Best Rake

[Treezybreez]

A picture of my favorite rake.

Wow Rico, that’s as sleek as your favorite helmet!

 

[Treetopflyer]

maybe here’s his combonation of both haha

 

[evo]

I was wondering the same. Saw the Beaver Rake Head at arborist.com and liked the idea of using it on poles I already store, but have no idea how well it would work. View attachment 92321

Might work good for getting those twigs off roof tops. I’ve shoved a rake into a fiberglass pole for extra reach for roofs and ponds

 

[flushcut]

Very true. I had a groundie who would rake extra whenever he wasn’t needed. I sure mis all of the tips we used to get.

My buddies saying is “ you got time to lean you got time to clean”.

 

[ATH]

I didn't look at it. I just assumed that if someone bothered to make a telescoping handle that they would throw us tall people a bone.

I think its more about extending down for storage, than extending up for versatility. I've thought about keeping one in the suv I drive around for visits, etc...every now and then I'll prune a few branches while I'm out and stuff them in the back - would be good to do a nice job cleaning up on those, but I never have a rake.

 

[flushcut]

Side note: The Marvin rake that fits into a pole is nice for raking off roofs in a pinch. Not the greatest rake but the long reach possible is handy.

 

[Tree Lady]

My favorite rake, but they break easily.

Has anyone tried this rake? https://www.baileysonline.com/barnel-telescopic-steel-rake-35-to-71.html

It's the adjustable spread that makes it cool.

 

[VenasNursery]

My buddies saying is “ you got time to lean you got time to clean”.

Our saying is joking most of the time anyways lol
Ain’t no break grab a rake!

 

[Treezybreez]

It's the adjustable spread that makes it cool.

I wonder if a more durable tine could replace the ones that break? It’s tempting to give it a try.

 

[Matias]

I wonder if a more durable tine could replace the ones that break? It’s tempting to give it a try.

If the handle holds up, it seems like it'd be worth it.

 

[Tree Lady]

I wonder if a more durable tine could replace the ones that break? It’s tempting to give it a try.

They fall apart at the adjustable sliding tine mechanism and can't be resurrected.
I have never broke one. Someone else is rough with it. If the tines get bent, that's a problem.
They are great for light raking. There is a lot of control for getting around in flower beds, not raking rocks, etc. Once he pile is heavy or if you are raking heavy material, use something else.

 

[Muggs]

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[Matias]

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I literally laughed out loud at this one. I may have to share that.

 

[tnttree]

Lazy man rich man Rake
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A side by side comparison.
Green handle is the Maintainer and yellow handle is the Groundskeeper. Notice the less aggressive curve of the tines on the Maintainer. Both are great rakes but the Maintainer is nicer, longer handle, padded handle ( which doesn’t last forever), and not as grabby. Plus these rakes are well used at the time of the photo.