Post hole diggers are an excellent choice to make if you want to plant a tree or build or place a solid fence. Below we’ll go over the different types of post hole diggers and how to use them, if you are unsure about anything always ask a professional before attempting to use one yourself.

If you have no experience with this kind of machinery or if you have never worked on a job like this before that requires the use of a post hole digger, I suggest you ask an expert for advice before you buy post hole digger. It is easier and hassle free to have an expert explain different types and which one will help handle the job and finish your home improvements in a quicker, better pace. Most can give you a quote over an email or the phone, you can also find many professionals listed in your Yellow Pages or you can also do a quick search online to find a supplier near you.

First let’s go over a few types of post hole diggers. There are so many available on the market these days, it’s hard to know which one is right for you. The first one is the manual type post hole digger and it comes equipped with handles and a pair of blades. It is inserted into the ground to remove soil and dig a hole (you should repeat this action until you feel like the hole has become large enough for your needs). The next is the auger type and it is excellent for doing the job quickly, efficiently and it’s user friendly. This kind of post hole digger creates bigger and deeper holes all while being very precise.

There is one set back to this digger however and that is that you cannot adjust the drill bits size; you can only manually change them so you can only dig the same sized hole with one device.

So let’s get on to know how to start using a post hole digger. You first need to take a soil analysis – this will help you make an informed decision as to what post hole digger you should be using. Another step you should take is to wait for rainfall before digging or wet the ground where you wish to dig with a hose to soften the soil and make it easier to dig through. The next is to take your post hole digger and penetrate the soil by using the open post hole diggers metal blades that look like jaws. You want to repeat this action several times to establish a well carved out hole. Move the dirt about 20-40 centimeters away from the hole so it doesn’t fall back in and then continue on with deepening the hole.

Next, when you feel that you are satisfied with the depth of the hole you just dug, you can go ahead and use the level bottom post to flatten the surface at the bottom of the hole. You should always consider what kind of soil it is you are dealing with – if the soil is really super hard with lots of rocks you should consider using a more heavy duty post hole digger or consult with a professional about what is right for your soil.