Posthole diggers

And yes, getting the holes nice and vertical comes with practice too...!

Rob

This is something I'm very interested in getting for my new 8N. Who or what is TSC? I'm looking around trying to find some decent used implements for my 8N. But, it would seem that maybe the post hole digger should be something you'd want to purchase new(?). I have a zillion fence posts to drill this year, and I feel it would be a worthwhile investment. $300.00 is the lowest price I've seen so far for a new post hole digger. I'd like to check into that if somebody can direct me to TSC. Also, what happens when you're drilling fence posts, and you hit a rock? Can you just reverse it, and try again? I have lots of rocks out here, and I'm wondering how a post hole digger will do. I realize that it won't drill through rock, but will it reverse, allowing me to re-set it a few inches away, etc? I've never used one before. And by the way, good tip on safety! Gotta be careful with these puppies.

-Thanks, Bob

Digging post holes is a lot like plowing snow--a little science and a lot of art. Practice is what it takes to get good at it.

If you have good digging teeth on the auger and if your soil only has an occasional rock you will learn the feel of obstructions and how to reduce speed to let the auger work past it. Sooner or later you will get it stuck and learn why you didn't throw away that smokey bear shovel.

Most important thing to know is these items are dangerous. Call dig safe or your local cable locators--free call lots of grief saved. Don't take the neighbors word for where the phone line is buried. Also don't even think about letting kids, pets, or barley pop any where near the operation.

YOur mileage may vary

Put it away when a neighbor got wrapped up in one and it killed him.

Safety first.