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Post-hole Bor′er.

An implement for boring holes for fence-posts. In the example, the square shaft of the auger is turned by a bevel-wheel through which it slides, and has a rack into which the spurwheel is meshed when the earth is to be raised. The wheel is rotated by a hand-crank.

Post-driver.

Post-hole borer.

Spade for digging post-holes.

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