How to Dig Straight With a Mine Excavator

The earth yields a great bounty of resources for personal use and profit, among which are the vast quantity of minerals and precious metals suspended beneath the surface. Whether on a grand scale or as an independent operation, mining relies on gas- or diesel-powered excavators to dig down into the earth. Digging straight with a mine excavator can be a challenge, but doing so helps keep a mine shaft even and uniform.

Instructions

- 1
  Clear the excavation site of any loose debris. Place markers, such as stakes, denoting the corners of your site.
- 2
  Attach a loader bucket with teeth onto the digging boom. This kind of attachment is best for straight digging.
- 3
  Lower the boom toward to the ground while adjusting the bucket, so it enters at a 90-degree angle. As you dig deeper, keep the bucket as close to 90 degrees as possible.
- 4
  Remove the bucket, and attach a planer blade to the excavator.
- 5
  Lower the planer blade into the hole, and use it to smooth out the straight walls and make them more even.

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