RW wrote:
"Mungo "Two Sheds" Toadfoot" wrote in message
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No I wasn't; I'm lying.

But I do want an 'ole dug, for a washing line pole. A big, heavy, iron
scaffold pole that wants going into the earth about two feet. What's the
best way to dig a scaffold pole 'ole? I did read about someone using water
from a hose pipe to dig a pole into the ground but it was lacking detail.

Any suggestions? What about a scaffold pole-sized drill bit? Is that
feasible?

1 Obtain a shorter piece of same dia scaff pole.
2 Using percussive action from a sledge 'ammer knock the short bit into
the ground to the depth required, wobble pole a bit as you go so facilitate
removal. This is a Saturday job. NOTE....ENSURE UPRIGHTYNESS WITH LEVEL
3 Remove short length and fill 'ole with slurry of wet cement. (6 to 1
mix) to within a 3rd depth of the top of 'ole
4 Put full length pole into 'ole pressing/pulling down on pole with much
bellyforce as possible. (Assistance from a fat ******* will help)
NOTE....ENSURE UPRIGHTYNESS WITH LEVEL AGAIN.
5 Await much dryness of the mix while having a few beers and a Sunday
roast.
6 Next day (or maybe 3) test the structure for soundness by leaning on
said pole while holding can of beer in hand. Observe spillage.

IF no spillage then job done......Get SWMBO to hang washing on line and test
for stability.

If spillage .................. you cocked it up between 3 to 5 above
somewhere.

Should you NOT observe the MUCH UPRIGHTYNESS part ANYWHERE..............You
*WILL* be ridiculed by all and sundry because of your inability when sober
to sort out a simple task of having a line pole vertical.



Ignore that. Even if it starts vertical it won't be by the time its has
some wshing hung on it a few times.