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.
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.
@@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
Thank you
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Wood-glue shrinks so I think you should have used something that expands.
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.
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.
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