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How Are Auger Drill Attachments Made?

17/12/2021

Auger drill attachments are partly machine produced, partly forged and partly ground by hand. This guide covers the basic steps which are used in the production of auger drill attachments. There are two methods described below: one which is used in the production of hand-driven augers and one which is used…

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What To Know Before Buying An Auger

13/10/2021

An auger is a drill attachment that is used for boring holes. An auger can technically be used for anything from DIY landscaping and digging post holes to excavating before placing foundations and drilling mining shafts. At Tebco Augers we supply large augers for use in the construction, infrastructure, civil and…

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How To Drill Rock: Best Practice

16/09/2021

A range of auger variants may be used to drill through rock. If your project requires rock drilling, Tebco Australian rock augers can save you time and trouble at your site. With rotating pick teeth which maximise the penetrative capacity of the drill, they are useful for shattering and excavating strong…

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Rock Auger Teeth: Quality Comes First

13/08/2021

Rock auger teeth are some of the most critical components of drilling equipment used in excavating rock and in foundation drilling. Most rock auger teeth can withstand the toughest conditions due to their high wear resistance. This is the reason most engineers choose rock auger teeth for tough ground conditions. High…

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Boring Auger Safety Preparation Checklist

07/07/2021

When using augers for boring, there are certain steps that must be taken prior to drilling to ensure safety compliance at your site. By following this boring auger safety preparation checklist you ensure hazards are removed, allowing your project to finish on-time and to budget. The checklist assumes all relevant permits…

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Clay Drilling Techniques: Best Practice

12/06/2021

Drilling in clay is a vastly different experience to drilling in dirt or rock. If you have drilled in clay before you may have observed the cuttings beginning to swell and the borehole constricting as a result. This is because when clay is exposed to water or bentonite drilling fluid, its…

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