The Jake Rake

[jenkinsph]

I would consider using 5x5x5/16 or 3/8 square tubing for the main beam.

 

[Johndeere3720]

If anyone is interested, I have been working on my website a lot lately, it sounds pretty good but i always appreciate opinions. Jakes Implements - Home

Thanks guys!:thumbsup:

 

[Haywire]

I have been waiting on parts from Canada.

Your website states it's 100% made in America.

 

[jenkinsph]

Best I can remember Canada is part of the continent of North America. Just like the US of A or Unitied States of America. Lots of countries are in America.

 

[Haywire]

That's a big stretch. How many people are going to think in terms of "continents" when they see that claim? America is America. Canada is Canada.

By that logic, something made in Brazil can be labeled "Made in America" with no problem. NOT.

 

[Johndeere3720]

With parts I was referring to the top links and the lower links, the rest is all American. Basically what i meant with made in America is that I actually build them here, i was not referring to the the top links, pins, or insignificant parts, although I did make all the bent pins myself. I did order some pins from Canada but they were not the right length so i improvised and made my own.

 

[Johndeere3720]

I will work on rewording my explanation of made in America.

 

[Haywire]

Don't get me wrong... I'm not one of those that would spend half his paycheck and search for weeks to find a stick of chewing gum that was made in New Jersey. My wallet usually has a big say in what comes across the counter.

If you sourced all your parts in America you're fine, but if you use imported parts then a better statement would be "Assembled in America". Still holds some sales value without being misleading.

You're doing a great job coming up with a good looking product and actually making it happen. Most teenagers are too busy playing X-Box to do something on this scale. :thumbsup:

Keep it up, you'll go places.
Ian

 

[Johndeere3720]

Don't get me wrong... I'm not one of those that would spend half his paycheck and search for weeks to find a stick of chewing gum that was made in New Jersey. My wallet usually has a big say in what comes across the counter.

If you sourced all your parts in America you're fine, but if you use imported parts then a better statement would be "Assembled in America". Still holds some sales value without being misleading.

You're doing a great job coming up with a good looking product and actually making it happen. Most teenagers are too busy playing X-Box to do something on this scale. :thumbsup:

Keep it up, you'll go places.
Ian

Thanks, I will have to change that but thank you very much for your kind comments. I have two rakes at my local Deere dealer and one of these days would love to expend to a wider dealer network but I am starting small scale for now.

 

[clemsonfor]

In your opinion, what would you rate as max hp for the U96? I am beefing up almost everything on it including thicker wall tubing, steel tubing welded into the main tubing for ease of moving the shanks up/down as there will not be dirt packed in to complicate tooth adjustment. I also am going to have two arms for the rake itself for added strength.

You and your destructive testing can be the only thing that will determine this. You need to make up one and run it behind successivly bigger tractors in all types of soil till you tear it up.