AWTools AW00087 is a lightweight garden rake with a hardened and polished steel frame and a powder-coated finish. The unframed head has 16 pressed tines and a welded socket, making the tool suitable for collecting leaves, removing dead grass, loosening surface soil, light weeding and levelling in beds, borders and lawns. The rake is made in Poland and designed for handheld use.
Advantages
The metal frame is hardened and polished for strength and corrosion resistance while the powder coating adds extra protection. Sixteen pressed tines provide even raking action across the head and the welded socket ensures a durable connection to a handle. At approximately 380 g the tool is lightweight and easy to manoeuvre for extended gardening tasks.
Suitable for
- Collecting fallen leaves
- Removing grass clippings and dead grass
- Light loosening of topsoil and surface aeration
- Light weeding along borders and beds
- Levelling small areas of soil or compost
When it may not be suitable
This unframed, lightweight rake is not intended for heavy-duty tasks such as breaking compacted soil, moving large amounts of wet debris or handling thick roots. For very dense or rocky soil and heavy material you should choose a sturdier, framed or heavy-duty rake.
Key specifications
- Head type: unframed, welded socket
- Material: hardened and polished steel with powder-coated finish
- Tines: 16 pressed tines
- Weight: approximately 380 g (head only)
- Origin: made in Poland
How to use
Attach a compatible handle into the welded socket and secure it according to the handle design. Use the rake with light sweeping motions to gather leaves, grass clippings and loose debris. For levelling, pull the head gently across the surface to distribute soil or compost evenly. Avoid using excessive force or levering on large, compacted material to prevent damage to the tines or socket.
What to consider before purchase
- Intended tasks: light garden maintenance vs heavy-duty soil work
- Need for a compatible handle (handle not included)
- Preference for framed vs unframed rake heads for durability
Usage recommendations
For best results use with a straight wooden or metal handle of appropriate diameter for the welded socket, keep the head clean and dry after use to prolong the powder coating, and avoid prying on large roots or rocks to maintain tine alignment.
