4fun Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 I’m going to buy one of these two. I have noticed that the McLeod is the tool I see in most group trail work days. Does anyone have any experience with the rogue 7” rake hoe? To the casual eye it looks like a better tool. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafeend Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 That Rogue one looks fantastic.The website offers 10% off with IMBA membership I'd gladly spend that much for a tool that will last forever over a $ 20 MCLeod from HD that'll last 2 yearsSent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
June Bug Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 The regular Rogue Hoe is an awesome and beautiful tool, lightweight, balanced and a true beast, especially when sharpened regularly. The Rogue people know their stuff and create beautiful tools. You might want to try out one of the regular Rogue Hoes in the ARR tool inventory. McLeod? Heavy, clunky. There's no art or joy in a McLeod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyt Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 Depends on your dirt. In the hill country the best tool is a pick mattockSent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seths Pool Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 (edited) IMO the three crucial tools needed for most trial building are - McLeod - great versatile tool - digging, light bench cutting, vegetation removal, moves dirt really well - if you have to pick ONE tool - I would definitely say get a Mcleod Large Pick Axe - (5lb, fiberglass handle, not wood) - bench cutting, vegetation removal. breaking up/loosening the packed soil Leaf rake - really really great tool for sifting crap & debris out of dirt, moving dirt, shaping berms, lips, etc. its a finishing tool. makes the trails look really nice and smooth and pretty. I like the leaf rake a ton because you can move or shape dirt on the top without tilling up more dirt underneath what you are scraping. if you're gonna get a leaf rake I suggest a truper or equivalent all-metal rake. even the heavy duty plastic ones break often beyond that - chainsaw and leaf blower are my main power tools I use Edited May 20, 2019 by Seths Pool 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridenfool Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 The Rake, I had forgotten how much I've used them. The one above and ... This style has worked best for removing thick organic matter from a trail through the pines or other dense forest with a thick build up on the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyBadger Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 The rogue 7” rake hoe tool looks good, the only reservation I would have is the points on the rake side are squared, normally they are pointed which helps to dig through our rocky soils and still can be used as a rake. The squared points might make it difficult to dig with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicewookie Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 As a guy that knows his hoes, I'd strongly recommend any Rogue product. HB's observations about the flat teeth are accurate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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