Description
Overview:
The Faithfull Post Hole Digger (Shovel Holer) 1200mm (48in) is a manual, two-handled digging tool for creating neat, vertical holes in soil. It features robust steel, oval-mouth hinged blades that bite into the ground and close to lift out spoil efficiently. A closure stop on the shafts keeps the blades parallel for consistent hole width and minimal backfill. With a shaft length of 1200mm (48in) and blade size of 250mm x 150mm (10 x 6in), it offers good reach and leverage while remaining easy to handle. Ideal for fencing, landscaping, and light construction, this Faithfull tool suits tradespeople and DIY users needing accurate holes for posts, supports, and planting without power tools.
Key Features:
- Durable steel oval-mouth hinged blades for efficient cutting and lifting
- Closure stop maintains parallel blade alignment for tidy, uniform holes
- 1200mm (48in) shaft length provides leverage and comfortable working height
- Blade size 250mm x 150mm (10 x 6in) for controlled soil removal
- Manual operation-no fuel, batteries, or cables required
- Helps reduce backfill and site disturbance around the hole
- Suitable for most garden and light construction soils
- Simple, low-maintenance design with few moving parts
- Balanced, two-handled control for accurate positioning
- Useful where powered augers are impractical or inaccessible
Typical Applications:
Digging holes for timber or metal fence posts, gate posts, decking supports, pergolas, signage, letterboxes, and planting trees or shrubs. Well suited to landscaping, fencing installations, small construction projects, and property maintenance where clean, repeatable holes are required without using powered equipment.
Also known as:
Clamshell post digger, fence post digger, post hole borer, hole digger, manual auger, earth auger (manual), shovel holer, clam shell digger, hand post hole tool.
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 902 2185 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Faithfull |
| OEM No. | FAIPHD |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Machine Type | Augers |
