Posthole Diggers

You will need to layout the perimeter of your project so you can establish the location of your postholes. Although this is not labor intensive, the success of your project relies heavily on locating and marking the posthole locations accurately.

When starting a new posthole, drill about 3" deep, then shut off and remove all clumps of sod from the auger teeth. This sod will prevent the auger from digging properly. Place the auger back in the hole and proceed. About every 10" to 12" you should release the throttle and pull it out of the hole, tapping the auger on the ground to remove the dirt from your hole. Repeat this process until desired depth is reached. Do not remove or replace a rotating auger from or into an existing hole - always make sure the auger has stopped. Doing so can cause you to loose control of the posthole drill. And, as with any power equipment, the owner's manual should be completely read and understood prior to using your posthole drill.

As with any project that requires digging beneath the soil, check with your municipality and utility companies to verify you are not digging into a gas, utility, sewer or other buried cable or line. You will likely be held liable for any damages you incur by digging if you have not had these areas properly marked. Also, be sure to obtain any necessary approvals or permits before you dig.