I borrowed a PHD from a fellow at work as we needed 10 holes to install mailbox posts in my subdivision.

The fellow who had used it previously bent the shearbolt, so we couldn't get the 12" auger off. That made it fun to hook up. [img]/forums/images/icons/mad.gif[/img]

Once hooked up it worked fine on my JD4100. In decent soil I was able to get down 2' in just a few moments. Made everyone in the subdivision happy that they didn't have to dig their own holes.

I had read all the safety posts on TBN, so knew enough to keep evryone back and out of danger. Also knew to run at an idle speed and lift the auger once in a while to keep it from screwing it self into the ground.

After the job was done I was able to get the damaged 1/2" bolt out and replace it with a new one. I also made and welded a bracket to the arm so the owner can hang it in a tree for storage. [img]/forums/images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

I try and return things in better shape than they were when I borrowed them.