Storing post hole auger?

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Elkins45

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What's the best way to store a post hole auger if you don't have an equipment shed? I have to think that just leaving it sprawled out on the ground can't be good for it. Anybody have pix of a simple stand they made?
 
   / Storing post hole auger? #2  
you just make a steel Aframe stand like a swing set frame.an make it tall enough to get the auger off the ground.
 
   / Storing post hole auger? #3  
4x4s & some H brackets. About $20 and you would be all set. ;)
 

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   / Storing post hole auger? #4  
If you're gonna be leaving it outside, just drill a hole and unhitch n go. Doesn't cost a thing.
 
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If you're gonna be leaving it outside, just drill a hole and unhitch n go. Doesn't cost a thing.

Not sure I would want the cutting tips sitting at the bottom of a muddy hole, especially if you ever wanted to change them.
 
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4x4s & some H brackets. About $20 and you would be all set. ;)

Brian;

I assume that the horizontal member is put in place before lowering the post hole digger?

Looks like a great idea.

Rick
 
   / Storing post hole auger? #7  
Brian;

I assume that the horizontal member is put in place before lowering the post hole digger?

Looks like a great idea.

Rick

The horizontal piece is removable and just sits in the saddles. This setup works VERY good and usually only takes about 5 minutes to get all hooked up with ZERO fighting of the implement. ;)
 
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The horizontal piece is removable and just sits in the saddles. This setup works VERY good and usually only takes about 5 minutes to get all hooked up with ZERO fighting of the implement. ;)


Thanks Brian, need to build this to make installation easier. Is the hydraulic cylinder for down force on auger?

Rick
 
   / Storing post hole auger? #9  
Yes, the down pressure kit has saved me days in drilling time. ;)
 
   / Storing post hole auger? #10  
I hang mine from a piece of chain in my equipment shed, just run the chain around the frame about a foot from the gearbox and run a small bolt through it. It hangs off of the ground and I don't have to fight it. I plan on putting up a short piece of sliding door track so I can slide it over to the side out of the way when in storage and slide it back and forth to line up with tractor,
 
 
 
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