PSA review on Schneider's fine tine manure fork.

[Hermein]

The basket is great. I was afraid that 1/2 inch distance between tines wouldn’t be much of an improvement over the regular-tine forks, but not so. I can pick up goat droppings.

I find the fiberglass handle too heavy, though. I will try to put my aluminum ergonomic handle on in place of what came with it.

The fork was $25 + $8 for shipping–extra, although I bought a winter sheet along with it which brought my total over $100. The handle was wrapped separately, so . . .not a big deal.

http://www.sstack.com/Stable_Barn-Supplies_ForksMuck-CartsWheelbarrows/Fine-Tine-Stall-Forks/

[goodhors]

Too bad it is a basket shape, instead of the flat fork style . Basket just weighs too much extra for me to try it. I would buy a flat type fork with tines closely spaced.

[horsepoor]

The bigger one is unwieldy for me as well, but we have the small one and I do use that to get the little churned up pieces when necessary. Comes in handy after the 4th of July!

[Equibrit]

Check this out; http://www.equiteemfg.com/shaken-rake-manual/
5/16 Mini Tine model in the options.

Not sure I like the price - but if it’s really good, I could grow to love it !

[Scarlet_Gilia]

I bought some of the Equi-Tee Flex’n Forks a few years ago, based on great reviews here. They are great! No broken tines, and the handle is well-balanced. I bought the three pack (around $150 then) and gave one to a friend for a birthday present. Best manure forks ever!

[goodhors]

Without the mesh, price for fork only is $58.95. Still a pretty high cost to me! I am a bit rough on forks at times, so the thought of snapping off a tine is not good.

It does look like a fork I would like using, love the narrow tines. Would save many second scoops to get what falls out between stall and spreader. Thanks for the link.

[Hermein]

This basket is plastic so doesn’t weigh much (unless loaded ;)). I would have preferred the smaller model, but was in a hurry to get something. However, if the illustration is accurate, the handle is just as long as the full sized one.

[Gloria]

[QUOTE=Equibrit;8264850]
Check this out; http://www.equiteemfg.com/shaken-rake-manual/
5/16 Mini Tine model in the options.

Not sure I like the price - but if it’s really good, I could grow to love it ![/QUOTE]

I just got one not long ago. Don’t know how long it will last, but damn, it really IS that good:) Mine is the mini-tin one, about $60. The company was super easy to work with too. Easy to communicate. Fast shipping.

[goodhors]

Thanks for the positive review Gloria.

[moving_to_dc]

I’ve been using Fine Tines for ~15 yrs now. Absolutely love them. I am still using the original 2 that I purchased, they have lasted in perfect shape, no missing tines at all.

I do not notice that they are heavy, bulky or unwieldy. But maybe that comes with perseverance and practice.

I would not trade them for anything! I love being able to sift out tiny particles of poop.

[keatssu]

I’ve had both. The Fine Tine forks are adequate, but they are a bit unwieldy. The times started breaking off after about a year.

I recently bought the equi-tee mentioned above based on a COTH member’s recommendation. I LOVE it.