Rake my day!

[john@arbtech]

The plastic ones are total crap. The spring steel ones are the lads you need. Stephen, I like your thinking about the dismissal!!!

[Joe]

Chelwood 32P Polyprop Leaf & Grass Rake 25"/635mm Wide (32 Tine) - Product Detail - Online Tool Shop for all Trades - Sitebox Online at work these chelwood 32p's are what we use and i think they are the dogs

[Beezy]

nice one fellas, i'm in total agreement re the bulldog 'springbok' rakes, always got one of those in the truck for a bit of raking in the rough stuff/bigger stuff.

 

anymore opinions on plastic rakes for tarmac, fine lawns etc?

 

cheers

J

[Jonesie]

Jonsie mate, The one im on about is the BULLDOG Premier Springbok Lawn Rake

 

OK we do them for £16.17 + VAT:001_smile:

[SJH]

I have one of these for leaves in winter they are good as they are not too harsh on the lawns

 

Bulldog Hand Tools (MAP UK) - BULLDOG Rakes BULLDOG Wizard Rake

Edited June 23, 2009 by SJH

[geoff]

I use plastic on grass & hard surface, metal strip on loose stone drives,works for me.

[Mozza]

Chelwood 32P Polyprop Leaf & Grass Rake 25"/635mm Wide (32 Tine) - Product Detail - Online Tool Shop for all Trades - Sitebox Online at work these chelwood 32p's are what we use and i think they are the dogs

 

Ive used these too, Good bit of kit but the bulldog is king for me

[Tom D]

About 4 years ago I lost my rake and needed a new one in a hurry as we were on a job when we realised it was gone. I p[oped into the nearest garden centre and was totally unimpressed with the selection, I noticed that the wilkinson sword one had a 15year guarentee so I thought i'd buy it and take it back when it broke, at least it'd get us through the day. Four years later I'm still using it. Although I have justy bought another as we've worn the tynes down and it is not quite as good as it was. I have had quite a few over the years and non have lasted anywhere near as long as this one.

 

There are lots of wilkinson sword ones out there and I can only vouch for the type I have but it has an aluminium shaft with an orange grip on top and a black grip lower down, the head is t shaped and NOT triangular like most. The head LOOKS flimsy but is is virtually indestructible.

 

Can't beleive I spend my evenings chatting on line about rakes.... the wifes right....so sad:blushing:

[skyhuck]

Are you guys on about the Bulldog Premier plastic rake we do these for £10.11+ VAT. If its not this one can you let me know the one you guys use as I'll start to stock if its popular.

 

I have these off you Justin, they are great, but ware away very fast on tarmac, I am going to get some steel ones of you for tarmac and plastic for grass,

[Mark Bolam]

About 4 years ago I lost my rake and needed a new one in a hurry as we were on a job when we realised it was gone. I p[oped into the nearest garden centre and was totally unimpressed with the selection, I noticed that the wilkinson sword one had a 15year guarentee so I thought i'd buy it and take it back when it broke, at least it'd get us through the day. Four years later I'm still using it. Although I have justy bought another as we've worn the tynes down and it is not quite as good as it was. I have had quite a few over the years and non have lasted anywhere near as long as this one.

 

There are lots of wilkinson sword ones out there and I can only vouch for the type I have but it has an aluminium shaft with an orange grip on top and a black grip lower down, the head is t shaped and NOT triangular like most. The head LOOKS flimsy but is is virtually indestructible.

 

Can't beleive I spend my evenings chatting on line about rakes.... the wifes right....so sad:blushing:

 

Spot on.

 

Also have the Wilkinson Sword metal spring tine for gravel and rough stuff. 15 year guarantee again!

 

As Geoff said, plastic for fine lawns etc.

 

And my wife has just confirmed that we are indeed beyond sad.