Auger Attached To Power Drillon - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-29T02:32:19Zhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/auger-attached-to-power-drillon?groupUrl=fishing-electronics&commentId=2036984%3AComment%3A707128&groupId=2036984%3AGroup%3A553751&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThe clam conversion kit is ab…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2016-12-18:2036984:Comment:7075852016-12-18T22:12:54.163ZBruce Tomasellihttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/BruceTomaselli
<p>The clam conversion kit is about $160.00. If yu already have a drill and auger that's certainly a good deal.</p>
<p>The clam conversion kit is about $160.00. If yu already have a drill and auger that's certainly a good deal.</p> True, but most folks already…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2016-12-17:2036984:Comment:7074042016-12-17T22:49:40.107ZTony Livingstonhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/TonyLivingston
True, but most folks already own a manual auger. Plus, you can use the drill on lots of other projects. Not so with an ice auger.....it has one purpose. And, both hand augers and power augers come with blades, and they both need sharpening or replacing.<br />
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And finally, gas augers need maintenance and repair, proper storage procedures during the off season, and hands that smell like gas or exhaust might turn off the bite!<br />
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Gas augers absolutely have their place, but there are other, viable options…
True, but most folks already own a manual auger. Plus, you can use the drill on lots of other projects. Not so with an ice auger.....it has one purpose. And, both hand augers and power augers come with blades, and they both need sharpening or replacing.<br />
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And finally, gas augers need maintenance and repair, proper storage procedures during the off season, and hands that smell like gas or exhaust might turn off the bite!<br />
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Gas augers absolutely have their place, but there are other, viable options also. I can't use gas augers on sev…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2016-12-17:2036984:Comment:7071282016-12-17T22:11:48.887ZJohn Sheehanhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JohnSheehan
<p>I can't use gas augers on several lakes in my area .</p>
<p>I can't use gas augers on several lakes in my area .</p> I started doing the math on t…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2016-12-17:2036984:Comment:7073022016-12-17T21:59:08.600ZSlip Sinkerhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/SlipSinker
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">250.00 total</span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">280.00 for gas auger</span></i></b></p> Thanks for the reply Tony !tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2016-12-17:2036984:Comment:7073972016-12-17T21:50:37.197ZJohn Sheehanhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JohnSheehan
<p>Thanks for the reply Tony !</p>
<p>Thanks for the reply Tony !</p> I don't know if it will mount…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2016-12-17:2036984:Comment:7072952016-12-17T20:00:55.406ZTony Livingstonhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/TonyLivingston
<p>I don't know if it will mount directly, but I think it will..... I know there is an adapter you can purchase for using a hand drill on your auger. New this year from Clam is a gearbox.....it fits on your existing drill plate, and offers a 2:1 reduction for larger augers. I know they've recalled some for using powdered iron gears, but the replacements are machined steel. When paired with a Milwaukee Fuel drill, supposedly offers 600 inches of ice cutting capability with an 8" auger..... on…</p>
<p>I don't know if it will mount directly, but I think it will..... I know there is an adapter you can purchase for using a hand drill on your auger. New this year from Clam is a gearbox.....it fits on your existing drill plate, and offers a 2:1 reduction for larger augers. I know they've recalled some for using powdered iron gears, but the replacements are machined steel. When paired with a Milwaukee Fuel drill, supposedly offers 600 inches of ice cutting capability with an 8" auger..... on one battery.</p>
<p>If I don't build my own, this is the route I will be taking. I already have the exact drill they recommend, ( purchased for our home remodel project, AND with another purpose in mind!!).</p> I've had my auger since the 7…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2016-12-17:2036984:Comment:7073922016-12-17T19:51:19.806Zdick tabberthttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/dicktabbert
<p>I've had my auger since the 70's even forgot the name but they are no longer made. Does need a carb but runs decent sorta lime green, in color and a 2 cycle tecumseh engine. I can tell you harder ice is harder to drill but if the auger blade is sharp it will do a number on the ice. If you thinks it's sharp it's probably still not sharp enough. I take my blades of put them in a vice and file sharpen. It's a talent to file properly but when done keep way away from your body the blade they…</p>
<p>I've had my auger since the 70's even forgot the name but they are no longer made. Does need a carb but runs decent sorta lime green, in color and a 2 cycle tecumseh engine. I can tell you harder ice is harder to drill but if the auger blade is sharp it will do a number on the ice. If you thinks it's sharp it's probably still not sharp enough. I take my blades of put them in a vice and file sharpen. It's a talent to file properly but when done keep way away from your body the blade they will do some serious damage. I'll see if I can find the auger and the name on it.</p> The eskimo/mako 8" is a gas…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2016-12-17:2036984:Comment:7072232016-12-17T16:23:40.011ZJohn Sheehanhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JohnSheehan
<p>The <b><i>eskimo/mako 8" </i></b> is a gas powered auger Slip?</p>
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<p>The <b><i>eskimo/mako 8" </i></b> is a gas powered auger Slip?</p>
<p></p> Boy do I like this idea!Well…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2016-12-17:2036984:Comment:7071182016-12-17T16:13:58.535ZJohn Sheehanhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JohnSheehan
<p>Boy do I like this idea!Well except for the money it costs for drill and plate.Thanks Bruce!</p>
<p>Will this plate mount on my hand auger;Lazer ice Auger?</p>
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<p>Boy do I like this idea!Well except for the money it costs for drill and plate.Thanks Bruce!</p>
<p>Will this plate mount on my hand auger;Lazer ice Auger?</p>
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<p></p> I just watched a video on the…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2016-12-17:2036984:Comment:7072192016-12-17T14:27:43.712ZBruce Tomasellihttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/BruceTomaselli
<p>I just watched a video on the clam/plate combo and it looks great.</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkJzz5Qo2HY" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkJzz5Qo2HY</a></p>
<p>I just watched a video on the clam/plate combo and it looks great.</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkJzz5Qo2HY" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkJzz5Qo2HY</a></p>