| An auger is a useful piece of equipment for | | | | head is compact with a higher torque and speed. |
| anyone who consistently needs to dig holes. It | | | | The chain driven power head is less expensive |
| saves both the time and effort that are exerted | | | | and generally works just as well for most |
| when digging a hole manually. Augers are | | | | projects. Ultimately, the selection of the power |
| commonly used to dig holes for fence posts, but | | | | head is often determined by personal preference. |
| they can also be used when planting trees or | | | | The size of the auger bit is determined by the |
| shrubs. Larger augers are also available to dig | | | | work that needs to be done. Bits range from 6 |
| industrial sized holes for construction or work that | | | | to 30 inches in width. The 12 inch auger bit is the |
| is being done by professional companies. There | | | | most popular because it is used for digging holes |
| are a number of factors that must be analyzed | | | | for fence posts. Larger bits are generally used to |
| when purchasing an auger. | | | | dig holes for trees or scrubs. Once the width of |
| First, there are augers that are supported and | | | | the bit is chosen, extensions can be bought in |
| operated by either one or two people. These | | | | order to customize the length of the bit. Certain |
| augers are used for smaller digging projects. | | | | projects will require holes to be different depths. |
| There are also augers that are designed to attach | | | | The extensions allow the operator to quickly |
| to support equipment such as a tractor, back | | | | adjust the auger to various lengths. |
| hoes, truck mounted models, or front-end loaders. | | | | There are many different variations of augers |
| Selecting the right kind of auger is important in | | | | based on size and strength. It is important that an |
| order to ensure the effectiveness of the | | | | individual evaluates his specific needs before |
| equipment, the thoroughness of the job that is | | | | purchasing an auger. Selecting an auger, as well as |
| being done, and the safety of the individual or | | | | the parts that are necessary for its operation, |
| individuals who are operating the equipment. | | | | allows each individual to customize the equipment |
| Once a particular earth auger is chosen, a power | | | | to meet the needs of any outdoor project. |
| head must be selected. High speed power heads | | | | Remember also to buy only from trusted |
| are generally used for bits that are 12 inches or | | | | manufacturers (Pengo, for instance, sells quality |
| smaller. High torque power heads are used with | | | | products). |
| the larger bits. In addition to the bit size, the | | | | Using an auger that is not suited for a specific |
| digging surface also plays a role in selecting the | | | | project can lead to weakening or breaking the |
| power head. More torque is required for harder | | | | equipment. Selecting the correct size of auger, the |
| ground, while higher speed is necessary for softer | | | | right power head, and the best bit size will allow |
| ground. Also, wider bits will generally require more | | | | the project to be completed safely and |
| torque. | | | | successfully. Hand safety is important, because |
| Proper auger drilling Nashville style means an | | | | auger drilling Nashville style also means putting |
| operator must also choose between a planetary | | | | safety first. |
| or chain driven power head. The planetary power | | | | |