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@doolittlegeorge

3 жыл бұрын

Be really nice as a tractor attachment at "tractor attachment scale." Plant entire Forests, dramatically increase the growth prospects for every type of tree and bush imaginable. Eliminates the need for hydraulic fluid and *typical fuel*(battery instead of diesel.) Use your tractor as a power supply mechanism for keep the battery at a constant state of charge and from a simple hand held to commercial grade. 25 gallons of diesel might last a full season ... but again as an attachment "in case of dramatic battery degradation." If the battery lasts for a decade or more without permanent impairment could definitely change the game for all sorts of activities well beyond gardening to shall we call it "True Homesteading" where a single tool has a multitude of uses. (flood control, post hole, foundation work, "ditch witch" etc etc)

@royclark307

3 жыл бұрын

@@doolittlegeorge C My Comment Local Farm'rs Here Be Using for Years put in FENCES Etc But Tractor Need 2 Have Attachment To Use W/Them

@unmanaged

3 жыл бұрын

how long did the battery last?

@royclark307

3 жыл бұрын

@@unmanaged If Ur Ask'n ME BATTERY = Powers Tractor Engine As Back Then Original 1's Be AUGER BITS N Attached Direct To Tractor transmission = POWERED BY ENGINE Bits R Available All Sizes N as Long As Made UnLess Longer Needed if was Had 2 CUSTOM ORDER

@ptravers9077

3 жыл бұрын

I have one of these well not this one I have auger bits in three sizes .. I got them from menards but most big box stores have them .... they are great the good loose soil around the hole

Try it on a soil that has clay dirt and than I’ll belive it.

@Jcccc777

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah a jackhammer works for mine🤣

@rustyshackleford4668

3 жыл бұрын

I just used a truckload of dynamite to dig 6 fence post holes in my Ga clay. Still only got 6” deep.....

@miketresham4783

3 жыл бұрын

Try wetting the clay.

@TimeSurfer206

3 жыл бұрын

I use a pressure washer for digging postholes in clay. ETA: And a Shop-Vac.

@Jcccc777

3 жыл бұрын

@@TimeSurfer206 whaaaat? Does that take forever?

I like the design and I can see the usefulness of a small auger. However, I can get an auger bit for my 20v drill for much less. I don't want a singular tool that uses a proprietary battery platform. I can get a bit for my 20v drill and have more power and extra batteries that I can swap out when my battery runs out of juice.

@rkivuti

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. I just got a 2 ft auger from Lowe’s for $ 30 hook it to my drill and boom done.

@ptravers9077

3 жыл бұрын

I have been using one of those bits for awhile now they are great .. only a sucker would buy a tool like the one in the video ... anyone with some knowledge would go to a home improvement store and buy one like you said .. they are great bits .. I dug a egress for the basement window 5 ft deep 6 wide and 7 long the first day made it no where second day I used that bit and my drill .. it was done the second day .. very useful tool

@ranger175a2w

3 жыл бұрын

I agree 100% with the 20 volt drill & lesser expensive auger idea. However little old ladies might not think that way & just opt for the roto-shovel for simplicity.

@mindofmadness5593

3 жыл бұрын

Yup. Have what looks to be the same Auger and it fits my Ryobi. Doesn't have the little shovel but, watch the video and see-it's of little or no use.

@ptravers9077

3 жыл бұрын

@@Bob.Jenkins why wouldn't it be a good idea I set my torque and hit the ground giving it more as needed. You even said it your self .. if a person has a drill of any type they should all know to adjust the torque before using it .. or just get a impact witch will clutch out when twisting...

I like the fact it creates a fine loose soil for backfill. It would be nice if it had a long extension handle like a shovel.

@SilverCymbal

3 жыл бұрын

I saw that they are making a big one that you stand up with. If that thing really works, it would be amazing fot big shrubs and even full size fence posts.

@dinavoutour7796

3 жыл бұрын

Agree! A long handle would be nice but it will be very handy for my raised bed garden!!!

@dinavoutour7796

3 жыл бұрын

Wow just read the follow up post! Will look for it too!!!

@CheaddakerT.Snodgrass

3 жыл бұрын

@HomesliceDrummer Who doesn't love a 1/2 inch chick after all.

@mekko1413

3 жыл бұрын

@HomesliceDrummer This is what i was about to add. Been using this for years to plant St. Augustine plugs. Maybe its more of a lawn care thing and the gardeners miss it due to KZread's algo. Although the shovel portion did look liked it helped throw the dirt out of the hole a bit better, but I enjoy the power of an actual drill instead of the little 12v this one has.

I don't see the difference in this tool and a regular cordless drill and auger drilling holes.

@TheBigBigSean

3 жыл бұрын

$10 auger bit is all you need.

@jimmyr1683

3 жыл бұрын

True. Save some money

@billvojtech5686

3 жыл бұрын

I just used an auger bit in a drill to plant 100 Norway spruce seedlings. The soil was clay. The bit would grab and drill in from time to time and the bit would stop spinning, so the drill would suddenly start to try to spin and almost broke my wrist a few times. This thing seems to have an auto shut off to stop things like that from happening. I'd definitely give this a try rather than use the auger in a drill.

@Starbuckin

3 жыл бұрын

@@billvojtech5686 Get a drill that has a torque limiter or use an impact.

@DrEdSoriano

3 жыл бұрын

@@Starbuckin I used an impact drill; still had issues with the auger spinning in the drill no matter how much I tightened it.

Buy a auger at your hardware store and use your drill , works for me

I live in the land of "Potato Rocks" a.k.a. Rhode Island. I've killed gas-powered augers trying to dig holes. We've resigned ourselves to using a 60lb digging bar and a long-handled shovel.

I'll just make one that will attach to my big Makita wrist breaker.

It seems like something more universal that you could use with any drill would be better

@nickfotopoulos5323

3 жыл бұрын

You can buy an auger bit that will fit any drill for $10 any any hardware store or amazon. Your drill is probably more powerful than this thing and it's way easier to hold on to with it's L shaped handle. The only thing you are missing is that stupid shovel piece that doesn't seem to be doing anything. At first I thought it helped stabilize the bit when you start the hole, but it didn't seem to do much of anything. Most auger bits you buy have the end of the bit stick out a few inches past the blades at the end so you can center your hole and stabilize the bit while digging.

@CubbyTech

3 жыл бұрын

And not cost an obscene $124 !! Ouch

Good thing you had that Kubota to haul that thing around. Lol

a bought a drill bit that works the same way. Love it for breaking up compacted soil for planting grass-seed. Great for digging holes for bushes too.

It's pretty cool, but why not have a longer handle like a normal shovel so you don't have to bend down?

@thankyou9085

3 жыл бұрын

Its like they solves one problem but made another one, i rather just use a regular shovel bending down a lot takes a toll on your back

@christophercombs5977

3 жыл бұрын

Yup never dig a hole again, but break your back because we want you to suffer

@biffwalls56

3 жыл бұрын

1st thing I thought

@wesleyjohnston5782

3 жыл бұрын

They do make a larger version www.rotoshovel.com/max/

Looks Good. Although i doubt the amount of torque from such a small battery. I'd be happier buying a add on for a more powerful drill.

Looks like a pretty good tool. I prefer the power planter line and my dewalt drill. I already owned the drill and the power planter is very heavy duty. Thanks

It’s definitely a sponsorship

That soil looks pretty lightbanc easy to dig,wonder how good it would be on my compacted silt

I could see them coming out with a beefier version with a handle for standing up. I have back problems that limit how much digging I can do in a day and I love flower gardening.. This looks great for me. Thanks!

I don’t understand the difference between this and my $15 3” 2-foot auger drill bit that I just attach to my power drill. The shovel obviously isn’t included in my setup but the auger does all the work. Planted all of my annuals this year with the drill & auger bit and did the exact same thing essentially...

@todaywelearned

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the exact same thing. I have the same thing you do, and this seems to work no better (or worse) than that does but it’s 10x the price

Looks pretty good for soft soils. For the soil type in my area, hardpan with rocks and boulders, a jackhammer is needed. Maybe use the auger with a Milwaukee Hole Hawg,

This is a great tool to have if you don’t own any hand drills. If you own handrills, then there are plenty augers you can get in a big box store.

I love it. Gonna buy one!!!

I use something similar with my 18-volt cordless drill so easy to dig holes, love it

For years I used a special giant auger bit for cordless drills to plant plants. Had the idea to use it one day to loosen soil when I was digging holes for wooden posts. It worked beautifully. 😂

That's a cool tool looks like it works better than I thought it would.. Be great for anybody that does landscaping in plants a lot of flowers and little bushes

Dis video just showed me what to do with an auger bit and a drill for planting tomatoes. Thanks..

The only reason this would be nicer to have than just the auger bit on a regular drill is the fact it can go deeper than it could with a regular drill so you could potentially dig post holes with it. If they had an extension handle for it, then boom.

Try this anywhere in the Pacific Northwest especially Washington you'll hit a rock 3 in into the ground that you aren't going to get out for another week. And did I mention that there's several more of those just lurking beneath the surface.

I love the way you say auger. Oggahh! Reminds me of home.

great video, however the tool would be better served by having a SDS chuck or keyed chuck & not that cheap looking hand tighten chuck that after a bit of use will more than likely be impossible to loosen or tighten at some point. otherwise the tool seems great for the green thumb types.

Hola mister silver cymbal... thank you for your review about this tool I know is for light duty but still a good tool to have around... I really appreciate reviews like this... Gracias!!! Have a great weekend 05-23 -2021

The lengths mankind will go to avoid a shovel are extraordinary

@randygreen007

3 жыл бұрын

Work smarter not harder mentality I reckon. Might be handy for an elderly person that doesn’t want to stop gardening.

@markgriffiths3630

3 жыл бұрын

@@randygreen007 there is nothing smarter about that tool then that of a spade

Hmmmm nice... I need this with an extension.

I would need to see it on Missouri clay before I’d buy.

@DK-gq7qe

3 жыл бұрын

Down in texas. With red clay. I got an auger on amazon for like 12-15 bucks. Hooker it up to my corded drill as a bit. Did alright. Shovel better

@pulaski1

3 жыл бұрын

Same in central NC - the clay here is like digging candle wax when it's damp and like concrete when it dries out.

@lindboknifeandtool

3 жыл бұрын

There’s systems that use a pressure washer to cut into the ground, and a suction point to suck out the mud. Forgot what it’s called. Might not work as planned considering the fissures I heard about in NC.

Perfect father's day gift for my dad!!

Lol you haven’t tried Texas soil yet, it’s know to be related with concrete

@kevinwaycaster

3 жыл бұрын

Precisely! I’m in Georgia where we have red clay. No one uses a shovel here unless it’s in a garden with lose soil. Shovels are for debris removal. Digging is done with a pick or maul. Might as well focus the marketing in other states

@artguti1551

3 жыл бұрын

I used the Lowes Bulb Auger drill bit and my Ryobi Cordless drill....I drilled out 8 post holes for my fence with ease in red clay. Just take your time

@artguti1551

3 жыл бұрын

Oh...and I live in Houston TX!!!

Thanks for such helpful tool.

Looks Productive 👏

Seems better then just the generic plant drill auger bit.

@SilverCymbal

3 жыл бұрын

They figured something out with that shield for sure!

@meadowviewlawncarellc8079

3 жыл бұрын

@@SilverCymbal yeah that seems to make all the difference!

Be cool if they made a trigger version, bigger battery with a extended shovel length to do standing up for larger plants.

I just have augers I can chuck into a cordless drill. They are nice for planting bulbs. Really nice.

If that survives an actual rocky area, then I'll be impressed

If I had such a soft soil like this I would dig with my bare hands

I bought a 4”x25” long spiral Auger for my 18V DEWALT drill for $33 bucks off Amazon. Used it to dig holes in my medium hard clay yard, and works great for me. I can’t imagine this small 12 volt setup would be any better. I would just use a hand trowel for this soft soil in this video.

Glad you got some use out of that. I have to say I REALLY like the auger bit fit for my Milwaukee Hole Hawg. Plus the kickback protection and 90 degree angle helps. It's beefy, but super powerful.

Just buy an attachment for your drill.

I thought the thumbnail said "never die again".....I was intrigued to see how this device would help me in COD/Real life so I clicked. Despite the disappointment - thanks for the info!

Interesting. Would like one with larger auger bits for post hole digging. Q: Can an impact wrench or other tool use auger bits? 🤔

@VC-Toronto

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, they sell them. Search for Bulb Auger or Garden Auger.

@Pallidus_Rider

3 жыл бұрын

@@VC-Toronto most helpful. 👍 Hardest part is knowing keywords for search.

I've purchased the rotating bit a few years ago. It attaches to my drill, and does exactly what this tool on the video does.

Oh hells yeah! I'm going to use this to dig for clams!

BEAUTIFUL HOSTAS MY GUY. WHAT A PLANT. WHAT A GUY. WHAT A LIFE.

My yard is a crossroad of underground utilities plus the large sandstone rocks & debris . The yard has been mapped but I run the metal detector over it first as a cautionary measure.

I have a drill and bought an auger bit for 10 bucks. Does the same job just doesn't have the guard and it can do deeper holes since it has a longer shaft. You don't realize how handy one is until you have to own one

Dude that's badass. True gamechanger. I wish I had a few of those in a bigger size when I was landscaping. Alabama sandstone is the worst ti dig in and I did so much digging with the landscape company I used to tell peopke I dug holes professionally. Jealous I dont have one

This looks cool

Pretty cool. Kicks a lot of dirt around but nice for small jobs. 👍

Has to be a sponsor, this was the lightest, loosest "dirt" I've ever seen

plenty of drill auger attachments out their , most have a shovel that that replaces the drill handle and has a collar ring attachment

I totally dig this tool.

I just need the attachment for my drill lol

Even with a power tool doing the digging for you, those holes were pretty crooked !🤣 A pick and shovel can make those holes better 😏

This was pretty neat

What next, the electric fork?

I have been using a augar bit with a 20- dewalt with I drill bit adapter

It would be broken within 10 minutes of use here in North East Pennsylvania. The ground here is way to hard and the rocks range from pebbles to boulders.

@PeterGrace2013

3 жыл бұрын

Not sure how the soil differs in the northeast vs. southeast PA, but we have two garden auger bits, one smaller one like this one and a larger one for gallon pots and they both cut through our rocky clay very well. I use a cheaper ryobi hammer drill with the side handle to help hold the sucker because those auger bits definitely want to fling you around if you hit a rock. They have saved us a ton of time with bulb planting. I'd suggest giving it a try with one of the cheaper auger bits on amazon if you're curious before investing in a purpose-made tool like this which i'm sure comes at a premium. Just go easy, because if you're wailing on the throttle when an auger hits a rock you're dislocating your shoulder. That's one positive of silver cymbal's reviewed product, the auto-stop sounds like a shoulder-saver.

Although its a cool tool for 1/3 the price can use a Pro Plugger for most small plantings. No battery or charging needed :)

@SilverCymbal

3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes low tech is not a bad thing! But I have to admit after using this I would have planted more bulbs and day lillies with it than I did by hand. I just ran out of steam.

@Striperman

3 жыл бұрын

@@SilverCymbal lol true

For an old man like me - a longer handle would certainly help.

"Charge up dem battries, Martha, the horse dun just up an' died."

I'd take off that shovel part, don't see it do anything other than inhibit the tool from going in that direction

@unmanaged

3 жыл бұрын

The shovel part pushes the dirt out of the hole if you have ever used and auger it makes it easier to use

@JoseMartinez-nm7ht

3 жыл бұрын

@@unmanaged I use an auger every year in the spring to plant my veggie garden. And actually it will do the opposite of what you're saying. If you pull the auger out while it's spinning, it will pull the dirt out and fling it in all directions, I guess it can act as a shield if it's facing you. But maybe you can explain how to use that shovel thing since I never used an auger with that attachment.

@JoseMartinez-nm7ht

3 жыл бұрын

@@unmanaged 1:30 you can see what I mean, it's just a shield against flinging dirt at you, look at the spread of the dirt.

Interesting product. I was recently thinking about projects I want to do when I finally get some acreage and I was lamenting the fact there isn't a good solution between regular shovels and small bobcat style excavators. This is pretty close, I just wish it had a longer handle so you could use it without crouching.

@johnjingleheimersmith9259

3 жыл бұрын

There's a larger version coming out in a few months

I used a similar device about 30 years ago to plant daffodils along a motorway grass margin. Its called an auger drill, they have existed for centuries, nothing new, the fact that it now has an electrical drive mechanism does not set it apart as a new invention.

Could this tool be used to trench?

It needs to be a LOT longer. No way would my back put up with all of that bending!

@Grand-Massive

3 жыл бұрын

Its meant to replace a gardening trowel not an actual full length shovel

Looks cool, it would be cooler if it accepted other 18v drill battery brands, and if it had a longer handle attachment so you didn’t have to stoop over to drill.

Pretty cool do they offer a longer handle 🤔? I'm very lazy 😆

Man, you have the coolest toys! I love it.

People in 1921: I use muscles for everything. People in 2021: I use batteries in everything, because my estrogen levels are off the charts.

hammer drill with a spade usually works get dirty rocks and sand

It seems like it may actually require diggers hotline call as it’s not probably hand digging and would easily sever a fiber optic drop

The ultimate tool for the bone idle!

Nice video SC! How much more efficient can it be then a bulb bit attached to a screw-gun? What is the cost for their kit?it’s always good to have a new tool!!

@SkibroDuck

3 жыл бұрын

There back ordered, 137.

You produce excellent quality content.

Yeah, that's definitely a game changer for personal gardening. Didn't expect it to work that well, though I hope it lasts one or two years at least.

@VC-Toronto

3 жыл бұрын

The tool likely will, getting replacement batteries a different story.

It works like a regular auger bit. But the shovel keeps the user from getting sprayed with dirt, making it very user friendly.

@toddh6234

3 жыл бұрын

I would just use a long auger bit to prevent strain on the back. A card board box of a 2 liter soda bottle cut in half could be used to contain the dirt while the hole is being dug.

Just start shoveling 2 hours after it stopped raining. The the rain always loosens the dirt.

It also emits snowflakes from the back whilst making a tiny hole😆

I would dig that hole in 1 step of my shovel. All of my ground has rocks.

I love ALL THIS STUFF! 💪

I have something similar. It's a auger that attaches to a drill. It doesn't have the shovel attachment to it but it works similar. I've been using it on and off for a year now and it works great. I definitely would consider buying one of these.

@SilverCymbal

3 жыл бұрын

Those augers can be useful. The shield on the side of this makes this really effective. It bits into the soil as it digs. I was also surprised that the tool being straight is easier for tis. You don't lose control of it and you can use two hands.

12 volts for something requiring that much torque is absurd!

@tessseract

3 жыл бұрын

That was my first thought as well,

@fatillacing4131

3 жыл бұрын

Uh, car starter? It's all about current and gearing.

This looks like back pain.

I wonder how deep it would go. 36-48"?

It stops not so much about burning out the motor....it is to prevent injury to your hands, wrists and arms. Years ago I used a 1/2" drill with a hole saw to drill a 4" ruff in for a toilet. The drill did not have a slip chuck and I fractured small bones in my hand. The hole saw grabbed a nail and the drill and my hand/wrist kept spinning. You could break the soil with any slip chuck drill, auger bit with extensions then easily scoop out the dirt as well.

@SilverCymbal

3 жыл бұрын

That is a very good point. That totally makes sense. That is the issue with augers and cordless drills have crazy torque without any ability to stop.

Someone needs to build one that is just a chuck mounted one or even one for an angle grinder. I dont need more stand alone cordless tools, but I could use this as an attachment for my cordless tools.

Well that soil looked fairly easy to work anyway. Try it on a heavily compacted soil full of shale. If it chews through that, then I’ll be impressed.

hi, I am using my impact drill with a bit that is similar to this tool and has been driving some holes in my garden and it is not that effective, and my impact drive is like 600 watt and definitely more powerful than this 12V tool but it is not producing good results, is it about the round cover with comes with product?

@stoweman34

3 жыл бұрын

You need to use a regular drill, not an impact driver. The clutch on the impact driver is going to cut out way too soon.

I hope they sell only the attachment because I have already a drill and not very excited to get another similar one just for one function.

@walterbennett8032

3 жыл бұрын

You can buy auger bits that are very similar at Home Depot or Amazon that you just put in your cordless drill.

Very lucky to have that Kubota buggy to transport it.

That thing is pretty darn cool. Saved to my list so I can order it later.

Awesome. Now I got this dirt everywhere in my mulch

I just bought one at the National Hardware Show. I can't wait to use it.