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An asphalt rake includes a handle, a rake head, and a valve. The handle includes a cavity to hold a fluid, such as a release agent. The rake head has a passage in fluid communication with the outlet of the handle. The passage is in fluid connection with a support member outlet that is configured to

An asphalt rake includes a handle, a rake head, and a valve. The handle includes a cavity to hold a fluid, such as a release agent. The rake head has a passage in fluid communication with the outlet of the handle. The passage is in fluid connection with a support member outlet that is configured to be positioned apart from the crossbar by a gap. The valve controls fluid flowing from the cavity in the handle to the rake head. Fluid applied to tines of the rake head can prevent asphalt buildup on the rake head when smoothing or otherwise working with asphalt.

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1. An asphalt rake comprising: a handle, wherein the handle defines a cavity, an inlet in fluid communication with the cavity, and an outlet in fluid communication with the cavity, wherein the inlet is disposed on a proximal end of the handle and the outlet is disposed on a distal end of the handle,

1. An asphalt rake comprising: a handle, wherein the handle defines a cavity, an inlet in fluid communication with the cavity, and an outlet in fluid communication with the cavity, wherein the inlet is disposed on a proximal end of the handle and the outlet is disposed on a distal end of the handle, and wherein the cavity is disposed between the inlet and the outlet;a rake head including: a crossbar, wherein the crossbar defines a plurality of holes between a first side and a second side, wherein the holes in the crossbar are configured to enable fluid flow between the first side and the second side of the rake head;a plurality of tines projecting from the crossbar; anda support member configured to hold the handle, wherein the support member has a passage in fluid communication with the outlet of the handle, wherein the passage is in fluid communication with a support member outlet that is configured to be positioned apart from the crossbar by a gap, wherein the gap is defined between a wall of the support member and a surface of the first side of the crossbar, wherein an element of the support member is disposed between the crossbar and the support member outlet, wherein the wall of the support member, the surface of the first side of the crossbar, and the element define an open space in the gap, and wherein the support member outlet is positioned to provide fluid flow across the gap to the first side of the rake head;a cap disposed on the handle, wherein the cap is configured to seal the inlet; anda valve disposed in the handle, wherein the valve is configured to control fluid flowing from the cavity in the handle to the rake head. 2. The asphalt rake of claim 1, wherein the cavity is configured to hold at least a quart of fluid. 3. The asphalt rake of claim 1, further comprising a bubble level disposed on the support member. 4. The asphalt rake of claim 1, further comprising a pair of support arms and a collar, wherein the collar is disposed around the handle and wherein the support arms connect the collar to the rake head. 5. The asphalt rake of claim 1, wherein the rake head is fabricated entirely of aluminum or an aluminum alloy. 6. The asphalt rake of claim 1, further comprising an activator connected to the valve. 7. The asphalt rake of claim 1, wherein the rake head is configured to connect with the handle using a screw connection. 8. The asphalt rake of claim 7, wherein the handle is configured to be disconnected from the rake head. 9. The asphalt rake of claim 7, further comprising a second rake head, wherein the second rake head is different from the rake head, wherein the second rake head includes a second support member configured to hold the handle, and wherein the second rake head is configured to be connected with the handle. 10. The asphalt rake of claim 1, wherein the passage of the support member is configured to enable fluid flow to the crossbar. 11. The asphalt rake of claim 10, wherein the passage has a straight bore. 12. The asphalt rake of claim 1, wherein the valve is disposed more proximate to the outlet of the handle than the inlet of the handle. 13. The asphalt rake of claim 1, wherein a seal is formed between the handle and the support member. 14. The asphalt rake of claim 1, wherein the holes in the crossbar project approximately parallel to the fluid flow in the rake head. 15. The asphalt rake of claim 1, wherein the holes in the crossbar project approximately parallel to the direction that the handle extends. 16. The asphalt rake of claim 1, wherein at least part of an exterior surface of the rake head includes a non-stick coating. 17. The asphalt rake of claim 1, wherein the element extends less than an entirety around a perimeter of the wall of the support member surrounding the support member outlet.