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Simple leaf litter hack to avoid bending

Herrenovacation
Making a Splash

Simple leaf litter hack to avoid bending

I recently suffered a bad back injury and was having trouble keeping up with the general household chores and maintenance. 

 

A big thing that was piling up was the leaves falling from my giant magnolia tree. In the sanctuary garden. I don't mind some leaves but end up with massive piles. 

 

I couldn't find what I was looking for to buy so thanks to ryobi & a few small items from bunnings decided make my rake into this multi tool. 

 

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Materials

Philmac Thread Pipe Cap

Saxon Plastic Leaf Rake

selleys fix & go muliti grip

Zenith 10 - 8 x 75mm Galvanised Timber Screw

 

Tools

Ryobi 18V ONE+ Drill Driver 

Scissors 

Steps

Step 1

Remove the current end off your Rake with scissors or pliers. 

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Step 2

Drill a hole in the pipe cap 

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Step 3

Thread the screw through the pipe cap, and use the multi grip glue to glue it to the end of your rake. 

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Step 4

Leave it to dry for an hour pr so before using, and then you are ready to pick up your leaf litter or trash. 

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Step 5

Easy to place it in your green waste bin without bending. 

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MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: Simple leaf litter hack

What a nifty idea, @Herrenovacation! I love your ingenuity, and I'm sure it's helped prevent a sore back.

 

Many thanks for sharing.

 

Mitchell

 

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