2019 Fall Home & Garden

2019 Fall Home & Garden Video Magazine Lincoln Daily News Sept. 26, 2019 Page 13 Note that as you auger down, you will be pulling the auger back out of the hole packed with soil. So, while you may start with something that is relatively light weight and easy to handle, bringing the auger back out of the hole is going to be heavier and require more lifting power on your part. If you have a very large job ahead of you, then it might be wise to consider an electric auger. They work on the same concept as the manual digger and you will still need to lift them out from time to time to dispose of the soil. The advantage of this auger though is that you keep the power on as you lift, and as the auger comes up it throws the soil to the edge, so you’re not going to have to clean the auger and you won’t be lifting the entire weight of the earth on the bit. The machine actually helps you with this. Electric earth auger post hole digger Honda EU 2000 generator The drawback to this particular model is that it is electric, which means you need a power source. The machine operates with an extension cord, so if you have easy access to outlets no problem. If not, then you can rent an electric generator. Another take away we got from this video. The narrator chose to buy a larger auger, obviously so he could dig a larger hole, and he struggled with that. So while he did eventually get the job done, it was a struggle because perhaps he had an accessory that was too large for the tool. While he was impressed with the end result, we were concerned for all the struggle he went through to get it started. 9 Best Post Hole Diggers 2018 If you choose to buy, this video gives you a very fast review of a number of post hole diggers as well as augers. You might note that the number one choice in this video is a fuel powered auger. There are definitely advantages to fuel power. No need for extension cords or generators comes to mind right away. The weight of the machine and the cost are the first concerns. So when it comes to digging a post hole, what tool should you use? Should you buy one or maybe check with a local rental such as Chicago Street Rentals in Lincoln? The job you have in front of you, your budget, and the question of how often after this project will you ever use a post hole digger, again, are questions to consider when making that decision.