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An auger to assist in ground-burrowing or mixing paint or concrete, is used by attaching it to an electric or cordless power source. The major advantages over previous augers are: a hex head design prevents slipping in the drill chuck, an offset boring tip provides better digging, and a removable ex

An auger to assist in ground-burrowing or mixing paint or concrete, is used by attaching it to an electric or cordless power source. The major advantages over previous augers are: a hex head design prevents slipping in the drill chuck, an offset boring tip provides better digging, and a removable extension allows for the digging holes from a sitting or standing position possible without straining. The cutting edge of the auger's discs is sharpened for easier digging in hard soil. A single spring pin lock connects a first shaft to the extension shaft.

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1. A device for attachment to a power source to bore a hole in soil comprising:a) a first shaft having a first end and a second end; the first end including a hexagonal-shaped portion, the second end including a pointed tip offset from center and shaved flat on one side at an angle configured for bo

1. A device for attachment to a power source to bore a hole in soil comprising:a) a first shaft having a first end and a second end; the first end including a hexagonal-shaped portion, the second end including a pointed tip offset from center and shaved flat on one side at an angle configured for boring a hole in the soil, wherein the pointed tip has a cavity therein; b) a disc attached a distance from the second end; andc) a second shaft, longer than the first shaft, having a first end and a second end and wherein:1) the first end is hexagonal-shaped; and2) the second end has a first shaft receiving portion with a bore therein; andd) a U-shaped pin removable with a finger and used for affixing the first shaft to the second shaft.2. The device of claim 1, wherein:a) the first shaft is about 15 inches long and further includes a hole therethrough approximately 2 inches from the first end;b) the disc is attached at a distance of approximately 3 inches from the second end; andc) the length of the second shaft is approximately 26 inches long.3. The device of claim 2, wherein the second shaft has a hole therethrough perpendicular to the shaft for receiving a shaft locking device.4. The device of claim 2, wherein the shaft locking device includes a cotter pin with a looped portion, wherein the loop is of a sufficient size to accommodate the insertion of a human finger.5. The device of claim 1, wherein the device is coated with a rust inhibitor.6. The device of claim 1, wherein the disc is sharpened along the edges and angled at 35 degrees.7. The device of claim 1, wherein the disc:a) is bent in a spiral configuration to enhance the digging capability, andb) has a leading edge that is slanted downwardly and a trailing edge that is slanted upwardly.8. The device of claim 1, further comprising a shaft extender to allow the user to stand upright while operating the tool.9. The device of claim 1, wherein the power source is a standard electric drill having a three-eighths drive for receiving the shaft and adding power to the device.10. The device of claim 1, wherein the shaft is:a) configured to fit a half-inch chuck on a battery-powered power sourceb) constructed of half-inch in diameter steel rods.11. The device of claim 1, further comprising a U-shaped locking pin having one arm bent to tightly fit around a shaft of an extension.12. The device of claim 1, wherein;a) the device is constructed of durable materials for ease of use by gardeners of old age or with physical handicaps; andb) the disc is about three inches in diameter and is used for at least one of: burrowing into hard clay or frozen soil, aerating soil, mixing compost, mixing cement, and mixing paint.13. The device of claim 1, wherein the disc is a four-inch in diameter disc and may be used to produce post holes or holes for shrubs.14. A device for use in combination with a power source for boring a hole in soil comprising;a) a power drill with chuck jaws; andb) an auger attached to the power drill comprising:1) a first shaft comprising:i. a first hexagonal end,ii a second end opposite the first end having a sharpened tip with a shallow cavity and thin outside edges, andiii. a hole near the first end configured to receive a pin;2) a second shaft connected to said first shaft comprising;i. a first hexagonal end,ii. a second end opposite the first end and including a receiving portion configured to receive the hexagonal first end of the first shaft, andiii. a hole on the receiving portion aligned with the hole of the first end of the first shaft configured to receive a pin;3) a single U-shaped cotter pin configured to be inserted through the holes on the first and second shafts; and4) a spiral disc attached near the tip of the first shaft comprising a leading edge and a trailing edge.