What is the best post hole auger?
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What is the best post hole auger?
They’ll save you both time and stress on your back.
- BEST OVERALL: XtremepowerUS Industrial Electric Post Hole Digger.
- BEST VALUE: XtremepowerUS 1200W 1.6HP Electric Post Hole Digger.
- UPGRADE PICK: Landworks Earth Auger Power Head Steel 6″ x 30″ Bit.
- BEST MANUAL: AMES 2701600 Post Hole Digger with Hardwood Handle.
How deep can you dig with a post hole auger?
about 3 ft. deep
How Deep Can Power Augers Dig? Most augers dig about 3 ft. deep, but for deeper holes, ask for an extension rod (Photo 5), usually for no extra fee. Deeper holes are typically required for footings for decks or other structures attached to houses located in very cold climates where frost depths exceed 3 ft.
Who makes a good post hole digger?
If you’d prefer to go old school with your post hole digging, look no further than the clam-style, manually operated Ames 2701600 Post Hole Digger. With sturdy steel blades, strong hardwood handles, a comfortable rubber grip and factory-applied measurements, this is as premium as traditional post-hole diggers get.
What size auger do I need for fence posts?
5″) has a maximum width of just over 5″ (diagonally). Therefore, the 4×4 post will likely fit into a hole drilled by a 6″ diameter auger….Post Holes-
| 1 7/8″ Steel Post | 6″ Auger |
|---|---|
| 4×4 Wood Post (Fence) | 10″ Auger |
| 6×6 Wood Post | 12″+ Auger |
How do you dig a 6 foot deep post hole?
How to Dig a Hole: Pro Tips
- Step 1: String your line and pound the stakes.
- Step 2: Carve out a soil divot with a spade.
- Step 3: Loosen earth with a tile shovel.
- Step 4: Use your clamshell digger.
- Step 5: Use a reciprocating saw on large roots.
- Step 6: Dislodge rocks with a digging bar.
- Step 7: Tamp the soil with the other end.
How deep should a post hole be?
2 feet
The depth of the hole should be 1/3-1/2 the post height above ground (i.e., a 6-foot tall fence would require a hole depth of at least 2 feet). Add about 6 inches of QUIKRETE All-Purpose Gravel into the bottom of the hole. Then compact and level the gravel using a post or 2×4.
What is the best size auger for a 4×4 post?
6″ diameter
Post Holes- If you plan to secure your posts with cement or by tamping dirt, you will need spacing around the post to do so. For example: A 4×4 post (actual size 3.5″x3. 5″) has a maximum width of just over 5″ (diagonally). Therefore, the 4×4 post will likely fit into a hole drilled by a 6″ diameter auger.
How long does it take to dig a post hole with an auger?
Augers are available for rent at tool rental centers at a cost of around $60 a day. Power augers can dig as many holes in an hour as a post hole digger can dig in eight hours, with hole sizes ranging from 6” diameter holes and up.
