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Prototypes of three different tools were developed to assist in the installation of embedded post foundations: a posthole installation shield, a posthole-bottom leveler, and a footing transport and placement car. The posthole installation shield is used to prevent posthole sides from collapsing during hole drilling and anytime prior to footing and post installation. A posthole-bottom leveler is a simple, inexpensive device that is used to ensure that the base of a posthole is flat and level prior to soil compaction and footing installation. The footing transport and placement cart enables a single person to transport and place precast concrete footings as large as 350 lbm and 34 inches in diameter, without the use of self-propelled equipment.