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Power Planter DIY Guru Garden Auger- 3"x12" Drill Bit Hole Digger for Post Hole Diggers, Digging Holes- Bulb Planter Tool- Auger Drill for Planting- Garden Auger Digging Tool- 3/8" Non-Slip Hex Drive

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  • POWERFUL GARDEN DRILL AUGER: Our garden-digging tool is designed as an alternative to post-hole diggers, bulb planters, or shovels for digging holes. Our garden drill bit auger's effective design can help you speed up your outdoor planting time much more efficiently than a traditional post-hole digger.
  • MULTIFACETED TOOL: Our specially designed auger drill bit is perfect for various home projects, municipalities, theme parks, playgrounds, and the like. Use our drill attachment to mix paint, fertilizer, or mortar. You can also use it as a shovel alternative or garden auger drill bit for planting anything from small vegetables to larger shrubs by reaming out the hole. Our drill is also a great alternative to your gardening hand bulb planter.
  • IDEAL FOR ANY SOIL TYPE: Our patent-pending ground-hole auger bit is effective for drilling into dirt, clay, rocky soil, and sand. This flexible drill bit has been designed to leave a small amount of loose soil in the bottom of a hole to help a new plant start growing and reduce transplant shock.
  • EASY TO USE: Our auger bit features a 3/8-inch non-slip hex drive that can fit most cordless drills. Tighten the drill chuck to secure the auger, and you're ready to dig. This drill bit auger for planting is perfect for property owners, DIYers, gardeners, and people who love working in the garden or yard.
  • ABOUT US: Power Planter is a third-generation, family-owned auger manufacturer that started three decades ago in rural Illinois and is still located there. The centennial farm where our company began making augers is a sixth-generation family-run farm. We have evolved over the past 20 years from the invention and patent of our original Power Planter auger to offer various sizes, models, and even auger accessories today.

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13 x 4 x 4 inches; 1.85 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 312
  • Department ‏ : ‎ Tools
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ June 1, 2004
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Power Planter
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0015Z3P60
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 3,731 ratings

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From the maker of gardening tools, Power Planter has been eliminating sore backs for landscapers and gardeners for 3 decades now. Power Planter now brings you the DIY Guru Garden Auger. This auger drill bit digs through hard soil and makes planting trees, shrubs, and annuals a breeze.

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Our DIY auger drill bit for planting works with most cordless or electric drills with a minimum 18V voltage. Just tighten the drill chuck to secure the auger, and you’re ready to dig.

Plant more in less time with the help of this auger post hole digger that digs consistently neat holes. It's ideal for bulbs, bedding plants, vegetables, and 3-inch potted annuals or perennials.

The balanced design of this spiral post-hole auger rotates without vibration. You can be assured it won't spin uncontrollably and potentially ruin your power drill.

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The DIY Guru Auger measures 3 in thick and 12 inches long and can dig holes up to 11 inches deep. This drill auger bit for planting is designed to leave a small amount of loose soil in the bottom of the hole to help a new plant grow. The auger bit features a hardcore 5/8-in steel shaft, rugged, 10-gauge flighting, 3/8-in non-slip hex drive, and is painted with glossy black enamel. This earth auger makes solid, thick, consistent welds, while the hex head stays secure in the drill chuck, even in compacted soil.

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As an Illinois-based family-owned manufacturer of garden tools, we learned early on the value of putting our customers' needs above all else. We stand by the quality of our auger digger bits that, unlike conventional ones, are made of extra-thick steel shafts and flightings. They won't bend under pressure and are sure to impress.

  • Dig Holes Quickly & Effortlessly
  • Perfect Auger for All Projects
  • Thick Solid Steel Shaft
  • Works with Cordless/Electric Drills
  • Comes with Hanging Storage Box
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This garden drill auger does more than drilling holes in your garden. You can also use these auger drill bits to mix paint, mortar, fertilizer, or even cement in a snap. This hand-held hole digger helps you do the job practically anywhere!

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Diameter 3" 3" 3" 7" 5" 2"
Length 12" 7" 24" 28" 28" 24"
Drill Type 3/8 3/8 1/2 1/2 1/2 3/8
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USA Made

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
3,731 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the size, ease of use, and performance of the soil tiller cultivator. For example, they mention it's the right size for planting bulbs and that it works well with their cordless drill. They appreciate the value, and quality of the product. That said, some complain about the durability, saying that the coating strips off on a first use. Opinions are mixed on adhesion.

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482 customers mention453 positive29 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the soil tiller cultivator. They mention that it is good for breaking up quality soil, and it easily goes through tough to dig soil. Some say that it makes digging the holes possible for them, and that it's well made.

"Really impressed with this product. Was able to dig a bunch of holes to plant some bulbs, would’ve taken me hours but only took me 45 minutes...." Read more

"...It is surprising how rapidly you can dig holes with it and you can expand the size of holes by holding it at an angle to the main vertical hole...." Read more

"...Literally drills a hole in the ground for you to plant. Easily goes through tough to dig soil, move rocks out of the way & makes it fun % easy to..." Read more

"Sturdy. I needed something to help breakup hard GA soil without breaking the bank, or my wrists!..." Read more

380 customers mention340 positive40 negative

Customers like the performance of the soil tiller cultivator. For example, they say it works well with their cordless drill, works beautifully, and can go right through the roots. Some mention that the product is awesome and a great product for the garden.

"...It works very well and I am pleased with it. I use it with a Rigid drill that also has a sidearm for holding it in both hands while using it...." Read more

"Bottom line: get this auger bit ...it works well, but be prepared if you've got hard ground...." Read more

"...My wife got over 60. This bit worked great. Made my life easier getting them planted." Read more

"...auger works or not, I would tell you that this auger works excellent for its intended purpose...." Read more

225 customers mention216 positive9 negative

Customers find the soil tiller cultivator easy to use. They say it makes planting simple and easy with absolutely no struggle. They also say it's easy to install and is a labor and time saver for planting. Customers also mention that the tool is very useful and can make difficult jobs much easier. They mention that it'll make planting single pots super easy and is especially convenient when working in a tight space.

"...I definitely recommend this tool. It is so much easier than trowels and small shovels for digging even a few holes." Read more

"...tough to dig soil, move rocks out of the way & makes it fun % easy to plant seeds & bulbs...." Read more

"...My wife got over 60. This bit worked great. Made my life easier getting them planted." Read more

"...But this tool made the job so, so much easier. I still had to use a spade to dig out some larger rocks, and I had to hack through some roots...." Read more

76 customers mention64 positive12 negative

Customers like the value of the soil tiller cultivator. They say it's well worth the price, and it pays for itself the first day. They also mention that the auger is hefty and sharp, and easy to put on and off their 3/8ths drill.

"...It is very sturdy, attaches easily to my cordless drill and the price is reasonable." Read more

"...It helped me to be able to plant again. It was worth the money and made very strong. I highly recommend it...." Read more

"...The auger is hefty and sharp, easy to put on and off my 3/8ths drill. Wish I'd have bought one many plants ago...." Read more

"...have a lot of holes to dig for bulbs and small plants, this is well worth buying!" Read more

36 customers mention33 positive3 negative

Customers find the size of the soil tiller cultivator to be perfect. They say it's the right size for planting, and fits in their drill. Some say it works well for digging and loosening soil. Overall, customers are satisfied with the size and functionality of the product.

"...Has allowed me to plant so much faster and longer than digging with a shovel...." Read more

"...Also going to use to drill holes for termite traps, perfect size. Fits nicely into my power drill. Plan on using this for years to come." Read more

"...This has made my life and time easier and shorter when doing landscaping around the garden. It deserves 10 stars!" Read more

"This item fits perfectly into my Dewalt drill, and makes hole digging pretty easy...." Read more

21 customers mention21 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the soil tiller cultivator. They mention that it looks amazing, heavy duty, and well designed. Some say that the product is not cheaply done and that the auger is in perfect shape.

"...I was completely satisfied with the result.The auger is in perfect shape - no bends no breaks...." Read more

"...an opportunity to use it yet, my bulbs haven't arrived, but it looks very well made and I did stick it on my drill to make sure it fit and turned it..." Read more

"...I was sold!!! Thank you my yard looks great!!!!" Read more

"...tools over the past couple of months I was extremely impressed with the level of craftmanship of the power planter...." Read more

38 customers mention17 positive21 negative

Customers are mixed about the adhesion of the soil tiller cultivator. Some mention that it attaches easily to their drill, while others say that it keeps slipping from the drill. The hexagonal shaft prevents slipping, while some say that the bit slips loose a few times.

"...Even in soft soil, my drill will bog down often and stop spinning. On the fast speed, it does perform quite well...." Read more

"...The hexagonal shaft fits into the 3-jaw drill chuck, so there is no slippage while digging into hard soil. This soil auger is strongly..." Read more

"...that fits into the drill wore down in one afternoon and no longer fits snuggly in the drill. Now, if used, it wobbles because of the wear on it." Read more

"...The non-slip hex drive really lets you deliver the power. I'll definitely be getting auger in a couple more of the larger sizes." Read more

32 customers mention9 positive23 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the soil tiller cultivator. They say that the hex bit stripped within a few minutes of use, a piece broke off in the very first hole, and the hexe head wears out.

"...is fine, I guess, but if one of the welds fails, then the entire auger bit goes to trash...." Read more

"...Yes, the finish came off after the first few plantings, but so what? It is a beast in my garden and I love everything about this auger...." Read more

"...The auger broke up the soil so that I could scoop it out with a trowel...." Read more

"...But after using it a few times, the black paint started to come off, which is understandable due to the nature of its use...." Read more

Patient use gets the job done.
5 Stars
Patient use gets the job done.
After reading negative reviews of quick metal failure of lower cost augers, I decided to purchase the Guru Auger. The product arrived in perfect condition and appeared well made of sturdy heavy gauge steel.My soil is hard clay with stones and increasingly thick roots starting about 2 inches below the surface. I needed to dig a hole about 18 inches around and 10 inches deep to plant a rhododendron. I had previously tried using a spade and shovel I was only able to clear about 2 inches deep.I attached the auger to my DeWalt cordless drill. I followed the auger instructions and set the drill and clutch to a low speed/medium torque. The auger went about 2 inches deep and abruptly stopped jerking hard on my hand and wrist. I repeated the action a few times with the same result. I then set the drill to lowest speed for more torque and the clutch collar to drill mode disabling the clutch and transmission auto stop feature.I have strong hands and grip which is needed. At the new settings I was able to drill down about three inches at a time. Clear out soil and stones and use a pruning tool to cut and remove roots and then repeat drilling. It took about 40 minutes to dig the hole. I was completely satisfied with the result.The auger is in perfect shape - no bends no breaks. Patient and careful use of this tool will get the job done.
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