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I need to replace a few hundred feet of fence and that includes digging several new holes for the posts. I have rented them before, the "2 man Auger" and while they work well, I want to have one here for use whenever I get the motivation to do so.
There are all sorts for sale with a wide variety of prices. Most are brands that I have never heard of. I have a Honda mower, an Echo chain saw and weed eater because years of buying generics have often resulted in having to replace them too often.
There is an Echo unit withOUT an auger bit for $850! Several no-name units with augers for less than half of that. One kit on Amazon has a unit with 3 bits, gas can, ear muffs and other stuff for $299. I really want to buy a quality tool but $850 ???
Anyone recently bought one of these for their home use? I'm not looking to embark on a career of fence building but I do want something that will last. Whenever I retire, I may buy some property and need to add fencing. Who wants to rent and be on someone else's schedule for that?
There are all sorts for sale with a wide variety of prices. Most are brands that I have never heard of. I have a Honda mower, an Echo chain saw and weed eater because years of buying generics have often resulted in having to replace them too often.
There is an Echo unit withOUT an auger bit for $850! Several no-name units with augers for less than half of that. One kit on Amazon has a unit with 3 bits, gas can, ear muffs and other stuff for $299. I really want to buy a quality tool but $850 ???
Anyone recently bought one of these for their home use? I'm not looking to embark on a career of fence building but I do want something that will last. Whenever I retire, I may buy some property and need to add fencing. Who wants to rent and be on someone else's schedule for that?