Augering holes to do sampling?

[pp13bnos]

There's a creek I do some dredging on in Southern Oregon. There's good gold, but like everyone I"m allways looking for something better. Anyways..there is a good sized bench on a inside bend, that I wanted to do some sampling on. There is varying levels of topsoil, I know for sure. It has plenty of old growth trees, so I know it hasn't been worked to much. What I was thinking was drilling some test holes to see how deep bedrock is, and even more if there is gold. What I'm looking for is something that I can add lengths to go deeper if I wish. A 3point style auger that hooks onto a tractor is out of the question due to location. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks.

 

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[Hoser John]

There are 1-2 man augers as I sold 100s a Tanaka for sampling. Rental yards also so you can just sample and return with less investment. Just run for a minute at depth for your samples and good to go. Work smarter and not harder as you save hours of labor with every hole-John

 

[shaggy21]

I have an auger bit for a screw gun

 

[bill-costa rica]

the few times that I have used a 2 man gas auger it has never been for sampling placer ground. from what has happened in dirt when you hit a rock makes me think I want nothing to do with one of those creatures in gravel. you hit a rock and bind up you will fly… good luck with that. be careful.

bill/cr

 

[pp13bnos]

the few times that I have used a 2 man gas auger it has never been for sampling placer ground. from what has happened in dirt when you hit a rock makes me think I want nothing to do with one of those creatures in gravel. you hit a rock and bind up you will fly… good luck with that. be careful.

bill/cr

So what your saying is, I need to get my skidsteer down there. Wonder if the forest service would mind? hehe...

 

[Goodyguy]

Here's the way to go for an easily portable auger that can be operated by one person.......

 

[pp13bnos]

Not a bad idea. Might have to check into one of those things. Thanks for the links!

 

[golden ray]

You mentioned many trees in that area. So be aware that if
using a hand held auger, and you snag into a tree root; it
will most likely rip the auger right out of your hands.
Be careful.

 

[Jason in Enid]

If there are roots and rocks, you won't be able to use an auger. It's just as simple as that.