Looks like a nice rake except for that parking stand ;-)

The cinder block is temporary (for no telling how long). I eventually want to put a kickstand on it like my Woods Blade. Maybe one day.

Joe

 

[Charlesaf3]

I had to take my son to work today, and noticed a "Clearance" sign in back of the TSC store, where all their implements are kept. They had their 6' King Kutter landscape rakes marked down from $470 to $350, so I bought one.

Charles, you're probably right. I noticed how heavy and stiff the tines are on landscape rakes. But if it doesn't work out for that purpose, I can use it for other projects around the place. I've seen on other threads where Leinbach makes a Pine Straw Rake, which they say is good to use on grassy areas for picking up small limbs & debris. So I may get one of them or else try to make something. If I made it though, it wouldn't be pretty.

RBD, I was going to hold out for a Fred Cain rake because I like the looks of the heavy tubular frame better, but I couldn't pass up a deal like that.
I bought mine at the TSC in Longview, but there may also be clearances in the TSC stores in the Beaumont area, too.

Ronnie

If its the same as mine, I'd beef up the part that's angle iron and prone to twist BEFORE it bends. Look at how the good ones are braced. Probably a pretty cheap upgrade if you know how to weld