BRIGUY
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- Joined
- Mar 31, 2004
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- Glenville NY (Land of High Taxes)
- Tractor
- BX 23, Wheelhorse 312-8
This spring I purchased a WorkSaver model 300 PHD with 6" auger. My plan was to use it to set 4x4 posts in concrete. I very quickly found out that this wasn't the way to go. A PHD is not a drill press and will wander if it encounters any thing (root,rock etc) Keep in mind that it will take some practice the dig a straight hole even under ideal conditions. So I ended up purchasing a 9" auger from my dealer (biggest one in stock at the time). WOW!!!! what a difference I was putting up 400' of 6x8 wood dog ear fence, setting all the posts first then hanging the fence after. The 9" worked good for me, but almost half of the holes still needed a little work with a bar and shovel (roots and rocks) to get the spacing correct and to keep them in a straight line.
I agree with the other posters for 4x4 posts 9" is the smallest I would go with. bigger will not hurt a thing. back filling is a snap, the fill is right there. As far as tamping I think it would be easier in the larger hole.
Now I have a 6" auger that I may never use.
I agree with the other posters for 4x4 posts 9" is the smallest I would go with. bigger will not hurt a thing. back filling is a snap, the fill is right there. As far as tamping I think it would be easier in the larger hole.
Now I have a 6" auger that I may never use.