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according to whether it is desired to take
much or little dirt in the process of cutting.
The apexes of the cutters 4 are slightly bent
and sharpened to form cutting-points 4, and
5 the adjacent edges of the cutters 4 are pro-
vided adjacent to such points 4" with slightly-
projecting teats 4b, which are adapted to inter-
lock when the device is in operative position
and cooperate with the stop 3b, to prevent the
to edges of the cutters 4 from being forced apart
in the cutting operation. Each of the cutters
extends between the intersection of the planes
of the angle. Means are arranged above the
plates 4 to form substantially a pocket to re-
15 ceive the dirt as it passes above the plates
4. Such means 5 are here shown as two in-
wardly-curved plates,substantially rectang-
lar, with rounded corners and respectively
secured to the parts 2c of the lower parts of
20 the shanks 2 and bent to correspond sub-
stantially with the upper edge of the cutters
4 and completing the formation of substan-
tially a cylindrical chamber of slightly
smaller exterior diameter than the upper
25 edges of the plates 4. By this organization
it is evident that when in operation the outer
walls of the plates 5 will not contact with the
walls of the hole to cause friction, while the
loose dirt contained in such pocket and with-
30 in the cutters 4 add weight to the auger to
force it into the ground.
The operation and advantages of the inven-
tion will be readily understood and appre-
ciated. The tongs being closed, the upper
35 end of the handleless shank resting against
the stop 3b and projecting slightly above the
handle 3 and the teats 4b interlocked, the de-
vice is in condition for use. The operator
now places it upon the ground and seizing
40 the handle proceeds to turn it from left to
right. The formation of the plates 4 causes
the auger to enter the earth with ease and
the space between the edges of the plates 4.
The earth enters the interior of the plates 4
45 and rises into the pocket formed by the plates
5. When sufficient earth has been removed,
the operator lifts the auger from the hole and
pressing the projecting upper part of the
handleless shank 2 with his thumb readily
5o releases it from the stop 3 and opens the
tongs 1 to dump the dirt wherever desired.
He then closes the tongs 1, again slipping the
upper end of the handleless shank 1 behind
the stop 3b, and the device is ready to drop
, into the hole for work again.
The device works perfectly and can be made
in different sizes, and the cutting-blades may
be made adjustable to suit the purpose for
which the hole is desired.
6o I do not desire to be understood as limiting
myself to the details of construction and ar-
rangement as herein described and illus-trated, as it is manifest that variations and
modifications may be made in the features of
construction and arrangement in the adapta- 65
tion of the device to various conditions of
use without departing from the spirit and
scope of my invention and improvements. I
therefore reserve the right to all such varia-
tion and modification as properly fall within 70
the scope of my invention and the terms of
the following claims.
Having thus described my invention, I
claim and desire to secure by Letters Pat-
ent- 75
1. A post-auger comprising tongs, the sepa-
rate shanks whereof cross each other and are
pivoted intermediately of their ends; cutters,
each of which has a straight cutting edge,
and is attached to the lower end part of one 8o
of such separate shanks, and is arranged an-
gularly of the other cutter when the auger is
in an operative form; said cutters extending
beyond the intersection of the planes of the
angle; and inwardly-curved plates respec- 85
tively attached to the shanks and adjacent
to the cutters, substantially as and for the
purpose described.
2. A post-auger comprising tongs, the sepa-
rate shanks whereof cross each other and are 90
pivoted intermediately of their ends; cutters,
each of which has a straight cutting edge,
and is attached to the lower end part of one
of such separate shanks, and is arranged an-
gularly of the other cutter when the auger is 95
in an operative form; said cutters extending
beyond the intersection of the planes of the
angle; and means attached to the shanks for
retaining in operative form, said shanks and
the cutters which are respectively attached moo
thereto.
3. A post-auger comprising tongs, the sepa-
rate shanks whereof cross each other and are
pivoted intermediately of their ends; cutters,
each of which has a straight cutting edge, 105
and is attached to the lower end part of one
of such separate shanks, and is arranged an-
gularly of the other cutter when the auger is
in an operative form; said cutters extending
beyond the intersection of the planes of the 110
angle; means attached to the shanks for re-
taining in operative form, said shanks and
the cutters which are respectively attached
thereto; and inwardly-curved plates respec-
tively attached to the shanks and adjacent 115
to the cutters, substantially as and for the
purpose described.
In testimony whereof I have signed my
name in the presence of the subscribing wit-
nesses.
JAMES DOBBS SANFORD.
Witnesses:
L. N. SANFORD,
M. E. MILLICAN.2
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Sanford, James Dobbs. Post-Auger, patent, May 12, 1903; Washington D.C.. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth513180/m1/3/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.