Remember the Hole Hog ???:huh:

[SNOWY]

I don't know if this great U.S built turf plug tool is still around...

Beautifully built tool, thought some pics of it would be worth sharing.

The main tube is 9" long by 3" diameter.
It is 11" wide across the handles, and the black knob controls the plunger disc...

The label is

"HOLE HOG" tm
Professional Recovery Tools
416 KELLY DRIVE
BROWNSTOWN IN. 47220

( I think it's IN.) Zip code correct ?

 

[Elton]

I remember.....took a little work, and your palm of hand got sore, but it worked well.
Dirt went right back in hole with ease......A friend of mine got a golf course cup hole digger and that works well too.....

 

[ROGERTN]

I MADE ONE OF THOSE A WHILE BACK OUT OF AN OLD MUFFLER PIPE. I SERRATED THE END AND WORKED GREAT UNTIL YOU HIT A ROCK!!! BUT TO HEAVY TO LUG AROUND... ILL STICK TO MY LESCHE DIGGER

 

[tab-nabit]

Had a few different versions.
There was a run of some large ones that someone was making - cuts a plug about 5 inches diameter and a foot deep.
I tried a smaller version a couple times - my luck always hit a rock or root
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[Hungry]

How do you post a picture on this site.

 

[Hungry]

This is my plug cutter, the pin extending out the bottom locates it so it doesn't move while you are cutting the plug, it's 2 1/2' diameter stainless steel. I don't use it as the ground around here is hard clay, and you need a sledge hammer to knock the plunger back down and dislodge the plug. I now use a 1 1/2' diameter tool, made from stainless steel tube with the side cut away and a handle added, I find this the best tool for my purposes, as it cuts a small hole and you can just prise the coins out that are just under the surface. this tool is the 2nd from the left in the bottom photo. The plastic tube is the scabbard for the tube tool, and there is a tab off the right hand side at the top that the other flat tool sits in. The scoop is self explanatory, but i put a aluminium reinforcing collar on it , as i use it to help me get back up

 

[SNOWY]

Excellent kit you have Hungry !!!

 

[Hungry]

This is my own hip stick to solve the Explorer weight problem. The ball is pressed into the socket so it doesn't drop out