Auger drills

Digging the ground in manufacturing, construction or farming is very time-consuming and laborious work. Tools have been used for a long time to avoid performing labour-intensive tasks using human strength. For example, it is more profitable to use an auger drill for digging the ground or drilling ice.

To buy an auger (screw drill), it is important to familiarise yourself with all its technical characteristics and seek advice from the professionals at the VADA online store.

What is an auger drill and what is it used for?

In very general and simple terms, an auger drill is a cutting tool for creating holes in virtually any solid surface, usually in soil and soft rock. The tool performs this function by rotating the drill around its axis. It looks like a ‘metal spiral’.

What auger drills mainly consist of:

1. cutting head (tip);
2. auger spiral (screw blade);
3. rod (shaft, bar);
4. handle or drive;
5. connecting elements (extensions, additional sections).

Depending on the model, there may be additional functions.

Before buying an auger drill, it is important to know what equipment it works with.

This type of tool can be installed on various types of equipment:

• hydraulic drilling machines;
• small excavators;
• hand drills;
• drills, hammer drills.

Benefits for you:

• 3-10 times time savings;
• the ability to perform dozens of similar tasks over large areas;
• accurate and precise holes.

Auger drills also work with an engine (electric or petrol), a drill bit, and a liquid or air supply system. After drilling, the tool can be used in conjunction with an auger pump to pump out water.

For what purpose should you buy an auger drill:

1. drilling soil for installing posts, trees, fences;
2. preparing holes in gardening and construction;
3. building a small foundation or piles for a small structure (small garage, shed).

An auger is an integral part of household chores, farming and construction tasks, and even geological research. With an auger, you can create the necessary holes quickly and effortlessly. With the time saved, you can do many times more work in the same amount of time.

Where augers are used

This tool produces even, neat and accurate holes. They are uniform in shape, have the required diameter and do not cause unnecessary damage to the surrounding soil. One tool can perform dozens of typical tasks and is suitable for a wide variety of jobs, so it is not surprising that augers are used in virtually every field.

An auger drill is so powerful that it can drill holes of various diameters in concrete. It is no surprise that the tool is often used in construction to:

• quickly form a deep and strictly vertical hole;
• prepare holes for utilities (cable lines, water supply, irrigation systems, small sewer drains);
• create support pillars for various structures;
• assess the groundwater level and take soil samples;
• prepare the area for the installation of temporary structures, concreting or asphalting.

The auger allows you to quickly make dozens of identical holes over a large area and correctly design the foundation.

What functions does an auger perform on farms:

• creating planting holes for trees, shrubs, perennial crops;
• installing fences, posts, benches, railings, fences;
• building a small shed or extension;
• repairing or replacing a retaining wall;
• laying domestic communications (water supply lines, electrical cables, irrigation systems);
• removing rhizomes;
• removing weeds;
• loosening the soil;
• digging small holes for household needs and planting plants;

Augers speed up any field work by 3-10 times, so they are also used for domestic purposes in households:

1. installation of fences and posts;
2. digging planting holes for trees, shrubs, and ornamental plants;
3. creating holes in the ice (for winter fishing enthusiasts).

This tool allows you to quickly complete important tasks without the need for heavy equipment and a large workforce.

The manual model of the tool is better suited for household and light farm work. It can handle soft and slightly hardened soils. For construction, farming and large-scale farm work, motorised (petrol or electric) models are more suitable. They can handle hard, frozen, compacted and fine-grained soils at high speeds.

How to choose an auger drill?

Auger drills come in different shapes and sizes, depending on the task for which this cutting equipment is needed.

What to consider when choosing:

• soil type;
• type of work;
• diameter (150-200 mm, 200-250 mm, from 300 mm);
• engine power;
• drilling depth;
• need for an additional set of attachments;
• compatibility with other devices and materials.

For domestic purposes, the best option may be a hand-held version – the ideal tool for light and medium work on your home plot. Suitable for soft and medium soils without large stones and thick roots: black soil, sandy loam, loam.

The most powerful and productive of all household goods is the petrol drill. Ideal for construction, farming, and large volumes of work on problematic and hard surfaces.

An intermediate option between manual and petrol drills is the electric drill. Quiet and emission-free, with medium power, it will be indispensable for small construction projects, gardening and the installation of household structures.

Care of auger drills

The equipment copes well with any soil, especially if you take care of it and store it in the right conditions.

Rules for caring for an auger for safety and quality of work:

• store in a dry place, preferably in an upright position;
• keep the motor and working auger separate;
• clean after each use, be sure to dry;
• lubricate moving and metal parts with grease or silicone spray;
• check all fasteners and replace worn parts;
• before winter storage, completely drain the fuel (for petrol drills);
• regularly check the sharpness of the cutting blades.

Proper storage of household tools will significantly extend their service life.

An auger is a tool that saves physical effort and time, makes work more accurate and expands opportunities in both household and farming or construction.

Where to buy augers in Ukraine?

To buy an auger, use the VADA online store catalogue. It is the best partner in Ukraine for purchasing household goods.

Advantages of buying augers from VADA:

• wide range of products;
• professional advice from engineers;
• fast delivery throughout Ukraine;
• optimal prices;
• quality assurance and high compliance with standards.

The company also offers other consumables for tools. With VADA, your construction and household will be fully equipped with the best technology and equipment.

Visit vada.ua and buy auger drills that save time and effort and ensure precision work.