Our Secrets to Digging Fence Post Holes in Rocky Ground

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ก.พ. 2021
  • Today we show you our secrets to building fence in some of the most annoying ground there is to work in: old riverbed. Digging fence post holes in round river rock and sand can be a nightmare, but these tips and tricks will have you turning out beautiful fence post holes in no time. We also explain why we never use post-hole diggers and show you our ultimate weapon for digging in bad soil!
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  • @SWiFence
    @SWiFence  3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Make sure you watch to the end so you don’t miss the bonus tip at

  • @ArieteArmsRAMLITE
    @ArieteArmsRAMLITE 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Spoiler: add water and bentonite in the way they show at the end of the video. You need expensive machinery and an adapted cast auger with rebar welded onto flat surfaces for extra grip.

  • @zucobandit2890
    @zucobandit2890 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    No offense but does it really take 4 & 1/2 minutes before you start digging? I could have done the entire video in that time...

  • @augenbutter
    @augenbutter 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    not a cheap solution

  • @26Testy
    @26Testy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ok…but what about those of us that don’t have expensive giant drills to cheat nature with?

  • @richardthomas1566
    @richardthomas1566 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    If your not a fence guy this is why you work extra hours at your job and pay a pro.

  • @user-qs1sg7tu4i

    So what do you do when it's nothing but rock? I just bought a house that's basically built on a beach. Need a fence for our dog. I did one hole by hand (2 hours) and need another 50. Rocks range from 3/4 inch up to 8 inches

  • @felishiadarling
    @felishiadarling 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well, I would love to use an auger and tractor, but, don’t have one.

  • @andyallen7509
    @andyallen7509 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Hats off to you my friend. That looks insanely difficult and expensive. That perfectly illustrates why the Brits, Scots, Irish often use stone fences. Pick it up, stack it up. No digging. Well done!

  • @brandyjupiter7785
    @brandyjupiter7785 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where I moved to two years ago I joke that rocks really alive and reproduce, looks like you have it just as bad.

  • @plummetplum
    @plummetplum 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was ready with my spade to learn something.....and then the massive auger turns up....ah ok maybe not 😄😄

  • @winstonsmith3685
    @winstonsmith3685 3 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    Secrets for digging in rocky ground:

  • @mikethallheimer7163
    @mikethallheimer7163 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Best trick yet. I’ve been building fence for 23 years and this is an honest and straight forward solution for rocky conditions. We don’t usually have to deal with this type of ground but occasionally find spots near rivers or places that there were once rivers. I’m definitely keeping this one as an ace up my sleeve. Good job fellas. Also to all the critics in the comments, fence building is a very lucrative business. Bobcats or other skid steers are a must for companies that want to keep there employees production level consistent. Just a drop in the bucket for a busy company. Keep up the good work.

  • @workisfun...2438
    @workisfun...2438 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It's cool to see how to tackle this in different parts of the country. Been around the fence business since I was knee high to a grasshopper in the Midwest. Blessed we don't have to deal with that on a regular basis. Keep up the good work!

  • @davindawson6964
    @davindawson6964 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I just discovered this channel when I was looking up some forgotten "know-hows." because I'm not fencing anymore, but I have a big fence project for my new job and I'm a little rusty. Never thought I'd say this but watching these videos is ACTUALLY invigorating. It's an interesting concept to watch how other people do things similarly and differently. Also, I like how y'all use humor and editing to make these videos less stale haha.

  • @ibfgarage9365
    @ibfgarage9365 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Fellow fence guy here, this is an awesome tip and I can't wait to try it out! Thanks for sharing 👍 I'm subscribing!

  • @DaleDirt
    @DaleDirt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hey man , I used up one hole day digging 9 holes in the same kind of rocky soil . This is a game changer for me . Thank you Sir .

  • @jakebrown9829
    @jakebrown9829 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    We have a small fence business in Oregon and have the same auger setup. We often run into the exact same issue. But now I have a solution. Thanks for the tips!

  • @nedflanders6433
    @nedflanders6433 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some areas in Oklahoma where I'm at have very similar soil but what often saves us here is the high clay content which acts just like your water and bentonite trick. Good informative video. Interesting stuff.

  • @jgm9927
    @jgm9927 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I grew up on a ranch in SD. I've been digging post holes for more yrs than I care to think about.