Long Auger.

[TreeTopKid]

I've just had a phone call of Sherrill telling me that they no longer stock the 5ft auger that I ordered on Tuesday. The job is pressing (this Saturday) but the bracing can probably wait a week or so.

Does anyone know where I can order one from, or where I could order some extension (S) for my shorter augers?

Thanks in advance.

 

[ddhlakebound]

I ordered a 2' single spur auger bit from these guys a month or so ago. They were easy to deal with, and the bit arrived in about 3 days. Hope this helps.

http://www.buydrillbits.com/products/woodbits-auger.php

What are you going to be driving it with? I had to go out and get a Milwaukee Hole Hawg to drive the 2 footer i've got. I'd have rather had a gas drill, but couldn't find a used one, and didn't want to shell out for a new one.

 

[TreeTopKid]

I ordered a 2' single spur auger bit from these guys a month or so ago. They were easy to deal with, and the bit arrived in about 3 days. Hope this helps.

http://www.buydrillbits.com/products/woodbits-auger.php

What are you going to be driving it with? I had to go out and get a Milwaukee Hole Hawg to drive the 2 footer i've got. I'd have rather had a gas drill, but couldn't find a used one, and didn't want to shell out for a new one.

Thank you very much! I've drawn blanks so far.

I've got an Echo gas powered drill I quite like it but have wanted the Sthil drill ever since I saw it. It is really compact and well balanced (I was drooling). In fact if I decide to upgrade I'll keep you in mind. However just like yourself because it is not something that I use every day I'm reluctant to make the purchase. The Echo works just fine.

 

[TreeTopKid]

Thank you very much! I've drawn blanks so far.

I've got an Echo gas powered drill I quite like it but have wanted the Sthil drill ever since I saw it. It is really compact and well balanced (I was drooling). In fact if I decide to upgrade I'll keep you in mind. However just like yourself because it is not something that I use every day I'm reluctant to make the purchase. The Echo works just fine.

BTW That is a big Cherry tree on your website.

 

[TreeTopKid]

I ordered a 2' single spur auger bit from these guys a month or so ago. They were easy to deal with, and the bit arrived in about 3 days. Hope this helps.

http://www.buydrillbits.com/products/woodbits-auger.php

What are you going to be driving it with? I had to go out and get a Milwaukee Hole Hawg to drive the 2 footer i've got. I'd have rather had a gas drill, but couldn't find a used one, and didn't want to shell out for a new one.

Yep just what I was looking for the extension will put me an inch over the 4ft 4" extension. I've bookmarked that site. Thanks again.

 

[ddhlakebound]

BTW That is a big Cherry tree on your website.

Yeah, it was pretty good size for a Cherry. I've been up one that was bigger, taking out a bunch of ice damage.

That one was in a really tight spot, but was pretty easy because only three limbs had to be roped out. After that it was bombs away with 4' to 6' blocks.

All the ivy on it concealed (and maybe held together) a split at the top of the stem that I never even knew about when I was working the top. Kinda scary, and something to keep in mind on ivy wrapped trees.

Glad the link helped, I'd love to see pics of the tree and bracing job that takes the 4 footer.

 

[treevet]

I'd vouch for the tanaka drill. I have used a 5' bit and it vertical mulches with an earth auger with ease. Had it over 12 years.

 

[TreeTopKid]

I'd vouch for the tanaka drill. I have used a 5' bit and it vertical mulches with an earth auger with ease. Had it over 12 years.

I wish I was drilling into soil! I'm working over a storm damaged Pecan tree. The woods been baking in the Texas sun for a hundred years. Its co-dominant in nature, and the longest hole is at exactly 4ft 4".

The guy John who I was put in touch with on the earlier post is making me up drill consisting of a 13/16th x 40" Powership auger brazed onto a 24" extension which has given me more than enough length but it's still going to be a slow, careful process. Thinking about it I might try, and get the pruning done ahead of time to make the day less frantic.

 

[TreeTopKid]

Yeah, it was pretty good size for a Cherry. I've been up one that was bigger, taking out a bunch of ice damage.

That one was in a really tight spot, but was pretty easy because only three limbs had to be roped out. After that it was bombs away with 4' to 6' blocks.

All the ivy on it concealed (and maybe held together) a split at the top of the stem that I never even knew about when I was working the top. Kinda scary, and something to keep in mind on ivy wrapped trees.

Glad the link helped, I'd love to see pics of the tree and bracing job that takes the 4 footer.

Sure I'll take some pictures. I've already removed the broken hangers. I think they were cracked during Hurricane Ike then we had 5 months severe drought then a lot of heavy rain a few weeks ago which is when they gave out. It's a shame because it was a beautiful old tree. The height is going to have to be reduced slightly to balance it out also. then we're cabling, and bracing. It's a bit of a pain as it has power line son two sides of it as it's on front corner lot.

It's going to have to be inspected every year as it does have some decay but it was such a nice tree and it absolutely makes the property. I have a lot of respect for the homeowner for spending the money on the tree having accepted the fact that it may not be there for ever. (it could also out live us all of course).

It's funny you should mention Ivy because that photo in my avatar was covered with Ivy that hid a multitude of sins. If you check the photo posts under "Most Expensive Tree" you should be able to find the rest of the photos.

Thanks again for hooking me up with John.

 

[treevet]

I wish I was drilling into soil! I'm working over a storm damaged Pecan tree. The woods been baking in the Texas sun for a hundred years. Its co-dominant in nature, and the longest hole is at exactly 4ft 4".

The guy John who I was put in touch with on the earlier post is making me up drill consisting of a 13/16th x 40" Powership auger brazed onto a 24" extension which has given me more than enough length but it's still going to be a slow, careful process. Thinking about it I might try, and get the pruning done ahead of time to make the day less frantic.

We have some pecan around here too.

What I meant was I have used a 5'bit drilling wood and it earth augers well too. Earth augering into a congested root zone can be challenging too.

Important thing with a long extension (I have had them too) is to make sure to constantly pull the bit out to clean out the hole (even on non extension holes) as you can easily get bound up in there. If you can get the cherry picker to the job it is gonna be way way easier with trying to keep bit straight and push it in and pull it out or can you stand on the ground?

 

[TreeTopKid]

We have some pecan around here too.

What I meant was I have used a 5'bit drilling wood and it earth augers well too. Earth augering into a congested root zone can be challenging too.

Important thing with a long extension (I have had them too) is to make sure to constantly pull the bit out to clean out the hole (even on non extension holes) as you can easily get bound up in there. If you can get the cherry picker to the job it is gonna be way way easier with trying to keep bit straight and push it in and pull it out or can you stand on the ground?

I know it was so hard going with the drill I finished off by hand, and Im' going back next Saturday to do the other day. It was such a long day with the cabling and pruning I was beat, and haven't touched the ground since either.

I'll post a picture you'll see the strain written all over my ugly face lol!

 

[TreeTopKid]

The pictures 943 bytes I'll compress it and post it tomorrow.

 

[treevet]

Look forward to it Treetop.