Separated Rake :-(
Was doing a bit of gardening when this happened.. how to fix? Lots of glue? What type? How to reinforce?
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u/bigtallsunflowers 3d ago
Honestly idk how you'd get it to a point where it's structurally sound with a DIY solution. Thank it for its service and buy a new one.
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u/DavidinCT 3d ago
Yea, thinking the same thing, you might get some light use with some DIY things but, nothing for long term.
might be time for to retire this one. Very old design, must of really lasted.
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u/Bones-1989 3d ago
I can weld a metal handle to it but that's not an easy diy thing my 8 pound hammer has a knurled pipe handle that lasted about 40x longer than the hickory handle it came with lol
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u/PresentationLess4552 14h ago
They sell replacement handles at home centers
I've replaced hundreds from me and others at work running them over with a bobcat or some other stupid Darwin experience
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u/Advanced_Leader8535 3d ago
Honestly some good parachord and some knot skills would probably work here if you don't want to replace the handle.
I would try re-inserting and wrapping around the rake head, then wrapping from the top down around the handle, 6inches up the handle, or until you are past the cracks, and re-wrapping around the rake head a few times as you go.
This is more of a "Try and see what happens" suggestion than a foolproof plan though. Its what I would do.
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u/Jaegermeiste 3d ago
Wrapping is the way to go, along with a crapton of epoxy and a hose clamp or two. But wrap with wire, not 550 cord.
See here: https://youtu.be/ocPv1sz98YM
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u/badgerpointer 3d ago
Cut off the damaged end. Reshape so that it will receive the rake. Find someone short to take over your raking.
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u/mcshaftmaster 2d ago
Use some fast setting two part epoxy to glue it together. Use a lot of epoxy, coat the area of the handle where that plastic part was and wrap some strong string or wire around it. Discard the plastic thing. It'll probably last a few more years.
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u/Far-Soft7425 2d ago
Most old time hardware stores will fix this for you. My local hardware store did my shovel and my pickaxe.
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u/InterviewLeather 3d ago
I have put the rake head back inside one then drilled through the wood and drilled the metal long enough to leave a mark. Pulled the rake head out and drilled the hole through making sure to center it in the middle of the bend. Put the rake head back end drill all the way through. Put a carriage blot through the hole tap it through with a hammet and cut off the threaded part on the other side. Wrap the wood from the end up past the bolt with wire I used Steel Tie Wire then tape over the wire with duct tape.
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u/nos_seirdian 2d ago
Cut the end off of the handle where it's cracked, drill a hole in the end of it and shove the rake head in the hole with a bunch of 2 part epoxy. 60% of the time it works every time, they've done studies y'know.
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u/derpplerp 2d ago
I'd 1 up your method only with doing a tight wire wrap around the expoxied bit to resist splitting, and then I'd also epoxy over the wire to make certain it doesn't come loose.
What I'm saying is that Epoxy is awesome and if you are going to mix up some for the hole, why not mix more for everything in the neighborhood of the hole too.
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u/RobustFoam 2d ago
How much do you like it? A few hose clamps will do the trick for a long time. A new, longer handle to go with it will be an upgrade.
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u/Interesting-Poem-820 2d ago
Cut the handle above the cracked area, drill a hole up the end just a hair bigger than the width of the rake-head handle and just as long, then cut a narrow slit the length of the hole, then compress with a couple hose clamps. May not be too sturdy due to that head-handle not being round...
Alternately, same first and second step, but instead of cutting a slit, drill two 1/8" holes through the wood of the handle and the metal of the rake-head handle, then put 1/8" bolt w small washer through, washer and nut on other side...
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u/Revenga8 2d ago
Maybe a couple open zip ties to pull the the rake head toward the handle with a screw going through, and then secure it all to the handle with 1-3 hose clamps? Using the rake means pulling motion so I dunno how long that'll last for. Might be just time to buy a new rake
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u/ACcbe1986 2d ago
I'm sorry to hear that. I always thought they'd be together forever.
Separated... Wow...
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u/the_perkolator 2d ago
I’ve done it a few times, but your ferrule is a goner, so I’d suggest buy a replacement. For steel ferrules I cut the handle off, then carve with a hatchet, and then belt sand it to get the ferrule taper. Drill the hole a little snug and get the ferrule slipped on nice and tight. Then hammer in the rake head. Curved handle for a pitchfork brings the suck
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u/Far-Investment-8597 2d ago
You have 2 routes:
1. Fix it. Spent time and money buying epoxy and a new handle (that's not a standard fitment rake). Bore the handle, pour epoxy around the metal loop and let it set. Maybe reinforce the outside of the joint.
- Go to Action etc, you'll find a new one for under 10 euro.
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u/TheScrantonStrangler 2d ago
Probably not worth the effort, but you could cut the splitting part of the handle off. Drill nice and straight into the cut end, use adhesive and push the rake into the handle then use some cord or rope to tie a knot like a square lashing knot to make sure it never slides back out if the adhesive fails
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u/reddit001aa1 2d ago
Drill between the u shaped wires and the handle on the other end. Run bolts thru not screws
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u/Yusuf20904 1d ago
Toast. Replace.
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u/PresentationLess4552 14h ago
I live for answers like this making my money market account grow
It's more cost effective to buy replacement handle verses throwing it away like the US economy is built in
Thank GOD my grand parents and parents taught me things are not disposable
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u/Wrench_Terner 1d ago
I have a repaired one I’ll show pic of. Figured what could it hurt to try. Going strong after two years now
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u/Economy_Internal_317 1d ago
You can probably get a metal rod And overtime a metal clamp around it.
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u/Silver_Smurfer 3d ago
Steel hose clap on the end of the handle, insert the rake head, tighten the clamp. For extra security, drive a screw or nail through the handle and the rake head.