WEN DT1315 Dethatcher Scarifier Review

This is a quick overview/review of the WEN DT1315 Dethatcher/Scarifier. It is meant to help the Average Joe make a decision on a purchase.

[@preilly432]

I just opened box and started reading the instructions...thought came to mind there would be someone "like you" who was generous enough to create this video. It was so so so helpful in saving me time. You are very much appreciated - - your videos are great.

[@JustAnotherAverageJoe-hx3en]

@@preilly432 thank you for the kind words! I have been blessed by others doing videos to help me along the way myself on other things!

[@Calcoro]

Evening bud! I don't know you but just wanted to reach across the internet and let you know I appreciate the time you put into this video and I wish you nothing but the best. Cheers, from north Texas.

[@JustAnotherAverageJoe-hx3en]

Thank you for the kind words. I have been so busy with everything else I haven't been able to start any other videos. Hopefully life will slow down and I can get a few more done!

[@Calcoro]

@@JustAnotherAverageJoe-hx3en totally understand. I've been trying to finish my kitchen remodel for the last two months and I forget where the time goes!

[@gator7082]

Thanks for the review, just what I needed.

[@JustAnotherAverageJoe-hx3en]

@@gator7082 I’m glad it helped you!

[@Woonyvillan401]

I bought one in spring time and it works great. No cord

[@JosejuanBlanco10]

Thanks for the video. This thing is sold out everywhere until June. I guess I’m stuck renting a gas powered one until then

[@JustAnotherAverageJoe-hx3en]

Oh wow, hopefully they will get back in stock soon!

[@jwm4182]

I just got the battery powered version. It's great not having a cord to worry about, but the charge is only enough for one pass on my front yard, and I need to do both the dethatching and scarifying. I also wish the bag was much larger. Other than that, this thing is great - I highly recommend it!

[@JustAnotherAverageJoe-hx3en]

If someone had the extra funds to spend it would be great to not have a cord to tug around but no more than I plan on using it I can't complain about the cord. I enjoy tools that I can use the batteries in other items as well!

[@Shortlover59x]

​@@JustAnotherAverageJoe-hx3en Does this one have batteries you can use from other brands? If so, which ones?

[@JustAnotherAverageJoe-hx3en]

No batteries on this one. You have to plug this one into 110V outlet.

[@Majeskty]

Just put together the 16” model and hopping to give it a workout tomorrow on a very needed yard. Just wish the manufacture had installed the dethatcher and put the Scarifier in the box, which would be bigger and easier to store the smaller dethatcher when not installed, O’Well. Nice video with demo!!!

[@JustAnotherAverageJoe-hx3en]

I actually enjoyed using the scarifier but it was early in the season. I definitely agree using the dethatcher for summer! Thanks for the compliment!

[@Majeskty]

@@JustAnotherAverageJoe-hx3en used the dethatcher on a smaller section of property and got 3 yard waste bags worth off the section. Much easier than the hand tool and worked well for first outing and experience with such device. At moment should work well for its purpose.

[@chrismcglothen103]

Thank you for the kind comments!

[@JSVintage]

Thank you for this great review! I have this unit coming today and I will dethatch tomorrow. 50s/60s here in the northeast. Would you go straight to scarifier, or dethatch first then scarify?

[@JustAnotherAverageJoe-hx3en]

@@JSVintage I would probably dethatch first and if you don’t like the results jump over to the scarify. When you scarify it’s going to pick up a whole lot more. In the south our growing season is coming to an end.

[@JSVintage]

@@JustAnotherAverageJoe-hx3en sounds like a plan. my backyard is "bushy." There's so much dead thatch under the grass layer.

[@bjweyh]

Thank you!

[@kachiskid]

Really good video. Good luck with your channel.

[@chrismcglothen103]

Yes it is.

[@ryankeller2565]

Thanks for the video. Is your yard bermuda?

[@JustAnotherAverageJoe-hx3en]

Yes, my yard is Bermuda. I have always had an issue with a late greening process but after detatching it for the first time it really helped!

[@thall100k]

What's the difference between the two blades? Should you just use one or both?

[@JustAnotherAverageJoe-hx3en]

@@thall100k A lot of people don’t recommend using the detatcher on Bermuda because it can pull up the runners. The scarifier will pull up a lot more on each pass and gives a much more thorough cleaning.

[@RetiredAF2021]

1/2 inch is the highest