New toy, PHD

[ddrane2115]

I just got this today. I got it for digging 9 holes with it, and a 3' x 3' x 2' deep footer for a friend.......he paid for the phd if I would do his ground work for his cabin........

KK with 9" bit..........Shewmaker Equipment in Corydon IN.

All my implements come from them

 

[ddrane2115]

It looks like it is on the ground, but in reality fully up I have about 8" clearance from the bit.

some more pics of the mounting...........this thing is a b(*))_ to mount, it will not come apart again. Anyone have plans for a stand for this, as you can see I can back up to something and remove it fairly easily.

 

[OhioTC18]

this thing is a b(*))_ to mount, it will not come apart again.

Danny, Mine stays disassembled. One bolt and the auger comes off. One bolt and the gearbox comes off. One pin and the arm comes off the U-tube. I lay it in the garage floor and park the truck over it for right now until I get the shed cleaned out.

 

[Melensdad]

I keep mine assembled but you are right, its a pain to put on! If you have a big tree, I've been told it is easy to mount if you hang it from a tree branch.

I would suppose a rafter in your garage might work really well too?

 

[ddrane2115]

Thanks guys, mine has 2 bolts on the bit, one pin on the gear box, and the boom is friggin heavy. The drive train is a bi#$% too, it has the shear bolt then a pin to hold it on IF and WHEN it shears so my tool box for it has a punch, 2 sizes wrenches, sockets and ratchet, pliers for the hairpin clips, extra shear bolts, hairpin clips, and the straps to hold the drive train to the boom when disconnected.

I thought of the rafters, but mine are 2x4, but the sides that the rafters sit on are 2 x 10, so thinking a steel or wood beam across the corner and a cumalong might work best. Besides I have everything needed without buying anything..

 

[ddrane2115]

Test run, 9" inch hole, 3' deep.............about a minute and a half..........

 

[Doc]

Congrats Danny! It's always fun to get a new implement.

 

[ddrane2115]

Hey guys how about this for taking off and putting on the PHD.

 

[bczoom]

Get 'er done!!

It would be nice to see that 2x6 stabilized so it can't tip and a little heavier chain for hanging your hoist.

 

[XeVfTEUtaAqJHTqq]

What ever works! I sold my PHD because I hated hooking it up so much. I can dig a hole faster than the time it takes to hook one of those beasts up and warm up the tractor. I figure if I ever need to do another big fencing project I'll just buy another one.

 

[ddrane2115]

2 2x4's screwed together and the only time there is substantial weight on it is when I am installing or removing. It is setting on the bit and the front end of the phd.

 

[BigAl]

OK ???? Maybe I am doing this all wrong . I Have a stand for mine when I do not use it much in the winter. In the summer months ,I just dig a oversized hole with the PHD and put the auger in the hole and disconnect until next time I need it . It is fast,very steady and easy to hook up . Is this a bad thing ???

 

[XeVfTEUtaAqJHTqq]

OK ???? Maybe I am doing this all wrong . I Have a stand for mine when I do not use it much in the winter. In the summer months ,I just dig a oversized hole with the PHD and put the auger in the hole and disconnect until next time I need it . It is fast,very steady and easy to hook up . Is this a bad thing ???

You ba$tard! That is so simple! What else do you know that you aren't telling us!

 

[ddrane2115]

OK ???? Maybe I am doing this all wrong . I Have a stand for mine when I do not use it much in the winter. In the summer months ,I just dig a oversized hole with the PHD and put the auger in the hole and disconnect until next time I need it . It is fast,very steady and easy to hook up . Is this a bad thing ???

you have a hole in your garage floor...........any chance of some pics of the stand

 

[BigAl]

you have a hole in your garage floor...........any chance of some pics of the stand

My stand is up in Idaho . I'll grab a picture and measurements in a few weeks ,when I return . Its pretty simple . Basically an Aframe design .

 

[Glink]

OK ???? Maybe I am doing this all wrong . I Have a stand for mine when I do not use it much in the winter. In the summer months ,I just dig a oversized hole with the PHD and put the auger in the hole and disconnect until next time I need it . It is fast,very steady and easy to hook up . Is this a bad thing ???

I am glad you confessed Al, I too thought I was doing something stupid; this is just what I do..........well almost. I drilled the intial hole and filled it with sand. When the auger is stored I pour a bit of used motor oil in the sand every now and then to lube the auger. Yea I know........global warming,,, groundwater pollution and mother earth.........screw all that horse squeeze.

oh yea the lubing in the sand was an afterthought. i keep my digger in the barn and put the sand in the whole so i would not step in it and break my leg when staggering around in the drunk er' I mean dark.