Best Rake Ever - New Model & How to Assemble the Groundskeeper II Rake Correctly

[@jeffstanley4593]

I got mine today and ordered it just because of you. I hope it is worth the $29.99 PLUS $28.88 shipping. Total $58.83 Glad you showed how to install the rivet and I did get the head on without lube.

[@bcaple254]

Jeff Stanley lmk how you like it! Where’d you find it for that price? See it on amazon for 95.

[@billleonard2015]

Using a marker (like a Sharpie), draw a line from the hole to the edge/end of the pole. As you insert the pole into the rake head, keep the line visible through the hole in the rake head. It's much easier to get everything aligned if they're aligned from the start. Or, if you have to twist the pole to get it in, you'll know where the hole is as you go.

[@josephbohme7917]

Even easier to make enough money to have a gardener do it like you want and travel. Easy is a matter of listening or by learning by experience if you have a worthy IQ. Some of the best doctors can't tie a shoelace.

[@ShalahMarie_Go4au]

​@@josephbohme7917I found the idea of drawing a line to be very smart and helpful. Rather than saying thank you, you attempt to devalue their suggestion. I'll not waste another minute trying to understand why others take time to rip others down for absolutely no reason. It's truly senseless.

[@sallycamden5745]

I did exactly what you showed in the video, and it worked perfectly! Thank you for such clear, easy-to-follow directions. I can hardly wait to use my new rake!

[@SilverCymbal]

You're welcome!

[@hyuckjang8140]

Thank you so much. I just got the rake yesterday and had no idea to assemble them together.

[@SilverCymbal]

So glad it helped, thank you

[@johnbudde9507]

Just got mine from Amazon, and it now comes with a piece of paper with instructions and a photo showing your exact method using the 2x4 for support. Worked great!

[@mark78750]

Just got mine - I'll follow your advice for assembly. I can't believe I'm so excited about a rake.

[@drobb4207]

I have one of these outstanding rakes. They really shine while spreading wood chips and heavy mulch. The teeth are spring steel and won't bend. Incredibly durable but lightweight. It will tangle in bermuda and centipede grasses, use a regular leaf rake for those. It's rare to find a product this well made and it's made in the good ole USA!

[@thfield2417]

Just bought this based on your advice - really glad for this assembly tutorial. Can’t wait to start using it!

[@sltho]

Bought this per your recommendation from a different video of yours. Never did I think I would need this video to assemble the rake. Thanks.

[@lisab.1595]

Glad I stumbled on this video, because I had ordered this rake and was wondering how to assemble it, although I'm sure it comes with directions. This was very helpful, thank you.

[@judymcdonald7815]

Mine didn't come with any directions, and there aren't any on their website either.

[@chrish.4067]

Your are the man! Thank you! I watched this first before I assembled my girlfriend's new rakes. Yes she has both models! There is potential to mess up if you don't do it correctly.

[@mvblitzyo]

Thanks for the outdoor video. I didn’t need the lotion. I’ve got a pretty firm grip. I’m in arborist. Looking forward to something that’s not gonna fall apart. Plus, I work out in the rain a lot.

[@Thedumbtruckdriver]

Just received mine yesterday, de-thatched my small 700 sq ft rye/Bermuda transition lawn in 15 minutes, wearing flip flops. Thanks for reviewing.

[@drobb4207]

Use a black sharpie pen to mark the yellow handle for the depth and center of the rivet hole.

[@DavidPulsipher]

I bought the rake, and was really pleased with how much thatch it removed. It was definitely hard work - but the results were fantastic. Thanks so much for the recommendation. I love your channel.

[@SilverCymbal]

I really appreciate the feedback. I actually used mine last night to clean up a few rough spots. I love this thing so much. Glad you are enjoying it too!

[@DavidPulsipher]

@@SilverCymbal Definitely! One thing I haven't been able to track down - when is the optimal time to de-thatch? I figured twice a year, each time before aeration? Is that right?

[@SilverCymbal]

@@DavidPulsipher I like to do it about a month into Spring due to a lot of winter build up but I may do it once more mid to late summer if I have problem areas happen

[@mariacisneros4708]

Thank you. Just received one and was wondering how to insert that darn little rivet.

[@judymcdonald7815]

Thank you so much! I did exactly what you said and it worked great. I had to stand the pole up and push down on the rake a little, but the lotion is the secret. They should put your video on their website.

[@ericbailey7697]

I decided to purchase one to use for dethatching along with the electric dethatcher. It ROCKS!

[@kenboxx265]

Those are great rakes , I've had one for years I believe there actually made for detaching.

[@luckyfamilyman]

I know you meant dethatching 😎 A dethatcher or lawn scarifier is a device that removes thatch from lawns. Types of dethatchers include motorized dethatchers or those that can be pulled behind a garden tractor.

[@mmacejko929]

Lube, hammer, hole. Great advice

[@wadeb.5509]

Am I on the wrong channel? My wife isn't standing behind me, I hope.

[@mmacejko929]

Wade B. If she is and is reading this you better watch out!🤣

[@mjfollrd]

Have you replaced any of the spring tines yet ? If you do can you make a video of that too ~ Thanks

[@railroadhutchinson5971]

got one,love it,came assembled-ACE hardware (bought in store,off the rack),yes good for de-thatching,very lightweight but sturdy

[@akalyx]

thanks, i just ordered one for arbor work

[@SilverCymbal]

Still my favorite, you will love it

[@algorel4763]

Great idea with the lube, I used WD40. Great video & rake.

[@tomjones4318]

Great rake. I asked them to also make another model with stiffer/heavier tines.

[@MayKar422]

My new toy arrived today thanks for assemble idea got it in and now ready to play 😃

[@SilverCymbal]

Very cool, it's an amazing tool. I think you will really love it and your back will appreciate the drag reduction too!

[@olgapaulus7299]

Awesome rake I want. Thanks for sharing.

[@user-lz6dm5lk9y]

Very helpful video. Thank you. If you would only buy one, would you recommend the smaller rake over the larger rake?

[@matthewdoherty435]

I’ve got a Fiberglass handle already, any idea what the diameter on the handle is? I’m tempted to just buy the head and make a handle work for it.

[@thebozman15]

Got mine today and it was missing the pin to assemble it. Any recommendations? A small screw or construction adhesive?

[@SilverCymbal]

It usually inside the handle or rake part where the handle goes in inside a little baggie. If not email them they should send it to you. I have 0 connection to them, I haven't even got a free rake. I just like it a lot.

[@raczyk]

Is the rake useful for removing dead grass from ones lawn?

[@jackiej5319]

Re: handle--put on lube and line it up ¼ inch off center so you can still twist it a little as you push?

[@sunlight2222]

Love your instruction. May I ask what is the diameter of the handle? In my place, the handle sell separately, which cost CAD$17 & extra shipping cost CAD$20. I am just wondering whether I can find a replacement like a wooden handle in homedepot to save some money.

[@jeffanderson3213]

I bought this rake and LOVE IT!

[@SilverCymbal]

To purchase the *full size* model click here: hamzn.to/2wrSIiS also the new *mini version* here: www.amleo.com/groundskeeper-2-shrub-rake-9in-wide/p/GK2-09/ - Thanks for watching!

[@johnmishjr599]

I would think that heating it up a bit first with a heat gun/paint stripper might not only be a good way to assemble it but also to disassemble it if you tried to assemble it without using hand cream and it got stuck on you half way in, or afterwards if you had to/chose to replace the handle with a longer one and the cream was no longer effective.

[@BigHomie030]

Good video. It helped me. I used wd40 though worked just as good 👍

[@aquienpuedainteresar4188]

Will this rake will be to aggresive for raking leaves over the winter. I have a sweet gum tree that shed it leaves late in fall and through out winter. I also like to rake during winter to keep air flowing and the winter sun hitting the grass blades.

[@SilverCymbal]

I dont think so. Remember you apply the pressure so you can be very light if you want. The fingers of the rake still do a great job of grabbing everything that's loose. I think it will work great for you.

[@MarcA003]

Hi ! Sorry if this may have been answered already..... My rake didn’t arrive with the rivet....do you know what the specs of the hardware are so I can go buy what I need at the hardware store ?

[@SilverCymbal]

Good news and bad news, the rivet is impossible to find locally. BUT I have heard a lot of people thought it was missing and it was in a baggie inside the rake or randle, just check to be sure. BUT if that isn't the case send them an email and they shoiuld send it to you. Last resort, drill the hole through the other side and use a bolt and nut for total security.

[@MarcA003]

Silver Cymbal thanks so Much for your reply ! I emailed the distributor and they will have one shipped out to me tomorrow. Cheers !

[@rayngrace]

Possible to buy just the rake minus the pole? Have too many poles in the garage. Any coupon? Thanks

[@SilverCymbal]

I haven’t seen it sold without the pole. If the price is over 50 just check back and they will be back in stock for under that price.

[@UncleFester2240]

Well, call me a dumb-a55! When I got my rake, I didn't find the little nail so I just jammed the head on as tightly as I could, it only fell off about 6 times. Then I saw the video, went back to the box, found the nail and felt like a complete idiot. My only consolation was, I didn't need any lube or hand lotion to get the holes to line up. It does a HELL of a job on pine straw, too!

[@SilverCymbal]

That's too funny, Lots of those nails are in the trash, that's why I made this, they need to nylon tie it to the thing or something.

[@gulfstormreadiness2928]

@@SilverCymbal they need to tape it to the pole

[@Mityob67]

Love the channel and great content. Thank you sir!

[@carp7697]

Very helpful. Thanks! Just took a few minutes. (glad i watched this before i tried it without lube, got frustrated, and smashed it all to bits :)

[@daves9355]

Do you use it over all your grass or just brown areas? I bought one and use it on my Bermuda grass - it's absolutely killer for removing dead grass, but I'm also ripping out good grass. Do you just go to town with it over your entire lawn (good and bad areas)?

[@SilverCymbal]

I wish I could do it all, too much work for me. But I usually just do the damaged or visible rough areas.

[@daves9355]

@@SilverCymbal Ok excellent! Thanks for responding!

[@davec3651]

I swear, mine didn't come with the nail. Searched the shipping box and nothing :( A washer and bolt should do the trick, yes? By the way, I got the baby one. 6" head, 18" handle. Very handy.

[@mrkraymnd]

Links?

[@SilverCymbal]

Thanks for letting me know, they should now be in the description. Thanks for watching.

[@mlong30]

Is it possible to order just the rivet?

[@SilverCymbal]

I have heard they will send you one for free if you write them

[@bryangrames7431]

Where's the link?

[@SilverCymbal]

Top most comment

[@noyopacific]

@@SilverCymbal The top most comment I'm seeing is from striperman. I don't see anything with a link either.

[@jamesberna6099]

Can I get the groundskeeper rake locally?

[@SilverCymbal]

I have heard some stores may have it, if not you an get one here, probably cheaper too: amzn.to/2V5x8uT

[@AndrewSzekely]

Is there a combo price for the large and small rake?

[@SilverCymbal]

No they just sell them separately

[@Vector_Ze]

@@SilverCymbal Yeah, and they're within cents of being the same price, large or small. That seems wrong somehow. But, it is what it is. Can't afford both, so I'll have to decide which would be more useful to me.

[@stephaniestewart9396]

I can't find this rake in stock anywhere. Any suggestions?

[@SilverCymbal]

I'm sorry they were back on Amazon yesterday. I think there will be more in the next week, just check back to amzn.to/2V5x8uT it should be there again soon

[@sharonmontey1461]

the rake he shows has ground keeper 2 On the handle Amazon does not . Are they knock offs. If I going that kind of price I want the name saying grounds keeper

[@detroitpyro2859]

That rake head is not very wide shouldn't it be wider?

[@johnmishjr599]

they make a 30" model

[@ImaITman]

I always make sure to put a little bit of lube on the end

[@NupeAtl]

*Sounds like prom night.*

[@fredkerzic2568]

Thank you! I said to myself...let me see what Silver Cymbal says

[@aguyandhiscomputer]

Link? Link? Where art thou?

[@SilverCymbal]

Thanks for letting me know, they should now be in the description. Thanks for watching. :)

[@jeffstanley4593]

www.forestry-suppliers.com/index1.php But it will cost you $29.99 plus $28.88 shipping.

[@josephbohme7917]

You won't is not the same as really difficult. I really thought you would show how much more agressive/ better/ easier the 12" might thatch and get buried leaves out than the WIDER one.?????

[@juancarlospreciado4643]

Links please

[@SilverCymbal]

Thanks for letting me know, they should now be in the description. Thanks for watching.

[@kkevinj1]

I was about to order the small 9in but realized I can just cut the plastic on the 21in to make it a 9in for 30 bucks cheaper lol

[@andysanchez3126]

Where can I get me one of those rakes, wow there nice.

[@SilverCymbal]

Easy, delivered right to your door here: amzn.to/2V5x8uT

[@jeffstanley4593]

www.forestry-suppliers.com/index1.php But it will cost you $29.99 plus $28.88 shipping.

[@mikebreazeale2563]

I don't see any links...

[@SilverCymbal]

Thanks for letting me know, they should now be in the description. Thanks for watching.

[@s.campbell6394]

Thank you.

[@AndrewSzekely]

Is 99.00 really the asking price for this rake on amazon?

[@SilverCymbal]

Absolutely not, they will be back in stock for $30 in the next day, if you check the link again you will see many more there.

[@darrylblack5755]

I would like to buy one but they don’t sell to Australia Also i really enjoy your channel you show us a wide Range of things that you do

[@SilverCymbal]

I really appreciate that! I'm also sorry they don't ship the rake there but maybe sometime. Thanks for watching.

[@PaulDo22]

I'll ship you one if you'd like.

[@williamcreech1505]

I hope the rate is wider than that one if not I don't want it

[@johnmishjr599]

They also have a 30" version.

[@EyedocVPEC]

Thanks

[@flygirlfly]

Oh, hell, I wished I saw this BEFORE I got it stuck. I guess I'll just use it until the head comes off. Then I'll start over with the lube process, and attach it with the rivet.

[@johnmishjr599]

Try applying heat to the plastic from a paint stripper or hair dryer, let me know how you make out.

[@daphoneguy934]

Its a good rake but the handle is about a foot too short. I am 5'10" and I will replace the handle with something taller.

[@poodledaddles1091]

thanks!

[@Rick_Schott]

Had no trouble with assembly. Dethatches way better than my dethatching rake, with a lot less effort!

[@emagine45]

$21.00 shipping!!!

[@SVDave]

Lube and hammer it in. Copy

[@scott31274]

three minutes of how to lube and line up the hole...

[@leafgreen92]

do you think this rake would work well to take those spikey gum balls

[@dcav448]

Don't buy this on Amazon, look for it at your local hdw store first. Saw the same rake at an ACE, for one third of the price.

[@SilverCymbal]

Amazon ran out and some seller has them for $100, if you check back in a few days they will be back with deliver for under $40 again