did anyone do a shallow well by themselves?

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optimistic Member	# Posted: 10 Jun 2013 14:30 Reply Hey I am playing with the idea of digging a well. I would use a driving point and a jackhammer - like those youtube clips. anyone here tried this? Better yet - tried this in NY? Catskills area?

Gregjman Member	# Posted: 10 Jun 2013 18:33 Reply Talk to your neighbors or a well digger and KNOW where your water table is before you start. I've got 400$ underground 40' shy of the water table due to this. I relied on the usgs website for local well depths. http://www.small-cabin.com/forum/3_3422_0.html My try is somewhat documented here. Good advise from everyone

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