I need PHD

[Indygunworks]

Try using SearchTempest: Search all of Craigslist nationwide & more you can set the limits to w/in say 75 miles and search ALL the craigslist adds within that radius.

 

[lakngulf]

Keep us posted on how the TSC PHD works out.
I was looking at them and not sure yet.

Used the TSC PHD at two locations: 1. in edge of old hay field where I am building a pole barn 2. in lake bed in front of my existing concrete block seawall. I was pleased with how it operated, especially after I remembered some of the techniques to get the hole in the right place. The sandy loam soil of the hay field was no challenge to the auger, easily dug holes more than 3 feet deep. Still have to be aware of the angle of the auger to get a straight hole. There is quite a bit of play in the setup on my 3pt hitch, so kinda like pinning the tale on a donkey to get the right spot.

The lake bed was a different story. Got six holes drilled at good depth but the dig was more challenging. Had to maneuver the up and down of the 3pt hitch to "throw out" some dirt to allow more digging. I was on a bit of an incline so digging a straight hole was almost impossible. On one hole I let the auger dig too deep before clearing out the dirt and the auger got caught on a rock. Snapped the shear pin in short order. Put in another pin and snap. Repeat, snap. I did a little research and learned that I needed to turn the auger in reverse with a big pipe wrench. Had to use a pipe with the wrench to get the leverage needed, but was able to break it loose.

Got some holes dug, and there is NO WAY I could have dug them that deep with hole diggers.

 

[sd455dan]

I bought a Lienbach from the Smart Farmer.com
and that came with the 12 inch auger for under $500 delivered to a local business about 4 years ago

it has been a great PHD. I do agree on the real hard packed ground that the augers could be a bit better at cutting through.

Looks like they have a special going right now for $599- that includes your choice of auger- not a bad price... phone# 865-761-0020

 

[Soggy Bottom Outdoors]

I have a Farmstar/Worksaver brand that I bought at one of the box farm stores. I bought it with a 12'' auger and the auger lasted about 500 holes through KY rock and red clay. I replaced the teeth twice. I welded some brackets on the "bend" to hang some suitcase weights to help it dig in hard ground. I have used my hand diggers to start a "pilot hole" a few inches deep on hillsides where it may "craw" away. The reason for a 12" auger is because I use a lot 6" post, that just gives you 3" of "wiggle" at best.

 

[Fallon]

I bought a Lienbach from the Smart Farmer.com
and that came with the 12 inch auger for under $500 delivered to a local business about 4 years ago

it has been a great PHD. I do agree on the real hard packed ground that the augers could be a bit better at cutting through.

Looks like they have a special going right now for $599- that includes your choice of auger- not a bad price... phone# 865-761-0020

Leinbach went under last summer. I was looking for a hydraulic down pressure kit for mine, but was to late.

Good PHD though. Got mine from a friend for $300 with a 9" augur. Got a 2nd boom from Craigslist for $20. Chopped one up & re-fit it to work on my quick hitch (only feasible if you have a hydraulic top link). Haven't run it on the QH yet though. Have a pile of fence waiting & the spare boom if it doesn't work out.

You can see photos of mine at the end of the thread. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/327212-quick-hitch-3-point-hole-2.html

 

[sd455dan]

Wow -i am surprised that the smart farmer still has them advertised... Maybe they bought up the stock??

Any way checked out the down pressure thread, really like that mod with a quick hitch and hydraulic top link. Very impressive mod.

If i do much more fence post work i may be modifying my PHD thanks for the link


-- always something new to learn on TBN :thumbsup:

 

[varmint]

Fallon, I looked at your power down mods, and I am impressed! Looks like a good setup. My phd is heavy beast, but there have been times when I had to lean on the control arm trying to get it to bite into a rock. Tree roots have been my bane, and I carry a pipe wrench when I did around trees, just to unwind the auger if it gets caught. Saves shear bolts.

 

[Fallon]

Thanks, although I was just copying the basic design from somebody else on here.

Finished welding on the braces this weekend & started sandblasting it. Just need to finish the blasting & paint it. Then I'm done with until spring when the fencing project resumes.