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Title: Folding rake
Post by: plusnq on October 02, 2015, 10:09:36 AM

Has anyone got any recommendations for a folding rake for the camper trailer?

Thanks

Shane

Title: Re: Folding rake
Post by: db on October 02, 2015, 12:22:16 PM

We've got a fiskars one with a removable head, got it from the green shed. The removable head makes it easy to store

Title: Re: Folding rake
Post by: Coiled on October 02, 2015, 01:21:46 PM

I use this as they are cheap & compact. Actually they are quite good though and would expect them to be dearer.

http://www.bunnings.com.au/spear-jackson-200-600mm-adjustable-metal-leaf-rake-_p3360525 (http://www.bunnings.com.au/spear-jackson-200-600mm-adjustable-metal-leaf-rake-_p3360525)

Title: Re: Folding rake
Post by: kylarama on October 02, 2015, 01:57:51 PM

I imagine a folding rake would be like a folding shovel to use.  Easy to store and difficult/PITA to use...

Stuff like Cyclone brand, the timber handle is a press fit into a socket with a retaining screw.  10 seconds to remove with a screw driver, handle in the pole carrier and head in the toolbox.  Take a spring steel leaf rake head and a nail type garden rake head for best of both worlds.

Title: Re: Folding rake
Post by: UIZ733 on October 02, 2015, 02:36:55 PM

Quote from: kylarama on October 02, 2015, 01:57:51 PM

I imagine a folding rake would be like a folding shovel to use.  Easy to store and difficult/PITA to use...

Stuff like Cyclone brand, the timber handle is a press fit into a socket with a retaining screw.  10 seconds to remove with a screw driver, handle in the pole carrier and head in the toolbox.  Take a spring steel leaf rake head and a nail type garden rake head for best of both worlds.

X2

Title: Re: Folding rake
Post by: Ben.Archer on October 02, 2015, 02:57:34 PM

Quote from: Coiled on October 02, 2015, 01:21:46 PM

I use this as they are cheap & compact. Actually they are quite good though and would expect them to be dearer.

http://www.bunnings.com.au/spear-jackson-200-600mm-adjustable-metal-leaf-rake-_p3360525 (http://www.bunnings.com.au/spear-jackson-200-600mm-adjustable-metal-leaf-rake-_p3360525)

I have one too and it works perfectly - unlike the folding shovel...

Title: Re: Folding rake
Post by: Coiled on October 02, 2015, 05:56:17 PM

Quote from: Ben.Archer on October 02, 2015, 02:57:34 PM

I have one two and it works perfectly - unlike the folding shovel...

Same. Folding shovels suck and got rid of mine ages ago in preference for a 'real' one. The rake, I even use it at home not that I have massive amounts to rake.

Title: Re: Folding rake
Post by: plusnq on October 02, 2015, 06:46:05 PM

Thank you all who responded. Some good thoughts there.

Cheers

Shane

Title: Re: Folding rake
Post by: DirtyJ on October 05, 2015, 06:57:01 PM

Quote from: Coiled on October 02, 2015, 01:21:46 PM

I use this as they are cheap & compact. Actually they are quite good though and would expect them to be dearer.

http://www.bunnings.com.au/spear-jackson-200-600mm-adjustable-metal-leaf-rake-_p3360525 (http://www.bunnings.com.au/spear-jackson-200-600mm-adjustable-metal-leaf-rake-_p3360525)

x3
Works well and have found it plenty strong enough for moving sizable sticks and stones.

Title: Re: Folding rake
Post by: steppenwolf on October 08, 2015, 01:02:08 PM

Forestry Tools is an online mob that I buy bamboo-working tools from. They usually post within 24 hours. http://www.forestrytools.com.au (http://www.forestrytools.com.au)

They have a folding rake with a telescopic handle

* Barnel B999
* stores at 900mm, extends to 1800mm, handle locks at any length
* weight 756g
* spring steel tines
* $35.00

Title: Re: Folding rake
Post by: Bird on March 22, 2016, 07:42:49 PM

Quote from: steppenwolf on October 08, 2015, 01:02:08 PM

Forestry Tools is an online mob that I buy bamboo-working tools from. They usually post within 24 hours. http://www.forestrytools.com.au (http://www.forestrytools.com.au)

They have a folding rake with a telescopic handle

* Barnel B999
* stores at 900mm, extends to 1800mm, handle locks at any length
* weight 756g
* spring steel tines
* $35.00

They have some kewl looking tools... The Granberg Alaskan Small Log Mill looks like you could make some awesome wood stuff with it...

Title: Re: Folding rake
Post by: Alan Loy on March 22, 2016, 07:51:03 PM

Since  you resurrected this.  Can you get a rake broom combo?

Title: Re: Folding rake
Post by: Bird on March 22, 2016, 07:54:02 PM

Quote from: Alan Loy

Since  you resurrected this.  Can you get a rake broom combo?

I was actually searching for shovels 'kits' like 4wd stores sell but without 4wd tax... but that rake does look good the bloke mentioned, but out of stock.

Title: Re: Folding rake
Post by: Juzzman on March 23, 2016, 07:49:49 AM

Quote from: Coiled on October 02, 2015, 01:21:46 PM

I use this as they are cheap & compact. Actually they are quite good though and would expect them to be dearer.

http://www.bunnings.com.au/spear-jackson-200-600mm-adjustable-metal-leaf-rake-_p3360525 (http://www.bunnings.com.au/spear-jackson-200-600mm-adjustable-metal-leaf-rake-_p3360525)

X4
Normally just used for camping purposes, but used it last weekend for crabbing at Pt. Vincent and managed to snag a dozen nice size crabs with it.
 :D 

Title: Re: Folding rake
Post by: Traveller on March 23, 2016, 10:49:04 AM

Quote from: Coiled on October 02, 2015, 01:21:46 PM

I use this as they are cheap & compact. Actually they are quite good though and would expect them to be dearer.

http://www.bunnings.com.au/spear-jackson-200-600mm-adjustable-metal-leaf-rake-_p3360525 (http://www.bunnings.com.au/spear-jackson-200-600mm-adjustable-metal-leaf-rake-_p3360525)

I am another convert, it's a good bit of kit.