Thanks for the nice comments on the fence. It wasn't easy getting the rails just right- I first just did them level with step downs but ended up removing them and doing it by eye to best match the slope of the ground (trial and error).
I didn't use concrete, I did add gravel to each hole for drainage. I was concerned if I wanted to remove the fence that dealing with the concrete would be a pain- also the infill is wire, which is much lighter then a wood infill and allows the wind to blow through. Tamping is a painful job, but the posts seem quite stable.
I used a 9" auger on the PHD- I have an underground sprinkler system and the posts went between a mainline and a sprinker line so I couldn't safely dig a bigger hole. It also meant less hole to fill in. A 12" would be more forgiving when you dig a hole that's off center of not quite straight (which happens all the time). If you do buy a PHD- keep in mind a lot of companies make a smaller one to fit subcuts that digs about 36"- the regular size one will dig to about 42"- if your tractor will handle it, the bigger one would be better. It's a great implement and I'll be digging some holes for trees soon as well.
I didn't use concrete, I did add gravel to each hole for drainage. I was concerned if I wanted to remove the fence that dealing with the concrete would be a pain- also the infill is wire, which is much lighter then a wood infill and allows the wind to blow through. Tamping is a painful job, but the posts seem quite stable.
I used a 9" auger on the PHD- I have an underground sprinkler system and the posts went between a mainline and a sprinker line so I couldn't safely dig a bigger hole. It also meant less hole to fill in. A 12" would be more forgiving when you dig a hole that's off center of not quite straight (which happens all the time). If you do buy a PHD- keep in mind a lot of companies make a smaller one to fit subcuts that digs about 36"- the regular size one will dig to about 42"- if your tractor will handle it, the bigger one would be better. It's a great implement and I'll be digging some holes for trees soon as well.
