What is the reason to write off the rake? Repair of fan rakes

The weak point of the sliding fan rake is the mechanism for adjusting the working width. Household models equipped with tin latches break down after just two or three seasons of use. Let's look at a simple way to restore functionality garden tools within half an hour.

The moving mechanism of a steel fan rake becomes unusable due to wear of the working part of the lever and deformation of its axis, which is usually an M4 screw. The clamp of the device stops compressing the tube and fixing the position becomes impossible. The problem is solved by replacing the pin with a new one and adding a homemade insert that compensates for the wear of the lever.

For quick repair gardening tools you will need:

Screwdriver;
Pliers;
Open-end wrenches set to "seven";
Metal scissors;
Flat file;
Measuring tool;
A strip of galvanized sheet metal;
New bolt, nuts.

Repair procedure for fan rakes

1) Unscrew the nut from the rod using a wrench and a screwdriver.

2) Having pulled out the axle, disassemble the mechanism.

3) Mark and cut out a strip of tin, determining the dimensions using the movable plate of the device:

They will have the same width;
Add 20–25 mm to the length of the “tongue” at the bends.

4) Using pliers, bend the edge of a strip 10 mm long at a right angle.

5) The bent end of the workpiece is placed under the “tongue”.

6) Pressing on the tin, press it as far as it will go.

7) Using pliers, fix one side of the part.

A similar bend is made on the opposite side of the plate.

9) Having turned the part, finally squeeze both strips of metal together.

10) Align the clamp so that its parts return to parallel positions.

11) Use a file to grind off the metal deposits from the lever.
Do-it-yourself “routine” repairs of fan-type metal rakes take less than 30 minutes and allow you to use the tool for its intended purpose for at least one more season.

Mozhginsky District Court (Udmurt Republic) - Civil

Mozhginsky District Court of the Udmurt Republic

Mozhginsky District Court of the Udmurt Republic - Adopted judicial acts

Case No. 2-1101/12

SOLUTION(not entered into legal force on the date of publication)

In the name Russian Federation

Mozhginsky District Court of the Udmurt Republic composed of:

Presiding judge Kozhevnikova Yu.A.,

Under secretary Akhmetova A.R.,

With the participation of the plaintiff’s representatives Vechtomova L.L., Lekontsev A.V., acting on the basis of powers of attorney from dd.mm.yyyy and dd.mm.yyyy respectively,

Defendant Alekseev P.I.,

Having considered in open court a civil case based on the claim of the Limited Liability Company "" against P.I. Alekseev. on compensation for damage caused during the performance of work duties,

Installation:

LLC "" filed a lawsuit against P.I. Alekseev. on compensation for damage caused during the performance of work duties.

The statement of claim is motivated by the fact that dd.mm.yyyy an employment contract was concluded between the parties, which was terminated dd.mm.yyyy under clause 3 of part 1 of Art. Labor Code of the Russian Federation.

During the period of work, dd.mm.yyyy, the defendant, working on an MTZ-82 tractor with a trailed ROTTINGER rake, exceeded the maximum speed limit established for the rake, did not reduce the speed when driving over bumps, which he could not help but see, as a result of which the fastening was broken gearbox and cardan shaft. As a result, one rake fell off, the rake's cardan shaft was lost, and the gearbox failed.

In accordance with the Labor Code of the Russian Federation CEO LLC "" R.Yu.P. demanded written explanations from the tractor driver regarding the breakage of the rake, but the defendant refused to give written explanations. Based on Part 2 of Art. LLC "" drew up a corresponding act.

To establish the amount of damage caused and the reasons for its occurrence, by order of the head of LLC "" dated dd.mm.yyyy, a commission was created that determined the cause of the damage - the deliberate actions of the defendant, who foresaw the possibility of the rake breaking, but was indifferent to this (indirect intent). The specified reason is reflected in the commission act dated dd.mm.yyyy

The commission was unable to determine the amount of damage caused, however, in accordance with Art. direct actual damage is 12,100 rubles and consists of the following: repair of the gearbox mounting - 5,100 rubles, purchase of a driveshaft - 7,000 rubles.

Average monthly wages the defendant during the period of work at LLC "" was 9755.53 rubles.

The article establishes that the financial liability of a party employment contract shall be for damage caused by it to the other party to this agreement as a result of its guilty unlawful behavior (actions or inaction), unless otherwise provided by this Code or other federal laws.

Each party to the employment contract is obliged to prove the amount of damage caused to it.

In paragraph 4 of the Resolution of the Plenum of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation dated November 16, 2006 No. 52 “On the application by courts of legislation regulating the financial liability of employees for damage caused to the employer”, it is explained that the circumstances that are essential for the correct resolution of the case of compensation for damage by the employee, the obligation to prove which falls on the employer, in particular, includes: the absence of circumstances excluding the financial liability of the employee; illegality of behavior (actions or inactions) of the harm-doer; the employee’s guilt in causing the damage; a causal relationship between the employee’s behavior and the resulting damage; the presence of direct actual damage; the amount of damage caused.

According to Art. the employee is obliged to compensate the employer for direct actual damage caused to him.

Direct actual damage is understood as a real decrease in the employer’s available property or deterioration in the condition of said property (including property of third parties located at the employer, if the employer is responsible for the safety of this property), as well as the need for the employer to make costs or excessive payments for the acquisition, restoration of property or compensation for damage caused by the employee to third parties.

By virtue of Art. For damage caused, the employee bears financial liability within the limits of his average monthly earnings, unless otherwise provided by this Code or other federal laws.

According to the article, the full financial responsibility of the employee consists of his obligation to compensate the direct actual damage caused to the employer in full.

Financial liability in the full amount of damage caused may be assigned to the employee only in cases provided for by the Labor Code of the Russian Federation or other federal laws.

One of the above cases is clause 3, part 1, art. , according to which financial liability in the full amount of damage caused is assigned to the employee in the event of intentional damage.

Based on general legal norms, the employee’s intent to cause damage to the employer’s property is that the employee consciously committed actions aimed at causing direct actual damage to the employer, knew about the occurrence of such consequences and desired their occurrence or was indifferent to them. At the same time, to attract financial liability there must be a cause-and-effect relationship between the employee’s intentional actions and the employer’s consequences.

According to Art. Before making a decision on compensation for damage by specific employees, the employer is obliged to conduct an inspection to establish the amount of damage caused and the reasons for its occurrence. To conduct such a check, the employer has the right to create a commission with the participation of relevant specialists.

Requiring a written explanation from the employee to establish the cause of the damage is mandatory. In case of refusal or evasion of the employee from providing the specified explanation, a corresponding act is drawn up.

The employee and (or) his representative have the right to familiarize himself with all inspection materials and appeal them in the manner established by this Code.

The plaintiff's arguments about the presence of intent on the part of the defendant are based on an act establishing the amount of damage caused and the reasons for its occurrence from dd.mm.yyyy. However, this act in itself does not unconditionally prove the fact of intentional damage caused by the employee and the amount of damage caused. The commission consisted of a chief accountant and an o/c inspector who did not have special knowledge in the field of technology. In addition, it is unclear from the report on what data the commission came to such conclusions (there is no inspection report of the tractor on the day of the breakdown, explanations from eyewitnesses, testimony from special technical means, instructions on the rules of working on a tractor with a rake, etc.), it has not been established at what speed the defendant was supposed to drive and actually drove the tractor during the work. Defendant Alekseev P.I. explained to the court that while working he was driving the tractor at a speed of about 10 km/h, which was permissible. After the rake broke, he took measures to repair it, but failed to weld the rake. After which the rake was transported by forklift to the garage of OOO "". The cardan shaft was on the tractor after the rake broke and was also taken to the garage. Witness T.T.V. confirmed the defendant's explanations.

In addition, the plaintiff has not proven the amount of damage caused. To justify the amount of damage, the plaintiff referred to invoice No. *** from dd.mm.yyyy and invoice No. *** from dd.mm.yyyy. At the same time, the need for such work and the purchase of a cardan shaft, which are causally related to the actions of the defendant , not proven. In addition, the plaintiff points to the breakdown of the ROTTINGER rake, while the company's fixed assets include a Eurotop 651A Multitast rake.

Under these circumstances, the court comes to the conclusion that there is no sufficient and reliable evidence confirming the unlawfulness of the behavior of employee P.I. Alekseev, his guilt in causing damage and the amount of damage caused.

In accordance with Art. The employee’s financial liability is excluded in cases of damage arising due to force majeure, normal economic risk, extreme necessity or necessary defense, or the employer’s failure to fulfill the obligation to provide adequate conditions for storing property entrusted to the employee.

Normal economic risk may include the actions of an employee that correspond to modern knowledge and experience, when the set goal could not be achieved otherwise, the employee properly fulfilled his official duties, showed a certain degree of care and prudence, took measures to prevent damage, and the object of risk was material assets, and not the life and health of people (clause 5 of the Resolution of the Plenum of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation dated November 16, 2006 No. 52) .

From job responsibilities tractor driver in agricultural production follows that the tractor driver is obliged to perform agricultural work on a tractor in a unit with trailed and mounted implements, self-propelled and other agricultural machines in accordance with agrotechnical requirements and rules for tractor work; identify and eliminate malfunctions of the tractor and unit with trailed and mounted implements, self-propelled and other agricultural machines, etc. The tractor driver is responsible for failure to perform or improper performance of his duties provided for by this job description; for causing material damage - in accordance with current legislation.

It is not disputed by the parties that at the time of the rake breakdown Alekseev P.I. performed his labor duties on the MTZ-82 tractor assigned to him within the established limits. The fact of improper performance of labor duties was not established. Thus, in the absence of evidence of the defendant’s guilt, his actions can be attributed to a normal production and economic risk, as a result economic activity enterprises. Moreover, as stated above, material damage can only be caused by the unlawful behavior of the employee, which in this case was not established by the court.

Taking into account the above, the court comes to the conclusion that during the trial the circumstances with which Labor Code The Russian Federation binds the possibility of the onset of material liability of a party to an employment contract, namely, the culpable, unlawful behavior of the employee, or the causal relationship between the unlawful behavior of the defendant and the resulting damage has not been established. Under such circumstances, the grounds for satisfying the claims of LLC "" against P.I. Alekseev. There is no information about compensation for damages.

Guided by Art. - , court

This is the rake we chose this time. Next up is purchasing a plate fan.

Fan rakes are quite popular gardening tools. Once upon a time, flattered by the stories of experienced summer residents, I bought these, and the first ones I came across, but I was very dissatisfied with this tool. So she threw him into the barn.

Time has passed. Experience (alas, someone else’s) has shown that a fan rake is not so bad and even very necessary thing on garden plot. But, unfortunately, the previous purchase was irretrievably lost, and I had to go to the store again to buy a fan rake. It was here that a series of discoveries awaited me.

“They’re kind of small,” I complained, looking at the only type of this instrument currently available in the store. — My previous ones were larger, and soft and flexible. And this rake is tough.

- So it depends for what purpose you buy a fan rake. They are completely different both in structure and size. And although the main purpose of fan rakes is to remove debris, they are intended for various works, said Tatyana Kolach, sales consultant at a specialized store for gardeners.

Types of "fan"

It turns out that there are several types of fan rakes: wire, plate and plastic fan rakes.

*Wire rake more rigid, their teeth consist of thick wire, and the ends are bent at right angles. This helps when removing debris not to damage already sprouted plants.

But they are not intended for collecting foliage, as they will string leaves on themselves. After several movements, the tips of the fan are covered with a dense “skirt”.

When cleaning a mowed lawn, excessively stiff and sharp tips can damage the lawn. The surface of the earth will be scratched, the grass will suffer as a result or will be completely torn out by the roots.

*Plate rake They are based on a series of narrow curved plates. They spring well and do an excellent job on uneven surfaces.

They do not get tangled in thick grass, the foliage does not get strung together and is swept away in whole bales. Garbage collection is fast and targeted. The pliability of the material does not require excessive pressure, but in any case, the fan does not deform and it always returns to its previous position.

Due to its flexibility, the blade fan cannot cope with tall, dense grass. He is unable to collect small twigs and twigs. It is useless for collecting fallen apples, plums and other fruits; the tines will sag and leave all solid objects on the ground.

*Plastic rake seriously inferior to the previous ones in terms of their characteristics and strength.

Plastic is not afraid of moisture and rust. But such fan attachments lack elasticity and are more fragile than iron ones. With strong pressure and vigorous use they can break. Most often, the bushing - the connecting point with the handle - suffers. This problem makes them short-lived.

How to choose a fan rake

“If you have decided on the type of fan, then when purchasing you need to check the flexibility - place it on the floor or counter and press on the work surface,” continues Tatyana. - Make sure there are no cracks. On metal, check the integrity of the protective coating.

The best option would be a rake with maximum surface coverage. They consist of 22 teeth and are always sold with a handle. The handle can be chosen telescopic, aluminum or plastic.

If you have a small area and you rarely use rakes, then buy plastic ones, they are much cheaper. In large areas where there are many garden trees and bushes, metal models are needed. Caring for them is quite simple: before winter storage treat with oil and the rake will last a long time.

The cost of fan rakes may vary depending on the number of teeth, material, their general view and manufacturer.

A little history

Japan is considered the birthplace of fan rakes. Initially, they lacked a transverse ridge - the teeth diverged from the attachment point. Then, for convenience, the rake began to be modified.

Preface

To keep your lawn clean, it is enough to brush away debris and leaves from it every day with a special rake. Let's find out which fan attachments are best suited for this purpose.

The name of the instrument comes from the word "rob" - an obsolete sound of the modern word "rakes". Initially, this agricultural tool with a long, human-sized handle was intended only for crushing the loosened fertile layer of soil by breaking clods, as well as for raking cut hay into stacks. Moreover, it was made exclusively from wood.

Only later did they begin to cover the teeth with metal, and closer to the middle of the last century, all-metal teeth began to appear everywhere.

All metal hand rake

However, such models are not suitable for cleaning lawns, since they catch and pull out ornamental grass by the roots. Therefore, fan rakes were invented, presumably in Japan, where the famous rock gardens were lined with dozens of neat winding grooves with perfect spacing between them. And fans were always in use there, including combat fans, hard ones with pointed ends. Perhaps it was precisely such a tool that prompted the creation of a fan garden tool. Its difference from ordinary gears is that there is no transverse “ridge”; the rods or plates diverge from common point connections at different angles with equal intervals.

It should be noted that there are two types of fan attachments for rakes: plate and wire. The difference between them is visible in the names. The former are made of thin narrow plates, and the latter are made of fairly strong wire with a diameter of at least 3 millimeters. Models are distinguished by the number of elements in the structure, material and size. Also, fan rakes can differ in the distance between the teeth or, in other words, the angle between the elements, that is, the spread at the tips of the plates or wires can be different depending on the model.

So, we know by what characteristics models of fan attachments for garden rakes are distinguished. Now it remains to figure out which option is preferable, and in what cases. The difference between the above two construction types lies in the degree of elasticity. Wire elements are made from wire, which is often coated with a layer of polymer to increase the durability of the tool. Because of this, they are made as rigid as possible and are very convenient for working with flat surfaces and short, not too thick grass.

Fan attachments for garden rakes

Plate rake fans are a completely different matter. They are made of very elastic thin plates that bend on any surface topography, repeating it with precision. As a result, such a rake is convenient to work on uneven terrain. However, it should be remembered that with high flexibility, such plates are quite vulnerable to excessive pressure, so scraping the ground with a tool of this type is not recommended; you can only scrape it in the thick of vegetation, sweeping away leaves. However, the wire version has the same drawback, and if the elastic plates, having bent, then take on their previous form, then the wire is deformed irreversibly.

Plate fan rake

As for convenience, it all depends on what kind of debris you want to remove from your lawn and how dense the vegetation is in the area. The fact is that wire garden models Most often they have a 90-degree bend at the ends of the raking elements, which provides excellent hooking of debris and fallen leaves. Plate nozzles in dense elastic vegetation begin to bend upward, unable to penetrate between the stems, which is why most of the small knots or the same fruit drops can remain in the grass. On the contrary, the hard wire nozzles begin to scratch the ground, and the plates do an excellent job.

As already mentioned, plate rakes can be made not only from flexible steel, but also from plastic, which is also given a certain degree of elasticity. Which material is better to choose, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each of them? Let's start with durability. Metal corrodes, everyone who deals with agricultural equipment knows this.

Plastic blade rake

There is no exception for elastic plate rakes, since they are made of ordinary steel, which is easily susceptible to rust. Plastic is preferable in this regard, since it does not deteriorate at all over time. However, there is another side to the coin. Choosing a rake for the garden, fan plastic models need to be considered very carefully for the quality of the material. If there is even the slightest suspicion that flexibility can turn into fragility at any moment, it is better not to take such a tool.

This is precisely the main problem with plastic fan attachments - they break very easily, especially with heavy use. Moreover, they may have quite weakness connections with the handle, since the sleeve is often also made of plastic. However, the main difference between the above materials is the price. It is logical that a plastic fan will cost you much less than a metal one, and even one made of elastic steel. Therefore, if you need to rake a few leaves a day from your lawn, it is better to choose a plastic rake head.

Plastic attachment for garden tools

If the area sown with grass is very large, and you need to regularly rake out a huge number of acorns, fallen fruit trees and foliage with knots - purchase only a metal model. Moreover, with proper care, that is, by wiping after work and lubricating with oil for the winter, you can keep the steel tool in good condition for a long time. Attention - there are models that combine metal and plastic parts, for example, wire raking elements in a plastic base.

What models can be purchased for the garden?

Owners of large areas should pay attention to the reinforced fan rake attachments available today. If regular options have rather short raking elements, both wire and plate, to prevent them from deforming too quickly during operation, then reinforced ones can be quite long. This allows you to capture much large quantity leaves, sweeping them away in whole bales.

What is the strengthening of the nozzle? Approximately at a distance of one third of the length of the elements from the point of their connection, a crossbar is installed, rigidly connected to each rod or to each rake plate. As a result, deformation of each individual element is eliminated, which significantly increases the reliability of the entire structure. Particularly worth highlighting is the fan rake, whose 22 teeth provide maximum coverage of the surface in front of the operator. They are always sold together with a plastic or aluminum handle, which, among other things, can be telescopic, that is, it can be easily adjusted to your height.

Also worth noting are other fan rakes, reinforced additional element in the form of a movable transverse bar through which wire elements pass. This option allows you, by pulling a special wire lever towards the handle, to move the raking wires apart to the required angle, changing the spaces between the teeth. On some models, the angle change control unit is made more accurately. The crossbar is tightened by rotating a wheel mounted under the handle, on the sleeve of the nozzle, which is connected to a shaft that is tightly adjacent to the lever and moves it along the base of the rake.

Any owner of a dacha or country house knows how important it is to have durable, high-quality rakes in your gardening tool arsenal. This tool greatly facilitates the soil cultivation process and helps keep the area clean.

What types of garden rakes are there, what are they for, and what should you pay attention to when choosing a tool? Let's try to figure it out.

A rake is an indispensable assistant for summer residents and gardeners

There is no worthy alternative to such an agricultural tool as a rake. A rake performs various functions, the main ones of which are: loosening the soil and clearing the area of fallen leaves, dry grass, and weeds.

The design of the rake is very simple. A crossbar with pointed teeth is mounted on the handle. Depending on the purpose of the tools, the number of teeth, their length, thickness, material of manufacture and weight of the rake differ.

To create the working part of the rake, use various materials. The painted iron rake is quite heavy. Many people note that working with such a rake is inconvenient, and the teeth quickly bend and wear out. The advantage of such a tool is its low price.

Rakes made of steel are considered the highest quality and most durable. At the same time, such rakes are quite heavy.

Today, many people prefer to buy lightweight tools that will be very convenient to use. This parameter is possessed by rakes in which the handle and working part are made of hardened aluminum (the weight of an aluminum rake is about 800 grams).

Rake attachments are also made of especially durable plastic or plastic - this allows you to further reduce the weight of the equipment.

Plastic rakes weigh about 400 grams (depending on the type of handle). Plastic equipment is suitable for removing debris from the area and combing out grass, but such rakes are not suitable for breaking clods and leveling heavy soil.

Main types of garden rakes and their purposes

In order to achieve the greatest efficiency of the work performed, with a minimum of effort, it is necessary to use different kinds rakes strictly for their intended purpose.

traditional (straight) rake

Straight rakes are considered the most versatile, as they are suitable for a wide range of jobs in the garden, namely:

Straight garden rakes have teeth that are perpendicular to the handle and slightly curved inward at the ends.

The following rakes are produced with different working widths:

A variation of traditional rakes are tools with twisted teeth. In such models, the teeth are not just located at right angles, but also rotated 180 degrees around the base.

A rake with twisted teeth copes better with clods of dense earth and easily cuts the soil, preparing it for upcoming planting.

A wooden rake with short teeth and a wide base is used for harvesting hay and dry mown grass. Their main advantage is their lightness, since the working base is made of birch, and the handle is made of pine or aspen. Cleaning with such a rake will be much faster than with ordinary ones, because the grass does not grow and does not get stuck between the blunt wooden teeth.

The handle for a straight rake is usually made of wood or aluminum.

fan rake

A fan-type garden rake is shaped like a broom in the form of an unfolded fan. The working base has long wire teeth bent at the ends.

Fan rakes are not suitable for tillage. They are mainly used for the following gardening work:

To clean the area, you need to use a rake with flat teeth that does not injure young shoots or grass. It is desirable that such equipment be made of plastic or soft metal.

The flat surface of the site, as well as the corners and edges of fences and beds, can be more effectively “combed out” by a fan rake of a triangular design.

Many fan rakes have the ability to adjust the working width. This is very convenient and allows you to control the pressure and size of the working surface as needed.

The standard width of the fan rake is 50 cm (adjustment allows you to narrow it down to 30 cm), the height of the handle is 130 cm. Longer handles are available for sale (up to 180 cm), which can be attached to the working base - this option is suitable for tall people. As an alternative, you can purchase a fan rake with a telescopic handle, the length of which can be changed independently.

transforming rake

Transformable rakes have become popular among gardeners. The kit includes a handle made of aluminum and various plastic attachments. The rake is equipped with a quick-release mechanism, which makes it easy to change the purpose of the equipment - just rearrange the attachment.

Usually the set includes a universal rake, a leaf rake different sizes, rose rake. Transformable rakes are easy to transport and store, and the wear-resistant, durable plastic will not rust over time.

Combisystems may contain various elements. For example, in addition to a rake, the kit may include attachments: a ripper, a hoe or a shovel.

highly specialized rakes

Highly specialized rakes have a special design that allows you to effectively perform any one task.

Rake aerators The structure is the same as straight rakes. The main difference is the material of manufacture and the structure of the teeth.

The stamped teeth are crescent-shaped and pointed at the bottom. They are made of high-strength hardened steel and have a galvanic coating.

When treated with an aerator rake, leaves and moss are removed, horizontal cuts (1-3 cm deep) are formed on the soil surface - this facilitates the penetration of air and nutrients into the root system of plants.

Milling rake have a double-sided working surface. The base on one side has sharp rounded teeth that penetrate the soil and remove dead vegetation and moss. On the other hand, there is a denser row of teeth for removing small pebbles, dirt piles and debris. In essence, these are the same rake-aerators, only more functional.

Special lawn rake have a wide working part(at least 60 cm). Their design allows you to quickly, easily and effectively remove mown grass. When working, the closely set teeth fit tightly to the lawn, and the grass collected during combing is collected under special limiting rods that are installed on top of the working base.

An interesting solution is a lawn rake on wheels, which significantly speeds up and simplifies the work of collecting mowed grass.

We make a rake with our own hands

You can make a rake yourself, choosing the size of the handle, grip and type of teeth, referring to your own needs.

Let's consider the sequence of manufacturing a metal rake with long teeth.

Cut a strip of steel (length 430 cm or choose at your discretion).
The base of the working part is slightly bent and rounded at the edges.
Mark the location of the teeth and drill holes (diameter - 5.8 mm).
From metal rods prepare the teeth (cut 11 pieces 8.5 cm long and sharpen on one side).
Heat the workpiece over a fire and hammer the teeth into the holes.
After cooling, you need to weld the back ends of the teeth to the workpiece.
Cut a piece from the pipe (diameter about 35 mm) to make the fastener. The length of the fastener is about 20 cm.
Make a cut - a “slingshot” for attaching to the base. Cut length - 8 cm.
It is possible to make a cut only after the pipe is heated red-hot.
To attach the handle, drill a hole in the pipe.
Weld the base of the rake and the holder together.

If you are using a pipe with a seam, then the cut must be made along the seam, since it can separate when deformed

Improve appearance finished product And you can protect the rakes from corrosion if you paint them. In the same way, you can “reanimate” an old rake.

When choosing a garden tool, you need to take into account the functionality, convenience and durability of the rake.

Here are the main criteria for choosing a quality rake:

It would seem that a rake is such a simple and understandable tool. However, their choice must be taken thoughtfully, having decided on their main purpose and own priorities: convenience, weight, reliability and cost of garden tools.