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would be impracticable, because the threads of a scrv would 

 immediately clog with dirt, and be worse than a small plain 



FIG. 99. 



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THE POST-HOLE AT7GEB. 



point, such as they should always be made with. In using such 

 an auger, dig a foot or so with the spade, and then with the 

 crowbar make a hole six or eight inches deep for the point of the 

 auger to turn in, if the ground is hard. "When the ground is soft, 

 a hole made with a crowbar will not be necessary. Bore in six 

 inches, and with the rammer pack the dirt a little on the auger, 

 so that when it is lifted out it will bring all the dirt with it. In 

 dry dirt, if it is not rammed a little on the auger it will fall back 

 into the hole when the auger is taken out. Make a hole with 

 crowbar again and bore as before. Have a little paddle at hand 

 to clean off the auger when the dirt adheres to it. Never strike 

 an auger on a stone for the purpose of knocking off the dirt, 

 should be kept so bright that dirt will seldom stick to the li 

 Bear in mind, that a post auger is not a crowbar nor a sledge, and 

 when made as light as it ought to be it can be easily broken. 

 "When the lips hit a stone in boring, let the auger be taken out, 



and pry out the stone with the crowbar. 

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