Do-it-yourself manual garden drill
For many, a garden plot is the place where you constantly need to work, plant or build something. When carrying out some measures for the improvement of the territory, it becomes necessary to make holes in the ground. This may be required for planting shrubs and trees, as well as when installing fences and other structures. Of course, you can do this job with a shovel. But this will take a lot of time and effort.
Significantly facilitates the work on the personal plot of the drill "Zubr". Garden hand tools are very handy. With it, you can easily make a hole in the ground of the desired size. The use of such a tool can greatly facilitate your work. In addition, the use of a garden drill requires a little physical effort.
Is it possible to do it yourself?
A manual garden drill is an indispensable tool. As a rule, it is equipped with several augers that are easily screwed into the soil like drills. Such a device is a good helper in construction. Alas, not in every specialized store you can buy a garden drill with interchangeable knives. Yes, and the price in some cases is too high, and not everyone can afford such costs. Therefore, the question arises: "Is it possible to make a manual garden drill with your own hands?"
Of course you can. To do this, you need to have at hand some tools and material for work, as well as certain skills and abilities. The process of making a garden drill is quite simple. The main thing is to choose the right material.
What will be required?
A manual garden drill is made quickly and the result is a quality product. Of course, when choosing materials, you should be careful. After all, the reliability and durability of the tool depends on it. Do not forget that the garden drill consists of several parts. To make a tool, you need a scrolling handle, a metal pole and an auger that makes holes. Every detail must be made of high quality material. Otherwise, the tool will not last long. The metal must be strong enough, because the tool will be used to make holes in the ground with different densities. Soft material in this case will not work. For manufacturing you will need:
Manufacturing process
To make a manual garden drill, you should use only high-quality metal. From this material it is necessary to make several blanks of screws. You should also immediately determine the diameter of the parts. It depends on where the garden drill will be used. If the tool will make holes for the posts, then the diameter of the augers should be approximately five centimeters larger than the estimated diameter of the hole. Otherwise, the device will be useless.
At the base of the blades, it is necessary to make holes that will allow you to attach the parts to the base. They should be done in the very center. In this case, the holes should be small. Their diameter should be a millimeter less than those made in the stand of the future drill.
What's next?
A garden drill consists of more than just augers. Particular attention should be paid to the rack. It must also be made of durable material. To fix the augers on the rack, you need to clamp it in a vice, and then make several holes across the rod. In these places, threads should be cut. You can do this with a tap. After that, you can fix the blades with bolts.
The manual garden drill is almost ready. The following manipulations must be performed using a grinder. With this tool, you need to make radial cuts. This will allow, if necessary, to slightly stretch the blade into a helical state from a flat one. After the work done, you need to process and then sharpen the lower part at an angle of 50 °.
Final stage
From the side of the sleeve, a small indent should be made, about 10 millimeters. The manufacturing process does not end there. It is necessary to make flats, about three millimeters deep. This can be done with an emery wheel. The very tip can be sharpened so that it looks like a peak. After all, a garden drill will be used in soils of various densities. Helical grooves can be made in the area of the lower end of the rack. To do this, you should use the grinder.
To make the hand auger garden drill convenient to use, you should make a handle. It is usually attached directly to the rack. In this case, the handle should not be welded. This will not allow you to adjust the height of the stand. It is better to fix the handle with bolts.
Finally
A homemade garden drill is a necessary tool in the household. After all, the device can be used for many types of work. In addition, the tool perfectly replaces the shovel. Making such a device at home does not require special costs. The main thing is to follow a few basic rules and choose the right material.
In order for the garden drill to serve for a long time, it is worth protecting it from the negative effects of various abrasives. First of all, it is necessary to paint the tool with a composition that can protect products from corrosion. Only in this case, the drill will last more than one year. In addition, a device made at home will save the family budget and equip a personal plot without much effort.