Basement – Digging footer holes in crawl space

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Soil is very compact and potentially rocky, I need to get down several feet. I have at least 5 footer holes to dig.

Thinking of buying a cheap corded 1/2 drill and 18 inch long auger bit set and considering throw away – doesn't matter if I destroy.

This would be for loosening soil. My understanding is that a full size auger bit will not work on anything but a gas-powered drill.

Will a wood auger bit work in this scenario?

I would loosen the soil with the drill and shovel out.

Best Answer

You need an electric or pneumatic chipping hammer:

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There are various bits you can use:

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