[Lowfer] Not a RotoHammer, but a good pilot hole starter

[Andy - KU4XR]

Having come to the conclusion that there has to be a " better way "
or at least " another way "; I came up with this idea. I'm sure it's
not original, but I can't remember seeing anyone ever post anything
about this method of " hole drilling " before. Using a 4 foot piece
of Brakeline, and my 3/8th inch B&D hand drill, along with a pitcher
of water; I had a pilot hole if you will, drilled, and the Ground
Rod instantly sunk 4 feet into the ground, in an hour-No Hammering !!
Unfortunately, at the 6 foot deep level, the sound of the hammering
went from " thunk-thunk-thunk " to a " ting-ting-ting " sound every
swing, and the rod stopped moving...pretty soon, so did I.
Here's a not too good quality picture of the Homemade Starter Hole
Drill Bit:

http://ku4xr.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=105349124

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Andy - KU4XR - EM75xr - Friendsville, TN. USA
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