Installing fence post holes

[sotal]

His 1st statement was to keep costs as low as possible, your own time costs nothing unless you have a job to do.

It is a funny one as I'm extremely busy, however I quite enjoy doing things like this because it is very different to my regular job. There is also no rush to get it done, so I can spend a few hours each weekend for a few months to get it done.

I would like to have something that will do the job, so when posts need replacing in the future, I have the equipment ready.

I may well enquire though on the cost of a local contractor, if it isn't massively expensive it may be worth it.

 

[Odds]

It is a funny one as I'm extremely busy, however I quite enjoy doing things like this because it is very different to my regular job. There is also no rush to get it done, so I can spend a few hours each weekend for a few months to get it done.

I would like to have something that will do the job, so when posts need replacing in the future, I have the equipment ready.

I may well enquire though on the cost of a local contractor, if it isn't massively expensive it may be worth it.

The cost of labour isn't cheap. I usually factor in 20% on the cost of doing a job if i have to get someone to do it. If you aren't in a rush then just dig 'em out as and when you can.

 

[foxhole]

Ta.

Do you use a drill with a two-hand handlebar?

What are the yellow things?

No , yellow items are for cleaning bit.

 

[JohnD]

I have one of these lumps (possibly the older model). Do you think it would drill a 100mm posthole?

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Where did you get the borer?

 

[BlueLoo]

Mark your posts out and then use (hire?) the auger to drill the holes.
If you have a **** drill, hire one of them as well (i doubt the 450w B&Q special will be man enough lol). Think HIlti.

After a few holes, you will get an idea of the lay of the land. If it is rocky, you may get knowhere.
If it is soft, you might be flying.
When you hit a significant obsticle, don't try to drill past it, just move onto the next hole.
This will mean you have x holes you can use straight away and y attempts which need further work.
If Y is significant, then you can hire a contractor to knock them in.

 

[JohnD]

(i doubt the 450w B&Q special will be man enough lol).

My cheapy is 1500W and nearly as heavy as me.

 

[foxhole]

I have one of these lumps (possibly the older model). Do you think it would drill a 100mm posthole?

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Order online at Screwfix.com. Supplied with a 9-piece accessory kit, this Titan TTB278SDS SDS Plus drill comes complete with everything you need to put its impressive power straight to work. The accessory kit contains five drill bits, ranging from 6mm-14mm, and two chisels in flat and point...

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Where did you get the borer?

I used mine with 18v cordless dewalt .Ground was soft . They are also very effective at mixing sand/ cement in bucket quantities , about 30 secs .

 

[JohnD]

I used mine with 18v cordless dewalt .Ground was soft . They are also very effective at mixing sand/ cement in bucket quantities , about 30 secs .

Where did you get the borer?

 

[sotal]

Mark your posts out and then use (hire?) the auger to drill the holes.
If you have a **** drill, hire one of them as well (i doubt the 450w B&Q special will be man enough lol). Think HIlti.

After a few holes, you will get an idea of the lay of the land. If it is rocky, you may get knowhere.
If it is soft, you might be flying.
When you hit a significant obsticle, don't try to drill past it, just move onto the next hole.
This will mean you have x holes you can use straight away and y attempts which need further work.
If Y is significant, then you can hire a contractor to knock them in.

I've got a big SDS cordless Makita plus a couple of smaller Makita combi drills.


I was looking at a petrol two handled auger at £185, not much more than £1 per post and could probably resell it after.

Seems better value than hiring especially if I'm going to do it over many days.

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Any thoughts?

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

You'll definitely get a good return though you might have to be a little patient it's a slightly niche device, it all comes down to the ground conditions, you'll know after the first few posts ....