Amazon Basics Telescopic Tine Lawn Rake

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A hand rake is a smaller version of a shrub or bow rake. It has a shorter handle and fewer tines, and it’s designed for use around smaller plants like vegetables and flowers. Its short handle gives you ultimate control of where the tines touch. Material Similar to the first rake, we tested this one with dirt. It raked and leveled a large amount of dirt at once and didn’t accumulate any dirt buildup. While the rake’s wide head made it easy to handle, it limited where we could use it because it didn’t fit in tighter spaces. Additionally, its size and metal material made it heavy, which made our arms sore after testing. Our Score The rake was also easy to use. We liked that the rubber gripping went several inches down the handle because that allowed it to accommodate larger hands. However, our arms felt slightly tired after using the rake because of its heavy metal head. Our Score

Additionally, some rakes have extra features that make them easier to use. For example, rakes with telescoping handles allow you to change their length, while others have grips to prevent your hands from slipping during use. Other factors that affect a rake’s ease of use include its weight and head width. A rake that’s too large or too heavy can be cumbersome to handle. Testing Process Tine buildup—A rake lost one point if we had to pause to clear its tines. If we didn’t have to clear the tines, the rake received full points for this metric.During our task efficiency tests, we counted the number of times we had to pause and clear the rake of leaves, pine straw, or debris. Ergonomics Rakes made from fiberglass or aluminum tend to weigh less, whereas steel models offer more long-term durability but may have you tired after an hour or so of raking. Plastic options aren’t susceptible to rust but an all-plastic head may not be as durable as a metal or poly option. Size Each testing metric was worth five points and a rake’s final score was an average of the three metric scores. If you’re looking for a versatile rake, consider one that weighs 2 or 3 pounds. Not only does this allow you to complete a variety of tasks, but it also prevents your arms from getting tired during use. Yard Size The handle on this rake has grooves for better gripping and a rim to prevent your hands from slipping down the pole. We were also able to extend and shorten the pole’s length depending on our height and how far we wanted to reach. Our Score

Because this rake’s head is adjustable, customers were able to use it for both small and large raking tasks, saving them money and storage space. However, several customers said that the rake was flimsy and that both the pole and tines bent under a slight amount of pressure. Our Experience Flooding: A layer of leaves can prevent excess water from draining, which can cause your grass to become waterlogged and cause flooding in your home.A rake’s head width refers to how far the tines on the rake fan out. Rakes with a wider head are good for clearing a lot of material at once, but if you’re doing more detailed work around plants, a rake with a smaller head may be a better option. Weight Leaf rakes that are longer with a wider head allow you to clear big areas fast. They can also be heavier and require more effort to manage depending on their materials. Rakes with small heads—narrower than 10 inches or so—are ideal for clearing hard-to-reach spots. Task efficiency—We gave each rake a rating on a scale of 1-5 based on how efficiently it performed its designated task.

After finishing our tests, we rated each rake based on its ease of use and comfort using a scale of 1-5. Extra features like adjustability and grip material, along with the handle’s length and the head’s width, factored into the ease of use score. The comfort score was based on how tired our arms and hands felt after performing each task. Scoring

Darlac DP465 Expanding Telescopic Rake

This type of rake removes the layer of organic material between your lawn and the soil’s surface, also known as thatch. Thatch rakes have sharp metal tines or blades that can be used to break up thatch. Hand