I bought a stanely rake and used it 2 summers to rake leaves and the plastic at the end has split and the rake is loose and moves. What is a good rake that will last?
I don't think any design to last a life time. You probably need to go to hardware stores and check. The sales people can answer your questions. Maybe search online and see what other recommend.
Just use a good cobalt drill bit on a power drill and a steady hand, it's not that hard to make a hole. Use a nail or something hard and pointy to punch the metal first to make an indent, that'll help make sure the drill bit head doesn't walk away.
@@tonedubb4325 I think he meant put a nut on the other end of the bolt as opposed to cutting off the entire stud. Good question, but I imagine you didn't because the bolt is somewhat threaded through the metal part of the rake head. I think it's good either way.
Originally there wasn't any hole there. I drilled a hole and instead of securing with a nut and bolt that would work itself loose, i used a self tapping bolt. That's why you don't see me securing it with a nut and cut off the excess. I hope i answered the question.
@@samuelmccarty56 that's exactly what I ended up doing for that very reason and it works great. I bored out where the gap is slightly wider where it bends and put a nylock nut on and ground of the excess thread.
Or at least file it smooth. Also, using a saw table for a workbench shows a total disregard for tools. I take care of mine, use them for what they were designed. They last a lifetime if you do.
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Everybody’s a goddamn critic. Nice job.
Thanks man, saved my rake
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Wood-glue shrinks so I think you should have used something that expands.
I bought a stanely rake and used it 2 summers to rake leaves and the plastic at the end has split and the rake is loose and moves. What is a good rake that will last?
I don't think any design to last a life time. You probably need to go to hardware stores and check. The sales people can answer your questions. Maybe search online and see what other recommend.
I do similar but use different glue. Prefer Gorilla polyurethane or a 2 part epoxy.
That'll definitely do the job. I didn't have any handy.
Great video! You got a Plan B for someone without that awesome press?
Yup. It might be crooked but it would suffice. Lol
Just use a good cobalt drill bit on a power drill and a steady hand, it's not that hard to make a hole. Use a nail or something hard and pointy to punch the metal first to make an indent, that'll help make sure the drill bit head doesn't walk away.
You don't recommend putting a bolt on the other end? Any reason?
Not sure i follow you. Why do i need to put bolt on the end? How would it help keeping the rake on the handle?
@@tonedubb4325 I think he meant put a nut on the other end of the bolt as opposed to cutting off the entire stud. Good question, but I imagine you didn't because the bolt is somewhat threaded through the metal part of the rake head. I think it's good either way.
Originally there wasn't any hole there. I drilled a hole and instead of securing with a nut and bolt that would work itself loose, i used a self tapping bolt. That's why you don't see me securing it with a nut and cut off the excess. I hope i answered the question.
I thought about doing this, but I was afraid it would weaken the rake. Maybe I’ll put the hole further to the top.
@@samuelmccarty56 that's exactly what I ended up doing for that very reason and it works great. I bored out where the gap is slightly wider where it bends and put a nylock nut on and ground of the excess thread.
should put nut on it. not good repair.
Or at least file it smooth. Also, using a saw table for a workbench shows a total disregard for tools.
I take care of mine, use them for what they were designed. They last a lifetime if you do.
Or peen it over like a rivet