Looks good. I use a sears pull behind thathcher with upgraded tines. Stock ones too light. If you use it on gravel you will get hit in the back with stones. Mine has wheels on it so when I cross my driveway(paved) it wont scratch. I also have a front mounted one that I use it the same time.

So Jason, have you had a chance to use your rake yet, just wondering how it works out, any changes upgrades, etc...

I got a chance to use it last weekend and it works great. I didn't get before and after pictures, having too much fun to stop and take pictures. I'll get a few pictures of the after results tonight. The rake did really well at pulling the dead grass/leaves up and bunching it between the first and second row of tines. This made it really easy at the end of a pass to lift the rake with the 3 point and create nice bunches to be picked up. The only modifications I made was adding about 10lbs of weight to the rake to get a little more down pressure.

Great, glad to hear it's working well. Is there some sort of rectangular washer inside the spring coil through which the bolt goes. I was wondering if that was something you made or bought?

Those spring tines just bolt on.

It states in the first post he built it.

Yeah I know he built it. Just looking at the picture of the tines;

http://www.farmandfleet.com/products...l#.VRncB_zF_fI

I'm wondering how a bolt head would catch the coiled part of the spring. Just a hex bolt?, no large washer or clamp or something? I just don't want to end up placing two orders for this stuff.

Thanks.

I guess I don't understand..... they just bolt on. Yes, you might need a washer..... Is that what you want to know? :Unknown:

Yep, just a hex head bolt and washer on the tine side and a lock washer and nut on top. I positioned the tines so when it is engaged with the ground the "u" bend in the tine presses against the bolt. That way it doesn't try to work it's way out. I can get a close up pic tomorrow if you like.

Thanks guys.

I'm thinking there is a sheet metal piece that goes inside the spring loops. Serves as a flat washer for the bolt and forces the tooth to twist in the direction the coil is wound instead of trying to flex back. At least thats what I seem to recall from some baler or hay rake I've worked on--I think our Allis rake is set up like that.