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WORLD FENCE NEWS • DECEMBER 2012 • 79 General Equipment improves earth auger design for portable hole diggers OWATONNA, Minn. – General Equipment Company has introduced its new 4450 Series earth augers, which it says represents "the most sig- nificant change in boring head design and auger construction for use with hand-held hole digging equipment in the last 50 years." The 4450 Series features a new, simpler configuration for attaching the screw bit, which speeds up the instal- lation process and greatly reduces the risk of damage to the earth auger, ac- cording to the company. "Unlike traditional earth auger de- signs used by all manufacturers, Gen- eral Equipment's 4450 Series does not include a drive lug for attaching the screw bit," said Dennis Von Ruden, president of General Equipment Com- pany. "Instead, the company's new screw bit design has a male shaft, which slides into the end of the earth Humor break Two drunks get onto a bus. The first one says, "Will this bus take me to 37th Street?" The bus driver replies, "No, it won't." The second drunk, with a curi- ous look, asks, "What about me?" • • • Researchers in the U.K. have developed a vegetable called "super broccoli" which is designed to fight heart disease. Not to be outdone, re- searchers in America have devel- oped a way to stuff an Oreo inside another Oreo. – Jimmy Fallon PETE AND JAKE CARTOON IDEAS WANTED! World Fence News is always looking for fresh ideas for Pete and Jake, and wewelcome contributions from our readers! If you have experiences that you feel would make a funny cartoon, please send them in. All readers whose ideas are used receive full editorial credit! World Fence News 6101 W. Courtyard Dr., Bldg. 3, Suite 115 Austin, Texas 78730 Phone 1-800-231-0275 auger. This helps to eliminate the chance of the screw bit breaking, as well as the resulting damage to the auger." Additionally, the 4450 Series earth augers are cast into a one-piece, inte- gral assembly from steel to further in- crease service life. Tooth position and location on the screw bits has also been improved using General Equip- ment's exten- sive experience in auger de- sign, along with the help of sophisti- cated computer 3D simulation. "The 4450 Series provides a solution to many of the maintenance issues associated with traditional hand-held auger designs," said Von Ruden. "This helps make it ideal for a va- riety of industries, including rental, fencing, landscaping and general con- struction." Optional tooth configurations are available to meet a wide range of job applications in different soil types and classifications, he noted. In business for more than 50 years, General Equipment Company is a family-owned manufacturer of earth augers, ventilation blowers, asphalt cutters and surface preparation equip- ment. For more information, call 507- 451-5510 or 800-533-0524, fax 507- 451-5511 or 877-344-4375 (DIGGER5), or visit the web site at www.generalequip.com. Specifically formulated for ease-of- application, Standard Paints exterior Wood DefenderTM stains help protect and beautify wood structures. With one coat you are assured of uniform application with no runs, drips or back brushing. Mildew resistant, Wood Defender stains contain ultraviolet inhibitors to stabilize wood color and provide long lasting wood protection. Our products, techniques and equipment are proven by hundreds of successful applicators that we have trained. INQUIRE ABOUT EQUIPMENT, START UP PACKAGES AND TRAINING REGISTER TODAY! 940 S. 6th Ave. Mansfield, TX 76063 WWW.WOODDEFENDER.COM • (817) 477-5060 • (817) 477-5030 PRO PACKAGE ST-250 Be Sure To Visit Us At BOOTH NO. 2120! Guaranteed Fence And Deck Sealer