Ratchet Rake

[woodskiff]

After reading all the reviews on this forum, I bought my rake today. I do think it will fit the jobs planned. Thanks to all for sharing info!:thumbsup:

 

[rekees4300]

Enjoy, it's an inexpensive tool that has multiple functions.

 

[GPintheMitten]

They sure do come in handy.

 

[DKCDKC]

I use mine to grade my mile long gravel drive, smooth till the garden, clear brush, push through the forest, and break ice on the road following a winter storm. Really useful tool that stays on the FEL except when I need to dig or something.

 

[woodskiff]

The one question I have is....How do the twisted wire cables hold up? Do you do anything special to protect them? BTW... I bought my RR through Tractor Supply just for the curious.

 

[rekees4300]

How do the twisted wire cables hold up? Do you do anything special to protect them?

Haven't had any problems with mine and nothing special to protect them. You can buy replacement parts from the RR website if anything breaks.

 

[von-mil]

I took an old section of garden hose, sliced it open down the entire length, and used it to cover the cables. I covered the entire exposed cable although the only part that I really wanted to protect was the portion that bends around the bottom corners of the bucket.

 

[txdon]

The one question I have is....How do the twisted wire cables hold up? Do you do anything special to protect them? BTW... I bought my RR through Tractor Supply just for the curious.

I think I'm the only one that had a cable break. I was back dragging it and accidentally caught a stump. No damage at all to the rake. I have since upgraded to the forest service connections, but then I got my grapple and have not used it.

 

[The Deerslayer]

I took an old section of garden hose, sliced it open down the entire length, and used it to cover the cables. I covered the entire exposed cable although the only part that I really wanted to protect was the portion that bends around the bottom corners of the bucket.

Great idea. Plan to do something similar.

 

[phiferpharm]

I have used and abused my RR for several years and while the cables have a permanent kink in them, they are still just fine. I'm about to buy replacement ratchet straps from getting a wee bit too close to my burn pile. They still work, but look a little melted on the edges.

 

[DocDryden]

When I ordered my Ratchet Rake I ordered the FS model (Forestry Service Model). It comes with ratcheting binders.
If you ever need to replace your ratchet straps or cables, you could replace them with chains and binders

http://www.ratchetrake.com/images/ratchet_rake_fs.pdf

 

[woodskiff]

Well, the local TSC called.. my ordered RR is in come on down to pick it up.....Yaaaa!..ooops, sorry we sold it.....we're so sorry our fault...we'll make it right.....Me..no problem, stuff happens ...if that's the worst I deal with, I'm doing good! Hope it's someone on this forum! Good for them is it is!

 

[oldpilgrim]

When I ordered my thru my local TSC store, it came in quickly with 8 others. The girl asked me if I wanted more than one.

I've used it for many many things. I experiment with it and find new things to use it for. The last thing I discovered was that it was great for breaking up the winter ice on my dirt driveway near my house.

I've had it since last summer and am very pleased with it.

 

[StuartDK45SE]

Just got mine yesterday. I'm using it to clear brush along a fence line. Impressed so far and it is built stout.