Post hole diggers

[Vespasian]

yea, most holes I seem to dig seem to be on a bed of hardcore... I aught really invest in a hydraulic jack as much as anything else... Ordinarily I take a post hole digger, a trenching spade a long iron bar and a swear box....

[Goaty]

Whichever brand you choose, make sure they are the sort you push inwards to close rather than pulling out as they are much easier to use.

 

I have a set made by an old firm in West Yorkshire. Can't think of the name.

[scbk]

Does depend what size posts you're putting in and what depth, some post holers are narrow and short (roughneck), some are wider and longer (Eliza tinsley etc)

[Fenland]

I have a set made by an old firm in West Yorkshire. Can't think of the name.

 

Probably these guys..The Original Hand Tool Manufacturer - Carters

 

Other recommendation would be Fencing Tools, Drivall Electric Fencing Tools

[gnfencer]

Are drivall not out of business now?

[Goaty]

Yes that's right Fenland They are big capacity, not suited to really narrow holes, but then I'd use an auger.

 

And yes gnfencer drivall been gone a year, for some reason they can't shut the website down and the phone number is still live to another company that's fed up of the calls.

[phil123]

Thanks for the replies guys. I've settled for a pair of all steel faithful ones as mentioned Further above, I'm using them Thursday so I'll let you know how I get on with them.

[phil123]

Little update on this for anyone interested, I'm very impressed with my Faithful All Steel Post Hole Diggers! they seem strong and well built and are heavy enough to use without loosening up the ground first yet are light enough to use all day. I would definitely recommend them.