I need to dig some holes for my fence posts so I decided to try this earth auger instead of buying a giant gas auger. This drill keeps getting stuck, it needs a shaper tip. I bought another drill but it didn't help. I eventually switched to a 1" wood drill bit with a 12" extension and it works great with an impact wrench. It can dig holes in dry and wet soil, it can even loosen grass, roots and pebbles.