Driil auger for planting plugs

[jsasker007]

Just got done planting 105 spruce tree plugs using the auger that runs off of a cordless drill. SLICK! Wish I would have had one of these about 10 years ago. Says to use a drill that's at least 18v. Mine is 18v and drilled the holes for all of them without showing signs of slowing down. After swearing that I'm done planting more trees I might sneak in some more plugs now. I had an auger ordered with some plug trees I was getting a few years ago and something happened where the order wound up getting cancelled otherwise I would have had an auger sooner. After drilling a few holes you get the feel for it and don't keep fighting it. I would recommend the tool for anyone who plants small spruce/pine trees in plug form.

 

[T-Max]

Just got done planting 105 spruce tree plugs using the auger that runs off of a cordless drill. SLICK! Wish I would have had one of these about 10 years ago. Says to use a drill that's at least 18v. Mine is 18v and drilled the holes for all of them without showing signs of slowing down. After swearing that I'm done planting more trees I might sneak in some more plugs now. I had an auger ordered with some plug trees I was getting a few years ago and something happened where the order wound up getting cancelled otherwise I would have had an auger sooner. After drilling a few holes you get the feel for it and don't keep fighting it. I would recommend the tool for anyone who plants small spruce/pine trees in plug form.

They really are the best, but I would suggest you get a backup. I planted so many my drill eventually sheared the auger shaft. I choked it up a bit and did a few more before the chuck started to spin. I had to wait a week or so for the replacement. Plugs are a bit more expensive, but your productivity will skyrocket!

 

[b116757]

My favorite for plugging

https://www.amazon.com/ProPlugger-Garden-Planter-Weeder-Plugger/dp/B003MRTVUI/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?adgrpid=58883467347&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.b04BLdJMH7AccGAolPpT2U7OKMqJAcdCY16AFGWHXGL5zeaLBSYK_4BQGx8egwLwNbsepIzYMQKF2uSHwR08AUzsib1CHChGYRP3bKs85makQKmclJufv6oLgT_02h-4pm_upgKooBfOt_r3YVoTdBO--NbhsXazOXV1ejpmEF3OnEoulUNT3srImg4w0dpNzZyxnp0BmUfaVAhdQeXEnw.uHb8G3jeGENXEomT3MkAe4LD0JUoGm-8MGUqGrY36nM&dib_tag=se&hvadid=651156246148&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9024019&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=b&hvrand=11163614242173031602&hvtargid=kwd-358599126127&hydadcr=5596_13318600&keywords=pro+plugger&qid=1716242814&sr=8-1

 

[RGrizzzz]

I've destroyed a few of the Amazon augers. I highly recommend PowerPlanter brand. They're heavier duty and guaranteed. I have 3 different sizes. Some are wider and some are longer. (Less bending) I use them in an Echo gas earth auger, which is needed for the rocky PA soils. (Tried cordless and my wrists were not a fan) I highly recommend anyone planting seedlings to check into an auger. We've had much better success with the auger and potted seedlings than a dibble bar and bare root seedlings.

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Stihl makes one too. I found the Echo for $75 used. Needed a little work, but it's as good as new now.

 

[bwoods11]

Just got done planting 105 spruce tree plugs using the auger that runs off of a cordless drill. SLICK! Wish I would have had one of these about 10 years ago. Says to use a drill that's at least 18v. Mine is 18v and drilled the holes for all of them without showing signs of slowing down. After swearing that I'm done planting more trees I might sneak in some more plugs now. I had an auger ordered with some plug trees I was getting a few years ago and something happened where the order wound up getting cancelled otherwise I would have had an auger sooner. After drilling a few holes you get the feel for it and don't keep fighting it. I would recommend the tool for anyone who plants small spruce/pine trees in plug form.

What brand did you use ?

 

[jsasker007]

What brand did you use ?

TCBWFY Auger Drill Bit for Planting 1.6x16.5inch Extended Length Garden Auger Spiral Drill Bit for Planting Bulbs Flowers. Worked great. amazon​

 

[Ikeman]

My ground is so hard that my batteries and/or drills overheated quickly when I tried an auger. I had 2 drills and 4 batteries with me, and i hit the high temperature shutoff on all 6. I’ve decided that my only option in my soil is a dibble bar. I’m not doing plugs, though, just acorns.


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[jsasker007]

Dibble bars work. I've planted several hundred small spruce and maybe 100 pine trees. The trees with bare roots really suck compared to planting the PLUG type. Wish I would have discovered the plugs many years ago. I'm considering getting an auger for a tractor 3 pt and maybe just planting larger trees that don't need as much TLC and won't take as many years to amount to something after planting(I'm getting old). The other option is to just call it good and take care of things I've already planted. COIN FLIP

 

[RGrizzzz]

My ground is so hard that my batteries and/or drills overheated quickly when I tried an auger. I had 2 drills and 4 batteries with me, and i hit the high temperature shutoff on all 6. I’ve decided that my only option in my soil is a dibble bar. I’m not doing plugs, though, just acorns.


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They make a nut planter as well, call "The Squirrel". Less bending. You could likely DIY one if you can weld.

SQUIRREL

SQUIRREL1.5 is specifically designed to plant tree nuts such as acorns and larger tree nuts such as chestnuts etc. The device works by punching a hole in the ground, dropping the nut in the hole, and...

www.nutplanter.com

 

[TreeDaddy]

Dibble bars work. I've planted several hundred small spruce and maybe 100 pine trees. The trees with bare roots really suck compared to planting the PLUG type. Wish I would have discovered the plugs many years ago. I'm considering getting an auger for a tractor 3 pt and maybe just planting larger trees that don't need as much TLC and won't take as many years to amount to something after planting(I'm getting old). The other option is to just call it good and take care of things I've already planted. COIN FLIP

If you ever try a Wolverine tree spade , you will retire the dibble

bill

 

[jsasker007]

If you ever try a Wolverine tree spade , you will retire the dibble

bill

GOT ONE. LOVE IT

 

[bwoods11]

They make a nut planter as well, call "The Squirrel". Less bending. You could likely DIY one if you can weld.

SQUIRREL

SQUIRREL1.5 is specifically designed to plant tree nuts such as acorns and larger tree nuts such as chestnuts etc. The device works by punching a hole in the ground, dropping the nut in the hole, and...

www.nutplanter.com

Excuse my French but that thing is F .. awesome!!

 

[jsasker007]

My ground is so hard that my batteries and/or drills overheated quickly when I tried an auger. I had 2 drills and 4 batteries with me, and i hit the high temperature shutoff on all 6. I’ve decided that my only option in my soil is a dibble bar. I’m not doing plugs, though, just acorns.


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Luckily I don't have or haven't found any ground on my place where the auger didn't work well. I even cheated a little and used the auger for a row of plug seedling where I already disked for a new plot. So easy to plant there I almost felt guilty. ALMOST

 

[Ikeman]

Luckily I don't have or haven't found any ground on my place where the auger didn't work well. I even cheated a little and used the auger for a row of plug seedling where I already disked for a new plot. So easy to plant there I almost felt guilty. ALMOST

Well, I destroyed 2 of the 6 3/8” rebar trap stakes I put in the ground yesterday because they got about 10 inches in and refused to go any further. You know you are pounding hard when the rebar begins to curl.


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