Stihl BT130 & BT131 auger post hole digger review

[@torstenernst]

I have an older bt130 and was frustrated that it just wouldn’t cut in all but the softest ground, even when sitting on it. A new blade on the bit didn’t help but I welded two pieces of flat stock to the bit and it bores like a champ. Thanks for giving me the idea. P.s we are a vineyard in Rabun County Ga (the highest in GA) ,you’re neck of the woods it looks like. Thanks again!

[@tablerockteacompany]

@@torstenernst glad the welded barstock trick helped :)

[@rubydevices1017]

I would like to drill 4.5 foot deep holes, 7 inches wide. Do you think it should work well with this using an extension bar? I guess I would first do a pilot, then add the extension bar to finish the pilot off. Then switch to the larger bit. My ground can be a bit rocky in some places. Would love to make it work though so I can DIY all my own farm fencing (just want the 7 inch wide holes for my corner braces)

[@tablerockteacompany]

@@rubydevices1017 - it would be a tough job (and definitely in stages like you said), but it could probably do it

[@mealbla7097]

Sounds like a fun place to work

[@tablerockteacompany]

It is :)

[@boiscontrebois-lefilm4541]

Interesting video! How many holes can you make per day to plant the tea trees?

[@tablerockteacompany]

Each driller can do 100 holes/hour

[@kingjames1282]

What are you installing, with the 3.5” auger

[@tablerockteacompany]

We plant tea (Camellia sinensis) - tens of thousands of them :)

[@kong4679]

What do you drill holes for

[@tablerockteacompany]

Holes are for tea plants

[@peterwiley706]

I rented one of these recently and it ran away with me, that is, it went spinning without my hand on the deadman switch. Not good. Also, the safety stop bar can work itself loose because the plastic socket into which the end of the bar fits is not deep enough to ensure a good connection. Check it every time the bar is used.

[@tablerockteacompany]

@@peterwiley706 people definitely don’t take care of rentals!

[@CreativeByDesign2015]

How does it handle post holes in clay rocky ground?

[@tablerockteacompany]

We have clay rocky ground here. It does great, but if I needed a 6” hole I would start with a 4” pilot then overdrill with a 6”

[@adityakrishnaswamy6057]

How different is it with a 12" dia bit?

[@tablerockteacompany]

Very difficult if trying to drill in clay (like ours). In fact, when we need to do a 6" dia, we drill with the 4" first here.

[@Likadees]

For some reason; I can't ordered it online!

[@tablerockteacompany]

I think Stihl only sells thru their licensed distributors

[@HouseMastersTools]

Good Tools 🍻

[@tablerockteacompany]

Yup. I wish we didn't have to abuse them so much :)

[@mrbig813]

cant take you seriously wearing those glasses

[@tablerockteacompany]

@@mrbig813 🙄