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Seymour 21306 AU-S6 Iwan Auger with Hardwood Handle, 6" Diameter
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Shank Type | Straight |
Brand | Seymour |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 11 x 11 x 5 inches |
Tool Flute Type | Spiral |
Surface Recommendation | Soil |
About this item
- It is designed for general purpose use in a variety of soils
- Steel blade is riveted to tough pliable iron yoke
- Has a steel shaft with a welded steel t-handle
- 6" Point spread
- Made in USA
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Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 11 x 11 x 5 inches; 1 Pounds
- Item model number : 21306
- Date First Available : February 17, 2007
- Manufacturer : Seymour Midwest
- ASIN : B00002N8OK
- Best Sellers Rank: #50,420 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
- #20 in Augers & Posthole Diggers
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Product Description
Seymour Iwan Auger with hardwood handle and It is designed for general purpose use in a variety of soils. Steel blade is riveted to tough pliable iron yoke. Has a steel shaft with a welded steel t-handle. 6" Point spread' Made in USA.
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Customers like the quickness, ease of cutting, quality, value, and ease of use of the tools. They mention that it digs pretty fast, it cuts through small roots pretty well, and it's well made. They also appreciate the ease of attaching the handle. Overall, customers recommend this tool for its ease of usage and value.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the tool. They mention that it works well in rock-free dirt, is the most effective tool for the job, and works great on regular soil. It's the most amazing hole digging tool they have ever used, and it works fine without the screw.
"...not good as the primary hole digging tool, but it actually works well as a secondary tool for digging the hole when used in tandem with the Seymour..." Read more
"Works as advertised and can dig deep unlike a clamshell type post hole digger. Add more pipe to dig deeper." Read more
"Worked well for post holes." Read more
"I normally would not give 5 stars for any product, but this auger works great!..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the tools. They say it's well-made, indestructible, and built like a tank. Some customers also say that it'll last a lifetime. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and durability of the product.
"...This iwan-style auger is perfect for the job (as long as the situation meets the parameters in the first line of the review)...." Read more
"...We will be using it for other projects also. It is very durable and long handles to make it easy...." Read more
"...It worked great. I highly recommend auger, it seems very well made and does its job." Read more
"The Seymour AU-S6 Auger is reasonably heavy-duty and was exactly what I wanted for digging fifteen, shallow exploratory well holes...." Read more
Customers find the product easy to use. They mention that it's easy to attach the handle, and it takes no time to start drilling. It drastically shortened the time and effort to put in the 10 fence posts they needed, with much less effort. Customers also say that the product has a nearly perfect bore in no time.
"...the shovel, the clam shell hole digger, and this thing here is just so easy and painless and fun to use to dig a hole...." Read more
"...I would give this auger 10 stars if I was allowed for the ease of use and the job it does, especially for an old guy like me...." Read more
"...This auger is beyond being a pleasure to work with. It is almost effortless; I dug 18 post holes 4' deep for our garden fence in about an hour total..." Read more
"...It drastically shortened the time and effort to put in the 10 fence posts we needed, with much less sweat and tears...." Read more
Customers like the dimming of the tool. They say it makes digging holes a breeze, and is the best tool to dig holes. Customers also say that it works great for holes 3' deep and that it makes it possible to dig post holes.
"...Pros: Good price for the money. Quick and easy to dig a hole all the way down to where the handle is...." Read more
"Works as advertised and can dig deep unlike a clamshell type post hole digger. Add more pipe to dig deeper." Read more
"Works great for holes 3’ deep. Much easier than the type of digger that requires you to squeeze together the handles" Read more
"...you do a lot of planting in the garden or the landscape and makes a nice clean hole." Read more
Customers like the value of the tool. They mention that it is worth the price, saves a lot of money and stress, and the cost per hole is too cheap.
"...Pros: Good price for the money. Quick and easy to dig a hole all the way down to where the handle is...." Read more
"...Just aim and twist with ease! It is worth every penny of the $70 price tag for it!" Read more
"...It's totally worth the money. I was able to put the posts at least two feet deeper, MUCH easier, than with the regular digger...." Read more
"...This is going to save my legs, back and arms. Totally worth what I paid." Read more
Customers are impressed with the quickness of the tool. For example, they say it's a lot faster than a clam shell post hole digger, and it makes quick work of gravel-like, clay soil. Customers also appreciate that it can slow down or work a bit easier when they get tired. That said, they're happy with the fact that it reduces planting time and makes greater progress than the 2 handle "stab" auger.
"...Pros: Good price for the money. Quick and easy to dig a hole all the way down to where the handle is...." Read more
"...you had a power auger, but, I can say that you will get better results much faster and with less effort using this tool...." Read more
"...Otherwise, it's great and fast, although you'd better get a beefy assistant if you want to dig holes more than 20 feet deep...." Read more
"...You can go as slow as you want. You will have to pull the digger out of the hole every several turns to empty the dirt out of the digger...." Read more
Customers like the ease of cutting with the tool. For example, they mention that it is easier to use than post hole diggers, it cuts through small roots pretty well, and digs pretty fast. Some say that the sides cut easy, and it is better than traditional clam-shell post hole Diggers.
"...The last two I hit some large roots. This thing will cut small roots, but not 1" or more in diameter. Using other tools to deal with large roots...." Read more
"...This really does work as well as everyone says. It cuts thru everything and is a true workout once you get underway a bit...." Read more
"...but because this one already made the main hole. the sides cut easy. much easier on the shoulders. plan to dig 30 ft well with it in the spring...." Read more
"...to be chopped out with a shovel or something, but this cuts right through small roots (less than 1/2") and dislodges rocks that are smaller than..." Read more
Customers like the dirt removal of the tool. They say it not only dug easier, but it pulled the dirt out much more thoroughly. It worked really well on dirt, wet clay, and pebbles, and it allowed a deeper hole than any other they have used. It also cut through dirt, sand, and clay with ease, and did a good job in dislodging rocks up to the size of a large lemon. The tool also shredded small roots and pulled up the clay like bricks.
"...Easy to remove the dirt that you extract out with this tool, not like the clam shell type as my dirt is mostly clay and it's sticky, but this thing..." Read more
"...One other benefit is that it really chewed up the dirt from the hole pretty fine so when it came time to fill the hole back in around the post it..." Read more
"...It did a good job in dislodging rocks up to the size of a large lemon. Make sure to wet the soil so that it can lift the dirt out." Read more
"...This tore through small roots and pulled up the clay like bricks. I am in decent shape so I didn't have a problem...." Read more
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Pros: Good price for the money. Quick and easy to dig a hole all the way down to where the handle is. Easy to remove the dirt that you extract out with this tool, not like the clam shell type as my dirt is mostly clay and it's sticky, but this thing is very easy even with clay. You can dig with this in dry or wet dirt, but with clam shell, the dirt has to be wet. Also, I have read other reviews stating that you can buy extension rods to make this thing longer, so you can dig very deep as long as the rod is, v.s. the clam shell only can dig about 2 ft deep.
Cons: Handle is very long, so it's not good in a tight corner. If you are off in where you want to dig a hole, you can't make adjustment with this thing, so I would actually use a clam shell digger to make adjustment of my hole. Although the clam shell digger is not good as the primary hole digging tool, but it actually works well as a secondary tool for digging the hole when used in tandem with the Seymour auger.
I considered using my standard manual post-hole digger or even buying a gas-powered auger to dig 2-3 foot deep holes for 4x4 posts for garden trelli (or is it trellises) and low fence posts.
With a powered auger, the problem is that with a garden of established plants, lifting the auger to clear the soil would result in soil being thrown about everywhere on the plants and the possibility of going right through any pipes under the surface. (Even with utilities located, old irrigation lines and sewer lines might be an unwanted surprise.)
With a normal post-hole digger where you separate to lift the soil out, you can only dig deep with a 6-8' opening before the hole is too narrow to effectively lift soil out. Plus, it's a definite strain on your body when there are lots of post holes to dig out.
This iwan-style auger is perfect for the job (as long as the situation meets the parameters in the first line of the review). Much less strain to turn the auger to dig. Lift the auger out and the soil comes with it. The hardest part of the work for me was tamping tool to get to wet clay out of the auger. There were a couple of instances where I knew were the irrigation and sewer lines were and got a little close. There is enough resistance for me that when you hit rocks, roots, or lines, I stop to take a look.
I bought the 6" auger and that was sufficient for the 4x4" posts I was setting in clay with quick-set concrete for garden trellis plants and the 3' high fences. Some folks recommend at least a 8" diameter hole (or more) - of which a 8" version of this auger or even a variable diameter style is available. I didn't have a need for that much more concrete for stability.
The only negative that I have is cost. Pre-pandemic (before the skyrocketing cost of goods and materials - specifically steel here), these were setting new for $50-60 everywhere. Now it's nearly impossible to find at the big box stores. When you do find them, these augers are $100+. I happen to find a "lower priced" one through an Ace Hardware out of Montana that sells on Amazon and ships nationally. Pricey, but a tool worth getting.
I ordered this auger from Amazon a couple of weeks ago and received it in 2 days later. I used it just today to drill a practice hole to test the ease of use of this tool. I went down 3 and a half feet with it with hardly any effort. (The only hangup is that I will need to go 4 feet down with it, but it only goes down 3 and a half feet...that ok because I have a "ditch digging tool to go the extra half foot)....I am a 70 year old with a bad back and other health issues resulting from war. The practice hole I made with this auger was just perfect and so easy to make. I would give this auger 10 stars if I was allowed for the ease of use and the job it does, especially for an old guy like me. We will be using it for other projects also. It is very durable and long handles to make it easy. You don't have to put hardly any pressure down on the auger to dig. Just aim and twist with ease! It is worth every penny of the $70 price tag for it!
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The diameter of the holes was perfect for a 10 foot 4x4 post and that left enough room for 1.5 to max 2 bags of Concrete(30Kg each).
The auger is high quality and it makes digging a breeze, plus the price vs the rent of a gas power auger is perfect.
The only thing you need to take care of are: roots, rocks, bricks and old concrete that we found when we were digging...but as long as you have a crowbar(to get the rocks,bricks out) and a saw to cut the roots...you won't be stopped by any type of soil. Best investment ever, plus a very good workout.