Manually Digging Post Holes
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Day 1 farm fencing competition 2023! This one hurt!
What happens here
Begin by manually digging holes for the fence posts using post hole diggers. This step is highlighted as physically demanding, especially in hard, rocky ground. For very stubborn sections, a crowbar can be used to loosen rocks or break up compacted soil before using the diggers to remove the debris. This initial phase can be slow and labor-intensive, demonstrating the difficulty when power tools are limited.
Goal: Excavate initial post holes using manual tools.
Tools and materials
- Crowbar — Loosening stubborn rocks or compacted soil
- Post Hole Diggers — Digging narrow, deep holes for fence posts