Post by bradblazer on Feb 8, 2008 21:32:44 GMT -5
I made a level indicator for the PHD. Pretty simple - some 1" x 1/8" flat bar pieces with a pivot point at the top. I'll paint the edges facing the driver white to make the position more visible. I also added the horizontal tab at the same level as the base to provide a better level reference from the seat.
After about 275 posts, I can say the level was very useful. Even when I had a helper to eyeball from the side they used the level. Without a helper I can start a shallow hole with the clamshell digger to guide the bit to the spot and then do the rest from the seat.
It did get bent up a couple of times but all I had to do was bend it back in place.
The Belarus 250AS was also a nice asset for post holes. The downforce really helped last summer when it was dry. I did wear out the auger teeth and made some new ones from a piece of worn out scrape blade edge with one good bevel.
Brad
After about 275 posts, I can say the level was very useful. Even when I had a helper to eyeball from the side they used the level. Without a helper I can start a shallow hole with the clamshell digger to guide the bit to the spot and then do the rest from the seat.
It did get bent up a couple of times but all I had to do was bend it back in place.
The Belarus 250AS was also a nice asset for post holes. The downforce really helped last summer when it was dry. I did wear out the auger teeth and made some new ones from a piece of worn out scrape blade edge with one good bevel.
Brad
How in the heck did you manage that? Back to the drawing board with a break away feature?