Vintage Red Steel Post Hole Digger

Description : Vintage manual post hole digger featuring long wood handles, red-painted steel digging blades, and a mechanical pivot linkage that closes the blades around loosened soil for removal. The tool measures approximately 58 ½ inches long and shows authentic working wear, including finish loss, surface rust, scratches, oxidation, and weathering to the wood handles. A practical salvaged hand tool for digging fence, sign, garden, and landscape post holes, or for display in a collection of vintage agricultural tools.

Era
Mid-20th century.

Style
Traditional agricultural and landscaping hand tool.

Technique
Formed and painted steel digging blades joined to a mechanical pivot assembly and fitted with long wood handles for leverage.

Tools Used
Metal press, cutting and grinding equipment, drill, riveting or fastening tools, wrenches, and woodworking tools.

History
Manual post hole diggers were commonly used for setting fence posts, signs, gates, and other outdoor structures. The long handles provide leverage while the opposing blades loosen, capture, and lift soil from the hole.

Manufacturer / Maker
Maker: Unknown.

Measurements
58 ½" L x 5 ¾" W x 4 ½" D

Suggested Weight
Approximately 8 lbs.

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension
Approximately 60" L x 8" W x 7" H.

Item Number : P17477

Category : Handtools

Brand : Unknown