JimR
Charter Member
I picked up a used Shaver post hole digger on monday that was in need of minor repairs for $100.00. The driven gear had sheared the woodruff key. In replacing that I had to also replace the upper shaft bearing as I couldn't get it off without destroying it. I also replaced the two pto shaft u-joints. Total cost was $170.00. The 3ph frame is made for a Cat 0 and 1 setup. But it was too short for my tractor. I mounted it on a drawbar and still need to add some length to the upper arms to get more clearance. These PHD are really awesome tool to use. I do have the guards for it and will install them back on before I use it the next time. I wish I had this when I put up the outdoor chicken fence last year. Now I can remove the fence and install it the right way. I just banged the pipes in the ground. They shift with the frost. Now I can punch some holes and cement the poles in place. I also bought a LeBlond Regal Lathe today. I think the size is 13" x 30". I paid $400.00 for it. I hope to have it home tomorrow in pieces. It is in a basement and needs to be dissassembled to move it. It came with plenty of tooling. Pictures will follow when I find the time to clean it up, paint it and put it back together. Here is what the upper part looks like. Mine has two lower legs like the one in the picture on the right side. This is a gearhead unit with the threading attachment.