The Seymour auger is on one word - FABULOUS. A section of our split rail fence collapsed with three in a row rotted out posts. I didn't feel like hiring someone, so following a lot of reviews and research I bought the Seymour Auger. I am 61 years old, and had no problem digging two and a half foot post holes. It plowed through rotted posts, clay and stones with absolutely no problem. It's easy to attach the handle and off you go. I have one more inline gate post to do. Looking forward to it. If you have to do it, add a small sledge hammer, a tape measure and a reciprocal battery operated saw and you are in business.