[Will Pacala]

I'm in the market for some new aluminum "professional" grading rakes. What kind should I get. The regular straight tines, notched tines. Any others? They have to be 36 inches or larger (although I haven't seen them much larger than 42 or 48 inches. Any suggestions????

[Stonehenge]

I really like Structron - they have a light, fiberglass handle (which works great for a grade rake, not so good for a shovel). But they were a local option for me; I didn't do an exhaustive search for them - just saw the 'glass handle and gave them a try and liked them.

[Will Pacala]

What kind of teeth or tines on them do you have.

[Lawn Lad]

We use Midwest Rake's in the 36" size. You still need 36's if you have the 42's or 48's in your collection. The 48" rake is a work out. I borrowed a friends 48", put it back down in favor of the 36" when we were finish grading for a new bent lawn installation.

For smaller grading/construction rakes I like the King of Spade rakes. Absolutely indestructible. Or nearly indestructible. You can purchase 12, 18 or 24" heads for the handles. They're replaceable, but never needed to replace them.

[Will Pacala]

Thanks for the help guys!! I have both 36" 48" and one 52'' that we will replace because it is never used, too big. I just wanted to get some input on them for next spring. Thanks!!