Fencepost digging with a paddle mixer and auger

[Tony K]

Afternoon. I have a decent electric paddle mixer, and am wondering if I can use it to dig post holes. I have seen a number of these type of auger bits available....

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Makita-E-07319-Earth-Auger-bit/dp/B08PDMXYWL/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=earth+auger+bit&qid=1647357229&refinements=p_76%3A419158031&rnid=419157031&rps=1&s=diy&sprefix=earth+aug%2Cdiy%2C119&sr=1-3

 

...but cannot establish whether they will connect to the mixer. 

 

Anyone ever tried this before?!

 

 

Edited March 15, 2022 by Tony K

[nod]

If you could You would burn the motor out in seconds 

Ive a petrol hole borer and it still gets stuck in roots 

[Jilly]

I've used the two person petrol auger type thing. The small person (me) can get flung aside by roots. 

[Temp]

I've used this type in the past single handed. 

 

Best way is probably to find a mini digger and push in pointed fence posts with the bucket. Two man job but quick.