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On Jul 10, 2:44 am, Terra Arcane wrote:
Just curious if you know a better way to dig a 50 foot long 6-inch deep
4-inch wide trench on a steep slope along the driveway in rocky soil?

It's to bury a remote gate opener sensor wire (12 volt).

I'm guessing my options a
1. Shovel (back breaking)
2. Gas-powered ditch digger machine (might not handle the slope?)
3. Pressure washer (slow)
? and other ideas ?

you trying to run power to the gate? or will the ditch be for a actual
sensor? why 4 inches wide? will it run parell to the driveway?

About the time i graduated high schools back in 1975 i helped dig a
water line ditch 150 feet long on a steep rocky slope. 8 or 10 people
involved no way to get a backhoe on the slope safely. my mom had
remarried and had no water.

it took a long time, used a jackhammer in areas, and most notably i
got poision ivy between my legs




Best option:

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