Clay soil post holes go faster with this trick

Digging in clay is always a pain. I started adding water to the hole first. It softens the clay so the digger cuts through easier. We did this on a job last month and saved a bunch of time. Just pour a bucket in and wait a few minutes. Then the posts set nice and solid. My crew swears by it now.

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lee8476mo ago

Works even better with a little dish soap mixed in.

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the_zara7mo ago

Try that trick myself last summer. Works great if you can wait for a dry day to dig after the rain.

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lunafox7mo ago

Oh totally, @the_zara is right about the timing! I found that sweet spot where the ground is still soft from the rain but not soupy. Makes digging so much easier.

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the_tyler7mo ago

Honestly you still wanna wait a couple days after it stops raining. The ground stays wet underneath and it's just a muddy mess.

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