Cordless drill/ice auger - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-28T09:10:22Zhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/cordless-drill-ice-auger?groupUrl=ice-ing-gills-rigs-tips-and-tricks&commentId=2036984%3AComment%3A785306&xg_source=activity&groupId=2036984%3AGroup%3A581495&feed=yes&xn_auth=noN/P. I just went and looked…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2019-12-24:2036984:Comment:7853462019-12-24T00:47:41.026ZAllen Morganhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/AllenMorgan
<p>N/P. I just went and looked at them today. The one to get is the only hammer drill offered, it's $159.99 with a 4ah battery and charger.</p>
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<p>N/P. I just went and looked at them today. The one to get is the only hammer drill offered, it's $159.99 with a 4ah battery and charger.</p>
<p></p> Thanks Allen. I'd like to dri…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2019-12-23:2036984:Comment:7851682019-12-23T15:53:23.855ZJohn M. Grimeshttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JohnMGrimes
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thanks Allen. I'd like to drill more holes than I do with a hand auger, but still don't think I would be drilling that many. I may look at the Ryobi.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thanks Allen. I'd like to drill more holes than I do with a hand auger, but still don't think I would be drilling that many. I may look at the Ryobi.</span></p> It seems like most folks use…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2019-12-22:2036984:Comment:7852302019-12-22T03:14:38.186ZAllen Morganhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/AllenMorgan
<p>It seems like most folks use either the m18 Fuel or the DeWalt. But, drill/battery/charger for each of those is going to run you $300. Some folks are using the Rigid Octane with good results, but that is one of those that has the thermal cutoff. I saw another video where the guy was using a Ryobi, with is somewhere around $100. That also has a thermal cutoff, so you won't be drilling 20 - 50 holes at one time and then fishing. The guy that did that video said he typically drills 5…</p>
<p>It seems like most folks use either the m18 Fuel or the DeWalt. But, drill/battery/charger for each of those is going to run you $300. Some folks are using the Rigid Octane with good results, but that is one of those that has the thermal cutoff. I saw another video where the guy was using a Ryobi, with is somewhere around $100. That also has a thermal cutoff, so you won't be drilling 20 - 50 holes at one time and then fishing. The guy that did that video said he typically drills 5 holes, checks those, and if they'll all fish-less, moves on and drills 5 more holes. Never has a problem with the Ryobi like that.</p>
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<p>The K-Drill has chipper blades, which takes more torque to cut ice. That auger will also reopen old holes. Most augers have shaver blades, which are easier on a drill. And, of course, the smaller the auger, the easier it is on a drill.</p>
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<p>I'm seriously thinking about the Ryobi. I don't drill a lot of holes, so it might just be perfect for me.</p> Thanks…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2019-12-20:2036984:Comment:7853182019-12-20T20:59:57.724ZJohn M. Grimeshttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JohnMGrimes
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thanks Allen, I wondered why I have seen hammer drills recommended, I guess for the torque and maybe amp hours. It seems like Milwaukee drills are popular for this.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thanks Allen, I wondered why I have seen hammer drills recommended, I guess for the torque and maybe amp hours. It seems like Milwaukee drills are popular for this.</span></p>
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<p></p> You want a hammer drill with…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2019-12-20:2036984:Comment:7852242019-12-20T02:52:10.383ZAllen Morganhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/AllenMorgan
<p>You want a hammer drill with a 1/2" chuck, a battery with as many amp/hours as you can afford, and as mentioned, at least 750 in/lbs of torque. Don't use the hammer setting, leave on Drill, setting #1. I have a buddy that uses as Milwaukee m18 hammer drill. He can drill as many holes as he wants, all day.</p>
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<p>You might want to go Youtube and watch some head-to-head videos on drills and/or augers. Some augers are better at different things. Some drills are cheaper, but have a…</p>
<p>You want a hammer drill with a 1/2" chuck, a battery with as many amp/hours as you can afford, and as mentioned, at least 750 in/lbs of torque. Don't use the hammer setting, leave on Drill, setting #1. I have a buddy that uses as Milwaukee m18 hammer drill. He can drill as many holes as he wants, all day.</p>
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<p>You might want to go Youtube and watch some head-to-head videos on drills and/or augers. Some augers are better at different things. Some drills are cheaper, but have a "thermal cutoff" that kills the drill until it cools down. This really doesn't help if you're drilling 40 - 50 holes a day, but if you're only drilling a few, then fishing, then moving, then drilling a few more, it's no big deal.</p>
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<p>I'm still getting started with ice fishing. I've been using an Eskimo 8" hand auger. Lots of effort in that one. I've been thinking about a drill. I just bought a HT 6" hand auger. I'll start there. Smaller augers are easier on the drills, from what I hear.</p>
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<p>Since I typically only drill two holes, getting a cheaper drill with a thermal cutoff is probably what I'm going to do.</p> Thanks Dave for your reply. I…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2019-12-19:2036984:Comment:7851492019-12-19T00:27:55.752ZJohn M. Grimeshttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JohnMGrimes
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thanks Dave for your reply. I,ll have to pay attention to torque and amp hours of any drill I buy. I would like to drill more holes and move more than I do drilling by hand. Thanks</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thanks Dave for your reply. I,ll have to pay attention to torque and amp hours of any drill I buy. I would like to drill more holes and move more than I do drilling by hand. Thanks</span></p> I have a Milw fuel 18 and use…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2019-12-18:2036984:Comment:7852092019-12-18T17:32:07.504Zdave schuylerhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/daveschuyler461
<p>I have a Milw fuel 18 and use both a 5" and 6", both are lasers from hand drills. I use a 5 ah lithium battery and have yet to run out of juice, most often after all day of drilling I still have 2 bars of power left. Two things to look at for electric drills, lithium batteries, and torque of the drill. General rule is you want a minimum of 750 in. # of torque, Milw fuel has about 1200. Depending on how quickly I find fish, I may drill 30 to 90 holes on an outing. Good fishing and be…</p>
<p>I have a Milw fuel 18 and use both a 5" and 6", both are lasers from hand drills. I use a 5 ah lithium battery and have yet to run out of juice, most often after all day of drilling I still have 2 bars of power left. Two things to look at for electric drills, lithium batteries, and torque of the drill. General rule is you want a minimum of 750 in. # of torque, Milw fuel has about 1200. Depending on how quickly I find fish, I may drill 30 to 90 holes on an outing. Good fishing and be safe </p> Thanks John, the lazer auger…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2019-12-17:2036984:Comment:7852052019-12-17T23:41:01.473ZJohn M. Grimeshttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JohnMGrimes
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Thanks John, the lazer auger is one I'm considering. I've been looking at drills, it looks like amp hours is important. Good luck and stay safe on the ice.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Thanks John, the lazer auger is one I'm considering. I've been looking at drills, it looks like amp hours is important. Good luck and stay safe on the ice.</span></p> Hi...I've been using a 6" las…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2019-12-17:2036984:Comment:7853062019-12-17T22:41:59.524ZJohn Forohttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JohnForo
Hi...I've been using a 6" laser auger with a clam plate and a Milwaukee fuel 18 for few years now....the laser was one I've had for years and with the plate/drill.....what a difference, with the 4.5 ahr battery I can drill as many holes I need for 1 or 2 days..I also bring a spare battery along just in case.. Haven't had to use it yet. I'm 71 yrs old and this is so much easier than hand or gas auger....my 2 cents. Been out once already did decent with 17 nice gills and few sunnies.Good luck.
Hi...I've been using a 6" laser auger with a clam plate and a Milwaukee fuel 18 for few years now....the laser was one I've had for years and with the plate/drill.....what a difference, with the 4.5 ahr battery I can drill as many holes I need for 1 or 2 days..I also bring a spare battery along just in case.. Haven't had to use it yet. I'm 71 yrs old and this is so much easier than hand or gas auger....my 2 cents. Been out once already did decent with 17 nice gills and few sunnies.Good luck.