You have reached your limit of 3 free stories. A story preview is shown instead.
To view more stories
(If your subscription is current,
click here to Login or Register.)
Two Rakes Joined Together
I joined two rakes together by running a bolt through both handles to serve as a pivot point. To pick up leaves and mulch, I just grab both handles and pull them apart. I replaced the rakes’ original wooden handles with rigid 3/4-in. dia. aluminum tubes because they can handle more pressure without breaking. The tubes
..........
You must sign in, subscribe or renew to see the page.
You must sign in, subscribe or renew to see the flip-book
Two Rakes Joined Together FARM HOME Lawn Mowers 31h 38 I joined two rakes together by running a bolt through both handles to serve as a pivot point To pick up leaves and mulch I just grab both handles and pull them apart I replaced the rakes’ original wooden handles with rigid 3/4-in dia aluminum tubes because they can handle more pressure without breaking The tubes are off an old coat rack The wire tines on my rakes are stronger and more rigid than the metal or plastic tines on other rakes so I can pick up a bigger load I used to own a construction company and stripped off a lot of wood and asphalt shingles I hauled the shingles in a 2-wheeled dump trailer I made from a 1948 Jeep Willys The box measures 8 ft long by 4 ft wide and tall and holds about one ton of shingles Quinton Tschetter 2379 Hwy 92 Oskaloosa Iowa 52577 ph 641 660-9765; Qct1944@gmail com
To read the rest of this story, download this issue below or click
here to register with your account number.
