RATCHET RAKE TODAY // FEL Bucket Attachment

[txdon]

Maybe he don't have a camera..Calling him a liar is going a bit far.

Please quote where I called him a liar. If a police office ask for identification to prove who you are would you call him a liar?
I am asking for proof, because there are hundreds of ratchet rake owners here and not one has reported wearing the teeth down. The fact he has not responded does look like he misspoke.

 

[murphy1244]

Please quote where I called him a liar. If a police office ask for identification to prove who you are would you call him a liar?
I am asking for proof, because there are hundreds of ratchet rake owners here and not one has reported wearing the teeth down. The fact he has not responded does look like he misspoke.

Maybe saying Liar is a bit far so lets say he is unbelieveable unless he shows proof?

 

[Tomtint]

I just opened this thread again after my post. .. I will snap a pic later today if I have time. My Kubota has less than 200 hrs. It is not used as often as my Skidsteer due to the fact he skid is just faster at doing the chores I need done. The tractor is used often to grade my driveway and road which is a mix of processed gravel and crushed bluestone. That combo of materials devoured the teeth on the rake in very short order.

 

[Tomtint]

Pics as promised. This RR has been used less than a dozen times.

 

[oldpilgrim]

what did you do drag it from Boston to Fla a dozen times?

 

[Tomtint]

Nope, my gravel/ crushed bluestone driveway. ...which is being paved this week.

 

[bcp]

Nope, my gravel/ crushed bluestone driveway. ...which is being paved this week.

Paving your driveway will wear out the Ratchet Rake even faster. Or it may put a square edge back on the teeth.



Bruce

 

[oldpilgrim]

I've done my gravel driveway many times and all kinds of other work, with just roughed up paint as the result. You must have gotten a bad one somehow.

 

[jeff9366]

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Pics as promised. This RR has been used less than a dozen times.

Appears to me it was purchased used.

 

[Tomtint]

Appears to me it was purchased used.

Negative, bought it new at TS.

 

[The Deerslayer]

You may want to try contacting them directly. If they stand behind their product, they may replace or give you some kind of compensation. It should not have worn down like that.

 

[txdon]

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Pics as promised. This RR has been used less than a dozen times.

Thanks Tomtint, taking a measurement from your pic and comparing it to mine it looks like you have worn off 1/2" from the small (side) tines. On mine the base is 1.5" and the length of the small tine is 2". Your base and length of tine appear to be the same.

The combination of rock material on your road appears to have the same effect as a grinding stone.

 

[Tomtint]

I'm guessing that there is maybe 1".. No more that 1 1/4" left on the bottom teeth. I'm having a friend who is a welder by trade, cut off the mounts so I can flip it and have the larger teeth point down. As I said earlier, it was a decent piece of equipment for the money, obviously it has its limitations. I would classify it as a bit above average for homeowner use. Definitely not commercial grade.

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

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Pics as promised. This RR has been used less than a dozen times.

Maybe your "blue stone" is granite? Regardless, that is impressive.

 

[bcp]

"Bluestone" seems to be a form of sandstone or limestone in the US. But it may be a local name for something else.

Bluestone - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Bruce

 

[Tomtint]

Our crushed blue stone is nothing special. It's used all the time under walkways as a base material and also as filler material between landscape pavers, bricks, and stepping stones. It's relatively fine in size which allows it to compact well and also drop down between walkway materials. Apparently, it must be abrasive as well.

 

[RaydaKub]

Our crushed blue stone is nothing special. It's used all the time under walkways as a base material and also as filler material between landscape pavers, bricks, and stepping stones. It's relatively fine in size which allows it to compact well and also drop down between walkway materials. Apparently, it must be abrasive as well.

Wow! Are you sure you don't have blue diamonds? That is unbelievable wear. Though I didn't voice it, I confess to doubting your word. Therefore, my apologies.

 

[von-mil]

I doubted too, but seeing is believing.

Tomtint, did you buy the 72'' rake or a shorter one? The 72'' should have 5/8'' thick steel and the shorter ones 1/2'' thick.

 

[Tomtint]

It's a 72"

 

[jimmysisson]

Did you contact them to see what they thought? I'd bet the poor thing didn't get any heat treatment during mfg.
Jim