2 man post hole digger(results)

MaCinIN · Apr 20, 2009

Well folks we got the job done without insident. Started digging about 9:30a.m. and finished digging the last hole(#12)around 11:30a.m. Hit a couple small roots in the first hole but after that it was smooth drillin, not the first rock, and the ground was dry enough to not stick to the auger. I suspected we'd be a little sore yesterday and/or today but feelin good. For the $30 rental I'm glad I went that way. Thanks for everyones advise.
Mark

Nancy Howell · Apr 20, 2009

Glad it went well. Now the real fun begins.

Paul from MI · Apr 20, 2009

I used one to dig the holes for my son's deck posts. Love that yellow Kentucky clay. Worked good though.
Paul

ken in texas · Apr 20, 2009

Thankful it went well and especialy that no one got hurt,that was the big concern.

RayP(MI) · Apr 20, 2009

Well, you're a better man than I. Two man drill almost done me and the otherguy in. NEVER again!
Glad you got it done, and noone hurt.

bc · Apr 20, 2009

Congratulations. Always nice to hear someone prove us naysayers wrong. If I was in your shoes with the same post, I'd be beating a path to the rental place to try to prove everyone wrong.

A lot depends upon your soil type. Spring is the best time for digging holes. The winter freeze/thaw cycle softens up the dirt. Then in the summer it dries out and turns into hardpan. Around here that clay is hard when frozen and then starting around the middle of the summer when it is dry. The summer is usually when I get around to a project and the ground is like rock.

When driving posts in the summer I keep a bucket of water handy. Pour a little at the spot and then pour a little as I drive. Sure goes easier.

How many horsepower engine did yours have and are you guys the size of Paul Bunyan?

730 virgil · Apr 20, 2009

i sold mine when you hit that first big rock and sends you off your feet you wonder why you thought the old stomp and squeeze way was so bad.

Mike (WA) · Apr 21, 2009

I think I mentioned in your other post- I paid a guy 20 bucks to pound 12 posts, and that's sure the way to go, if there's anyone around you who does it. I have a 3 point auger, and it works fine, but then you've still gotta set the posts. The pounded ones are much tighter than mine (and I DO know how to set a post, after 50 or so years practice!), and lots less effort.

Glad to hear your session went without a hitch.

2 man post hole digger(results)

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Paul from MI

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ken in texas

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bc

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730 virgil

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