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Bang for the buck, my best purchase ever has been a jackhammer. Soil around here is very hard. For years I struggled to dig even the shallowest of holes for pl
by jjav 6y ago
Bang for the buck, my best purchase ever has been a jackhammer.
Soil around here is very hard. For years I struggled to dig even the shallowest of holes for planting things, laying pipes, etc. Holes that would take me months to dig, one painful weekend at a time, I can now get done in 10 minutes. Weirdest tool I've bought, but it has saved me literally years of effort at this point.
I guess the generalized message is just buy the best and most specific tool up front. The time saved by proper tools is totally worth it.
- brtkdotse 6y ago> I guess the generalized message is just buy the best and most specific tool up front. The time saved by proper tools is totally worth it. This is very true IF you know it’s the tool you’re after. I usually preface buying something expensive with something entry-level. In Sweden, this means Biltema - I can get a fully functional 400W impact drill for ~35€. I then ride that thing like I stole it and when it eventually burns up I’ll know the use-cases I need to consider when splurging on a Hilti. But overall, yeah, buying (or renting) professional-grade equipment making any work easier and much more pleasant.
- Gustomaximus 6y agoIs it dry there? While a jackhammer is probably even more effective I find if I wait for rain or soak down soil its much easier to dig where I live (Brisbane/clay soil).