tools for trailblazing
Available tools
This is the HEW Rake with patent pending back slope setting angle. It is a digging pick and a rake combined into one tool.
It is 18” wide and made from 1/4” thick steel plate. The steel variety is unknown so it’s ‘mystery meat’
The handle is made from hickory and will be ~51” long but can be left up to 60” long if preferred - please note at time of ordering your preference for length.
The handle is pinned with a piece of 1/4” stainless steel tubing that is flared at both ends.
These are coated in orange powder coat for protection from the elements.
They weigh around 6.5 lbs
This is a 3/16” thick HEW rake made from 4130 chromoly steel plate. It has a 56” hickory handle. The tool is powdercoated for corrosion protection. 5 lb 9 oz weight.
18” flat rake - digging picks - backslope shaping rake across the top.
This is the most productive and versatile trail tool I’ve ever built. I easily doubled my efficiency with this tool and now I’m offering them to other trail builders.
This is one of two prototype chopper HEW rakes I’ve designed. I’ve been using the twin of this tool with great success in the forest. I made two of this style and the other one I’m keeping for my own use. The powder coat went over some tape so the finish isn’t perfect plus I had to stick the collar in the vise, hence the competitve pricing…
54” Hickory handle - 1/4” 4130 steel plate - 14” flat rake - digging pick - backslope shaping angle - 4” wide chopping face - 6 lb weight