Customer Reviews

Tanaka Replacement Part # 745203 BIT EARTH BULB 3x24"

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When I was younger, I happily used 1-person gas powered auger with 8" and 10" bits. I no longer have the strength to operate that contraption. I purchased this which fits nicely into my 1/2" electric drill. Unlike some other heavily advertised "garden augers" this is a solid and substantial tool. I used it in both soft and hard soil conditions. Obviously, it worked harder and longer in rocky and soil with hard clay, but it got the job done.

I bough this two years ago and planted nearly 500 daffodil bulbs. I thought I could use my cordless 18v Bosch drill with it, and you could for a while, but after a few bulbs, you could tell it was allot of stress on the drill. I ended up borrowing a Very large electric drill from a friend, and this auger shined. It had some trouble with rocks, but any auger would. The quality is high though, and it was worthwhile getting the longer bit so you don't have to keep bending over. The three inch size was a bit of over kill in size. I do recommend this.

I was looking for an auger that could stand up to hard soil with an occasional potato-sized rock. The fist auger I purchased locally at a big-box store did not last very long. I ended up twisting it off with a battery powered drill. The Tanaka model is a heavy duty, well made auger. I used it in my Milwaukee Hole Hawg drill which has a gear reducer that allows for low speed operation and lots of torque. The down side is that if the auger hits a rock, it does not stall the drill so you have to be careful not to let the drill wrap you around it! The auger suffered no damage despite this kind of abuse. My wrists did not fair as well.

This is a very strong, solid Auger bit that has made planting in my garden much easier.