How to Build a Snow Rake
Despite the majestic look of snow-covered pine trees, winter is not every person’s favorite season, due to the problems an overabundance of snow causes. Besides having to clear a walkway, homeowners must clear the snow off of a roof if too much accumulates. This can be done successfully with a homemade snow rake.
Supply List
- Wood
- Aluminum or other material for blade
- Power drill
- Screws
- Pole
- Draw a rough sketch of what you want your snow rake to look like. By working from a sketch, you will have a generalized idea of the supplies you need, as well as how to construct the apparatus.
- Design your blade by creating a structure comprised of a material, such as plastic or aluminum. You can recycle blades from your old snow rake if you like. If not, just cut your material to form a blade.
- Decide on a pole length. Most poles are around 6 feet in length; however, if you have a tall roof and will need something that extends taller, feel free to make the pole up to 15 or 16 feet. Opting for a telescopic pole provides you with the option to use the rake at various lengths, as well as providing you with a device with easy storage capabilities. You can use a wooden pole also, but it will eventually splinter.
- Attach the blade to the small block of wood, by aligning the holes and screwing the two apparatuses together.
- Use another section of wood, ½-inch thick dowel works well for this purpose, to cut two triangular-shaped supports to connect to the handle and other end to the blade. Connect the two supports using screws to adhere the devices to one another.