This large wooden rake would no doubt have been used on a farm quite regularly, its long handle and wide head suggest its usefulness as a tool, but also how heavy it must have been to wield.

You can get the swivel base socket at Lowe's for just under $12 and 3-inch wood screws for $7. Any old broomstick will work for this DIY rake. If you don't have one, a plastic handle from the ...