Post hole auger bit?

[countrybumpkin]

I am looking at buying a couple new augers for my step dads 3pt pto digger. The ones he has are way beyond there usable life, how ever he thinks they are just fine. Anyway I'm looking at primarily digging in Red clay with rocks anywhere from baseball, or softball and down in size, what type of bits and points should I be looking for? Here is a pic of pretty much what I'd be digging in.

 

[powerscol]

Have you tried replacing just the teeth and auger point. The auger looks good in the picture. TSC has a good assortment that should bolt on as replacements.

 

[MESSMAKER]

Have you tried replacing just the teeth and auger point. The auger looks good in the picture. TSC has a good assortment that should bolt on as replacements.

New cutting edge and auger point should fix things unless something is bent.

 

[countrybumpkin]

I'll post a pic of the tip a bit later, but yes I'm going to pick up a pair of teeth and see what I can do with that. I'm more curios as to the type of tips and cutting edges work best in this type of soil conditions, I know I don't need a 2000 dollars rock auger but I think I need more than the local tractor supply augers. I have looked at spiral cork screw tips , split tooth tips and also different cutting edges.

 

[EddieWalker]

While not a big fan of Tractor Supply, during a moment of desperation, I bought one of their Country Line augers. It is so good that I've learned that everything I thought I knew about digging post holes was wrong. With a good bit, it doesn't matter how hard your red clay is, a good auger will cut right through it like butter!!! In fact, I also learned about digging too fast and burying the bit. I now have two Country Line augers, a 12 inch and a 9 inch. They have replaceable cutting teeth and tips in the store, but so far, I haven't ever had to replace mine.

 

[buickanddeere]

I bought and use one of these . Absolutly outstanding and virtually unbreakable .

Auger 12" x 4" Hole Digger Head with Teeth w/ 2" Round | Danuser

 

[countrybumpkin]

I was wondering about the fish tail point and its use over a cork screw one, something like the danuser auger is what I had been looking at and thinking may be a good investment for what I need. Closest TSC is about a hour away in cape, but I have to take one of the kids to a appointment Thursday there so I'll run by and check out there augers first hand too. One of there augers with new curing edges may be all I need for no more than I do, and just keep the edges replaced when needed instead of letting them wear down into the bit itself like the ones I'm using now.

 

[MORRISONSTEEL]

I myself prefer double flight auger bits vs the single flight pictured. Danuser or Mcmillen offer nice double flight bits with decent points, they will be a little more expensive but worth it imao.

 

[countrybumpkin]

Couple of pics of the tip and teeth, I picked up a set from TSC and going to replace the two teeth today.

 

[David_Kb7uns]

Have anybody around that can put some hardfacing on that screw tip?

David