Fix Your Rakes
- Step 1: Take Off Old Handle Remove the keeper screw from the rake head that attached to the handle. Add Tip Ask Question Comment Download
- Step 2: Sand New Handle to Match Old Handle I used the belt sander for this. ...
- Step 3: Remove Rust ...
- Step 4: Reform As Needed ...
- Step 5: Paint Metal Rake ...
- Step 6: Reassembly
How do you remove the handle on a rake?
Remove the keeper screw from the rake head that attached to the handle. I used the belt sander for this. It really goes quickly and the trick is to keep rotating the handle and it is being sanded. Keep test fitting as you go. If you over sand and the handle gets too skinny, just sand off the end and keep working at it.
How do you take care of your rake?
Keep test fitting as you go. If you over sand and the handle gets too skinny, just sand off the end and keep working at it. The plastic rake is ready to re assemble, but the metal one has surface rust and really shows signs of age - it's almost 30 years old after all! I put it in the sand blaster for a quick cleanup.
How do I fix a rusty metal rake?
Metal rakes will rust again. You can slow that down by coating them with paint! I used a hammer tone spray paint. I like to hang items that need paint from a low branch with baling wire. Make a simple hook and be sure nothing will bump it if a breeze picks up. Drill a guide hole and screw the rake back onto the new handle.
Is my rake ready to re-assemble?
The plastic rake is ready to re assemble, but the metal one has surface rust and really shows signs of age - it's almost 30 years old after all! I put it in the sand blaster for a quick cleanup. A couple well placed mallet blows make everything tight and nice again.
How do you fix a broken leaf rake handle?
0:5011:49How to fix a broken Rake - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipNext thing I'm going to do is take a look at the wear mark here and determine about from the end ofMoreNext thing I'm going to do is take a look at the wear mark here and determine about from the end of the rake up to the top of where the ferrule was how long it is it's about three and a half inches.
How do you attach a rake handle?
1:393:07Hoe & Rake Handle Installation - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipGive it a few good whites. What you wanna do is have the edge of the head line up with the shoulderMoreGive it a few good whites. What you wanna do is have the edge of the head line up with the shoulder of the handle.
How do you fix a loose rake?
0:233:18How To Fix a LOOSE Rake Head - Keeps Falling OFF! - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipLet's take the metal rake head and put it on let's take this copper wire. And pull it through theMoreLet's take the metal rake head and put it on let's take this copper wire. And pull it through the metal rake head but of course.
How do you replace a garden tool handle?
0:111:58How to Replace Garden Tool Handles : Great Gardening Advice - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd a hammer and pushing the rivet out the other side or if that's not working you can actually heatMoreAnd a hammer and pushing the rivet out the other side or if that's not working you can actually heat up the handle itself where the rivet is and that will help that rivet be released from the wood.
How do you fix a broken wooden rake handle?
1:599:16Broken Wood Handle Garden Tool? How to fix rake, shovel, or spade!YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo what I'm gonna have to do is I'll put some wood glue. I'll just jam a bunch in there like thisMoreSo what I'm gonna have to do is I'll put some wood glue. I'll just jam a bunch in there like this and then just down the sides. I'm gonna clamp it up let it dry overnight.
How do you fix a broken wood handle?
0:051:40How to fix a broken wood handle on a yard tool - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipOk first thing you did you take your Elmer's glue. And you just rub it. Put it right inside theMoreOk first thing you did you take your Elmer's glue. And you just rub it. Put it right inside the cracks here on this wood. And then you're gonna repeat the same thing on this.
How do you repair a garden rake?
0:395:36Repairing an old broken yard rake - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipI'm going to remove the collar from the rake. First off and I'm going to put the head back on. SoMoreI'm going to remove the collar from the rake. First off and I'm going to put the head back on. So you see how it slides in. So I've taken this little tiny piece of wood here. And once I put the head
What does a thatch rake look like?
0:263:55How to Dethatch Lawn Using a Thatching Rake - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThese ones on this side are straight. And the times on this side have a little bit of a curve toMoreThese ones on this side are straight. And the times on this side have a little bit of a curve to them. So the straight ones on this side are going to be used to remove the thatch.
What is the first step in replacing a tool handle?
Step 1. When a handle needs to be replaced, cut off the original handle, flush to the tool head. Then using a 1/4-inch drill bit, drill out a core where you can use a punch to remove what's left. “The worst thing I've seen people do is throw the tool head in a fire to burn out the remaining wood,” Cecil says.
How do you fit a tool handle?
1:1031:29How to Make & Fit a Chisel Handle - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo if you are gonna fit a ferrule to your tool handle it's important that you actually use dry wood.MoreSo if you are gonna fit a ferrule to your tool handle it's important that you actually use dry wood. So this is a piece of ash that I've prepared when it's been Green produce.
How do you put a handle on a tool?
0:511:53How to change the Handle on a Small Garden Tool - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipLine the handle up correctly if your handle has an embossed logo as shown. Then using a hammer andMoreLine the handle up correctly if your handle has an embossed logo as shown. Then using a hammer and block of wood to protect the end of the handle firmly knock the handle in the position.
How do you replace a shovel handle?
0:154:12How To Replace a Shovel Handle -Jonny DIY - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipRivets. Off all right now we can go ahead and dry fit our new handle. In if we push it in look itMoreRivets. Off all right now we can go ahead and dry fit our new handle. In if we push it in look it doesn't go all the way in so we're gonna have to make some adjusting.
How do you make a 3 point landscape rake?
0:102:09How To Hook up a Sub-Compact Landscape Rake - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAlright super simple to hook up the landscape break on it there's three points you've got your thirdMoreAlright super simple to hook up the landscape break on it there's three points you've got your third arms and then you've got your center link and I like to always hook.
How do you use landscape rake?
0:162:52HOW TO USE A LANDSCAPE RAKE PROPERLY! - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipOpen areas where you've got loose gravel or loose dirt that needs to be spread as evenly as possibleMoreOpen areas where you've got loose gravel or loose dirt that needs to be spread as evenly as possible now.
What does a Bobcat Landscape rake do?
The bars rake debris into the bucket while preparing soil for sod or seed. The operator can use the attachment's adjustable side skis to control the depth. A hydraulic cylinder opens the top cover for easy dumping and allows the bucket and cutting edge to push and scrape debris.
Step 1: Take Off Old Handle
Remove the keeper screw from the rake head that attached to the handle.
Step 2: Sand New Handle to Match Old Handle
I used the belt sander for this. It really goes quickly and the trick is to keep rotating the handle and it is being sanded. Keep test fitting as you go. If you over sand and the handle gets too skinny, just sand off the end and keep working at it.
Step 3: Remove Rust
The plastic rake is ready to re assemble, but the metal one has surface rust and really shows signs of age - it's almost 30 years old after all! I put it in the sand blaster for a quick cleanup.
Step 4: Reform As Needed
A couple well placed mallet blows make everything tight and nice again.
Step 5: Paint Metal Rake
Metal rakes will rust again. You can slow that down by coating them with paint! I used a hammer tone spray paint. I like to hang items that need paint from a low branch with baling wire. Make a simple hook and be sure nothing will bump it if a breeze picks up.
Step 6: Reassembly
Drill a guide hole and screw the rake back onto the new handle. Go rake something! You did it! I repaired these rakes at the Tech Shop in San Carlos. They have many great tools, and the ones I needed for this project. http://www.techshop.ws
