Deck scraping tool

[BFreiburger]

I found a tool that is a improvement on the paint scraper that is commonly used to clean the underside of mower decks.

It is called a Honey Bee Hive tool. They can be 8 to 10 inches long and 2 inches wide. It has the sharpened edge that is similar to the paint scaper. The other end has a 90 degree bend that is 1 1/2 inch long and sharpened. The advantage is you can clean and scrape by pushing and pulling. It works great!

They can come in painted or stainless steel models and cost approx $6 to 10 dollars.

Just used the internet search for Honey Bee equipment and there should be a number of venders with sites (Dadants, Kelly, Rocky Mountain Bee) to purchase from.

(Yes I do have Honey Bees.)

[geogunn]

BFreib...--funny you would post that you kept bees. I wondered just yesterday if anyone here did that! I have always been interested in bees but it is so much work to do the whole routine. nontheless, I am sure it is rewarding.

GEO

[lawrence stone]

Since I lawrence stone only go first class I personally use a
long handled snap on gasket scraper.

Since it's Friday and raining now may I ask the question:

Champagne anyone?

[BFreiburger]

Hey Lawrence,

Did you know that the typical honey bee hive has over 60,000 bees in the Summer? How about I send a hive or two over this Summer and you and the Bee's can discuss the concept of Class and where each of you sit on the issue! :laugh:Cheers!

Have a honey of a year everbody.

[Likestomow]

I like using a Super Bar.

[jason2]

I like the razor blade scrapers myself. Get the ones with the long handle and angled end. Work great.

[SLS]

I've been using a 5-way painters tool for 2 years now.

You can sharpen it like a mower blade and the "pointy" side is great for cleaning out crevases and tight spots. Probably not the best tool but beats the regular "putty knife" by a mile!

Peace!

[cantoo]

I welded an old 1" wood chisel to a 2' long flat screwdriver and it works great, keeps your head away from the crud too.

[HOMER]

I found a carpenters nail puller works real good. Hooked on one end and bent just enough on the other. Long enough to reach the middle of the deck on the smaller mowers..........not on the 72 though.

[OBRYANMAINT]

i use the used edger blades ...........always plentiful,sharpened a bit , rounded end,...free

[MATTHEW]

I could not find my usual tool one day for scraping.
I ran in the garage and grabbed the first dang thing
I could find. A simple hand size gardening shovel.
It works great!!!! A sharp point and a wide edge.
I get it good and clean in 1/2 the time.

[shorelinelawn]

I use 5 way painters scraper. works well, cheap, and easily sharpened.
Don't have to use too much, as I spray my decks with the under deck spray somone gave me to try. Works well.