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Using Hand Augers To Drill Boreholes

Is there a way of using a hand augur to drill a borehole in sandy soil (mostly sand - it's on the lakeshore). The first attempt saw the walls of the borehole falling in constantly.

Regards Joanne

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Using Hand Augers To Drill Boreholes

Is there a way of using a hand augur to drill a borehole in sandy soil (mostly sand - it's on the lakeshore). The first attempt saw the walls of the borehole falling in constantly.

Regards Joanne