AMES Leaf Grabber Rake with Long Handle & Cushioned Grip for Leaves, Lawn Clippings, Twigs, Yard Waste

This does very well what it is advertised to do. It is so much easier than using a rake and a snow shovel like I've done in the past. The sides can be held securely together while you get it in position over your receptacle.

I have seen a number of people use this for yard cleanup as well as some professionals. It was easy to assemble, required no tools and only took about 2 minutes. The handles are made from painted metal and has some textured grip material where you put your hands. The base scoops are made from a slightly pliable plastic. The material feels strong and size it will flex a little, it should work great for picking up leaves, sticks and other yard materials without breaking. My original concern was that the plastic would be hard and have a tendency to break off small pieces of plastic when it grabbed a tick or a rock the wrong way. I don't think this will happen. It should give a little and I would expect it to last for years unless you mistreat it by running it over with the lawn mower. So far, I am very pleased with it. JohnnyF

Arrived as stated and very happy.will be great when dethatching lawns and autumn leaves piles. Back saving

Really nice leaf grabber (also works very well for grass clippings). I think if you treat it right and aren't too ramy with it, it should last for years. Really nice to not have to bend over a million times when doing yard clean up.

I bought this grabber just to test it out and I'm sold on it. This has made my lawn care much easier especially during the fall when the leaves on your property have made a mess of it. Gone are the days of raking your leaves into a pile as they turn brown and die and then burning them, in most areas there's a burn ban so you rake them then bag them and set them out to be picked up by your garbage collector. This grabber is the quickest and easiest way to get those from the pile you raked them into those bags you're using to transport them. This grabber handles a great quantity at a time with very little spillage great for doing the same with grass clipping as well. I'm very pleased with this lawn tool. Take it from the Old Timing Man, get one, quick simple assembly.