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Author:
Flipper
Date:
Feb 28, 2011
Subject:
Wethersfield Cove 2/27
Message:
Hit the cove today, but didn't have much time. Stayed for a few hrs after getting there around 7:30am. No flags-no fish, but mainly wanted to try my new drill adapter for hand augers.
I got the Icemaster adapter w/ the strap that goes around the drill so you don't loose the auger if the chuck becomes loose. This item was $30.00 shipped. For a drill, I bought the 18v Ridgid x3 hammer drill with 565 tourque and LI ion batteries.This item was on sale at home depot for $220. I needed a new drill anyway. My auger is an 8" Mora for $55.
This setup works great - even with an 8" crappy auger. I can get 12 holes from 1 charge through 18" of ice and still have another battery for more. With a 6" Nils auger it could no doubt drill 30 holes.
This is much cheaper than an 8" gas auger, and lighter, and no messing with gas, storage, etc. If you are looking to drill 50 holes with a 10" auger in 1 outing, this is not the setup for you. However, if you are like me and mostly go alone or with a couple people - I would definately recommend it. Even with a 6" Laser I'm sure you could get 20 holes from 1 battery.
Author:
DirtyDawg10
Date:
Feb 28, 2011
Message:
Sounds like a nice setup for drilling holes. I've still just been using my 6" Mora which does pretty well. Even through thick ice it is still not bad but your way does sound much easier.
Author:
PECo
Date:
Feb 28, 2011
Message:
My kids are too impressed with my auger arm for me to switch to gas or electric. Fuerte! :D
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