Seymour AUA2 Adjustable Auger Wood Handle

by Seymour

Product Features

• General purpose design for use in a variety of soils
• Steel blades are riveted to tough malleable iron yoke
• Steel shaft with a welded steel tee handle
• Adjustable
• Will bore holes of varying diameters

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.9 x 46.5 inches ; 9.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00002N8OE
• Item model number: AUA2
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,766 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #4 in Patio, Lawn & Garden > Plants & Planting > Gardening Tools > Post Hole Diggers

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Digging post holes has never been easier than with the Seymour adjustable auger. The 21-inch hard-maple cross handle gives you the leverage you need to turn the auger with ease in a variety of soils. Boring 6-, 7-, or 8-inch holes is accomplished by adjusting the yoke, which is secured into position with a locking bolt. The high-quality construction features heavy-gauge steel blades riveted to the cast-iron yoke and a steel tee welded to a high-tensile steel tubular shaft.

Product Description

Seymour aua2 adjustable auger wood handle

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works like a charm, May 6, 2010

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Eric C. Brown - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Seymour AUA2 Adjustable Auger Wood Handle (Lawn & Patio)

I recommend this auger over non-adjustable types. It can be adjusted between 6", 7" and 8" diameter holes. You never want a wider hole than necessary, as it filling it in (especially with concrete) is a lot more work with bigger holes (remember, the volume to be filled grows with the SQUARE of the growth in the diameter -- radius, actually). Also, if you are setting posts in bare ground, the smaller hole leaves the post closer to undisturbed earth, which is stronger than the dirt you fill and tamp in.

But sometimes you need bigger holes (bigger posts or heavier footings).

What do you want to do, own more than one auger? Get this one and effectively have three.

I wish it was adjustable to even wider and narrower diameters.

Let me say this in general about augers -- I can see no reason why anyone would prefer the "clamshell" post hole digger to an auger. The auger works much better (especially as the hole gets deeper) and it's a lot easier, too. The big-box home improvement shops only seem to stock the clamshells, though.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great tool, February 11, 2011

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RTP - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Seymour AUA2 Adjustable Auger Wood Handle (Lawn & Patio)

Great item. Worked very well digging post holes in clay. Fast digging and the dirt comes out easier than I thought it would. It's a lot easier to use than a conventional post hole digger. If you're digging deep holes there's some bending, but if that's a problem you can screw a short piece of 3/4 inch pipe and a collar between the handle and the digger head. It's well made, sturdy, and makes the job easier. All tools should be this good. And it's made in America.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Dig it, November 15, 2010

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Warren L. Boer (Sedalia, MO, US) - See all my reviews

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Had looked for one of these for some time so much easier than reg post digger. Already earned its keep! a little tough when trying to dig in rocky soil but still well worth it.