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Let’s face it, we’ve all been there: weighing up buying a cheaper imported product rather than purchasing from an Australian-owned brand. But is it worth the risk? There are some great reasons why you should be buying Australian made products where you can. Especially, when it comes to larger investments like machinery and construction equipment that is utilised on a daily basis.  Your choice to purchase Australian made has a far-reaching affect which goes beyond simply keeping a company like Digga in business.  While buying local means you are getting a quality product which has been built for our conditions and support is close by should you need it - it is the knock-on effect on our economy which isn’t so apparent at first sight. Supporting Local Manufacturing, the Economy and Jobs in Australia  Take Digga as an example, employing over 200 people in our Queensland manufacturing facility is just the start of your contribution when you purchase Digga. With branches also ...

Our Digga tapered auger teeth are defined by their tapered shape and are used on our earth/rock combo range of augers (RC). Tapered teeth will wear most on the edges above the carbide tip. You may notice the teeth scalloping out around the edges and forming a crease around the tooth.  Please remember that it becomes essential to change the tooth as soon as you notice the carbide tip is either gone, chipped, damaged or cracked. If you notice excessive wear on a single tip carbide tooth and its pocket – we recommend replacing it with a double tip carbide tooth. Removing Tapered Auger Teeth Tapered auger teeth are found on our earth/rock combo augers. Follow these first steps to remove them. 1. Place a pin punch or centre punch in the hole at the base of the tooth holder. 2. Ensure the rounded side of the punch is facing the bottom of the pocket and the flat side against the base of the tooth. 3. Use a hammer to tap the punch into the hole to dislodge the tooth. 4. Remove the tooth. I...

If your A-series auger teeth look anything like the below you should replace them rather sooner than later. The tungsten tip A-Series Auger tooth will wear most on the leading edge of the tungsten. You should see a valley type pattern on the underside of the teeth. In the following, you will find a guide on how remove and install worn auger teeth for A-series augers. If you need to install tapered teeth or rotating rock picks check out our blog. In the meantime, you can also watch our video .  Removing Bladed Auger Teeth Bladed teeth are found on all A series earth augers. Follow these first steps to remove them. 1. If a nylon pin (Pinloc) is in place, remove it using a hole puncher or by breaking the pin. Pinloc is available on A4 augers only. 2. Place a punch in the groove on the back of the tooth, Tap on the back of the punch with a hammer to dislodge the tooth. This should also release the Rubberloc, if used. 3. If the tooth is jammed or difficult to remove, a pin punch or ce...