- 2.75" diameter x 24" length garden auger Heavy Duty
- Heavy Duty Version That Features Hardened Thick Knife-Like Cutter
- Sturdier 3/8'' shaft has 3 flats at end to prevent slipping in your drill chuck
- All Steel Construction
- Best for Harder Ground or Clay
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YOU MUST SUPPLY YOUR OWN DRILL to use with this auger. Any corded 3/8'' or larger drill will power this auger. If using cordless, an 18 volt DeWalt or Milwaukee is recommended for best results. Remember, any corded 3/8'' or 1/2'' drill will power this auger.
This heavy duty bulb and garden auger features a thick, hardened steel cutter blade at the start of the spiral to provide a superior cutting edge for digging in harder soil like clay. Like all Custom Auger Garden Augers, the thicker 3/8'' shaft does have flats on the end to provide a 'seat' so you can get a good grip on it when you tighten your drill chuck.
The heavy duty garden auger by Custom Auger Systems is designed to last longer and perform better under less than ideal conditions. Always wear your safety goggles when using the auger and always know where your electric and gas lines are located.
HELPFUL HINTS
Make sure the flats on the auger shaft line up with the flats in the drill chuck, before tightening the chuck securely. You have to look closely when you chuck up on the auger to achieve this.
The auger will spin on top of the ground and not penetrate soil if your drill is in reverse gear. The auger will not seem to dig at all if the drill is in reverse.
Hold the auger straight up and down when digging soil. Don't use the auger as a pry bar.
Use the lowest possible gear setting on your drill and hold the drill with both hands.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Worked for me!,
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This review is from: Garden Auger Bulb Planter 2.75" x 24" Heavy Duty
I had been trying to buy an auger locally for the past couple of seasons and couldn't find one. Either they 'weren't in yet' or they 'just sold out of them'. Found this auger on Amazon and it looked sturdy enough. It was delivered fast in a size appropriate box. It has three flat spots for your drill bit to clamp on and not spin. It is a robust design at the bit end of the tool too. I drilled about 70+ holes this weekend to plant small annuals. I'm looking forward to using it again in the fall to plant bulbs.
As far as price is concerned... I have a tool chest full of expensive yet appreciated tools. I would say that relative to the other tools I have this one is worth the money. Well designed, well build, and it is tough enough to withstand rocks, cut though roots, and me abusing it to drill oversized holes. As far as a drill... I used an old heavy duty Craftsman electric drill. The auger tested that drill to its limits and drained its speed to a halt with most every hole. The drill got hot enough that I had to put on a glove to hold on to it. The point is you'll need a drill that is as robust as this auger. As far as using it... it works great. In my flower bed there are parts that have great soil and the auger cut through it like butter. There are other parts that have clay right under the top soil and the auger performed great, but took some muscle to hold on to the drill and work the tool. That's were the robustness of the tool comes in handy. Any auger can drill a hole effortlessly in perfect loamy and rock free soil. This auger stood up to clay, roots, and rocks. The best part is that it cut the time to plant by more than half.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
You won't be disappointed.,
By Mr Tweedy (Cornfield County, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Garden Auger Bulb Planter 2.75" x 24" Heavy Duty
I bought the auger to install termite bait stations in my thick gumbo soil. The company makes a "normal" duty version that is about $10 cheaper, but the heavy duty version has a cutting wedge that is well worth the extra expense. It cuts through small roots with ease. I used a cordless 3/8" 18V drill and wouldn't recommend using the auger with anything less powerful. The auger screw is 1/16" thick coated metal and does not flex. It's a rugged product that is built to last. Delivery was in 3 days!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This Thing Is Awesome,
By Peter Byron (Bristol, CT United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Garden Auger Bulb Planter 2.75" x 24" Heavy Duty
It's a true joy when a piece of equipment exceeds ones expectations. I planted 100 bulbs in my faux meadow in a morning. Then my wife drilled holes and planted another 50 in a bed in the afternoon. In one area the soil is quite gravelly with lots of rocks. This thing pulled the rocks, some as big as potatoes, right up. In the other area the soil was once woodland with lots of roots - no problem. The only consideration is to make sure the auger is positioned in the drill chuck properly - the flat parts aligning to make sure it doesn't slip - and that the chuck is tight. I can see where if it slipped too many times it might ruin the auger. But once it's tight, digging doesn't seem to bother it at all. It's more likely I'll burn out my electric drill than ruin this sturdy piece of garden equipment. I'll never have to get down on my knees with a garden trowel to dig a hole again. Yippee.
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