DIY Guru Auger (3″ x 12″)

$33.50

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DIY Guru Auger (3" x 12")

$33.50

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Not only can this garden drill auger bit make digging and planting in your garden much easier and more enjoyable, it also has what it takes to tackle many other jobs around your house. Mix paint, mortar, fertilizer or even cement in a snap. Because this hand-held hole digger fits most cordless drills, you’ll have the power to do the job practically anywhere.

Compatible Drill Drive Type(s):

Get The Perfect Auger For All Projects

This hand auger is great for getting those little jobs around the house done – like mixing gallons of paint, mortar, grass seed or fertilizer. You can plant bulbs or 3-inch potted plants while enjoying the flexibility to do countless other jobs, too. Even useful as a paint mixing auger, there’s plenty of projects this hand-held auger can do.

The DIY Guru Auger measures 3 inches in diameter by 12 inches long. It has been designed to leave a small amount of loose soil in the bottom of the hole when digging to help a new plant to start growing. The auger bit features rugged, 10-gauge flighting, a 3/8-inch non-slip hex drive, and it is painted a glossy black enamel. It also includes a 5/8-inch center shaft made completely from steel.

Our DIY auger hand-digging machine works with most cordless or electric drills. It’s easy to use too – just tighten the drill chuck to secure the auger and you’re ready to dig.

Need a drill for your new auger? Our DeWalt 996 drill works perfectly with this model.

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How to choose a drive type.

3/8 inch, 1/2 inch, or Tube Drive?

Most drills typically come in 2 chuck sizes: 3/8-inch or 1/2-inch. This measurement refers to the width of the connection point between the drill and auger (or drill bit). Most drills will display their size in the fine print on the side of the drill or drill chuck (see pictures). A 3/8 inch drill chuck will ONLY accommodate our 3/8 inch bit offerings. A ⅜ inch auger can function inside of a drill with a larger ½ inch chuck.

For best results, however, we advise against using a 3/8 inch auger with a 1/2 inch hex drive drill when digging in densely compacted soil as a 1/2 inch drill generally has much more torque and could result in damage to the smaller 3/8 inch hex.

Heavy Duty Digging

When you are digging through rough soil with small rocks or dense clay soil we strongly advise using a drill and auger with a 1/2-inch hex drive to increase safety and torque. Additionally the drill should have a minimum power rating of 18 volts or more. For digging wide or deep holes in dense soil a gas powerhead or drill with a 60V power rating is suggested. Most drills will show the power rating in fine print on the side of the drill or on the battery itself (see pictures). 60V cordless drills are generally safer than gas powered units as they include a clutch which prevents injuries. Gas powered units are usually absent of any such safety feature.

Tube Drives

Tube drives are designed for heavy duty applications. They are available for the larger auger sizes and are typically used by professional landscapers. A specialized drill or powerhead with a tube attachment must be purchased. A tube drive auger can be connected to a standard ½ drill chuck with the help of an adaptor.

Most drills come in 3/8 or 1/2 inch sizes.

Chuck size can sometimes be found on the chuck.

Chuck size and voltage can also be found on the the side of most drills.

Voltage or power ratings can be found on the battery unit.

Tube connection types are used by some high end drills and specialized powerheads.

The drill chuck, or drive, is the part of the drill where augers and other attachments are connected.

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